Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav was warmly welcomed and felicitated by the Mantralaya staff on Tuesday at the Secretariat premises. As a gesture of respect and admiration, the Mantralaya family presented him with a silver replica of a lotus flower.
Expressing his gratitude, Dr. Yadav praised the dedication and hard work of state government employees, calling them true “Karma Yogis” and the backbone of the state’s governance and administrative system. He said that the progress and recognition of Madhya Pradesh as a leading state in the country is largely due to the collective efforts of its government workforce.
Dr. Yadav assured the employees that the government is committed to safeguarding their interests and is actively addressing key concerns. He announced that vacant government posts will be filled in a phased manner and said the process would commence soon. Regarding promotions, he stated that discussions with all stakeholders are underway and necessary steps are being taken to resolve the matter positively in favor of eligible employees.
The Chief Minister also shared plans to extend insurance coverage to all state employees and outlined the government’s vision to ensure every employee has access to housing and support for their children’s education. He emphasized that the capabilities of each employee and officer will be fully utilized for the state’s development and reiterated that the welfare of government employees is a priority for the administration. “The welfare of employees is the welfare of the state, and the welfare of the state is in the interest of the nation,” he said.
The event began with the lighting of a ceremonial lamp and floral tributes to Bharat Mata. Dr. Yadav was greeted with bouquets and a sapling by the Mantralaya staff as a symbol of goodwill. The event’s convener, Shri Subhash Verma, delivered the welcome address and thanked the Chief Minister for introducing employee-friendly policies such as the enhanced Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Secretariat Allowance, and other benefits aligned with Central Government standards. He also presented a memorandum of demands to the Chief Minister.
The event concluded with Dr. Yadav leading a Tiranga Yatra organized by the Mantralaya staff. Holding the national flag, the Chief Minister flagged off and participated in the march alongside employees.
The program was attended by Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Bhopal District In-charge Shri Chaitanya Kumar Kashyap, local MLA Shri Bhagwan Das Sabnani, and dignitaries including Shri Kuldeep Gurjar, Shri Ghanshyam Das Bhakoria, Shri Sanjay Rathore, Shri G.P. Singh, along with several presidents, vice-presidents, office bearers, and a large number of Secretariat staff.