Textiles, Tech, and Triumph: Madhya Pradesh CM’s Surat Sojourn Secures ₹15,710 Cr for State’s Future

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav’s high-profile roadshow in Surat on Sunday has resulted in a major investment windfall, with proposals worth ₹15,710 crore secured from leading industrialists. The event, part of the state’s ongoing ‘Industry and Employment Year 2025’ campaign, is projected to generate approximately 11,500 new jobs, further strengthening Madhya Pradesh’s position as a rising industrial hub.

 

During the interactive session, CM Yadav highlighted Madhya Pradesh’s robust policies, infrastructure growth, and investor-friendly ecosystem. He emphasized the state’s ambition to contribute USD 2 trillion to India’s economy by 2047, aligning with the national vision of a developed India.

 

Key Highlights:

 

Major Investments Announced:

 

Detox Corporation Private Limited: Committed to invest ₹7,500 crore.

 

KPI Green Energy Limited: Announced an investment of ₹6,500 crore in green energy projects.

 

Sectoral Focus: The roadshow spotlighted opportunities in textiles, garments, petrochemicals, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, gems, jewellery, and engineering. Surat’s textile ecosystem, in particular, is seen as a model for replication in Madhya Pradesh.

 

Policy and Infrastructure Push: CM Yadav showcased 18 newly introduced sectoral policies and highlighted ongoing infrastructure expansion, aiming to streamline investment processes and foster job creation.

 

Industry Response: Surat’s business leaders expressed keen interest, citing the state’s attractive policies and ease of doing business. Leaders from the Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry, as well as the Federation of Gujarat Weavers Association, voiced readiness to expand operations into Madhya Pradesh.

 

Strategic Partnerships: The event facilitated one-on-one meetings between the CM and industrialists, strengthening ties between Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat’s industrial network.

 

This Surat roadshow follows a successful outreach in Bengaluru and recent investment inflows at the Ratlam RISE Conclave, reinforcing Madhya Pradesh’s aggressive push to become a national industrial powerhouse.

 

Source: The Tribune India