Bhopal, Apr 13 (PTI) The Madhya Pradesh government on Monday approved a scheme for the continuation of six new medical colleges for next five years with the help of the Centre and sanctioned Rs 1,674 for it, an official said.
The decision was taken at the cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, he said.
Administrative approval of Rs 286.26 crore was granted for the construction of Midwasa Medium Irrigation Project in Sagar district, which will benefit farmers for irrigation of 7200 hectares of land in 27 villages, the official said.
“The cabinet approved the scheme for the continuation of six new medical colleges with the help of the central government. A sum of Rs 1,674 crore was sanctioned for it for the next five years. Under the scheme, district hospitals are affiliated with the medical college. The new medical colleges are in Rajgarh, Mandla, Neemuch, Mandsaur, Shivpuri and Singrauli,” he said.
The cabinet approved Rs 10,801 crore for various development works under Public Works, including Rs 150 crore for development and supervision of BOT roads, Rs 765 crore for payment on completion of BOT projects, Rs 4,564 crore for annuity payment and Rs 5,322 crore for external finance project of Madhya Pradesh Road Development Corporation, he said.
Approval has also been given to continue the period of 16th Finance Commission from April 1 this year to March 31, 2031, the official said.
“For the smooth operation of various schemes and programmes, including Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti and Mid Day Meal under the Panchayat and Rural Development Department, approval of Rs 3,553.35 crore has been given by the cabinet for continuation from April 1 this year to March 31, 2031,” he said.
The cabinet approved Rs 2,250 crore for the next five years for continuous operation of the scheme under the Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanisation in the state to promote agricultural mechanisation, establish custom hiring centres, promote stubble management, and provide subsidies on hand-operated or bullock-driven agricultural equipment to forest lease holders.
The implementation of the scheme will increase farm power availability, reduce dependence on labourers through the use of agricultural equipment, and generate employment, along with cost and time savings, the official said.
The cabinet approved Rs 1,005 crore to continue health services under Bhopal Gas Tragedy Relief and Rehabilitation Department until March 31, 2031, while Rs 240.42 crore was approved for the operation of ‘Beti Bachao-Beti Padhao’, One Stop Centre and Women Helpline-181, he said.
The new One Stop Centres will be operated in Maihar, Mauganj, Pandhurna, Manawar and Pithampur in Dhar, Lasudia and Sanwer in Indore and Petlawad in Jhabua. PTI MAS BNM
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