CM Mohan Yadav Inaugurates ₹47 Crore J.K. Lifecare Pharmaceutical Unit at Vikram Udyogpuri

What Was Inaugurated

On 20 September 2026, a new industrial unit of J.K. Lifecare Centre Pvt. Ltd was inaugurated at Vikram Udyogpuri in Ujjain. The 15,881-square-metre facility in DMIC VUL will serve as a hub for API manufacturing and pharmaceutical intermediates production, meeting global quality standards. The unit will produce Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), pharmaceutical intermediates and fine chemicals.

Who Inaugurated and the Decision

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav and Uttarakhand Governor Gurmit Singh inaugurated the facility. Dr. Mohan Yadav has been Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh since 13 December 2023, and represents Ujjain South constituency, making the site a priority within his home district.

The Numbers and Employment Impact

The unit represents a ₹47 crore investment and is expected to provide employment to over 300 people. J.K. Lifecare Centre Pvt. Ltd. has an authorized capital of ₹11.30 crore and paid-up capital of ₹5.66 crore. The company was established on 10 September 2019 in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh.

Strategic Context: Vikram Udyogpuri Industrial Township

Vikram Udyogpuri is a Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) industrial township at Narwar village near Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, developed by the state-government SPV DMIC Vikram Udyogpuri Limited (DMICVUL). Developed over 1,100 acres in Ujjain, it is a key DMIC project driving the Pithampur-Dhar-Mhow Investment Region. AMUL is the anchor investor, with 12 operational units and 16+ under construction; key sectors include pharma, plastics, and food.

Madhya Pradesh has over 300 pharma units currently active, with the pharma sector accounting for approximately 20 per cent of the state's total exports.

What This Changes for the Site

The J.K. Lifecare unit represents continued sectoral diversification at Vikram Udyogpuri, adding to the township's pharmaceutical manufacturing capacity. The original notified area is almost fully allotted, and a second phase of over 400 hectares is now being added, indicating the J.K. Lifecare facility is among the later Phase 1 allotments before expansion.

What Is Next

The facility is now operational as of 20 September 2026. J.K. Lifecare will leverage Madhya Pradesh's central location in India and the advanced connectivity provided by the DMIC corridor, positioning itself as a Contract Manufacturing Organization (CMO) for businesses seeking APIs and pharmaceutical intermediates. No subsequent phase-wise expansion details for this specific unit have been disclosed as of the inauguration date.