MP Cabinet approves exclusion of Pachmarhi Nazul from sanctuary, declares revenue Nazul
Bhopal, January 27
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav chaired a cabinet meeting held at the Mantralaya on Tuesday and the council of ministers gave its nod to several key proposals.
According to an official release, the Cabinet approved the revision of the Nazul land area of Pachmarhi town under the control of the Special Area Development Authority (SADA), declaring 395.939 hectares of land as Revenue Nazul by excluding it from the Pachmarhi Sanctuary area.
The Cabinet also granted administrative approval of Rs 390 crore for the development of buffer zones under the State's nine tiger reserves over a period of five years, from the financial year 2026-27 to 2030-31. Under the new scheme, development works in buffer zones will include chain-link fencing in sensitive areas, wildlife protection measures, pasture development, creation of water sources, fire safety arrangements, wildlife treatment and health check-ups and skill upgradation initiatives.
The council of ministers further approved two irrigation projects in Narmadapuram district costing Rs 215.47 crore and approved the continuation of 17 schemes of the Tribal Affairs Department, Food & Civil Supplies Department, and Revenue Department for the period from 2026-27 to 2030-31, with a total financial outlay of Rs 17,864.26 crore.
Of these, Rs 377.26 crore was approved for 15 schemes of the Tribal Affairs Department, including fee reimbursement, pre-examination coaching, Scout and Guide activities, transportation, health services, and various awards. An allocation of Rs 15,000 crore was approved for the Chief Minister's Farmer Crop Procurement Assistance Scheme under the Food & Civil Supplies Department, while Rs 2,487 crore was approved for the construction of tehsil, district, and divisional offices and residential buildings under the Revenue Department.
Additionally, the Cabinet approved a revised scheme titled 'Overseas Employment Placement Scheme 2025' for Other Backward Class (OBC) Youth, replacing the earlier scheme for unemployed backward class youth launched in 2022. Under the revised scheme, Rs 45 crore will be spent over the next three years, enabling 600 OBC youth each year to secure employment opportunities abroad.
— ANI
Reader Comments
While development is important, I hope the exclusion of land from the sanctuary area is done with proper environmental impact studies. Pachmarhi's ecosystem is fragile. The buffer zone development for tiger reserves sounds good on paper, but execution is key. Hope the funds are used transparently.
The allocation of Rs 15,000 crore for the CM's Farmer Crop Procurement Assistance Scheme is huge! If implemented properly, this can be a game-changer for MP's farmers. Procurement at MSP is a major issue. Let's see if this brings real relief to the annadata.
The overseas employment scheme for OBC youth is a forward-looking initiative. Providing skills and opportunities for global jobs can uplift many families. However, Rs 45 crore over 3 years for 600 youth per year seems a bit modest? Hope there's robust placement support and not just financial aid.
So many schemes approved with massive budgets. My humble request to the government: please focus on last-mile delivery. We often see announcements, but the benefits don't always reach the common man. The tribal welfare schemes sound comprehensive, but their success depends on ground-level implementation.
Good to see irrigation projects getting approval. Water is life for our farmers in Narmadapuram. Development of offices and residential buildings under Revenue Dept is also needed for better public service delivery. Overall, a balanced cabinet meeting covering environment, agriculture, tribal welfare, and employment. 👏
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