Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav said that compassionate appointment letters have been issued to 954 employees of the School Education. The remaining 300 compassionate appointment cases will also be resolved by the end of this year. Chief Minister Dr. Yadav handed over appointment letters to 11 employees as a symbolic gesture. He said the state government’s initiative is an important step towards providing eligible family members with government employment.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav stated that 369 Sandeepani Schools are currently operational in the state. Of the 400 new Sandeepani School buildings approved by the state government, 200 will be constructed by the School Education Department and the remaining 200 by the Tribal Welfare Department.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav addressed a programme to distribute compassionate appointment orders organised by the School Education Department at Ravindra Bhawan on Wednesday. He inaugurated the programme by lighting the ceremonial lamp. The event began with the singing of Vande Mataram. School Education Minister Shri Uday Pratap Singh welcomed Chief Minister Dr. Yadav by presenting him with a sapling. Officers who have made outstanding contributions to school education were also honoured.
Discharge Duties by Balancing Administrative Requirements with Sensitivity
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that the untimely demise of a government employee causes immense distress to the family. Along with the emotional loss, the family's financial resources are also affected, making it feel as though a mountain of sorrow has fallen upon them. Families facing such difficult circumstances are an integral part of the state government's extended family. He said that recognising and rewarding officers and employees for their outstanding work would inspire others to excel. Drawing inspiration from Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's words, “This is the time, the right time,” Chief Minister Dr. Yadav urged officials and employees to discharge their duties effectively by balancing administrative requirements with sensitivity and compassion.
School Education Department Commended for Swift Disposal of Compassionate Appointment Cases
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that while the loss of those who have passed away is deeply painful, the School Education Department has done commendable work by resolving compassionate appointment cases promptly. This initiative sets an example for other departments to follow. He said that families can celebrate festivals joyfully only when they enjoy financial stability. The state government has endeavoured to fulfil its commitment within the stipulated timeframe. Of the 954 employees granted compassionate appointments, 661 have been appointed as Assistant Grade-3 staff, 31 as primary teachers and 262 to Class IV posts.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that the School Education Department, from senior officers to Class IV employees, is dedicated to securing a better future for children. He expressed confidence that all employees receiving compassionate appointments would discharge their responsibilities with utmost dedication.
School Education Budget Rises to ₹38,000 Crore
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that government-run Sandeepani Schools have brought transformative changes to school education. In 2002–03, the school education budget of Madhya Pradesh was approximately ₹400 crore. Today, owing to the state government's commitment, it has increased to ₹38,000 crore. Along with infrastructure development, schools are being equipped with modern laboratories, sports facilities and other high-quality amenities.
Annual DPCs to Facilitate Employee Promotions
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that employees appointed on compassionate grounds would also be eligible to participate in future government recruitment processes. The state government has provided jobs to more than 85,000 young people in government departments so far, including 15,000 posts in school education. Recruitment to another 20,000 posts is set to begin soon.
More than one lakh officers and employees across the state have benefited from promotions, creating vacancies in various departments. The process of filling these vacant posts is underway. Departmental Promotion Committees (DPCs) will also be held regularly every year to facilitate employee promotions.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that students completing their schooling are being provided support to prepare for the NEET examination. The state government has distributed more than 1.35 lakh laptops to meritorious students. School toppers in board examinations have also been awarded scooters, with several students receiving both laptops and scooters.
Compassionate Appointments Blessing for Families of Deceased Employees: Minister Shri Singh
School Education and Transport Minister Shri Uday Pratap Singh said that the state government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Dr. Yadav, is committed to achieving excellence. He said that this initiative to provide compassionate appointments would not have been possible without the Chief Minister's visionary approach. He described compassionate appointments as a blessing for the families of deceased employees.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav has accorded priority to regular recruitment, promotions and compassionate appointments. Teachers in the state have also benefited from time-bound career progression, while long-pending issues concerning teachers have been addressed alongside fresh recruitment. More than 1,500 pension cases have been settled in the past three months. School Education Secretary Shri Sanjay Goyal also outlined the department's achievements and proposed the vote of thanks.
