MP: Cabinet approves Rs 5,960 crore development initiatives
Bhopal, June 23
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav chaired a Cabinet meeting held at the state secretariat on Tuesday and the Council of Ministers approved a series of public welfare and development initiatives worth Rs 5,960 crores.
To strengthen women's empowerment and social upliftment, the Cabinet approved the continuation of the Mukhyamantri Kanya Vivah Yojana and Kalyani Vivah Sahayata Yojana with a financial outlay of Rs 1,740.57 crore for the next five years, beginning April 1, 2026.
Under the scheme, eligible girls, widows and deserted women from economically weaker families receive financial assistance of Rs 55,000 for marriage through mass marriage programmes. Between 2021-22 and 2025-26, more than Rs 989.80 crore was disbursed to 1,72,905 beneficiaries under the initiative.
The Council of Ministers also granted in-principle approval for a major education expansion programme involving the upgradation of 225 government middle schools into high schools and 300 high schools into higher secondary schools over a three-year period from 2026-27 to 2028-29. An estimated expenditure of Rs 635.24 crore has been approved for the initiative.
Under the Viksit Madhya Pradesh @2047 vision, the state aims to achieve a 100 per cent Gross Enrolment Ratio by 2029. Based on district-level mapping, there is a requirement for 315 high schools and 214 higher secondary schools. Currently, the state's Gross Enrolment Ratio stands at 75 per cent at the high school level and 55 per cent at the higher secondary level.
The Cabinet further approved revised conditions for providing short-term crop loans to farmers at zero per cent interest during 2026-27. Under the revised system, a single annual credit limit will replace separate due dates for Kharif and Rabi loans. Farmers borrowing up to Rs 3 lakh and repaying within the stipulated period will continue to receive crop loans at zero interest through interest subsidies provided by the state government.
In another key decision, the Cabinet approved the establishment of a new Government Law College in Shujalpur in Shajapur district from the academic session 2026-27. The government sanctioned 17 posts, including nine teaching and eight non-teaching positions, along with an expenditure of Rs 2.39 crore for the institution.
Additionally, the Council of Ministers approved Rs 3,580.07 crore for transportation and commission reimbursement under the Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS) for the period from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2031, covering the tenure of the 16th Central Finance Commission.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Finally some real action on education! 225 middle schools to high schools and 300 high schools to higher secondary is a massive move. As someone from a small town, I know how far kids have to travel for higher classes. This will change lives. 👏
Zero percent crop loans up to ₹3 lakh is a blessing for our farmers. My father-in-law has struggled with high interest rates for years. But I hope the single annual credit limit system is implemented properly, otherwise it could confuse rural farmers.
Rs 5,960 crore and they can't mention anything about healthcare? Our rural hospitals are in pathetic condition. Law college in Shujalpur is good but what about primary health centres in remote villages? Priorities seem a bit off. 🤷♂️
The Viksit Madhya Pradesh @2047 vision sounds ambitious but achievable. 100% Gross Enrolment Ratio by 2029? We need more teachers and better infrastructure first. Also, why not include digital classrooms in these upgrades? The world is moving online. 🌐
Good work by CM Mohan Yadav ji. The TPDS allocation of Rs 3,580 crore for five years ensures that ration reaches the poor without interruption. My family has benefited from the PDS system during tough times. Keep up the focus on welfare. 🙏
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