After a gap of five years, the state launches a fresh selection drive. Eligible women can apply until December 16, 2026, with the entire selection process scheduled for completion by March 2027.

Jabalpur, November 3, 2026.

In a major initiative to strengthen healthcare services in rural Madhya Pradesh, the state government has initiated the selection process for 3,062 ASHA workers. The recruitment exercise is taking place after nearly five years, and detailed instructions have been issued to all districts to ensure a transparent and time-bound selection process.

Eligible women can submit their applications online through the MP e-Seva Portal (https://eseva.mp.gov.in) between November 16 and December 16, 2026. Only applications submitted through the online portal will be considered valid.

District-Level Selection Under Collector’s Supervision

The entire selection process will be conducted at the district level under the supervision of the District Health Committee, chaired by the respective District Collector. Selection will be restricted to the villages identified for recruitment and the number of positions allocated to each village.

Eligibility Criteria for Applicants

Women applying for the positions must fulfil the following conditions:

• Must be a resident of the concerned village.
• Must be married.
• Age must be between 21 and 45 years.
• Minimum educational qualification must be Class 10 pass.

The prescribed educational qualifications and applicable priority criteria will be followed during the selection process.

Selection Schedule: March 2027 Deadline

The government has announced the following schedule for completing the recruitment exercise:

• November 16 – December 16, 2026: Online application submission.
• December 17–25, 2026: Applications will be presented before the Gram Sabha.
• December 26, 2026 – January 18, 2027: Gram Sabha will approve and forward selection proposals.
• January 19 – February 5, 2027: Claims and objections will be resolved at the block level.
• February 6–25, 2027: District-level appeals will be received and addressed.
• February 26 – March 5, 2027: Final approval will be obtained from the District Health Committee.

Selection orders will be issued only after final approval. Subsequently, between March 6 and March 20, 2027, requests for generating identification IDs of selected ASHA workers will be submitted through the ASHA Portal. Their documents will be verified and approved by the state headquarters before the IDs are generated.

Health Department Issues Firecracker Safety Advisory Ahead of Festive Celebrations

Parents urged to supervise children during fireworks; citizens advised to follow safety precautions and seek immediate medical attention in case of burns or eye injuries.

Jabalpur, November 3, 2026.

With festive celebrations approaching, the Madhya Pradesh Health Department has issued a public safety advisory to prevent accidents and health complications caused by firecrackers. Citizens have been advised to exercise caution before, during and after fireworks and follow appropriate safety measures.

The department has recommended bursting firecrackers only in open and safe areas, maintaining adequate distance from buildings, vehicles, dry vegetation and combustible materials. People should wear cotton clothing and closed footwear while handling fireworks.

Children should never be allowed to burst crackers without adult supervision. Parents should also ensure that children do not carry firecrackers in their pockets.

Essential Safety Rules While Handling Firecrackers

• Keep a bucket filled with water or sand near the fireworks area.
• Light only one firecracker at a time.
• Maintain a safe distance between the face, hands and burning crackers.
• Never hold flowerpots, spinning wheels or bombs in your hands. Place them on level ground before lighting.
• Never launch rockets by hand or in a horizontal direction.
• Do not cover firecrackers with tin containers, glass bottles or closed utensils.
• If a firecracker fails to explode, do not approach it immediately. Wait at least 20 minutes before pouring water over it to neutralise it.
• Never throw firecrackers towards people or animals.

Firecracker Smoke and Noise Can Affect Health

The smoke and harmful chemical substances released by firecrackers can aggravate respiratory and cardiovascular problems. People suffering from asthma and bronchitis should take extra precautions and remain indoors during fireworks.

The department has also advised citizens to avoid excessively loud firecrackers, as exposure to high noise levels may adversely affect hearing.

After celebrations, used and unexploded firecrackers should not be left scattered in open spaces. They must be disposed of safely, and hands should be thoroughly washed with soap and water.

Immediate First Aid in Case of Accidents

In case of burns, the affected area should immediately be cooled under clean running water at normal temperature. Rings, watches and bangles should be carefully removed before swelling develops.

If an eye injury occurs, the affected eye should not be rubbed, and medical advice should be sought immediately. Serious burns, deep wounds or blast-related injuries require prompt treatment at the nearest hospital.

The Health Department has appealed to residents to celebrate festivals responsibly and prioritise the safety of their families and surrounding communities.

Madhya Pradesh Hospitals on High Alert Ahead of Diwali; Burn Units and Ambulance Services to Remain Prepared

Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav directs district collectors to inspect emergency facilities; hospitals instructed to ensure round-the-clock medical services and essential resources.

Special awareness drive against carbide guns; emergency referrals and air ambulance arrangements to be strengthened.

Jabalpur, November 3, 2026.

In view of the possibility of firecracker-related accidents during the upcoming festive season, the Madhya Pradesh government has directed healthcare institutions across the state to strengthen their emergency preparedness.

Following the instructions of Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav, all District Collectors have been asked to inspect burn wards and burn units operating in government district hospitals and medical colleges and ensure that these facilities remain fully functional.

The Public Health and Medical Education Department has issued detailed instructions to government hospitals and medical colleges to ensure the availability of beds, medicines, medical equipment and adequate healthcare personnel.

Additional Chief Secretary for Public Health and Medical Education, Mrs. Rashmi Arun Shami, has issued comprehensive guidelines in this regard.

24-Hour Availability of Doctors and Medical Facilities

Hospitals have been instructed to ensure round-the-clock availability of doctors, nursing officers and paramedical staff.

Essential medicines, medical supplies and diagnostic equipment must be available to treat burn injuries, eye injuries, injuries to hands and legs, hearing-related damage and respiratory complications caused by firecracker smoke.

Regular inspections of burn wards will be conducted to assess bed availability, medical resources and staffing arrangements. Government and private hospitals, along with medical colleges, have also been instructed to review the condition of admitted burn injury patients every day.

Carbide Guns Pose Serious Risks to Children

The department has issued a special warning against the use of illegally manufactured carbide guns.

Explosions from these devices can scatter small plastic and metal fragments, causing severe injuries to the eyes, face and skin. Acetylene gas released during the process can also cause fire-related accidents and burns.

Children and adolescents are particularly vulnerable to injuries involving the eyelids, conjunctiva and cornea, which may result in permanent vision loss.

The public will be sensitised about the dangers of carbide guns and unsafe fireworks.

Emergency Referrals and Ambulance Services to Be Strengthened

Hospitals have been instructed to provide immediate first aid and stabilise seriously injured patients before referring them to higher medical centres.

Referral documents must contain complete details of treatment provided, diagnostic tests conducted and further medical requirements. The receiving hospital must be informed in advance, and continuous follow-up of referred patients must be ensured.

Names and mobile numbers of emergency-duty doctors, ambulance drivers and paramedical personnel must be prominently displayed in hospitals.

The 108 ambulance fleet must remain fully operational with oxygen supplies and essential equipment. With approval from the District Collector, patients may be referred to hospitals in other districts or states. Air ambulance facilities may also be used for critically ill patients as per applicable rules.

Immediate Care and Specialist Treatment for Eye Injuries

If sparks, gunpowder, chemicals or metal and plastic particles enter the eyes during fireworks, people should avoid rubbing the affected eye or attempting to remove foreign objects themselves.

Eye drops should not be used without medical advice.

In case of chemical exposure, the affected eye should be rinsed with clean water or normal saline for 15 to 20 minutes. It should then be lightly covered with sterile gauze, followed by immediate consultation with an eye specialist. Pressure must not be applied to the eye.

For corneal burns, foreign objects or serious eye injuries, specialist examinations and necessary diagnostic facilities, including slit-lamp examination, X-rays or CT scans, should be arranged.

Patients with serious eye injuries must be referred immediately to the nearest government medical college after receiving initial treatment.

PMAY-Urban 2.0: Special Housing Camps Across Madhya Pradesh; Home Loan Interest Subsidy of Up to ₹1.80 Lakh

Banks, housing finance companies and developers to participate in special buyer-seller camps every Friday; eligible families to receive assistance with housing loans and interest subsidies.

Jabalpur, November 3, 2026.

In an effort to help more urban families realise their dream of owning a home, the Madhya Pradesh government is stepping up the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana–Urban 2.0.

Under the Interest Subsidy Scheme (ISS) component, eligible beneficiaries from the Economically Weaker Section (EWS), Low Income Group (LIG) and Middle Income Group (MIG) will be entitled to an interest subsidy of up to ₹1.80 lakh on eligible home loans, subject to prescribed conditions.

The scheme will also cover eligible housing loans sanctioned and disbursed on or after September 1, 2024.

Special Buyer-Seller Camps Every Friday

To expand the reach of the scheme, special buyer-seller camps will be organised every Friday across all urban local bodies in Madhya Pradesh. Depending on local requirements, these camps may also be conducted on other designated days.

Banks, Housing Finance Companies (HFCs), government developers and private builders will participate in these camps on a common platform.

Eligible applicants will receive on-the-spot guidance and assistance regarding home loan applications and the process of obtaining interest subsidies under the ISS component.

The ISS component will also be included in camps organised under the Mukhyamantri Jan Vishwas Abhiyan-2026.

Application Targets Fixed for Urban Local Bodies

The government has established specific targets for new applications under the ISS component through the Unified Web Portal.

• Indore Municipal Corporation – 50,000 applications.
• Bhopal Municipal Corporation – 50,000 applications.
• Gwalior, Jabalpur and Ujjain Municipal Corporations – 25,000 applications each.
• Remaining 11 Municipal Corporations – 10,000 applications each.
• Municipal Councils – 500 applications each.
• Nagar Parishads – 100 applications each.

To achieve these targets, citizens who received building permissions after September 1, 2024, will be contacted and encouraged to avail themselves of the scheme’s benefits.

Monthly Review Meetings Under District Collector’s Guidance

To improve implementation and accelerate loan approvals, monthly meetings of the District Level Bankers’ Committee (DLBC) will be organised at district headquarters.

These meetings will be conducted under the guidance of the District Collector, with a focus on strengthening coordination between banks and financial institutions and ensuring faster disposal of beneficiary applications.

Alternative Routes Being Explored to Ease Farmers’ Access to Sahajpur Pea Market

MLA Neeraj Singh joins Collector and SP in inspecting roads across Shahpura region; around 300–400 tractors reach the market every day.

Jabalpur, November 3, 2026.

The district administration has begun examining alternative routes to improve the movement of farmers and agricultural vehicles travelling to Sahajpur Pea Market.

On Tuesday, MLA Shri Neeraj Singh, District Collector Arun Kumar Vishwakarma and Superintendent of Police Sampat Upadhyay jointly inspected several roads in the Shahpura region.

The inspection was aimed at identifying convenient routes for farmers transporting peas from Shahpura, Chargawan, Belkheda and Gotegaon to Sahajpur Market.

Multiple Alternative Routes Inspected

The team inspected the road connecting the toll plaza to Ghunsaur via Kisraud, along with the route linking Patan Road to Shahpura Bypass.

The old railway underbridge near Kaithra railway crossing was also examined. In addition, officials inspected the alternative road connecting the rear side of Shahpura Market to Bhitoni Railway Station.

The team also reviewed the existing arrangements at Sahajpur Pea Market and assessed possible improvements in traffic movement.

Around 300–400 Tractors Arrive Daily

The Shahpura region receives substantial agricultural traffic from Chargawan, Shahpura, Belkheda and Gotegaon.

According to the information provided by officials, approximately 300 to 400 tractors carrying peas travel to and from Sahajpur Pea Market every day.

Identifying suitable alternative routes is expected to make transportation easier for farmers and help reduce traffic congestion in the surrounding areas.

District Administration Approves ₹4 Lakh Financial Assistance for Parvati Kol Following Public Grievance Hearing

After her husband’s death in a drowning incident, the distressed family receives relief; approval letter personally delivered at their residence following the Collector’s intervention.

Jabalpur, November 3, 2026.

In a prompt response to a grievance raised during a public hearing, the Jabalpur district administration has approved financial assistance of ₹4 lakh for Parvati Kol, a resident of Ward No. 01 in Sihora.

Her husband, Late Kamlesh Kol, died after drowning at Muhari Dam on January 29, 2026. Following his untimely death, the family faced financial difficulties and approached the administration seeking assistance.

Collector Directs Immediate Action

Taking serious note of the matter during the public hearing, District Collector Arun Kumar Vishwakarma instructed the Rural Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) to initiate the necessary proceedings and provide assistance in accordance with applicable regulations.

Acting on the instructions, the SDM Rural processed the case under the provisions of Revenue Book Circular 6-4 and approved financial assistance of ₹4 lakh for the deceased person’s family.

Following the Collector’s directions, the concerned official personally visited the family’s residence and handed over the financial assistance approval letter.

The timely intervention by the district administration has provided significant relief to the family during a difficult period.

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