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.
Summary/Static Details
Why in the news? MP Cabinet Approves 35% Job Reservation for Women in State Services and other programs were launched
Reservation Limit Increased from 33% to 35% for women in State Services
New Fertilizer Sales Centres Approval to open 254 new fertilizer sales centers across the state
660 MW Thermal Power Plant in Sarni Ensuring continued power supply and efficiency
Increase in Recruitment Age for Assistant Professors Maximum recruitment age for Assistant Professors in state Medical Colleges raised from 40 to 50 years
Regional Industrial Conclave in Rewa Successful event with around 4,000 investors and businesspersons attending.

Received investment proposals worth ₹31,000 crore, expected to generate over 28,000 jobs.

Invest Madhya Pradesh – Global Investor Summit 2025 (GIS-2025) February 7-8, 2025, in Bhopal

Aim: To position Madhya Pradesh as a leading investment destination by showcasing its resources and industrial environment

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