Madhya Pradesh CM meets Gujarat counterpart during investment outreach
Gandhinagar, Aug 12
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav met Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel at his residence in Gandhinagar on Wednesday during his visit to Gujarat for an investment outreach programme aimed at attracting investment from the state's industrial sector.
Yadav paid a courtesy visit to Patel after participating in the 'Mega Nivesh Samvad' and Road Show in Ahmedabad. Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi and Minister of State for Tribal Development, Jayram Gamit, also joined the meeting.
The meeting came as Madhya Pradesh stepped up its engagement with Gujarat's industrial community, with Yadav holding an investment dialogue in Ahmedabad to showcase opportunities in the central Indian state and invite Gujarat-based industrial groups to participate in the proposed Global Investors Summit-2027.
The programme focused on sectors including textiles, energy, infrastructure, manufacturing and industrial expansion.
The Ahmedabad investment dialogue resulted in investment proposals worth Rs 8,635 crore for Madhya Pradesh, according to the state government, with the proposals expected to generate 5,785 employment opportunities across sectors such as cement, packaging, food processing, pharmaceuticals, textiles, engineering, chemicals, aerospace and defence.
The outreach also included more than 15 one-to-one meetings between Dr Yadav and representatives of major industrial groups, during which investment proposals, industrial expansion and sector-specific opportunities in Madhya Pradesh were discussed.
The Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister had invited Gujarat's industrial sector to participate in the Global Investors Summit-2027 and highlighted the scope for greater economic cooperation between the two states.
He described Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat as "twin brothers", pointing to Gujarat's industrial and commercial experience and Madhya Pradesh's land availability, water resources and central location as complementary strengths.
The state government also highlighted Madhya Pradesh's industrial infrastructure, including its land bank, industrial parks, connectivity, surplus power availability and sector-specific investment policies.
The meeting between the two Chief Ministers provided further engagement between the neighbouring states during Dr Yadav's investment-focused visit to Gujarat.
— IANS
Reader Comments
"Twin brothers" - I love that phrase! There's so much potential when states collaborate instead of competing. MP's central location and land availability, combined with Gujarat's industrial expertise, could be a game-changer for both states. However, I hope the investment promises are followed by transparent execution and actual ground-level development.
Good to see CM Yadav so proactive on investment outreach. The focus on aerospace and defence is particularly exciting - that's a high-value sector. With MP's surplus power and connectivity improving, we can definitely compete with other states. 5,785 jobs is just the beginning, need more such roadshows!
Honestly, every CM keeps saying investments are coming but do we actually see the benefits locally? I want to know how many of these industries have already set up in MP and how much of the employment numbers are real. The paperwork looks good, but execution is what matters. 🙏
Finally seeing some solid state-to-state diplomacy! Gujarat's industrial scene is no joke, and MP has the resources. The Global Investors Summit 2027 is a huge opportunity. Let's hope the bureaucracy doesn't slow down the process. Speed and ease of doing business should be top priority now.
Nice to see both CMs meeting personally. The 15 one-to-one meetings with industrialists show serious intent. MP's central location is definitely an advantage for logistics. I just wish the state government would equally focus on smaller industries and MSMEs, not just big ticket investments. Small businesses create the most employment after all! 🤔
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