Union Home Minister Amit Shah has assured that Madhya Pradesh (MP) will play a significant role in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of making India a developed nation by 2047 and achieving the status of the third largest economy in the world. His remarks were made during the closing ceremony of the Global Investors Summit (GIS) 2025, held in Bhopal.
#### Investment Proposals and Economic Growth
The Madhya Pradesh government has secured investment proposals worth ₹26.61 lakh crore across diverse sectors at the Global Investors Summit. Shah emphasized that the “maximum number of proposals will be implemented on the ground,” ensuring substantial economic growth for the state. He highlighted that numerous ancillary industries, not covered under the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), will also be established effectively in the region.
#### Policies for Balanced Development
Shah commended the MP government’s efforts in formulating policies that strike a balance between automation and job creation. These policies are designed to advance various sectors, contributing significantly to India’s development as a manufacturing hub.
#### Strategic Advantages of Madhya Pradesh
Enumerating the state’s strengths, Shah pointed out that MP’s strategic location at the heart of India is a major advantage. The state boasts excellent infrastructure, a large skilled workforce, and a robust ecosystem provided by the administration. Shah noted that no other state offers better market access than Madhya Pradesh, and the demand-oriented economy is thriving here. The state is well-equipped with land, labor force, mines, markets, and industrial potential, presenting a wealth of opportunities.
#### Job Creation and Sectoral Investments
Data from GIS 2025 reveals a surge in investment proposals, totaling ₹26.61 lakh crore across a diverse array of sectors. Over the past year, MP has received investment proposals worth ₹30.77 lakh crore, including ₹2.34 lakh crore from regional district conclaves and ₹1.82 lakh crore from interactive sessions, apart from the GIS.
The government estimates that these investments will generate approximately 17.34 lakh jobs. Leading the way is the automobile and ancillary industries sector, with proposed investments worth ₹8.616 lakh crore, expected to generate 6 lakh jobs. Following closely are the Food and Agro-based Industries sector with ₹5.72 lakh crore and the Mining and Mineral Resources Department with ₹3.22 lakh crore.
#### Significant MoUs Signed
More than 85 MoUs have been signed across various sectors. Among these, the MoU worth ₹1,30,000 crore between the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and the Public Works Department (PWD) stands out, aimed at developing road and highway infrastructure in Madhya Pradesh, thereby ensuring better connectivity and the promotion of industries.
