Global Investors Summit 2025: Madhya Pradesh Secures Over ₹22 Lakh Crore in Investment Proposals

Bhopal, Feb 25 (NationPress) The opening day of the two-day Global Investors Summit held in Bhopal drew an impressive investment of ₹22,50,657 crore from 15 diverse sectors. These proposals are expected to generate a total of 13,43,468 jobs in Madhya Pradesh.

The summit, which is being held for the first time in Bhopal, commenced at the Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya (an open-air museum) on Monday.

Inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the event encouraged both existing industrialists and prospective investors to explore the vast potential and emerging opportunities within Madhya Pradesh.

According to the official press release, the investment proposals totaling ₹22,50,657 crore were recorded on the summit's first day.

Among these, over ₹5 lakh crore was attracted by the new and renewable energy sector, while more than ₹3 lakh crore came from the minerals and resources sector. The Department of Industrial Policy and Investment Promotion garnered ₹4,94,314 crore in investment proposals, with nearly ₹2 lakh crore pledged to the urban development and housing sector.

The energy sector alone attracted around ₹1,50,000 crore, while the public works department secured ₹1.30 lakh crore. The tourism sector received investment proposals worth ₹64,850 crore.

Investment intentions in the science and technology sector reached ₹64,174 crore, while the technical education, skill development, and employment sector saw ₹43,326 crore in proposals. Furthermore, micro, small, and medium enterprises attracted ₹21,706 crore.

The public health and family welfare sector garnered ₹17,205 crore in investment proposals.

Investors interested in the higher education sector pledged ₹7,043 crore, while ₹4,729 crore was committed to horticulture and food processing, and ₹3,908 crore was aimed at medical education.

In a significant development on Monday, the state government and the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) worth ₹1 lakh crore for various road projects spanning a total length of 4,010 kilometers.

Chief Minister Mohan Yadav assured full support to ensure the timely completion of NHAI's construction projects, as stated in the release.

This MoU is intended to enhance road infrastructure while also creating new employment opportunities.

The agreement includes the development of several key road projects such as the Indore-Bhopal Greenfield High-Speed Corridor, Bhopal-Jabalpur Greenfield High-Speed Corridor, Prayagraj-Jabalpur-Nagpur Corridor, Lakhnadon-Raipur Expressway, Agra-Gwalior National Highway, Ujjain-Jhalawar National Highway, Indore Ring Road (Western and Eastern Bypass), Jabalpur-Damoh National Highway, Satna-Chitrakoot National Highway, Rewa-Sidhi National Highway, and a four-lane bypass on the western edge of Gwalior city.

This MoU is expected to attract new investments and stimulate growth in Madhya Pradesh's infrastructure sector during the Global Summit. Under this agreement, the state will witness the promotion of a modern road transport system, further catalyzing industrial development, the statement added.

In addition, four other MoUs were signed in the power sector.

An agreement valued at ₹21,000 crore was signed between the Rural Electrification Corporation (REC) and the Power Management Company of the state. This agreement marks a significant milestone in Madhya Pradesh's energy sector, improving power distribution across the state and enhancing electricity availability in rural areas.

As per the agreement, the REC will provide financial backing of ₹21,000 crore over the next five years to advance Madhya Pradesh's power infrastructure.

This agreement is crucial for strengthening the state's power sector, ensuring efficient electricity supply, and promoting renewable energy, according to another statement.

The second agreement was made between NTPC Green Energy Limited and Madhya Pradesh Power Generating Company Limited (MPPGCL) to establish renewable energy projects with a capacity of 20 GW or more in Madhya Pradesh.

Another tripartite agreement was established between NTPC Nuclear Power, a Maharatna public sector undertaking and India's largest power utility, NTPC Limited, along with the Madhya Pradesh government.

This MoU seeks to explore the development of six nuclear power projects of appropriate capacity within the state. This collaboration is anticipated to bring an investment of around ₹80,000 crore to Madhya Pradesh, transforming its energy infrastructure and contributing to India's ambitious goals for clean and sustainable energy.

As a third agreement concluded on the first day of the summit, the Power Finance Corporation Limited (PFC) has pledged financial assistance to power utilities in Madhya Pradesh, including MP Power Management Company Limited (MPPMCL).

The PFC will provide total financial support of ₹26,800 crore over the next five years to cater to capital expenditure (capex) and operational needs.

This agreement formalizes a framework for the effective implementation of the Restructured Distribution Area Scheme (RDSS) and other related projects. The initiative aims to enhance the power supply system and improve reliability for the residents of Madhya Pradesh.