Organise Multi-Purpose Agricultural Fairs to Promote Agriculture-Based Industries : CM Dr. Yadav

Bhopal, Sept 2025 :Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav stated that to promote agriculture-based industries, multi-purpose agricultural fairs should be organised by the Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, and Fisheries Departments in coordination with one another. These fairs should also provide farmers with information on how to effectively market and sell their crops and other allied products for maximum benefit. The Chief Minister said that PM Mitra Park being developed in Bhainsola village of Dhar district will change the life of cotton and silk-producing farmers in the state. He said that more than 600,000 cotton-producing farmers would benefit directly, while about 100,000 people would benefit directly and 200,000 indirectly from the park.

He further stated that several major companies have shown keen interest in investing in PM Mitra Park. The speed at which companies are approaching for investment excites us to do even better.

Chief Minister Dr. Yadav was addressing a review meeting of the Farmer Welfare and Agricultural Development Department at Samatva Bhavan in the Chief Minister’s residence on late Saturday night.

Dr. Yadav mentioned that once the PM Mitra Park becomes operational, cotton produced by farmers in the Malwa region will be consumed locally. This will create employment opportunities and establish a complete supply chain for raw materials. He described the park as a boon for farmers in the state and assured that the government would warmly welcome all investors willing to invest in the state and extend all necessary assistance and cooperation.

The Chief Minister emphasised that development of the country is possible only through private participation in public enterprises. He said that high-quality results expected from investments by investors in PM Mitra Park will be achieved through every possible effort. He also said that promotion of PM Mitra Park should be done in such a way that all agriculture-based industries in the state are given full encouragement.

Dr. Yadav said that a total of 7 PM Mitra Parks have been approved in the country. While other states are still in the preliminary stages of setting up such parks, under the able guidance and inspiration of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the state government is all set to inaugurate the first and largest PM Mitra Park in Bhainsola village of Dhar district on September 17. He said that the park would be developed as a model PM Mitra Park in the country.

The Chief Minister stated that the park would revitalise the state’s cotton industry. Yarn from cotton, fabric from yarn, and readymade garments, hosiery items, and all-weather wear would be manufactured at the park. He emphasised that farmers should be fully informed about the park’s establishment.

Expressing his happiness, Dr. Yadav said that even before the foundation-laying ceremony, land allotment procedures for the country’s largest industrial park had been completed. He informed that 114 companies applied for land allotment at the park, expressing strong interest in investing. Out of these, 91 companies’ applications have been approved and land allotments have been made. The Land Allotment Committee has recommended allocation of a total of 1,294.19 acres to various companies and manufacturing units.

The Chief Minister said that all necessary construction work for infrastructure development is in progress. Simultaneously, companies that have received land allotment will begin building their factories and facilities. This will enable production to start within the next one to one and a half years.

The meeting was attended by Chief Secretary Shri Anurag Jain, Additional Chief Secretary Forests, Environment Shri Ashok Varanwal, Additional Chief Secretary Chief Minister’s Office and energy Shri Neeraj Mandloi, Secretary of Farmer Welfare and Agricultural Development Shri Nishant Barwade, Commissioner of Public Relations Shri Deepak Kumar Saxena, along with other officials.