Jyotiraditya Scindia Highlights Madhya Pradesh’s Growth Ahead of Global Investors Summit

By A Staff Reporter

Bhopal, MP | Ahead of the Global Investors Summit in Madhya Pradesh, Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia underscored the state's significant developmental projects and economic growth under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Scindia pointed to the Rs 45,000 crore Ken-Betwa Link Project and the Rs 45,000 crore Chambal, Kali Sindh, and Parvati irrigation project as pivotal initiatives aimed at transforming agriculture and infrastructure across multiple districts. He stated that these projects, coupled with Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister’s leadership, would create a conducive environment for investors.

“With the Prime Minister attending this summit, we all will gain new energy to drive investments,” Scindia remarked.

On the issue of inflation and economic progress, Scindia responded to Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi’s remarks, asserting that under PM Modi’s leadership, inflation had been curbed from over 8-9% in 2014 to around 4.5-5% today. He also noted that unemployment had dropped from 10% during Congress' tenure to 3%, while non-performing assets (NPA) in banks had been reduced from 11% to 2.6%.

Scindia further highlighted India's economic ascent, stating that the country had moved from the 11th to the 5th largest economy under Modi’s leadership and is poised to surpass Germany and Japan by 2027 to claim the 3rd position globally.

The Global Investors Summit is expected to attract key stakeholders and industry leaders, strengthening Madhya Pradesh’s role as a major investment hub in India.