The Madhya Pradesh cabinet, led by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, has given the green light to several crucial measures. In a significant move to aid farmers, the Cabinet has decided to offer a bonus of Rs 40 per quintal on top of the central Minimum Support Price for wheat procurement, elevating the purchase price to Rs 2,625 per quintal. This bonus signifies the state’s first step towards fulfilling its manifesto commitment of Rs 700 per quintal.
Moreover, a bonus of Rs 100 per quintal has been sanctioned for black gram (urad). The state has designated 2026 as the Farmer Welfare Year, introducing year-long initiatives to enhance agricultural technologies and ensure fair returns for farmers. The Cabinet also commended two Madhya Pradesh youths who secured positions in the top 10 of the recent IAS examinations, emphasizing the state’s burgeoning young talent.
Under the Swamitva Yojana, the Cabinet has approved a stamp duty waiver for the registration of ownership documents for around 46 lakh identified families without such papers, incurring a state expenditure of approximately Rs 3,000 crore. Additionally, the extension of various schemes across seven departments until 2031 has been granted, with a total outlay of Rs 33,240 crore. Notable inclusions encompass schemes in energy, tax exemptions for persons with disabilities, rural road development, nutrition initiatives, and welfare programs for marginalized communities.
