Madhya Pradesh Cabinet approves 20% horizontal reservation for former Agniveers and projects worth over ₹24,500 crore
On 29 September 2026 the Madhya Pradesh Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav approved 20% horizontal reservation for former Agniveers in five uniformed services and proposals worth over ₹24,500 crore.
Summary
The reservation applies to recruitment of police constables, Special Armed Force, jail guards, forest guards and excise constables. The Cabinet also approved the 105.10 km Damoh–Katni four-lane road at ₹4,470.30 crore, ₹5,329.17 crore for honorarium to more than 76,000 guest teachers over five years (2026-27 to 2030-31), ₹3,245.80 crore for health centres and drug control, and continuation of irrigation projects including the Kanh Diversion Project in Ujjain in view of Simhastha 2028.
Key facts
- Decision by
- MP Cabinet chaired by CM Mohan Yadav, 29 September 2026
- Agniveer quota
- 20% horizontal reservation for former Agniveers
- Posts covered
- Police constable, Special Armed Force, jail guard, forest guard, excise constable
- Total approvals
- Over ₹24,500 crore
- Damoh–Katni road
- 105.10 km four-lane, ₹4,470.30 crore
- Guest teachers
- ₹5,329.17 crore for over 76,000 guest teachers (2026-27 to 2030-31)
- Irrigation
- Includes Kanh Diversion Project, Ujjain (Simhastha 2028)
Practice MCQs 3 questions
In September 2026 the Madhya Pradesh Cabinet approved how much horizontal reservation for former Agniveers in uniformed services?
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Correct answer: C — 20%
The MP Cabinet approved 20% horizontal reservation for former Agniveers in five uniformed services.
Which four-lane road project worth ₹4,470.30 crore was approved by the Madhya Pradesh Cabinet on 29 September 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Damoh–Katni
The Cabinet approved the 105.10 km Damoh–Katni four-lane road at ₹4,470.30 crore.
Consider the following statements about the Madhya Pradesh Cabinet decisions of 29 September 2026: 1. The Agniveer reservation covers forest guard and excise constable posts. 2. The Kanh Diversion Project in Ujjain was approved in view of Simhastha 2028. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: the quota covers police constable, SAF, jail guard, forest guard and excise constable posts, and the Kanh Diversion Project was approved in view of Simhastha 2028.