MP Cabinet Approves Rs 13,790 Crore Infra Proposals

Significant Investment in Irrigation

Significant emphasis was placed on the irrigation sector. The cabinet approved Rs 4,197.58 crore for the continuation of the Jawad-Neemuch pressurised micro-irrigation project in Neemuch district, for the period from April 2026 to March 2031, giving the project a clearly defined five-year funding and implementation window.

Additional Irrigation Projects in Rajgarh

An additional Rs 262.63 crore was cleared for the Suthaliya Irrigation Project and Rs 507.23 crore for the Parvati-Rinsi irrigation project, both in Rajgarh district, for the same five-year period. Together, these projects are expected to create irrigation capacity for more than 88,000 hectares, boosting agricultural productivity through advanced micro-irrigation and dam-based systems, marking a substantial combined investment aimed at strengthening the state's agricultural water infrastructure.

Securing Future Power Supply

To meet the state's future electricity requirements, the Council of Ministers approved a proposal to procure 2,800 MW of thermal power through competitive tendering under the DBFOO (Design, Build, Finance, Own, Operate) model, sourced from both existing and new thermal projects within Madhya Pradesh, a move aimed at ensuring the state's power supply keeps pace with its growing energy demand.

Strengthening the Judicial System

Several important decisions were taken to strengthen the judicial system during the 16th Finance Commission period. Approvals included Rs 2,015.60 crore for the continued functioning of the high court, Rs 1,000 crore for the establishment and operation of family courts, Rs 554.61 crore for the "Gram Nyayalaya" scheme, and Rs 524 crore for the Madhya Pradesh Legal Aid and Legal Advice Board, spanning both the formal court system and legal aid infrastructure aimed at improving access to justice for ordinary citizens.

Modernising Land and Revenue Systems

The cabinet also cleared Rs 969.87 crore for the continuation of six schemes of the Commercial Tax Department, covering property e-registry, stamp-related expenditure, land records modernisation and construction of registrar offices, reflecting continued investment in digitising and streamlining the state's land and revenue administration systems.

Expanding Medical Education Capacity

Approval was granted for the creation of 13 new teaching posts at the Government Dental College, Indore, to increase BDS and MDS intake capacity, with an estimated annual expenditure of Rs 3.78 crore, a move aimed at expanding the availability of dental education seats within the state.

New Administrative Offices in Recently Formed Districts

Additionally, 18 posts were sanctioned for establishing Public Health Engineering offices in the newly formed districts of Maihar and Pandhurna, along with a sub-divisional office in Singrauli's Chitrangi block, extending administrative infrastructure to areas that have only recently gained district or sub-divisional status.

CM Yadav's Framing of the Decisions

Chief Minister Yadav described the decisions as far-reaching measures aimed at public welfare, covering farmers, youth, athletes, the judicial system and ordinary citizens. The approvals are expected to accelerate development across multiple sectors in the coming years, reflecting a broad, multi-sector investment strategy rather than a narrowly targeted set of interventions.