INDIAN STATE : MADHYA PRADESH

General Information

Madhya Pradesh is a state blessed with vast natural resources, rich cultural heritage, an excellent industrial base coupled with a progressive, investor friendly government. The State of Madhya Pradesh was formed on November 1, 1956.

Located in Central India, Madhya Pradesh has a unique advantage, bordered by the states of Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Gujarat and Chhattisgarh.

Fact File

Source: Central Statistical Organization

Advantage Madhya Pradesh

• Strategic geographic location
  
• Excellent interstate connectivity (National and State Highway, Train and Air Links)
  
• Rich and Fertile land and Natural resources
  
• Rich mineral wealth (copper ore, magnesium ore, limestone, diamonds, coal and coal-bed methane.)
  
• Availability of land at a reasonable cost
  
• Cheap labour
  
• Unexploited species of rare, valuable medicinal - herbal plants.
  
• Industrially peaceful and stable with a vibrant industrial base.
  
• Peaceful political scenario (Law and Order)
  
• Rich cultural heritage
  
• Major auto manufacturing base. Largest producer of radial tyres in India.
  
• Largest soya processing hub in India.
  
• Hub for FMCG, consumer electronics, pharmaceuticals, herbal products, textiles and apparel.
  
• Growing gems and jewellery center.
  
• Largest producer of oil seeds and pulses in the country. Largest exporter of DOC (De-Oiled Cake) in India. 25% of pulses and 40% of grams grown.
  
• Largest producer of garlic and coriander.
  
• Grower of commercially favored varieties of wheat and potatoes. Largest producer of garlic and coriander.

Economic Infrastructure

Power

Madhya Pradesh has the capability of generating 15000 MW of power in next 5-10 years. It is expected to be Power Surplus state by the year 2008-09.The potential areas is thermal, gas and alternative energy sources.

Roads

National Highways: 5070 kms
State Highways: 9885 kms
Major District Roads: 11114 Km
Village Roads : 44233 Km
Total : 68105 Km

Railways

Trunk Rail route connecting northern India passes through Madhya Pradesh. Main junctions in the state are Bhopal, Bina, Gwalior, Indore, Itarsi, Jabalpur, Katni, Ratlam, Ujjain & Khandwa.

Aviation

Major airports linking Delhi, Bombay, Varanasi & Nagpur are Bhopal, Indore, Khajuraho & Gwalior. Stations linked by Vayudoot are Bhopal, Khajuraho, Satna, Rewa, Guna, Indore & Jabalpur. Bhopal is also connected to Jaipur, Raipur & Nagpur by Vayudoot.

The government has geared up to upgrade the airports at Bhopal and Indore, both for cargo as well as passengers to international standards.

Water Resources

Water is a critical resource for supporting life and sustaining overall development. Fortunately, water is available in the state of Madhya Pradesh in plenty. The surface water availability is contributed by ten major river basins -Chambal, Betwa, Sindh, and Ken basins in the north, Sone and Tons river basins in the east, Benganga basin in south and Narmada, Mahi and Tapti basins in centre and west.