The State Cabinet here on Thursday sanctioned 250 new posts for the establishment of a State Cancer Institute at Jabalpur. Along with sanctioning of these posts, it was also decided to accord administrative sanction of Rs 9.31 crore for arrangements of sanitation, security, kitchen garden, parking and holding camps. A project of Rs 49.56 crore has already been sanctioned for the institute's building.
The Cabinet sanctioned upgradation of the 30-bed community health centre at Thandla in Jhabua district to 100-bed civil hospital. As a result, 58 medical, paramedical and other cadre posts will also be created. Recurring expenditure for creation of additional 58 posts and non-recurring expenditure on equipments, furniture etc will be met from the funds of the Tribal Sub Plan.
The Cabinet decided to give one-time relaxation in recruitment and other concerning rules and age limit to those demonstrators appointed or promoted by deans, medical colleges, tutors and registrars for promotions against vacancies of assistant professor, who are post graduate degree holders from MIC-recognised institutions and possess qualifications for post of assistant professor as per MIC norms.
Madhya Pradesh's three cities - Indore, Bhopal and Jabalpur - have been selected for Smart City.
The Cabinet endorsed proposal for implementation of Smart City Mission. It also sanctioned constitution of special purpose vehicle (SPV) for 4 other cities in addition to these 3 cities to be developed as Smart City in coming years. It was decided that implementation of Smart City Project will be undertaken through Madhya Pradesh Urban Development Company (MPYDCl).
The Cabinet sanctioned Rs 136.29 crore for Integrated Security Complex for training institute and new specialised units and for improving professional competence in internal security.
These funds will be released during 3 financial years 2016-17, 2017-18 and 2018-19, respectively. Home Department has been authorized for making necessary change in non-fiscal burden under the project.
The Cabinet decided to exempt from entertainment tax the plays staged on the theme of women's empowerment on February 14, 2016 at Dhirubhai Ambani auditorium, Daly College, Indore. The Cabinet endorsed compliance of Chief Minister's order.