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The Madhya Pradesh cabinet, led by CM Mohan Yadav, has waived Mandi-Shulk on imported toor dal to stabilize supply. A massive ₹21,630 crore rural road project was approved to connect remote settlements over ten years. The government also sanctioned four working women hostels across key districts under a PPP model. Additionally, District Development Advisory Committees will be formed to create localized growth plans involving public representatives and stakeholders.

Key Points: MP CM Mohan Yadav Exempts Mandi-Shulk on Imported Toor Dal

  • MP exempts Mandi-Shulk on imported toor dal to ease supply
  • ₹21,630 crore approved for rural road connectivity project
  • Four working women hostels to be built in key districts
  • District Development Advisory Committees formed for localized planning
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MP cabinet exempts 'Mandi-Shulk' on Toor dal imported from outside state

Madhya Pradesh cabinet waives Mandi-Shulk on toor dal imports, approves ₹21,630 crore rural road scheme, and greenlights working women hostels.

"The committee aims to formulate long-term development plans based on public, representative, and stakeholder inputs – MP Government"

Bhopal, June 10

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Tuesday chaired a cabinet meeting held at Mantralaya in Bhopal on Tuesday and the council of ministers decided to fully exempt 'Mandi-Shulk' on toor dal (Pigeon Pea) imported from outside the state.

The cabinet also approved a proposal worth Rs 21,630 crore for the Chief Minister Majra-Tola Road Scheme, which aims to provide all-weather connectivity to remote settlements in the state. The scheme will be implemented in two phases, from 2025-26 to 2034-35, covering approximately 30,900 kilometres of road construction.

The state government will fund the project, and the priority will be given to settlements with a minimum of 20 households and a population of 100 or more. A priority list for the same will be prepared based on population density and consultation with local MPs, MLAs, and Zila Panchayat members.

The council of ministers further granted in principle approval for constructing four working women hostels with a total capacity of 350 seats in Jhabua, Singrauli, Dewas, and Narmadapuram under the SASCI (Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment) 2024-25 scheme. The project, to be implemented in a public-private partnership (PPP) mode, will cost Rs 40.59 crores.

Additionally, the cabinet approved the formation of a "District Development Advisory Committee" in all districts, chaired by the Chief Minister, to prepare a roadmap for district development and long-term plans. This follows instructions from the 2025-26 budget speech.

The committee will include the district in-charge minister as vice-chairman, MPs, all district MLAs, the mayor or municipal chairman of the district headquarters, the district panchayat chairman, all janpad chairmen, and 20 representatives from fields like industry, trade, progressive farming, social service, medicine, and law.

Along with this, the collector will serve as the member secretary. The committee aims to formulate long-term development plans based on public, representative, and stakeholder inputs, promote traditional skills under the "Vocal for Local" principle, and enhance district prosperity.

It will also suggest ways to better implement government schemes, formalize local innovations, and provide recommendations for employment generation, industry, trade, water conservation, exports, agriculture, and minerals.

- ANI

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Rajesh K.
Waiving Mandi-Shulk on toor dal is a smart move! Prices have been skyrocketing and this will help control inflation. Hope other states follow suit. The road scheme sounds ambitious but 30,900 km in 10 years? Hope they deliver on time 🤞
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Priya M.
Good initiative for working women hostels but only 350 seats across 4 districts? That's barely scratching the surface. MP has thousands of working women who need safe accommodation. Government should scale this up significantly.
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Amit S.
The District Development Advisory Committee seems promising. Including local stakeholders is crucial for real development. But will this become another bureaucratic layer? Implementation is key - we've seen many such committees fail in the past.
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Sunita R.
As a farmer's daughter, I welcome the toor dal decision. But what about MSP and storage facilities? Price fluctuations hurt farmers the most. Government should focus on complete agricultural reform, not just piecemeal measures.
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Vikram J.
₹21,630 crore for roads is massive! Hope the funds are used properly without corruption. MP needs better connectivity but quality shouldn't be compromised. Remember the pothole scandals from last year? #AccountabilityMatters
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Neha P.
Positive steps overall 👏 The 'Vocal for Local' focus in district committees is excellent. We have so much traditional talent in MP - from Chanderi sarees to tribal crafts. Proper marketing and infrastructure can transform rural economies.
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Harish D.
Why only settlements with 20+ households

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