Bhopal, December 16 — In a wide-ranging cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav, the Madhya Pradesh government approved a series of major policy and financial decisions aimed at rehabilitation, infrastructure expansion, employment generation, and administrative reform.
The meeting began with the rendition of Vande Mataram and concluded with approvals that collectively strengthen welfare delivery, urban transport, rural roads, entrepreneurship, and forest-based livelihoods.
₹1,782 Crore Special Package for Project-Affected Families
The cabinet approved a ₹1,782 crore special relief package for families affected by submergence under the Upper Narmada, Raghavpur, and Basania multipurpose projects across Anuppur, Mandla, and Dindori districts.
This amount is in addition to ₹1,656.02 crore already provided in the DPR, taking rehabilitation support significantly higher.
The three projects—worth ₹5,512.11 crore—are expected to deliver:
Irrigation to 71,967 hectares
Power generation capacity of 125 MW
A total of 13,873 families will be affected. Each eligible family will receive ₹12.5 lakh as compensation, with additional assistance for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe families, covering nearly 50,000 beneficiaries.
Green Light for Rural Roads and Infrastructure Works
Under the Chief Minister Gram Road and Infrastructure Scheme, the cabinet allowed approval of works costing ₹10 lakh or more for FY 2025–26.
This clearance enables the completion of nearly 3,810 rural infrastructure projects at a total estimated cost of ₹693.76 crore, strengthening last-mile connectivity across the state.
₹90.67 Crore Approved for Bhopal and Indore Metro Operations
To ensure smooth functioning of urban transit, the cabinet sanctioned ₹90.67 crore under the revenue head for operations and maintenance of the Bhopal and Indore Metro Rail projects for FY 2025–26.
The move signals the state’s commitment to sustaining mass rapid transit systems as urban mobility demand rises.
