Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has directed all Cabinet members to closely monitor the drinking water supply situation across the state, especially in light of the rising summer temperatures. Addressing the ministers before the Cabinet meeting held at Mantralaya on Tuesday, Yadav urged them to proactively ensure adequate water supply in their respective districts and regions. He emphasised that no citizen should face any difficulty in accessing drinking water. Ministers were asked to coordinate with district administrations, review water supply arrangements, and issue necessary guidance.
India's First Telecom Manufacturing Zone to Be Set Up in Gwalior Chief Minister Yadav announced that the state government has given in-principle approval for establishing a Telecom Manufacturing Zone (TMZ) in Gwalior.
Once investors confirm participation, the TMZ will be developed with full cooperation from the Union Ministry of Telecommunications.
The project has already attracted interest from major investors. In the first phase, 70 acres in Gwalior IT Park will be allocated, followed by 300 acres in the SAADA area in the second phase. The estimated investment is around Rs 12,000 crore, with the potential to create over 5,000 employment opportunities.
The Chief Minister informed the Cabinet that wheat procurement is progressing rapidly. Since the state government declared the procurement price at Rs 2,600 per quintal (Rs 2,425 support price + Rs 175 bonus), over 50.18 lakh metric tons of wheat have been procured from more than 5.5 lakh registered farmers. The government has set a target of 60 lakh metric tons for this year, and the current pace indicates that the goal will likely be achieved before the May 5 deadline. Over Rs 10,562 crore has already been transferred to farmers' accounts. Yadav expressed confidence that Madhya Pradesh would soon surpass even Punjab and Haryana in wheat procurement.
The Chief Minister congratulated the Council of Ministers on the successful relocation of two cheetahs in the Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary. He highlighted that for the first time in history, cheetahs have been successfully rehabilitated. The two male cheetahs, Prabhash and Pavak, have adapted well to the sanctuary's climate and environment. The relocation effort has earned national and international acclaim for the Madhya Pradesh Government. Yadav reaffirmed the state's commitment to wildlife conservation and collaboration with the central government for similar initiatives in the future.
Dr. Yadav announced that the state's transfer policy (Transfer Policy 2025) will be discussed and approved in the next Cabinet meeting. He directed the Chief Secretary to prepare a draft policy for review. Departmental transfers will be carried out from May 1 to May 31 as per the new policy. Ministers were advised to plan the transfers in their respective departments accordingly. He also emphasized the continued implementation and monitoring of the Jal Ganga Sanvardhan Abhiyan across districts, with active involvement of ministers-in-charge.
Chief Minister Yadav shared that the MP Tech Conclave will be held on April 27 in Indore. So far, over 500 tech companies have expressed interest in participating. The government expects significant investment proposals from this event. Efforts are also being made to develop major IT hubs in Gwalior, Indore, and Jabalpur.
Two-Day State Mourning on the Demise of Pope Francis
The Chief Minister expressed his condolences on the passing of Pope Francis, spiritual leader of the Catholic Christian community. He announced that the state will observe two days of State Mourning on April 22 and 23, 2025.