Welcome to Ujiyari’s Madhya Pradesh current affairs notes for 29 June 2026, prepared for MPPSC State Service, State Forest Service and other state recruitment aspirants. Today’s edition covers the inauguration of two large solar parks, the revised Indore Metro funding, the cabinet’s education and women-welfare decisions, and the southwest monsoon’s spread across the state. Each item is paired with Prelims keywords, a Mains angle and a Facts Corner so you can revise fast.
1. CM Inaugurates 950 MW Neemuch and Shajapur Solar Parks
Why in News: On 28 June 2026, Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav inaugurated two solar parks with a combined capacity of 950 MW, the 500 MW Neemuch Solar Park and the 450 MW Shajapur Solar Park, in the presence of Union New and Renewable Energy Minister Pralhad Joshi.
Background: The event also saw the signing of the Power Purchase Agreement for the 440 MW Morena Solar Plus Storage Project, the first of its kind in the state, which secured a tariff of Rs 2.70 per unit, among the lowest in India for solar-with-storage. Groundbreaking and inauguration of industrial units and development works worth about Rs 1,553.98 crore were also held. This connects to Madhya Pradesh renewable energy and clean-power transition theme.
MPPSC Relevance: Prelims solar park capacity, Morena storage project, solar tariff. Mains GS3 energy security and renewable capacity addition in MP.
| Prelims Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Date of inauguration | 28 June 2026 |
| Solar parks | Neemuch (500 MW), Shajapur (450 MW) |
| Combined capacity | 950 MW |
| Storage project | 440 MW Morena Solar Plus Storage |
| Lowest tariff | Rs 2.70 per unit |
| Union Minister present | Pralhad Joshi (New and Renewable Energy) |
| Allied investment | Rs 1,553.98 crore industrial and development works |
2. Cabinet Clears Revised Indore Metro Funding
Why in News: The Mohan Yadav cabinet approved a revised cost and additional financing package for the Indore Metro Rail Project, raising the revised project cost to Rs 12,889.38 crore from the original Rs 7,500.80 crore estimate.
Background: The Indore Metro is the state’s first metro rail system, with a priority corridor already operational, and the enhanced funding covers cost escalation and network expansion in the commercial capital of MP. The decision was part of a larger development package of more than Rs 24,200 crore cleared during June 2026. This connects to Madhya Pradesh urban infrastructure and transport theme.
MPPSC Relevance: Prelims Indore Metro cost, MP first metro. Mains GS3 urban transport and infrastructure financing.
| Prelims Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Project | Indore Metro Rail Project |
| Original cost | Rs 7,500.80 crore |
| Revised cost | Rs 12,889.38 crore |
| Status | MP’s first metro rail system |
| City | Indore (commercial capital of MP) |
| Wider June package | Over Rs 24,200 crore approved |
3. Cabinet Approves Upgrade of Government Schools
Why in News: The state cabinet gave in-principle approval to upgrade 75 government middle schools to high schools and 100 high schools to higher secondary schools in 2026-27.
Background: The three-year upgradation plan carries an estimated outlay of about Rs 635.24 crore and aims to improve access to secondary and senior-secondary education in rural and under-served blocks. It reflects the state’s focus on the school education pipeline ahead of NEP 2020 aligned reforms. This connects to Madhya Pradesh education and human development theme.
MPPSC Relevance: Prelims school upgrade numbers, outlay. Mains GS2 education access and welfare delivery.
| Prelims Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Middle to high schools | 75 schools |
| High to higher secondary | 100 schools |
| Year of upgrade | 2026-27 |
| Estimated outlay | Rs 635.24 crore |
| Plan duration | Three years |
4. Kanya Vivah and Kalyani Vivah Schemes Extended
Why in News: The cabinet approved continuation of the Mukhyamantri Kanya Vivah Sahayata Yojana and the Kalyani Vivah Sahayata Yojana for five years from 1 April 2026, with an outlay of about Rs 1,740.57 crore.
Background: The Kanya Vivah scheme provides financial assistance for the marriage of girls from economically weaker families, while the Kalyani scheme supports the remarriage of widows, both being long-running social-welfare flagships of the state. The five-year continuity gives beneficiaries assured support. This connects to Madhya Pradesh women and social welfare theme.
MPPSC Relevance: Prelims scheme names, outlay, start date. Mains GS2 welfare schemes and gender empowerment.
| Prelims Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Schemes extended | Kanya Vivah, Kalyani Vivah Sahayata |
| Continuation period | 5 years from 1 April 2026 |
| Outlay | Rs 1,740.57 crore |
| Kanya Vivah focus | Marriage assistance for girls |
| Kalyani focus | Remarriage support for widows |
5. Southwest Monsoon Advances Across Madhya Pradesh
Why in News: The India Meteorological Department reported that conditions were favourable for further advance of the southwest monsoon into more parts of Madhya Pradesh during the last week of June 2026.
Background: Madhya Pradesh receives most of its annual rainfall from the southwest monsoon, which is critical for kharif sowing of soybean, pulses and paddy across the Malwa and Mahakaushal regions. Timely and well-distributed rain reduces dependence on irrigation and supports the state’s large rain-fed farming economy. This connects to Madhya Pradesh agriculture and climate theme.
MPPSC Relevance: Prelims monsoon onset, kharif crops. Mains GS1 and GS3 monsoon, agriculture and water resources.
| Prelims Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Agency | India Meteorological Department |
| Season | Southwest monsoon |
| Period | Last week of June 2026 |
| Key kharif crops | Soybean, pulses, paddy |
| Major regions | Malwa, Mahakaushal |
| MP rain dependence | Largely rain-fed agriculture |
6. Indore Retains Cleanest City Tag
Why in News: Indore was again recognised as India’s cleanest city under the Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 results, retaining the top rank it has held for several consecutive years.
Background: Indore has built its sanitation model on 100 percent door-to-door waste collection, source segregation, and processing of more than 1,200 tonnes of waste daily through GPS-tracked vehicles and real-time monitoring. The city is also home to a Smart City Integrated Command Centre. This connects to Madhya Pradesh urban governance and sanitation theme.
MPPSC Relevance: Prelims Swachh Survekshan, Indore rank. Mains GS2 and GS3 urban sanitation and governance.
| Prelims Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| City | Indore |
| Survey | Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 |
| Rank | Cleanest city of India |
| Waste processed | Over 1,200 tonnes per day |
| Collection model | 100 percent door-to-door |
| Special facility | Smart City Integrated Command Centre |
MPPSC Practice MCQs
Q1. The 500 MW Neemuch Solar Park and 450 MW Shajapur Solar Park were inaugurated in June 2026. Their combined capacity is:
- (a) 850 MW
- (b) 900 MW
- (c) 950 MW
- (d) 1,000 MW
Answer: (c) 950 MW, combining the 500 MW Neemuch and 450 MW Shajapur parks.
Q2. The 440 MW Morena Solar Plus Storage Project secured a record-low tariff of:
- (a) Rs 1.99 per unit
- (b) Rs 2.70 per unit
- (c) Rs 3.10 per unit
- (d) Rs 3.50 per unit
Answer: (b) Rs 2.70 per unit, among the lowest in India for solar with storage.
Q3. The revised cost of the Indore Metro Rail Project approved by the cabinet is:
- (a) Rs 7,500.80 crore
- (b) Rs 9,200 crore
- (c) Rs 12,889.38 crore
- (d) Rs 19,472 crore
Answer: (c) Rs 12,889.38 crore, up from the original Rs 7,500.80 crore estimate.
Q4. The Mukhyamantri Kanya Vivah and Kalyani Vivah Sahayata schemes were extended for:
- (a) Two years
- (b) Three years
- (c) Five years from 1 April 2026
- (d) Ten years
Answer: (c) Five years from 1 April 2026, with an outlay of about Rs 1,740.57 crore.
Q5. Which city of Madhya Pradesh was again ranked India’s cleanest city under Swachh Survekshan 2024-25?
- (a) Bhopal
- (b) Gwalior
- (c) Jabalpur
- (d) Indore
Answer: (d) Indore, retaining its position as the cleanest city in India.
