Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister (CM) Dr Mohan Yadav on Friday said the state government is committed to accelerating industrial development and encouraging investment, announcing that a divisional-level industrial summit for the Chambal region will be held before Diwali.

The proposed summit is expected to provide a platform to explore investment opportunities, encourage new industrial ventures and create a favourable environment for businesses across the Gwalior-Chambal region.

CM Dr Yadav made the announcement during an interaction with entrepreneurs in Morena district under the Jan Vishwas Abhiyan. Discussions covered industrial expansion, investment, employment generation, exports and support available to businesses from the state government. Around 20 entrepreneurs participated in the meeting and shared their experiences of government assistance, available facilities and coordination with various departments.

The Chief Minister said the region had considerable potential for industrial growth and that the government would extend all possible support to businesses seeking to establish or expand their operations.

Industrial development along Chambal Expressway

CM Dr Yadav said the government would work towards developing new industrial areas, establishing industrial clusters and promoting tourism in the region. He also discussed with entrepreneurs the possibility of developing industrial zones along the Chambal Expressway.

He said the expansion of industrial activity could create employment opportunities for local youth, make better use of regional resources and strengthen the local economy.

Assembly Speaker Narendra Singh Tomar also highlighted the scope for industrial expansion in areas including Porsa and Sabalgarh. He said new industries could generate local employment and stressed that the benefits of industrial development should reach different parts of the region.

Rs 1,500 crore glass manufacturing project

The Chief Minister praised the glass manufacturing project being established by AGI Greenpac, saying that glass products could help reduce dependence on plastic and support the adoption of environmentally friendly alternatives.

Around 27 acres of land have been allotted to the company, which is currently undertaking construction work for the proposed facility. The project envisages an investment of approximately Rs 1,500 crore and is expected to generate around 2,000 jobs. The company is headquartered in Hyderabad.

CM Dr Yadav said the government would explore ways to promote environmentally friendly alternatives and encourage their use in industries as part of efforts to make Madhya Pradesh plastic-free.

Biomass initiative to support agricultural waste management

The Chief Minister also welcomed the work of Biora Energy Private Limited, which manufactures biomass pellets. He said such enterprises could contribute to better utilisation of crop residue and improve stubble management.

Agricultural waste can be converted into biomass pellets and biochar, turning residue into useful resources. According to the Chief Minister, such initiatives could support farmers' incomes while contributing to environmental protection and industrial growth.

Medical equipment unit set to begin production

During the interaction, Kapil Satyawani of Sinoria Pharma said the foundation stone for the company's unit had been laid virtually by CM Dr Yadav in 2024.

The facility, which will manufacture medical and surgical equipment, has completed construction, and the company is preparing to begin production by Diwali. The project involves an investment of approximately Rs 6 crore.

CM Dr Yadav congratulated the entrepreneur on the progress made towards establishing the unit and commencing operations.

Representatives of other industrial units also reported that government assistance and coordination between departments had helped their businesses. They said their facilities were generating local employment, while some were exporting their products.

Government reiterates support for investors

CM Dr Yadav reiterated that the state government would continue working to improve the business environment, attract investment and create employment opportunities. He said expanding industrial activity in the Gwalior-Chambal region could open up new avenues for economic growth.

Entrepreneurs who participated in the interaction included Sanjeev Kuchia of Bateshwar Industrial Infrastructure Development, Punit Bansal of Yograj Healthcare Private Limited, P. Giridhar of AGI Greenpac, Shubham Singh of Fuma Labs Private Limited, Sanjay Sharma of Annapurna Dal Mill, Ashish Gupta of Biora Energy Private Limited, Vishwajit Singh of Singhsa Medicare and Kapil Satyawani of Sinoria Pharma, among others.