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Who is Mohan Yadav?

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About Mohan Yadav

Who is Mohan Yadav?

Mohan Yadav is the name that has surprised many people after the BJP high command decided to make him the next chief minister of Madhya Pradesh. After winning a landslide victory in the state by 166 seats, there were many names in the CM race, including the former CM Shivraj Singh. No political guru had even wondered if Mohan Yadav could be the next CM of Madhya Pradesh. But as always, PM Narendra Modi surprised everyone with his unexpected decisions. 
 
Who is Mohan Yadav?
Mohan Yadav was born on March 25, 1965, in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. His father's name is Poonamchand Yadav.
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Madhya Pradesh's ₹4.38-trn Budget focuses on farmers and women's welfare

Madhya Pradesh has presented a ₹4.38 trillion Budget for 2026-27, with major allocations for farmers, women, rural development and infrastructure, while avoiding new taxes

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Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 10:20 PM IST

CM Mohan Yadav praises Union Budget; MP Budget to be presented on Feb 18

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav says Union Budget 2026-27 will boost infrastructure and investment; state Budget will be presented on February 18

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Updated On : 03 Feb 2026 | 4:46 PM IST

Mohan Yadav meets NVIDIA AI chief to explore tech collaboration in MP

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav met NVIDIA executive Calista Redmond at Davos to explore collaboration on artificial intelligence, governance, skill development and technology-driven growth

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Updated On : 21 Jan 2026 | 10:05 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh holds investment talks with global firms at WEF Davos

The Madhya Pradesh government announced plans to prepare a green energy-based policy to ensure adequate and sustainable power supply for IT and data centre projects

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Updated On : 20 Jan 2026 | 8:40 PM IST

MP CM to roll out 'Krishak Varsh' 2026 with tractor rally on Sunday

According to an official release, prior to the programme, CM Yadav will flag off a 'Krishi Rath' and a farmers' tractor rally at the Kokta Bypass in the state capital

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Updated On : 10 Jan 2026 | 10:45 PM IST

Governance deficit: Indore tragedy highlights systemic flaws

The Indore water tragedy exposes deep flaws in urban governance, revealing how capacity gaps and inequality persist despite funds, schemes, and "clean city" rankings

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Updated On : 04 Jan 2026 | 10:19 PM IST

MP in 2025: Union Carbide waste burnt 41 yrs on, toxic syrup killed 24 kids

The state observed 2025 as Industry Year and organized Global Investors Summit (GIS) for the first time in Bhopal, positioning itself as a top investment destination

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Updated On : 25 Dec 2025 | 12:20 PM IST

YEF Summit 2025: Leaders pitch Madhya Pradesh as hub for entrepreneurs

Leaders at the YEF Bharat Summit 2025 in Indore highlighted Madhya Pradesh's growth story, India's expanding start-up ecosystem and the growing role of young entrepreneurs

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Updated On : 20 Dec 2025 | 11:05 PM IST

10 Naxalites surrender in MP, CM says Dindori, Mandla free of Naxal menace

The Naxalites, including four women, laid down their modern weapons, including AK-47 and INSAS rifles, in front of CM Yadav on Sunday

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Updated On : 08 Dec 2025 | 9:23 AM IST

DCP system faces challenges over late payments, MSP bonuses, surplus stock

The latest large grain producing state to choose centralised grain procurement has claimed high-interest loans and non-repayment from the Centre as a reason

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Updated On : 18 Nov 2025 | 7:49 PM IST

On statehood day, CM Yadav unveils vision document for 'developed' MP

The CM said 2025 is being celebrated in MP as the Year of Investment and Employment

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Updated On : 01 Nov 2025 | 9:48 PM IST

MP farmers to get 90% subsidy for installing solar pumps: CM Yadav

He said farmers would get a solar pump of one step higher capacity than their existing ones - those with 3 HP pumps will get 5 HP solar pumps

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Updated On : 19 Oct 2025 | 8:32 AM IST

Proposed PM Mitra Park has attracted investments of over ₹20,000 cr: MP CM

The chief minister, in a release on Sunday, said that the applications of 91 companies and units were approved, and it has been recommended to allot more than 1,294 acres of land

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Updated On : 15 Sep 2025 | 1:12 PM IST

Ladli Behna aid to rise to ₹1500 post Diwali, ₹3000 by 2028: MP CM

He was addressing a function at Petlawad in tribal dominated Jhabua district during which he transferred more than Rs 1,541 crore into the bank accounts of 1.26 crore women beneficiaries of the scheme

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Updated On : 12 Sep 2025 | 7:50 PM IST

MP bags ₹14,600 cr investment proposals at Kolkata business meet: CM Yadav

Yadav said the proposals are expected to create 16,000 new jobs, calling the development a "big milestone" for Madhya Pradesh

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Updated On : 11 Sep 2025 | 6:49 AM IST

Mayawati slams BJP-led MP govt for banning sale of meat, fish in open

The newly-appointed Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Wednesday issued a directive prohibiting the use of loudspeakers at religious places beyond permissible decibel levels

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Updated On : 14 Aug 2025 | 12:21 PM IST

Ladli Behna Yojana women to get ₹250 Raksha Bandhan gift on Aug 7: MP CM

Pratibha Syntex, another prominent firm in the region, employs 7000 women, all of whom are skilled workers producing high-quality garments that are exported to the United States of America, CM said

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Updated On : 03 Aug 2025 | 9:05 PM IST

Spain, UAE visit set to create over 14,000 jobs in state, says MP CM

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on late Sunday night said that his official visit to the UAE and Spain is set to create over 14,000 jobs in the state.

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Updated On : 21 Jul 2025 | 7:08 AM IST

MP CM discusses 3.0 GW solar project with Grew Energy CEO in Dubai

The discussions centred on the 3.0 gigawatt solar cell project in the state's Narmadapuram district, which is expected to create over 700 jobs

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Updated On : 14 Jul 2025 | 2:03 PM IST

MP CM announces Rakhi gift, hikes Ladli Behna scheme aid to ₹1500 from Oct

The government was committed to gradually increasing the monthly assistance under the Ladli Behna scheme to ₹3,000, the chief minister further said

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Updated On : 13 Jul 2025 | 9:06 AM IST