Madhya Pradesh budget focuses on infra, women and tribal welfare; no new tax

Madhya Pradesh government presented the state budget for 2024-25 with an outlay of Rs 3.65 lakh crore, focusing on infrastructure and welfare of women and tribals without announcing new taxes. Finance Minister Jagdish Devda faced opposition uproar regarding a nursing college scandal being probed by the CBI. The budget aims to double in size in five years, with increased allocations for various sectors, including education, agriculture, and social welfare programs.