Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister (CM) Dr Mohan Yadav on Saturday urged leading investors from Andhra Pradesh to establish industries in his state, asserting that the government's investment-friendly policies and industrial incentives offer favourable conditions for businesses across sectors.
CM Dr Yadav made the appeal on Saturday during meetings with prominent investors in Andhra Pradesh, where he outlined Madhya Pradesh's industrial potential, emerging investment opportunities and initiatives to encourage business partnerships.
During one-to-one discussions with industrialists, the Chief Minister highlighted the state's conducive industrial environment and said its 25 simplified investment promotion policies were helping attract investment across different sectors.
A still from the meeting chaired by MP CM Dr Yadav
He also shared updates on major investment initiatives, including the PM MITRA textile park in Dhar district and a proposed telecom manufacturing facility in Gwalior, which are moving towards implementation.
Industrial Corridor to Boost Regional Growth
CM Dr Yadav said plans had been prepared for the Jabalpur-Indore Industrial Corridor, which is expected to bring economic changes across a substantial geographical area of Madhya Pradesh.
The proposed corridor is part of the state's broader efforts to strengthen industrial infrastructure, encourage new business activity and expand investment opportunities.
The Chief Minister also briefed investors on the roadmap for the Global Investors Summit (GIS) 2027, which will bring leading industrialists and investors from various sectors to Bhopal.
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Madhya Pradesh Emerging as a Film Shooting Destination
Beyond manufacturing and industrial development, CM Dr Yadav highlighted Madhya Pradesh's growing profile as a destination for film production.
During his visit to Vijayawada, he met prominent Telugu film actors Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna. He said the state's film-friendly policies had helped attract filmmakers, positioning Madhya Pradesh as an emerging hub for film shoots.
The state government has been seeking to leverage its diverse locations and supportive policies to encourage film production and related economic activity.
₹30 Lakh Crore in Investment Proposals at 2025 Summit
Highlighting progress on investment commitments, CM Dr Yadav said the Global Investors Summit held in Bhopal in 2025 had attracted investment proposals worth ₹30 lakh crore.
According to the Chief Minister, approximately one-third of these proposals have already moved to the implementation stage, which he described as a significant achievement for the state.
The government is seeking to build on this progress through GIS 2027 and continued engagement with investors, with a focus on translating proposals into industrial projects on the ground.
Meeting with Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister
During his Andhra Pradesh visit, CM Dr Yadav also met Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan. Earlier, public representatives welcomed him with bouquets upon his arrival at Vijayawada's Gannavaram International Airport.
The meetings form part of Madhya Pradesh's efforts to strengthen engagement with investors and explore industrial partnerships beyond the state. The government aims to use its policy framework, infrastructure plans and sector-specific initiatives to attract businesses and support economic development.