Bhopal, Feb 18, 2026: Chief Minister Mohan Yadav presented Madhya Pradesh Budget 2026–27 with a massive outlay of ₹4,38,317 crore, branding it the state’s first “rolling budget” focused on the ‘GYANII’ vision—poor, youth, farmers, women, infrastructure, and industry. The government announced no new taxes, while emphasizing growth, welfare, and long-term development planning across Madhya Pradesh.
A major highlight is a new scheme granting ownership rights to rural residential land, with the state bearing full stamp duty and registry costs, backed by a ₹3,800 crore provision. The budget also strengthens infrastructure, including approval of 18 new roads in Bhopal worth ₹143 crore and continued expansion of rural road connectivity.
Finance Minister Jagdish Devda outlined key welfare and development allocations: ₹23,882 crore for Ladli Behna scheme, major investment in agriculture exceeding ₹1.15 lakh crore, ₹21,630 crore for roads, recruitment of 22,500 police personnel, and expanded housing, tribal development, and labour welfare funding. The budget also prioritizes women empowerment, youth employment, IT and industrial corridors, nutrition programs for schoolchildren, and infrastructure linked to Ujjain Simhastha and highway expansion.
The government said the budget aims to accelerate growth, improve rural connectivity, boost social welfare, and position Madhya Pradesh as a fast-growing, investment-friendly state without increasing the tax burden.
