The State Cabinet approved a proposal to amend the Madhya Pradesh University Act, 1973 through the Madhya Pradesh University (Amendment) Bill, 2024.
The Higher Education Department was authorized to take action regarding reinstating and passing the bill in the upcoming assembly session.
According to the amendment in the bill, approval has been given to change the designation of Vice-Chancellor in universities as Kul Guru.
The State cabinet, which met here today under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav gave approval for continuing short-term scheme for interest free loan for 2023-24 to encourage farm productivity.
Crop loans will be provided to farmers through cooperative banks.
Due date for Kharif 2023 season has been fixed as March 28, 2024 and for Rabi 2023-24 season, June 15, 2024.
The state government will give 1.5 percent (general) interest subsidy to all the farmers getting crop loan and 4 percent incentive (additional interest subsidy) to the farmers who repay the loan amount timely for Kharif and Rabi seasons.
It is noteworthy that in Madhya Pradesh Sankalp Patra 2023, the state government has resolved to provide crop loans to farmers at zero percent interest to boost agricultural productivity.
Child help line at district level
The Cabinet approved amendment in the departmental order for smooth and efficient operation of the Child Help Line in Mission Vatsalya.
According to the amendment, a helpline unit will be operated by the District Child Protection Unit at the district level.
Human resources for this will be selected through a transparent process as per the qualifications prescribed by the Government of India. All the staff of Child Help Line will be hired on contract.
Approval of Madhya Pradesh University (Amendment) Bill
The Cabinet approved the proposal to amend the Madhya Pradesh University Act, 1973 through the Madhya Pradesh University (Amendment) Bill, 2024.
The Higher Education Department was authorized to take action regarding reinstating and passing the bill in the upcoming assembly session.
According to the amendment in the bill, approval has been given to change the designation of Vice-Chancellor in universities as Kul Guru.
The Cabinet also approved the excise policy for 2024-25 in relation to the disposal of liquor shops, local/foreign liquor supply system, retail shops selling Bhang.
It was decided to increase the annual rate of liquor shops by 15% for 2023-24.
