Deputy Chief Minister Rajendra Shukla has lit a fire under Madhya Pradesh’s industrial machinery, issuing comprehensive directives to fast-track mega industrial parks in Rewa and Maihar. The high-stakes review meeting underscored the government’s zero-tolerance for foot-dragging, with Shukla demanding tangible progress reports every fortnight.
Rewa’s park, envisioned as a hub for mining-linked industries, will span 1,000 acres with advanced logistics facilities. Maihar’s initiative targets light engineering and agro-based units across 450 hectares. Both sites benefit from proximity to NH-30 and coal reserves, making them investor favorites.
Critical instructions included expediting DPRs, GST reimbursements for units, and women entrepreneur quotas. Shukla also flagged the need for digital monitoring portals to track progress. ‘These parks will redefine our GDP contribution from the eastern region,’ he declared confidently.
The ripple effects promise transformative change: youth skilling programs, women-led enterprises, and eco-friendly zones. With central approvals in pipeline, Phase 1 groundbreaking could happen by early 2025. Business chambers are abuzz, planning roadshows in Delhi and Mumbai.
Madhya Pradesh’s Rewa-Maihar story is one of resolve meeting opportunity. Under Shukla’s watchful eye, these industrial parks are set to fuel the state’s ascent as India’s next manufacturing powerhouse.