The Cabinet meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav, was held on Wednesday at the Mantralaya. The Council of Ministers approved the utilisation of Rs. 1,038 crore out of a total Rs. 1,478.38 crore for the implementation of approved works under the Annual Plan of Operation (2025–26) of the Compensatory Afforestation Fund (CAMPA Fund). As per the plan, 80% of this amount will be spent on forest and wildlife management, and 20% on strengthening forest and wildlife-related infrastructure.
The approved activities in Madhya Pradesh include Maintenance of past afforestation works, Compensatory plantation, Restoration of degraded forests based on landscape approach, Afforestation in river catchment areas for river rejuvenation, Soil & water conservation works, Plantation of bamboo and other species near village forest boundaries to support rural livelihoods, Voluntary relocation of villages from wildlife-protected areas, Development of residential infrastructure in buffer and protected zones, Establishment of urban forests, Strengthening of forest and wildlife infrastructure and Capacity building of local communities.