The Madhya Pradesh government has taken significant steps to support farmers and enhance public welfare sectors. In response to demands from farmer organizations, the Cabinet has revised the compensation framework for land acquisition. The “multiplication factor” for rural areas under the Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2015, has been doubled from one to two, ensuring farmers receive four times the compensation for their land in government projects.
Narendra Shivaji Patel, the minister of state for public health and medical education, hailed this move as a crucial stride towards fairness and transparency. Projects worth over Rs 33,000 crore have been approved across the state, including the Indo-Rudrahada Micro-Irrigation Project in Ujjain, benefiting 35 villages by irrigating 10,800 hectares of farmland.
Moreover, the Ken-Betwa Project’s special rehabilitation package has been bolstered by Rs 128 crore, extending benefits to 628 villages. The Public Works Department has received approvals totaling Rs 25,164 crore for rural infrastructure development. The government has also expanded the free bicycle scheme for students and allocated Rs 990 crore for this initiative.
In the education sector, Rs 1,200 crore has been allocated to enhance teacher training institutions, ensuring better academic outcomes. Healthcare services have been prioritized with Rs 5,779 crore sanctioned for improvements. The newly introduced ‘CM Care’ scheme will reinforce oncology, cardiology, and organ transplantation facilities, along with providing support for patients’ relatives at medical colleges and district hospitals.
The government’s efforts have led to the successful resolution of nearly all 4.7 million applications received under the ‘Sankalp Se Samadhan Abhiyan’. Madhya Pradesh has achieved the third position nationally in water conservation through the ‘Jal Ganga Samvardhan Abhiyan’. Educational outcomes, especially for female students, have seen significant enhancements.
Furthermore, the approval for the development of Janapav, the birthplace of Lord Parashurama, underscores the state’s commitment to preserving cultural heritage. These decisions collectively demonstrate the government’s commitment to empowering farmers, enhancing infrastructure, and strengthening social sectors, marking a transformative phase in Madhya Pradesh’s development journey.
