Madhya Pradesh government has taken a big decision to exempt combine harvesters from toll tax under the Farmers Welfare Scheme 2026. This will reduce the costs of farmers and increase their income. Many road projects have also been approved.
Bhopal. Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav has said that the Madhya Pradesh government is fully committed to the welfare of farmers. Under the Farmer Welfare Year 2026, many important decisions are being taken to fulfill the goal of “Prosperous Farmer-Prosperous State”. The government is continuously taking such steps to increase the income of farmers and make farming profitable.
Toll tax exemption on combine harvesters: Big relief to farmers
The state government has taken an important decision giving major relief to the combine harvesters used in agriculture. Now toll fee will not be charged from combine harvesters at the toll plaza of Madhya Pradesh Road Development Corporation. The Chief Minister said that combine harvester is an essential agricultural equipment for harvesting crops. By getting toll exemption on this, the cost of its transportation will reduce, which will provide economic benefits to the farmers.
Cost of farming will decrease, farmers’ income will increase
Due to exemption in toll tax, it will be cheaper to transport the combine harvester from one place to another. This will reduce the total cost of harvesting. This will have a direct impact on the price of agricultural produce, due to which farmers will be able to get better profits. This decision is being considered a big step in the interest of farmers.
Decision taken in the meeting of the Board of Directors
This important decision was taken in the meeting of the Board of Directors of Madhya Pradesh Road Development Corporation chaired by Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav. This meeting was held at Samatva Bhawan (Chief Minister’s residence). Public Works Minister Rakesh Singh and Chief Secretary Anurag Jain were also present in the meeting. Many other development works and schemes were also discussed in the meeting.
Indore-Ujjain and Ujjain-Javra Green Field Road projects approved
In the meeting, approval was given for the construction of Indore-Ujjain Green Field Road and Ujjain-Jawara Green Field Road. These projects will be developed under non-access control model, which will improve the traffic system and make travel easier.
Approval of new alignment of West Bhopal bypass
The Board of Directors has also approved the changed alignment of West Bhopal Bypass. In principle approval has been given for its construction. This project will help in reducing traffic and providing better connectivity in Bhopal.
Other administrative and financial matters also discussed
Annual accounts and other managerial topics were also discussed in detail in the meeting. Along with this, many important decisions were taken, which will give impetus to infrastructure and development works in the state.