Bhopal: The Madhya Pradesh Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav, has approved development projects and financial proposals worth more than ₹8,225 crore to promote the state’s overall development, strengthen administrative infrastructure and ensure the continued implementation of key welfare and public service schemes.
At its meeting on October 27, 2026, the Cabinet approved funding for irrigation projects, forest conservation and restoration, public health services, social justice and disability welfare, and administrative reforms. It also cleared proposals for establishing District Education Officer (DEO) offices in four newly formed districts, continuing Economic Offences Wing (EOW) schemes, maintaining departmental assets and regularising certain wheat procurement and sale-related decisions.
The major approvals include ₹3,378.69 crore for irrigation projects, ₹2,050.03 crore under the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA) framework, ₹1,743.58 crore for the Public Health and Medical Education Department, and ₹651.25 crore for social justice and disability welfare schemes.
Madhya Pradesh Cabinet Approves ₹3,378.69 Crore for Irrigation Projects
The Cabinet approved ₹3,378.69 crore for the continued implementation of major irrigation projects during the financial years 2026-27 to 2030-31. The projects are aimed at expanding irrigation infrastructure, improving water availability for agriculture and supporting farmers across Chhindwara, Seoni, Morena, Sagar and Damoh districts.
The approved allocation covers the following projects:
- Chhindwara Irrigation Complex Project: ₹2,611.13 crore has been approved for the continued implementation of the project. Its primary objective is to provide water to farmers through micro-irrigation systems, including drip and sprinkler irrigation, across 1,90,500 hectares in Chhindwara district.
- Pen ch Diversion (Major) Project: ₹197 crore has been approved for the continued implementation of the project. It involves dam construction to supply water for agricultural purposes in Chhindwara and Seoni districts. The project aims to develop irrigation capacity across 1,26,647 hectares in Chhindwara district.
- Chentikheda Major Irrigation Project: ₹531.15 crore has been approved for the continued implementation of the project in Morena district. Dam construction and the development of an irrigation system are underway, with the project covering a stated area of 15,300 hectares.
- Panchamnagar Irrigation Complex: ₹39.41 crore has been approved for the continuation of work on the project in Sagar district. The Pagara Dam and Panchamnagar Barrage have already been constructed. The project aims to irrigate 25,000 hectares across Sagar and Damoh districts through a pipeline-based distribution system from Pagara Dam.
These investments are expected to support the expansion of irrigation facilities, strengthen agricultural water management and improve access to irrigation for farming communities.
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₹2,050.03 Crore Approved Under CAMPA for Forest Restoration
The Cabinet approved the use of ₹2,050.03 crore under the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA) framework for implementing the annual action plan for the financial year 2026-27.
The funds will support forest conservation, compensatory afforestation, ecosystem restoration and related activities across the state.
The approved activities may include:
- Maintenance of works undertaken in previous years.
- Compensatory tree plantation to address forest loss arising from approved diversion of forest land.
- Restoration and improvement of degraded forests through a landscape-based approach.
- Afforestation in catchment areas to support river rejuvenation.
- Soil and water conservation measures.
- Plantation of trees, including bamboo species, in forest areas adjoining villages to support rural livelihoods.
- Voluntary relocation of villages from protected wildlife areas.
- Habitat development in protected areas and their buffer zones.
- Establishment of urban forests.
- Strengthening infrastructure related to forests and wildlife.
- Capacity-building initiatives for rural communities.
Under the Forest (Conservation and Augmentation) Act, 1980, forest land may be approved for diversion for development projects subject to conditions imposed by the Government of India. These conditions may require the user agencies to deposit funds for compensatory afforestation, wildlife management and Net Present Value (NPV).
The amounts collected under these provisions are maintained in the state’s CAMPA fund and used to compensate for the loss of forest resources and support conservation-related activities.
₹651.25 Crore Approved for Social Justice and Disability Welfare
The Cabinet approved ₹651.25 crore for the continued implementation of various schemes under the Social Justice and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Department from FY 2026-27 to FY 2030-31.
The allocation covers the following schemes and activities:
- Office of the Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities: ₹6.34 crore.
- Swavalamban Centre, Indore: ₹2.29 crore. The centre was previously known as the Beggars’ Reception Centre and Workshop Scheme, Indore.
- Salaries and allowances for schools and institutions for persons with visual and hearing impairments: ₹152.37 crore.
- Madhya Pradesh State General Category Welfare Commission: ₹6 crore.
- Kalapathak Scheme: ₹45 crore.
- Direction and Administration: ₹430.04 crore.
- Samagra Social Security Programme and related schemes: ₹9.21 crore.
The funding is intended to ensure the continued operation of these programmes and support the state’s social welfare and disability empowerment initiatives over the five-year period.
Four New Districts to Get District Education Officer Offices
The Cabinet approved the establishment of District Education Officer offices in four newly formed districts: Niwari, Mauganj, Pandhurna and Maihar.
The proposal includes the creation of 68 new posts and the engagement of 32 personnel through outsourcing, with a total financial provision of ₹16.80 crore.
Under the approved arrangement, each district will receive:
- 17 newly created posts.
- Services of eight personnel through outsourcing.
The decision aims to strengthen the administrative structure of the education department and facilitate the functioning of district-level education offices.
₹345.52 Crore Approved for Economic Offences Wing
The Cabinet approved ₹345.52 crore for the continued operation of schemes implemented by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) under the General Administration Department.
The approval covers the period from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2031, corresponding to the period of the 16th Finance Commission.
The allocation includes:
- Establishment expenses, salaries, allowances and office expenditure: ₹327.52 crore.
- Construction of an administrative building: ₹11 crore.
- Maintenance of departmental assets: ₹7 crore.
The funding is intended to ensure the continued functioning of the EOW and support its administrative and infrastructure requirements.
₹40 Crore for Maintenance of Law Department Assets
The Cabinet approved ₹40 crore for the continued implementation of the scheme relating to the maintenance of assets under the Law and Legislative Affairs Department.
The approval covers the period from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2031, aligned with the 16th Finance Commission period.
The allocation will support the maintenance of the department’s assets and the continued implementation of the related scheme.
₹1,743.58 Crore Approved for Public Health and Medical Education
The Cabinet approved ₹1,743.58 crore for the continued implementation of the Direction and Administration scheme under the Public Health and Medical Education Department.
The funding will cover the period from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2031.
The approval is intended to ensure continuity in the department’s administrative functions and support the delivery and management of public health and medical education services across Madhya Pradesh.
Cabinet Grants Post-Facto Approval for Wheat Sale Through State Civil Supplies Corporation
The Cabinet granted post-facto approval for the action taken during the Rabi Marketing Year 2020-21 to sell seven lakh metric tonnes of lustre-lost wheat through a tender process and to authorise the Madhya Pradesh State Civil Supplies Corporation to undertake the sale.
The Cabinet also approved the corporation’s tender-based sale of a total of 5.8 lakh metric tonnes of lustre-lost wheat during the same marketing year. This comprised:
- Two lakh metric tonnes of wheat.
- An additional 3.8 lakh metric tonnes of wheat.
The approval covers the actions taken by the corporation in connection with the sale of the wheat through the tender process.
Madhya Pradesh Cabinet Focuses on Infrastructure, Welfare and Governance
The decisions taken at the October 27 cabinet meeting reflect the Madhya Pradesh government’s focus on irrigation infrastructure, forest conservation, public health, social welfare and administrative capacity.
The major financial approvals are aimed at ensuring continuity of key schemes through FY 2030-31, expanding agricultural irrigation facilities, strengthening environmental conservation and improving the functioning of government departments.
Through these measures, the state government aims to advance development across multiple sectors while strengthening public service delivery and administrative efficiency.
