Archive · 24 Sep 2026
Madhya Pradesh Panel Seeks Public Input On Administrative Redistricting
A Madhya Pradesh panel is considering whether some administrative areas should be changed.
These areas include districts, tehsils and development blocks.
The panel says local people should have a say before any changes happen.
People can send ideas and reasons for their suggestions.
Officials will study population, distances, roads, resources and other local conditions.
They will also consider how many staff each area needs.
The panel is visiting different parts of the state to hear suggestions.
People can submit their proposals using a questionnaire on the commission’s website.
The Madhya Pradesh Administrative Unit Reorganisation Commission is seeking public suggestions on reorganising administrative units.
Chairman SN Mishra said citizens and public representatives should be consulted before changes are made.
Proposals may concern divisions, districts, tehsils and janpad development blocks.
The commission will consider population, geography, infrastructure, resources and administrative efficiency.
Citizens, institutions, committees and elected representatives can submit proposals through the commission’s questionnaire.
- Who
- The Madhya Pradesh Administrative Unit Reorganisation Commission, led by chairman SN Mishra, along with officials, citizens and public representatives.
- What
- The commission is collecting suggestions on creating, reorganising, rationalising or abolishing administrative divisions, districts, tehsils and janpad development blocks.
- When
- The meeting was held on Wednesday; no specific date was provided.
- Where
- At Prashasnik Sankul Bhavan in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- To make administration simpler, more accessible and people-oriented while reflecting local needs and public convenience.
- Commission chairman
- SN Mishra
- Meeting location
- Prashasnik Sankul Bhavan, Ujjain
- Areas under review
- Divisions, districts, tehsils and janpad development blocks
- Submission route
- Proposals should be submitted through the collector with supporting facts and reasons.
- Evaluation factors
- Population, geographical distance, natural boundaries, industrial areas, infrastructure, resources and administrative efficiency
- Public participation
- Citizens, institutions, committees and public representatives can respond through the commission’s questionnaire.
- Ujjain briefing
- Collector Raushan Kumar Singh presented details about the area’s geography, industrial units, population, Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple and Simhastha-2028.