Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav on Friday emphasized the pivotal role of the Department of Science and Technology in delivering citizen-centric services across Madhya Pradesh. During a comprehensive review meeting at his residence (Samatva Bhavan), he directed the immediate preparation of a Unified Portal System that will consolidate 1,700 services from various government departments, making them seamlessly accessible to the public from a single platform. The Chief Minister also called for increased public awareness about the department's work, stressing the need for ground-level implementation and the installation of hoardings to disseminate information on government programs.
Looking ahead to Simhastha-2028 in Ujjain, Dr. Yadav mandated the effective execution of technical operations through cutting-edge technology. He instructed the Madhya Pradesh State Electronics Development Corporation (MPSEDC) to develop the necessary software and applications, with the Urban Development and Housing Department providing assistance.
In a move to strengthen law and order and urban traffic management, Chief Minister Dr. Yadav highlighted the state's new drone policy, directing the preparation of a detailed action plan for increased drone usage. He underscored the need to enhance surveillance and data collection capacity through these unmanned aerial vehicles. Officials informed the Chief Minister that drones are currently deployed in departments such as Revenue, Urban Development & Housing, RERA, Public Works Department, and Water Resources for survey and monitoring purposes. Chief Secretary Anurag Jain further directed the development of zone-wise drone-based survey and monitoring plans and advised incorporating cybersecurity inputs from the Home Department's experts.
As part of the International Yoga Day celebrations, a national workshop on "Astronomy and Indian Knowledge Tradition" will be organized at Dongla in Ujjain on June 21, presided over by Chief Minister Dr. Yadav. The Madhya Pradesh Council of Science and Technology (MPCST) and its partners at the Varahamihir Astronomical Observatory will host the workshop, featuring a yoga camp, zero shadow observation, science shows, STEM workshops, lectures, and panel discussions.
Recognizing the favorable environment and growing interest in the IT sector, the Chief Minister directed the expansion of IT Parks, which have already been developed by MPSEDC in Indore, Bhopal, Jabalpur, and Gwalior. He mandated their development on a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model and instructed capacity-building efforts for engineering colleges in the state, aligning them with the standards of IITs.
Addressing the critical need for cyber security, Dr. Yadav emphasized the establishment of a Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) in Madhya Pradesh to combat cyber threats. He called for the appointment of Chief Security Officers in all departments and mandated security audits for all IT projects, websites, and applications to evaluate data protection, adherence to standards, and risk management.