Madhya Pradesh reports strong industrial growth

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav has directed officers of the MSME Department to actively promote the developed industrial areas of the Indore and Bhopal metropolitan regions so that more industrial units are established, leading to substantial investment and large-scale employment generation.

He also instructed that, at the conclusion of the ongoing Industry Year in the state, a grand programme for the foundation laying, industrial plot allotment, and inauguration of units amounting to nearly ₹2 lakh crore be organised in Gwalior by the end of this month.

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Expressing satisfaction over the remarkable 31% growth in MSME registrations, Chief Minister Dr. Yadav described it as a testament to the excellent environment created by the State Government for small industries over the past two years. He directed that food parks, along with other rural and cottage industries, be integrated with the MSME sector.

The Chief Minister made these remarks while reviewing the work of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Department for the last two years in Khajuraho on Monday.

Chief Minister Dr. Yadav noted that Madhya Pradesh has achieved historic progress in the MSME and start-up sectors over the past two years and that MSME units have been provided incentives amounting to ₹2,780 crore.

The meeting was informed that currently, 4.51 lakh manufacturing enterprises, over 6,340 start-ups, and more than 3,023 women-led start-ups are operating in the state, supported by over 102 incubators. Investments worth ₹39,600 crore have been received in the manufacturing sector.

Over the past two years, the department has undertaken significant policy reforms. New policies for MSMEs and start-ups have been implemented, and more than 116 workshops have been conducted to enhance awareness and training.

Land allotment and other processes have been made faceless, online, and time-bound. Under financial assistance schemes, 4,065 units have received support amounting to ₹2,780.44 crore, and 220 assistance cases have been resolved by the state-level empowered committee.

The review meeting was informed that substantial progress has been made in the development of industrial areas. A total of 1,240 plots have been allotted to entrepreneurs, construction of 13 industrial areas has been completed, and approval has been granted for 14 new industrial areas.

Currently, development work is underway in 31 industrial areas. Of the 30 approved private industrial areas on private land, development in 12 has been completed. For the first time, the department has developed a Flatted Industrial Park in Govindpura, Bhopal, to promote innovation.

Under the Chief Minister Udyam Kranti Yojana, 15,838 youth have benefited, and loans amounting to ₹1,087.27 crore have been distributed. Under the State Credit Scheme, against the target of ₹2,45,038 crore, ₹1,93,872 crore has been disbursed up to September 2025, marking a significant rise compared to the last two years. This has strengthened financial accessibility and promoted entrepreneurship in the MSME sector.

The meeting was informed that during GIS-2025, the state received 2,279 investment proposals worth ₹21,000 crore. Of these, 729 proposals have been implemented, resulting in actual investments of ₹5,075 crore and the creation of 21,599 jobs. At the India International Trade Fair in New Delhi, the Madhya Pradesh pavilion received a gold medal in 2024 and a silver medal in 2025.

Chief Minister Dr. Yadav was further informed that over the next three years, incentives exceeding ₹5,000 crore will be provided to MSME units. Approvals have also been granted for 30 new private clusters and 22 common facility centres for cluster development.

Development work in 31 industrial areas has been completed, and plans have been prepared to allot over 6,000 plots in the coming years. Additionally, Common Effluent Treatment Plants (CETPs) will be established in 100 industrial areas, promoting industrial growth while ensuring environmental sustainability.