MP Cabinet Approves Rs 24,500 Cr Welfare Package and Agniveer Reservation
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav approves massive Rs 24,500 crore development plan, including 20% reservation for Agniveers in state uniformed services.
In a massive boost to state development and public welfare, the Madhya Pradesh Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, has sanctioned over Rs 24,500 crore for various projects. A standout decision in this high-value meeting is the introduction of a 20 per cent horizontal reservation for Agniveers in several uniformed state government services.
Major Boost for Agniveers in Uniformed Services
The Council of Ministers has paved the way for former Agniveers to find stable employment within the state's security apparatus. The 20 per cent reservation will apply to recruitment for several key positions, including:
- Police Constable
- Special Armed Force
- Jail Guard
- Forest Guard
- Excise Constable
Massive Investments in Education and Health
The Cabinet's decisions span across multiple sectors, ensuring long-term stability for students and healthcare infrastructure. In the education sector, the government has committed significant funds to support both teachers and students:
- Rs 5,329.17 crore has been approved to continue the guest teacher honorarium scheme for five years, covering over 76,000 teachers from 2026-27 to 2030-31.
- Rs 348.07 crore is earmarked for providing uniform assistance via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to students in Classes 1 to 8 in government schools for the 2026-27 session.
The health sector is also set for a major overhaul with an allocation of Rs 3,245.80 crore to strengthen Community, Sub-Health, and Primary Health Centres, alongside improving drug regulatory systems through 2031.
Infrastructure upgrades in healthcare include:
- Singrauli District Hospital: Expansion from 450 to 605 beds with an approved amount of Rs 372.12 crore.
- Chhindwara Institute of Medical Sciences: Approval of Rs 953.69 crore for the construction of the hospital and associated buildings.
Infrastructure, Irrigation, and Law
To improve connectivity and water management, the Cabinet approved Rs 4,470.30 crore for the construction of a 105.10-kilometre four-lane Damoh-Katni road. The irrigation sector will see major projects like the Maa Ratangarh Multipurpose Irrigation Project in Datia (Rs 1,608.02 crore) and the Banda Major Irrigation Project in Sagar (Rs 1,052 crore).
In a move to protect the environment ahead of Simhastha 2028, Rs 358.22 crore was sanctioned for the Kanh Diversion Closed Duct Project in Ujjain to prevent polluted water from entering the Shipra River.
Furthermore, the Cabinet has allocated Rs 1,342.48 crore for judicial infrastructure, including the construction of High Court buildings and the State Judicial Academy, ensuring the legal system remains robust during the 16th Finance Commission period.
Welfare for Nomadic Communities
In a compassionate move, the Cabinet approved the distribution of foodgrains at just Rs 1 per kilogram for meals provided to residents of hostels, ashrams, and community welfare centres under the Department of Denotified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Welfare.