Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav spoke at an event in Jabalpur as part of Fit India Women’s Week 2026, focusing on women’s empowerment, healthcare initiatives, and state development efforts. He praised the HPV vaccination campaign led by PM Narendra Modi, offering free Gardasil vaccines to prevent cervical cancer, previously priced at Rs 9,000, now accessible at no cost. Yadav lauded the campaign for safeguarding against cervical cancer risks and urged families to take advantage of this opportunity.
Chief Minister Yadav emphasized the government’s dedication to women’s welfare, highlighting schemes like Ladli Behna Yojana and Ladli Laxmi Yojana, which have improved the status of daughters. He acknowledged past gender inequalities and India’s cultural values that prioritize mothers and sisters, evident in deity names like Sitaram and Radhe Krishna. The state now provides 50% reservation for women in government roles and local elections, recognizing their significant population representation.
Yadav expressed gratitude to PM Modi for enabling 33% reservation for women in legislative bodies, enhancing female participation in various sectors. He noted women’s achievements in diverse fields, including top Army positions, and commemorated International Women’s Day at Karila Mata for Sita Mata and Luvkush Ji’s birth anniversaries. The government has increased monthly aid under Ladli Behna scheme to Rs 1,250 and plans to provide an additional Rs 3,000 monthly for women in specific industries to support their livelihoods.
