The Chief Minister's Office of Madhya Pradesh announced on Friday, June 12, 2026 that Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav chaired a comprehensive review of the Home Department at the Mantralaya, issuing directives to strengthen law and order, expand IT-based policing tools, sustain anti-narcotics drives, and improve housing facilities for police personnel.

What the Review Covered

During the meeting, CM Dr. Mohan Yadav directed officials to make maximum use of IT-based technologies in crime control and investigation — a continuation of the state's push to deepen digital tools such as the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems (CCTNS) across Madhya Pradesh. He also stressed the need to run the anti-narcotics campaign 'nasha virodhi abhiyan' (anti-drug campaign) continuously and effectively, building on intensified state-level drives that have been a recurring feature of home department reviews since 2020.

The Chief Minister called for an expansion of residential facilities for police personnel, recognising housing as a key component of force welfare and operational readiness.

Simhastha-2028 Preparedness

CM Yadav placed particular emphasis on early and long-term planning for Simhastha-2028, the Kumbh Mela to be held at Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. He directed officials to ensure robust arrangements for security, parking, transport, and crowd management well in advance of the congregation, which is expected to draw millions of pilgrims from across the country and abroad.

Simhastha is one of the largest religious gatherings in India, and its scale demands multi-year coordination across the Home, Transport, and Urban Development departments. The directive signals that the state government intends to begin operational planning at least two years ahead of the event.

Basant Panchami and Bhojshala Commendation

The Chief Minister also commended the Madhya Pradesh Police for its 'alert, restrained, and effective' role during events associated with Basant Panchami and the Bhojshala site in Dhar district. Bhojshala is a historically sensitive site that has periodically been the focus of communal tensions during festival observances. The official post noted that CM Yadav congratulated officers and personnel for maintaining order during these occasions.

The commendation underscores the state government's acknowledgement of the operational challenges police face during high-sensitivity religious events, and its intent to publicly recognise disciplined conduct.

What to Watch

Formal announcements regarding police housing projects, budget allocations for IT infrastructure in policing, and the release of a Simhastha-2028 security blueprint are the immediate deliverables to track. Further departmental review meetings are likely as the state moves closer to finalising its administrative calendar for 2026-27. The direction on IT-based crime investigation also points toward possible procurement or expansion announcements for digital policing tools in the months ahead.