What Investment Talks Did MP CM Mohan Yadav Have with DP World in Dubai?

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Key Takeaways
- Madhya Pradesh seeks to enhance its logistics infrastructure through public-private partnerships.
- DP World is interested in developing key logistics facilities in the state.
- The 'Bharat Mart' project aims to connect Indian products to global markets.
- Proposed rail connectivity will streamline the supply chain.
- The Chief Minister will continue his international outreach in Spain.
Bhopal, July 15 (NationPress) On the third day of his visit to Dubai, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav conducted a meeting with a delegation from DP World on Tuesday.
In the meeting, extensive discussions took place regarding the 'Bharat Mart' initiative and its potential logistics implications.
The Chief Minister remarked that DP World has shown interest in establishing Inland Container Depots (ICDs), Multimodal Logistics Parks (MMLPs), agri-logistics hubs, and dry ports in Madhya Pradesh. "This aligns with the state's logistics and export policy and marks a major advancement towards long-term infrastructure growth via public-private partnerships (PPPs)," he stated.
Chief Minister Yadav characterized 'Bharat Mart' as a portal to global trade, asserting that this cutting-edge trade center will facilitate direct access for Indian goods, particularly in food processing, agriculture, and handicrafts, to key markets in the Middle East, Africa, and Europe.
He further mentioned that the proposed DP World rail terminal in Madhya Pradesh and the Ujjain–Nagda route were discussed as vital components for seamless supply to Bharat Mart. "This logistics connectivity will guarantee quick, cost-efficient, and smooth transportation of products from India to Dubai, directly benefiting exporters from the state," he added.
The Chief Minister's office announced on Tuesday that he will leave Dubai and arrive in Madrid, the capital of Spain, late at night. From July 16 to July 19, during his stay in Spain, Chief Minister Yadav will engage in several business meetings and hold one-on-one discussions with industrialists at various events.
He is set to address the ‘Invest in Madhya Pradesh’ business forum in Madrid and will take part in high-level discussions surrounding industry, tourism, sports, culture, and film production. Following this, Chief Minister Yadav will serve as the chief guest at the ‘Invest in Madhya Pradesh’ Business Forum, where senior officials will present on tourism, industrial policy, and investment, as well as the IT and infrastructure sectors.