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MP Cabinet Approves ₹4,525 Cr for Roads, Bonuses & Irrigation Projects

The Madhya Pradesh Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, has sanctioned a massive ₹4,525 crore for various development and maintenance works under the Public Works Department. Key allocations include funds for an elevated corridor in Ujjain and extensive road development programs spanning 2026-2031. In a major boost for farmers, the council approved a ₹40 per quintal bonus on wheat procured at MSP for the 2026-27 Rabi season. The meeting also cleared a significant micro-irrigation project in Rewa and approved the renaming of the Animal Husbandry Department.

Key Points: MP Cabinet Okays ₹4,525 Cr Development & Farmer Bonus

  • ₹4,525 cr PWD works approved
  • ₹40/quintal wheat bonus for farmers
  • ₹228 cr Panwar Micro Irrigation Project
  • Dept. renamed to 'Gaupalan and Animal Husbandry'
  • Rules transferred to Finance Dept.
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MP Cabinet approves Rs 4,525 Cr for development works under PWD

MP Cabinet approves ₹4,525 crore for PWD works, wheat bonus for farmers, and key irrigation project. Details on road development and department renames.

"The Cabinet also decided to provide a bonus of Rs 40 per quintal on wheat procured from farmers - Official Release"

Bhopal, March 17

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav chaired a cabinet meeting at the state secretariat on Tuesday and the council of ministers gave a nod to various development and maintenance works worth Rs 4,525 under the Public Works Department across the state.

The Cabinet also decided to provide a bonus of Rs 40 per quintal on wheat procured from farmers at the Minimum Support Price (MSP) during the Rabi Marketing Year 2026-27, according to an official release.

As per the Cabinet decision, surplus wheat not accepted by the Government of India will be disposed of through open tender by the Madhya Pradesh State Civil Supplies Corporation, with the state government bearing the associated expenditure.

The bonus amount for farmers will be paid through budget provisions under the concerned department, while the cost of surplus disposal will be reimbursed under the Chief Minister's Farmers Crop Procurement Assistance Scheme.

The Cabinet approved multiple allocations under the Public Works Department, including Rs 945.20 crore for elevated corridor construction in Ujjain, Rs 7.38 crore for continuation of development under public participation schemes (April 2026-March 2031), Rs 50.10 crore for continuation of NDB-funded bridge and road construction projects, Rs 1,543 crore for Madhya Pradesh Road Development Programme-6 (2026-2031), Rs 1,476 crore for Madhya Pradesh Road Development Program-7 (2026-2031), Rs 200.35 crore for maintenance of government residences and rest houses and Rs 300.70 crore for maintenance of office buildings, Satpura and Vindhyachal Bhawans, and operation of Shaurya Smarak.

In another key decision, the council of ministers approved Rs 228.42 crore for the Panwar Micro Irrigation Project in Rewa district, with a command area of 7,350 hectares, will benefit 37 villages in Jawa and Teonthar tehsils.

The Cabinet further approved amendments to the Madhya Pradesh Business Allocation Rules, transferring the "Madhya Pradesh Store Purchase and Service Procurement Rules" from the MSME Department to the Finance Department, with no additional financial burden on the state.

Additionally, the Cabinet approved renaming the Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development Department as the 'Gaupalan and Animal Husbandry Department', and the Directorate accordingly.

- ANI

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Priya S
The Rs 40 per quintal bonus for wheat farmers is a welcome step. MSP itself is often too low, so every extra rupee helps our annadatas. But the real issue is timely procurement. Hope the system is efficient this time.
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Rohit P
Renaming the department to 'Gaupalan and Animal Husbandry' is a positive cultural move. However, I hope the focus remains on practical development like the micro-irrigation project in Rewa. Water conservation is critical for our farmers.
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Sarah B
While the allocations sound impressive, the proof will be in the delivery. MP has seen big announcements before with mixed results on the ground. Citizens need to hold the government accountable for quality work, not just budget numbers.
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Karthik V
The maintenance funds for government buildings and Shaurya Smarak are important too. Often new projects get all the attention while existing assets decay. Balanced development is key. Good cabinet decisions overall.
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Meera T
Transferring procurement rules to Finance Dept might streamline things and curb corruption in MSME dealings. Hope it leads to faster payments to small vendors. That's a big issue for business growth in the state.

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