Madhya Pradesh government has made major changes in the rules of family pension and made divorced daughters also eligible for it. In the cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav, it has been decided that now along with unmarried and widowed daughters in the state, divorced daughters will also be included in the scope of family pension of parents. The government has made this change in the list of eligible members by amending Rule 44 of Madhya Pradesh Civil Services Pension Rules 2026. According to officials, earlier due to some technical limitations of the rules, divorced daughters were deprived of family pension. And after the new amendment they will also be able to get financial support. In such a situation, let us now tell you that divorced daughters in Madhya Pradesh will get pension and how to apply for it.

Which rules were approved?

The Cabinet has also approved Madhya Pradesh Civil Service Rules 2026 and Madhya Pradesh Civil Service Rules. The Finance Department has been authorized to publish these rules. The government says that with the new provisions, settlement of pension related matters will be easy and time bound. Apart from this, Madhya Pradesh Civil Services Rules 2026 and rules related to gratuity payment under NPS have also been approved. These rules will come into effect from April 1, 2026.

What are included in the new provisions?

In the new rules, provisions like family pension in case of death of the member, voluntary retirement, e-service book, combination of previous service of Central and State Government have been included. ‌ A clear procedure for employee and employer’s contribution during the suspension period, calculation of contribution rates, fixing responsibility in case of delay, exit in case of retirement or resignation has yet to be decided. The system of eligibility and payment of gratuity for government employees covered under NPS has also been clarified. Besides, provisions like recovery from gratuity in case of departmental inquiry, stopping employer contribution and starting inquiry after retirement have also been included in the rules.

How to apply for the scheme?

The benefit of family pension is given through the concerned department as per the prescribed procedure. In such a situation, eligible unmarried, widowed or divorced daughters will have to apply to the concerned department or treasury office with the necessary documents. Detailed procedures and guidelines will be issued after publication of the rules. The government says that this decision will provide relief to thousands of women in the state who are dependent on their parents after divorce and who do not have a permanent source of income.

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The cabinet led by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav in Madhya Pradesh has approved helicopter service within the state on Tuesday (September 23) under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) in collaboration with private operators. Its objective is to provide affordable helicopter service for major cities, religious places, national parks and tourist places.

After the cabinet meeting, Urban Administration Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya told the media that private operators will provide helicopter service at selected places between airports, helipads and airstrips across the state.

Cities divided into 3 sectors for helicopter service

The minister said, “For the operation of helicopter services, major cities of the state have been divided into three sectors, under which Indore, Ujjain, Omjain, Omkareshwar, Mandu, Maheshwar, Gandhisagar, Mandsaur, Neemuch, Hanuwantia, Khandwa, Khargone, Burhanpur, Barwani, Alirajpur, Ratlam, Jhabu, Jhabu, Jhabau, Jhaban and Jabalpur Is.”

In which cities helicopter service?

उन्होंने आगे कहा, ”इसी तरह, सेक्टर-दो में भोपाल, मढ़ई, पचमढ़ी, तामिया, छिंदवाड़ा, सांची, इंदौर, दतिया, दमोह, ग्वालियर, शिवपुरी, कूनो (श्योपुर), ओरछा, गुना, राजगढ़, सागर, होशंगाबाद, बैतूल, टीकमगढ़ और जबलपुर को रखा गया है और सेक्टर- तीन में जबलपुर, बांधवगढ़, कान्हा, चित्रकूट, सरसी, Parsili, Maihar, Satna, Panna, Khajuraho, Katni, Rewa, Singrauli, Amarkantak, Seoni, Sidhi, Mandla, Pench, Dindori, Bhopal and Indore are there.

Business and tourism activities will be promoted- Vijayvargiya

Vijayvargiya said, “The purpose of this service is to provide affordable and permanent helicopter service between major cities, religious places, national parks and tourist places of the state. This will facilitate the movement of passengers, tourists, businessmen, investors and common citizens. This initiative will promote trade and tourism activities in the state and new employment opportunities will also be created.

Revised cost approval for Satpura Thermal Power Plant

In addition, the cabinet was approached for Rs 11,678.74 crore of Satpura Thermal Power Plant at Table and Rs 11,476.31 crore of Amarkantak Thermal Power Plant of Chachai. According to an official statement, both projects will be financed in 20:80 parties and loans. The state government will provide a share of Rs 684.53 crore for the Satpura project and Rs 699.90 crore for the Amarkantak project. The power generation company will arrange the remaining amount from its sources.

Senior resident doctors will be recruited

The Council of Ministers approved the creation of 354 new posts of Senior Resident as per the standards of National Medical Commission in 13 Autonomous Medical Colleges. These posts have been created in Autonomous Medical Colleges of Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior, Jabalpur, Rewa, Satna, Vidisha, Ratlam, Khandwa, Shahdol, Shivpuri, Datia and Chhindwara.

Vijayvargiya said, “This decision will ensure the operation of medical colleges according to national standards. Also, postgraduate students will be able to do senior residentship in their own institute, so that qualified medical teachers in non-clinical and para-clinical subjects will also be available. ”