MP CM Mohan Yadav to disburse ₹300 crore loans to SHGs in Jhabua today
Synopsis
Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav is set to distribute ₹300 crore in loans to self-help groups in tribal Jhabua district on 31 July, while also inaugurating and laying the groundwork for projects worth over ₹283 crore. The event doubles as a livelihood fair, farm-safety drive, and social welfare delivery — a sweeping one-day outreach in one of the state's most underserved districts.
Key Takeaways
CM Mohan Yadav will distribute ₹300 crore in loans to self-help groups in Jhabua on 31 July 2025 .
215 SHGs in Jhabua district will receive ₹10.08 crore under the MP State Rural Livelihood Mission .
Yadav will lay foundation stones for 29 projects worth ₹174.64 crore and inaugurate 28 completed projects worth ₹109.17 crore .
Beneficiaries of schemes including Ladli Laxmi Yojana , PMFME , and CM Udyam Kranti Yojana will receive assistance.
An 'Aajeevikano Mela' livelihood fair will feature tribal handicrafts, organic farming displays, and government scheme stalls.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will distribute loans worth ₹300 crore to self-help groups (SHGs) at a state-level capacity-building and loan distribution event in Thandla town, Jhabua district, on 31 July 2025. The programme, scheduled to begin after 1:30 pm, is designed to strengthen SHGs, advance women's economic empowerment, and improve rural livelihoods across Madhya Pradesh.
Key Developments at the Jhabua Event
As part of the event, 215 self-help groups in Jhabua district will receive loans worth ₹10.08 crore under the Madhya Pradesh State Rural Livelihood Mission. Beneficiaries across several state and central government schemes will also receive assistance, including those under the Dr B.R. Ambedkar Kamdhenu Scheme for modern dairy units, the Chief Minister Udyam Kranti Yojana, the Bhagwan Birsa Munda Self-Employment Scheme, the Tantya Mama Economic Welfare Scheme, and the Prime Minister Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme.
Infrastructure Push: Projects Worth ₹283 Crore
Chief Minister Yadav will lay the foundation stone for 29 development projects worth ₹174.64 crore and formally inaugurate 28 completed projects worth ₹109.17 crore in the district. Together, the two tranches represent a combined infrastructure commitment of over ₹283 crore for Jhabua — one of Madhya Pradesh's predominantly tribal districts.
Natural Farming and Farmer Outreach
The Chief Minister is also expected to interact with farmers practising natural and organic farming, discussing their field experiences and the state government's ongoing efforts to promote sustainable agriculture. The Agriculture Department will distribute helmets to farmers at the event — part of a broader farm-safety initiative.
Social Welfare and Student Felicitation
The programme will also cover social welfare delivery: meritorious students of Classes 10 and 12 will be felicitated, and eligible beneficiaries under the Ladli Laxmi Yojana will receive benefits. An 'Aajeevikano Mela' — a livelihood fair — will run alongside the main event, featuring stalls from government departments and self-help groups showcasing local products, tribal handicrafts, natural farming practices, medicinal plants, and scheme-related information.
According to an official government statement, the programme represents 'an important step towards strengthening self-help groups' and is expected to 'give a new boost to women's economic self-reliance, rural livelihood and self-employment.' District administration officials confirmed that preparations have been completed ahead of the event.
Point of View
Infrastructure launches, and a livelihood fair into a single high-visibility programme. What merits scrutiny is the gap between aggregate headline figures and actual ground delivery: ₹300 crore in SHG loans sounds substantial, but only ₹10.08 crore is earmarked directly for Jhabua's 215 groups, raising questions about how the remainder is distributed across the state. Madhya Pradesh's tribal districts have historically lagged on credit absorption and SHG sustainability, and without transparent follow-up on repayment rates and income outcomes, such events risk becoming periodic spectacle rather than structural change.
NationPress
31 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ₹300 crore SHG loan programme in Jhabua?
It is a state-level capacity-building and loan distribution event in Thandla, Jhabua district, where MP CM Mohan Yadav will disburse ₹300 crore in loans to self-help groups across Madhya Pradesh on 31 July 2025. The programme aims to boost women's economic empowerment and rural livelihoods.
How much will Jhabua district's self-help groups receive directly?
A total of 215 self-help groups in Jhabua district will receive loans worth ₹10.08 crore under the Madhya Pradesh State Rural Livelihood Mission as part of the event.
Which government schemes are covered at the Jhabua event?
Beneficiaries of the Dr B.R. Ambedkar Kamdhenu Scheme, Chief Minister Udyam Kranti Yojana, Bhagwan Birsa Munda Self-Employment Scheme, Tantya Mama Economic Welfare Scheme, PMFME Scheme, and Ladli Laxmi Yojana will all receive assistance at the programme.
What infrastructure projects are being launched in Jhabua?
CM Yadav will lay foundation stones for 29 new development projects worth ₹174.64 crore and inaugurate 28 completed projects worth ₹109.17 crore in Jhabua district, totalling over ₹283 crore in infrastructure activity.
What is the 'Aajeevikano Mela' being held alongside the event?
The Aajeevikano Mela is a livelihood fair organised at the venue, featuring stalls by government departments and self-help groups displaying local products, tribal handicrafts, natural and organic farming practices, medicinal plants, and information on various government schemes.
