New Delhi: The Madhya Pradesh government conducted its fourth interactive session on investment opportunities in the state, in Kolkata Friday. This is a precursor to the biennial flagship event ‘Invest Madhya Pradesh – Global Investors Summit’, scheduled to take place in February 2025 in Bhopal.
The Kolkata session witnessed a turnout of over 700 participants, including prominent industrialists from sectors such as steel, food processing, IT, textiles and logistics.
Investors from West Bengal, particularly from Bardhaman, Hooghly, Howrah and Medinipur, as well as the neighbouring states, engaged in fruitful discussions with key stakeholders.
The event was attended by 10 international diplomatic missions from countries including Germany, Russia, Canada, Spain, Greece, El Salvador, Bangladesh, Maldives and Guatemala.
Representatives from leading industrial organizations such as NASSCOM, Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC), Bengal Chambers of Commerce and Industry (BCCI), Indian Chambers of Commerce (ICC) and, Engineering Export Promotion Council of India (EEPC) also attended the session.
Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav delivered a special address, outlining the government’s vision and initiatives to promote investment and innovation for sustainable development in Madhya Pradesh. He said, “Kolkata and Madhya Pradesh share many similarities in terms of culture and heritage. Kolkata is a land of rich heritage and is home to pioneers such as Ramakrishna Paramahamsa and Swami Vivekananda, who guided humanity towards light and hope in the darkest of times.”
He added: “The government should stand shoulder to shoulder with entrepreneurs, actively inviting investments and progress. Indians possess the reasoning, intellect and logic needed for success. To foster this potential, the government must provide comprehensive support and protection to help businesses thrive.
He further said, “The State offers abundant opportunities and welcomes investments from diverse industries, including textiles and mining. The State is committed to facilitating investment and promoting development by actively exploring policy options. The aim is to move forward collaboratively, inviting all stakeholders to join in this progressive effort.”
At the session, key Madhya Pradesh government officials including Raghwendra Kumar Singh, Principal Secretary, Department of Industrial Policy and Investment Promotion, Sanjay Dubey, Additional Chief Secretary, Department of Science & Technology, Dr. Navneet Mohan Kothari, Secretary, MSME Department, Bidisha Mukherjee, Additional Managing Director, MP Tourism Board, and Anurag Chaudhary, Managing Director, MP State Mining Corporation, delivered presentations.