Bhopal, Apr 1 (PTI) Combine harvesters used for agricultural purposes will now be exempted from toll payment at plazas operated by Madhya Pradesh Road Development Corp (MPRDC) as part of the state’s commitment towards farmer welfare, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said on Wednesday.
Numerous decisions are being taken in the interest of agriculturists to realise the vision of “Prosperous Farmers, Prosperous State” in the Farmer Welfare Year 2026. As part of pro-farmer initiatives, combine harvesters used for agricultural purposes will now be exempted from toll charges at MPRDC plazas, he said.
The decision will reduce the transportation cost of harvesters, which will have a positive impact on prices of agricultural produce and prove beneficial to cultivators, Yadav stated.
A tractor-mounted combine harvester is a multifunctional agricultural machine that combines three essential tasks – harvesting, threshing, and winnowing – into one process.
The chief minister issued instruction on toll relief for these heavy machines at MPRDC’s Board of Directors meeting. State Public Works Minister Rakesh Singh and senior officials attended the meeting held at Samatva Bhavan (Chief Minister’s residence).
Yadav, while chairing the board meeting, also approved construction of the Indore-Ujjain Green Field Road and Ujjain-Javar Green Field Road.
The Board of Directors also approved the changed alignment of the West Bhopal Bypass and granted in-principle approval for its construction, an official said. PTI MAS RSY
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