Madhya Pradesh government raises loans from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) within borrowing limits set by the Government of India for major infrastructure projects. The state has raised ₹37,400 crore as of September 2026 and aims to spend over ₹1 lakh crore during the current financial year on roads, dams, power, and canal construction.
The Madhya Pradesh Government is aggressively executing major infrastructure projects, including roads, expressways, irrigation systems, dams, canals, power projects, medical colleges, schools, and colleges. This extensive development work is being financed through loans raised by the state from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) within the limits prescribed under the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Act and the borrowing limit set by the Government of India.
According to the source, Madhya Pradesh's annual borrowing limit is generally up to 3% of GSDP. An increase in GSDP enhances the state government's borrowing capacity. Development projects such as roads, power infrastructure, dams, and canals contribute to GSDP growth, thereby creating greater borrowing capacity for the State Government.
Under Article 293(3) of the Constitution, state governments raise loans with the consent of the Government of India. The RBI determines two auction participation days every month for each state within its borrowing limit. For Madhya Pradesh, the designated day is Tuesday.
Timely or early completion of development projects delivers long-term benefits to society and has a positive impact on the economy. The State Government utilizes borrowings within the limit for development works, particularly capital projects related to irrigation, roads, and power. As of September 2026, the State Government has raised ₹37,400 crore through the RBI.
Competitive bids for State Development Loans (SDLs) are received through the RBI’s e-Kuber platform, enabling the State Government to raise funds from the market at the most competitive and favourable interest rates available through the RBI.
It is also pertinent to note that active implementation of projects such as dams, canals, roads, expressways, and power infrastructure requires additional financial resources. Borrowing from time to time for project-based capital expenditure is therefore a positive step, reflecting the State Government’s accelerated pace of development.
Madhya Pradesh also has a strong record of fiscal management, with 100 per cent timely repayment of loans raised in previous years. The state government will continue to raise further loans from the RBI for development works up to March 2027.
During the current financial year, the Madhya Pradesh Government aims to spend more than ₹1 lakh crore on roads, dams, power, and canal construction through its own revenues, funds raised by various corporations, and borrowings through the RBI.
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