Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav chaired the Cabinet meeting, held at the Mantralaya on Tuesday. The Cabinet approved various development schemes and financial proposals worth over ₹8,225 crore to promote comprehensive development across Madhya Pradesh and strengthen the administrative machinery.
Prioritising agricultural expansion and water resource management, the Cabinet approved ₹3,378.69 crore for the continued implementation of major irrigation projects in Chhindwara, Morena and Sagar districts, along with projects in Seoni and Damoh, for the period from 2026–27 to 2030–31. The approval will facilitate a substantial expansion of irrigation capacity across the state.
To accelerate environmental conservation and compensatory afforestation, the Cabinet approved the utilisation of ₹2,050.03 crore from the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA) fund for forest improvement and river rejuvenation. With the objective of ensuring uninterrupted public health services, ₹1,743.58 crore was approved for the Department of Public Health and Medical Education. An allocation of ₹651.25 crore was also approved for schemes under the Social Justice and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities sector.
As part of efforts to strengthen the administrative system, the Cabinet approved the establishment of District Education Officer offices in the newly formed districts of Niwari, Mauganj, Pandhurna and Maihar, along with the creation of new posts and the engagement of outsourced personnel. Approvals were also granted for the smooth functioning of the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) and procurement-related proposals concerning the Civil Supplies Corporation.
₹3,378.69 Crore Approved for Irrigation Projects in Chhindwara, Seoni, Morena, Sagar and Damoh
The Cabinet has approved ₹3,378.69 crore for the continued implementation of irrigation projects from the financial year 2026–27 to 2030–31. Of this amount, ₹2,611.13 crore has been approved for the Chhindwara Irrigation Complex Project. Its primary objective is to supply water to farmers’ fields through micro-irrigation systems, including drip and sprinkler irrigation, across 1,90,500 hectares in Chhindwara district.
An additional ₹197 crore has been approved for the continued implementation of the Pench Diversion (Major) Project. The project aims to construct a dam to supply water for agriculture in Chhindwara and Seoni districts. It is intended to develop irrigation potential across 1,26,647 hectares in Chhindwara district.
In Morena district, construction of a dam under the Chentikheda Major Irrigation Project is underway, along with the development of an irrigation system covering 15,300 hectares. The Cabinet has approved ₹531.15 crore for the continuation of this project.
The Panchamnagar Irrigation Complex is a major irrigation project in Sagar district. The Pagra Dam and Panchamnagar Barrage have already been constructed under the project. Water will be supplied through a pipeline system from Pagra Dam to irrigate 25,000 hectares in Sagar and Damoh districts. The Cabinet has approved ₹39.41 crore for the continuation of the project.
₹2,050.03 Crore Approved for Implementation of CAMPA Fund Schemes
The Cabinet has approved the utilisation of ₹2,050.03 crore for implementing the Annual Plan of Operations for 2026–27 under the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA) fund.
The fund can be used for maintaining works undertaken in previous years, compensatory plantations, restoration of degraded forests based on landscape requirements, afforestation in catchment areas for river rejuvenation, and soil and water conservation.
Other permitted activities include plantations of bamboo and other tree species in forest areas adjoining villages to support rural livelihoods; voluntary relocation of villages from protected wildlife areas; habitat development in protected areas, including buffer zones; establishment of urban forests; strengthening infrastructure related to forests and wildlife; and capacity-building initiatives for rural communities.
Under the Forest (Conservation and Augmentation) Act, 1980, proposals for diverting forest land for various development projects are approved subject to conditions imposed by the Government of India. These conditions require the user agencies to deposit funds for compensatory afforestation, wildlife management and Net Present Value (NPV), among other purposes. The objective is to compensate for the loss caused by the diversion of forest land. The amounts collected from user agencies are deposited in the state's CAMPA fund.
₹651.25 Crore Approved for Social Justice and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities
The Cabinet has approved ₹651.25 crore for the continued implementation of various schemes of the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities for the period from 2026–27 to 2030–31. The approved allocations include ₹6.34 crore for the scheme related to the Office of the Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities; ₹2.29 crore for the Swavalamban Centre, Indore, formerly known as the Beggars’ Reception Centre and Workshop Scheme; ₹152.37 crore for salaries and allowances for schools and institutions serving persons with visual and hearing impairments; ₹6 crore for activities of the Madhya Pradesh State General Category Welfare Commission; ₹45 crore for the Kalapathak Scheme; ₹430.04 crore for direction and administration; and ₹9.21 crore for schemes under the Integrated Social Security Programme and other related initiatives.
Four New District Education Offices to Get 68 Posts and 32 Outsourced Personnel
The Cabinet has approved ₹16.80 crore for establishing District Education Officer offices in the newly formed districts of Niwari, Mauganj, Pandhurna and Maihar. The approval includes the creation of 68 new posts and the engagement of 32 personnel through outsourcing. Each of the four districts will receive 17 new posts and services from eight outsourced personnel.
₹345.52 Crore Approved for Economic Offences Wing Schemes
The Cabinet has approved ₹345.52 crore for the continued operation of schemes under the Economic Offences Wing (EOW), administered by the General Administration Department under publicly funded schemes, during the 16th Finance Commission period from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2031. The approved amount includes ₹327.52 crore for establishment expenses, salaries, allowances and office expenditure; ₹11 crore for construction of an administrative building; and ₹7 crore for maintenance of departmental assets.
₹40 Crore Approved for Maintenance of Law Department Assets
The Cabinet has approved ₹40 crore for the continued implementation of the scheme for maintaining the assets of the Department of Law and Legislative Affairs during the 16th Finance Commission period, from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2031.
₹1,743.58 Crore Approved for Public Health and Medical Education Schemes
The Cabinet has approved ₹1,743.58 crore for the continued implementation of the direction and administration scheme of the Department of Public Health and Medical Education from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2031.
Ex-Post Facto Approval for Wheat Sale Through MP State Civil Supplies Corporation
The Cabinet granted ex-post facto approval for the sale through tender of seven lakh metric tonnes of lustre-loss wheat during the Rabi Marketing Season 2020–21 under the Department of Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection, and for authorising the Madhya Pradesh State Civil Supplies Corporation to undertake the process. The Cabinet also granted ex-post facto approval for the corporation’s tender-based sale of 5.8 lakh metric tonnes of lustre-loss wheat from the 2020–21 Rabi Marketing Season. The sale was carried out in two lots of 2 lakh metric tonnes and 3.8 lakh metric tonnes.
