Madhya Pradesh Government Takes a Step Forward To Protect the Interests of Traders in the state: What Decision Has MP Cabinet Taken?
Bhopal: To safeguard the interests of traders within the state, the Madhya Pradesh government has taken a proactive step aimed at ensuring the growth and prosperity of their businesses, while simultaneously providing them with a dedicated platform to voice and resolve their concerns. In this regard, a Rajya Vyapari Kalyan Board ('State Traders' Welfare Board') is set to be constituted. Similarly, committees will also be established at the district level.
On Tuesday, the MP Cabinet gave its approval to the proposal submitted in this regard. Essentially, this initiative—undertaken to align with the objectives of the National Traders' Welfare Board established by the Government of India—aims primarily to establish a direct channel of communication between the state's traders and the government. This mechanism is intended to help remove obstacles facing the business sector and thereby accelerate the growth of the state's economy.
CM will serve as the Chairperson of the Board
The Chief Minister will serve as the Chairperson of the State Traders' Welfare Board. The Minister for Industrial Policy and Investment Promotion, as well as the Minister for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), will serve as members.
To ensure effective administrative coordination, senior officials from key departments—such as Finance, Agriculture, Health, Energy, Minerals, Science and Technology, Technical Education, and Tourism—have been designated as official members of the Board.
Additionally, the heads of prominent national institutions—including the State Policy Commission, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), NABARD, NHAI, and FSSAI—have also been included as official members.
The Chief Executive Officers of the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Good Governance and Policy Analysis, and the RCVP Noronha Academy of Administration and Management, have been included as ex-officio members.
State heads of renowned national trade organizations have been inducted
Furthermore, the state heads of renowned national trade organizations—such as CII, FICCI, DICCI, FIEO, and Laghu Udyog Bharati—have been inducted into the Board as ex-officio members. The Regional Authority of the DGFT has been included as a member, while the Managing Director of the MPSIDC has been designated as the Member Secretary.
Amendments to the Board's composition may be made as deemed necessary, subject to the approval of the Chairperson.
Mission for Self-Reliance in Pulses to continue
The Cabinet has also decided to continue the Mission for Self-Reliance in Pulses in Madhya Pradesh for the next five years—specifically from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2031. A total of ₹2,442.04 crore will be expended during this period.
Rs 32,405 Crore to be Spent on Road Construction and Housing Repairs
The Cabinet has sanctioned Rs 32,405 crore for road construction and housing repairs under the Public Works Department. Under this decision, an allocation of Rs 6,150 crore has been approved to ensure the continued operation of the scheme related to the maintenance of roads and bridges throughout the 16th Finance Commission's tenure—from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2031.