Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav has directed government officials to prioritise public grievances and ensure their speedy resolution under the Chief Minister Jan Vishwas Abhiyan. He instructed collectors, commissioners, Superintendents of Police (SPs) and Inspector Generals (IGs) to remain in the field during the campaign and resolve as many complaints as possible on the spot.
The Chief Minister said he would now visit any district without prior notice to participate in the campaign and review the progress of grievance redressal activities. He also directed collectors in districts with a large number of pending public complaints to make special efforts to reduce the backlog.
Yadav issued these instructions while addressing a review meeting of collectors, commissioners, SPs and IGs through video conferencing on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
During the meeting, he reviewed the progress of the Jan Vishwas Abhiyan, free property registration under the Swamitva Adhikar Abhilekh Nishpadan and Panjiyan-2026 scheme, rainfall conditions, seasonal disease prevention, infrastructure works and preparations for upcoming state-level events.
CM Mohan Yadav Directs Officials to Resolve Pending Complaints
The Chief Minister described the Jan Vishwas Abhiyan as a government priority aimed at ensuring the timely resolution of public grievances. He instructed all officers to conduct field visits and make efforts to settle complaints at the local level rather than allowing cases to remain pending.
Yadav also reviewed departments with the highest number of pending complaints on the CM Helpline. He directed senior officials of the following departments to improve their performance immediately:
- Revenue Department
- Women and Child Development Department
- Food and Civil Supplies Department
- Public Health and Medical Department
- Public Health Engineering (PHE) Department
Chief Secretary Ashok Barnwal also expressed concern over the performance of some district collectors, stating that certain officials were not treating the campaign with the seriousness it required.
He instructed the concerned collectors to improve their performance immediately, visit the field and ensure effective grievance redressal.
1.60 Lakh Free Property Registrations Completed Under Swamitva Scheme
The Chief Minister reviewed the progress of the Swamitva Adhikar Abhilekh Nishpadan and Registration-2026 scheme, being implemented to provide eligible beneficiaries with ownership rights through free property registration.
According to the figures presented at the meeting, as of October 21, 2026, a total of 1,60,230 free registrations had been completed against the target of 49,48,980 plots.
The initiative aims to facilitate property registration for eligible beneficiaries without charging registration fees, helping them secure formal ownership records.
Yadav directed officials to accelerate the process and ensure that eligible beneficiaries receive the intended benefits.
CM Congratulates Top-Performing Sub-Registrars and Patwaris
The Chief Minister congratulated officials who had performed well in the free registration drive and encouraged them to maintain their progress.
The top three sub-registrars identified on the basis of registration performance were:
- Rajesh Tiwari, Tehsildar, Rewa
- Sanjay Masram, Tehsildar, Chhindwara
- Ranjit Kushwaha, Tehsildar, Shivpuri
The Chief Minister also appreciated the performance of the following three patwaris:
- Jitendra Shukla, Keolari, Seoni
- Virendra Singh Narwaria, Mungaoli, Ashoknagar
- Roop Singh Yadav, Dabra, Gwalior
Yadav stressed that officials should maintain momentum and ensure that the scheme reaches all eligible beneficiaries.
CM Seeks Immediate Improvement in Zero-Progress Areas
The Chief Minister expressed displeasure over areas where no progress had been recorded under the free registration initiative.
He directed the collectors of Rewa, Shahdol and Dhar to ensure immediate improvement in registration figures.
Chief Secretary Ashok Barnwal also expressed strong dissatisfaction with the performance of collectors in the 10 districts reporting the lowest progress under the scheme.
He instructed officials to begin work immediately in patwari circles where the process had not yet started and ensure that implementation moved forward without further delay.
Special Action Plan for 12 Districts Facing Below-Normal Rainfall
Reviewing the state’s rainfall situation, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav directed collectors in 12 districts experiencing below-normal rainfall to prepare special action plans to manage the situation.
He instructed district administrations to focus on agriculture, drinking water availability, irrigation and other essential arrangements, particularly in areas that had received the least rainfall.
Officials informed the meeting that Madhya Pradesh had received 908.4 mm of rainfall against the normal average of 949 mm, representing a deficit of approximately 4%.
While 34 districts had received normal rainfall, the following 12 districts had recorded rainfall at least 19% below normal, according to the figures presented at the meeting:
- Alirajpur
- Dhar
- Jhabua
- Ratlam
- Narmadapuram
- Harda
- Betul
- Indore
- Ujjain
- Pandhurna
- Shajapur
- Chhindwara
The Chief Minister discussed the situation with the collectors concerned and directed them to take special precautions to minimise the impact of the rainfall deficit on agriculture and essential services.
Special Measures to Prevent Seasonal Diseases
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav also directed health authorities to take preventive measures against seasonal illnesses associated with changing weather conditions.
He emphasised that public health must remain a priority and instructed officials to ensure timely identification and treatment of seasonal diseases.
Officials informed the meeting that chest clinics had been opened at all district hospitals and government medical colleges across Madhya Pradesh from October 15.
These clinics are intended to examine patients reporting symptoms such as cough, cold, throat pain and chest discomfort. Medical teams will assess patients to determine whether the symptoms are related to seasonal illnesses or indicate more serious conditions requiring further investigation and treatment.
The Chief Minister called for adequate medical arrangements and vigilance to prevent complications arising from seasonal diseases.
Road Repairs and Construction Works to Be Completed Before Diwali
The meeting also reviewed infrastructure and construction projects following the monsoon season.
The Public Works Department informed the Chief Minister that road repairs and other construction activities had begun after the rains.
Yadav directed officials to include incomplete urban local body projects in the ongoing work programme and accelerate their completion.
He specifically instructed authorities to complete necessary repairs to rain-damaged roads before Diwali.
The Chief Minister also called for faster progress on building construction projects and directed officials to address safety deficiencies at damaged roads, bridges, culverts and accident-prone locations on priority.
He emphasised that infrastructure projects should be completed within their prescribed timelines and that road safety measures should not be delayed.
Madhya Pradesh Foundation Day Celebrations on November 1
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav directed officials to organise the Madhya Pradesh Foundation Day celebrations on a grand scale at Bhopal’s Lal Parade Ground on November 1, 2026.
He also called for an exhibition focusing on agriculture and related subjects as part of the celebrations.
Officials informed the meeting that popular Bollywood singer Monali Thakur would perform during this year’s Foundation Day programme.
The event is expected to highlight the state’s development, agricultural activities and cultural identity.
Gopal Krishna Gram Awards to Be Presented During Govardhan Puja
The meeting also reviewed preparations for the upcoming Govardhan Puja celebrations.
Officials informed the Chief Minister that competitions would be organised among livestock rearers from 208 Vrindavan villages across Madhya Pradesh. The top three performers from each village would receive Gopal Krishna Gram Awards.
The prize money has been set as follows:
- First prize: ₹1 lakh
- Second prize: ₹50,000
- Third prize: ₹25,000
A total of 624 awards will be distributed across the 208 villages.
Yadav also announced that the award programme would be expanded to cover all development blocks from next year, broadening its reach among livestock rearers across the state.
The initiative is intended to recognise and encourage good livestock-rearing practices in rural areas.
Senior Officials Attend the Review Meeting
Several senior state officials attended the review meeting alongside Chief Minister Mohan Yadav.
Those present included Additional Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister’s Office Neeraj Mandloi, Additional Chief Secretary for Home Sanjay Kumar Shukla, Additional Chief Secretary for Culture Shivshekhar Shukla and Director General of Police Kailash Makwana.
Collectors and Superintendents of Police from various districts also participated through video conferencing and presented updates on their preparations and ongoing work.
The meeting highlighted the state government’s focus on public grievance redressal, property registration, rainfall management, public health, infrastructure development and preparations for major state events. The Chief Minister directed officials to improve implementation and ensure that government schemes and administrative services deliver timely benefits to citizens.
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