RSS to overhaul structure in MP:Malwa, Mahakaushal, Madhya Bharat provinces to be scrapped, plan to create 9 new divisions

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has decided to introduce a significant change in its organisational structure during its centenary year. As part of this overhaul, the three existing provinces in Madhya Pradesh, Malwa, Mahakaushal, and Madhya Bharat, will be abolished and replaced with around six new divisions. The decision was finalised at the organisation’s recently held Pratinidhi Sabha (representative assembly) meeting. Under the new framework, the entire state will be overseen by a single Pracharak (full-time worker) along with an executive committee, while approximately 80 new divisions will be created across the country. This restructuring is aimed at enabling district and departmental workers to directly connect with divisional Pracharaks, thereby improving coordination and efficiency. Focus on faster decisions and youth participation The RSS leadership believes that this new structure will accelerate organisational work, facilitate quicker decision-making, and provide greater responsibilities to younger members. Further details on the changes are expected to be shared by Dr Prakash Shastri, Sanghchalak of the Malwa region in Indore. Nationwide implementation planned Until now, the RSS’s operations in Madhya Pradesh were divided into three provinces. Under the revised system, one Pracharak will manage the entire state, while separate Pracharaks will be appointed for each division. The change is expected to strengthen operations at both district and divisional levels, while also creating more opportunities for young workers and enhancing the organisation’s overall network. RSS officials have stated that the centenary year is being observed as the “Year of Youth Struggle and Youth of Struggle”, and this restructuring aligns with that vision. The new system is not limited to Madhya Pradesh and will soon be implemented across the country. New roles and administrative changes With the abolition of the provincial structure in Madhya Pradesh, the roles of provincial Pracharaks and their executive committees will also cease to exist. A single State Pracharak will now oversee all activities in the state. Each division will have its own executive committee led by a Pracharak, with teams of up to 30 office-bearers to ensure more effective management. The current ‘Vibhag Pracharaks’ (divisional-level functionaries) will be redesignated as ‘Sambhag Pracharaks’ (zonal-level functionaries). Those who do not fit into the new roles will be reassigned to other key responsibilities within the organisation. Current leadership and future appointments At present, three Prant Pracharaks are responsible for different regions in Madhya Pradesh. Rajmohan oversees Malwa, Vimal Gupta handles Madhya Bharat, and Brajkant Chaturvedi is in charge of Mahakaushal. Following the restructuring, one of these three is expected to be appointed as the State Pracharak, responsible for the entire state. The remaining two may be assigned larger roles at the national level or within allied organisations of the RSS. Key divisional centres identified Under the new structure, several cities will serve as major divisional centres. These include Indore, Gwalior, Bhopal, Ujjain, Jabalpur, Rewa, Sagar, Khandwa, and Narmadapuram. Administrative operations for their respective regions will be managed from these hubs.