MP Cabinet approves transfer policy, welcomes HC ruling on Bhojshala
Synopsis
The Madhya Pradesh Cabinet cleared its annual transfer policy — capping staff movement by department size with a tight June 1–15 window — while formally welcoming a High Court order recognising Bhojshala as an ancient temple. The same sitting also ratified ₹3,000 crore in welfare schemes and spotlighted the state's early Naxal-free milestone.
Key Takeaways
MP Cabinet approved the annual transfer policy on 20 May ; all transfers to be completed between 1 June and 15 June 2025 .
Transfer caps range from 20% (departments up to 200 staff) to 5% (departments over 2,000 staff). 'A plus notesheet' transfers must be completed by 31 May ; all applications to be processed online.
Cabinet welcomed the High Court ruling recognising Bhojshala in Dhar as a 750-year-old temple of Vagdevi .
Welfare schemes worth nearly ₹3,000 crore — including crop insurance and disability pensions — approved for continuity.
Madhya Pradesh achieved Naxal-free status in December 2025 , ahead of the March 2026 Centre deadline.
The Madhya Pradesh Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, on Wednesday, 20 May announced the state's annual transfer policy and welcomed the High Court's ruling recognising Bhojshala in Dhar as the ancient temple of Vagdevi (Goddess Saraswati). The cabinet also cleared continuity of welfare schemes worth nearly ₹3,000 crore and took stock of the state's counter-Naxalism achievements.
Key Transfer Policy Guidelines
Continuing the approach from last year, all transfers will be carried out between 1 June and 15 June — a shorter window than previous cycles to ensure smoother implementation. MSME Minister Chaitanya Kumar Kashyap said all 'A plus notesheet' category transfers, which require the Chief Minister's approval, must be completed by 31 May.
The transfer caps are tiered by department size: departments with up to 200 employees may transfer up to 20% of staff; those with 200 to 1,000 staff may transfer around 15%; departments with 1,000 to 2,000 employees may transfer 10% after additional calculations; and larger departments with over 2,000 employees are capped at 5% transfers. The school education department will operate under a separate policy.
Cases involving serious illnesses such as cancer and kidney disease — on medical board recommendation — along with spouse postings and self-illness cases, are exempt from the policy. All transfer applications will be processed online; offline applications will be accepted where digital infrastructure is unavailable.
Bhojshala HC Ruling Welcomed
The cabinet formally welcomed the recent High Court order recognising Bhojshala — a 750-year-old site in Dhar — as the ancient temple of Vagdevi. Chief Minister Yadav described the ruling as a significant step in restoring the site to its original form and reclaiming what the government termed India's cultural heritage.
Welfare Schemes and Development Decisions
The cabinet approved continuity of schemes worth nearly ₹3,000 crore, covering the Prime Minister's Crop Insurance Scheme, pensions for senior citizens, women, and persons with disabilities, women and child welfare programmes, the Lok Seva Guarantee Act, and the Labour Welfare Act. Revised estimates for the Bandol and Nemawar group water supply schemes in Seoni and Dewas were also cleared.
Naxal-Free Status and Development Push
Chief Minister Yadav noted that Madhya Pradesh achieved Naxal-free status in December 2025, well ahead of the March 2026 deadline set by the Centre. Union Home Minister Amit Shah recently felicitated state police officers at a meeting in Jagdalpur for this achievement. Yadav announced special development plans for formerly Naxal-affected areas, focusing on agriculture, irrigation, roads, and infrastructure to integrate these regions into the mainstream.
Investment and Administrative Reforms
The cabinet highlighted the recently held Indo-France conclave at Kushabhau Thakre Hall, attended by French Ambassador Thierry Mathieu and over 150 representatives from industry, trade, logistics, and green energy sectors. Prominent institutions have reportedly shown interest in investing in the state. The government also completed long-pending appointments of chairpersons and members across various corporations and boards, followed by a one-day training programme at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Good Governance Institute.
With the transfer policy now formalised and multiple development decisions cleared, the cabinet's decisions are set to shape the state's administrative calendar through the first half of the financial year.
Point of View
But the real test will be whether the June 1–15 window is enforced without political exceptions — a persistent problem in past cycles. The cabinet's formal welcome of the Bhojshala ruling signals that cultural heritage restoration will remain a visible political theme for the BJP government in Madhya Pradesh ahead of local elections. On Naxalism, achieving the Centre's target three months early is a genuine administrative win, but the harder challenge — fast-tracking development in areas that suffered 30–35 years of conflict — is only beginning, and the cabinet's announcements on agriculture and roads remain short on specifics.
NationPress
5 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Madhya Pradesh transfer policy 2025?
The MP Cabinet approved a transfer window from 1 June to 15 June 2025, with staff movement capped between 5% and 20% depending on department size. Cases involving serious illness, spouse postings, and self-illness are exempt, and all applications will be processed online.
What did the High Court rule on Bhojshala?
The High Court recognised Bhojshala in Dhar as the ancient temple of Vagdevi (Goddess Saraswati). The 750-year-old site is now being restored to its original form, a decision the MP Cabinet formally welcomed at its 20 May meeting.
Which welfare schemes did the MP Cabinet approve?
The cabinet approved continuity of schemes worth nearly ₹3,000 crore, including the Prime Minister's Crop Insurance Scheme, pensions for senior citizens, women, and persons with disabilities, women and child welfare programmes, the Lok Seva Guarantee Act, and the Labour Welfare Act.
When did Madhya Pradesh become Naxal-free?
Madhya Pradesh achieved Naxal-free status in December 2025, three months ahead of the March 2026 deadline set by the Centre. Union Home Minister Amit Shah felicitated state police personnel for the achievement at a meeting in Jagdalpur.
What is the 'A plus notesheet' transfer category?
'A plus notesheet' transfers are a high-priority category that require the Chief Minister's direct approval. The cabinet directed that all such transfers must be completed by 31 May 2025, before the general transfer window opens on 1 June.
