Archive · 21 Aug 2026
Congress Seeks Audits of Madhya Pradesh’s Highest-Revenue Mandis
Congress leader Jitu Patwari says many farm markets in Madhya Pradesh do not have enough basic facilities.
He says farmers may lack clean water, toilets, shade, roads and storage areas.
Patwari wants the government to publicly show how mandi fee money is collected and spent.
He specifically identified 110 mandis that earn more than Rs 3 crore each year.
He believes these markets should have enough money to serve farmers better.
He mentioned alleged problems in Raghogarh, Sidhi and Sabalgarh.
Patwari asked Chief Minister Mohan Yadav to order audits of these markets.
He also wants improvements to be completed within a fixed time.
Jitu Patwari accused the Madhya Pradesh government of failing to provide basic facilities at agricultural markets.
He sought public audits of income, expenditure and facilities at 110 mandis earning more than Rs 3 crore annually.
The requested amenities include drinking water, toilets, shade, roads, seating and storage facilities.
Patwari cited alleged shortages and incomplete infrastructure at mandis in Raghogarh, Sidhi and Sabalgarh.
He urged Chief Minister Mohan Yadav to establish a time-bound plan to improve mandi infrastructure.
- Who
- Madhya Pradesh Congress president Jitu Patwari and Chief Minister Mohan Yadav’s state government.
- What
- Patwari demanded public audits and infrastructure improvements at 110 high-revenue agricultural markets.
- When
- Friday, when Patwari sent a letter to the chief minister.
- Where
- Agricultural markets, or mandis, across Madhya Pradesh, including Raghogarh, Sidhi and Sabalgarh.
- Why
- He alleged that mandis collecting substantial fees still lack basic facilities for farmers and questioned how the money is being used.
- Demand
- A mandi-wise public audit of income, expenditure and facilities.
- Markets identified
- 110 mandis earning more than Rs 3 crore annually.
- Revenue sources
- Mandi fees and licence fees.
- Facilities cited
- Drinking water, toilets, shade, roads, seating, canteens and storage.
- Markets mentioned
- Raghogarh, Sidhi and Sabalgarh.
- Requested action
- A time-bound infrastructure improvement plan for high-revenue mandis.