CM Approves Demand for Health Insurance Scheme for Employees
State Employees’ Union Felicitates CM for Pro-Employee Decisions
Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav said that establishing good governance to make people’s lives easier is the primary objective of the state government, and the successful implementation of this vision rests upon the government employees. In this context, the employees of Madhya Pradesh are true karmayogis. It is through their dedication and hard work that the state is progressing steadily on the path of welfare and development.
He stated that the loyalty and sincerity of state employees have been instrumental in implementing public welfare schemes, which have placed Madhya Pradesh among the leading states of the country. Government employees, he said, serve as a vital bridge between the government and the people, just as Nal and Neel did in the Ramayana.
Dr. Yadav was addressing a felicitation ceremony organized by the Madhya Pradesh State Employees’ Union at Ravindra Bhavan. The union honoured the Chief Minister for the pro-employee decisions taken in recent months. Members of the union welcomed Dr. Yadav with a traditional tilak, shawl, coconut, souvenir, and large garlands. He inaugurated the ceremony by lighting a ceremonial lamp and paying floral tribute to Maa Saraswati and veteran labour leader Late Dattopant Thengadi.
Also present on the occasion were MLA Shri Bhagwandas Sabnani, State President of the Employees’ Union Shri Hemant Srivastava, and General Secretary Shri Jitendra Singh.
During the event, Chief Minister Dr. Yadav approved the union’s demand to extend the benefits of a Health Insurance Scheme to government employees. He affirmed the state government’s unwavering commitment to employee welfare under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. In alignment with the Central Government, the state has decided to match the dearness allowance for its employees with that of the Centre. The long-pending demand for house rent allowance, pending for the last nine years, has also been fulfilled. Furthermore, keeping in mind the convenience of officers, employees, and their families, a comprehensive transfer policy has been implemented across the state.
Dr. Yadav assured that the state government is systematically resolving all long-standing employee-related issues. Special recruitment drives are being run to fill vacant positions. All posts in the police department have been filled, and approval for police bands in all districts has been granted. The recruitment process for vacant positions is being ensured through annual State Public Service Commission examinations. Provision of government housing for employees has also been prioritised, and soon, state-run bus services will be launched to improve public transport.
He added that 3,000 newly built staff quarters in New Market have been inaugurated and allocated to employees—an initiative aimed at improving their quality of life. Likewise, Anganwadi workers, mini-Anganwadi workers, and helpers have now been approved to receive coverage under the Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana and Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana. Following Prime Minister Modi’s vision, the safety net of health insurance is being extended to a large section of the population, and in line with this effort, the health insurance demand of state employees has now been accepted.
The Chief Minister further stated that with the expansion of industrial activities in the state, employment opportunities are on the rise. The government is providing special incentives to employment-generating industries. The state also aims to increase milk production from 9% to 20%. Several initiatives are underway for the welfare of the youth, women, farmers, and the poor, as envisioned by Prime Minister Modi. Dr. Yadav emphasised that Madhya Pradesh now boasts better infrastructure, electricity, water, and road connectivity than many other states.
Expressing gratitude for the honour conferred upon him, Chief Minister Dr. Yadav reaffirmed his belief that the government and its employees will continue to work together as a team to improve the lives of the people of Madhya Pradesh.
