CM Dr. Mohan Yadav: ‘Bharat Mart’ Will Be the Gateway to Global Trade

Dubai, July 15, 2025 – On the final day of his official visit to Dubai, Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav held a high-level meeting with senior executives of DP World and Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority (JAFZA) to discuss the “Bharat Mart” project — a visionary international trade center designed to connect India’s Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) directly with global markets.

Dr. Yadav hailed Bharat Mart as a “gateway to global trade,” emphasizing that it will allow Indian exporters, particularly in agriculture, food processing, and handicrafts, to reach customers in the Middle East, Africa, and Europe. Scheduled to become operational in 2026, Bharat Mart is expected to become a major driver in realizing India’s ‘Local to Global’ trade mission.

🇮🇳 “Bharat Mart” – A Symbol of Strong India-UAE Trade Ties

Bharat Mart, being developed by DP World inside JAFZA in Dubai, spans over 2.7 million sq. ft. and will house:

• Over 1,500 showrooms
• State-of-the-art warehouses
• High-tech office spaces

Its foundation stone was laid jointly by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Dubai’s Ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum in February 2024, marking a historic collaboration between India and the UAE.

This facility will act as a global export gateway for Indian MSMEs, especially for those in sectors like textiles, organic produce, processed foods, and traditional Indian crafts.

🚛 Seamless Logistics from Madhya Pradesh to Bharat Mart

In the meeting, special emphasis was placed on the proposed DP World Rail Terminal in Madhya Pradesh, particularly the Ujjain–Nagda route, to ensure seamless, cost-efficient cargo movement to Dubai.

Dr. Yadav stated, “We don’t see this as just trade — it’s a foundation for the economic future of Madhya Pradesh. Bharat Mart will integrate our businesses into global supply chains.”

🌍 DP World’s Strategic Role in India

DP World, one of the world’s top logistics operators, handles over 70 million TEU containers annually across 78 countries and 100+ ports and terminals. In India, the company:

• Operates ports in Mumbai, Mundra, Chennai, Cochin, and Visakhapatnam
• Runs cold chains, inland container depots (ICDs), and freight stations
• Offers end-to-end export-import logistics

🏗️ Interest in Developing Dry Ports in MP

DP World also expressed interest in developing:

• Dry Ports
• Multimodal Logistics Parks (MMLPs)
• Agri-logistics hubs
• Inland Container Depots (ICDs) in Madhya Pradesh

This aligns with the state’s new logistics and export policy, aimed at positioning MP as a hub for inland logistics through PPP (Public-Private Partnership) models.