The Madhya Pradesh assembly buzzed with activity as the government unveiled its third supplementary estimates for 2025-26, injecting ₹19,287.32 crore into the economy. Presented by Finance Minister Jagdish Devda, it features ₹8,934.03 crore revenue and ₹10,353.29 crore capital spends.
Agriculture’s lifeline, the Narmada projects, bag ₹4,700 crore to revolutionize irrigation and water management. Energy firms access ₹2,630 crore short-term financing for unflinching power delivery.
Cities and housing thrive on ₹1,569 crore local grants, ₹248 crore urban aid, and ₹370 crore institutional loans. Roads and bridges under PWD receive ₹1,337 crore, ₹225 crore, and ₹125 crore respectively.
Vulnerable groups gain from ₹615 crore Sambal Scheme, students from ₹600 crore Medhavi and ₹120 crore Shiksha aids. Industrial allure boosts with ₹1,250 crore promotion funds.
Debt servicing (₹1,650 crore), tax transfers (₹1,388 crore), mining (₹321+140 crore), dams (₹600 crore), and missions (₹300 crore) round out the provisions.
Expert commentary praises the forward-looking strategy, blending immediate sectoral supports with visionary investments. As Madhya Pradesh navigates fiscal challenges, this budget sets a foundation for accelerated development, job creation, and enhanced living standards across urban and rural divides.