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Madhya Pradesh Lays Foundation for Satgarhi Smart Industrial Park Named for Syama Prasad Mookerjee

Officials say the project aims to drive jobs and events in Bhopal while the state pledges to remove Union Carbide waste

Overview

  • Chief Minister Mohan Yadav performed the foundation‑stone ceremony on Monday for a 173‑acre Satgarhi Smart Industrial Park and announced it will be named after Syama Prasad Mookerjee.
  • The park will follow a 'Work‑Live‑Grow' model targeting high‑value manufacturing, garments, toys, IT, AI and logistics and is projected to create more than 15,000 direct and indirect jobs.
  • A 25‑acre convention and exhibition centre with capacity for about 10,000 people is a central feature designed to position Bhopal as a regional MICE and investment hub.
  • Planned infrastructure includes SCADA‑based water management, water and sewage treatment, automated air‑quality monitoring, EV charging and a dedicated utility corridor to support smart, sustainable operations.
  • The launch was presented as part of broader investment momentum from the 2025 Global Investors Summit, and officials also pledged to remove Union Carbide waste and build a memorial and hospital at the 1984 gas‑tragedy site.