Historic Decisions by Madhya Pradesh Cabinet: Major Announcements Under the Leadership of CM Mohan Yadav
A significant cabinet meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav, was held in Singrampur, Damoh district, to honor the remarkable contributions of Rani Durgavati.
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A significant cabinet meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav, was held in Singrampur, Damoh district, to honor the remarkable contributions of Rani Durgavati. During this meeting, several crucial decisions were made, focusing on the development of the state and welfare of various communities.
Rani Durgavati Shree Ann Promotion Scheme: ₹3,900 Per Hectare Additional Support
The cabinet approved an additional financial assistance of ₹3,900 per hectare under the "Rani Durgavati Shree Ann Promotion Scheme." This amount will be provided to farmers over and above the minimum support price paid by the Federation for the purchase of Kodo-Kutki. This assistance will be transferred directly into farmers' accounts through DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) under the scheme for the year 2024-25.
Continuation of Zero-Interest Crop Loan Scheme
The cabinet decided to continue the scheme of providing short-term crop loans at zero percent interest to farmers through cooperative banks in the year 2024-25. This will ensure ongoing financial support for farmers in need.
Formation of the Madhya Pradesh Jain Welfare Board
In a first-of-its-kind initiative, the cabinet approved the formation of the Madhya Pradesh Jain Welfare Board. This board will focus on the education, social welfare, and security needs of talented children and youth of the Jain community, especially during the travels and Chaturmas of Jain monks. The board will have one chairman and two members, with a tenure of two years each for the Shwetambar and Digambar sects. This step is expected to accelerate the economic, social, and educational development of the Jain community by effectively implementing government welfare schemes.
Approval for the Development of Queen Durgavati Memorial and Garden
To preserve the legacy of Queen Durgavati, the cabinet approved the formation of a committee for the development of a memorial and garden on 24 acres of land on Madan Mahal hill in Jabalpur, at an estimated cost of ₹100 crores. The committee will include the Chief Minister, the Minister for Panchayat and Rural Development, the Minister for Public Works, the Minister for Tribal Affairs, and the Minister for Culture and Tourism. The memorial will feature a bronze statue of Queen Durgavati, an open-air theatre, a craft zone (including metal and terracotta), a food zone offering local cuisine, water conservation structures, a cafeteria, and provisions for film-making.
Other Key Decisions
In addition, the cabinet decided to bring uniformity in education across nursing colleges following the merger of the Medical Education Department and the Public Health & Family Welfare Department. Autonomous nursing colleges will be converted into government-run institutions, and the previously sanctioned 428 posts for the autonomous nursing colleges will be administered under the recruitment rules of the Public Health and Medical Education Department.
The cabinet also gave in-principle approval for the upgrading of the airstrip located in Damoh district.
