Madhya Pradeshs Proposal Gets NITI Aayogs Nod under State Support Mission, Rs 1.23 Crore Sanctioned

Women Entrepreneurship Platform Set to Take Shape in Madhya Pradesh

Bhopal, Commissioner of Economic Statistics, Mr. Rishi Garg, announced that the Government of India has approved a grant of Rs 1.23 crore for the Madhya Pradesh government under NITI Aayog’s State Support Mission for the financial year 2024-25. This approval marks a significant step toward strengthening entrepreneurship, data-driven governance, economic growth, climate adaptation, and impact assessment in the state. He stated that this decision was taken after extensive discussions and collaboration between the Madhya Pradesh State Policy Commission and NITI Aayog, further reinforcing the state’s commitment to realizing the vision of a Developed Madhya Pradesh and a Developed India @2047.

According to Mr. Garg, the approval focuses on three major initiatives Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP-MP), State Data Analysis Platform (SDAP), and Growth-Hub Initiative (G-Hub). The WEP-MP will accelerate the growth of women-led enterprises through policy reforms, strategic partnerships, and the establishment of a dedicated digital platform. The SDAP will be developed with NITI Aayog’s National Data Analytics Platform (NDAP). It aims to support evidence-based policymaking, improve program monitoring, and ensure better allocation of resources by integrating multi-sectoral datasets. The G-Hub is focused on promoting economic growth in identified regions, G-Hub will design tailored development roadmaps to accelerate regional economic progress.

Additionally, the Climate Adaptive Action Plan (CAAP) will support climate adaptation and mitigation strategies aligned with the Net Zero 2070 goals and sustainable development objectives. A Monitoring, Evaluation, and Impact Assessment Unit will be established to strengthen data-driven governance by assessing and tracking state policies and programs. These initiatives align with the Madhya Pradesh government’s broadened vision of inclusive growth, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

Mr. Garg emphasized that with this approval, the Madhya Pradesh government will now move forward ensuring effective implementation of these initiatives. The state will ensure that the programs receive institutional support and the necessary resources. To achieve this, Madhya Pradesh will collaborate with NITI Aayog in areas such as knowledge-sharing, capacity building, and technical assistance, aiming to build a robust developmental framework.

He added that this initiative is a significant milestone in positioning Madhya Pradesh as a leading economic and policy-driven state. The government is committed to leveraging the State Support Mission to accelerate sustainable development and drive socio-economic transformation.