Madhya Pradesh’s finance ministry rolled out an ambitious third supplementary budget totaling ₹19,287.32 crore for FY 2025-26, tabled Tuesday by Deputy CM Jagdish Devda. The package splits into ₹8,934.03 crore revenue and ₹10,353.29 crore capital, targeting critical gaps in infrastructure and social services.
Leading the allocations, Narmada Valley Development scoops ₹4,700 crore for irrigation initiatives, a testament to the state’s agri-centric vision. Power sector stability is assured with ₹2,630 crore loans to state utilities for seamless operations.
Urban development receives ₹1,569 crore grants, ₹248 crore for populous cities, and ₹370 crore departmental loans. PWD’s ₹1,337 crore aids road networks and acquisitions, with bridge funds at ₹225 crore general and ₹125 crore for majors.
Social safety nets expand via ₹615 crore for CM Sambal Scheme. Education gets ₹600 crore for talented students and ₹120 crore for aides, while industry promotion claims ₹1,250 crore to draw investments.
Further, ₹1,650 crore manages loans, ₹1,388 crore handles fund shifts, mining funds total ₹461 crore, water resources and dams get ₹600 crore, and public health engineering ₹300 crore for key missions.
This budget arrives at a pivotal time, addressing monsoon vulnerabilities, energy demands, and employment needs. With a mix of welfare and hard infrastructure, Madhya Pradesh aims to solidify its position as a growth engine in central India, promising tangible benefits for citizens.