MP Cabinet clears projects worth over Rs 23,288 Crore; Extends paddy registration deadline

The Madhya Pradesh government on Tuesday approved the continuation of development projects worth over ₹23,288 crore at a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav.

Briefing the media following the meeting, MSME Minister Chetan Kashyap informed that the deadline for paddy procurement has been extended to November 4.

15 new satellite towns

Kashyap further added that 15 new satellite towns were approved to ease pressure on existing cities and improve urban infrastructure in surrounding areas. The Chief Minister had earlier mentioned the plan at an urban development event in Indore.

Swamitva Scheme

Under the Prime Minister’s Swamitva Scheme, property registration for villagers is being done free of cost, about 60 lakh are expected to benefit from the scheme. So far about 15 lakh registrations have been completed. The government has set a target of 20 lakh by November 15. The Chief Minister has directed ministers to visit villages where registration is fully complete on the occasion of Diwali and Govardhan Puja. He further added that registered documents be distributed on a large scale in December.

Other decisions

To protect crops from nilgai and deer, the government is relocating the animals to safer areas. About 2,000 have already been moved using the “Boma” technique, with training from experts from Africa.

Meanwhile, Tribal icon Birsa Munda’s birth anniversary will be celebrated across the state on November 15, with major events at three locations. A preparatory meeting will be held at the Chief Minister’s residence on November 5.

The next cabinet meeting will be a “destination cabinet” at Gandhi Sagar in Neemuch on November 18. It will focus on agricultural and industrial development.