Madhya Pradesh

Air pollution and poor maternal care are putting newborns at risk in Madhya Pradesh. One in five babies are underweight. Nearly 15% are born prematurely. Weak healthcare systems and poor nutrition make things worse, especially in rural areas.

The clean roads, covered drains, waste management, tap water in (almost) every house and conservation of natural resources have become the identity of Khadi Haat village in Ashta tehsil of Sehore district

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 Missing or outdated documents enable illegal mining, creating dangerous pits.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.