A new chapter of history was written in Bhopal, the capital of Madhya Pradesh and the city of lakes, on Monday. It is a matter of great pride for us that the 8th Global Investors Summit (GIS-2025) commenced with the blessings of our esteemed Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi. These two days will establish new dimensions of progress and development for Madhya Pradesh. The theme for this year is "Infinite Possibilities," which reflects the unlimited potential for industry and investment in Madhya Pradesh. This congregation of investment visionaries is set to create a new history of development.
We are fortunate that the city of Raja Bhoj, with its glorious past, is ready to take a dream flight into the future. It is an immense pleasure that the most prominent leader of the world's largest democracy, our esteemed Prime Minister, has personally graced this summit, blessing Madhya Pradesh with a golden era of development. The summit has witnessed the participation of representatives from various countries, leading industrialists, investors, and friends from the Madhya Pradesh diaspora. On behalf of the 8.5 crore people of Madhya Pradesh, I extend a heartfelt welcome to all investors attending this summit.
Under the leadership of our visionary Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, India is reaching new heights of development and is on the path to becoming the world's third-largest economy. India's global stature and respect have increased manifold. The Prime Minister's vision is to make India the world's leading economic and strategic power by 2047. Aligning with this vision, Madhya Pradesh has charted its development blueprint, integrating both heritage and global aspirations.