MP Cabinet approves Rs 10,800 cr for infrastructure development, irrigation project, public welfare
Bhopal, July 14
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav chaired a cabinet meeting held at Mantralaya in Bhopal on Tuesday, and the council of ministers gave the nod to several proposals worth Rs 10,800 crore aimed at strengthening infrastructure, urban development, irrigation and public welfare across the state.
Among the major decisions, the Cabinet approved Rs 8,445 crore for urban infrastructure development over the next five years to accelerate the transformation of cities.
To facilitate procurement of moong beyond the Government of India's target under the Price Support Scheme (PSS) for the Rabi Marketing Season 2024-25 (Rabi Year 2023-24), the Cabinet approved an interest-free government guarantee of Rs 1,587 crore.
Under the decision, the State Government will provide an interest-free government guarantee of Rs 396 crore for the outstanding credit limit availed from Punjab National Bank for a period of six months, from July 19, 2026, to January 18, 2027. An interest-free government guarantee of Rs 1,191 crore for the outstanding credit limit availed from the State Bank of India for a period of one year, from July 3, 2026, to July 2, 2027.
The cabinet further sanctioned Rs 245.45 crore for the continuation of the Water Resources Department's Kundaliya Major Irrigation Project in Rajgarh district during the 16th Central Finance Commission period, from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2031. The project aims to create irrigation potential over 1.39 lakh hectares in Rajgarh and Agar-Malwa districts through the construction of a dam and the implementation of a micro-irrigation system.
Additionally, the Cabinet also decided to transfer the responsibility for the production and supply of Take-Home Ration (THR) from the Madhya Pradesh Rajya Ajeevika Forum to the Women and Child Development Department with immediate effect.
As an interim arrangement, the Women and Child Development Department has been authorised to procure and supply supplementary nutrition through Self-Help Groups (SHGs). It will also ensure the supply of Take-Home Ration through short-term tenders until the Government of India issues revised guidelines, following which a permanent mechanism will be established in accordance with the new norms.
In another decision, the Cabinet approved Rs 521.04 crore for the continued operation of three establishment schemes under the Commercial Tax Department for the next five financial years, from 2026-27 to 2030-31.
The approved allocation includes Rs 60.81 crore for the department's headquarters, Rs 434.81 crore for district offices and Rs 25.42 crore for regional offices. The funds will be used for employees' salaries and allowances, office expenses, professional services and the maintenance of machinery, furniture and vehicles.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Rs 10,800 crore is a lot of money. I'm glad to see the focus on take-home rations for women and children—that SHG model is already working well in some districts. But I hope the state keeps a close eye on accountability and doesn't let funds get wasted in bureaucratic delays.
Finally, some real investment in irrigation! That Kundaliya project covering 1.39 lakh hectares is a game-changer for Rajgarh and Agar-Malwa farmers. Moong procurement guarantee is also helpful. But why are we spending Rs 521 crore on Commercial Tax department establishment? Seems excessive.
Good that the CM is focusing on infrastructure and welfare. But Rs 8,445 crore over five years for urban development—that works out to only about Rs 1,700 crore per year. For a state with so many growing cities, this might not be enough. Need more transparency on how this will be utilized.
As someone from a farming family, I appreciate the focus on irrigation and crop support. But why is the govt waiting till 2026 for some guarantees? These funds should be deployed sooner. And Rs 521 crore just for tax department salaries? Arre bhai, that's too much administrative cost.
Impressive scale of investment. The irrigation project and moong procurement support are smart for agricultural states. But Rs 245 crore for a single project over 5 years seems modest—hope they don't cut corners. Also, transferring THR to Women and Child Development should help streamline nutrition programs.
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