Madhya Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh, India’s second largest state by area, is seeking to build a reputation as one of the country’s most dynamic states despite the steep challenges presented by a poor, largely agrarian and rural population. Fifteen years of stable government has allowed the continuous build out of infrastructure improving transportation and electricity connectivity to remote corners in the state.  As the largest producer of agricultural products in the country, the state seeks to add value to this sector by building out agri-business and food processing industries.  Major urban centers in the state are also home to pharmaceutical, information technology, automobile, defense, and textile industries.

State Policies

Solar Policy: Policy for Implementation of Solar Based Projects (2012)

Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) Policy: MSME Development Policy (2019)

Electric Mobility Policy: Electric Vehicle Policy (2019)

Industry Policy: Industrial Promotion Policy and Action Plan (2014)

State Summary

  • Size
    119,014 sq. miles
  • Population
    72.6 million
  • State GDP
    $67.19 billion (USD)
  • Legislative Assembly Seats
    230
  • Rajya Sabha Seats
    11
  • Lok Sabha Seats
    11
  • Party Affiliation
    Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
The Welspun Solar power plant outside of Bhagwanpura villiage, Neemuch. (Rahul Talreja, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0)
Dr. H. K. Pradhan, director of the High Security Animal Disease Laboratory, looks at equipment in his laboratory in Bhopal. (AFP/AFP/Getty Images)

Left: The Welspun Solar power plant outside of Bhagwanpura villiage, Neemuch. (Rahul Talreja, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0)

The Welspun Solar power plant outside of Bhagwanpura villiage, Neemuch. (Rahul Talreja, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0)

Right: Dr. H. K. Pradhan, director of the High Security Animal Disease Laboratory, looks at equipment in his laboratory in Bhopal. (AFP/AFP/Getty Images)

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