Bhopal, July 15 (UNI) Describing the ‘Bharat Mart’ as a “gateway to global trade”, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav today said that this modern trade center will provide direct access for Indian products especially those in food processing, agriculture, and handicrafts to major markets in the Middle East, Africa, and Europe.
Set to become operational in 2026, the Bharat Mart is a multi-dimensional international trade center being developed in Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA), Dubai, spread over approximately 2.7 million square feet.
CM Yadav made these comments during a significant meeting with senior officials of DP World and JAFZA, on the third day of his ongoing visit to Dubai. Detailed discussions were held regarding the Bharat Mart project and its associated logistics possibilities.
The foundation stone for the project was jointly laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, in February 2024. The center is being developed by DP World and will include over 1500 showrooms, state-of-the-art warehouses, and office facilities.
During the meeting, the proposed DP World rail terminal in Madhya Pradesh and the Ujjain–Nagda route were discussed as crucial enablers for seamless supply to Bharat Mart. This logistics connectivity will ensure fast, cost-effective, and smooth transport of goods from India to Dubai, directly benefiting exporters from the state.
Chief Minister Yadav stated, “Our government considers this journey not just about trade, but as a foundation for the economic future of Madhya Pradesh. Through Bharat Mart, our state will become a strong link in the global supply chain.”
According to state government officials, DP World has expressed strong interest in developing Inland Container Depots (ICD), Multimodal Logistics Parks (MMLP), agri-logistics hubs, and dry ports in Madhya Pradesh.
This aligns with the state’s logistics and export policy and represents a significant step toward long-term infrastructure development through public-private partnership (PPP) models, said officials.
