MP govt presents Rs 4.38 lakh crore budget with focus on women, farmers, infra

Madhya Pradesh Finance Minister Jagdish Devda presented a Rs 438 lakh crore budget for the fiscal year 202627 in the state Assembly on Wednesday placing strong emphasis on welfare measures for women farmers and marginalised sections while outlining ambitious plans for infrastructure industry and sustainable growth The budget also includes the recruitment of 15000 teachers to strengthen the education system and 22500 in the police departmentThe flagship Ladli Behna Yojana received the largest single allocation of Rs 23882 crore continuing to provide direct financial assistance to women and reinforcing the governments focus on gender empowerment and household economic stabilityIn the agriculture sector Devda announced the distribution of subsidised solar irrigation pumps to one lakh farmers fulfilling Chief Minister Mohan Yadavs commitment to promote renewable energy in farming cut electricity expenses and boost productivity through ecofriendly practicesA target of Rs 25000 crore in Kisan loans was set alongside efforts to promote natural farming methods Rural development emerged as a priority with Rs 40000 crore earmarked for comprehensive rural infrastructureThe G Ram G scheme for Gram Panchayat advancement received Rs 10428 crore while Rs 9000 crore was allocated for the PM Janman scheme targeting tribal and underprivileged communitiesThe Jal Jeevan Mission was provided Rs 4454 crore to accelerate piped drinking water coverage across householdsInfrastructure saw substantial investments including Rs 12690 crore for road repairs and connectivity enhancements in rural and urban areasHousing for all received Rs 6850 crore under the PM Awas YojanaUrban development was allocated over Rs 21561 crore with a dedicated Rs 3600 crore for preparations related to the upcoming Simhastha Mahaparva supported by Rs 13851 crore overall for the event and ongoing work on the sixlane IndoreUjjain HighwayThe energy sector was strengthened with a provision of Rs 34650 million and the establishment of a 604 megawatt power unitThe state has implemented its Space Policy and is developing 48 industrial parks while a special package was approved to spur industrial growth in BundelkhandTelecom manufacturing initiatives have commenced in GwaliorEducation and youth development featured free tetra pack milk for students up to Class eight in government schools to enhance nutrition and school attendanceRs 530 crore was set aside for PM Shri Yojana Rs 800 crore for sports and training infrastructure and hostels will be built for working womenThe Devi Ahilyabai Lok development project has begun while Rs 793 crore was allocated for Dharti Aba Yojana and Rs 1335 crore for labour welfareEnvironmental conservation received Rs 6151 crore religious and cultural activities secured Rs 2055 crore and the Mukhya Mantri Teerth Darshan Yojana got Rs 50 crore to support senior citizens pilgrimagesThe presentation was briefly disrupted by opposition Congress MLAs who entered the House with placards and symbolic empty piggy banks to protest the absence of an increase in legislators funds creating momentary chaos during the speechThis budget reflects the governments vision for inclusive sustainable and selfreliant progress in Madhya Pradesh balancing welfare commitments with longterm developmental goals amid global economic uncertaintiesThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever