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Indo-French Investment Dialogue Strengthens Opportunities in Madhya Pradesh

The Indo-French Chamber of Commerce & Industry hosted a new edition of Indo-French Investment Conference in Bhopal, strengthening regional economic partnerships and advancing collaboration between French companies and the state of Madhya Pradesh.

Hon'ble Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Dr. Mohan Yadav welcomed the
delegation for a Roundtable Meeting at his residence and emphasised that India
and France share a strong and trusted strategic partnership, which can be further
strengthened through deeper collaboration in sectors such as defence, technology,
innovation, and skill development. He highlighted Madhya Pradesh's immense
potential for global investors, supported by its central location, strong connectivity,
industrial peace, skilled workforce, and transparent, industry-friendly governance.
He further reiterated the State Government's commitment to creating a conducive
environment for sustainable industrial growth and long-term partnerships.

Organised in association with MP Industrial Development Corporation (MPIDC) and
supported by the Embassy of France in India, the Conference witnessed the
presentation of seven Expressions of Interest (Eols) and two Memorandums of
Understanding (MoU) between leading French companies and the Government of
Madhya Pradesh across key sectors. The presenting companies and focus areas
included:

• POMA Ropeways: development and operation of ropeway and cable mobility
  systems for urban transport, tourism, and pilgrimage connectivity
   

• AIVancity and Medicaps university: establishment of a higher-education
  institution focused on technology, innovation, and applied sciences
   

• Dassault Systémes: deployment of virtual twin technologies across industrial
  development, urban planning, water management, and skill development
   

• Soufflet: development of a contract-farming ecosystem for malting-grade barley,
  including farmer capacity building and storage infrastructure
   

• SYSTRA: collaboration opportunities in transport infrastructure, mobility planning,
  and engineering initiatives
   

• ENGIE: exploration of renewable energy, energy storage, green industrial energy
  solutions, and green hydrogen initiatives
   

• Tesca Textiles: proposed manufacturing facility for advanced textiles and
  automotive seat components in Madhya Pradesh
   

• Sanofi: signed an MoU with the National Health Mission, Madhya Pradesh for
  capacity building and strengthening the public health system in the areas of
  diabetes and rare diseases, including knowledge-sharing, training, and healthcare
  support initiatives.
   

• An MoU was also signed between IFCCI and MPIDC to strengthen institutional
  collaboration and facilitate greater Indo-French business engagement in the state.

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