State PCS - Madhya Pradesh (MP PCS)

• 29 Dec 2025

MP Cancels Ujjain Land Pooling Scheme

Why in News?

The Madhya Pradesh government has revoked the land pooling scheme in the Ujjain Simhastha (Kumbh) area after sustained protests and agitation threats from farmers’ organisations.

Key Points

• Background: The state government had introduced a land pooling policy for the Simhastha region in Ujjain to acquire agricultural land for the permanent construction of infrastructure in preparation for the 2028 Simhastha Kumbh Mela.
• Nature of Land Pooling: Under the scheme, agricultural land was to be pooled and redistributed after development, instead of direct land acquisition.
• Legal Framework: The proposed development plans were notified under the Madhya Pradesh Town and Country Planning Act, 1973.
• Simhastha Kumbh Mela: It is a major Hindu religious congregation held in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, on the banks of the Shipra River.