Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], October 27 (ANI): A cabinet meeting was held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Mohan Yadav at the state secretariat in Bhopal on Tuesday, granting approvals to various development projects and proposals worth over Rs 8,225 crore for the state’s all-round development and strengthening of the administrative machinery.
Among the major decisions, the Cabinet sanctioned Rs 3,378.69 crore for the continued implementation of irrigation projects in Chhindwara, Seoni, Morena, Sagar and Damoh districts during the financial years 2026-27 to 2030-31.
The allocation includes Rs 2,611.13 crore for the Chhindwara Irrigation Complex Project and Rs 197 crore for the Pench Diversion Project, which aims to facilitate agricultural water supply in Chhindwara and Seoni districts. Similarly, Rs 531.15 crore for the Chentikheda Major Irrigation Project in Morena district and Rs 39.41 crore for the Panchamnagar Irrigation Complex Project, which aims to provide irrigation to 25,000 hectares across Sagar and Damoh districts through a pipeline system. The Pagra Dam and Panchamnagar Barrage have already been constructed under the project.
The Council of Ministers also approved the utilisation of Rs 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 funds will be used for compensatory plantation, restoration of degraded forests, river rejuvenation, soil and water conservation, wildlife habitat development and strengthening forest infrastructure.
The Cabinet further approved Rs 1,743.58 crore for the continuation of schemes under the Public Health and Medical Education Department and Rs 651.25 crore for schemes under the Social Justice and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Department for the period from 2026-27 to 2030-31.
To strengthen the administrative setup in newly formed districts, the Cabinet approved the establishment of District Education Officer offices in Niwari, Mauganj, Pandhurna and Maihar. The proposal includes the creation of 68 new posts and the engagement of 32 personnel through outsourcing, at a total cost of Rs 16.80 crore. Each district will have 17 new posts and eight outsourced personnel.
Additionally, the Cabinet also approved Rs 345.52 crore for the continued operation of schemes related to the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) during the 16th Finance Commission period, from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2031. The allocation includes Rs 327.52 crore for establishment-related expenses, salaries, allowances and office expenditure, Rs 11 crore for the construction of an administrative building and Rs 7 crore for the maintenance of departmental assets.
Furthermore, Rs 40 crore was granted for the continued implementation of the scheme related to the maintenance of assets under the Law and Legislative Affairs Department during the same period. (ANI)
MP Cabinet approves over Rs 8,225 crore for all-round development, administrative strengthening
