Cabinet Approves Promotion for Govt Employees after 9 Years

• 18 Jun 2025

Why in News? 

The Madhya Pradesh state cabinet has recently approved the Madhya Pradesh Public Service Promotion Rules, 2025, marking the first promotion opportunity for government employees in nine years.  

• The other key initiatives approved by the cabinet include the construction of new Anganwadi centers, capital projects for the Madhya Pradesh Power Transmission Company, and the establishment of district treasuries in newly formed districts. 

Key Points: 

• Madhya Pradesh Public Service Promotion Rules, 2025: This move aims to ensure fair representation for reserved categories and will address administrative challenges, with provisions for merit-based promotions and new job vacancies. 
  • The rules focus on ensuring fair representation for Scheduled Tribes (ST) and Scheduled Castes (SC) in the promotion process. 
    • The new rules guarantee 20% reservation for Scheduled Tribes (ST) and 16% for Scheduled Castes (SC). 
  • Promotion will be based on a combination of merit, seniority, and suitability, with clear provisions for Class I and Class IV employees. 
  • Approximately 2 lakh new positions will be created, enhancing administrative efficiency. 
• Anganwadi Centers and Workers in Tribal Areas: 
  • The cabinet approved the establishment of 459 new Anganwadi centers in special tribal areas under the PM-JANMAN scheme. 
  • The estimated cost for this initiative is Rs 143.46 crore, with the Centre contributing Rs 72.78 crore and the state providing Rs 70.68 crore. 
• Capital Projects for Power Transmission: 
  • The cabinet approved an expenditure of Rs 5,163 crore for the ongoing and upcoming capital projects of the Madhya Pradesh Power Transmission Company (MPPTCL) for the period 2025-26 to 2029-30. 
  • Key allocations include funding for the construction and upgradation of transmission systems, power infrastructure for Simhastha-2028, and capacity enhancements for existing transformers. 
• District Treasuries in Newly Formed Districts: 
  • The cabinet approved the establishment of district treasuries in the newly formed districts of Pandhurna, Maihar, and Mauganj, strengthening local governance and administrative functions.