Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh Cabinet Clears Major Projects
- 20 Aug 2025
- 3 min read
Why in News?
The state cabinet, headed by CM Mohan Yadav, approved various key project,s including the establishment of an Electronic Manufacturing Cluster at Bandikhedi village, Berasia tehsil in Bhopal district.
Key Points
- Electronic Manufacturing Cluster (EMC):
- Project Details: A new Electronic Manufacturing Cluster (EMC) will be established at Bandikhedi village, Berasia Tehsil in Bhopal district under the Government of India's EMC 2.0 project.
- The EMC 2.0 scheme aims to develop a robust electronics ecosystem, provide infrastructure, and offer financial assistance for projects and common facilities.
- Purpose: The cluster will focus on promoting the Electronics System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) sector, featuring world-class infrastructure and Common Facility Centres (CFCs).
- Impact: The initiative supports programs such as Digital India and Make in India, aiming to enhance investment, create employment, increase government revenue, foster entrepreneurship, drive innovation, and stimulate economic growth.
- Project Details: A new Electronic Manufacturing Cluster (EMC) will be established at Bandikhedi village, Berasia Tehsil in Bhopal district under the Government of India's EMC 2.0 project.
- New Ayurvedic Medical Colleges and Wellness Centres:
- Locations: They are planned at locations including Narmadapuram, Morena, Balaghat, Shahdol, and Sagar, with 1,570 posts sanctioned for these centers after approvals.
- Each college will have a 100-bed hospital, hostels, residential quarters, and a pharmacy building.
- Funding: Under the National AYUSH Mission, Rs 350 crore allocated (Rs 70 crore per college, with a 60:40 funding ratio between Centre and State).
- Objective: Strengthen Ayurveda-based healthcare and the wellness industry across divisions in the state.
- Locations: They are planned at locations including Narmadapuram, Morena, Balaghat, Shahdol, and Sagar, with 1,570 posts sanctioned for these centers after approvals.
- Department of Endocrinology:
- In response to the rising cases of diabetes and non-communicable diseases, the government has approved the creation of the first dedicated endocrinology department at Gandhi Medical College (GMC), Bhopal, to enhance care and explore the introduction of DM seats in endocrinology.
- ‘Geeta Bhavan’ Scheme:
- Objective: Promote reading, cultural, and literary activities by establishing well-equipped study centers in urban local bodies.
- Target & Funding: Aim to set up one 'Geeta Bhavan' in each district by 2030, with financial support from the state government for construction, expansion, and maintenance.
- Scholarship Increase for Tribal Hostels:
- The scholarship for mess facilities in tribal hostels has been increased to 12 months (from 10 months), with an amount of Rs 1,650 per month for boys and Rs 1,700 per month for girls, based on attendance.
