Madhya Pradesh made headlines with its monumental Rs 4.65 lakh crore budget, tabled by Finance Minister Jagdish Devda amid the ongoing assembly session. No new taxes, yet a sharp focus on youth employment, farmer prosperity, and women’s upliftment defines this record-breaking financial plan from the Mohan Yadav government.
Demographics drive policy: 28% youth under 30 demand action, met with 22,500 police recruitments, 19,000 anganwadi posts, and job fairs fueling direct placements. This strategic mix promises to unlock the potential of 62% working-age populace.
Farmers’ fortunes are set to soar, with 2026 earmarked as Kisan Kalyan Varsh. Leading in citrus, veggies, and spices, MP’s 670 lakh tonne grain output and massive storage infrastructure position it as an agri powerhouse. Enhanced aid—Rs 12,000/family/year—pairs with organic farming and value-chain jobs in horti-allied sectors.
Inclusive growth targets the poor, STs (21%), and SCs (16%) through service-oriented programs. Women empowerment metrics dazzle: from SHGs to armed forces, Ladli Laxmi 2.0, Ladli Behna (1.25cr beneficiaries, Rs1,500/month, Rs23k cr allocation), and 51.76 lakh Matru Vandana enrollments.
Infrastructure ambitions include hybrid annuity for swift projects: 1,500km new rural roads, 7,000km renewals by 2026, bridge reconstructions, and universal rural piped water. As Devda emphasized, this budget transforms public works into public welfare, propelling Madhya Pradesh into a new development era.