Bhopal, February 17: The Madhya Pradesh government introduced its third supplementary budget for the financial year 2025-26 in the state assembly on Tuesday. This budget allocates an additional ₹19,287.32 crore to meet new requirements and strengthen specific sectors.
Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Jagdish Devda presented the supplementary estimates, which include ₹8,934.03 crore for revenue provisions and ₹10,353.29 crore for capital provisions.
A significant allocation of ₹4,700 crore has been made under the Narmada Valley Development Department for various irrigation schemes and projects. This reflects the government’s priority to enhance agricultural infrastructure and water security.
The Energy Department will receive ₹2,630 crore to ensure uninterrupted power supply and operational stability for state power companies through short-term loans.
Urban development and housing initiatives will benefit from ₹1,569 crore in grants to local bodies, based on the recommendations of the 15th Finance Commission. Additionally, cities with populations exceeding one million will receive ₹248 crore, while ₹370 crore is allocated for departmental institutions as short-term loans.
The Public Works Department is set to receive ₹1,337 crore for land acquisition compensation, rural roads, and other district roads. Furthermore, ₹225 crore is earmarked for the construction and upgrading of bridges, with an additional ₹125 crore specifically for large bridges.
The Labor Department has been allocated ₹615 crore for the Chief Minister’s Jan Kalyan Sambal Scheme, aimed at assisting vulnerable populations. Under technical education, skill development, and employment, ₹600 crore is designated for the Chief Minister’s Meritorious Student Scheme, along with ₹120 crore for the Education Assistant Scheme.
The Industrial Policy and Investment Promotion Department will receive ₹1,250 crore for the Investment Promotion Scheme, aimed at attracting industries and boosting economic development.
Other notable provisions include ₹1,650 crore under the Finance Department for managing old and new market loans, ₹1,388 crore under Commercial Tax for fund transfers, and ₹321 crore and ₹140 crore for the District Mining Fund and Mineral Surcharge Transfer Scheme, respectively. Additionally, ₹300 crore is allocated under Water Resources for dams and related works, along with ₹300 crore for the Jal Jeevan Mission and National Water Resources Mission under Public Health Engineering.
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