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MP Cabinet Approves ₹19,810 Crore for Irrigation, Roads, and Medical Colleges

The Madhya Pradesh cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, has sanctioned a massive ₹19,810 crore for a wide array of public welfare and development initiatives. Major allocations include over ₹10,800 crore for Public Works Department projects and ₹286 crore for the Midwasa irrigation project in Sagar district. The funds will also support new medical colleges, agricultural mechanisation, and the continuation of key schemes like the Mid-Day Meal program. Additionally, approvals were granted for women-centric services, including eight new One Stop Centres across the state.

Key Points: MP Approves ₹19,810 Crore for Welfare & Development Projects

  • ₹10,801 cr for PWD road projects
  • ₹3,553 cr for rural & nutrition schemes
  • ₹2,250 cr for farm mechanisation
  • ₹1,674 cr for new medical colleges
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MP Cabinet approves Rs 19,810 crore for public welfare, development projects

Madhya Pradesh cabinet sanctions funds for irrigation, roads, medical colleges, and women's welfare under CM Mohan Yadav's leadership.

"The council of ministers approved approximately Rs 19,810 crore for public welfare and development works in the state. - Official Release"

Bhopal, April 13

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav chaired a cabinet meeting held at the Mantralaya on Monday, and the council of ministers approved approximately Rs 19,810 crore for public welfare and development works in the state.

The cabinet also approved proposals related to the Public Works Department (PWD), irrigation projects, women and child development, the establishment of new medical colleges and the agriculture departments.

Among key decisions, the council of ministers granted administrative approval of Rs 286.26 crore for the construction of the Midwasa Medium Irrigation Project in Sagar district. The project is expected to provide irrigation facilities to around 7,200 hectares of land across 27 villages in Sagar tehsil, benefiting local farmers.

Similarly, the Cabinet approved Rs 10,801 crore for various development works under the Public Works Department, which includes Rs 150 crore for development and supervision of BOT roads, Rs 765 crore for payments upon completion of BOT projects, Rs 4,564 crore for annuity payments, and Rs 5,322 crore for the Madhya Pradesh Road Development Corporation externally aided project.

Additionally, under the Panchayat and Rural Development Department, approval of Rs 3,553.35 crore was granted to ensure the smooth operation and continuation of various schemes and programmes, including the Prime Minister Poshan Shakti and Mid-Day Meal schemes, for the period from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2031.

The Cabinet further approved Rs 2,250 crore for the continued implementation of the Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanisation (SMAM) over the next five years. The initiative aims to promote farm mechanisation, establish custom hiring centres through rural youth, encourage crop residue management, and provide subsidies on manually and animal-operated agricultural tools for forest rights holders.

Along with this, the council of ministers granted approval of Rs 1,674 crore for continuing the scheme of establishing new medical colleges in the state with assistance from the Government of India over the next five years. District hospitals will be linked with these medical colleges.

In addition, approval of approximately Rs 1,005 crore was granted to continue health services under the Bhopal Gas Tragedy Relief and Rehabilitation Department until March 31, 2031.

Apart from this, the Council of Ministers approved Rs 240.42 crore for the operation and continuation (2026-27 to 2030-31) of schemes under the Women and Child Development Department, including 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao', One-Stop Centres and the Women Helpline-181.

Furthermore, the Cabinet approved the operation of eight new One Stop Centres across the state, which include Maihar, Mauganj, Pandhurna, Manawar and Pithampur (Dhar), Lasudia and Sanwer (Indore) and Petlawad (Jhabua), aimed at providing support services to women in need.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Rs 10,801 crore for PWD roads is a massive allocation. MP's roads need serious improvement, especially the state highways. Hope this leads to better connectivity and not just repairs that wash away in the next monsoon.
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Anjali F
The approval for new One Stop Centres and continuing Women Helpline-181 is very positive. Women's safety and support systems need sustained funding. The expansion to districts like Jhabua and Indore is a good step.
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Siddharth J
While the announcements sound good, we've seen big budgets before. The real test is execution and timely completion. What about the existing delayed projects? Also, Rs 150 crore for "supervision" of BOT roads seems quite high. Need more clarity on that.
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Karthik V
New medical colleges linked to district hospitals is a fantastic decision. It will improve healthcare access and create more doctors for the state. Long-term investment in health and education is the way forward for MP's development.
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Michael C
As someone who has worked in development, the scale of this allocation is impressive. The continued funding for Poshan Shakti and Mid-Day Meal schemes is vital for child nutrition. Hope the focus on agriculture mechanisation helps reduce the drudgery for farmers.

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