- Chief Minister Dr. Yadav felicitated the outstanding soya companies and their representatives who participated in the two-day 9th International Soya Conclave held in Indore.
Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav stated that the Madhya Pradesh government is continuously working to accelerate development in all key sectors, including agriculture, industry, food processing, MSMEs, mining, health, and education. Dialogues and programs are being held regularly with investors to encourage investment and expand industries in the state. Madhya Pradesh is recognized as the country’s food basket. The state also plays a significant role in soybean production. Malwa is the soybean capital. Madhya Pradesh produces 45% of the country’s total soybean production. The gathering of national and international experts, entrepreneurs, and farmers in the soybean sector in Indore is a matter of pride for the state. Chief Minister Dr. Yadav was addressing the two-day 9th International Soy Conclave held at the Brilliant Convention Center in Indore on Friday. Chief Minister Dr. Yadav honored approximately 15 industrialists and their representatives from companies with outstanding work in various sectors, including soybean manufacturing, export, processing, consumer sales, and refined oil marketing, by presenting awards. SOPA Chairman Mr. Goenka honoured Chief Minister Dr. Yadav by presenting him a shawl and a coconut.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, India is progressing rapidly in all sectors. Continuous efforts are being made for the welfare of the poor, women, youth, and farmers, furthering Prime Minister Shri Modi’s commitment to good governance and public welfare. Under Prime Minister Shri Modi’s leadership, the country has achieved new heights of development. The state government is celebrating the Farmer Welfare Year. Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that Madhya Pradesh is an important state in terms of soybean production and agriculture-based industries. Honoring entrepreneurs and institutions working in the soybean sector is a recognition of their outstanding contributions. Despite challenges such as adverse weather conditions and the impact of El Niño, the state’s farmers have achieved remarkable success in soybean production. The state has the potential to transform challenges into opportunities. The state government is committed to increasing farmers’ income, improving agricultural productivity, and promoting agriculture-based industries.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav stated that the state has a favorable environment for industrial development. Affordable electricity, availability of land and water, along with other essential amenities, are attracting investors. The state government has organized regional industry conclaves, taking into account the characteristics and potential of various regions of the state. These events have provided a new direction to local resources, industrial potential, and employment generation. Investment proposals worth approximately ₹30 lakh crore were received at the Global Investors Summit 2025, of which more than 30 percent have been implemented. Chief Minister Dr. Yadav stated that efforts are ongoing to convert investments into real projects in the state.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that to further accelerate industrial development in the state, a new industrial corridor is being created, combining the Jabalpur, Bhopal, and Indore regions. The government is striving to better utilize available resources in all regions of the state and create more local employment opportunities. The expansion of food processing industries will not only ensure farmers receive better prices for their products, but will also promote value addition, storage, processing, and marketing of agricultural produce.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan is being launched to mark the completion of 25 years of good governance under Prime Minister Shri Modi. He added that Prime Minister Shri Modi has presented an effective model of development in Gujarat. Madhya Pradesh is also establishing new development paradigms based on its potential and resources. The state government is making coordinated efforts in all sectors to provide employment to youth, increase industrial investment, and ensure the state’s prosperity. The soybean and edible oil industries can play an important role in this direction.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that soybean is not just an agricultural crop, but also a vital sector linked to farmers’ income, the edible oil industry, and a protein-based nutrition system. By focusing on modern technology, improved processing, quality, product diversification, and market expansion in the soybean industry, India can move forward towards becoming self-sufficient in the edible oil sector. International events like these strengthen dialogue and collaboration between agricultural scientists, farmers, policymakers, and industry.
At the start of the program, SOPA Chairman Mr. Naresh Goenka delivered a welcome address. Describing Madhya Pradesh as a major center for soybean production, he said that the state government is taking important decisions in the interest of farmers. The initiative to provide farmers with the difference in the price of their produce through the Bhavantar Yojana is important for them. He stated that the Madhya Pradesh government is playing a vital role in the development of industries and advancing the interests of farmers. With the government’s guidance and support for the development of the soybean industry, new opportunities will be created in the future.
Organized by the Soybean Processors Association of India (SOPA), the two-day international conclave focused on the theme “Atmanirbhar Bharat – Powering the Oil and Protein Vision.” More than 500 delegates from India and abroad, including policymakers, agricultural scientists, industry representatives, and progressive farmers, attended the event. The conclave aimed to chart the future course of the Indian edible oil and soybean sector, promote domestic production, and strengthen India’s position in the global market.
Water Resources Minister Shri Tulsiram Silawat, Mayor Shri Pushyamitra Bhargava, Shri Sumit Mishra, Deputy Chairman Shri Girish Matlani, Shri Davish Jain, Shri Krishnaveer, Shri Vijay Pal and many representatives from the soybean industry, agriculture and business world were present.