MP Shri Shankar Lalwani discussed with officials to double Indore's GDP by 2030

Indore. Indore, the economic capital of Madhya Pradesh, is now going to step towards new heights of development. An ambitious target has been set to double Indore's GDP in the coming five years. For this, on the initiative of MP Shankar Lalwani, a coordinated and well-planned strategy is being prepared by taking all the major departments, experts and stakeholders together. The meeting was chaired by MP Shankar Lalwani.

On this occasion, Collector Ashish Singh, Municipal Corporation Commissioner Shivam Verma, MPIDC Executive Director Himanshu Prajapati, Indore Development Authority Chief Executive Officer R.P. Ahirwar, senior officials of Railways, National Highway Authority, Electricity Department and other major departments were present. Famous economists Dr. Jayantilal Bhandari and Dr. Anil Bhandari were also present in the meeting.

MP Shankar Lalwani said that Indore's role will be decisive in realizing the dreams of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's developed India and Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav's progressive Madhya Pradesh. The social energy, business potential and modern ecosystem here will establish Indore as one of the leading industrial-economic centers of the country by 2030. MP Lalwani said that a campaign has been started to double the GDP of Indore. Under this, targets have been set, according to which the pharma industry and medical tourism will be encouraged. Indore is a major health center of Central India. In view of this, medical tourism will be given new heights by developing medical facilities and hospitals at the international level.

The MP told in the presentation that there is a plan to make Indore a manufacturing hub by promoting green energy and e-vehicles while promoting the automobile and electric vehicle sector. MP Lalwani said that the IT and startup sectors will also be encouraged. Strengthening the digital ecosystem, youth will be connected to innovation and research based education. Food processing and namkeen industry are the identity of Indore. Collector Ashish Singh said that "This campaign is very important for the city. Only mutual coordination and joint efforts of all departments can make it successful. A strategy will be prepared to make traditional businesses a global brand. Infrastructure and transportation will be promoted. Indore will be rapidly connected to national and international markets by further strengthening rail, road and air connectivity. In this way, Indore is ready to make a decisive contribution to the economic growth of not only Madhya Pradesh but the entire country in the coming five years. The way the blueprint has been shared, we will work together on it. Dr. Jayantilal Bhandari said in his address that Indore can become the first city in the country to double its GDP in 5 years with well-planned efforts. He suggested that work should be done rapidly towards export-oriented industries, high value-added sectors and foreign investment attraction. Effective implementation of the new education policy, research-based learning and training the youth as per the needs of the industry will make them the main partners in economic development. It was specially emphasized that big investment on skill development and digital training is necessary to double the GDP of Indore.

Unanimous in the meeting It was decided that the campaign will be run effectively towards making Indore the country's economic growth engine. A roadmap will be prepared to focus on priority sectors, new technology and education, transport and connectivity, industrial expansion and to attract global investors.