MP Cabinet: 29 lakh ton wheat procured, ₹1,000 Delhi scholarship for OBC students
Synopsis
The Madhya Pradesh Cabinet has rolled out one of its broadest single-session policy packages — from hiking wheat procurement to 100 lakh tons and distributing ₹2,546 crore to farmers, to launching a ₹1,000 monthly scholarship for OBC students in Delhi and sanctioning over ₹800 crore for health and irrigation. Wild buffaloes from Assam entering Kanha Tiger Reserve add an unexpected conservation dimension to an already wide-ranging set of decisions.
Key Takeaways
Madhya Pradesh has procured over 29 lakh metric tons of wheat after the Centre raised the state's limit to 100 lakh tons .
More than ₹2,546 crore has been disbursed to farmers as part of the procurement drive.
OBC students studying in Delhi will receive a monthly scholarship of ₹1,000 each.
Class 10 pass rates in specialised schools rose from 68% to 88% ; Class 12 rates rose from 59% to 89% over four years. ₹800 crore sanctioned for health, education, and irrigation, including the Lakhundar Dam in Shajapur to irrigate 9,000 hectares .
Wild buffaloes from Assam released into Kanha Tiger Reserve by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav .
The Madhya Pradesh Cabinet on Tuesday, 28 April announced a sweeping set of decisions covering wheat procurement, education scholarships, healthcare investment, and wildlife conservation, signalling a broad push to strengthen the state's social and economic infrastructure. The announcements were made by Chetanya Kumar Kashyap, Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, following the cabinet meeting in Bhopal.
Wheat Procurement Surges After Centre Raises Limit
The wheat procurement drive is in full swing after the central government raised Madhya Pradesh's procurement limit from 82 lakh tons to 100 lakh tons. According to Minister Kashyap, over 29 lakh metric tons of wheat have already been acquired, with more than ₹2,546 crore distributed directly to farmers.
To maintain momentum, procurement centres will now operate six days a week, including Saturdays, under close monitoring by district collectors.
Point of View
000 monthly scholarship for OBC students in Delhi is modest by any urban cost-of-living measure and risks being more symbolic than substantive. The wheat procurement surge is genuinely significant, but the real test is whether the six-day procurement window and collector monitoring translate into timely farmer payments rather than storage bottlenecks. The wildlife angle — wild buffaloes from Assam, cheetahs already reintroduced, a rhinoceros project on the horizon — positions Madhya Pradesh as an unlikely conservation leader, a narrative the state government is clearly cultivating alongside its development credentials.
NationPress
1 May 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How much wheat has Madhya Pradesh procured so far in 2025?
Madhya Pradesh has procured over 29 lakh metric tons of wheat as of 28 April 2025, following the Centre's decision to raise the state's procurement limit from 82 lakh tons to 100 lakh tons. More than ₹2,546 crore has been distributed to farmers under this drive.
Who is eligible for the ₹1,000 monthly scholarship announced by the MP Cabinet?
The ₹1,000 monthly scholarship is intended for students from the Other Backward Classes (OBC) category who are currently studying in Delhi. The cabinet approved this on 28 April 2025 to support their educational expenses in the capital.
What infrastructure and healthcare investments did the MP Cabinet approve?
The cabinet sanctioned ₹800 crore for health, education, and irrigation projects, including the Lakhundar Dam in Shajapur that will irrigate 9,000 hectares. Additionally, ₹2,631 crore was earmarked for public works, ₹80 crore for electrification of Anganwadi centres, and over ₹250 crore for medical college expansions in Bhopal and Rewa.
What is the significance of the wild buffalo release at Kanha Tiger Reserve?
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav personally oversaw the release of wild buffaloes brought from Assam into the Kanha Tiger Reserve. According to the minister, this follows the earlier cheetah reintroduction and precedes a planned rhinoceros relocation project, positioning Madhya Pradesh as a hub for large mammal conservation.
How have pass rates improved in Madhya Pradesh's specialised schools?
According to the cabinet briefing, Class 10 pass rates in specialised schools rose from 68% to 88% over the last four years, while Class 12 pass rates improved from 59% to 89%. Additionally, 58 students from these schools secured positions on the state merit list in recent examinations.
