Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], February 10 (ANI): The Madhya Pradesh Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, on Tuesday approved several key decisions, including the allocation of Rs 7,133.17 crore for the continuation of schemes under the Tribal Affairs Department and the Women and Child Development Department from 2026–27 to 2030–31, according to an official release.
Under the approval, Rs 2,350 crore has been sanctioned for the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups Diet Grant Scheme of the Tribal Affairs Department, Rs 1,703.15 crore for the Integrated Hostel Scheme, Rs 1,416.91 crore for the CM Rise School Scheme, Rs 1,110 crore for the Housing Assistance Scheme, and Rs 522.08 crore for reimbursement of fees to the Board of Secondary Education, along with scholarships for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe candidates and Class 9 students.
In addition, the Cabinet approved Rs 31.03 crore for the Chief Minister Covid-19 Child Service Scheme under the Women and Child Development Department.
The council of ministers also cleared Rs 366.72 crore for the electrification of 63,077 non-electrified houses and 650 non-electrified government institutions through the expansion of electricity infrastructure under the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan. Of this amount, Rs 220.03 crore will be borne by the Central Government, while Rs 146.69 crore will be the state government’s share.
Approval was also given for an estimated cost of Rs 97 crore for off-grid electrification of 8,521 houses by the Madhya Pradesh Urja Vikas Nigam.
The Cabinet further approved a one-time relaxation of five years in the age limit for employees working in the IT cadre of the High Court and district courts to participate in existing and future recruitment processes of the technical cadre. Currently, the age limit is 40 years for the unreserved category and 45 years for the reserved category.
Additionally, the council of ministers approved the Madhya Pradesh Civil Service (Pension) Rules, 2026, and the Madhya Pradesh Civil Service (Commutation of Pension) Rules, 2026, authorizing the Finance Department to publish the rules. The proposed rules simplify procedures and authorities, providing greater convenience to pensioners and enabling disposal of related cases within prescribed time limits. Retired employees will benefit from easier commutation and calculation of the commuted value of pension. The rules also include unmarried, widowed, and divorced daughters among eligible members for family pension under Rule 44.
The Cabinet also approved the Madhya Pradesh Civil Service (National Pension System Implementation) Rules, 2026, and the Madhya Pradesh Civil Service (Payment of Gratuity under National Pension System) Rules, 2026, which will come into effect from April 1, 2026. The Finance Department has been authorized to publish these rules.
Under the new provisions, family pension has been included in the event of the subscriber’s death. Provisions related to voluntary retirement and e-service books have been added, along with the inclusion of previous services under the Central Government and the Madhya Pradesh Government. The rules also provide for contributions by both the subscriber and the employer during periods of suspension.
The approved framework outlines detailed procedures for implementation of the National Pension System, including rates of contribution, calculation methods, fixation of responsibility in case of delays, and exit provisions for retirement, voluntary retirement, resignation, and death.
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