Funds for Ladli Behna Yojana to be Transferred to Accounts from Mandla on April 16: CM Dr. Yadav

Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav has announced that on April 16, the funds under the Ladli Behna Yojana will be transferred from the village Tikarwara in the Mandla district. He stated that to bring consistency in the date of fund transfers, the state government has decided to transfer the amount around the 15th of every month. He informed that on Wednesday, April 16, a total of Rs. 1552.38 crore would be transferred to the accounts of 1.27 crore Ladli Behna beneficiaries across the state from the Mandla district. The Chief Minister was addressing ministers ahead of the cabinet meeting on Tuesday at Mantralaya.

Historic Cooperation Agreement Signed with NDDB in Presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah

Dr. Yadav shared that for the first time in the state’s history, a cooperation agreement was signed between the Madhya Pradesh government and the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) on April 13 in the presence of Union Home and Cooperation Minister Shri Amit Shah. This agreement will directly benefit the livestock farmers of the state, as milk and related products produced by them will now be procured directly through NDDB. This is expected to significantly improve the financial condition of farmers and make them self-reliant.

Boosting Milk Production a Priority

The Chief Minister said that Shri Amit Shah has directed an increase in milk production in the state. Alongside increasing the overall output, milk collection should also be scaled up significantly. He emphasized speeding up milk collection from the remaining half of the state’s villages.

To encourage milk production, the state will provide an incentive of ₹5 per liter as a bonus, promote the Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Kamdhenu Yojana, and undertake extensive marketing and branding of Madhya Pradesh’s milk at both the state and national levels.

Comprehensive Dairy Development Plan with NDDB

Dr. Yadav stated that a comprehensive plan for progressive dairy development in the state is being prepared in collaboration with NDDB. He directed Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development, Shri Lakhan Patel, to incorporate new targets based on Union Minister Shri Shah’s directives and make necessary amendments in the agreement with NDDB.

Target of 2 Crore Litres Daily Milk Production in Next 5 Years

The Chief Minister has set a target of achieving 2 crore liters of daily milk production in the next five years and instructed officials to seek guidance from NDDB in this regard. Currently, cooperative milk unions in the state collect only 10 lakh liters per day. He emphasized the need to accelerate both production and collection efforts.

10 National Highway Projects Gifted to Madhya Pradesh

Dr. Yadav expressed gratitude to Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari for dedicating and laying foundation stones for 10 national highway projects in the state on April 10. The projects include foundation stones worth ₹2330 crore and inaugurations worth ₹3502 crore. He congratulated cabinet members on this development.

He shared that Shri Gadkari has announced a plan to expand the national highway network across Madhya Pradesh over the next two years. Approval has also been granted to upgrade the highways necessary for the smooth movement of pilgrims during Simhastha-2028.

Approved projects include Rs. 1900 crore four-lane road from Badnawar in Dhar to Thandla and Timkawali in Jhabua (81 km), Rs. 2500 crore four-lane road from Ujjain to Jhalawar (133 km), Rs. 3500 crore six-lane eastern bypass road in Indore (77 km), and New Direct Train from Mhow to New Delhi on Ambedkar Jayanti.

The Chief Minister congratulated the cabinet on the launch of a new direct rail service from Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Nagar (Mhow) to New Delhi from April 13, the eve of Ambedkar Jayanti. He said this has permanently connected Mhow to Delhi via a direct train.

Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Sanctuary Declared in Sagar

Dr. Yadav announced that a 258.64 sq. km reserved forest area in Sagar district has been declared a sanctuary. The government has officially notified it as the state’s 25th wildlife sanctuary, named Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Sanctuary. He said this is a true tribute to Baba Saheb’s contributions to environmental protection. The sanctuary will aid in the conservation and promotion of forests and wildlife, while also boosting eco-tourism in the region.

Grand Reception for “Samrat Vikramaditya Mahanatya” Grand Play in Delhi

The Chief Minister informed the cabinet that the “Samrat Vikramaditya Mahanatya” Grand Play was successfully staged in Delhi under the Vikramotsav-2025 from April 12 to 14. The play vividly portrays the glorious era of Samrat Vikramaditya through exceptional performances.

The Vice President of India, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar, inaugurated the production. The people of Delhi watched the play with great interest and praised the Madhya Pradesh government’s efforts.

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi also sent a congratulatory message, appreciating the event. Dr. Yadav extended congratulations to all cabinet members for the success of this cultural celebration.