Madhya Pradesh announces ₹225 crore for 100 former Naxal-affected villages in Balaghat
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced ₹225 crore for development of 100 formerly Naxal-affected villages in Balaghat district under the Jan-Vishwas Abhiyan on 29 August 2026.
Summary
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced a ₹225 crore development plan for 100 formerly Naxal-affected villages of Balaghat district on 29 August 2026. Mohan Yadav made the announcement under the Jan-Vishwas Abhiyan during visits to Bondari and Korka villages in Balaghat. The plan covers roads, electricity, drinking water, housing, health and education along with jobs and livelihoods, and gives special attention to the Baiga tribal community. Mohan Yadav called Balaghat's freedom from Naxalism an achievement and said security would now be accompanied by development.
Key facts
- Announced
- 29 Aug 2026 by CM Mohan Yadav
- Amount
- ₹225 crore
- Coverage
- 100 former Naxal-affected villages, Balaghat
- Campaign
- Jan-Vishwas Abhiyan
- Villages visited
- Bondari, Korka
- Focus group
- Baiga tribal community
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Under which campaign did Madhya Pradesh announce ₹225 crore for 100 former Naxal-affected villages of Balaghat on 29 August 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Jan-Vishwas Abhiyan
The package was announced under the Jan-Vishwas Abhiyan.
The Balaghat development plan of Madhya Pradesh gives special attention to which tribal community?
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Correct answer: D — Baiga
The plan gives special attention to the Baiga tribal community.