Madhya Pradesh Approves New Digital and Welfare Projects Led by CM Mohan Yadav

The Madhya Pradesh cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, has approved the implementation of the National e-Vidhan Application (NEVA) in the state Legislative Assembly. This project aims to make the assembly paperless and will cost about Rs 23 crore, with 60% of the funding provided by the central government and 40% by the state government.

Additionally, the cabinet approved an increase in scholarships for students residing in hostels, ashrams, and community welfare centers. The monthly scholarship for boys will rise from Rs 1230 to Rs 1550, and for girls, it will increase from Rs 1270 to Rs 1590. Future scholarship rates will be adjusted based on the price index.

The cabinet also gave the green light to invite tenders for seven irrigation projects under the Narmada Valley Development Department, worth Rs 9,271.96 crore. These projects include the Sondwa Lift Micro Irrigation Project, Niwali Lift Micro Irrigation Project, Sendhwa Lift Micro Irrigation Project, Maheshwar Janapav Lift Micro Irrigation Project, Dhar Micro Lift Irrigation Project, Badadev Joint Micro Irrigation Project, and Ma Rewa Lift Irrigation Project.

Furthermore, administrative approval was granted for the Bokaro Micro Irrigation Project, which will provide irrigation facilities to farmers in 11 villages of Tehsil Rampura Naikin, covering an area of 3310 hectares. The project is valued at Rs 46 crore.

The council also approved Rs 217.73 crore for the remaining construction of the Central Jail on Sanwer Road in Indore. Lastly, the cabinet decided to purchase a Challenger 3500 jet aircraft for the state government.