The Madhya Pradesh Industrial Development Corporation (MPIDC) has announced the development of a new multi-product industrial area spanning over 476 hectares in Dewas and Shajapur districts. The initiative is part of a broader strategy to attract large-scale industries, MSMEs, and ancillary units, creating a diversified industrial ecosystem in central India.
This upcoming industrial belt is expected to serve as a key node for investment across sectors like automobile, tyre manufacturing, food processing, and renewable energy — with significant spillover benefits for micro, small and medium enterprises.
Strategic location and land bank expansion drive momentum
The land earmarked for the project covers seven villages across Dewas and Shajapur, both strategically located near Madhya Pradesh’s existing industrial clusters. Officials confirmed that government-owned land has already been transferred to the industries department for this purpose.
According to Rajesh Rathod, Executive Director of MPIDC’s Ujjain region, a detailed project report (DPR) is currently under preparation. “We’ve secured clearance for a new industrial area in Dewas. The zone will target large anchor industries, which will, in turn, attract MSMEs and ancillary units,” he said.
He added that Dewas’ industrial reputation and infrastructure readiness make it a high-potential site for both domestic and out-of-state investors.
Investment, infrastructure, and MSME integration
The estimated cost of the project is around ₹500 crore, with funding expected from a mix of state investment, public-private partnerships, and industrial promotion incentives.
The MPIDC is also working to expand its land bank across Dhar, Maksi, Agar-Malwa, and Neemuch, ensuring that investor-ready plots are available for future industrial demand.
A separate 80-hectare industrial zone is also planned in Semli Kankad (Ujjain division), reinforcing the government’s commitment to decentralised, regionally distributed industrial development.
For MSMEs, these zones present an opportunity to plug into larger value chains — especially in sectors like automotive components, packaging, food supply, and green energy equipment manufacturing.
Focus on job creation and regional development
MPIDC’s multi-district approach is designed not only to attract investment but also to create new employment avenues, particularly in Tier-2 and Tier-3 areas of Madhya Pradesh.
The new belt in Dewas is expected to generate thousands of direct and indirect jobs, while also encouraging entrepreneurship and formalisation of small-scale businesses that support larger units.
Local stakeholders believe this initiative could replicate the success of Dewas’ earlier industrial development, helping it emerge as a regional manufacturing powerhouse.
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A vision aligned with state industrial policy
This expansion aligns with Madhya Pradesh’s broader industrial policy, which prioritises job-linked investment, export-oriented manufacturing, and ecosystem-wide development.
By offering clear land access, policy stability, and sector-specific targeting, MPIDC is positioning the state as a business-ready destination for both major corporations and emerging MSMEs.
With DPRs underway and land transfer completed, the industrial belt is expected to break ground within the next financial year.