MP Cabinet Approves 35% Job Reservation for Women in State Services

Madhya Pradesh cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, approved a 35 percent reservation for women in all state government recruitments. The decision was made during a cabinet meeting held at the Mantralaya in Bhopal. 

Major Approvals and Announcements

Women’s Reservation in Government Services

• Increase in Reservation: The cabinet approved raising women’s reservation in state government recruitment from 33% to 35%.
• Statement by Deputy CM Rajendra Shukla: Described this as a “major step toward women empowerment.”

New Fertilizer Sales Centres

• Approval: 254 new fertilizer sales centers will be opened across the state.
• Objective: Aims to reduce long queues and improve access for farmers, allowing easier cash payment for fertilizers.

Critical Thermal Power Plant in Sarni

• New Power Plant Approval: Cabinet approved the establishment of a new 660 MW critical thermal power plant.
• Replacement of Older Units: The new plant will replace decommissioned units totaling 830 MW (two plants of 205 MW each, and two of 210 MW each).

Recruitment Age for Assistant Professors in Medical Colleges

• Increase in Age Limit: The maximum recruitment age for Assistant Professors in medical colleges was increased from 40 years to 50 years.

Regional Industrial Conclave Highlights

Success in Rewa Conclave

• Participation: Approximately 4,000 investors and businesspeople attended.
• Investment Proposals: Received proposals worth ₹31,000 crores.
• Employment Generation: Expected to create over 28,000 jobs in the state.

Objective of Regional Industrial Conclaves

Pre-event for Global Investor Summit 2025 (GIS)

• The conclaves are preparatory events for “Invest Madhya Pradesh – Global Investor Summit 2025” (GIS-2025).

Summit Date and Location

• Scheduled for February 7-8, 2025, in Bhopal.

GIS-2025 Goal

• To position Madhya Pradesh as a favorable investment destination and showcase the state’s industrial resources and environment.