CM hard sells MP as supply hub for Bharat Mart project
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Describing Bharat Mart as a "gateway to global trade", Yadav said the centre would offer Indian exporters, especially in food processing, agriculture and handicrafts, direct access to markets in the Middle East, Africa and Europe.
Bharat Mart, set to become operational in 2026, is a multi-dimensional international trade centre being developed in JAFZA, Dubai, spread over approximately 2.7 million square feet.
The foundation stone for the project was jointly laid by PM Narendra Modi and the ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, in Feb 2024. The centre is being developed by DP World, and will include over 1,500 showrooms, state-of-the-art warehouses and office facilities.
During the meeting, the proposed DP World rail terminal in Madhya Pradesh and the Ujjain–Nagda route were discussed as crucial enablers for seamless supply to Bharat Mart.
This logistics connectivity will ensure fast, cost-effective and smooth transport of goods from India to Dubai, directly benefiting exporters from the state.
Yadav said: "Our govt considers this journey not just about trade, but as a foundation for the economic future of Madhya Pradesh. Through Bharat Mart, our state will become a strong link in the global supply chain."
DP World is a leading global logistics and supply chain solutions provider based in Dubai, operating more than 100 terminals and ports across over 78 countries.
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With an annual handling capacity of 70 million TEU containers, it ranks among the world's largest port operators.
In India, DP World operates six terminals across major ports such as Mumbai, Mundra, Cochin, Chennai, and Visakhapatnam. It also manages cold chain logistics, container freight stations, and export-import services. DP World has expressed strong interest in developing inland container depots, multimodal logistics parks, agri-logistics hubs, and dry ports in Madhya Pradesh.
"This aligns with the state's logistics and export policy and represents a significant step toward long-term infrastructure development through public-private partnership models," a govt spokesperson said in Bhopal.
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