In a landmark decision aimed at providing long-term job security, the Madhya Pradesh state cabinet has given its nod to a major administrative reform. The council of ministers approved a proposal to convert all approved temporary posts across various government departments into permanent positions. This move is set to benefit thousands of employees who have been working in temporary capacities.
Streamlining Government Job Categories
The cabinet's decision also involves a significant simplification of the existing complex structure of government posts. Previously, there were ten different categories of permanent and contractual positions, including regularised, contractual, and part-time roles. This often led to confusion and disparity among employees.
The state government has now streamlined these into just five unified categories. According to a government release, the distinction between permanent and temporary approved posts has been eliminated. Necessary provisions will be made in the Service Recruitment Rules to facilitate this conversion.
Furthermore, all positions on the charge-load and casual establishment have been declared non-numerical. The cabinet has also granted permission to prohibit any new appointments to these posts, effectively phasing out the old system.
Financial Packages and Infrastructure Approvals
In a separate but crucial decision, the cabinet approved a special relief package of Rs 1,782 crore for families impacted by water submergence due to several key projects. The package is intended for those affected by the Upper Narmada Project, the Raghavpur Multipurpose Project, and the Basania Multipurpose Project located in the districts of Anuppur, Mandla, and Dindori.
Focusing on rural development, the cabinet cleared works under the Chief Minister's Rural Roads and Infrastructure Scheme for the financial year 2025-26. The approval covers projects costing Rs 10 lakh or more. Approximately 3,810 works, with a total outlay of Rs 693.76 crore, are slated for completion under this initiative.
Continuation of Entrepreneurship Scheme
Looking towards future economic growth, the cabinet also decided to continue the Mukhya Mantri Udyam Kranti Yojana (Chief Minister's Entrepreneurship Revolution Scheme). The scheme has been extended from the financial year 2026-27 through to 2030-31.
An expenditure of Rs 905.25 crore has been approved to fund this extension, underscoring the government's commitment to fostering entrepreneurship and self-employment opportunities in the state over the next several years.
These series of decisions, announced after the cabinet meeting, represent a multi-pronged approach by the Madhya Pradesh government. They address immediate employee welfare, provide relief to project-affected citizens, boost rural infrastructure, and invest in long-term entrepreneurial development.
