Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav chaired a Cabinet meeting at Mantralaya on Tuesday, during which the State Government sanctioned a massive financial package of Rs 38,555 crore aimed at the comprehensive development and public welfare of Madhya Pradesh. In a significant administrative move, the Cabinet also decided to constitute the ‘Rajya Vyapari Kalyan Board’ (State Traders’ Welfare Board) to safeguard the interests of the mercantile community and foster a more robust economic environment. Rs 2,442.04 crore for the ‘Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses’ A major pillar of this financial approval is the allocation of Rs 32,405 crore, which stands as the largest single provision in the meeting. This fund is dedicated to road construction, the upgradation of rural roads, and the maintenance of Government housing for the 16th Finance Commission period spanning 2026 to 2031. To ensure agricultural sustainability and self-sufficiency, the Cabinet approved Rs 2,442.04 crore for the ‘Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses’. This initiative, which will run for the next five years until March 31, 2031, focuses on increasing the area under pulses cultivation, promoting climate-resilient and improved seed varieties, and developing essential post-harvest infrastructure like processing and packaging units to boost farmer incomes. Rs 1,295.52 crore for Electronics Manufacturing Clusters (EMC): The technology and electronics manufacturing sectors also received a substantial boost with the approval of Rs 1,295.52 crore for Electronics Manufacturing Clusters (EMC) and various IT-related initiatives.

 

This includes Rs 225.32 crore for the establishment of clusters such as the 209-acre facility at Bandikhedi in Bhopal, alongside Rs 526 crore for the continuation of the State Wide Area Network (SWAN) to ensure high-speed digital connectivity reaches the block level. Furthermore, the Cabinet approved Rs 244.20 crore for the operation of digital governance systems and Rs 300 crore for the IT Investment Promotion Scheme to attract private sector participation. The Cabinet also decided that the e-Daksh training program will continue to provide essential IT and e-governance training to government officials and employees. Rs 2,412 crore for the construction of 1,500 new Anganwadi centres: Focusing on the welfare of women and children, the Cabinet sanctioned Rs 2,412 crore for the construction of 1,500 new Anganwadi centres and the smooth execution of the integrated child protection mission, ‘Mission Vatsalya’. This mission is dedicated to providing care, nutrition, education, and rehabilitation for children in need, strictly following the guidelines of the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015. Out of the total allocation for this department, Rs 1,800 crore is earmarked specifically for new Anganwadi infrastructure during the 2026-2031 period, while Rs 606.68 crore is designated for Mission Vatsalya and Rs 5 crore for a sanitation action plan. The formation of the State Traders’ Welfare Board serves as a historic decision to bridge the gap between the government and the trading community. Chaired by Chief Minister Dr Yadav, the board will include representatives from key State departments such as finance, agriculture, health, energy, tourism and industry.

 

Additionally, representatives from major national institutions including the RBI, NABARD, NHAI, and FSSAI, as well as leading industry bodies like CII, FICCI, DICCI, FIEO, and Laghu Udyog Bharati, will be part of the Board. By holding quarterly state-level meetings and monthly district-level committee sessions, the board will act as a direct communication bridge for the prompt resolution of grievances. This holistic approach underscores the state’s commitment to inclusive and sustainable growth, balancing large-scale infrastructure and industrial development with focused social and agricultural welfare.