CM, Governors & Schemes
MP GK · CM, राज्यपाल और योजनाएं · 18 facts
Capital of MP: Bhopal (executive, legislative); Jabalpur houses the MP High Court
MP Vidhan Sabha: 230 seats, unicameral legislature; members elected for 5-year term
MP sends 29 members to Lok Sabha and 11 members to Rajya Sabha
First CM of MP: Ravi Shankar Shukla (1956-1956), considered first proper elected CM after state formation
Shivraj Singh Chouhan: Longest-serving CM of MP — served 4 terms (2005-2023) totalling ~16 years
Kamal Nath: Congress CM of MP (Dec 2018 – March 2020); resigned after Jyotiraditya Scindia led rebellion
Mohan Yadav: Current CM of MP (since December 2023); BJP leader from Ujjain
Governor of MP: Mangubhai Patel (appointed 2021); constitutional head of the state
Ladli Laxmi Yojana: Launched in 2007 by MP for girl child welfare; provides Rs 1.43 lakh total benefit; adopted by 11+ states
Ladli Behna Yojana: Launched 2023 by CM Shivraj; provides Rs 1,000-1,250/month to women (18-60 years)
Mukhyamantri Teerth Darshan Yojana: Free pilgrimage for senior citizens (60+) to 19 sacred sites across India
Mukhyamantri Sikho-Kamao Yojana: Launched 2023; stipend to youth (18-29) to learn skills from registered establishments
MP Mukhyamantri Kisan Kalyan Yojana: MP farmers get additional Rs 4,000/year on top of PM-KISAN Rs 6,000
Narmada Seva Mission (2017): PM Modi and CM Shivraj launched mega mission for cleaning and conservation of Narmada
MP has 52 districts; Madhya Pradesh Tribal Welfare Department manages welfare of 46 tribal communities
Jan Seva Kendras: MP's single-window public service delivery system; 3,000+ services available online
Smart Cities: Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior, Jabalpur, Ujjain selected under India's Smart Cities Mission
MPPSC (Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission): Conducts state civil services exam for gazetted officer recruitment