Farmers’ Delegation to Visit Spain for Insights on Advanced Agricultural, Horticultural and Fruit Production Techniques : CM Dr. Yadav

Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav said that the successful investment tour to Dubai and Spain from July 13 to 19 has given Madhya Pradesh a distinct identity on the global investment map. The message has now reached Europe and the Gulf countries that Madhya Pradesh is an investor-friendly state. Chief Minister Dr. Yadav informed that the tour resulted in investment proposals worth Rs 11,119 crore, which are expected to generate over 14,000 employment opportunities. He shared these details while addressing ministers ahead of the Cabinet meeting at Mantralaya on Tuesday. On this occasion, the ministers congratulated the Chief Minister by presenting him with a bouquet and a shawl.

Chief Minister Dr. Yadav stated that Spain’s management in horticulture, fruit production, and the agriculture sector is commendable and exemplary. To help farmers adopt the latest technologies in these fields, groups from Madhya Pradesh will be sent to Spain for exposure and training. He further noted that international textile companies place special emphasis on the use of green energy and products derived from natural farming. In this context, Madhya Pradesh’s products hold significant potential in global markets. The state government will actively work to promote these products at the international level.

Chief Minister Dr. Yadav informed that over 1,000 participants took part in the “Invest in Madhya Pradesh” programmes and “Discussion with NRIs” sessions held in Dubai, Madrid, and Barcelona. During the visit, Madhya Pradesh signed an MoU with Texmas (Dubai) and another with the Arab Chamber of Commerce to attract investments from Arab countries. Additionally, an MoU was signed with Submer Technologies SL for investment, technical collaboration, and the development of sustainable digital infrastructure. In Dubai, investment proposals totaling Rs 6,801 crore were received from companies in various sectors, including infrastructure, steel manufacturing, hospitality, defense, warehousing, and sustainable city development. In Spain, proposals worth Rs 4,318 crore were received in the areas of digital technology, textiles, logistics, and tourism. Notably, this includes a major Rs 4,000 crore proposal for advanced biofuel and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) projects.

Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that the visit has been an unprecedented success in opening up new avenues of investment for Madhya Pradesh and positioning the state as a major investment destination on the global stage. He added that this initiative will not only accelerate the state’s economic development but also strengthen its cultural ties with other countries.

Ministers Invited to Mahakal’s Procession

Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that among the 12 Jyotirlingas revered across the world, the divine presence of Bhootbhavan Mahakal Baba is on the sacred land of Ujjain. During the holy months of Shravan and Bhadrapada, Baba Mahakal comes among the devotees in the form of a grand procession every Monday, each with a unique manifestation. He added that special arrangements were made by the Ujjain district administration to ensure the participation of all members of the Cabinet in the magnificent procession of Baba Mahakal.

21 lakh Metric Tonnes of Fertilizer Distributed So Far

Chief Minister Dr. Yadav stated that a total of 31.52 lakh metric tonnes of fertilizer was made available for the Kharif season of 2025, out of which 21.05 lakh metric tonnes had been distributed by July 20. He informed that an electronic token system is being introduced at the double-lock centers of the Marketing Federation to ensure efficient and transparent distribution. Fertilizers are being provided to farmers in a convenient and organized manner at these centers. The Chief Minister directed that information about district-wise transit rakes, expected incoming rakes, and available stock should be widely publicised and shared with all public representatives. Fertilizers are being stored at sales centers and PACS of the Marketing Federation per the prescribed ratio. Approved selling rates for chemical fertilizers have also been implemented.

Initiative For Biodiversity and Environmental Conservation

Chief Minister Dr. Yadav stated that the state government is identifying biodiversity-rich areas and establishing biosphere reserves to ensure their sustainable conservation. Declaring an area as a biosphere reserve promotes both environmental protection and sustainable development. He noted that the Pachmarhi region was declared a biosphere reserve in 1999, followed by Achanakmar-Amarkantak and Panna in 2011. Now, after a gap of nearly 15 years, the state government has taken the initiative to prepare and submit project documents to the Government of India and UNESCO for declaring Kanha, Pench, and Bandhavgarh as biosphere reserves. Efforts are underway to include these areas in UNESCO’s World Network of Biosphere Reserves, which will enhance environmental conservation, boost tourism, and create new employment opportunities.

Chief Minister Dr. Yadav was greeted by Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection Minister Shri Govind Singh Rajput; Minister of State for Skill Development and Employment (Independent Charge) Shri Gautam Tetwal; Minister of State for Cottage and Village Industries (Independent Charge) Shri Dilip Jaiswal; Minister of State for Animal Husbandry and Dairy (Independent Charge) Shri Lakhan Patel; and Minister of State for Public Health and Medical Education Shri Narendra Shivaji Patel. The meeting of the Cabinet commenced with the collective singing of the national anthem, Vande Mataram.