India-UAE Trade to Flourish under CEPA

Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav held in-depth discussions with the UAE’s Minister of State for Foreign Trade, Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, to expand economic and industrial cooperation under the India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). Chief Minister Dr. Yadav stated that CEPA provides a strong economic foundation and that Madhya Pradesh is ready to fully leverage this partnership to open new avenues for investment, trade, and technological collaboration.

Madhya Pradesh: A New Global Investment Hub

Chief Minister Dr. Yadav highlighted that Madhya Pradesh, with its strategic geographic location, advanced infrastructure, and progressive industrial policy support, has emerged as a rising investment destination in logistics, manufacturing, and food processing. He welcomed UAE investment in sectors such as automobiles, pharmaceuticals, textiles, defense manufacturing, and smart manufacturing.

Collaboration in Food and Agri-Tech

CM Dr. Yadav noted that Madhya Pradesh is a leading producer of soybean, pulses, and organic products in India. He expressed interest in working jointly with the UAE in food processing and agricultural technology to strengthen agri-supply chains between India and the Gulf region.

Partnership in Renewable Energy and Smart Technologies

The Chief Minister invited the UAE’s expertise in areas like solar energy, smart automation, embedded electronics, and Industry 4.0. He emphasized that rapidly developing renewable energy projects in Madhya Pradesh present attractive investment opportunities for UAE investors.

Plug-and-Play Industrial Parks and Clusters

CM Dr. Yadav informed that fully developed industrial clusters in Madhya Pradesh are ready to welcome UAE investments. These include PM MITRA Park (Textiles) in Dhar, Plastic Parks in Tamot and Bilaua, Medical Device Park in Ujjain, Auto Cluster in Pithampur, Electronics Cluster in Bhopal, Pharma Cluster in Dewas and All are backed by the state’s “Industry Mitra” policy that ensures facilitation and infrastructure support.

Human Resource and Skill Development

CM Dr. Yadav shared that the Global Skill Park in Bhopal, being developed with Singapore’s collaboration, will provide trained workforce in fields like logistics, hospitality, healthcare, and mechatronics, aligned to UAE’s industry requirements.

Tourism, Minerals, and Pharma Opportunities

The Chief Minister noted that Madhya Pradesh offers significant opportunities in tourism, is rich in minerals such as diamonds, copper, bauxite, and limestone, and has pharmaceutical units certified by WHO-GMP and USFDA, making it an attractive proposition for international investors.

UAE-Focused Investment Policy

CM Dr. Yadav shared that Madhya Pradesh’s new Industrial Policy 2025 includes several strategic reforms to attract foreign investment. For strategic partners like the UAE, provisions include concessional land, 100% SGST reimbursement, and capital subsidies, making the state a compelling investment destination.

Advancing Toward I2U2 Collaboration

CM Dr. Yadav also positioned Madhya Pradesh as ideal for launching pilot projects under the I2U2 (India, Israel, UAE, USA) strategic partnership, in areas such as clean technology, food corridors, and industrial innovation.

This meeting not only marked a vital step toward implementing India-UAE CEPA on the ground but also strengthened Madhya Pradesh’s position on the global investment map, signifying a decisive move forward.