**Investors from Assam Show Keen Interest in Madhya Pradesh’s Diverse Sectors**
*Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh):* Investors and industrialists from Assam have expressed strong interest in investing across several sectors in Madhya Pradesh during an interactive session on investment opportunities held in Guwahati on Sunday. The meeting marked Chief Minister Mohan Yadav’s first visit to Assam to promote Madhya Pradesh as a key investment destination.
During one-on-one discussions with CM Yadav, investors proposed a range of projects, including advanced pharmaceutical and hygiene product manufacturing by Dr. Ghanshyam Dhanuka (GERD Pharmaceuticals & FICCI Assam), plastic and packaging units by Kailash Chandra Lohia (Lohia Group), and eco-lodge and boutique river cruise ventures on the Narmada and Chambal rivers by Ashish Phukan (Assam Bengal Navigation).
Other notable proposals included eco-tourism clusters and sustainable hospitality projects by Joydeep Gupta (BMG Informatics Pvt Ltd), inland water and wildlife tourism initiatives by Prashant Gupta (Hotel Polo Towers), a cement plant and logistics hub by Pradeep Purohit (Star Cement Pvt Ltd), a food processing unit by Amrit Deyorha (Ashram Foods Pvt Ltd), and an integrated clinker and cement plant by Bharat Sharma (Shree Cement Pvt Ltd).
Ashish Phukan, former FICCI Assam State Council chairman who began his career in the tea industry, expressed optimism, stating he hopes Madhya Pradesh will become his next business destination.
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### Madhya Pradesh: An Ideal Place for Investment, Says Chief Minister
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav assured investors that Madhya Pradesh has emerged as one of the most attractive states for investment and guaranteed full government support to businesses. Highlighting the state’s rich mineral resources, skilled workforce, and business-friendly environment, Yadav called investing in Madhya Pradesh “profitable from every perspective.”
He further emphasized the deep historical ties between Assam and Madhya Pradesh, noting that both states share a 5,000-year-old connection. The Chief Minister expressed optimism about collaboration across multiple sectors, adding that healthy competition among states is vital for achieving India’s vision of becoming a prosperous nation by 2047.
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### Chief Minister Pushes for Direct Bhopal-Guwahati Flight to Boost Connectivity
During his visit, CM Mohan Yadav met Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma at his residence in Guwahati. The two leaders discussed various measures to strengthen tourism, trade, and cultural exchange between Madhya Pradesh and Assam.
One significant outcome of their discussion was the proposal to start a direct flight from Bhopal to Guwahati. This initiative aims to boost tourism and facilitate smooth business activities between the two states.
Furthermore, both leaders agreed to deepen cultural ties by enhancing cooperation among youths, artists, and educational institutions. They also plan to collaboratively promote handicrafts, silk, and bamboo products, creating new markets and employment opportunities for local artisans and entrepreneurs.
The meeting concluded with a positive dialogue on wildlife conservation, including the exchange of wild animals and strengthening ongoing efforts to protect biodiversity.
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*Story by Staff Reporter*
https://www.freepressjournal.in/bhopal/mp-news-assam-investors-show-interest-in-mp-projects-cm-yadav-says-state-offers-best-opportunities-for-business
