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MP Cabinet OKs ₹590 Cr for Ujjain’s New Airstrip

Representative AI image BHOPAL: The Madhya Pradesh cabinet, under CM Mohan Yadav, has sanctioned Rs 590 crore for the acquisition of 437.5 acres to establish an airstrip in Ujjain, which will accommodate Airbus A320 aircraft in preparation for the Simhastha Kumbh Mela in 2028. Minister for MSME, Chaitanya Kashyap, stated that this initiative will proceed under the Centre’s RCS-UDAN scheme, with the state providing land to the Airports Authority of India for airstrip expansion. The cabinet has also approved several development projects across irrigation, education, forest conservation, and financial management, with a cumulative budget exceeding Rs 15,000 crore. Among the…

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Sixteen Illegal Structures Razed in Ujjain Area

UJJAIN: On Tuesday, authorities demolished sixteen illegal structures in Begambag, close to the Mahakal temple, in a coordinated effort involving the Ujjain Development Authority, municipal council, and police. “The plots were designated for residential purposes, but they were turned into commercial properties. The leases had expired and could not be renewed, prompting today’s actions,” stated UDA CEO Sandeep Kumar Soni. The operation followed the lifting of stay orders previously granted by lower courts, the High Court, and the Supreme Court. Building owners, who had received notices outlining the legal consequences, voluntarily vacated the sites. The conflict dates back to 1985,…

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Bhopal Gives Way to Ujjain in Realty Projects: RERA Report

RAIPUR: There is a notable shift in major real estate projects within Madhya Pradesh, with many transitioning from the capital city Bhopal to Ujjain, the hometown of Chief Minister Mohan Yadav. Over the past two years, the number of real estate projects in Ujjain has doubled, and by 2024-25, Ujjain registered more building projects than Bhopal. Between 2000 and 2021, Indore was the leading city in real estate project registrations, while Bhopal held second place. However, in an unexpected turn of events, Ujjain climbed to the second spot in 2024-25, relegating Bhopal to third. Indore retained the top position. This…

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Twelve Illegal Houses Razed in Ujjain’s Begambagh Area

Representative image UJJAIN: On Wednesday, the Ujjain Development Authority, supported by an administrative team and the municipal corporation, successfully demolished 12 illegal houses across three plots in the Begambagh area, near the Neelkanth Gate of Mahakal Temple. The properties, owned by the Ujjain Development Authority, were leased for residential use for a period of 30 years. CEO Sandeep Kumar Soni explained, “This action follows the dismissal of the stay by the honorable courts. Although these plots were allocated for residential purposes, they were being used commercially. Moreover, the lease has expired and could not be renewed, prompting this demolition.” The…

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Ujjain IT Park Expands with Phase II Development

INDORE: The IT Park in Ujjain, currently being developed, is set to expand into phase two, which will accommodate more technology firms and startups. Madhya Pradesh Industrial Development Corporation (MPIDC) has designated a developer for the second phase, covering approximately 1.5 acres. “The plan for the second phase of the IT Park has been approved, and a developer is on board to advance the project. Our goal is to foster an ecosystem and enhance infrastructure for the IT and startup sectors. There is significant demand from tech companies for well-equipped spaces. Phase one has received a positive response, and we…

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Omaxe to invest ₹1,200 crore in 450-acre Indore township

Representative image created by AI NEW DELHI: Omaxe, through its subsidiaries, plans to expand in Madhya Pradesh by acquiring a 450-acre land parcel along the Super Corridor in Indore. The company aims to develop an integrated township on this site with an estimated investment of ₹1,200 crore. The project will be executed in multiple phases and is anticipated to generate ₹2,500 crore in revenue over the next three years. Funding for the project will primarily come from internal accruals. The upcoming township will include a mix of residential plots and clusters, commercial and retail spaces, hospitality areas, as well as…