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MP Cabinet Clears Rs 29,540 Crore for Development and Welfare Schemes

The Madhya Pradesh Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, approved financial proposals worth over Rs 29,540 crore for development and welfare. Key approvals include Rs 6,900 crore for road projects and Rs 6,115 crore for the Indira Gandhi Old Age Pension Scheme. A new medical college in Budni, with 100 MBBS seats and a 500-bed hospital, received Rs 763.40 crore. Additionally, a micro-irrigation project in Neemuch was sanctioned to benefit 5,200 hectares of farmland.

Key Points: MP Cabinet Approves Rs 29,540 Crore for Development

  • Rs 15,598 crore approved for Finance Department schemes until 2031
  • Rs 6,900 crore allocated for urban and city roads
  • Rs 6,115 crore sanctioned for old age pension scheme
  • Rs 763 crore approved for new medical college in Budni
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MP Cabinet approves over Rs 29,540 crore for development, public welfare schemes

Madhya Pradesh Cabinet approves over Rs 29,540 crore for roads, healthcare, old age pension, and irrigation projects, including a new medical college in Budni.

"The Council of Ministers approved several major financial proposals, development projects and welfare schemes worth more than Rs 29,540 crore - State Government"

Bhopal, May 11

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav chaired a cabinet meeting held at the state secretariat in Bhopal on Monday, granting permission to various key decisions in the interest of public welfare and infrastructure development in the state.

During the meeting, the Council of Ministers approved several major financial proposals, development projects and welfare schemes worth more than Rs 29,540 crore, aimed at strengthening public services, roads, infrastructure, healthcare, irrigation and social security across the state.

The Cabinet approved Rs 15,598.27 crore for the continuation, testing and administrative approval of publicly funded programmes, schemes and projects under the Finance Department for the period of the 16th Finance Commission from April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2031.

The Council of Ministers also granted Rs 6,900 crore for the construction, upgradation and strengthening of urban and city roads under the Public Works Department during the 16th Finance Commission period. The amount includes Rs 2,100 crore for new construction and road upgradation works and Rs 4,800 crore for road strengthening projects.

In a major social welfare decision, the Cabinet sanctioned Rs 6,115.99 crore for the continuation of the Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme under the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) for the next five years beginning April 1, 2026. Under the scheme, senior citizens aged 60 years and above living below the poverty line receive a monthly pension of Rs 600.

Additionally, the Cabinet further granted revised administrative approval of Rs 763.40 crore for the establishment of an MBBS, nursing and paramedical college in Budni in Sehore district, replacing the earlier approved amount of Rs 714.91 crore. The project includes a new medical college with 100 MBBS seats, a 500-bed affiliated hospital, a nursing college with 60 seats and a paramedical college with 60 seats.

Along with this, the Council of Ministers approved Rs 163.95 crore for the Khumansingh Shivaji Reservoir micro-irrigation project in Neemuch district, which is expected to provide irrigation facilities to around 5,200 hectares of land across 22 villages in Neemuch tehsil.

The Cabinet also approved an increase in discretionary grant assistance provided by state ministers from the current limit of Rs 16,000 to Rs 25,000 per case.

- ANI

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Priya S
Great to see the micro-irrigation project in Neemuch! As someone from a farming family, I know how crucial irrigation is for our farmers. 5,200 hectares of land getting irrigation facilities will transform livelihoods. The Rs 163.95 crore spent on Khumansingh Shivaji Reservoir project seems well worth it.
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Vikram M
Impressive planning by the MP Cabinet – allocating Rs 15,598 crore for the 16th Finance Commission period shows forward-thinking. But I'm a bit skeptical about the discretionary grant increase from Rs 16,000 to Rs 25,000 per case for ministers. That's a 56% increase! It could be useful for genuine emergency relief, but we all know how such funds can be misused. Should have kept it under stricter oversight.
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Sarah B
Good to see infrastructure investment in Madhya Pradesh. The Rs 6,900 crore for urban roads is much needed – I travel to Indore often and the roads there could definitely use upgrading. The medical college in Budni will also help reduce the burden on existing hospitals. Well done, CM Yadav!
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Ananya R
The old age pension scheme continuation for 5 years is a good move for senior citizens below poverty line. Rs 600 per month is still very low though – with inflation, that's hardly enough for basic needs. Wish they had increased the amount too, not just continued it. Still, better than nothing for our elderly.
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Rohit P
Finally some proper planning! Rs 763 crore for a medical college with 100 MBBS seats plus nursing and paramedical facilities in Budni

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