Bhopal: Under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav, the Madhya Pradesh Cabinet has approved financial proposals worth ₹38,555 crore aimed at accelerating infrastructure development, agricultural self-reliance, digital expansion, and social welfare across the state.
₹38,555 Crore Boost for Public Welfare and Development Projects
The Cabinet cleared major funding for multiple sectors including:
- Roads and infrastructure development
- Agriculture and self-reliance missions
- Women and child welfare schemes
- IT and electronics expansion
- Administrative digital connectivity
The decisions focus on strengthening long-term growth under the 16th Finance Commission period (2026–2031).
₹32,405 Crore Approved for Roads, Bridges and Housing Maintenance
The largest allocation of ₹32,405 crore has been approved for the Public Works Department.
Key components include:
- Rural road construction and upgradation
- Maintenance of government housing
- Road safety infrastructure
- Bridge and connectivity improvement projects
This will significantly enhance rural-urban connectivity across Madhya Pradesh.
₹2,442 Crore Mission to Make Madhya Pradesh Self-Reliant in Pulses
The Cabinet approved the “Dalhano Mein Atmanirbharata Mission” with an outlay of ₹2,442.04 crore for five years (2026–2031).
Key objectives:
- Increase pulse production and cultivation area
- Promote climate-resilient seed varieties
- Strengthen processing and storage infrastructure
- Provide training and support to farmers
The mission aims to reduce import dependence and increase agricultural productivity.
₹2,412 Crore for Anganwadi Centres and Child Protection Mission
For women and child development, the government approved:
- Construction of 1,500 new Anganwadi centres
- Strengthening of Mission Vatsalya scheme
- Nutrition, education and protection for children
- Improved child welfare infrastructure
This step focuses on strengthening grassroots-level social protection.
₹1,295 Crore for IT, Electronics and Digital Infrastructure Development
To boost digital transformation, the Cabinet approved ₹1,295.52 crore for:
- Electronics Manufacturing Cluster (EMC 2.0) in Bhopal
- IT investment promotion schemes
- SWAN network expansion across government offices
- Digital training for officials under e-governance programs
This aims to position Madhya Pradesh as an emerging IT hub.
State Trader Welfare Board to Strengthen Business Ecosystem
A major decision was the formation of the State Trader Welfare Board, designed to:
- Address traders’ issues and grievances
- Create direct government–business coordination
- Support ease of doing business in the state
- Strengthen local trade and economic activity
The Chief Minister will chair the board along with senior ministers, officials, and industry representatives.
Focus on Integrated and Inclusive Growth
The Cabinet decisions collectively aim to:
- Improve infrastructure connectivity
- Strengthen agriculture and rural economy
- Expand digital governance
- Enhance social welfare systems
- Promote industrial and trade development
Officials said these reforms will drive inclusive, sustainable, and long-term development across the state.
Madhya Pradesh Development Outlook
Madhya Pradesh continues to push large-scale reforms across infrastructure, agriculture, and digital governance, with the latest Cabinet approvals marking a significant step toward building a stronger, self-reliant, and investment-friendly state economy.
