Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister (CM) Dr Mohan Yadav on Monday outlined his government's key achievements and future development plans, highlighting progress in tackling Naxalism, the return of cheetahs, metro services and employment opportunities. Speaking at a special Cabinet meeting marking Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi's 25 years in public service, CM Dr Yadav said the state was moving forward with a clear development agenda aligned with the vision of a developed India by 2047.
The Chief Minister emphasised that Modi's long-term vision had given the country a broader roadmap for growth, adding that Madhya Pradesh was working towards new milestones in infrastructure, energy, employment and social development.
MP CM Dr Mohan Yadav
From Tackling Naxalism to Cheetah Conservation
Highlighting improvements in security, CM Dr Yadav said significant progress had been made towards eliminating Naxalism in Madhya Pradesh. Recalling his experience of spending a night in Balaghat, a district affected by Naxal activity, he said he had stayed there under normal circumstances.
According to the Chief Minister, the experience reflected the changes taking place in the region and the progress made in improving the security situation.
CM Dr Yadav also highlighted the success of the state's cheetah conservation initiative, describing the return of the big cats as an important achievement for Madhya Pradesh.
Infrastructure development featured prominently in his address. He cited the introduction of metro services in the state and the transformation of Rani Kamlapati railway station into a world-class transport facility as significant milestones in improving connectivity and public infrastructure.
Govt's efforts to curb naxalism
Two Lakh Government Jobs and Renewable Energy Push
Turning to employment, the Chief Minister said Madhya Pradesh had plans to recruit candidates for approximately 200,000 government posts. The proposed recruitment drive is expected to be a major component of the state's efforts to expand employment opportunities.
CM Dr Yadav also pointed to renewable energy as an important pillar of the state's development strategy, stating that nearly 30 per cent of Madhya Pradesh's energy came from renewable sources.
He further highlighted the Parvati-Kalisindh-Chambal (PKC) project, describing it as beneficial for the state. Improved relations with Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh, he said, had helped advance discussions and work on development projects involving multiple states.
Uniform Civil Code, Women's Empowerment and India's Global Role
The Chief Minister also touched upon the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and women's empowerment. During his address, he referred to figures concerning support for the UCC among Muslim women and men, although specific numbers were not provided in the account of his remarks.
Discussing India's position on the international stage, CM Dr Yadav said PM Modi had strengthened the country's standing by maintaining balanced relations with nations across the world.
He added that India was increasingly moving towards making decisions based on its own interests and priorities.
Reiterating the importance of the 2047 target, CM Dr Yadav said the vision of a developed India provided a clear direction for the country's future. He stressed that Madhya Pradesh's development initiatives were aligned with this broader national ambition.