Bhopal, April 28 In a comprehensive move to bolster the state economy and social infrastructure, the Madhya Pradesh Cabinet has announced several initiatives ranging from expanded grain procurement to significant healthcare investments.
The wheat procurement process is now in full swing following the central government's decision to increase the procurement limit from 82 lakh tons to 100 lakh tons.
“So far, it indicates that over 29 lakh metric tons of wheat have already been acquired, with more than Rs 2546 crore distributed to farmers,” said Chetanya Kumar Kashyap, Minister of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises department, after the cabinet meeting here on Tuesday.
The cabinet also decided to provide Rs 1000 scholarship for students studying in Delhi. To support the agricultural community further, procurement centres will now operate six days a week, including Saturdays, under strict monitoring by district collectors to ensure adequate storage and supply of gunny bags.
“Collectors have been asked to monitor the procurement process properly,” he said.
The education sector has also shown remarkable progress, particularly within specialised schools. In recent examinations, 58 students secured positions on the state merit list, with a significant jump in passing percentages over the last four years.
“The tenth-grade passing rate rose from 68 per cent to 88 per cent, while the twelfth grade saw an increase from 59 per cent to 89 per cent. To further support students from the OBC category studying in Delhi, the cabinet has decided to give them a monthly scholarship of Rs 1000 each,” the minister said.
Infrastructure and healthcare received a major boost during the recent cabinet meeting. A budget of Rs 800 crore was sanctioned for health, education, and irrigation projects, including the Lakhundar Dam in Shajapur, which will irrigate 9000 hectares. Additionally, Rs 2631 crore were earmarked for public works, Rs 80 crore for the electrification of Anganwadi centres, and over Rs 250 crore for medical college expansions in Bhopal and Rewa, the minister said.
In terms of environmental conservation, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav personally oversaw the release of wild buffaloes brought from Assam into the Kanha Tiger Reserve. This follows the successful cheetah reintroduction and precedes a planned rhinoceros project, said the minister.
Parallelly, the Jal Ganga Samvardhan campaign has gained national attention, with the administration urging local leaders to adopt water conservation projects. Finally, a special session led by the Chief Minister focused on Nari Shakti Vandan, where a resolution was passed to prioritise women's reservation and empowerment in the state, marking a historic step toward gender equality, he said.
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