MP CM Mohan Yadav Focuses On Logistics, Clean Energy And Technology Expansion During Dubai Investor Meetings | VIDEO

Bhopal Madhya Pradesh): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav held high-level discussions with global business leaders to attract investments in logistics, supply chain networks, energy and technology infrastructure in the state. The meetings were held during one-to-one investor sessions on Day 3 of the Annual Investment Meeting (AIM Congress-2026) in Dubai.

During a meeting with DP World Chief Executive Officer Rizwan Soomar, both sides discussed expanding the global logistics major’s presence in Madhya Pradesh. The talks focused on developing the Powarkheda Logistics Composite Hub as a premier inland logistics gateway, along with plans for its operations and future expansion. The hub aims to provide multi-modal logistics, warehousing and cold-chain facilities to support key industrial and agricultural clusters.

Direct links between regional exporters, major seaports and global trade corridors were among the key points discussed. The initiative aims to use rail-based freight movement to reduce logistics costs and transit time while providing cargo consolidation, value addition and export support to farmers, Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs), micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and industrial units. It will also strengthen the state’s Inland Container Depot ecosystem.

Yadav informed Soomar that Madhya Pradesh has introduced new industrial policies aimed at providing significant benefits to investors. He said the state has connectivity to major ports and all parts of the country. With the development of new airports, transportation and logistics facilities have improved further.

DP World CEO Soomar said the company is an integrated global provider of end-to-end supply chain and trade solutions, wholly owned by the Government of Dubai. The company operates ports, terminals, contract logistics, freight forwarding, marine services and economic zones across 80 countries, including India.

In a separate bilateral meeting, Yadav held talks with Badr Jafar, UAE Special Envoy for Business and Philanthropy and CEO of Crescent Enterprises. The discussions explored opportunities in renewable energy, industrial infrastructure, ports, logistics, sustainable urban projects, resource efficiency and the circular economy.

Both sides agreed to promote investments in technology-driven enterprises and scalable startups in the state while focusing on technology transfer, international partnerships and market access for regional projects.

Yadav highlighted Madhya Pradesh’s investment potential in energy, logistics, infrastructure and capital deployment. He said the state’s road, air and rail connectivity allows products manufactured in Madhya Pradesh to reach markets across the country within hours. He invited Jafar to attend GIS-2027 and experience the state’s investment opportunities.

Jafar said he would attend GIS with a delegation and explore investment opportunities in information technology and infrastructure through his family business, Crescent Enterprises. He will also send a preliminary delegation led by his Deputy CEO, Tushar, and personally attend the event with a group of 10 to 12 investors.