MP Cabinet Boosts Women's Quota to 35% in Government Service

Women's Empowerment Initiatives

• Madhya Pradesh increased reservation for women in state government jobs from 33% to 35%
• Decision implemented with immediate effect across all departments
• Part of BJP's election promises and commitment to women's empowerment
• Follows success of previous initiatives like 'Ladli Bhena Yojana'
• Implementation through Public Service Commission and Employees Selection Board

Key Cabinet Decisions

• Approval of 254 new fertilizer sales centers for 2024-25
• Establishment of 660 MW thermal power plant in Sarni
  • Replaces older units totaling 830 MW
  • Aims to improve energy efficiency
• Increased age limit for Assistant Professor recruitment in medical colleges
  • Raised from 40 to 50 years
  • Intended to expand qualified candidate pool

Industrial Development Progress

• Regional Industrial Conclave in Rewa attracted 4,000 investors
• Secured investment proposals worth ₹31,000 crores
• Expected to generate over 28,000 jobs
• Part of lead-up to Global Investor Summit 2025
• Summit scheduled for February 7-8 in Bhopal
• Regional conclaves held in Ujjain, Jabalpur, Gwalior, and Sagar

Legacy of Women-Focused Programs

Ladli Laxmi Yojana (since 2007)

• • Provides financial support from birth to adulthood
  • Addresses gender disparity and female infanticide

Mukhyamantri Kanya Vivah/Nikah Yojana

• • Financial assistance for weddings in economically weaker sections
• 50% reservation in Panchayat seats
• Mission Shakti for women's safety
• Support for Women's Self-Help Groups (SHGs)
• Establishment of Women's Industrial Training Institutes