Bhopal: The Madhya Pradesh government is now not only focused on providing nutrition to children in Anganwadis but also on instilling values and good citizenship skills. The goal is to develop these qualities in children from a young age, shaping them into responsible citizens. Anganwadi workers will be responsible for this important task, and to support them, the government will provide specialized training. The training will emphasize that their role is not just a job, but to create a nurturing, home-like environment where children are raised with care and strong moral values.
On Tuesday, the Cabinet approved the “Saksham Anganwadi & Poshan 2.0” scheme, which includes a comprehensive training program focused on both nutrition and education. A budget of Rs 30.56 crore has been allocated for this initiative. The program aims to promote early childhood care and education, especially during the crucial first 1,000 days of life. Anganwadi workers will receive enhanced training to improve their skills, with one Child Development Project Officer and three supervisors selected as master trainers. These master trainers will, in turn, train Anganwadi workers.
Other Cabinet Decisions:
Mahakal Temple Security: The security of the Mahakal Temple will now be handled by 488 home guards. The recruitment process for these volunteers will begin soon, and they will be stationed in Ujjain within a year. The government will spend over Rs 17 crore annually on this initiative.
Wheat Procurement Bonus: For the 2025-26 rabi marketing season, the government has increased the wheat procurement bonus to Rs 175 per quintal, up from Rs 125. Farmers will now receive Rs 2,600 per quintal, which includes the Rs 2,425 MSP. The government plans to procure 80 lakh metric tons of wheat, with Rs 1,400 crore allocated for bonuses.
Rice Procurement Support: During the 2024 Kharif season, farmers will receive Rs 4,000 per hectare for selling rice. This initiative will benefit 6.7 lakh farmers, with a total expenditure of Rs 480 crore.
Digitization of Land Records: The Cabinet has approved Rs 138.41 crore to complete the pending digitization of revenue land records under the central government’s Digital India Land Record Modernization Program.
New Pandhurna Forest Division: After the formation of Pandhurna district, the government has approved the creation of a new Pandhurna Forest Division. This will involve reorganizing three forest divisions, with the South Chhindwara division’s 662.742 sq. km area incorporated into the new Pandhurna division. The South Chhindwara division will be dissolved as part of this reorganization.
