What Are the Key Highlights of MP's First Adjunct Budget?

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Key Takeaways
- Total outlay: Rs 2356.80 crore
- Public health funding: Rs 1602.30 crore
- Urban development: Rs 142 crore for Unity Mall
- Technical education support: Rs 113.15 crore
- Social equity focus: Rs 30 crore for Scheduled Caste initiatives
Bhopal, July 29 (NationPress) The government of Madhya Pradesh presented its inaugural adjunct budget estimate for the fiscal year 2025–26 on Tuesday, proposing a comprehensive outlay of Rs 2356.80 crore in the state Assembly during the current monsoon session.
This budget encompasses Rs 1003.99 crore allocated for revenue expenditures and Rs 1352.81 crore for capital investments, indicating a focused initiative in essential sectors such as healthcare, law enforcement, urban development, and technical education.
A significant emphasis has been placed on public health, with Rs 1602.30 crore designated based on the recommendations of the 15th Finance Commission for grants in the health sector. This allocation represents one of the largest departmental budgets, aimed at enhancing primary healthcare and related systems throughout the state.
To modernize law enforcement, the Home Department has requested Rs 62.20 crore for centralized police call centers and control room systems, Rs 57 crore for crime detection technologies, and Rs 5 crore for compensatory support for police forces working alongside the Centre and other states.
In terms of urban development, Rs 142 crore is earmarked for the construction of a Unity Mall, Rs 20 crore as grants to development authorities, and Rs 9.51 crore for executing the State Action component of the Cities 2.0 initiative.
Public Works has also made significant demands, including Rs 50 crore for large bridge construction, Rs 40 crore for major infrastructure projects, and Rs 10 crore for road development funded by the NDB.
The government has additionally proposed Rs 113.15 crore in support for private technical institutions through the Department of Technical Education, Skill Development and Employment, a move anticipated to enhance vocational training capacity and employment preparedness.
Moreover, Rs 30 crore has been requested for the Prime Minister Scheduled Caste Abhudaya Yojana under the Department of Scheduled Caste Welfare, underscoring a sustained commitment to social equity initiatives.
The Revenue Department is set to receive Rs 88.72 crore through the National Disaster Mitigation Fund, along with Rs 9.85 crore for the transfer of reserve funds and deposit accounts, reflecting the state’s 10 percent contribution.
This budget outlines targeted interventions across various sectors, aiming at both service expansion and infrastructure enhancement. These provisions await legislative approval and are integral to the state’s larger economic planning framework for the fiscal year.