Concluding the UK leg of his two-nation visit to seek investment proposals for Madhya Pradesh, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Wednesday said he was delighted to have secured significant investment offers in healthcare, industry, mining, the service sector, and agriculture.

During his visit to the Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG), Chief Minister Yadav emphasised that research and academic studies are truly meaningful when they benefit society. He noted that the state is also making strides in this direction under the new education policy.

“Empowering students to tackle future challenges is a fundamental requirement of today’s education system,” he remarked.

Earlier in the day, Chief Minister Yadav visited Warwick University in London and interacted with subject matter experts. He noted that the WMG campus, established by Baron Sushanta Kumar Bhattacharyya, houses over 30,000 students. The essence of research here lies in integrating innovation, benefiting both industries and society. “Through such efforts, we can progress while serving humanity,” he added.

CM Yadav underlined that Madhya Pradesh has immense potential for growth in the automotive sector. He announced plans to explore opportunities for youth from the state to gain expertise at WMG. He invited experts to train professionals in the state. Efforts will be made to affiliate universities and technical institutions in Madhya Pradesh with WMG to foster a collaborative exchange of ideas and practices.

Sharing insights from his interaction with students from India, the Chief Minister said that the diversity at Warwick University is a model worth replicating in Madhya Pradesh. “We aim to foster MoUs between universities here and those in Madhya Pradesh to implement similar models and set up research centres within industrial campuses for the greater benefit of all,” he said.

He underscored the importance of collaborative research between universities and industrial groups, stating that universities should partner with suitable organisations to establish self-sufficient research centres on their campuses.

The Chief Minister further discussed the implementation of global best practices in skill development and education in Madhya Pradesh, fostering exchange programmes for experts and students.

“I have come here as a flag-bearer of Sanatan culture. Universities and colleges are akin to Goddess Saraswati, and their benefits must reach humanity at large. While technology holds significance in this mechanised age, it must be guided by principles of righteousness. Sharing goodness globally ensures collective progress and welfare,” he said.

Upon his arrival at WMG, the Dean greeted the Chief Minister with a bouquet. In return, Yadav honoured Prof Robin Clark with a Chanderi stole as a token of respect for his outstanding contributions.

During his visit, Yadav also visited the Swaminarayan Temple in London and met members of the Swaminarayan and ISKCON communities.