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1. Which Indian state has approved a 35% job reservation for women in state government services?
Madhya Pradesh has taken a significant step towards women's empowerment by approving a 35% reservation for women in all state government recruitments. This decision was made under the leadership of Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and Deputy CM Rajendra Shukla, who hailed it as a major move towards empowering women. The state has also made other key announcements, including the opening of 254 new fertilizer sales centres, the establishment of a 660 MW thermal power plant, and increasing the recruitment age for assistant professors in medical colleges. These initiatives aim to improve the lives of citizens, boost employment, and drive economic growth.