Bhopal, Nov 14 — The Madhya Pradesh government has notified 21 new industrial areas spread across 18 districts, covering a total of 412 hectares, to facilitate investment and provide opportunities for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), the state MSME Department said on Saturday.
The newly-notified industrial areas include two locations in Bhopal district — Raatibad, earmarked for an Aara Machine (saw mill) cluster, and Agariya Chhapar.
According to a statement issued by the department, the notification has been issued under the Madhya Pradesh MSME Industrial Land and Building Allotment and Management Rules, 2025.
The other locations include Bada Gaon in Panna, Ichhawar in Sehore, Kalukhedi in Dewas, Satapayeri in Burhanpur, Baditola in Sidhi, Rayan and Sardarpur in Dhar, Samanapur Jagir in Raisen, Badarwas in Shivpuri, Dabariya in Khargone, Niwari Bhata and Badedi Jungle in Niwari, Sagarana in Neemuch, Tikaria in Katni, Mohiniya in Jabalpur, Ghatwa in Barwani, Panpur in Mandsaur, Dhamchi in Chhatarpur and Urdan Gud cluster in Betul.
The department said the initiative was aimed at expanding industrial infrastructure and making developed land available to entrepreneurs for setting up new units and expanding existing businesses.
"The initiative to notify 21 new industrial areas across 412 hectares in 18 districts is an important step towards expanding industrial infrastructure and promoting micro, small and medium enterprises in the state," the department said in its statement.
It said the new industrial areas would encourage local resources and entrepreneurship while creating opportunities for employment and self-employment.
The department also said the expansion would help improve the investment environment and support the establishment and growth of MSME units.
"The development of these industrial areas will provide entrepreneurs with better opportunities to establish and expand their businesses," the statement said.
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has been prioritising industrial development, investment and employment generation, the department added. The initiative is expected to provide additional industrial space to small and new entrepreneurs across different regions of Madhya Pradesh.