Did HM Shah Lay the Foundation for 1,655 Industrial Units to Create Nearly 2 Lakh Jobs in MP?
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Key Takeaways
- 1,655 industrial units to be established.
- Investment exceeding Rs 2 lakh crore.
- Approximately 1,93,000 jobs to be created.
- Focus on sectors like energy, mining, renewable energy, tourism, and health.
- Support for local industries through new clusters and plug-and-play units.
Gwalior, December 25 (NationPress) - Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah, alongside Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, launched the 'Abhyudaya Madhya Pradesh Growth Summit' on Thursday, commemorating the 101st birth anniversary of the late Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
In a significant leap for industrial advancement, HM Shah initiated the groundbreaking for 1,655 industrial units with investments surpassing Rs 2 lakh crore, anticipated to create around 1,93,000 direct job opportunities throughout the state.
The summit, hosted at the 'Mela Ground' under the theme 'Nivesh Se Rojgar – Atal Sankalp, Ujjawal Madhya Pradesh' (Employment through Investment – Atal's Commitment, a Bright Madhya Pradesh), showcased the state's achievements in translating investment proposals into real job creation over the last two years.
Project allocations were announced for initiatives exceeding Rs 2 lakh crore, with foundation stones laid and various projects exceeding Rs 10,000 crore unveiled for public benefit.
Sector-specific highlights included major investments in energy, with three projects amounting to Rs 60,000 crore set to generate 12,600 jobs.
The mining sector attracted Rs 7,050 crore through 13 projects, projected to create 9,505 jobs. The renewable energy sector saw Rs 35,581 crore allocated for 496 projects, resulting in 5,535 job opportunities.
Tourism secured Rs 386 crore through two projects, anticipated to create 2,700 jobs, while the health sector attracted Rs 240 crore in investments generating 240 positions, with an additional Rs 40 crore aimed at healthcare advancements.
Leading industrialists from renowned groups attended the event, reflecting strong national confidence in Madhya Pradesh's industrial landscape.
The summit also introduced a single-click mechanism for incentive disbursement to investors, recognized successful entrepreneurs for their contributions to job creation, and announced divisional-level land allocations to promote balanced regional development. Exhibitions highlighted Vajpayee's legacy and the state's recent industrial reforms and accomplishments.
Chief Minister Yadav stressed the summit's importance in nurturing local industries through new clusters and plug-and-play units, creating direct employment links for youth.
This initiative aligns with the declaration of 2026 as the Year of Agriculture and emphasizes Madhya Pradesh's growth as a center for sustainable development and self-sufficiency, embodying Vajpayee's principles of effective governance and national advancement.