CNN Central News & Network-ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: A special meeting of the Council of Ministers was held at the Mantralaya under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav. On the occasion of the completion of 25 glorious, historic and extraordinary years in public life by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, dedicated to good governance, development and national welfare, the Council of Ministers passed a resolution, on behalf of more than 8.5 crore people of the state, gratefully extending its felicitations. The Council of Ministers unanimously resolved the Madhya Pradesh government’s commitment to walk shoulder to shoulder and step by step under Prime Minister Modi’s energetic leadership in the great endeavour of building an ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ and a ‘Viksit Madhya Pradesh’ by 2047. Chief Minister Dr. Yadav briefed the media on the resolution passed in the special meeting. Deputy Chief Ministers Jagdish Devda and Rajendra Shukla were also present.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that in his 25 years of public service, Prime Minister Modi, through tireless and constant effort, had not only taken pledges but had also fulfilled them. From Chief Minister of Gujarat to the principal servant of the world’s largest democracy, his tenure has been an unparalleled example of sacrifice, dedication and public welfare. On this unprecedented and historic achievement, the Madhya Pradesh Cabinet expressed repeated reverence, gratitude and congratulations to Prime Minister Modi. Dr. Yadav said the positive change brought to every citizen’s life under Prime Minister Modi’s visionary leadership – through expansion of basic infrastructure, creation of modern infrastructure, the digital revolution, acceleration of manufacturing capacity, and all-round empowerment of the poor, deprived sections, women, youth and farmers – was unforgettable.
Dr. Yadav said Prime Minister Modi had once again awakened the country’s collective strength by giving the mantra of “We will do it”. With our capability and dedication, he said, Madhya Pradesh would make Prime Minister Modi’s mantra its mission and build a developed Madhya Pradesh for a developed India. He said there was full confidence that when India completes 100 years of Independence in 2047, its identity will be that of an Atmanirbhar and developed India. Through the mantra of “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas and Sabka Prayas”, the Council of Ministers expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Modi for connecting the last person in society with the mainstream of nation-building, making the country’s internal and external security impregnable, enriching India’s ancient and prosperous heritage, and raising India’s prestige on the world stage as the vocal voice of the Global South. He said Prime Minister Modi has boundless affection for Madhya Pradesh. The same warmth that Prime Minister Modi has for Madhya Pradesh is reflected by Madhya Pradesh in its faith in his visionary leadership. Prime Minister Modi resides in the “heart of the country”. He said Prime Minister Modi, who has set new benchmarks in public service, is a source of inspiration for all.
The resolution adopted by the Council of Ministers mentioned works undertaken in the country under Prime Minister Modi’s leadership. It stated that free foodgrains are being provided to more than 80 crore citizens. The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, Jal Jeevan Mission, Ayushman Bharat, SVAMITVA, PM SVANidhi and Ujjwala Yojana were described as schemes that give meaning to Antyodaya. The resolution also mentioned demonetisation, GST, the law against triple talaq, the three new criminal justice codes and the Jan Vishwas Act. It included the formation of NITI Aayog in place of the Planning Commission, review of projects on the PRAGATI platform, Ease of Doing Business and PM Gati Shakti.
According to the resolution, UPI’s recognition has grown in India and across the world, and nearly 40 per cent of global digital transactions are taking place in India. The Semiconductor Mission, National Quantum Mission and India AI Mission were described as the foundation of new technology and research. More than two lakh start-ups are realising the entrepreneurial dreams of youth. The resolution mentioned the National Education Policy-2020, Ayushman Bharat, Ayushman Vay Vandana and Jan Aushadhi Kendras. The move to reserve one-third of seats for women in Parliament and legislative assemblies through the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam was described as an effort toward women’s empowerment. The resolution referred to the abrogation of Article 370, surgical strikes, the Balakot air strike and Operation Sindoor. Missions from Aditya to Chandrayaan, construction of the Shri Ram temple, and the rejuvenation of Kashi Vishwanath Dham, Mahakal Lok and Ekatma Dham were also recorded in the resolution. It also included the decision to make the singing of Vande Mataram mandatory on completion of its 150 years.
In the resolution, the interests of youth, aviation and investment were highlighted. It stated that Madhya Pradesh will now hold State Public Service Commission examinations twice a year, making the recruitment process more time-bound and transparent. Along with this, air connectivity in the state has been strengthened through construction of new airports and new airstrips, giving new momentum to tourism, trade and regional movement. The new labour laws implemented in the state have given several benefits to industries, creating an investment-friendly environment in Madhya Pradesh and providing a major boost to Ease of Doing Business and local employment generation.
The resolution described Madhya Pradesh’s achievements as the result of Prime Minister Modi’s guidance and the efforts of the double-engine government. It mentioned that the Ken-Betwa, Parvati-Kalisindh-Chambal and Tapi Basin projects have begun a new chapter in expansion of irrigation capacity. It credited Prime Minister Modi’s visionary leadership for translating the resolve to free the state from Naxalism onto the ground. The resolution stated that cheetah habitats have been created in Kuno, Gandhi Sagar and Veerangana Rani Durgavati Tiger Reserve, and according to the resolution the number of cheetahs in the state has reached 60. The first phase of Shri Mahakal Mahalok was dedicated on October 11, 2022. The foundation stone of the Veerangana Rani Durgavati memorial and garden was laid in Jabalpur, and Shaurya Smarak stands dedicated to the nation.
The resolution said metro projects worth about Rs 23,000 crore have taken shape in Bhopal and Indore. Bhopal’s redeveloped station has been named after Gond pride Rani Kamalapati. For the first time after Independence, Dhar district has been connected with a railway line. Madhya Pradesh became the first state in the country to complete land allotment in 24 days at the PM MITRA Park in Dhar. The country’s first solar-plus-battery storage project is being established in Morena. The state’s energy capacity is more than 30,000 MW, of which 30 per cent is clean energy. Public transport services, stalled for two decades, resumed on September 25 as the Chief Minister Sugam Parivahan Seva, and e-buses are operating in major cities under the PM E-Bus Sewa.
According to the resolution, the Madhya Pradesh Assembly has passed the Uniform Civil Code Bill-2026 by voice vote. A resolution in support of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam was also passed in a special session. About 65 lakh didis have become economically empowered by joining self-help groups. Lakhpati Didi and Drone Didi have become examples of self-reliance. The state is a leader in vaccination of girls for prevention of cervical cancer, and the amount for sanitary napkins is being transferred to the bank accounts of schoolgirls. The state has a target of creating more than two lakh new government jobs. A special examination of the Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission will be held once a year. The targets include starting 12 new medical colleges and 12 skill universities next year, linking one lakh youth with industry-oriented skills, and setting up AI and advanced computing labs in colleges. A decision has been taken to provide 20 per cent reservation to Agniveers in recruitment to five uniformed services of Madhya Pradesh.
The resolution said investment proposals worth more than Rs 30.77 lakh crore were received at GIS-2025, of which projects worth about Rs 10 lakh crore are being implemented rapidly. The state has implemented 25 new policies to facilitate setting up of industries, of which 18 major policies were launched by Prime Minister Modi himself. The way has been paved for establishment of the country’s first telecom manufacturing zone in Gwalior. Under the Seva-Sankalp Abhiyan-2026, more than 3.87 crore lamps were lit in the “Aashirwad Ka Diya” programme, and a world record was created in Ujjain by lighting more than 33 lakh lamps. Preparations for Simhastha 2028 are continuing in mission mode, with the target of completing all works by Diwali 2027.
Hashtags: #MadhyaPradesh #Bhopal #NarendraModi #MohanYadav #ViksitMadhyaPradesh #AtmanirbharBharat #PrimeMinisterNarendraModi #CouncilOfMinisters #PublicLife #CabinetResolution
