Madhya Pradesh Government Aviation Expenses Surge to Rs 21 Lakh Daily: Financial Analysis and Impact

Dec 03, 2025 01:53 pm CST

Madhya Pradesh's government is now spending Rs 21 lakh daily on air travel under Chief Minister Mohan Yadav's administration, according to recent Assembly data. With total aviation expenses reaching Rs 290 crore between 2021-2025 and annual aircraft rental costs jumping from Rs 1.63 crore in 2019 to Rs 90.7 crore in 2025, the escalating expenditure raises concerns amid the state's growing Rs 4.64 lakh crore debt burden. The government's reliance on private aviation has intensified following a 2021 state aircraft crash, while opposition questions the fiscal management of air travel resources.