MP Cabinet Approves ₹1,740 Crore For 19 Social Welfare Schemes From 2026 To 2031
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The State Cabinet on Tuesday approved Rs 1,740 crore for implementation of 19 schemes related to social and economic development of poor and weaker sections for the Social Justice and Divyangjan Empowerment Department. The sanction has been given for operation of schemes from financial year 2026 to 2031. Rs 78 lakh incentive for 3 medal winners A decision was taken to…
The State Cabinet in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, has approved a budget of ₹1,740 crore to fund 19 social and economic development schemes targeted at the poor and marginalized communities. This approval, which will span from the fiscal year 2026 to 2031, is under the purview of the Social Justice and Divyangjan Empowerment Department.
Additionally, the Cabinet decided to provide a total incentive of ₹78 lakh to three medal-winning players and their respective coaches for the Women T20 Blind Cricket World Cup 2025. The winners, Sunita Sarate from Narmadapuram, Durga Yeble from Betul, and Sushma Patel from Damoh, will each receive ₹25 lakh. This sum is divided into ₹10 lakh as cash and ₹15 lakh as a fixed deposit. The three coaches - Sonu Golkar, Omprakash Pal, and Deepak Pahade - will receive ₹1 lakh each.
Further, the Cabinet also approved an amount of ₹250.67 crore for the enhancement of guest houses. This financial allocation, split between revenue and capital heads, will support various programs organized by the office of the Resident Commissioner and Madhya Pradesh Bhawan in New Delhi. This support will be relevant during the 16th Finance Commission period, from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2031.
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