Madhya Pradesh Cabinet approves ₹1,782 crore package for families displaced by three Narmada projects
The Madhya Pradesh Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on 16 December 2025 approved a ₹1,782 crore special package for families affected by submergence under the Upper Narmada, Raghavpur and Basania multipurpose projects.
Summary
The Madhya Pradesh Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on 16 December 2025 approved a ₹1,782 crore special package for families affected by submergence under the Upper Narmada Project and the Raghavpur and Basania multipurpose projects in Anuppur, Mandla and Dindori districts. The Madhya Pradesh package is in addition to ₹1,656.02 crore provided in the projects' DPRs, and 13,873 affected families will get ₹12.50 lakh each, with extra compensation for about 50,000 Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe families. The three projects, costing ₹5,512.11 crore, will irrigate 71,967 hectares and generate 125 MW of electricity.
Key facts
- Date
- 16 December 2025
- Package
- ₹1,782 crore, over ₹1,656.02 crore in DPRs
- Projects
- Upper Narmada, Raghavpur and Basania multipurpose projects
- Districts
- Anuppur, Mandla, Dindori
- Compensation
- ₹12.50 lakh per family for 13,873 families
- Project benefits
- 71,967 ha irrigation; 125 MW power; cost ₹5,512.11 crore
Practice MCQs 3 questions
How much was the special package approved by the Madhya Pradesh Cabinet on 16 December 2025 for families affected by the Upper Narmada, Raghavpur and Basania projects?
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Correct answer: B — ₹1,782 crore
The New Indian Express and PTI (Rediff): the Cabinet approved a ₹1,782 crore special package, in addition to ₹1,656.02 crore in the DPRs; the projects cost ₹5,512.11 crore.
The Upper Narmada, Raghavpur and Basania projects covered by Madhya Pradesh's December 2025 relief package are located in which districts?
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Correct answer: B — Anuppur, Mandla, Dindori
The New Indian Express and PTI (Rediff): the projects are in Anuppur, Mandla and Dindori districts.
Under Madhya Pradesh's special package of 16 December 2025, how much compensation will each submergence-affected family receive?
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Correct answer: D — ₹12.50 lakh
The New Indian Express and PTI (Rediff): 13,873 affected families will get ₹12.50 lakh per family.