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MP Cabinet Approves Massive ₹30,000 Cr Tribal & Rural Infra Push, Extends PM Road Scheme

The Madhya Pradesh Cabinet has sanctioned a massive infrastructure package worth thousands of crores, focusing heavily on rural and tribal development. Key approvals include the construction of nearly 20,000 km of new roads and 1,200 bridges, along with the extension of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana until 2031. Major irrigation projects in Burhanpur district, including a ₹1,676 crore scheme, aim to benefit over 22,600 farmer families. The government also announced a shift towards fully digital, paperless Cabinet proceedings following the meeting.

Key Points: MP Cabinet OKs Mega Tribal & Rural Infra Projects Worth ₹30,000 Cr

  • 20,000 km new roads & 1,200 bridges approved
  • PM Gram Sadak Yojana extended to 2031
  • Major irrigation projects for Burhanpur district
  • Focus on tribal communities across 22 districts
  • Move towards paperless digital Cabinet
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MP Cabinet approves infra, irrigation projects for tribal & rural areas; PM rural road scheme extended till 2031

Madhya Pradesh Cabinet approves thousands of km of roads, bridges, and major irrigation projects for tribal areas, extending PMGSY till 2031.

"The state Cabinet cleared continuation of road and bridge projects under the Tribal Justice Mega Campaign, a key initiative linked to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's schemes - Chaitanya Kashyap"

Bhopal, Jan 6

The Madhya Pradesh Cabinet, in its meeting on Tuesday, approved a series of ambitious infrastructure, road connectivity, and irrigation projects totalling worth thousands of crores, with a strong focus on rural and tribal development.

In a major boost to rural connectivity, the state Cabinet sanctioned projects involving construction of nearly 20,000 km of new roads and 1,200 new bridges at an estimated cost of Rs 17,196 crore.

Additionally, renovation (upgradation) of 8,8517 km of roads under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana between 2026 and 2031 was approved with a budget of Rs 10,000 crore.

Special emphasis was laid on tribal and rural areas.

"The state Cabinet cleared continuation of road and bridge projects under the Tribal Justice Mega Campaign, a key initiative linked to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's schemes, including PM Jan Dhan Yojana adaptations for Bhil, Sahariya, and other tribal communities across 22 districts. This phase includes 1,039 km of roads and 112 bridges (small) at a cost of Rs 795 crore," Micro, Small and Medium Entreprise Department (MSME) Minister Chaitanya Kashyap told reporters after the Cabinet meeting.

Irrigation infrastructure received significant attention in the Burhanpur district.

A medium irrigation project worth Rs 922 crore will provide irrigation to 17,700 hectares, while a larger project in the Nepanagar Assembly constituency, costing Rs 1,676 crore, will cover 34,100 hectares.

As many as 22,600 farmer families will get benefit from this development project, Minister Kashyap said.

"Further, under the Narmada Valley Development Authority, the multi-purpose Narmada-Shipra Link Project (Rs 2,489.65 crore) and the Badnawar Micro Lift Irrigation Scheme (Rs 1,520 crore) were awarded to respective project companies. These schemes have been given to Narmada Basin Company Limited. Whatever amount has been invested will be converted to equity. It will benefit the area, particularly farmers through lift irrigation," the Minister added.

These two schemes have been implemented for tribal families in Madhya Pradesh, he said.

"Burhanpur district is on 41th rank which is why the district has been given priority," he clarified.

Marking a step towards digital governance, tablets were distributed to all Ministers during the meeting.

The BJP-led state government announced that after the next two Cabinet meetings, all proceedings and work will transition to a fully digital tablet-based system, making Madhya Pradesh one of the states pioneering paperless Cabinet functioning, the Minister said.

The state Cabinet also reiterated its commitment as the Year 2025 was observed as the "Year of Industry and Employment", with future focus shifting towards agriculture and agro-based industries.

Special innovations and schemes will be prioritised for tribal-dominated regions to promote inclusive growth.

- IANS

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Priya S
Finally, some focus on irrigation in Burhanpur! My uncle is a farmer there and has struggled with water for years. The 34,100 hectare project sounds promising. Let's hope the benefits reach the actual farmers and aren't lost in corruption.
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Aman W
Thousands of crores for projects is good, but where is the transparency? We need real-time tracking of these projects online. The tablet-based cabinet is a nice step, but the real test is on the ground. Accountability is key.
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Sarah B
As someone who has worked in rural development, the focus on tribal communities (Bhil, Sahariya) through specific schemes is crucial. Inclusive growth cannot happen without targeted infrastructure. The Narmada-Shipra link is a massive, ambitious project.
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Karthik V
Extending PMGSY till 2031 is a sensible decision. Rural roads change everything - access to markets, hospitals, schools. The shift in focus to agriculture and agro-industries after 2025 also makes perfect sense for MP's economy. Good long-term vision.
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Nisha Z
My village in a tribal district still has kaccha roads that wash away every monsoon. Hearing about 1,039 km of roads under the Tribal Justice campaign gives hope. Please ensure quality construction, not just ticking boxes. Jai Hind!

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