Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav approved a series of key development and financial proposals worth over ₹8,225 crore during the state Cabinet meeting held on October 27.
The decisions aim to strengthen the state's administrative machinery, expand irrigation infrastructure, improve healthcare services and promote environmental conservation and social welfare.
Among the major approvals, ₹3,378.69 crore has been sanctioned for the continued implementation of major irrigation projects, while ₹2,050.03 crore has been approved under the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA) fund.
The Cabinet also cleared ₹1,743.58 crore for Public Health and Medical Education Department schemes and ₹651.25 crore for Social Justice and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities programmes.
₹3,378.69 Crore Approved for Major Irrigation Projects
The Cabinet approved ₹3,378.69 crore for the continued operation of major irrigation projects during the financial years 2026-27 to 2030-31.
The Chhindwara Irrigation Complex Project received the largest allocation of ₹2,611.13 crore. The project aims to provide water to farmers across 1,90,500 hectares in Chhindwara district through micro-irrigation systems, including drip and sprinkler irrigation.
The Pench Diversion Major Project received ₹197 crore to ensure continued water supply for agriculture in Chhindwara and Seoni districts. The Chentikheda Major Irrigation Project in Morena was sanctioned ₹531.15 crore, while ₹39.41 crore was approved for the Panchamnagar Irrigation Complex in Sagar.
The latter project aims to irrigate 25,000 hectares across Sagar and Damoh districts.
₹2,050.03 Crore for Forest Restoration and River Rejuvenation
The Cabinet approved the use of ₹2,050.03 crore from the CAMPA fund to implement its annual action plan for 2026-27.
The funds will support compensatory afforestation, restoration of degraded forests, watershed-based plantation for river rejuvenation, soil and water conservation, bamboo plantation and the development of urban forests.
The plan also includes habitat improvement in protected areas, wildlife-related infrastructure and livelihood support for communities living near forest areas.
₹651.25 Crore for Social Justice and Disability Welfare
The Cabinet sanctioned ₹651.25 crore for the continued implementation of Social Justice and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Department schemes from 2026-27 to 2030-31.
The allocation includes ₹152.37 crore for salaries and allowances at institutions serving visually and hearing-impaired students, ₹45 crore for the Kalapathak scheme and ₹6.34 crore for the establishment of the Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities office.
Other allocations will support administrative operations, welfare initiatives and social security programmes.
New Education Offices and Administrative Strengthening
The Cabinet approved ₹16.80 crore to establish District Education Officer offices in the newly formed districts of Niwari, Mauganj, Pandhurna and Maihar. The proposal provides for 68 new posts and 32 personnel through outsourcing, with 17 posts and eight outsourced personnel allocated to each district.
Additionally, ₹345.52 crore was approved for the continued operation of Economic Offences Wing schemes from April 2026 to March 2031. This includes funding for salaries, administrative expenses, office infrastructure and maintenance of departmental assets.
The Cabinet also sanctioned ₹40 crore for the maintenance of assets under the Law and Legislative Affairs Department.
Healthcare Funding Approved
To ensure the uninterrupted implementation of public health and medical education schemes, the Cabinet approved ₹1,743.58 crore for the department.
The decisions form part of the state government's broader development agenda, with a focus on irrigation expansion, environmental protection, healthcare delivery, social welfare and administrative efficiency.