CNN Central News & Network–ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: A Historic Milestone: PM Modi Inaugurates GIS-2025 in Bhopal
A new chapter in history has been written in Bhopal, the capital city and the City of Lakes. It is a moment of immense pride that the 8th Global Investors Summit (GIS)-2025 has been inaugurated with the blessings of our esteemed Prime Minister Narendra Modi. These two days will mark new dimensions of progress and development in Madhya Pradesh.
The theme of this year’s summit is “Infinite Possibilities”, highlighting the boundless opportunities for industry and investment in the state. As an epicenter of investment visionaries, GIS-2025 is set to write a new chapter of growth and economic transformation. Bhopal, the city of Raja Bhoj, is now prepared to embrace its glorious past while soaring into a promising future.
A Proud Moment for Madhya Pradesh
We are honored that the leader of the world’s largest democracy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is present at this historic summit, bestowing his blessings upon Madhya Pradesh’s golden future. The summit hosts delegates from various countries, top industrialists, investors, and the Indian diaspora, making it a truly global confluence of economic visionaries.
On behalf of 8.5 crore people of Madhya Pradesh, I extend my heartfelt welcome to all investors attending this grand event.
Under PM Modi’s Leadership, India is Rising as a Global Economic Power
Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India is progressing toward becoming the world’s third-largest economy. The global respect for India and its citizens has reached new heights.
PM Modi envisions India as the world’s leading economic and strategic power by 2047. In alignment with this vision, Madhya Pradesh has drafted its roadmap for growth, embracing both heritage and global industrialization.
Investment & Industrial Growth in Madhya Pradesh
Inspired by PM Modi’s vision, we embarked on an investment and industrial growth journey a year ago.
🔹 Madhya Pradesh is India’s second-largest state by area, enriched with water resources, forests, minerals, and agricultural prosperity.
🔹 To harness its regional strengths, we pioneered the Regional Investors Summit, integrating local skills and entrepreneurship.
🔹 We prioritized ease of doing business and direct engagement with investors.
This journey, which began in Ujjain in March 2024, has reached major hubs like:
📍 Jabalpur, Gwalior, Sagar, Rewa, Shahdol, Narmadapuram
📍 Mumbai, Coimbatore, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Pune, Delhi
📍 UK, Germany, Japan
These roadshows and international conferences have resulted in an investment proposal of ₹4.8 lakh crore, generating 2 lakh new jobs, a testament to investors’ confidence in Madhya Pradesh.
2025: The Year of Industry & Employment
We have declared 2025 as the “Year of Industry & Employment”, implementing policies to simplify investment processes and make them practical and accessible.
📌 19 new sector-specific policies introduced in:
✔ Automobile & Manufacturing
✔ Textiles & Garments
✔ Agriculture & Pharmaceuticals
✔ IT, Data Centers & GCC
✔ Animation, Gaming, Drones & Semiconductors
✔ Mining, Petroleum, Tourism, and Education
PM Modi has recognized Madhya Pradesh as the “Textile Capital” and a favored manufacturing destination, a great honor for the state. He has also given us the Triple-T mantra: Textiles, Tourism, and Technology, which we are committed to following.
Unmatched Economic & Infrastructure Growth
Thanks to PM Modi’s guidance, Madhya Pradesh has achieved a growth rate four times faster than other states. With the double-engine government, we are consistently achieving double-digit growth.
✅ Surplus electricity, abundant water resources, and a massive land bank are available to support industrial expansion.
✅ Global Skill Park established, enhancing youth employability through specialized training.
✅ Eased business regulations, making Madhya Pradesh one of the best states for investment.
✅ Land-pooling schemes introduced for farmers, connecting agriculture directly with industries.
We are fortunate to have PM Modi’s blessings in major infrastructure projects, including:
🌊 Ken-Betwa and Parvati-Kalisindh-Chambal River Link Projects, boosting water security.
⚡ Rewa Solar Plant, supplying power to Delhi Metro.
🌿 Commitment to renewable energy & green hydrogen production, aligning with India’s 2030 sustainability goals.
Madhya Pradesh: India’s Industrial Powerhouse
To establish Madhya Pradesh as a key industrial hub, we are connecting the state to major expressways and highways.
📍 Mega Footwear Cluster in Morena
📍 Renewable Energy Equipment Hub in Mohasa-Babai
📍 PM MITRA Park in Dhar
📍 Vikram Udyogpuri in Ujjain – A Medical Devices Park
Additionally, six new industrial zones are under development, with:
🔹 13 industrial parks to be completed next year
🔹 20 new industrial parks in the pipeline, creating thousands of new jobs.
Cultural & Technological Synergy in GIS-2025
Madhya Pradesh is rich in cultural heritage, and GIS-2025 provides a unique platform for global investors to experience its tourism and historical treasures.
We are integrating heritage with global development, focusing on:
📍 Information Technology & AI
📍 Space & Defense Technology
📍 Emerging Competitive Sectors
PM Modi’s vision is to transform India into a $35 trillion developed economy by 2047. This roadmap includes:
✔ Economic prosperity
✔ Social progress
✔ Environmental sustainability
✔ Good governance
Madhya Pradesh is fully committed to playing a key role in realizing this vision. GIS-2025 will strengthen this mission, aligning investment, growth, and public trust.
A Global Confluence of Investment & Opportunity
For the first time, GIS-2025 is bringing together investors from local villages to global markets, marking a historic milestone.
With confidence, I believe that this summit will lay the foundation for unprecedented growth, propelling Madhya Pradesh towards economic prosperity and national development.
Madhya Pradesh is Ready for a Glorious Future! 🚀🏆
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