Winning Bizness Desk
Mumbai.The Madhya Pradesh Global Investors Summit (GIS) is set to take place in Bhopal on February 24-25, with final confirmations from industry leaders pouring in. Major business tycoons like Gautam Adani (Adani Group), Kumar Mangalam Birla (Birla Group), Nadir Godrej (Godrej Group), Raghupati Singhania (JK Cement), and Abhay Firodia (Force Motors) have confirmed their attendance. However, notable absentees include Mukesh Ambani (Reliance Industries), Anand Mahindra (Mahindra Group), Sajjan Jindal (JSW Group), and Azim Premji (Wipro), who have not yet responded to invitations. As the event draws closer, their participation seems unlikely. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the summit at Indira Gandhi National Museum, and Union Home Minister Amit Shah will attend on the second day.
3,000 Women Entrepreneurs Among 22,000 Registrants
According to officials from the Madhya Pradesh State Industrial Development Corporation (MPSIDC), the event has already seen 22,000 registrations, including 3,000 women entrepreneurs. Among them, 1,300 women will participate in MSME and startup summits. Notably, Parle Group CEO Shauna Chauhan has confirmed her participation. The state government claims that this edition of GIS will have a more significant impact than previous summits. The government has actively engaged with industry leaders through eight regional industrial conclaves held across different cities, including Kolkata, Bengaluru, and Coimbatore.
Global Participation: Japan, Canada, UK, and Germany to Join
International participation is another key highlight of the summit. Japan, UK, Germany, and Canada will send delegations to explore investment opportunities in Madhya Pradesh. Japanese textile giant Uniqlo is reportedly considering a substantial investment in the state, with a 15-member delegation set to attend. Meanwhile, Canada-based McCain Foods is planning a ₹4,500 crore investment in the food processing sector. Additionally, the UK and Germany have expressed keen interest in partnering with Madhya Pradesh’s industrial growth strategy.
500 NRIs to Attend the Summit
The summit will also host 500 Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) from 15 countries. A special ‘Pravasi Madhya Pradesh’ summit will be held for them, featuring discussions led by global business leaders like Leena Vaidya (Abu Dhabi Chapter Chair), Pramit Makode (Boston Chapter Chair), Rohit Dixit (UK Chapter Chair), and Lord Rami Ranger from the House of Lords (UK). The event aims to strengthen ties with the Indian diaspora and encourage investments in Madhya Pradesh.
Luxury Accommodations for International Delegates
To accommodate international delegates, a 108-tent luxury township is being set up at Kaliasot Ground, offering five-star amenities, including air-conditioned tents, double beds, designer lighting, and landscaped gardens. Post-summit, foreign delegates will be taken on guided tours to popular tourist destinations like Sanchi, Bhimbetka, and Udayagiri. With expectations of over ₹2 lakh crore in investment proposals, the Madhya Pradesh government hopes to make this summit a game-changer for the state's industrial future.
