August 20, 2026 5:45 PM

MP committed to clean energy, modern tech and industrial growth: CM Yadav

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Thursday said the state was committed to clean energy, modern technology and industrial growth as he and Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat inaugurated two manufacturing units worth a combined Rs 650 crore in Dhar district. The units at the Pithampur industrial area will manufacture optical fibre and battery energy storage systems. “This initiative reflects the vision of clean energy, modern technology and industrial growth that our s...

July 31, 2026 12:14 PM

MP CM Yadav to distribute Rs 300 crore loans to self-help groups in Jhabua today

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will distribute loans worth Rs 300 crore to self-help groups (SHGs) at a state-level capacity-building and loan distribution programme in Thandla town of Jhabua district on Friday, the state government said. According to an official statement, the programme, scheduled to begin after 1:30 p.m., aims to strengthen self-help groups, promote women's economic empowerment and enhance rural livelihoods across the state. During the event, the Chief Minister wi...

June 18, 2026 10:27 AM

Prez Murmu begins 5-day MP visit, receives warm welcome in Indore

President Droupadi Murmu arrived in Indore on Thursday morning on a five-day visit to Madhya Pradesh and was accorded a warm welcome at Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, Governor Mangubhai Patel and other senior leaders and officials. “On behalf of all the people of the state, I extend a warm welcome to the Honourable President Droupadi Murmu to Madhya Pradesh - a sacred land of culture, values, and art,” Chief Minister Mohan Yadav wrote on X. The President's vis...

June 10, 2026 1:14 PM

‘Unprecedented milestone collective expression of trust, affection’: CMs of NDA-ruled states as PM Modi becomes longest-serving head of govt

Chief Ministers of NDA-ruled states on Wednesday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming the longest-serving elected Prime Minister in India's history, saying that this unprecedented milestone in Indian democracy is a collective expression of the trust, affection, and blessings of the entire nation. "Heartfelt congratulations to the Honorable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi—the charioteer of 'Amrit Kaal' and a leader steadfastly dedicated to the service, security, and prosper...

May 11, 2026 1:29 PM

MP CM releases two Botswana cheetahs into open forest at Kuno

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Monday released two female cheetahs brought from Botswana into the open forest area of Kuno National Park after they completed their quarantine and acclimatisation period, marking another milestone under India’s ambitious ‘Project Cheetah’. The two cheetahs, named (for identification) as CCV-2 and CCV-3, were released near the banks of the Kuno River in Sheopur district. The animals were among nine cheetahs -- six females and three males -- bro...

May 7, 2026 4:04 PM

MP CM Yadav flags off ‘Somnath Swabhiman Yatra’, calls it symbol of cultural revival and national unity

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Thursday flagged off the first batch of the 'Somnath Swabhiman Yatra' from Bhopal's Rani Kamalapati Railway Station, marking the beginning of a special pilgrimage journey for hundreds of devotees from across the state. On this occasion, the Chief Minister also performed ritual worship of 'kalash' filled with water collected from 21 major rivers of India, describing it as a symbol of unity, cultural integration and shared heritage. "Salutations to th...

April 17, 2026 2:38 PM

MP CM Yadav inaugurates 5-day ‘Ekatma Parv’ at Omkareshwar, participates in Vedic rituals

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav formally inaugurated the five-day mega cultural festival 'Ekatma Parv' at Omkareshwar, the sacred initiation site of Adi Guru Shankaracharya in Khandwa district on Friday. On this occasion, CM Yadav also honoured Dwarka Peethadheeshwar Jagadguru Shankaracharya Swami Sadanand Saraswati by presenting him with an angavastram, a garland, and a statue of Adi Guru Shankaracharya as a mark of respect. This festival will present a unique confluence of philosoph...

April 11, 2026 2:31 PM

Rajnath Singh inaugurates three-day ‘Unnat Krishi Mela’ in MP’s Raisen

The three-day ‘Unnat Krishi Mela’ (Advanced Agriculture Festival), a Central government initiative aimed at promoting technology-driven farming and long-term agricultural planning, began in Raisen district of Madhya Pradesh on Saturday. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, along with Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, formally inaugurated the national-level agriculture event at Dussehra Maidan in Raisen. The programme formally commenc...

April 3, 2026 3:52 PM

MP govt to build Rs 700 crore bypass road in Ujjain for Simhastha Mahakumbh 2028

In a major infrastructure push ahead of Simhastha Mahakumbh 2028, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, on Friday, announced that a new bypass road will be constructed in Ujjain at a cost of more than Rs 700 crore. Speaking at the International Conference "Mahakal: The Master of Time", the Chief Minister said the "Bhoomi Pujan" (groundbreaking ceremony) for the ambitious bypass project has been performed. "This Rs 700 crore bypass road is being developed specially for Simhastha 2028. I...

February 20, 2026 12:41 PM

MP Cabinet approves excise policy for 2026-27, retains ban on new liquor shops

The Madhya Pradesh cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, on Thursday approved the state's excise policy for the financial year 2026-27, retaining key restrictions on liquor sales while introducing measures aimed at enhancing transparency, revenue protection, and support for traditional liquor production. Under the new policy, no new liquor shops will be opened across the state, and existing shop premises will not be expanded or relocated. The existing ban on liquor shops within five k...