Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday announced that his government will give 5% reservation in medical studies to students from government schools.

“For the first time in the country, the Madhya Pradesh government has taken a decision to be implemented from this year under which 5 per cent reservation will be given to children from government school in medical studies. Only government school students will be admitted for these seats,” PTI quoted Chouhan as saying.

“Only students from private schools used to clear NEET till now. But two lists will be prepared from now, one for government school students and another for those from private schools,” he added.

The CM also emphasised the importance of providing opportunities to economically disadvantaged children.

Chouhan made the announcement while addressing an event in Jabalpur.