MP Budget 2026 highlights: Education, health, road infrastructure get major push

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MP Budget 2026 highlights: Education, health, road infrastructure get major push

Madhya Pradesh Finance Minister Jagdish Devda presents the State Budget 2023-24 in the Assembly, in Bhopal (File Photo)

BHOPAL: The Madhya Pradesh government on Wednesday presented its Budget for the fiscal year 2026–27, with finance minister Jagdish Devda taking the floor in the Assembly. The budget speech is likely to focuses on key sectors such as healthcare, employment generation, and social welfare.Live Updates:Madhya Pradesh Budget Session Live Updates: Rs 2,055 crore allocated for tourism; 9,600 beneficiaries under Tirth Darshan YojanaRs 2,055 crore allocated for tourism in Madhya Pradesh.Budget 2026–27 boosts religious and cultural tourism with projects in Gwalior, Bhojpur, Bundelkhand, and Khajuraho, including an allocation of Rs 50 crore. Under the MP Tirth Darshan Yojana, 9,600 people have already benefited.Madhya Pradesh Budget Session Live Updates: Green initiatives, EV adoption, and expansion of tiger reserves in Madhya Pradesh

Budget 2026–27 introduces a Green Budget framework to tackle air pollution and promote sustainable mobility.
Electric vehicles will be inducted into government use, with registration incentives announced to encourage wider adoption.
Tiger conservation remains a priority in Budget 2026–27. Besides Ujjain, Satna, and Bhopal, new tiger reserves will be expanded to other areas of Madhya Pradesh.

Madhya Pradesh Budget Session Live Updates: Rs 400 crore allotted for rural sanitation, 2 lakh toiletsBudget 2026–27, rural sanitation has been strengthened under the Swachh Bharat Mission. Rs 400 crore SBM rural. Two lakh new family toilets will be constructed in villages across Madhya Pradesh.

Rs 900 crore for PM Jan Man Yojana Awas.Rs 40,062 crore for panchayat and rural development dept.Madhya Pradesh Budget Session Live Updates: Rs 17,350 crore for development projects, Rs 1 lakh crore long-term infrastructure planMadhya Pradesh is pioneering innovative financing models. In Budget 2026–27, Rs 17,350 crore has been earmarked for development projects (Metro Rail included) while a long-term investment plan of Rs 1 lakh crore has been outlined for infrastructure across the state, says MP Finance MinisterMadhya Pradesh Budget Session Live Updates: Rs 23,747 crore for health sector, 974 e-buses

Rs 23,747 crore has been allocated to the health sector.
Under PM e-Bus Seva, 974 electric buses will operate across seven cities, strengthening green infrastructure.
Under AMRUT 2.0, Rs 3,400 crore has been allocated.
Rs 13,851 crore funds allocated for Simhastha 2028.
Budget 2026–27, Rs 21,562 crore has been allocated for urban development.

Madhya Pradesh Budget Session Live Updates: Rs 21,630 crore alloted under CM Majra-Tola Road Scheme

Under the CM Majra-Tola Road Scheme (2025-26) of the state govt, Rs 21,630 crore has been allocated to connect 20,600 remote mazras, tolas and settlements in the state to the main road.
Around 30,900 km of all-weather roads will be constructed in two phases, providing connectivity, especially to tribal communities.
Budget 2026–27, the government has announced a major boost to power generation. A 660 MW unit will be set up at the Amarkantak Thermal Power Plant, with an investment of around Rs 23,000 crore.
This forms part of India’s larger target of achieving 500 gigawatts of power capacity by 2030, to which Madhya Pradesh will contribute significantly.

Madhya Pradesh Budget Session Live Update: Digital governance gets a boost in Budget 2026–27. 6.26 lakh paperless nominations have been filed in Madhya Pradesh. The MP e-Sewa platform now offers 600 services across departments, making citizen services faster, transparent, and more accessible, says MP finance minister.Madhya Pradesh Budget Session Live Updates: Rs 2,300 crore for 5 new IT parksIn Budget 2026–27, Madhya Pradesh is accelerating its IT and industrial growth. Five new IT parks are being developed, including a plug-and-play park in Indore and a major facility in Mandideep. An investment of Rs 2,300 crore.A new industrial hub is planned in Sagar, and a telecom manufacturing zone will be established in Gwalior.Madhya Pradesh Budget Session Live Updates: Launches India’s first social impact bond on NSE

Madhya Pradesh is pioneering innovative financing models. Municipal bonds and a Value Capture Fund have been introduced, with the state also launching India’s first social impact bond on NSE.
Under the AMRUT Yojana, self-funding mechanisms are being strengthened.
In Budget 2026–27, Rs 17,350 crore has been earmarked for development projects (Metro Rail included) while a long-term investment plan of Rs 1 lakh crore has been outlined for infrastructure across the state.

Madhya Pradesh Budget Session Live Updates: Rs 4,464 crore for Jal Jeevan Mission

Jal Jeevan Mission, Rs 4,464 crore has been allocated in Budget 2026–27
Electricity: 660 MW unit is being developed
First social impact bond to be listed soon: MP finance minister

Madhya Pradesh Budget Session Live Updates: Rs 12,690 crore allocated for road development

Union Government has consistently rated Madhya Pradesh among the top-performing states. In Budget 2026–27, the Union Government has extended support of Rs 13,500 crore for key projects in irrigation, roads, urban development, and energy reforms.
Rs 12,690 crore has been allocated for road development across Madhya Pradesh.
Madhya Pradesh is developing a big road network: MP finance minister Jagdish Devda.
In Madhya Pradesh, 2190 kms of road are being constructed as part of the state's infrastructure development initiatives

Madhya Pradesh Budget Session Live Updates: Rs 1,299 crore allocated for PM Fasal Bima scheme; Rs 5,500 crore for Krishak Unnati Yojana

Under Nari Shakti initiatives, special focus is being given to empowering women in tribal and rural areas. In Budget 2026–27, 19,000 women will be enrolled in skill development and livelihood programs, strengthening their role in economic growth.
A provision of Rs 1,299 crore has been made for the PM Fasal Bima scheme. Rs 5,500 crore has been set aside for the CM Krishak Unnati Yojana. A target has been set to promote natural farming in an area of 1 lakh hectares.
1 lakh solar pumps to be provided to MP farmers under Krishak Unnat Yojna. Govt to bear the cost of Rs 3000 crore. Over 6.7 lakh farmers have benefited under the scheme so far.
Ken–Betwa Link Project, with an investment of Rs 42,605 crore, will benefit 8.81 lakh hectares. It will generate 130 MW of electricity and also provide drinking water to 44 lakh people.

Madhya Pradesh Budget Session Live Updates: Rs 1,801 crore for Ladli Laxmi 2.0; Rs 6,600 crore for Poshan 2.0

The Ladli Laxmi Yojana has been expanded into Ladli Laxmi Yojana 2.0. So far, 52 lakh girls have benefited, with 14 lakh receiving scholarships. In the Budget 2026–27, Rs 1,801 crore has been allocated to strengthen this scheme.
Under Poshan 2.0, the government is strengthening health and holistic care. Additional nutritional upgrades will be provided to children up to Class 8. Over the next five years, 80 lakh milk packets will be distributed. A total of Rs 6,600 crore has been earmarked for this initiative, with Rs 700 crore allocated in the current Budget 2026–27.
The Ladli Behna Yojana continues to empower women across the state. In Budget 2026–27, 1.25 crore beneficiaries are covered. The monthly assistance amount has been increased from ₹1,250 to ₹1,500. A total allocation of Rs 23,822 crore has been made to strengthen this scheme.

Madhya Pradesh Budget Session Live Updates: 799 institutes to be modernized; Rs 815 crore allocated for sports

To empower youth and strengthen manpower, Yuva Kalyan initiatives are being expanded with skill development and improved education facilities. Under the BMC Yojana, 799 educational institutes will be modernized.
Additionally, 15,000 new teachers will be enrolled to enhance learning outcomes.
MP is doing great in national and international sports: MP finance minister
Rs 815 crore budget for sports: MP finance minister

Madhya Pradesh Budget Session Live Updates: OBC students get boost with skill development programs, scholarships

In the Budget 2026–27, special provisions have been made for OBC students.
Traditional skill development programs, modern hostels, and post-matric scholarships are being strengthened, benefiting 7.5 lakh students.
The Sardar Patel Coaching Scheme will also benefit OBC students, says MP Finance Minister.
4.85 lakh cycles distributed to students.

Madhya Pradesh Budget Session Live Updates: Rs 2,364 crore for gaushalas, Rs 1.01 lakh crore allocated for farmers’ welfare

Madhya Pradesh is emerging as the milk capital, with 3,000 gaushalas across the state.
A new policy has been framed for their modernization, and Rs 2,364 crore has been allocated in the Budget 2026 to strengthen this sector, says MP finance minister.
Rs 1,01,500 crore has been allocated for farmers’ welfare, including provisions under the Kisan Kalyan Yojana, says MP Finance Minister Jagdish Devda.

Madhya Pradesh Budget Session Live Updates: ‘Kisan Kalyan Varsh’ announced, Rs 2.6 lakh crore allocated for farmers’ welfare

Madhya Pradesh has declared 'Kisan Kalyan Varsh' to prioritize farmers’ welfare.
MP is the first state in the country to present a rolling budget, claims MP FM Jagdish Devda.
Bhavantar Yojana has shown impressive improvement. Under the Madhya Pradesh Kishak Unnati Yojana, a special incentive amount has been announced. The Budget 2026 allocates Rs 2.6 lakh crore for farmers’ welfare, says MP finance minister.

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FM Devda said suggestions were sought from the public, international experts, and businessmen before finalising the budget.
On concerns of rising loans, he stated the expenditure should be seen as investment, not debt.
Devda highlighted that despite high debt figures, visible development is taking place across Madhya Pradesh.
He stressed that debates over debt versus budget size are recurring, but infrastructure and social progress continue to grow.

Madhya Pradesh Budget Session Live Updates: Addressing a press conference, Madhya Pradesh deputy chief minister and finance & commercial tax minister Jagdish Devda says, "Today, under the leadership of BJP government in Madhya Pradesh and its visionary chief minister Dr Mohan Yadav, the 2026-27 Budget will be presented in the Madhya Pradesh Assembly. I extend my congratulations to the chief minister and the people of the state. This will be an inclusive, people-centric budget - by the people and for the people. The respected Prime Minister has identified four core pillars: women, youth, farmers, and the poor. Keeping these pillars at the centre, the 2026–27 Budget will be presented with full focus on them. As stated earlier, the BJP government in Madhya Pradesh presents a budget shaped by public participation. Prior to finalising the budget, suggestions were invited from the general public, and a large number of valuable inputs were received."Sought a loan of Rs 5,600 crore
A day ahead of the presentation, the state government sought a loan of Rs 5,600 crore to meet its expenditure needs. This came even as the state’s Economic Survey projected a growth rate of 8.04%. The Economic Survey, tabled in the Assembly on Tuesday by Mr Devda, showed that the state’s total debt has risen to ₹4.90 lakh crore. This is higher than the total Budget size of ₹4.21 lakh crore for 2025–26. A supplementary Budget was also passed to cover additional expenses for the current financial year. The report sought to address concerns over rising debt, stating that the amount borrowed by the state government in a year has never exceeded the limit set by the Reserve Bank of India.

What people expect

Ahead of the Budget, ordinary citizens said they were hoping for measures that address everyday concerns, including employment, healthcare and infrastructure. Rohan Verma, a final-year commerce student in Bhopal, said training programmes should be linked to real employment opportunities. “Training must be connected with actual jobs so that students can build stable careers in the state,” he said. Senior citizens called for a smoother and more transparent pension system. Professor Sharad Naik, from the civil engineering department of a private college, said timely pensions and stronger safety measures were essential. “The elderly should be able to live with dignity and financial security,” he said. Aarti Mishra, a homemaker, said government hospitals needed better facilities. “There should be proper doctors, medicines and cleanliness in government hospitals so that families do not have to depend on expensive private treatment,” she said. Expectations from the Budget reflect broader public concerns that go beyond industry and investment, focusing instead on jobs, social security and basic services.

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