Madhya Pradesh cabinet decisions include Rs 30,055 crore for pensions, crop insurance, and labour welfare

The Madhya Pradesh cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, approved projects and welfare measures worth Rs 30,055 crore. The package includes multi-year funding for pension schemes, continuation of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana with a minimum Rs 1,000 seasonal compensation, labour welfare allocations, and the state transfer policy for 2026 with limited exemptions.

The Madhya Pradesh cabinet cleared proposals worth Rs 30,055 crore on Wednesday. The package covered welfare spending, crop insurance, labour schemes and public service delivery. The cabinet also approved the state transfer policy for 2026. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav chaired the meeting at the state secretariat, an official statement said.

A large share of the approvals went to pensions and farm support. The cabinet sanctioned Rs 15,184.42 crore for pension schemes for senior citizens, widows and differently-abled persons. The funding covered the next five years. It also cleared Rs 11,608.47 crore to continue the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana from 2026-27 to 2030-31.

Pension schemes and Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana funding

Under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, farmers were set to get compensation for crop loss. The state planned to pay the difference amount when needed. This was to ensure eligible farmers received at least Rs 1,000 per season. The official statement linked the measure to support during loss or damage.

The cabinet also approved Rs 1,779.07 crore for labour welfare schemes. Separate approvals covered public service delivery and safety programmes. The government cleared Rs 360 crore for implementing the Public Service Guarantee Act. It also sanctioned Rs 156 crore for women and child safety schemes.

Transfer policy and Public Service Guarantee Act measures

The 2026 transfer policy was approved with changes to the transfer window. The cabinet relaxed the ban on transfers from June 1 to June 15. As per the policy, some cases were kept outside the transfer quota. These included spouses posted separately and employees suffering from serious illnesses.

For women and child safety, the approved schemes included Child Helpline, POCSO victim support and Shaurya Dal initiatives. The statement said the Child Helpline scheme would be extended. Newly-created districts included Niwari, Maihar, Pandhurna and Mauganj. New help desks were also planned at railway stations and bus stands.

Group water supply schemes and Jal Jeevan Mission updates

Water projects in Seoni and Dewas districts received revised cost approvals. The cabinet cleared Rs 593.24 crore for revised costs of group water supply schemes. Officials cited added villages and wider tap water work under the Jal Jeevan Mission. Revised administrative sanctions covered the Bandol group water supply scheme in Seoni.

The revised administrative sanctions also covered the Nemawar group water supply scheme in Dewas. The cabinet approved Rs 373.38 crore for operating the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Good Governance and Policy Analysis in Bhopal. Officials said the combined decisions aimed at accelerating development and strengthening welfare measures across the state.

With inputs from PTI