Madhya Pradesh

As temperatures rise in Madhya Pradesh, the homeless struggle through sleepless nights in overcrowded shelters. Poor infrastructure, weak policy focus, and climate extremes make survival harder.

“We are not doing any such work that we should be seen as criminals. People eat fish, and that is why we sell it. The administration will decide where and in what condition to sell it.”

Madhya Pradesh has recorded a 50% rise in tourist visits since 2019, marking a strong recovery post-pandemic. Ujjain tops the list, driven by Mahakal Corridor project, while Bhopal also shows major increases in footfall due to cultural, religious tourism.

With growing urbanisation and industrialisation, Budhni’s forests have started to shrink, deeply affecting the communities that rely on them.

Half of the states districts lack proper District Survey Reports. Missing or outdated documents enable illegal mining, creating dangerous pits. Poor records help illegal miners escape accountability.

Heat and drought are striking Madhya Pradesh together, more often and more intensely. A new study highlights urgent climate risks to crops, water, and rural communities.

Despite 125,000+ rainwater harvesting systems and conservation efforts, Madhya Pradesh needs structural reforms and community engagement for long-term water sustainability. Farmers struggle with depleted groundwater, forcing deeper wells and higher costs.

Road deaths in Madhya Pradesh hit 14,000 in 2024. Poor road design, speeding, and failed enforcement continue to kill over 1,000 people every month.

One-third of Central India's districts lack climate resilience to handle droughts, heatwaves & erratic rainfall. MP districts like Bhopal, Ratlam face infrastructure gaps & declining forests.

Bhopal’s iconic Bhoj Wetland faces growing microplastic threats. Experts highlight how this Ramsar site could become a frontline defense through improved waste control, wetland restoration, and stricter urban runoff regulations.