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Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
MP gets over Rs 30k crore investment proposals at RISE conclave in Ratlam
Indore: The Madhya Pradesh govt has received investment proposals worth Rs30,402 crore at Ratlam RISE Conclave, which would help generate 35,520 jobs, chief minister Mohan Yadav said on Friday. Yadav was speaking at the 8th Regional Industry, Skill and Employment (RISE) Conclave at Nehru Stadium in Ratlam. He said Madhya Pradesh, along with the rest of the country, is undergoing transformation. Innovations are occurring across all development sectors, creating a favourable investment climate. "Ratlam, once known for apples, sarees, and gold, will now be recognised for skills, scale, and startups," Yadav said, adding that Ratlam has a proud history and its central location in the country makes it special. "Air cargo services will soon be available for goods transportation and discussions with Maharashtra govt are underway to facilitate port services for Madhya Pradesh traders," he said. The govt is making every effort to provide employment to youth, the CM said announcing plans to attract investment from wherever possible and to conduct a roadshow in Surat on June 29 to encourage investors. The chief minister announced that a satellite township would soon come up in Ratlam to accommodate devotees attending Simhastha 2028 in Ujjain, facilitating their stay and gradual movement into the month-long religious congregation. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Se você sofre com dores no joelho, leia isso antes que seja apagado Receita Anti-Dores Undo Besides, a textile park sponsored by the Centre will soon come up in Dhar district. Yadav announced plans to promote green energy for environmental protection, with existing MSME units investing separately in renewable plants receiving industrial development grant assistance. During the conclave, an MoU was exchanged between the MSME department and Walmart, enhancing market connectivity for small entrepreneurs. Yadav released publications including, 'Successful Entrepreneur-Prosperous State' booklet by the MSME department, 'ITI and Industry Connect'magazine by the skill development department, and 'Youth Sangam' brochure. He performed bhoomi pujan and launched 47 industrial units valued at over Rs1,670 crore with a single click. These projects are expected to create more than 3,780 new jobs, reinforcing the govt's focus on employment-led development. The event also featured virtual inauguration of new industrial areas in Rewa, Sagar, Alirajpur, and Pithampur. The event, themed 'Successful Entrepreneurs, Prosperous Industries, Inclusive Growth', attracted over 3,500 industrialists and investors from across India. More than 5000 participants registered on the Invest MP portal.
Time of India
25-06-2025
- Time of India
Railway stations in Ujjain likely to get upgrade for Simhastha
Ujjain: Railway stations at Chintaman and Panwasa are likely to be upgraded into full-fledged stations for convenience of devotees visiting Ujjain during Simhastha. The in-principle approval to this district administration proposal was given by Railway Board Chairman Satish Kumar on Wednesday during a review meeting in Ujjain to assess railways' preparation for Simhastha 2028. Approval was also given for upgrade of Naikhedi, Mohanpura, Pingleshwar, and Vikramnagar stations. During the meeting, discussions were also held on using AI technology for crowd management to ensure balanced crowd at all stations, diverting crowd to other stations if needed, and create holding areas on all routes. The meeting focused on jointly designing routes connecting railway stations and fair area, including holding areas, parking, and other necessary infrastructure. To make Simhastha experience memorable for devotees, establishment of facility centres by the railways in fair area was discussed, which would provide easy access to railway and fair-related information and ticketing facilities. Collector Roshan Kumar Singh said that the district administration had identified 6,000 hectares for parking plans for 2.5 crore devotees, designated land for holding areas in the Simhastha region, planned separate routes for pedestrians and vehicles, laid out road networks to divert crowd, and constructed roads along the riverbank.
Time of India
09-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Top leaders converge at the 2025 Spiritual & Wellness Summit as MP charts its path to global wellness leadership
Advertorial Ujjain hosted the Spiritual & Wellness Summit, showcasing Madhya Pradesh's ambition to become a global hub for holistic health and spiritual tourism. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav emphasized the state's commitment to wellness, infrastructure development, and leveraging traditional knowledge. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads (This article is generated and published by ET Spotlight team. You can get in touch with them on etspotlight@ Ujjain hosted the Spiritual & Wellness Summit on June 5, signalling Madhya Pradesh's ambition to become a global hub for holistic health and spiritual tourism. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav emphasised the state's commitment to wellness, infrastructure, and leveraging traditional historic city of Ujjain emerged as the heart of a transformative dialogue on June 5 as it hosted the Spiritual & Wellness Summit, drawing spiritual leaders, wellness experts, policymakers, and entrepreneurs from across the country. The event marked a significant milestone in Madhya Pradesh's ambitious push to establish itself as a global centre for holistic health, spiritual tourism, and sustainable Chief Minister Mohan Yadav inaugurated the summit and was felicitated by spiritual leader Chidanand Saraswati. In his keynote address, Yadav described Madhya Pradesh as a 'land of immense possibility' and reiterated the state's commitment to supporting real, on-ground impact in wellness, spirituality, and infrastructure. He highlighted major policy initiatives, such as offering subsidised land for medical institutions and encouraging private partnerships to foster a thriving wellness in the day, senior officials set the tone for the summit. Principal Secretary Raghwendra Kumar Singh underscored Ujjain's deep spiritual legacy and natural geography, over one-third of the state is covered in forests, as vital assets for wellness Shekhar Shukla, Principal Secretary and MD of MP Tourism Board, outlined Madhya Pradesh's roadmap to becoming a top-tier destination for health and spiritual travel, citing its unmatched heritage sites, forested terrain, and sustainable tourism of the highlights of the summit was the panel discussion on 'Ideating the Partnership Model', which brought together government officials, Ayurveda experts, and private wellness explored how public-private synergies could unlock the state's potential in traditional medicine, yoga tourism, and holistic infrastructure. Roshan Kumar Singh, Collector of Ujjain, spoke about aligning Simhastha 2028 with global wellness goals, envisioning the next Kumbh as a spiritual event that would yield economic and health key session on 'Building Wellness Ecosystem & Workforce' focused on skill development and capacity building, with contributions from experts across academia, fitness, and alternative medicine on World Environment Day and Ganga Dussehra, the summit celebrated Ujjain not just as a spiritual city, but as a modern wellness capital. In line with the state's vision, Madhya Pradesh is now being positioned as the 'cleanest, greenest, and safest' state, poised to champion a new era of conscious and holistic living in India and beyond.
Time of India
06-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Ujjain set to become centre for peace, spirituality: CM
Ujjain: Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Friday said that Ujjain is set to become a significant centre for mental peace, spirituality and wellness care, with major infrastructure work currently ongoing in preparation for Simhastha 2028. "The Wellness Summit in Ujjain attracted investment proposals worth crores. Ujjain aims to become a centre for mental peace, spirituality and wellness care for the country and abroad. Infrastructure improvements, including a new four-lane road and railway station upgrades, are underway to facilitate the 2028 Simhastha. The Kanha Close Duct Project and Sewarkhedi-Silarkhedi Project aim to keep the Shipra River clean and flowing for the holy bath during Simhastha," said Yadav while addressing the Bawdi festival as part of the Jal Ganga Conservation campaign. The campaign targets water conservation and the improvement of groundwater levels. He also planted a Sindoor tree under the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign at the Chintaman Ganesh Temple. The chief minister conducted the bhoomi pujan for various construction projects worth Rs 94 crore at Navakheda village in Ujjain on Friday. Yadav said, "The govt is constructing new roads to connect villages and facilitate transportation. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Esta nueva alarma con cámara es casi regalada en Villa Nueva De Guaymallén (ver precio) Verisure Undo Indore, Ujjain, Dewas, Dhar and Shajapur will be developed into a metropolitan city." During the occasion, the chief minister laid foundations for several roads under the Public Works Department, costing Rs 44.40 crore. Additionally, bhoomi pujan was performed for the joint tehsil offices of Makdon, Ujjain city and Khachrod, to be constructed at a cost of Rs 43.88 crore under the revenue department, along with the joint sub-divisional officer office, Ujjain rural and the Government College Badnagar to be constructed under the higher education department. Yadav mentioned that in the future, the amount provided to beneficiaries under the Ladli Behna Yojana will be increased to Rs 3,000 per month, and the number of medical colleges in the state will rise from 30 to 50. Earlier in the day, the chief minister attended a felicitation program by the Lokmanya Tilak Education Committee, honouring students and athletes. During his visit to Ujjain, he also inaugurated the Self-Study Zone, Disha Learning Center, park and open gym at the police line. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Eid wishes , messages , and quotes !
Time of India
06-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Spiritual & Wellness Summit 2025: Spiritual leaders, wellness experts, policymakers come together as Madhya Pradesh bets big on Ayurveda, Yoga & sustainable tourism
Spiritual & Wellness Summit 2025 The historic city of Ujjain emerged as the heart of a transformative dialogue on June 5 as it hosted the Spiritual & Wellness Summit, drawing spiritual leaders, wellness experts, policymakers, and entrepreneurs from across the country. The event marked a significant milestone in Madhya Pradesh's ambitious push to establish itself as a global centre for holistic health, spiritual tourism and sustainable living. MP chief minister Mohan Yadav inaugurated the summit and was felicitated by spiritual leader Chidanand Saraswati. In his keynote address, Yadav described Madhya Pradesh as a 'land of immense possibility' and reiterated the state's commitment to supporting real, on-ground impact in wellness, spirituality, and infrastructure. He highlighted major policy initiatives, such as offering subsidised land for medical institutions and encouraging private partnerships to foster a thriving wellness ecosystem. Drawing on India's ancient wisdom, the CM referenced Jagadish Chandra Bose to illustrate how traditional knowledge remains foundational to modern wellness. Earlier in the day, senior officials set the tone for the summit. Principal Secretary Raghwendra Kumar Singh underscored Ujjain's deep spiritual legacy and natural geography, over one-third of the state is covered in forests, as vital assets for wellness tourism. Sheo Shekhar Shukla, principal secretary and MD of MP Tourism Board, outlined Madhya Pradesh's roadmap to becoming a top-tier destination for health and spiritual travel, citing its unmatched heritage sites, forested terrain, and sustainable tourism efforts. One of the highlights of the summit was the panel discussion on 'Ideating the Partnership Model', which brought together government officials, Ayurveda experts, and private wellness entrepreneurs. Speakers explored how public-private synergies could unlock the state's potential in traditional medicine, yoga tourism, and holistic infrastructure. Roshan Kumar Singh, collector of Ujjain, spoke on aligning Simhastha 2028 with global wellness goals, envisioning the next Kumbh as a spiritual event with economic and health dividends. Another key session on 'Building Wellness Ecosystem & Workforce' focused on skill development and capacity building, with contributions from experts across academia, fitness, and alternative medicine sectors. Held on World Environment Day and Ganga Dussehra, the summit celebrated Ujjain not just as a spiritual city, but as a modern wellness capital. As per the state's vision, Madhya Pradesh is now being positioned as the 'cleanest, greenest, and safest' state, ready to champion a new era of conscious and holistic living in India and beyond. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Eid wishes , messages , and quotes !
