MP proposes 11 industrial parks under BHAVYA scheme, ₹8,144 crore outlay
Synopsis
Madhya Pradesh has put forward its most ambitious industrial land proposal yet — 11 parks across 9,047 acres at a cost of ₹8,144.35 crore under the Centre's BHAVYA scheme. With sectors ranging from semiconductors to textiles, and senior Union ministers in the room, the pitch signals MP's intent to position itself as a top-tier manufacturing destination under India's national corridor push.
Key Takeaways
Madhya Pradesh has proposed 11 industrial parks under the Centre's BHAVYA (Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojna) scheme.
The parks cover a combined 9,047 acres with an estimated project cost of ₹8,144.35 crore .
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav presented the proposals at the third NICDIT Apex Monitoring Authority meeting in New Delhi on 17 August .
The Bhensola park in Dhar is proposed as a textile park, extending the existing PM MITRA Park .
Target sectors include pharmaceuticals , automobiles , renewable energy , semiconductors , and IT/ITeS .
Union Ministers Nirmala Sitharaman , Sarbananda Sonowal , Piyush Goyal , and NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Ashok Kumar Lahiri attended the meeting.
The Madhya Pradesh government has proposed 11 industrial parks spanning 9,047 acres under the Centre's BHAVYA (Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojna) scheme, with a combined estimated project cost of ₹8,144.35 crore. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav presented the proposals on 17 August at the third meeting of the Apex Monitoring Authority of the National Industrial Corridor Development and Implementation Trust (NICDIT) in New Delhi.
What the Proposals Cover
The 11 proposed industrial parks are spread across key districts of Madhya Pradesh and are designed with plug-and-play infrastructure to make them investment-ready from day one. The sites include Avantika Industrial Center in Ujjain, Bhensola in Dhar, Piplarawan-Palikalan in Dewas-Shajapur, IR Ratlam-Palsodi, Ashta Industrial Cluster in Sehore, Maswasi Grant in Sagar, Chainpura in Guna, Mohana in Gwalior, Dharampura in Jabalpur, Simra in Katni, and Shivsagar in Rewa.
The Bhensola project in Dhar has been proposed as a dedicated textile park, planned as an extension of the existing PM MITRA Park and designed to cover the full textile value chain. The remaining parks are targeted at sectors including pharmaceuticals, automobiles, renewable energy equipment, semiconductors, and IT and ITeS.
What the Government Said
'The state government is continuously working to develop modern industrial infrastructure, implement investment-friendly policies and provide plug-and-play facilities to industries,' Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said during his presentation at the NICDIT meeting.
'We aim to establish Madhya Pradesh as a major industrial and investment hub by expanding industrial infrastructure and creating a conducive environment for investors,' Yadav added in a statement.
Women's Participation and Workforce Infrastructure
Madhya Pradesh has also outlined plans to strengthen women's participation in industrial areas. The proposed facilities include day-care centres, CCTV-based security, healthcare facilities, canteens, and hostels within or near the industrial parks. The government said the projects would generate both direct and indirect employment opportunities, though specific job creation figures were not disclosed.
Senior Union Ministers at the NICDIT Meeting
The third Apex Monitoring Authority meeting was attended by senior central government figures, including Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Union Ministers Sarbananda Sonowal and Piyush Goyal, and NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Ashok Kumar Lahiri. Chief Minister Yadav also highlighted the industrial corridors and nodes being developed in the state with central support, and their role in accelerating industrial investment. This comes amid a broader national push to develop greenfield industrial corridors across states under the NICDIT framework.
Point of View
144 crore proposal is a serious play for industrial capital, but the real question is execution. India's industrial corridor programme has a history of ambitious land announcements that stall at the environmental clearance and land acquisition stage. The plug-and-play promise is credible only if utility and logistics connectivity are in place before investors arrive — not after. Notably, no specific job creation targets were disclosed alongside the ₹8,144 crore figure, which makes it harder to hold the scheme accountable. The inclusion of semiconductors and renewables alongside traditional sectors reflects the national sectoral priority list, but MP will need to compete with states like Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, and Telangana that already have deeper ecosystem advantages in those verticals.
NationPress
17 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the BHAVYA scheme under which MP has proposed industrial parks?
BHAVYA stands for Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojna, a central government scheme aimed at developing greenfield industrial parks with plug-and-play infrastructure across states. Madhya Pradesh has proposed 11 parks covering 9,047 acres with a combined cost of ₹8,144.35 crore under this scheme.
Which 11 industrial parks has Madhya Pradesh proposed?
The 11 proposed parks are Avantika Industrial Center in Ujjain, Bhensola in Dhar, Piplarawan-Palikalan in Dewas-Shajapur, IR Ratlam-Palsodi, Ashta Industrial Cluster in Sehore, Maswasi Grant in Sagar, Chainpura in Guna, Mohana in Gwalior, Dharampura in Jabalpur, Simra in Katni, and Shivsagar in Rewa.
What sectors will the proposed Madhya Pradesh industrial parks focus on?
The parks are targeted at pharmaceuticals, automobiles, renewable energy equipment, semiconductors, and IT and ITeS sectors. The Bhensola park in Dhar is specifically proposed as a textile park, extending the existing PM MITRA Park.
Who attended the NICDIT Apex Monitoring Authority meeting where the proposals were presented?
The meeting was attended by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Union Ministers Sarbananda Sonowal and Piyush Goyal, and NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Ashok Kumar Lahiri, along with Chief Minister Mohan Yadav who presented the proposals.
What women-focused facilities are planned in the proposed industrial parks?
Madhya Pradesh has proposed day-care centres, CCTV-based security, healthcare facilities, canteens, and hostels within or near the industrial parks to improve women's participation in the industrial workforce.
