Bhopal: The Madhya Pradesh government has notified 21 new industrial areas across 18 districts, covering a total area of 412 hectares, as part of its efforts to expand industrial infrastructure and support micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
The notifications have been issued by the state’s Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Department in accordance with the provisions of the Madhya Pradesh MSME Industrial Land and Building Allotment and Management Rules, 2025.
The newly notified locations include two industrial areas in Bhopal district — Ratibad, designated for a sawmill cluster, and Agariya Chhappar.
21 Industrial Areas Notified Across 18 Districts
The new industrial areas are spread across different regions of Madhya Pradesh. The notified locations include:
- Bhopal: Ratibad (Sawmill Cluster) and Agariya Chhappar
- Panna: Bada Gaon
- Sehore: Ichhawar
- Dewas: Kalukhedi
- Burhanpur: Satapayri
- Sidhi: Baditola
- Dhar: Rayan and Sardarpur
- Raisen: Samanapur Jagir
- Shivpuri: Badarwas
- Khargone: Dabariya
- Niwari: Niwari Bhata and Badedi Jungle
- Neemuch: Sagarana
- Katni: Tikaria
- Jabalpur: Mohiniya
- Barwani: Ghatwa
- Mandsaur: Panpur
- Chhatarpur: Dhamchi
- Betul: Urdan Gud Cluster
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Together, the 21 notified areas will cover 412 hectares.
Focus on MSME Infrastructure and Entrepreneurial Opportunities
According to the state government, the expansion is intended to make developed industrial land available to entrepreneurs seeking to establish or expand their businesses.
The initiative is expected to encourage the use of local resources and support entrepreneurial activity across different regions. The government has also highlighted the potential for creating employment and self-employment opportunities through the development of these industrial areas.
The availability of designated industrial land is expected to provide small and new entrepreneurs with additional options for setting up business operations.
CM Mohan Yadav’s Push for Industrial Development
Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav has placed emphasis on expanding industrial activity, attracting investment and creating employment opportunities in Madhya Pradesh.
The state government has identified the strengthening of MSME infrastructure as part of this effort, with the MSME Department working towards providing better facilities for entrepreneurs and supporting the establishment and growth of smaller industrial units.
The latest notifications mark a step in the expansion of the state’s industrial land infrastructure, with 21 additional locations identified across 18 districts.
