MP cabinet approves consultancy fee for Ujjain-Indore metro project

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav chaired the Council of Ministers meeting at Mantralaya on Tuesday, during which several significant decisions were approved to boost infrastructure, governance, and renewable energy in the state.

Metro Rail Project Gets Green Light

The Cabinet approved consultancy fees for the preparation of the Detailed Project Report (DPR) of the Ujjain–Indore–Pithampur Metro Rail Project.

The project will be implemented in two phases: the first phase covering Shri Mahakaleshwar Ujjain to Luv Kush Square, Indore, and the second phase extending from Luv Kush Square to Pithampur. Consultancy work has been assigned to Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Limited at the rate of Rs. 9 lakh per km (plus GST).

Digital Policing Strengthened with Tablets

To ensure smooth functioning of the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems (CCTNS), the Cabinet approved the purchase of 25,000 tablets worth Rs. 75 crore for the E-Vivechana App. This will allow investigating officers to perform on-the-spot documentation and procedures.

With this sanction, the total cost of the expanded CCTNS scheme stands at Rs. 177.87 crore. The project has been operational in all police stations of Madhya Pradesh since 2012. In the first phase, 1,732 tablets had already been procured.

610 New Posts in Prosecution Department

The Cabinet sanctioned the creation of 610 new posts under the Directorate of Prosecution to strengthen the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, and ensure “One Prosecutor per Court.”

These include 185 Additional Public Prosecutors, 255 Additional District Prosecution Officers, 100 Assistant District Prosecution Officers, and 70 Supporting Staff, with an estimated expenditure of Rs. 60 crore over three years.

Competitive Power Procurement Approved

The Cabinet approved competitive procurement of electricity from proposed new thermal power projects with a total capacity of 4,000 MW (3,200 MW + 800 MW under the ‘Green Shoe’ option). M.P.

Power Management Company Limited has selected three developers for 800 MW, 1,600 MW, and 800 MW respectively, with procurement of an additional 800 MW under the Green Shoe provision, subject to MPERC approval.

Renewable Energy Projects for Water Supply Schemes

The Cabinet also approved the establishment of a 100 MW solar and 60 MW wind energy project in captive mode for the Madhya Pradesh Jal Nigam’s Group Rural Drinking Water Supply Schemes, aimed at reducing operational costs.

Electricity will be procured through competitive tender, and a six-month revolving Letter of Credit will ensure timely payments. The Jal Nigam is implementing 147 group drinking water supply schemes at a cost of Rs. 60,786 crore, providing water to over 75 lakh families in 35,000 villages.

The Cabinet had earlier, on March 24, 2025, given in-principle consent for private participation in these schemes, paving the way for efficient implementation.