Bhopal, Dec 28 (NationPress) “Madhya Pradesh is rapidly evolving into a prime business hub, thanks to its skilled workforce and flourishing industries,” stated Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the inauguration of the Global Investors Summit 2025 in Bhopal this February. His remarks heralded a groundbreaking year for the state, which has successfully moved away from its historical "Bimaru" label to emerge as a vital contributor to the vision of 'Viksit Bharat'.

Historically perceived as underdeveloped, Madhya Pradesh experienced a remarkable industrial boom in 2025, fueled by a succession of high-profile investment summits and dynamic policies spearheaded by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav.

The state proclaimed 2025 as the “Year of Industries,” implementing innovative strategies to draw investments and generate employment.

The highlight was the “Invest Madhya Pradesh - Global Investors Summit (GIS) 2025”, held in Bhopal on February 24-25.

Inaugurated by PM Modi and concluded with remarks from Union Home Minister Amit Shah, the summit attracted over 200 Indian enterprises, global CEOs, unicorn founders, and delegates from more than 50 nations.

The event secured investment pledges totaling Rs 26.61 lakh crore through MoUs, projected to create 17.3 lakh jobs.

Including proposals from prior initiatives, the cumulative total reached Rs 30.77 lakh crore, potentially generating 21.36 lakh employment opportunities.

During GIS, PM Modi introduced 18 new industrial policies, concentrating on enhancing the ease of doing business, electric vehicle manufacturing, and textiles.

Madhya Pradesh achieved power surplus status, expanded airports, and established multi-modal logistics parks.

Chief Minister Yadav emphasized the importance of developing local clusters and plug-and-play units to connect youth directly with job opportunities.

Home Minister Amit Shah commended the results, asserting, “Madhya Pradesh has initiated a novel approach by hosting separate investment summits for each sector, fostering holistic development across the state that could serve as a model for others.”

He underscored that these MoUs would catalyze the establishment of large and ancillary industries, enhancing skill development for India’s youth.

In conjunction with the global summit, seven “Regional Industry Conclaves (RICs)” took place throughout the year in various divisions—a model introduced by CM Yadav to ensure equitable regional growth.

These conclaves garnered Rs 2.46 lakh crore in commitments, resulting in over 1.24 lakh jobs.

CM Yadav reiterated his government’s commitment to providing all necessary support within designated timelines to transform proposals into reality.

The year concluded with the “Abhyudaya Madhya Pradesh Growth Summit” in Gwalior on December 25, coinciding with the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

Union Home Minister Shah inaugurated the event, laying the groundwork for 1,655 industrial units valued at over Rs 2 lakh crore, expected to create 1.93 lakh direct jobs.

Key sectors like energy (Rs 60,000 crore), renewable energy, mining, and tourism received significant funding.

Home Minister Shah praised CM Yadav’s initiatives, noting, “Mohan Yadav ji has pioneered a new strategy; regional investment conclaves ensure balanced development... his regional investment committee has established a solid groundwork.”

He added that Madhya Pradesh is emerging as the growth engine of 'Viksit Bharat', with infrastructure enhancements providing a boost to these investments.

As 2025 comes to a close, the industrial and infrastructure progress of Madhya Pradesh—bolstered by over Rs 33 lakh crore in total commitments—indicates a promising future in line with national objectives of self-sufficiency and prosperity.