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Madhya Pradesh Clears ₹33,240-Crore Continuation of Schemes, Launches Block-Level Youth Intern Programme

Agencies begin implementation, with reported intern programme figures awaiting clarification.

Overview

  • Cabinet approved approximately ₹33,240 crore to keep key programmes across seven departments running through 2026–31.
  • The Chief Minister Young Interns for Good Governance programme will place 15 local youths per block on one-year contracts to monitor schemes, with reports describing a ₹10,000 monthly honorarium and conflicting totals and budgets (about ₹170–₹190 crore) still to be clarified.
  • Under the RDSS, the state will treat SGST on the Centre’s share as equity for discoms and convert an earlier ₹887.91 crore loan into equity capital.
  • The government approved three new ESIC dispensaries in Maihar, Kaimor (Katni) and Nimrani (Khargone) along with 51 medical and paramedical posts, benefiting about 15,686 registered workers and roughly 62,744 dependents.
  • The cabinet also backed farmer incentives, including a ₹40 per‑quintal bonus over MSP for wheat and ₹100 for black gram, and approved a stamp-duty waiver to register ownership documents for around 46 lakh families under Swamitva.