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Bhopal, Nov 17 (IANS) In a bid to boost Madhya Pradesh’s economy, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Monday directed officials to make efforts for mega mass groundbreaking ceremonies for industrial projects worth up to Rs 2.5 lakh crore by the end of November, indicating the state’s aggressive pivot from investment promises to ground-level action, a government statement said.
The directive, issued during a marathon review meeting at the ministry (secretariat), comes weeks ahead of the two-year anniversary of the BJP-led state government in December, underscoring a commitment to rapid industrialization amid a “year of industry and employment”.
Reviewing the progress of the historic Global Investors Summit (GIS)-2025 held in Bhopal on February 24-25, 2025, Chief Minister Yadav highlighted the victory of the summit in securing Rs 30.77 lakh crore in investment proposals – surpassing the initial estimate of Rs 26.61 lakh crore from MOUs (Memorandum of Understanding) signed with industry giants like NTPC and PSUs, the statement said. Has gone.
“These proposals will redefine our industrial and infrastructure landscape, leading to rapid progress in Madhya Pradesh,” CM Yadav said in the presence of principal secretaries Sandeep Yadav and Manish Singh along with additional chief secretaries Neeraj Mandloi, Manu Srivastava, Sanjay Dubey and Shivshekhar Shukla.
Ground realities are gaining momentum; Principal Secretary, Industrial Policy and Investment Promotion, Raghavendra Kumar Singh said that implementation of proposals worth more than Rs 8.57 lakh crore is going on.
The Industries Department alone received 889 proposals worth Rs 12.70 lakh crore, in which land was allotted and letters of intent (LOI) were issued for 397.
Investors have conducted site visits for 190 projects worth over Rs 5.13 lakh crore, while discussions are ongoing with 302 firms.
Importantly, land acquisition and application processes have been completed for an investment of Rs 2.48 lakh crore – which will create over 2.85 lakh direct jobs from the factory floor to supporting units.
Chief Minister Yadav’s blueprint emphasizes deadlines and coordination; Saying: “Set timelines for each major project, prioritize them, and ensure seamless coordination across departments.”
He called for continued engagement of investors to remove barriers, promote a “safe, transparent, industry-friendly ecosystem” that boosts employment and GDP.
The statement said the meeting also highlighted renewable energy commitments, sector-specific boom in sectors such as mining and thermal power, and an emphasis on biofuels that are expected to create an overall 17.3 lakh jobs.
Biotech emerges as CM Yadav’s development darling: “This sector has immense potential; let’s move forward aggressively.”
He directed to invite biotech big companies for the upcoming investor dialogue in Hyderabad, aimed at attracting investments in the growing R&D centers of Madhya Pradesh.
On tourism, which is now a national “brand”, CM Yadav advocated full industry status to unlock subsidy allowances for mega projects in hospitality and film tourism based on proposals worth Rs 4,468 crore, the statement said.
To amplify the success stories, CM Yadav called for state and division-level conferences by the end of the year, celebrating the 7.85 lakh jobs created by the incentive schemes.
“Publicize these wins widely – let society hear the stories of self-reliance and dignity,” he urged, envisioning a cascading impact on MSMEs and skill development.
As the “double-engine” NDA government aims for a GSDP of Rs 2.1 trillion by 2047, CM Yadav’s November run is not just a ceremonial one – it is a catalyst for sustainable prosperity, turning summit hype into tangible factories, jobs and dreams coming true.
–IANS
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