Bhopal: November 10, 2025 — The State Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav, convened on Monday to approve a series of significant decisions covering social welfare, cultural heritage, green energy, and judicial administration. These measures demonstrate a commitment to enhancing public welfare and infrastructure across the state.
Uplifting women’s welfare: Laadli Behna Yojana boost
In a major relief to beneficiaries, the Cabinet approved an increase in the monthly financial assistance under the flagship Mukhyamantri Laadli Behna Yojana. The amount will be raised from Rs 1,250 to Rs 1,500 per month, effective from November 2025. This Rs 250 hike follows the scheme’s launch in March 2023 with a Rs 1,000 disbursement. The enhancement will require an additional budget of over Rs 1,793 crore 75 lakh in the current fiscal year, bringing the total estimated expenditure for 2025-26 to more than Rs 20,450 crore. This decision is set to significantly boost the financial autonomy of women across the state.
Advancing cultural heritage: Revised cost for ‘Advait Lok’
The Cabinet gave its nod to the revised cost of Rs 2,424 crore 369 lakh for the construction of the ambitious Acharya Shankar Museum, “Advait Lok,” under the Ekatma Dham project in Omkareshwar. This revision includes an index relaxation for the ongoing works. The Ekatma Dham project centers around installing a 108-foot multi-metal statue of Acharya Shankar. Alongside this, the complex will feature the “Advait Lok” museum detailing his life and Advaita philosophy, the Acharya Shankar International Vedanta Institute, and the Advait Nilayam. This cultural landmark, to be constructed by MPTC, is designed to serve as a global center for philosophical learning.
Driving green energy: Solar rooftop plants via RESCO model
In a move to embrace renewable energy, the Cabinet approved the installation of solar rooftop plants on all government buildings across the state through the RESCO (Renewable Energy Service Company) method. This aligns with the Centre’s Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. Crucially, government departments will incur no upfront investment; a private developer will install and maintain the plants for 25 years. Government offices will only pay a per-unit charge for energy consumed, expected to be lower than Discom rates, ensuring significant savings for the state. The Cabinet streamlined the process by approving a single tender instead of separate, district-wise tenders, covering plants of all capacities, including those under 20 kW. This decision covers the installation of over 37,000 kW total capacity across numerous sites in 16 major districts.
Strengthening judicial setup: New court posts approved
To enhance judicial accessibility in rural areas, approval was granted for the creation of seven new posts for the Court of Civil Judge, Junior Division, in Mandhata tehsil of Khandwa district. The approved posts include one Civil Judge, Junior Division, and six supporting Class III and Class IV staff. This measure is expected to improve the efficiency of legal processes for the local populace, involving an estimated annual financial burden of Rs 52 lakh 76 thousand.
