Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Sunday positioned the state as one of India’s leading investment destinations, highlighting its central location, abundant natural resources, skilled workforce, and investor-friendly policies.
Speaking at an investment roadshow in Guwahati, Yadav urged industrialists from Assam and the North-East to explore opportunities in sectors such as manufacturing, textiles, green energy, tourism, and wildlife. He underscored Madhya Pradesh’s industrial strengths, including a one-lakh-acre land bank, a power surplus with 30% of energy sourced from renewables — projected to reach 50% by 2030 — robust logistics infrastructure, and a 30-day single-window clearance system for new industries.
He said that enterprises generating employment would be eligible for significant incentives, including a subsidy of Rs. 5,000 (US $ 56) per worker, as well as support for electricity, water, and connectivity.
Yadav also drew attention to the Prime Minister Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) Park being developed in Dhar, describing it as a “golden opportunity” for textile investment. He emphasised that the park, the first of its kind in India, would anchor the state’s textile growth and attract large-scale investment.
Highlighting Madhya Pradesh’s energy capabilities, he said that electricity generated in the state was already being supplied to the Delhi Metro, underscoring the state’s growing role in India’s energy network.
“Madhya Pradesh’s central location, abundant power and water supply, skilled manpower, and strong connectivity with major Indian cities make it the most suitable state for investment,” Yadav told industrialists. He assured them that the state government was “fully committed to supporting investors in every possible way” and invited them to set up industries, eco-tourism clusters, and manufacturing units in Madhya Pradesh.
During the interactive session in Guwahati, Yadav also held one-on-one meetings with leading industrialists from northern India to discuss potential collaborations.
A senior official accompanying the Chief Minister said that the Madhya Pradesh government had already extended Rs. 5,100 crore (US $ 574 million) in subsidies to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The official added that 30–40% of the state’s population was part of the active workforce, and investors could establish industries within 30 days through the state’s streamlined single-window system.
By highlighting its infrastructure, policy reforms, and incentives, Madhya Pradesh sought to position itself as the preferred destination for businesses seeking growth opportunities in India’s emerging investment landscape.
