Indore Strengthens Export Hub Status Under Centre's DEH Initiative
Indore is set to strengthen its export capabilities across pharmaceutical products, onion, soyabean, and other agricultural and industrial sectors as authorities move to position the district as a larger export hub under the Central government's Districts as Export Hubs (DEH) initiative. Officials have confirmed that infrastructure support, procedural facilitation, and policy assistance will be extended to accelerate exports and attract investments.
The roadmap for this initiative was discussed during a joint meeting of the District Export Promotion Committee (DEPC), the District Small Industries Promotion Board, and the Investment Promotion Centre held on Monday. The meeting focused on expanding export activity, boosting investments, and creating stronger market access for local products in both domestic and international markets.
The meeting was organized by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) under the DEH initiative, in collaboration with the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) and the Madhya Pradesh Industrial Development Corporation (MPIDC). Indore is among five districts in Madhya Pradesh—along with Bhopal, Gwalior, Ujjain, and Narmadapuram—selected in the first phase of the national campaign. The programme is set to be rolled out across 120 priority districts nationwide from June 2026.
Collector Shivam Verma stated that Indore, being one of the state's leading industrial and commercial centres, has products capable of meeting international quality requirements and has the potential to emerge as a major export hub. 'Pharmaceutical products, onion, soyabean, and several agricultural and industrial products have significant export potential. Required infrastructure, procedural support, and policy-level assistance will be provided to boost exports in these sectors,' Verma said.
Officials noted that efforts are underway to simplify export-related procedures and ensure faster resolution of issues faced by industries and investors. Discussions were also held on promoting exports from agriculture-based industries, pharmaceuticals, and MSME sectors. The meeting also reviewed incentives under the Madhya Pradesh Export Promotion Scheme 2025 and additional financial support mechanisms aimed at improving the competitiveness of exporters.
Key attendees included Special Economic Zone Commissioner Abhishek Sharma, MPIDC Executive Director Himanshu Prajapati, along with industrial representatives, exporters, and investors.
