# Infrastructure and development initiatives in Indian states > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/infrastructure-and-development-initiatives-in-indian-states > Updated: 2026-09-15T12:22:29.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2. In late August 2026, the state governments of Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh announced major infrastructure investments. Rajasthan’s Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma detailed a project exceeding ₹35,107 crore to expand road networks to rural and urban areas. Simultaneously, Madhya Pradesh’s Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav approved ₹10,630 crore for various sectors, including a ₹4,600 crore loan to the Madhya Pradesh Road Development Corporation for major route construction. By mid-September 2026, the Madhya Pradesh Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Yadav, expanded its development agenda by approving proposals exceeding ₹42,490 crore. A primary focus of this funding is the ‘Samagra Shiksha Yojana’, with over ₹36,006 crore allocated to sustain school education quality and vocational training through 2031. Additional allocations include ₹1,166.60 crore for 11 transport schemes to improve citizen facilities, and ₹491 crore for horticulture and food processing to boost farmer income. In the irrigation sector, more than ₹2,607 crore was approved for three major projects—Chitawad in Ujjain, Gaund in Singrauli, and Chanderi in Ashoknagar—aiming to develop irrigation capacity across more than 127,000 hectares. The Cabinet also approved an interest-free loan of ₹2,220 crore to Markfed and sanctioned special assistance of ₹250 for ‘Ladli Behna’ beneficiaries during Raksha Bandhan. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-15: Madhya Pradesh Cabinet approves Rs 42,490 crore for development The Madhya Pradesh Cabinet approved over Rs 42,490 crore for infrastructure, education, and irrigation projects, including Rs 36,006 crore for the Samagra Shiksha scheme and major irrigation developments. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/madhya-pradesh-cabinet-approves-over-42000-crore-rupees-for-development ### 2026-08-25: Indian states Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh announce major road infrastructure investments Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh are investing heavily in road infrastructure, with Rajasthan allocating over ₹35,107 crore and Madhya Pradesh approving ₹10,630 crore for various development projects. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indian-states-rajasthan-and-madhya-pradesh-announce-major-road-infrastructure-investments --- Cite as: Infrastructure and development initiatives in Indian states. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/infrastructure-and-development-initiatives-in-indian-states