MP cabinet approves state public service promotion rules after 9 years, 2 lakh posts to be vacant in govt services
Provisions include 20 percent reservation for Scheduled Tribes (ST) and 16 percent for Scheduled Castes (SC). SC and ST public servants will also have the opportunity for promotion based on merit. With the promotion of employees and officers, around two lakh posts will be vacant in government services in the state.
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Jun 17, 2025 17:58 IST
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], June 17 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav chaired a cabinet meeting at Mantralaya in Bhopal on Tuesday. In a significant decision, the council of ministers approved the state Public Service Promotion Rules after nine years, ensuring the representation and protection of the interests of the reserved categories.
Provisions include 20 per cent reservation for Scheduled Tribes (ST) and 16 per cent for Scheduled Castes (SC). SC and ST public servants will also be promoted based on merit. With the promotion of employees and officers, around two lakh posts will be vacant in government services in the state, creating
Taking to social media platform X, CM Yadav wrote, ""Today, in the cabinet meeting, the matter of promotion of employees and officers of the state, which was pending for 9 years, was resolved. In this, the interests of employees and officers of all categories, including SC-ST, have been taken care of. Through this, after promotion, 2 lakh posts will be vacant in government services and there will be a possibility of fresh recruitment on these."
Additionally, under the 'Saksham Anganwadi and Nutrition 2.0' scheme, the Cabinet approved the establishment, operation, and construction of 459 new Anganwadi Centers in special tribal areas for the PM-JANMAN program. Along with this, the council of ministers granted approval to create 459 honorary posts for Anganwadi Workers, 459 for Anganwadi Helpers, and 26 regular supervisory posts.
Expenditure on the scheme from FY 2025-26 to 2030-31 will be made as per the approval received from the Government of India. The total estimated cost is Rs 143.46 crore, of which the Central share is Rs 72.78 crore and the State share is Rs 70.68 crore.
The Cabinet further approved a total estimated expenditure of Rs 5,163 crores for ongoing and upcoming capital projects of Madhya Pradesh Power Transmission Company Limited (MPPTCL) for the period 2025-26 to 2029-30. The funding will comprise 20 percent equity from the state government and 80 percent as loans from financial institutions/banks.
Furthermore, the council of ministers gave a nod for establishment of District Treasuries in the newly formed districts of Pandhurna, Maihar, and Mauganj. (ANI)
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