The Chief Minister's Office of Madhya Pradesh announced on Monday, 13 July 2026 that Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav has unveiled three major technology infrastructure initiatives at the MP Tech Growth Conclave 3.0: a Semiconductor Centre of Excellence for the state, a new IT park along Indore's Super Corridor, and a state-of-the-art IT park in Bhopal.

Speaking at the conclave, Dr. Yadav announced the establishment of a 'सेमीकंडक्टर सेंटर ऑफ एक्सीलेंस' ('Semiconductor Centre of Excellence') in the state, alongside plans to develop cutting-edge IT parks at two of Madhya Pradesh's key urban centres. The announcements signal the state government's intent to position Madhya Pradesh as a significant node in India's fast-growing electronics and semiconductor value chain.

Context

The MP Tech Growth Conclave 3.0 is a state-level technology investment event organised by the Madhya Pradesh government, with MAPIT — the Madhya Pradesh Agency for Promotion of Information Technology — serving as the nodal agency for IT and electronics policy. The conclave serves as a platform for the state to showcase investment opportunities and announce policy commitments to domestic and global technology companies.

Dr. Mohan Yadav, who assumed office as Chief Minister in December 2023, has consistently prioritised industrial and technology infrastructure as part of his administration's economic agenda. The announcements at Conclave 3.0 represent the latest in a series of technology-sector commitments made under his tenure.

Policy Backdrop

The proposed Semiconductor Centre of Excellence aligns directly with the India Semiconductor Mission, approved by the Government of India in 2021, which aims to build domestic capacity in semiconductor design, manufacturing, and research. Indian states have since been competing to attract semiconductor investments under the national policy framework and associated production-linked incentive schemes.

Madhya Pradesh is leveraging its central geographic location and established industrial corridors to enter this competition. The Indore Super Corridor — a major industrial and IT infrastructure zone along the Indore–Ujjain corridor — has been under development since the 2010s and is a natural anchor for the proposed IT park. The Bhopal IT park announcement extends the state's tech footprint to its capital. Both moves are consistent with the broader Atmanirbhar Bharat goals in advanced technology.

Stakeholders and Impact

The announcements are expected to draw interest from IT companies, electronics manufacturers, and semiconductor design firms looking for state-supported infrastructure in central India. A dedicated Semiconductor Centre of Excellence would provide design, training, and R&D support — reducing barriers for companies setting up operations in the state.

The tech workforce of Madhya Pradesh, particularly in Indore and Bhopal, stands to benefit from expanded employment opportunities and upskilling infrastructure that such facilities typically anchor. Academic institutions and engineering colleges in both cities could also integrate with the proposed centre for talent development.

What's Next

The immediate focus will be on follow-through: land allocation, investment proposals, and any memoranda of understanding signed in the wake of the conclave will determine the pace at which these announcements translate into operational facilities. MAPIT and the state's Department of Science and Technology are expected to be central to implementation.

Observers will watch whether the Semiconductor Centre of Excellence attracts anchor partners from the private sector or central government agencies, and whether the two IT parks receive formal project approvals and timelines in the coming months. Madhya Pradesh's ability to convert conclave commitments into ground-level development will be a key test of its technology investment strategy.