Bhopal, Sept. 22 -- The Madhya Pradesh Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, on Tuesday approved proposals worth more than Rs 13,790 crore aimed at strengthening infrastructure, expanding irrigation, promoting sports and youth development, and improving administrative and judicial systems in the state.

The Cabinet approved Rs 962.50 crore in principle for the construction and operation of sports complexes in 140 assembly constituencies across the state. The complex will be named "Chief Minister Sports Complex". A permanent helipad will also be constructed at the centre of the main ground to facilitate the movement of helicopters under the PM Shri scheme.

Giving priority to the irrigation sector, the council of ministers sancti...