Live: Madhya Pradesh budget 2025-26 – Key highlights & updates

Madhya Pradesh Finance Minister Jagdish Devda presented the ₹4.21 lakh crore budget for the financial year 2025-26, with a strong focus on development, jobs, and welfare. The budget introduces no new taxes and does not increase existing ones, ensuring stability for taxpayers. Key allocations include infrastructure development, agricultural support, education, and women’s empowerment. However, opposition leaders argue that the budget lacks new policies for youth and farmers, calling it a "budget of debt."

Key highlights include the creation of 3 lakh jobs in 39 new industrial areas, the establishment of 11 new Ayurvedic colleges, and the launch of new ITIs and universities. The government has also allocated ₹5,220 crore for the Chief Minister Kisan Assistance Scheme and ₹18,669 crore for the Ladli Behna Yojana. Infrastructure development remains a priority, with plans to construct 1 lakh kilometers of roads and 500 railway overbridges over the next five years.

Mar 12, 2025 13:08 IST
Tourism will be promoted in Madhya Pradesh
Finance Minister Jagdish Devda said that a provision of Rs 19,050 crore has been made for panchayat and rural development. A provision of Rs 18,715 crore is being made for urban development and Rs 1,610 crore for tourism, religious and culture.



Mar 12, 2025 13:07 IST
DA of govt employees will increase
Finance Minister Jagdish Devda said that the government will revise the DA on April 1, 2025. Farmers will get a bonus on paddy. The amount of Ladli Bahan will not be increased. They will be linked to the Atal Pension Yojana. A sports stadium will be opened in every assembly.



Mar 12, 2025 13:05 IST
₹19,000 crore for energy, ₹17,135 crore for clean water
The government has allocated ₹19,000 crore for the energy sector to improve power supply and infrastructure. Also, ₹17,135 crore has been set aside for the Jal Jeevan Mission to enhance water supply and ensure clean drinking water for households



Mar 12, 2025 13:04 IST
E-bus service for general public
E-buses will be introduced in all major cities. To promote the vehicle scrap policy, buyers will get a 15% discount on motor vehicle tax for new transport vehicles and a 25% discount for non-transport vehicles.



Mar 12, 2025 13:03 IST
More medical seats & Ayurvedic colleges
The Madhya Pradesh government has announced an increase of 400 MBBS seats to strengthen medical education in the state. Also, 11 new Ayurvedic colleges will be established to promote traditional medicine and healthcare.



Mar 12, 2025 13:00 IST
Budget allocations for farmers
The Madhya Pradesh government has announced several provisions to support farmers, including incentives for paddy, crop insurance, electricity subsidies, and research in agriculture. Special schemes have been introduced for dairy farmers and cow conservation.
Key allocations for farmers
Scheme/Provision	Budget Allocation (₹ Crore)
Incentives for farmers on paddy	850
CM Kisan Kalyan Yojana	5,220
Special incentives in Mukhyamantri Krishi Unnati Yojana	-
Research at Agricultural Universities (Jabalpur & Gwalior)	40
Crop Insurance Scheme	2,000
PM Krishak Mitra Surya Yojana (Energy pumps)	447
National Horticulture Mission	100
Incentive for milk-producing farmers (₹5/liter)	50
Electricity subsidy for farmers	19,208
National Mission on Edible Oil and Oilseed	183
Increased feed allowance for cows in Gaushalas	₹40 per cow/day (previously ₹20)
Cow Conservation & Animal Welfare Scheme	505



Mar 12, 2025 12:58 IST
20 new announcements in MP govt’s budget
S.No	Scheme/Initiative	Description
1	CM Care Scheme	New scheme for healthcare services.
2	Chief Minister Sugam Parivahan Scheme	Improved public transport services.
3	Dinosaur Fossil National Park	To be developed in Dhar.
4	Ghughwa Fossil National Park	To be developed in Dindori.
5	Forest Science Center	For research and conservation of forests.
6	Aviral Nirmal Narmada Scheme	Focus on Narmada river conservation.
7	District Development Advisory Committee	To oversee district-level development.
8	Dharti Aba Janjati Utkarsh Gram Abhiyan	Aimed at tribal village development.
9	Chief Minister Samridh Parivar Scheme	Support for financially weak families.
10	State Level Insurance Committee	To ensure better insurance policies.
11	Digital University & National Defense University	New universities for technology & defense studies.
12	Lokmata Devi Ahilyabai Skill Development Program	Vocational training initiative.
13	CM Yuva Shakti Scheme	Youth empowerment & employment program.
14	Chief Minister Fisherman Samridh Scheme	Financial support for fishermen.
15	Integrated Infrastructure Scheme	For better health and Anganwadi services.
16	Construction with Private Investment	Public-private partnerships in infrastructure.
17	Social Impact Bonds	To fund social development projects.
18	Chief Minister Majra-Tola Road Scheme	Road connectivity in remote villages.
19	Reconstruction of Damaged Bridges	Repair and rebuilding of old bridges.
20	Chief Minister Vrindavan Gram Scheme	Development of villages with cultural significance.



Mar 12, 2025 12:56 IST
New fossil parks announced in Dhar and Dindori
During the budget session, the Finance Minister announced that a Dinosaur Fossil National Park will be developed in Dhar, and a Fossil National Park will be established in Dindori.



Mar 12, 2025 12:54 IST
Big boost for women & farmers: ₹26,797 Cr for women empowerment, ₹58,257 Cr for agriculture
The government has allocated ₹3,729 crore for Anganwadi services. A total of ₹26,797 crore will be spent on various women empowerment schemes, including maternity assistance for workers, free bicycles for female students, and the Chief Minister’s Scooty Scheme. The agriculture sector has received ₹58,257 crore, which is ₹13,409 crore more than last year.



Mar 12, 2025 12:53 IST
1 Lakh Km roads, 500 rail overbridges, and major irrigation projects announced
Sector	Key Announcements	Budget Allocation
Roads & Bridges	1 lakh km of roads and 500 railway overbridges in 5 years	-
	3,500 km of new roads and 70 bridges this year	-
	Reconstruction of damaged bridges under PM Gram Sadak Yojana	₹100 crore
	Mukhyamantri Majra Tola Road Scheme for rural connectivity	₹100 crore
Irrigation	19 large, medium & 87 small projects to irrigate 7.02 lakh hectares	₹17,863 crore
Water Supply	Jal Jeevan Mission for better rural water access	₹17,135 crore
 



Mar 12, 2025 12:51 IST
Air travel will become easier in Madhya Pradesh
Air travel in Madhya Pradesh is getting a boost with new and upgraded airports. Under the UDAN scheme, airstrips in Chhindwara, Neemuch, Shahdol, Shivpuri, Khandwa, Mandla, Jhabua, and Ujjain are being developed. Datia now has an airport, while Shivpuri will soon get one. Rewa has become the state's sixth commercial airport, and Gwalior has been upgraded to international status. Expansion of Ujjain's airstrip is also underway to improve connectivity.



Mar 12, 2025 12:51 IST
More funds for cow shelters and wildlife protection
The food allowance for cows in gaushalas (cow shelters) has been doubled from Rs 20 to Rs 40 per cow per day. Additionally, 3,000 km of fencing will be built in national parks and buffer zones to reduce wildlife-human conflict.



Mar 12, 2025 12:49 IST
Tax discount on new vehicles
To promote the vehicle scrap scheme, the government is offering a 15% discount on Motor Vehicle Tax for transport vehicles and a 25% discount for non-transport vehicles when purchasing a new vehicle.



Mar 12, 2025 12:49 IST
Support for women, tribal families, and education in Madhya Pradesh
To fight malnutrition, the government will give ₹1,500 per month to 2.20 lakh women from the Baiga, Bharia, and Saharia communities. Under the PM Janman Yojana, over 53,000 houses have been built in tribal areas, and 22 new hostels will be set up for children's education, helping 11 lakh families. The Dharti Aaba Janjati Utkarsh Abhiyan will improve 11,377 villages in 259 areas, benefiting 94 lakh families, including 19 lakh tribal families. The government has set aside ₹200 crore for this project.



Mar 12, 2025 12:48 IST
Big plans for roads, bridges, and water projects in Madhya Pradesh
The Madhya Pradesh government has announced major infrastructure projects in the 2025-26 budget. Over the next five years, the state plans to build 1 lakh kilometers of roads and 500 railway overbridges and flyovers. This year alone, 3,500 km of new roads and 70 bridges will be constructed.
A new program, Reconstruction of Damaged Bridges, has been launched under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana, with ₹100 crore set aside for it. Another ₹100 crore has been allocated for the Mukhyamantri Majra Tola Road Scheme, which will connect remote villages to main roads.
For irrigation, the government has proposed 19 large, medium, and 87 small projects, covering 7.02 lakh hectares of farmland. A total of ₹17,863 crore has been allocated for building and maintaining these irrigation projects. Additionally, ₹17,135 crore has been set aside for the Jal Jeevan Mission, which aims to improve water supply across the state.



Mar 12, 2025 12:47 IST
Key allocations for welfare schemes
The Madhya Pradesh government has set aside money for different welfare programs in the 2025-26 budget. ₹18,669 crore will go to the Ladli Behna Yojana to support women. ₹350 crore will be used to build new Anganwadi centers for young children. Fishermen will get help through the Fisherman Prosperity Scheme, which has been given ₹145 crore. Farmers can get interest-free loans, with ₹694 crore set aside for this. To take care of cows and other animals, ₹505 crore has been allocated for animal welfare and cow shelters.



Mar 12, 2025 12:46 IST
No new taxes, jobs, education & development key focus
The Madhya Pradesh Budget 2025-26 includes several key announcements. The government will open 11 new Ayurvedic colleges and 22 new ITIs, along with a Digital University and a National Defence University. The dearness allowance of the 7th pay scale will be revised from April 1, 2025. A provision of ₹5,220 crore has been made for the Chief Minister Kisan Assistance scheme. The Ladli sisters' allowance will not increase, but they will be linked to the pension scheme. To boost employment, 3 lakh jobs will be created in 39 new industrial areas. Under the CM Yuva Shakti Yojana, every assembly constituency will get a fully equipped stadium. The state government has not imposed any new tax. Additionally, a Dinosaur Fossil National Park will be developed in Dhar, and a Fossil National Park will be set up in Dindori.



Mar 12, 2025 12:45 IST
Madhya Pradesh budget 2025-26: No waste, only development
Finance Minister Jagdish Devda presented the Madhya Pradesh Budget 2025-26, following a zero-waste budgeting process. He began his speech with a poem, emphasizing his vision of bringing progress to every corner of the state. Devda stated that the government's goal is to create a "Developed Madhya Pradesh," ensuring a better quality of life for citizens, especially focusing on women's empowerment and self-respect.