Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah today addressed the Abhyudaya Madhya Pradesh Growth Summit in Gwalior as the chief guest. On this occasion, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav, Union Minister for Communications Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia, and several other dignitaries were present.

Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah said that the beginning of structured industrial conclaves in the country started from Gujarat, when Shri Narendra Modi ji was the Chief Minister of the state. He said that Modi ji scientifically initiated the organization of the industrial summit named Vibrant Gujarat, which was highly successful and also brought investments to Gujarat.Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav has initiated regional investment conclaves for the balanced development of the state. He said that investment-related activities have now begun in all regions of Madhya Pradesh, which will prove beneficial for other states as well. Shri Shah said that the investment of ₹2 lakh crore happening today may seem small at first glance, but for any one region, it is a very significant achievement. For the people of that region, this investment is extremely important. If there is no balanced development in the state, the state cannot progress, because immense possibilities are hidden in every region. He said that cotton has been a very old produce of the farmers in the Malwa and Chambal regions, but due to not getting proper prices, cotton cultivation has greatly reduced. Now, through the PM MITRA Park, cotton has once again become a profitable crop.

Shri Amit Shah said that the biggest specialty of Madhya Pradesh is its geographical location. Half of India can be supplied from here at very low transportation costs, but itsoptimum utilization can happen only when industries are established symmetrically in Madhya Pradesh. Industries should be set up in districts bordering southern states, in areas adjacent to Delhi such as Gwalior, and also in regions bordering the west such as Dhar and Jhabua—only then will the benefit of the geographical location be fully realized. He said that Madhya Pradesh's regional investment summits have laid the foundation for the all-round development of the state.

Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah said that in Gwalior, the inauguration and foundation stone laying of 14 development works pertaining to Gwalior took place. Leaders of the opposition party turned Madhya Pradesh into a BIMARU state; Shivraj Singh ji removed that tag, and now Mohan Yadav ji is taking the state forward with new energy. As a result, Madhya Pradesh will definitely become a developed state. He said that excellent highways have been built in Madhya Pradesh, efforts have been made to supply water from Narmadariver to as many areas as possible, the irrigated area has increased by 17 percent, and by surpassing Punjab and Haryana, Madhya Pradesh has successfully won the 'Krishi Karman' Award consecutively seven times. He said that it is our party that has truly put Madhya Pradesh on the path of development.

Shri Amit Shah said that to completely capitalize on Madhya Pradesh’s geographical location, a Multi-Modal Logistics Park is being developed in Indore, which is attracting companies engaged in production from across the country to set up their warehouses or hubs there. He said that at one time Madhya Pradesh was considered a negative state in the power sector, but today Madhya Pradesh has surplus electricity. In the field of cleanliness as well, Madhya Pradesh has left other states behind. Madhya Pradesh has the lowest operational cost for metro services among the states. The state has also performed well in the startup sector. Industries and startups have been established in every sector, including agriculture, food processing, minerals, mineral-based industries, renewable energy, logistics, textiles, pharmaceuticals, IT, and tourism. Approximately 50 percent of these startups are being run by women, which is an excellent example of women empowerment. He said that Madhya Pradesh has set a record by establishing 4 lakh 57 thousand new MSME units in just one year. As a result, in the matter of medium, small, and cottage industries, Madhya Pradesh is on its way to becoming a hub for the entire country, and through startups and innovation, it is poised to reach new heights.

Shri Amit Shah said that the PM MITRA Park has been built on the 5F vision, which also works to ensure farmers receive fair prices for their produce. It includes Farm to Fibre, Fibre to Factory, Factory to Fashion, and Fashion to Foreign—meaning the PM MITRA Park has arrangements right up to export. He said that the largest PM MITRA Park is in Madhya Pradesh, which will benefit the farmers. Shri Shah said that the textile and tourism industries are the sectors that generate the most employment, and infrastructure suitable for both these sectors is being developed in Madhya Pradesh. He said that Madhya Pradesh has also performed very well in Ease of Doing Business.

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah said that under the leadership of PM Modi, foundations are being laid in many new sectors, which will give the country the opportunity to become a global leader in these new areas in the coming days. He said that our foreign exchange reserves have crossed the record level of 700 billion dollars. We have made a late but impactful entry into the semi-conductor industry, and very soon we will not only become self-reliant in this sector but will also begin its exports. He said that through Digital India, we have achieved the fastest growth in the shortest time. He said that when Modi ji became Prime Minister, the number of internet users in the country was only 7 crore, which increased to 101 crore in September 2025. Now the number of broadband users has also reached approximately 99 crore. 4G connectivity is available in 95 percent parts of the country, and preparations are underway to provide 5G connectivity in 99 percent of the area. He said that through UPI, we have taken a giant leap in the field of digital transactions and FinTech. In the year 2024-25, nearly 50 percent of global digital transactions took place in India. In August 2025, by conducting 2000 crore digital transactions worth about Rs. 25 lakh crore, we have left the world behind. During the fight against Covid-19, a very large infrastructure was built for vaccine manufacturing and R&D. Today, 60 percent of the world's vaccines are manufactured in India. We have performed well in the manufacturing sector; India is today the world's second-largest mobile phone producer. Defence exports and defence manufacturing have also been restructured. In Ease of Doing Business, India was ranked 142nd in 2014; today it stands at 63rd position.The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code has created a structured economic system.

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah said that under the leadership of PM Modi, efforts have been made to make India first in the world in the field of infrastructure. During the previous government, there were 90 thousand kilometers of highways; now, 1.5 lakh kilometers of new highways have been built. Four-lane highways were previously 18,000 kilometers, now they have become 46,000 kilometers. Rural roads were previously 3 lakh 81 thousand kilometers, now they have become 7 lakh 84 thousand kilometers. Earlier, there were 74 airports; now their number is 163. Previously, there was not a single Vande Bharat train; now 164 Vande Bharat trains are being built, and the manufacturing of Vande Bharat train parts has also begun in Madhya Pradesh. Earlier, there was not a single Amrit Bharat station; now 1,337 have been built. Railway electrification was only 22 thousand kilometers; now it is 68 thousand kilometers. Metro-connected cities were previously five; now their number is 23. Earlier, optical fiber was available in only 100 gram panchayats; now it has reached 2 lakh 14 thousand panchayats.

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation told the youth of Madhya Pradesh and the industrialists who have come to invest in the state that the geographical location of Madhya Pradesh is so attractive that crops can be grown by sowing seeds anywhere, but the land of Madhya Pradesh is so fertile that by sowing rupees here, one can earn crores. He said that when the state develops with regional balance, the greatest benefit goes to the people of the state and the industrial sector, because industries based on regional specialties are sustainable and, hence, successful.

On the 101st birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, paying tribute to him, Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah said that today the entire country is celebrating the birth anniversary of a great man of the era, a visionary, and the one who laid the foundation of modern India's infrastructure—Atal ji. Shri Shah said that he is fortunate that today he is standing on the land where Atal ji spent his early life. Home Minister said that he is present on the very land whose soil shaped the young Atal into Atal Bihari. Atal ji not only helped this country preserve its cultural heritage but also dedicated his entire life to awakening the 'self' of the nation and advancing the journey from Swaraj (self-rule) to Susashan (good governance).

Shri Amit Shah said that when English dominated everything, Atal ji delivered a speech in Hindi at the United Nations, thereby winning the hearts of every Indian. Shri Shah said that the entire state of Madhya Pradesh is filled with tribal areas. Before Atal ji became Prime Minister, there was no separate department for tribals at the Centre, but during his tenure, the Government of India established the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, marking the beginning of a new journey for tribal welfare. When Atal ji became Prime Minister, investment in the country's infrastructure was not considered a means to win elections. He said that Atal ji put an end to the outdated mindset that "elections are not won through investments in infrastructure," and implemented the Golden Quadrilateral project. Under this scheme, six major highways connecting the country from all directions were constructed, paving the way for India to advance on the path of robust infrastructure.

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation said that it was Atal ji who established before the entire world the principle that a nation can become a nuclear power even for the sake of peace. Despite opposition from around the world, he made India a nuclear-armed nation.The Home Minister said that when infiltrators entered during the Kargil conflict, there was immense pressure from the international community for India to go to global forums and negotiate with Pakistan. However, Atal ji firmly declared that we had already made efforts for peace, we had been deceived, and now there could be no talks with Pakistan until every single infiltrator was driven out of Indian territory. He said that the victory in Kargil is a testament to Atal ji’s resolute and determined leadership. Shri Shah said that Atal ji was a great orator, a sensitive poet, and a leader dedicated to the welfare of the people. He was regarded throughout his life as an “Ajatashatru” (one without enemies), and in the world of politics, to live and die without making enemies is a very great achievement. Even Atal ji’s opponents never spoke ill of him.

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation said that today is also the birth anniversary of Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya ji. He said that Pandit Malaviya ji, from the establishment of Banaras Hindu University to his role as a close associate of Gandhiji, and later through the creation of the Hindu Mahasabha, fearlessly propagated Hindu thought—which is the foundational idea of this country—across the nation without any hesitation. In later years, the same Banaras Hindu University produced many leaders for the country who advanced this very thought. The Home Minister said that today is also the death anniversary of Bharat Ratna C. Rajagopalachari. He paid tribute to C. Rajagopalachari as well.

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