Madhya Pradesh at the Heart of India’s Growth Story: Dr Mohan Yadav on Culture, Industry, and Investment Potential | ET World Leaders Forum 2025

At the ET World Leaders Forum 2025, Dr Mohan Yadav, Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, positioned the state as both India’s cultural core and a rising economic powerhouse. With annual growth rates of 15–16%, he outlined an ambitious vision to double progress over the next five years by balancing welfare initiatives with development priorities.Highlighting Madhya Pradesh’s unique geographical advantages, abundant natural wealth, and reputation as the “motherland of rivers,” Dr Yadav described how the state has become a magnet for both tourists and investors. From Ujjain’s surge as a premier tourist destination to policy reforms enabling ease of doing business, Madhya Pradesh is carving out a distinctive place in India’s growth narrative.Watch the video for more such fascinating insights on Madhya Pradesh, which is not just the “heart of India” geographically, but also its next frontier of opportunity.