Madhya Pradesh Well Positioned to Drive India’s Next Wave of Growth: Mr Vir S. Advani, Chairman, CII Western Region

Indore, 09 October 2026: Madhya Pradesh is emerging as one of India’s most promising growth destinations, supported by its strategic location, improving infrastructure, diversified economy and investor-friendly ecosystem, said Mr Vir S. Advani, Chairman, CII Western Region, while addressing a media roundtable organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in Indore.

He noted that the state is well positioned to attract investments across manufacturing, logistics, renewable energy, food processing, technology and other emerging sectors. Emphasising the importance of competitiveness, innovation and sustainability, he said industry, government and institutions must work together to create a future-ready ecosystem that supports growth, employment and economic transformation.

Building Stronger Industrial Ecosystems for Future Competitiveness

Mr Milon K. Nag, Deputy Chairman, CII Western Region, highlighted the need to strengthen industrial ecosystems through resilient supply chains, technology adoption and talent development.

He emphasised that accelerating digital transformation, Industry 4.0 adoption and deeper integration of MSMEs into domestic and global value chains will be critical for enhancing productivity and global competitiveness. He added that collaborative efforts between industry and government will play a key role in sustaining the state’s growth momentum.

CII Madhya Pradesh Advancing Industry-Led Development

Mr Siddharth Chaturvedi, Chairman, CII Madhya Pradesh, reiterated CII’s commitment to supporting Madhya Pradesh’s development agenda through stronger industry-government engagement and stakeholder collaboration.

He highlighted CII Madhya Pradesh’s initiatives in investment promotion, MSME development, skill development, policy advocacy, industry-academia engagement and business facilitation. These efforts are aimed at strengthening industrial competitiveness, encouraging entrepreneurship and supporting inclusive growth across the state.

CII Centres of Excellence Driving Impact Across Sectors

CII’s network of Centres of Excellence continues to support businesses and communities through specialised interventions in manufacturing excellence, sustainability, innovation, logistics, agriculture and skill development.
In Madhya Pradesh, initiatives such as the Krishi Vigyan Kendra at Vidisha, supported by CII’s Food & Agriculture Centre of Excellence, are helping improve agricultural productivity and promote sustainable rural development. Through its Centres of Excellence, CII continues to bring global best practices, knowledge partnerships and capacity-building support to industry and society.
CII reaffirmed its commitment to partnering with government, industry, academia and civil society to strengthen Madhya Pradesh’s position as a competitive, innovation-driven and future-ready growth hub.