Industrial Expansion
58 Industries Including PepsiCo, Amul Secure Land in Vikram Udyogpuri; ₹5,000 Crore Investment Proposed
The Madhya Pradesh Industrial Development Corporation (MPIDC) has acquired over 400 hectares of private land to expand the Vikram Udyogpuri industrial area in Ujjain with the second phase of development. Since its inception, Vikram Udyogpuri has seen significant industrial growth, with 58 industries having acquired land. Over 15 of these have already entered the trial and production phases. These industries have collectively proposed investments exceeding ₹5,000 crore.
| Industries with secured land | 58 |
|---|---|
| Industries in trial/production phase | Over 15 |
| Proposed investments | ₹5,000+ crore |
| Land acquired for Phase 2 | 400+ hectares |
| Current Phase 1 area | 458 hectares |
| Pending investment proposals received | Nearly 200 |
| Land sought by new proposals | 121 hectares |
| CEPT capacity | 5.2 MLD |
| CEPT installation cost | ₹24+ crore |
| Expected effluent generation | 3–4 MLD |
What Happened
The Madhya Pradesh Industrial Development Corporation (MPIDC) acquired over 400 hectares of private land to develop the second phase of Vikram Udyogpuri industrial area in Ujjain. This initiative is expected to attract new investments in the region. At present, Vikram Udyogpuri spans 458 hectares and is nearly at full capacity. The process of taking possession of the new land has already begun, and a detailed project report will be prepared to initiate the development.
Why the Expansion
Vikram Udyogpuri industrial area is one of the key projects of Madhya Pradesh govt and will be prominently exhibited to investors in the Investors' Summit 2025 happening in Bhopal in February. "We are developing Phase 2 of Vikram Udyogpuri. The existing area is almost fully occupied and we are receiving numerous investment proposals from various industries. Given the interest from investors in this region, we have decided to move forward with Phase 2," said MPIDC Ujjain executive director Rajesh Rathod.
Current Operations and Investment
Since its inception, Vikram Udyogpuri has seen significant industrial growth, with 58 industries having acquired land. Over 15 of these have already entered the trial and production phases. These industries have collectively proposed investments exceeding ₹5,000 crore. Notable companies that have secured land include PepsiCo India, Amul, Ashirvad Pipes, Symbiotic Life, Karnataka Antibiotics, Yashoda Linen, and Srinivas Pharma.
Pending Proposals and Demand
MPIDC has received around 200 investment proposals, requesting approximately 121 hectares of space in the area. This unmet demand demonstrates sustained industrial interest in the region and validates the need for Phase 2 expansion.
Environmental Infrastructure
A major addition has been the installation of a 5.2 MLD common effluent treatment plant (CEPT) at a cost of over ₹24 crore, designed to improve the area's industrial ecosystem. The projected generation of effluents from industries in this industrial zone is approximately 3–4 MLD. This infrastructure supports the region's commitment to sustainable industrial operations.
What Comes Next
The process of acquiring the new land has already commenced, and a detailed project report is being prepared to kick-start the second phase of development. The industrial area, one of the Madhya Pradesh government's key projects, will be prominently featured to investors at the Investors' Summit 2025 in Bhopal in February. The announcement positions Vikram Udyogpuri as a central investment draw for the state's flagship industrial corridor initiative.
Development phases
Frequently asked questions
Why is MPIDC developing a second phase of Vikram Udyogpuri?
The existing Phase 1 area spans 458 hectares and is nearly at full capacity, and MPIDC is receiving numerous investment proposals from various industries.
Which companies have already secured land in Vikram Udyogpuri?
Notable companies that have secured land include PepsiCo India, Amul, Ashirvad Pipes, Symbiotic Life, Karnataka Antibiotics, Yashoda Linen, and Srinivas Pharma.
How much land has been acquired for Phase 2?
MPIDC has acquired over 400 hectares of private land to expand the Vikram Udyogpuri industrial area in Ujjain with the second phase of development.
What environmental infrastructure has been installed?
A 5.2 MLD common effluent treatment plant (CEPT) has been installed at a cost of over ₹24 crore, designed to improve the area's industrial ecosystem. The projected generation of effluents from industries in this industrial zone is approximately 3–4 MLD.
What happens to the pending investment proposals?
MPIDC has received around 200 investment proposals, requesting approximately 121 hectares of space in the area. Phase 2's expanded capacity is intended to accommodate these pending proposals.
When will Phase 2 be announced formally to investors?
The industrial area will be prominently featured to investors at the Investors' Summit 2025 in Bhopal in February.
Sources
- MPIDC Acquires 400 Hectares for Development of Vikram Udyogpuri Phase 2
- MPIDC acquires over 400 ha to develop Vikram Udyogpuri Phase 2
- Madhya Pradesh: MPIDC develops second phase of Vikram Udyogpuri industrial area to attract investment
- MP Expands Vikram Udyogpuri for Investments
- MPIDC acquires 400 hectare of land to develop Vikram Udyogpuri phase II
- Integrated Industrial Township Vikram Udyogpuri