Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav led a cabinet meeting in Bhopal, where the council approved significant initiatives focusing on agriculture, education, renewable energy, and space technology advancement.
A notable highlight was the endorsement of the Madhya Pradesh Space Act 2026 and the ‘Madhya Pradesh Space Tech Policy 2026,’ aiming to drive innovation in satellite manufacturing, geospatial analysis, and downstream applications. This policy is expected to attract investments worth Rs 1,000 crore and create around 8,000 jobs over the next five years, positioning the state as a key player in India’s space sector.
In the renewable energy sector, the cabinet greenlit ambitious solar-to-storage projects to ensure uninterrupted power supply round the clock. These projects include a 300 MW solar-to-storage project with four-hour storage, a 300 MW storage project for six hours, and a 200 MW solar-based project capable of 24-hour energy storage.
The state plans to invite expressions of interest for these projects, with contracts awarded to the lowest tariff bidder, aligning with national efforts to efficiently store solar energy and ensure peak-hour power supply even at night.
