Strategic Central Location - National Logistic hub for Industry

An astounding 425 trains pass through MP daily with 175 trains passing through the State capital Bhopal alone. National highways of 4885 kms run through MP. 6 National highways including trunk routes of Delhi-Mumbai. Delhi-Chennai, Delhi-Bangalore and Delhi-Hyderabad pass through the State. State highways span 9885 kms connecting connecting key urban and tourist centres within the State. State has convenient air links to major cities of India with key MP cities of Bhopal, Indore, Khatiuraho. Convenient linkages to Kandla Port, Jawahar Nehru Port Trust, etc.

• LaRich natural resources
• nd Cost Advantage- Cheap & abundant land, large stretches of irrigated and fertile land.
• Progressive and Investor friendly Government.
• Fiscal Advantages of New Industrial Policy 2004

Madhya Pradesh has 11 different agro-climatic zones. Rich mineral wealth of copper ore, magnesium ore, limestone, diamonds, coal and coal-bed methane. 13% of India's forests are in MP.

Fuel/Mineral Resources

Scarce fuel resources such as coal and coal bed methane are available in plenty. 14% of India's coal reserves are in MP. Asia's thickest coal seam located in the district of Sidhi. MP has the only working diamond mine in India. 144 BCM of coal bed methane reserves available. Various blocks available for captive mining for power, cement, iron and steel units. Large reserves of limestone, the basic construction raw material present; 3625 million tonnes of limestone reserves available. Manganese and dolomite, key ingredients to iron and steel, found in M.P. Exotic varieties of dimensional stones i.e. marble, granite and flagstone available.

• Rich cultural heritage
• Large and Vibrant industrial base

Rs. 37,000 crore flourishing industry. Major auto manufacturing base. Largest producer of radial tyres in India. Largest soya processing hub in India. FMCG and consumer electronics hub. Hub for pharmaceutical and herbal products. Rapidly growing textile and apparel hub. A growing gems and jewellery center.

• Availability of skilled Manpower and Established network of Educational Institutions.

Nearly 44,000 Professional Manpower from engineering, Pharmacy, MBA, MCA, etc and an overall figure of approximately 2,70,000 graduates add to the workforce each year. Indian Institute of Information Technology at Gwalior. National Law School and National Judicial Academy and National Institute of Technology at Bhopal. National Tourism Training Institute at Gwalior. India's 6^th  IIM at Indore.

• Peaceful Labour force.
• Agri-Bounty

Largest producer of oil seeds and pulses in the country. The State is the largest exporter of DOC in India. 25% of pulses and 40% of grams grown here. Commercially favoured varieties of wheat and potato grown. Largest producer of garlic and coriander. Over 100 agricultural farms with an area of over 20,000 acres available on lease to investors. Massive wastelands and government farms from 50 to 3000 acres ready to be offered for investment.

• Rich Bio-diversity.

31 % of State under forest cover. 11 of 25 global agri-climatic zones in MP. A largely unexploited species of rare, valuable medicinal - herbal plants.

• Sophisticated Logistics Infrastructure Development

400 kms of national highways being 4-laned under the NHDP. 13 strategic stretches of State highways covering 1871 kms being upgraded through BOT. MP Road Development Corporation constituted to spearhead road development in the State. Up gradation of key rail linkages proposed. Inland Container Depots at Pithampur and Malanpur. 5500 kms of fibre­optic network laid.

• Special Economic Zone at Indore.

Greenfield SEZ developed as a globally competitive investment destination at Indore. The State Government has formulated an SEZ policy, the SEZ Act, 2003 to legally support the policy; the Madhya Pradesh Labour Laws Amendment Bill 2003 has been passed by the Vidhan Sabha of MP. Industrial Infrastructure Fund being set up. SEZ Indore Ltd, a special purpose vehicle is being formed to implement the SEZ with assistance from a strategic private partner. Land allotment has commenced with several units starting commercial production.

• Industrial Parks- Development with specialized infrastructure

Crystal IT park at Indore. Gems and Jewellery park in tandem with IT park at Indore. Food parks and agri-export zones at Mandsaur, Khargone, Chhindwara, Hoshangabad and Bhind. Stone art at Katni.

• Industry Facilitation

Industry Advisory Council constituted, comprising of the Chief Minister, other ministers and prominent industry leaders to guide industrial development. 3 tiered committee set up for speedy disposal of investment proposals with an apex level committee headed by the Chief Minister. Single agency system through Trade and Investment Facilitation Corporation (TRIFAC), a fast track facilitation and escort service for common application filing pertaining to the following departments:

Revenue Department Commercial Taxes Department Labour Department Energy Department

- Revenue Department

       - Commercial Taxes Department

       - Labor Department

      - Energy Department

- Housing and Environment Department

- Urban Administration and Development Department

- Panchayat and Rural Development Department

- Food and Drug Administration

• Tourist's Delight

World heritage sites at Bhimbhetka, Sanchi and Khajuraho. Historical sites like Mandu and Orchha. Cultural tourism sites like Mahakaleshwar (Ujjain), Omkareshwar, Amarkantak, Bhojpur and Narmada. Eco adventure and wildlife tourism at Bhedaghat, Bandhavgam, Kanha, Panna, Pench and ShiVpuri.