Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav has announced that the state government has decided to procure moong and urad at Minimum Support Price (MSP) in the interest of farmers. Moong will be procured at Rs. 8,682 per quintal in 36 moong-producing districts, while urad will be procured at Rs. 7,400 per quintalin 13 urad-producing districts. Farmers can register from June 19 to July 6, and procurement will take place from July 7 to August 6. Chief Minister Dr. Yadav shared this information while addressing the Cabinet Ministers prior to the cabinet meeting held at the Mantralaya on Tuesday.He also stated that several initiatives are underway in the state to promote investment. As part of this, a major wellness-focused event was recently organized in Ujjain on the occasion of Ganga Dashami. Continuing in this direction, a summit focused on regional industries and employment will be held in Ratlam on MSME Day (June 27), and a national interactive session on MSMEs will be organized in Ludhiana on July 7.
CM Dr. Yadav informed that the inauguration of the first phase of the Bhopal Metro is scheduled for September. A request will be made to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to inaugurate the metro. On the occasion of Raksha Bandhan, Ladli Behna beneficiaries will receive an additional payment of Rs. 250.
The Chief Minister,highlighting the significance of International Yoga Day, said that this year marks the completion of a decade of the event. To commemorate the occasion, a “Yog Sangam” program will be organised on June 21. Efforts will be made to set a national record by organising yoga programs across the maximum number of urban bodies, wards, and panchayats in the state.
CM Dr. Yadav also noted that Madhya Pradesh witnessed a 19.6% increase in tourism within a year. In 2024, a total of 13.41 crore tourists visited the state, which is 19.6% higher compared to 2023. This included 1.67 lakh foreign tourists. He remarked that Madhya Pradesh is rapidly emerging as a leading state in tourism.
The Chief Minister directed ministers to review the welfare schemes being run by their respective departments and to share suggestions to make these initiatives more effective.