MP Cabinet approves Rs 776 crore for upgrading health facilities

July 20, 2026 9:13 AM

MP Cabinet approves Rs 776 crore for upgrading health facilities

The Madhya Pradesh Cabinet has approved an outlay of Rs 776.13 crore to upgrade 73 health institutions across the state as part of its efforts to strengthen healthcare infrastructure and improve access to quality medical services, particularly in rural and semi-urban areas. According to the Cabinet decision, 29 sub-health centres will be upgraded into six-bed Primary Health Centres (PHCs), while 19 PHCs will be expanded into Community Health Centres (CHCs). In addition, 18 CHCs will be upgraded...

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

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...

Two-day special meeting of MP Cabinet to begin in Khajuraho today

December 8, 2025 12:00 PM

Two-day special meeting of MP Cabinet to begin in Khajuraho today

Amid speculation of a Cabinet reshuffle after the completion of two years of the government, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, along with his Council of Ministers, will hold a two-day special meeting in Khajuraho starting Monday. The special meeting is part of a week-long programme to review the progress of various departments of the state government and the performance of the ministers heading them, which began on December 2. After reviewing over a dozen departments during the Winter...