Madhya Pradesh, located in the centre of India, is the second largest State covering an area of 3,08,000 sq. km. It is bounded by Uttar Pradesh on the north; by Chhattisgarh on the east; by Gujarat and Rajasthan on the west; and by Maharashtra on the south. Its natural beauty is filled with all types of geographical structures ranging from hills, plains and plateaus to the rivers and lush green forests. It is endowed with vast deposits of natural resources like copper ore, limestone, bauxite, granite, etc. A wide range of wood and forest produces like tendu leaf, mahua, neem etc and large number of prominent herbs are also available in abundance. The State has been home to the cultural heritage of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Islam. Innumerable monuments, carved temples, stupas, forts and palaces are dotted all over the State.
Madhya Pradesh occupies a pivotal position in the country and is known as the 'heart of India'. There are many renowned public and private companies functional in the State, covering diverse areas ranging from the cement industry to pharmaceuticals. A continuous supply of skilled workforce, a congenial work environment and a proactive Government have made the State an attractive industrial option. The State also allows the industrial units to have captive power plants to produce power as per the requirement. It has a near perfect equidistant connectivity to India's metros and other markets. Thus, it has the tremendous scope to develop as a logistic hub and a large business center.
The State has several advantageous features, which include:-
- Pro-active administrative set up;
- Simple and transparent procedures for investment;
- Peaceful industrial work atmosphere;
- Rich natural resource base;
- Educated and skilled human resource;
- A diversified agricultural and industrial set up;
- Well-connected road, rail and air network;
- Excellent telecommunication network;
- World class shopping malls;
- Large consumer base, etc.
Also, the Government of Madhya Pradesh has undertaken several policy measures and incentives for attracting investors into the State. As a result, Madhya Pradesh is becoming one of the most preferred investment destinations of the nation, providing opportunities in almost all sectors, particularly Information technology (IT), tourism and agricultural sector.
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