Madhya Pradesh Cabinet approves Rs 13,790 crore for state development

The Madhya Pradesh Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, has approved financial proposals exceeding Rs 13,790 crore to bolster infrastructure, agriculture, sports, and judicial systems across the state.

Key initiatives include the launch of the ‘Mukhyamantri Sugam Bus Transport Scheme’ on September 25, starting in Bhopal. The government aims to deploy 350 buses initially, with a long-term goal of 14,981 buses by 2030-31 to improve rural and urban connectivity. These buses will feature CCTV and GPS monitoring.

In the agricultural sector, the cabinet sanctioned significant funding for irrigation, including Rs 4,197.58 crore for the Jawad-Nimach Pressurised Micro Irrigation Project and over Rs 760 crore for projects in Rajgarh. Additionally, the Chief Minister announced plans to provide farmers with 10 hours of daytime electricity to support productivity.

To promote youth development, Rs 962.50 crore has been allocated to construct ‘Chief Minister Sports Complexes’ across 140 assembly constituencies. These facilities will include indoor and outdoor sports amenities and helipads for emergency medical use. The cabinet also approved the procurement of 2,800 MW of thermal power to meet future energy demands.