Dubai: During his visit to Dubai, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav positioned the state as India’s most progressive and investor-friendly destination while addressing the Friends of MP International group. Speaking at the gathering on Sunday, Dr. Yadav highlighted the state’s proactive industrial policies and its commitment to creating a seamless business environment for investors.

“Our government has opened every door to investors. We have introduced 18 transparent and business-friendly industrial policies to ensure clarity and ease of doing business. Investors in Madhya Pradesh will face no hurdles. Madhya Pradesh is calling you—trust us and invest. We will repay your trust with a ‘return gift,’” Dr. Yadav assured.

He also announced a special incentive for industries that generate employment, offering ₹5,000 per worker per month for 10 years. Additionally, for investors in the medical education sector, land will be provided at a nominal cost of ₹1. “The government is committed to standing by investors at every step. We invite you to make Madhya Pradesh your second home—come, invest, and grow with us,” he said.

Dr. Yadav emphasized Madhya Pradesh’s achievements under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, noting that the state has attracted investment proposals worth ₹30 lakh crore through various regional conclaves and the Global Investors Summit. “Dubai feels like a second home for the people of Madhya Pradesh. Under PM Modi’s visionary leadership, the state is making rapid progress,” he added.

Praising the Indian entrepreneurial spirit abroad, Dr. Yadav remarked, “Though physical diamonds are mined in Panna, the real diamonds of Madhya Pradesh are here in Dubai.” He also highlighted India’s global contributions during the pandemic, saying, “India sent medicines to the world during COVID, truly living the spirit of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ (The world is one family).”

He further commended the BAPS Swaminarayan Temple in Dubai as a beacon of India’s cultural inclusivity and expressed appreciation for the contributions of Madhya Pradesh-origin entrepreneurs like Mr. Naresh Bhavnani.

During the event, Shri Jitendra Vaidya opened his remarks with chants of Baba Mahakal and praised Dr. Yadav’s humility and dedication to public service. “He has always prioritized serving people, never sidelined a single party worker, and even withdrew his student union nomination out of respect for his seniors,” Vaidya recalled.

India’s Consul General in Dubai, Shri Satish Sivan, highlighted the emotional connection between the diaspora and their homeland. “Madhya Pradesh is not just the heart of India—it’s the heartbeat of the Indian diaspora here,” he remarked.

Additional Chief Secretary (Urban Development & Housing) Shri Sanjay Dubey shared that Madhya Pradesh is actively partnering with 13 countries to attract industrial investment, while Principal Secretary (Industrial Policy & Investment Promotion) Shri Raghvendra Kumar Singh confirmed that the state received proposals totaling ₹30.77 lakh crore during the Global Investors Summit 2025.

The event was attended by several senior officials from Madhya Pradesh, including Shri Shiv Shekhar Shukla (Culture & Tourism), Dr.Sudam Khade (Public Relations), Dr.T. Ilaiyaraja (Secretary to CM), as well as prominent NRI entrepreneurs and Madhya Pradesh-origin residents living in the UAE.