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MP Cabinet Approves Rs 10,000 Monthly Scholarship for OBC Students

The Madhya Pradesh Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, has approved a significant increase in scholarships for OBC students, raising the monthly amount to Rs 10,000 for those studying in Delhi. Health infrastructure received a major boost with Rs 80 crore allocated to Gandhi Medical College for additional postgraduate seats and a Bone Marrow Transplant Unit. A substantial Rs 26,311 crore has been earmarked for the Public Works Department for road construction and renovation projects over five years. Additionally, funds were sanctioned for irrigation projects and the electrification of over 38,000 Anganwadi buildings across the state.

Key Points: MP: Rs 10,000 Monthly Scholarship for OBC Students

  • Rs 10,000 monthly scholarship for OBC students in Delhi
  • Rs 80 crore for Gandhi Medical College PG seats
  • Rs 26,311 crore for Public Works Department
  • Rs 80.41 crore for Anganwadi electrification
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MP: Rs 10,000 monthly scholarship for OBC students, Gandhi Medical College gets more PG seats (Ld)

Madhya Pradesh Cabinet approves Rs 10,000 monthly scholarship for OBC students, boosts medical college seats, and allocates Rs 26,800 crore for development.

"In a significant decision aimed at empowering students from backward classes, the Madhya Pradesh Cabinet under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has approved a historic hike in scholarship amounts. - Press Release"

Bhopal, April 28

In a significant decision aimed at empowering students from backward classes, the Madhya Pradesh Cabinet under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has approved a historic hike in scholarship amounts.

Students belonging to backward classes pursuing higher education in Delhi will now receive Rs 10,000 per month, a significant increase from the previous amount of Rs 1,550. This revised financial assistance will benefit one hundred new students annually, divided equally between undergraduate and postgraduate applicants, provided they meet the post-matric scholarship eligibility and parental income criteria.

Beyond educational support, the state has committed to an extensive development agenda totalling over Rs 26,800 crore, a press release said.

Health infrastructure also received a significant boost with revised administrative approvals for medical colleges in Bhopal and Rewa.

Gandhi Medical College in Bhopal will receive almost Rs 80 crore to increase postgraduate seats and develop specialised units like the Bone Marrow Transplant Unit.

Meanwhile, the expansion of the Super Speciality Hospital at Shyam Shah Medical College in Rewa has been sanctioned Rs 175 crore, reinforcing the government's focus on expanding quality healthcare across the state, said the release.

A major portion of this funding, amounting to Rs 26,311 crore, is dedicated to the Public Works Department for construction and renovation projects spanning the next five years. This allocation covers road renewals, the establishment of divisional offices, and substantial land acquisition compensation to modernise the state's infrastructure through 2031.

The cabinet meeting held on Tuesday also addressed critical rural and social needs through specialised financial provisions. Approval was granted for the one Rs 155.82 crore Lakhundar High Pressure Micro Irrigation Project, which is set to provide irrigation facilities to 9,200 hectares of land across 24 villages in Shajapur and Ujjain districts.

Furthermore, a sum of Rs 80.41crore was sanctioned for the electrification of 38,901 Anganwadi buildings, ensuring children have access to fans, coolers, and smart educational tools in a comfortable environment.

- IANS

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Priya S
Finally, some real focus on education and healthcare together. The scholarship hike from 1,550 to 10,000 is massive—this will actually cover living costs in Delhi. And the Anganwadi electrification for 38,901 buildings? That's 38,901 future engineers getting proper study environments. Well done, Yadav ji.
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Rohit P
Rs 26,311 crore for roads over 5 years is good, but I hope they don't end up like the usual MP roads—potholes within a year. The irrigation project in Shajapur and Ujjain is a real game-changer for farmers though. 9,200 hectares with micro-irrigation means less water waste. Smart move.
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Kavya N
Bone Marrow Transplant Unit at Gandhi Medical College is long overdue! Bhopal has so many patients who have to travel to Mumbai or Delhi for this treatment. Hope they also hire good specialists and don't just build infrastructure without staff. 👩‍⚕️
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Siddharth J
I appreciate the focus on OBCs, but what about SC/ST students also struggling? Delimitation and creamy layer issues plague these scholarships too. Anyway, Rs 80 crore for PG seats at GMC is good—private colleges charge lakhs for the same seats. Keep public education strong.
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Meera T
Electrification of Anganwadis is the unsung hero here! 38,901 buildings with fans, coolers, and smart tools—our toddlers in villages deserve this. My maid's daughter studies in an Anganwadi and during summers, it's unbearable. Hope they fix the wiring properly too, not

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