HM Shah Expresses Confidence in Madhya Pradesh's Goal to Garner Rs 30 Lakh Crore in 2 Days
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Synopsis
During the Global Investors Summit 2025 in Bhopal, Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced that India is set to become the third largest economy by 2027. The summit attracted over Rs 30 lakh crore in investment commitments, showcasing Madhya Pradesh's pivotal role in economic development.
Key Takeaways
- Madhya Pradesh attracted investments of over Rs 30 lakh crore.
- India's economy may become the third largest by 2027.
- Global Investors Summit involved participation from over 200 companies and 50 countries.
- State showcases its industrial potential to investors.
- Madhya Pradesh declared 2025 as the Year of Industry and Employment.
Bhopal, Feb 25 (NationPress) Celebrating the impressive sum of Rs 30 lakh crore in investment pledges gathered during the two-day Global Investors Summit (GIS-2025) in Bhopal, Union Home Minister Amit Shah declared that the Indian economy, which has already progressed from the 10th to the 5th position globally, is on track to become the third largest in the world by 2027.
He emphasized that Madhya Pradesh will play a crucial role in this advancement while speaking during the concluding session of the summit on Tuesday.
Applauding the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to transform the nation into a fully developed state, HM Shah reiterated that India has made significant strides, and the Investors Summit in Madhya Pradesh has accelerated the nation's development, positioning the state to spearhead this progressive journey.
The Global Investors Summit 2025, held in Madhya Pradesh, saw participation from over 200 companies, representatives from 50 countries, and attracted investments exceeding Rs 30 lakh crore.
Shah noted that Madhya Pradesh is a pioneering state in hosting sector-specific summits, a groundbreaking strategy expected to expedite further growth.
The state's initiatives in automation and skill development, along with the recent policies introduced by the state government, are poised to bolster national growth. Madhya Pradesh's thriving, demand-driven economy makes it a prime destination for investment.
During the two-day gathering, the state showcased its industrial, sectoral, and global potential to investors, a move praised by the Minister, who anticipates that extensive discussions in the sessions will yield significant outcomes in the upcoming days.
Madhya Pradesh symbolizes a seamless integration of development and heritage, consistently striving towards advancement.
The Home Minister stated that this aligns with PM Modi’s mission to elevate India into a developed nation and secure its position as the third-largest economy globally by 2027.
HM Shah affirmed that Madhya Pradesh is set to play a pivotal role in this initiative, adding that the concept of “Team India”, which includes both central and state governments, has been significantly strengthened through this summit.
Highlighting the achievements of the last decade under Prime Minister Modi's leadership, the Union Home Minister asserted that India's forex reserves and per capita income have doubled in the past decade, creating a solid foundation for future progress.
For instance, 54 crore Indians now have access to banking services, a benefit that was previously unavailable to them for 75 years.
India now has 157 airports, 8 lakh km of rural roads with railway facilities, and cargo handling capabilities that have doubled.
The nation has led advancements in sectors like artificial intelligence and hydrogen fuel, HM Shah noted, adding that the Investors Summit in Madhya Pradesh has set a rapid pace for national development, with the state poised to lead this progressive initiative.
The Home Minister pointed out that Madhya Pradesh, once burdened with deficits in water, roads, and power, and labeled as “Bimaru”, has undergone a remarkable transformation.
Today, it boasts an impressive energy capacity of 31 GW, with 30% sourced from clean energy. Prestigious institutions like IIM and IIET equip the state's youth to realize their potential.
Madhya Pradesh is rich in resources and has emerged as the cotton capital of India, producing 25% of the nation’s organic cotton. It is also an ideal hub for food processing industries, he stated.
The state has declared 2025 as the “Year of Industry and Employment”, being the first to pass the “Jan Vishwas Vidheyak”, showcasing its commitment to facilitating ease of doing business. Investors are set to explore opportunities across various sectors soon, according to the Union Minister.
Addressing the gathering of investors, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav assured that his administration has established a deadline to provide comprehensive support within a defined timeframe to turn all proposals into reality.
