Regional Industry Conclave, Shahdol
Madhya Pradesh has accelerated the pace of its industrial development and is striving to double the GDP in the next five years. Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav addressing the Regional Industry Conclave (RIC) at Shahdol the seventh in the series of RICs said that industry-friendly policies of Madhya Pradesh have focussed on simplicity and ease of doing business. The State provides a favourable environment for the growth of industries and offers support and cooperation. Attractive incentives are available for industries in sectors like tourism, IT, and garments including assistance up to 200% and Rs. 5,000 per worker for ten years.
Editorial
Dear Readers,
Madhya Pradesh has made a good beginning on many fronts. The positive developments in investment scenario loom large. This is reflective of a well-built trust with investors' community. The series of Regional Industry Conclaves beginning from Ujjain to Shahdol have shown enthisiastic participation of prospective investors and proactive response from the Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav. Industry-freindly governance remains pivotal.
The opening job opportunities for skilled youth has coincided with the launch of Swami Vivekanand Yuva Shakti Mission. The focus is on GYAN - Garib, Yuva, Annadoot and Nari Shakti. The State Government firmly stands committed to empowering them. The Mission for Welfare of the Poor with renewed poverty alleviating strategies has been launched. A number of initiatives for economic empowerment of framing community and women have already been taken More eventful days are awaiting. I extend greetings on 75th Republic Day.
Yours sincerely, Dr Sudam Khade
The Chief Minister said that every youth would get employment according to skills and abilities. So far, six regional industry conclaves organized in recent past have attracted investments worth Rs. 4 lakh crore, creating job opportunities for 3 lakh people. Now on February 24, Madhya Pradesh will be hosting the Global Investors’ Summit Start-ups are being encouraged. The State Government is working for the welfare of every section of the society. The focus in on Prime Minister Shri Modi’s vision of GYAN - welfare and empowerment of the Garib or the poor, Youth or Yuva, Annadata or the Farmer and Nari or women.
Investors eye on Coal, Energy and Steel Sectors,
praise basic infra
Over 40 industrialists presented investment proposals, praising Madhya Pradesh's industrial promotion policy.
Torrent Power Limited Vice President, Shri. Naveen Kumar Singh, appreciated the state's investormentfriendly policies, highlighting timely approval of investment proposals and the availability of power, water, and infrastructure.
Torrent Power Limited plans to establish a modern, technology-based thermal power plant, which will generate employment opportunities for 1,000 eligible persons. Additionally, they intend to invest in renewable energy Mr Singh described Madhya Pradesh as an ideal state for investment.
Balaghat-based industrialist Shri Harsh Trivedi of Ramanik Power shared that they initially started with an investment of Rs.50 crore in Madhya Pradesh, which has grown to Rs. 350 crore, thanks to the state's industry-friendly policies. Now, they plan to invest Rs.500 crore. The state's excellent roads, railways, and other facilities attract investors. Once plagued by power shortages, Madhya Pradesh is now electricity-surplus State.
Reliance Energy representative, Shri Ravi Kumar lauded Chief Minister Dr Yadav for organizing regional industry conclaves in every division, calling it a bold and impactful step for investors. He noted that Reliance January 2025 ... on page 3
established a natural gas-based industry in Shahdol 20 y e a r s a g o w i t h a n i n v e s t m e n t o f
Rs. 6,000 crore, laying a 250-km gas pipeline from Shahdol to Phulpur, Uttar Pradesh. He identified the region as highly suitable for gas-based industries.
Shri Kamal Kishore Sharda of Sharda Energy, Raipur, announced plans to establish a coal-based steel plant in the
Shahdol region, along with investments in renewable energy and thermal power. He observed that the industries will bring prosperity to the entire region. They also aim to improve agriculture by training farmers in hybrid seed production. Industrialist Shri Narendra Goyal shared his commitment to investing Rs. 3,000 crore in Shahdol for setting up a steel rod manufacturing plant.
Industry-friendly Governance brings positive change in industry sector
The State Government is extending all possible support to investors and upcoming industries with its industryfriendly governance intending to make it a hub for economic development.
Madhya Pradesh is the second-largest state in India ranks first in forest coverage. It is also the second-largest producer of food grains in the country. The state leads in the production of copper, manganese, molybdenum and diamond. Being the fifth most populous state in India, Madhya Pradesh offers a vast consumer market. It is home to 15 9 lakh MSME (Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises) units, which employ over 83 lakh people. Madhya Pradesh as the seventh-largest MSME hub in the country The State Government provides capital subsidies under the MSME policy, financial assistance for quality certification, energy audits, and intellectual property rights (IPR). These initiatives have helped industries grow fast.
Vast Opportunities for MSMEs and Start-ups
The MSME and start-up ecosystem is rapidly progressing toward economic and industrial development.
Madhya Pradesh is now the seventh-largest hub for MSMEs in India, having attracted investments worth Rs. 2.51 lakh crore, showcasing its industrial potential.
The state government offers a range of support for the MSME sector, including capital subsidies, quality certification, energy audits and financial assistance for Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and Additional benefits for export-oriented units.
In the Start Up sector, Madhya Pradesh is playing a leading role, with over 4,900 Start-ups, 47% of which are womenled. These start-ups are supported by 72 incubators and 4 Atal Incubation Centers. The government also provides
marketing support for national and international events and special packages for product-based start-ups.
The Shahdol region has immense potential for major industriales and start-ups districts. The Shahdol, Umaria and Anuppur have developed five industrial zones, attracting an investment of Rs. 916 crore, creating employment opportunities for 1.71 lakh people. This region is also known for producing forest products like mahua, bamboo, and turmeric ensuring a steady supply of raw materials.
To further encourage investment, the state government is offering up to 40% incentives on investments for MSMEs and start-ups. Additionally, benefits such as energy fee exemptions, electricity tax relief, reimbursement for quality certification and patent fees and special subsidies for sectors like food processing, garments, toys and furniture are also being provided.
Promising Renewable Energy Sector
Madhya Pradesh has done remarkably well in renewable energy sector Its capacity has increased manifold. It has gone up from 491 MW in 2012 to 6,418 MW in 2024. The renewable energy sector will be in focus in the coming years.
Many large solar energy projects are already operational for example Rewa Solar Park and Omkareshwar Generating Solar Project. Major solar parks in Shajapur and Neemuch are also expected to start by the end of this year, which will add to state ’ s energy capacity.
The Morena Hybrid Park is a remarkable example in the sector A joint venture of Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh coming up, where both the States will receive electricity supply for 6 months each. This is the first project of its kind in the country. In order to empower farmers, attention is on promoting solar energy projects in KUSUM Scheme. So far, 21,134 solar pumps have been installed and projects with a total capacity of 1,490 MW
have been approved. These projects have proved an additional source of income for farmers.
Madhya Pradesh aims to install more than 35 lakh solar pumps. Additionally, Rooftop Solar Projects are being set up under the Prime Minister’s Surya Ghar Scheme, with attractive subsidies being offered.
Madhya Pradesh has successfully acquired solar energy at a record low rate of Rs. 2.15 per unit, the lowest in the country. This is a record. A proposal to develop a Wind Hybrid Park along the lines of solar parks is under consideration. A target has been set to solarize all government buildings by 2025-26.
MP Emerging as IT Hub
In the past year, the IT sector has attracted more than Rs. 1,000 crore investments creating over 15,000 job opportunities. Major companies like LT Mindtree, Cognizant and Hexaware have shown interest. Madhya Pradesh is in the final stages of implementing the AVGCEXRR (Animation, Visual Effects, Comics, and Extended Reality) policy and the GCCpolicy
Currently, over 2,000 IT/ITES and ESDM units are operational including 650 units registered with MPSIDC. These units have an annual turnover exceeding Rs. 10,000 crore. More than 50 major IT and ITES units have set up operations. The State exports 500 million dollar annually through IT-related companies. Madhya Pradesh has 5 IT Special Economic Zones and 15 IT parks, providing employment to over 1.5 lakh persons.
The 2023 IT/ITES and ESDM investment promotion policy includes fiscal and non-fiscal incentives, developer incentives, rental incentives, and land-related benefits for investors. For investments exceeding Rs. 200 crore rupees in the IT sector, Rs. 300 crore in ESDM, and Rs. 500 crore in data centers, a committee chaired by the Chief Minister decides about additional benefits. Financial and nonfinancial incentives are being offered to investors.
Investment Proposals Worth Rs. 32,520 crore, Jobs for 30,000
2025
Swamitva Yojana will empower villages and poor: PM Shri Modi
Swamitva is right to self-respect: CM Dr. Yadav
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi said that the Swamitva Yojana will empower villages and the poor, making more pleasant India’s journey to development Over the past five years, about 1.5 crore rural people have been issued property ownership titles. At present, more than 65 lakh beneficiaries receive property cards, bringing legal ownership documents to around 2.25 crore rural residents across the country This marks a historic day for India's rural economy.
Prime Minister online launched the e-distribution program of property ownership titles under the Swamitva Yojana from Delhi. Property ownership cards were distributed to over 65 lakh beneficiaries from more than 50,000 villages nationwide, including 15.63 lakh of Madhya Pradesh. The Prime Minister interacted with the beneficiaries, while Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav joined the program from Seoni district.
PM Shri Modi referred to a United Nations survey saying that property rights are among the major challenges of the 21st century In many countries, the poor do not have property rights and due to this economists term their assets as "dead capital". The Swamitva Yojana addresses this issue.
The Prime Minister regretted that previous governments did not give a concrete solution. From 2014, land mapping was conducted using drones, and property documents were prepared. Out of approximately six lakh villages in India, drone surveys have been completed in more than three lakh.
PM Shri Modi said that the Swamitva Yojana is a step towards realizing the vision of Gram Swaraj (village selfgovernance) as envisioned by Mahatma Gandhi. The Prime Minister stressed that India's lives in villages. The development of villages is integral to the nation's progress.
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The Swamitva Yojana and land reforms will serve as the foundation of rural development. India has already issued 23 crore land identification numbers and land records are being digitized.
Appreciating the role of women in building a developed India, Prime Minister observed that initiatives like Bank Sakhis, Insurance Sakhis, Lakhpati Didis, and Drone Didis are crucial for women's empowerment. There are over 1.25 crore Lakhpati Didis across the country.
Property Cards to Bring Social Empowerment: CM Dr. Yadav
Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav stated that the land ownership titles symbolise dignity and self-respect. Dr. Yadav said that empowerment of women, youth, farmers, and the poor is the government's top priorities. The state government is working hard to transform the lives of women, youth, the poor, and farmers. Initiatives like the Yuva Shakti Mission and the Farmers’ welfare Mission have been launched to generate employment opportunities for the youth. Recruitment for 2.5 lakh posts across all categories is planned. The poor and lowerincome families will have access to permanent housing.
The Chief Minister said that efforts are being made to make farming profitable Irrigation capacity will be increased to ensure that every field gets water. Micro-lift irrigation is being encouraged. He said that irrigation capacity in the next five years will touch 1 crore hectares.
Dr. Yadav distributed property ownership cards to beneficiaries at the state-level program of the Swamitva Yojana, benefiting 15.63 lakh individuals across the state. The scheme uses GIS mapping for rural population surveys to prepare land ownership records. These records provide legal clarity and will bring economic benefits to rural residents.
PM Shri Modi interacts with Manohar Mewada of Sehore
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi interacted virtually with Shri Manohar Mewada, a beneficiary from Pipaliya Meera Gram Panchayat, Sehore district, during the edistribution of property cards under the Swamitva Yojana. Prime Minister Shri Modi asked Shri Manohar about the impact of receiving the property card under the scheme on his life.
Shri Manohar Mewada shared that he was not eligible for the bank loan due to insufficient land record related documentation. After obtaining the card, he easily got a Rs 10 lakh loan. He started a dairy farm with five cows and a buffalo. The farm generates a monthly income of Rs 30 thousand. He pays Rs 16,000 as a bank instalment. His family actively supports the dairy farm and the additional income from animal husbandry has significantly supported them.
After hearing Shri Manohar Mewada’s experience, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi expressed happiness that the Swamitva Yojana had helped reduce his difficulties and improved his life. He noted that the centre ’ s scheme is increasing the income of countless individuals across the country. The Prime Minister emphasized the government's priority to ensure every citizen lives with dignity. He encouraged Shri Manohar to share the benefits of the Swamitva Yojana with other beneficiaries in his village.
Swami Vivekananda Yuva Shakti Mission founded on ideals of Swamiji - Dr. Mohan Yadav
Swami Vivekananda who awakened the young minds of India is the inspiration behind Yuva Shakti Mission. He considered the youth as the torchbearers of change. Swamiji united ancient India with the modern.
The Yuva Shakti Mission has been founded on the chief tenets of Madhya Pradesh's "Youth Policy-2023."
Its primary aim is to raise awareness the youth about quality education, development, intellectual an p s y c h o l o g i c a l w e l l - b e i n g , employment opportunities, and civic responsibility.
A number of initiatives have already been launched for the welfare of youth In order to enhance quality of education, 55 PM Shri Colleges of Excellence have been established. Youth play a pivotal role in the employmen oriented initiatives. IT parks in cities Rewa and Ujjain have created employment opportunities for young individuals, allowing them to build their careers within the state.
envisioned by Swami Vivekananda years ago, serves as the foundation for the Mission to empower and nurture the youth. Swami Vivekananda called upon the youth to harness their capability and intelligence.
The "Swami Vivekananda Yuva Shakti Mission" will place emphasis on the skill development of youth. A dedicated Skill University will be established to provide training aligned with employment needs. Specialized training programs will focus on skill development in key sectors such as tourism, agriculture, and services.
Additionally, entrepreneurship development will be promoted among the youth. The Mission will encourage youth to actively participate in environmental conservation, raise awareness against social evils, and preserve the nation’s cultural heritage. Through sports and cultural activities, efforts will be made to enhance their mental and physical well-being, fostering a well-rounded and responsible young generation.
The spirit of the Yuva Shakti Mission is "Atma Deepo Bhavah"— Be Your Own Light and Guide. This principles
It is noteworthy that 27.03 percent of India's population falls within the 15 to 29 age group. When the youth are capable and self-reliant, they drive the ogress of society and the nation as a whole. With this vision, the Swami Vivekananda Yuva Shakti Mission aims to foster qualities such as education, skill development, and community service among the youth, empowering them to become leaders. The mission will provide resources and opportunities to enable the growth of the youth. Through quality education and ocational training, the youth will be pped with the skills necessary for quality jobs paving the way for their brighter future.
The Swami Vivekananda Yuva Shakti Mission is built on three key pillars: dialogue, strength, and prosperity. Dialogue aims to foster self-confidence and enhance leadership abilities among the youth. Quality education, capacity building, and skill development will cultivate strength, enabling the youth to become resilient. A strong and capable youth will lead to prosperity driving personal and societal growth.
Guided by the valued wisdom of Swami Vivekananda, the State Government is advancing on the path of development embracing the concept of progress rooted in rich heritage of India.
The Swami Vivekananda Yuva Shakti Mission will successfully fulfil the aspirations of the youth and bring about a positive change in the society. This confluence of ancient wisdom, cultural richness, and the youth power will contribute to realizing Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of building a developed nation.
Mission– withrenewedstrategies GaribKalyan
Madhya Pradesh has launched Mission for Welfare of the Poor with renewed poverty alleviating strategies. Department of Panchayat and Rural Development Department will be nodal and Department of Urban Development and Housing would be co-nodal department.
Objectives :
• To ensure that income of every individual rises to the level of per capita income.
• Poverty eradication initiatives are based on the Multidimensional Poverty Index.
• Equitable development of all sections.
The Strategy :
1. Saturation of identified schemes to improve the Multidimensional Poverty Index.
2. Ensure that livelihoods are improved.
3. Strengthening of organizational structure.
Health :
• Ensuring nutrition for women and children.
• Reducing malnutrition among children aged 0-6 years by 6% over three years, and annual reduction of 2%.
• Reducing anaemia prevalence in adolescent girls, expectant and lactating mothers by 9% over three years, with an annual reduction of 3%.
• Ensuring that new born babies are healthy
Reducing infant mortality :
• Ensure better nutrition for children under 5.
• Ensure timely immunization.
• Aim to reduce infant mortality rate to 25 per 1,000 live births.
• Health screening of expectant mothers.
• Operate Jeevani Clinics in urban bodies to provide quality and free medical services to the general public.
Education :
• Ensuring secondary education / reducing dropout rate in secondary classes.
• minimize the dropout rate in the next four years.
• Ensuring attendance in schools up to secondary level.
Improving Standard of Living :
• Ensuring adequate fuel for cooking.
• Over 8.9 million women in MP have been connected to the Ujjwala Yojana. Efforts will be made to connect the remaining eligible families and provide gas stoves.
• Efforts will be made to popularize solar energy and electric-powered cooking equipment.
Cleanliness :
• All villages are open defecation-free.
• Efforts will be made to provide toilet coverage to new families and migrating families in rural areas.
• In urban areas, waste management plants, sewage treatment plants, and waste-to-compost facilities will be set up.
• Cleanliness services will be available 24/7 in urban slums.
• A 3R (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) model will be promoted.
Availability of DrinkingWater :
• Under the Jal Jeevan Mission, 7.53 lakh families will be provided with tap water in 2024-25, 11.08 lakh families in 2025-26, 14.78 lakh in 2026-27, and 11.08 lakh families in 2027-28.
• In urban areas, under the AMRUT 2.0 scheme, 0.78 lakh families will be connected in 2024-25, 1.86 lakh in 202526, 8.64 lakh in 2026-27, and 17.2 lakh families in 202728.Electricity:
• Almost all villages have been electrified under the Deen Dayal Upadhyay Grameen Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY). Efforts will be made to connect all families through DDUGJY and National Solar Mission schemes, ensuring improved living standards and enabling them to engage in income-generating activities.
Housing :
• Under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Rural), 36.6 million eligible rural families have been provided with permanent housing since 2016. The target is to provide 3.68 lakh homes in 2024-25, 4 lakh in 2025-26, 4 lakh in 2026-27, and 4 lakh in 2027-28.
• About 36,000 PVTG families will be provided housing under the PM Janman scheme.
• Under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban), 8.22 lakh houses have been completed. Housing to all eligible beneficiaries by 2028.
Strengthening School Infrastructure in MP CM Rise Schools Playing Significant Role
CM Dr. Mohan Yadav wants MP to Excel in School Education
Unified District Information System for Education Plus Report
Madhya Pradesh is now going parallel with the private sector in respect of having an ideal infrastructure in government schools and on some parameters it is excelling, according to a recently released report by the Government of Indian’s Unified District Information System for Education Plus, which assessed the infrastructure in the country ' s government schools The report offers a comparative analysis for the status of infrastructure from 2014 to the current scenario in government, governmentaided, private, and other schools. The infrastructure study covered aspects like drinking water facilities, toilets for girls, separate toilets for boys, handwashing facilities, electricity connections, library facilities, playgrounds, medical checkups, computer availability, internet facilities, ramps and handrails for students with special needs, toilet facilities, kitchen gardens, rainwater harvesting systems, and solar energy systems. Madhya Pradesh's schools showed better performance in several of these areas.
Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav has directed the concerned authorities to make plans and strategies at multiple levels to make Madhya Pradesh a model state in school education.
It is noteworthy that India has the world’s largest education network, with 14.72 lakh schools, over 98 lakh teachers and 24.8 crore students enrolled from primary to secondary levels, representing various socio-economic backgrounds. The Government of India has launched the Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) to manage this vast database of schools, where data related to schools is uploaded online. Data accuracy is verified at
block, district, and state levels. This represents the "One Nation, One Database" concept.
MP's Status
According to the report, Madhya Pradesh has 1, 23,412 schools including government, private, and governmentaided, having 1crore 53 lakh 61 thousand students enrolled and 6,39,525 teachers. Among them, 92,439 are government schools, 581 are government-aided, 28,910 are private while 1,482 are categorized as other schools. Of these, 39.4% are preparatory or foundational schools, 35.7% are middle schools, and 14.9% are higher secondary schools. The availability of teachers is has also improved according to which 21.02% are in foundational schools, 37.9% in middle schools and 40.9% in secondary schools.
National Scenario
According to the report, 98.3% of schools in India have drinking water facilities, 97.2% have toilets for girls, 95.7% have toilets for boys, and 94.7% provide hand washing facilities. Additionally, 91.8% of schools have electricity, 89% have libraries, 82.4% have playgrounds, 75.2% offer medical check-up facilities, 57.2% have computers, and 53.9% provide internet facilities. The report also mentions that 52.3% of schools have ramps for disabled students, 36.2% have kitchen gardens, and 34.4% offer toilets for students with disabilities. Furthermore, 28.4% of schools have rainwater harvesting systems, and 10.5% have solar energy systems installed.
CM Rise Schools Adding a New Chapter
In order to provide quality education, the new education policy has been implemented to offer students engaging and
enjoyable learning experiences. Under the CM Rise scheme, 9,200 schools are being equipped with basic facilities in two phases. In the second phase, 276 schools will be equipped in the year 2024-25, covering classes from KG to 12th grade. Out of the 274 CM Rise schools approved in the first phase, construction of 22 has been completed. The construction cost of each school building is a minimum of 31 crore Rupees, and the design has been done by renowned architects. These schools are equipped with modern labs, smart classrooms, sports facilities, and free transportation. As a result of strengthened infrastructure, the academic performance of these schools is showing consistent improvement. The CM Rise Vinoba Higher Secondary School in Ratlam has been ranked first in the world in innovation category by the international organization T4Education.
In addition, the Government of India has included several schools in the PM Shri scheme to provide basic facilities. A total of 730 schools, including 626 in rural blocks and 104 in municipal bodies across 52 districts, are being developed as PM Shri Schools. These schools are being equipped with libraries, labs, vocational education, ICT labs, and Atal Tinkering Labs.
Strengthening Foundation of Schools
According to the report, 85,333 out of 92,439 government schools have handwashing facilities, covering 92.3% of schools. Similarly, 99% of government schools (91,749) have toilet facilities, with 98.1% of schools providing
separate toilets for girls (91,184 schools). For boys, 97.9% of schools (88,449 out of 90,351) have toilet facilities. Drinking water is available in 99.6% of government schools (92,081 out of 92,439), and electricity is available in 87.9% of schools (81,278 schools). Libraries, book banks, and reading spaces are available in 92,343 schools. Medical consultation and check-up facilities are available in 67,083 schools during the academic year
The availability of computers is 40.7% (37,593 schools), and internet facilities are being rapidly established Currently, 29,900 schools out of 92,439 have internet access. Work is also progressing rapidly to provide toilet facilities for students with special needs, with 13,810 schools having these facilities. Furthermore, ramps are available in 91,664 schools, and 30,925 schools have ramps with handrails.The use of desktops and personal computers is found in 6,294 schools and is increasing.
Additionally, 30,284 schools are using laptops, 10,756 schools have smart classrooms with digital boards, smart boards, virtual classrooms, and smart TVs, while 15,292 schools are using mobile phones for teacher training. There are 823 digital libraries in schools. Kitchen garden facilities are available in 17,174 schools, and 11,697 schools have rainwater harvesting systems. Integrated science labs are available in 4,974 secondary schools, and solar panels are installed in 4,718 schools. In total, 53.3 million books are available in school libraries and book banks.
MP India’s first state implementing e-summons system
Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah
Showers Praise, asks other States to follow MP
Madhya Pradesh is India’s first state to have implemented the e-summons system. Madhya Pradesh is a leader in the implementation of e-summons. The State Government should establish a system where officials from other states can visit Madhya Pradesh to understand the successful implementation of e-summons.
Union Minister for Home Affairs and Cooperatives Shri Amit Shah praised the use of innovative system and advised other states to emulate it. He appreciated Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav for the initiative at a review meeting at New Delhi on the implementation of three new criminal laws.
The implementation and current status of the provisions related to police, jail, court, prosecution and forensics were reviewed. Union Minister Shri Amit Shah gave instructions for implementation of three new criminal laws in the state.
Chief Minister Dr Yadav informed about the training programmes being organized for the effective implementation of new criminal laws. Recruitment and training of forensic science experts in the police force will be done in a phased manner in the next two years. Cases are
being resolved on the basis of electronic evidence. This has made the judicial process easier, saving time and helping doctors perform their duties without hindrances. As a result, justice delivery has become easier. Review of the progress of implementation of new laws will be done at regular intervals at the level of Chief Minister and Chief Secretary
Key Points -
• The essence of the three new criminal laws introduced by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi lies in the provision of delivering justice within three years, from the filing of an FIR till the verdict comes from Supreme Court.
• Appreciated the efforts by the Madhya Pradesh Government in implementing the new criminal laws.
• Before registering cases under sections related to terrorism and organized crime, senior police officials should examine whether the case qualifies for the application of those sections Any misuse of legal provisions would undermine the sanctity of the new criminal laws.
• Continuous monitoring of conversion of ZERO FIRs into regular FIRs.
• Transfer of FIRs between two states through CCTNS (Crime and Criminal Tracking Network & Systems) be set up
• Ensure availability of more than one forensic science mobile van in every district.
• Construct adequate number of cubicles in hospitals and jails to facilitate evidence recording through video conferencing.
• Trial in Absentia should be initiated against fugitives who have been absconding from the country for a long time.
• The State Governments should ensure that funds allocated under ICJS (Inter-operable Criminal Justice System) are utilized strictly in accordance with the standards set by the Government of India.
• The Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation stated that the police should provide information about individuals detained for interrogation on an electronic dashboard.
• Additionally, details of seizure lists and cases sent to courts should also be made available on the dashboard.
• The recruitment of officers with expertise in forensic science and suggested that the Madhya Pradesh Government should sign an MoU with the National Forensic Science University for this purpose.
• Opportunities be provided to students with backgrounds in physics and chemistry by offering diploma courses in forensic science and subsequently recruiting them.
• On the provisions for electronic evidence in the new laws, the Union Home Minister stated that the state ’ s Home and Health Departments should hold meetings to ensure hospitals provide post-mortem and other medical reports electronically.
• A robust legal aid system be put in place to ensure justice for the underprivileged.
• Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh should review the progress of implementing the three new laws monthly, the Chief Secretary every 15 days, and the Director General of Police (DGP) weekly, along with officials from all relevant departments. Sensitize police personnel, emphasizing that delivering timely justice should be top priority
CABINET DECISIONS
Milk producers’ income to be doubled
National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) and Madhya Pradesh Govt owned M P State Co-operative Dairy Federation Ltd., entered and agreement to strengthen the cooperative movement and expand the reach of the Sanchi brand milk products under the Animal Husbandry and Dairy Department The Madhya Pradesh Cabinet approved a collaboration between both the bodies. This initiative aims to double the income of milk producers in Madhya Pradesh and promote milk production.
Following collaboration between the M.P. State Co-operative Dairy Federation Limited and the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), collection centres will be established at every Gram Panchayat to ensure fair price to milk producers. Milk unions’ processing capacity will be expanded.
Approximately Rs. 1,500 crore will be invested over the next five years. The number of milk committees will increase from 6,000 to 9,000. Milk collection per day will grow from 10.5 lakh kg to 20 lakh kg. Annual income for milk producers is targeted to rise from Rs. 1,700 crore to Rs. 3,500 crore. Efforts will be made to promote the Sanchi brand at the national level.
Govt Buildings to have Solar RoofTop
The solar roof tops will be installed in government buildings under the ‘PM Suryaghar Free Electricity Scheme.’ M.P. Urja Vikas Nigam Limited will implement the scheme using the RESCO or CAPEX method through district-level tenders for buildings with a capacity of 20 kilowatts or more. The PM Suryaghar Free Electricity Scheme includes installing solar rooftops in both domestic sector and government buildings.
The installation and operation of solar rooftop plants in all the government buildings under the ‘PM Suryaghar Free Electricity Scheme’ will be monitored by a ‘State Level Coordination Committee’ and ‘District Level Committee.’ The departments and district collectors will prepare action plans for installing solar power plants on their respective buildings and present them to the State Level Coordination Committee. Efficient implementation of the scheme is
expected to position the state as a national leader in solar energy.
Rs. 1565 crore for second phase of Dial-100 service
The Cabinet approved the project of Rs. 1565 crore with 1200 First Response Vehicles (FRV) for the operation of the second phase of the Integrated Police Call Center and Control Room System (Dial-100) service from April 2025 to September 2030.
Machhua SamridhiYojana till 2025-26
The Cabinet has extended the ‘Mukhyamantri Machhua Samridhi Yojana’ for 2024-25 and 2025-26, approving a state share of Rs 100 crore. The scheme includes initiatives such as fish seed production, fish and prawn farming in rural ponds, fish farmer training, Kisan Credit Card interest subsidies, the establishment of smart fish parlours, development of integrated information system, and conservation of the state fish, Mahseer etc.
New posts for police band
The creation of 932 new posts for the establishment of police band in districts of Madhya Pradesh has been approved. This includes the posts of 10 Inspector Band, 38 Sub Inspector Band, 72 Assistant Sub Inspector Band, 170 Head Constable Band and 642 Constable Band.
Panna Scripts Wildlife Conservation History
A Global Example of Tiger Reintroduction, Zero to 63 Tigers Now
Known for diamonds across the world, Panna district has now scripted a new chapter in the wildlife conservation history setting a glaring example in the world for human efforts to successfully rehabilitate tiger
Once devoid of tigers, Panna Tiger Reserve has now 63 tigers. The Tiger Reintroduction Project has an enlightening success story to share with the world and wildlife conservationists The Tiger Reintroduction Project completes 14 years of its inception. The net result is that 63 tigers roar in the PannaTiger Reserve.The task of reintroducing tigers was the most challenging and considered next to impossible by the experts from India and the world. The Panna Tiger Reserve achieves a pilgrimage status with respect to wildlife conservation and reintroduction of tigers.
"Madhya Pradesh is a paradise for tigers. In terms of density of tiger population. Madhya Pradesh is top ranking tiger habitation in the world. The achievement can be attributed to the untiring efforts of park management and field staff.
How It All Happened?
The Tiger Reintroduction Project was started in November 2009. A tiger and 4 tigresses were brought from Kanha and Bandhavgarh national parks They were released here. Of them, tigress T-1 gave birth to cubs twice and T-2 and T-4 3 cubs each thrice. The 2 tigers of the first litter of tigress T-1 established their territory in the park. Similarly, T-2 and T-4 have separated cubs of their second litter only at the age of 12-13 months. At present, T-2 and T-4 tigress are nourishing the 5-month old cubs.
Radio collars were attached to growing up cubs. Tigers have marked their territories across the Park area.The cubs are growing up in a natural environment.They have begun hunting activity. The second phase of Tiger Reintroduction Project has been launched with the reintroduction of a tigress from Pench national park. Reintroduction of tigresses
The sex ratio of tigers in the Panna reserve was upset as the number of tigers has gone up. The tigers raised in the
A Profile
Panna Tiger Reserve may be reintroduced in other tiger reserves drawing lessons from the success of the project. The second phase of Tiger Reintroduction Project is based on the first phase experiences.
Panna is the twenty second Tiger Reserve of India and fifth in Madhya Pradesh. The Reserve is situated in the Vindhyan Ranges and spreads over Panna and Chattarpur districts in the north of the State.
Panna National Park was created in 1981. It was declared a ProjectTiger Reserve by Government of India in 1994.The National Park consists of areas from the former Gangau Wildlife Sanctuary created in 1975.This sanctuary comprised of territorial forests of the present North and South Panna Forest Division to which a portion of the adjoining Chhatarpur forest division was added later.The reserved forests of the Park in Panna district and some protected forests on Chhatarpur side were the hunting preserves of the erstwhile rulers of Panna, Chhatarpur and Bijawar that were princely states.
The Ken river, which flows through the Reserve from south to north, is home for Gharial and Mugger, and other aquatic fauna and is one of the least polluted rivers and a tributary of Yamuna. It is one of the sixteen perennial rivers of Madhya Pradesh and is truly the life line of the Reserve. Ken offers some of the most spectacular scenery to the visitor while it meanders for some 55 km through the reserve.
The terrain of the reserve is characterized by extensive plateaus and gorges. The reserve which has a bench topography, can broadly be divided into three distinct tablelands on Panna side: the upper Talgaon Plateau, the middle Hinnauta plateau and the Ken valley. Series of undulating hills and plateaus rise on the other side of Ken river in Chattarpur district.
In order to make people aware of the importance and significance Tigers’ existence and forest conservation the Panna Nature Camps are being organized. So far, 72 such camps have been organized. More than 2000 villagers from surrounding villages attended these camps. Awanish Somkuwar, Deputy Director