Welcome to the Ujiyari Madhya Pradesh Current Affairs notes for 24 August 2026, prepared for MPPSC and other State PCS aspirants. CM Dr Mohan Yadav inaugurated the “Samriddh Madhya Pradesh @2047” Conclave in Bhopal, bringing together representatives from centrally funded institutions and state universities, and separately reviewed Ken-Betwa Link Project progress at Khajuraho, directing officials to ensure facilities for project-affected families. Each item below carries a Prelims fact table and a Mains angle, followed by five practice MCQs.

1. CM Inaugurates “Samriddh Madhya Pradesh @2047” Conclave in Bhopal

Why in News: CM Dr Mohan Yadav inaugurated the “Samriddh Madhya Pradesh @2047” Conclave at the Kushabhau Thakre International Convention Centre, Bhopal, on 24 August 2026.

What happened: Hosted by the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute for Good Governance and Policy Analysis, the conclave, themed “Contribution of Centrally Funded Institutions for Samriddh Madhya Pradesh@2047,” drew over 130 representatives from institutions including IIT Indore, IIM Indore, IISER Bhopal, AIIMS Bhopal, DRDO and ISRO, alongside 26 state universities, under a signature “One Institution, One Promise” initiative.

Madhya Pradesh Relevance:

  • Prelims: 130+ institutional representatives; 26 state universities; theme tied to Viksit Bharat @2047.
  • Mains: Discuss Centre-state institutional cooperation frameworks for regional development planning (GS2 governance).

2. CM Reviews Ken-Betwa Link Project Progress at Khajuraho

Why in News: CM Yadav reviewed Ken-Betwa Link Project progress at a meeting held at Maharaja Chhatrasal Convention Centre, Khajuraho, Chhatarpur district, background: review held 21 August 2026, still topical as the project’s implementation continues.

What happened: The CM directed officials to visit project-affected families and ensure facilities for displaced persons. The project will raise MP’s irrigation capacity by roughly 8.11 lakh hectares, generate 103 MW hydropower plus 27 MW solar, and provide drinking water to over 44 lakh people across 1,382 villages in Panna, Damoh, Chhatarpur, Tikamgarh, Niwari, Sagar, Vidisha, Raisen, Shivpuri and Datia, with a targeted completion of March 2030.

Madhya Pradesh Relevance:

  • Prelims: Irrigation capacity gain ~8.11 lakh hectares; hydropower 103 MW + solar 27 MW; target completion March 2030.
  • Mains: Discuss the Ken-Betwa Link Project as India’s first major river-interlinking project and its resettlement/rehabilitation challenges for Bundelkhand (GS1 geography, GS3 water resources).

Practice MCQs

1. CM Mohan Yadav’s “Samriddh Madhya Pradesh @2047” Conclave on 24 August 2026 was hosted by which institute?

a) Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute for Good Governance and Policy Analysis b) Madhya Pradesh Institute of Social Science Research c) State Institute of Rural Development d) MP Academy of Administration

Answer: a Explanation: The conclave, held at Kushabhau Thakre International Convention Centre, Bhopal, was hosted by the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute for Good Governance and Policy Analysis, bringing together over 130 representatives from centrally funded institutions and state universities.

2. The “Samriddh Madhya Pradesh @2047” Conclave’s signature initiative, involving MoUs between institutions, is named what?

a) Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat b) Sankalp Se Siddhi c) Vikas Ki Ore d) One Institution, One Promise

Answer: d Explanation: The conclave’s signature initiative, “One Institution, One Promise,” involved planned MoUs between centrally funded institutions like IIT Indore, IIM Indore, AIIMS Bhopal and DRDO, and Madhya Pradesh’s state universities and governance bodies.

3. The Ken-Betwa Link Project, whose progress CM Yadav reviewed at Khajuraho, is targeted for completion by which year?

a) March 2028 b) March 2030 c) March 2032 d) March 2027

Answer: b Explanation: The Ken-Betwa Link Project, India’s first major river-interlinking project, is targeted for completion by March 2030, with an expected irrigation capacity gain of roughly 8.11 lakh hectares across Bundelkhand districts.

4. The Ken-Betwa Link Project is expected to generate how much combined hydropower and solar capacity?

a) 50 MW hydropower + 10 MW solar b) 200 MW hydropower + 50 MW solar c) 103 MW hydropower + 27 MW solar d) 75 MW hydropower + 15 MW solar

Answer: c Explanation: The project is expected to generate 103 MW of hydropower plus 27 MW of solar capacity, alongside providing drinking water to over 44 lakh people and irrigation benefits across ten Bundelkhand districts.

5. CM Yadav’s review at Khajuraho directed officials to prioritise which aspect of the Ken-Betwa Link Project’s implementation?

a) Accelerating hydropower turbine installation only b) Reducing the overall project budget c) Facilities and support for project-affected, displaced families d) Relocating the project’s convention centre venue

Answer: c Explanation: CM Yadav directed officials to visit project-affected families and ensure adequate facilities for persons displaced by the Ken-Betwa Link Project, spanning Panna, Chhatarpur, Tikamgarh and other Bundelkhand districts.