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Bhopal:Madhya Pradesh has recorded an increase in the Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) by 7.06%, CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that the economic growth rate of the state was 16.43% in 2022-23, which was 18.02% in 2012-22. In 2022-23, the per capita income in Madhya Pradesh was estimated to be ₹1,40,583, while in the year 2011-12, it was ₹38,497.
The budget is expected to include surplus funds for Ladli Behna Yojna, CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan’s flagship scheme, under which non-Income-Tax payee women will be given ₹1,000 monthly aid. The scheme will be rolled out from March 5 in the state.
The per capita income has increased 3.5 times to Rs 1,40,585, said the finance minister. “There is progress in every field in Madhya Pradesh from economic and financial point of view. Revenue collection has also increased.
Some key points of Budget:
a.Rs 660 crore allocated for Women self Help Groups
b.Rs 467 crores allocated for Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana
c.Rs 738 crore allotted for sports. International Sports Complex to be built in Bhopal
d.Rs 1 crore set aside for Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana
e.Finance Minister Jagdish Devda announced 1 lakh new government jobs for the youth.
f.The Madhya Pradesh government decided to pay the debt of defaulter farmers. Farmers can continue to avail Kisan Samman Nidhi
g.Rs 3,230 crore allotted for 900 CM Rise schools. The finance minister announced recruitment for vacant posts in schools.
h.The government will provide E-scooty to girls to encourage them to pursue higher education.
i.The Madhya Pradesh government proposed to increase MBBS seats in the state.
j.8000-km long road will be constructed under CM Gramin Jodo Sadak Yojana and 4000-km road to be built under PM road scheme.
