Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has successfully secured investment commitments worth ₹1.8 lakh crore through strategic engagements with global business leaders ahead of the state’s Global Investors Summit, scheduled for February 24-25, 2025, in Bhopal.
Positioned at the heart of India, Madhya Pradesh is leveraging its geographical advantage, pro-business policies, and robust infrastructure to attract global enterprises and entrepreneurs. Under his leadership, the state has embarked on a transformative journey to reshape its industrial landscape through significant investment initiatives.
The Chief Minister undertook multiple international visits, including the UK, Germany, and Japan, to secure substantial investment proposals and drive economic growth.
UK & Germany Tour
A six-day visit resulted in investment commitments worth ₹78,000 crore, with ₹59,350 crore from the UK and ₹18,090 crore from Germany. Sectors like minerals, semiconductors, health, automobiles, electric vehicles, renewable energy, education, and food processing received substantial attention.
- SRAM & MRAM Group (UK): ₹25,000 crore in semiconductors and a science and technology park.
- Helion Pharmaceuticals (UK): ₹3,000 crore investment proposal.
- Long House Partners (Germany): ₹14,000 crore in technology and innovation.
- AMS OSRAM (Germany): ₹1,500 crore in semiconductor and electronics.
Japan Visit
The recent four-day visit to Japan strengthened trade ties and opened doors for collaborations in industrial parks, skill development centres, and smart manufacturing hubs.
- Approval for the Japan-Madhya Pradesh Industrial Cooperation Forum.
- Establishment of a Japan Plus Cell for continuous engagement with Japanese investors.
- Engagements with Uniqlo, JETRO, JICA, Bridgestone, and East Japan Railway Company to explore investment opportunities.
Madhya Pradesh has also aggressively pursued investments through regional industry conclaves across major cities.
- Ujjain Conclave: ₹1 lakh crore in investment proposals, creating 1 lakh jobs. 283 units allocated 508 hectares of land.
- Jabalpur Conclave: ₹12,375 crore investment, generating 13,400 jobs.
- Gwalior Conclave: ₹8,000 crore proposals, 35,000 job opportunities.
- Sagar, Rewa, and Narmadapuram Conclaves: Collectively attracted over ₹85,000 crore in investments, generating over 95,000 jobs.
- Shahdol Conclave: ₹32,000 crore investment proposals, leading to 31,000 jobs.
Apart from conclaves, Madhya Pradesh attracted investments from across India and globally:
- Mumbai: ₹75,000 crore, creating 1 lakh jobs.
- Pune: ₹4,000 crore, generating 7,000 jobs.
- Coimbatore & Bengaluru: ₹6,430 crore combined, creating over 15,000 jobs.
- Kolkata: ₹19,270 crore, with 9,450 job opportunities.
- Dubai: ₹60,000 crore investment commitments.
- Germany: ₹18,000 crore pledged for green energy and technology sectors.
With ₹1.8 lakh crore in investment commitments already secured, Madhya Pradesh is gearing up for its Global Investors Summit 2025. The state’s focus on innovation, sustainability, and investor-friendly policies is set to solidify its position as a leading investment destination in India.
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Chief Minister’s proactive approach has successfully positioned Madhya Pradesh as an economic powerhouse, poised for exponential industrial and economic growth.