Bhoomipujan of Telecom Manufacturing Zone in Gwalior, described as Asia's first, set for 29 October 2026; Centre to fund ₹493 crore
The Ministry of Communications said on 6 October 2026 that the Bhoomipujan of the Telecom Manufacturing Zone (TMZ) at Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh — described as Asia's first — will be held on 29 October 2026, with the Centre giving 100% funding of ₹493 crore for phase-1 infrastructure.
Summary
The Ministry of Communications said on 6 October 2026 that the Bhoomipujan of a Telecom Manufacturing Zone (TMZ) in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, described as Asia's first, will be held on 29 October 2026 with Union Home Minister Amit Shah attending. The TMZ at the Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Counter Magnet City (SADA) follows a July 2026 MoU between the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and the Madhya Pradesh Government, and has drawn investment proposals of over ₹5,500 crore with potential for more than 18,000 jobs. The Centre is giving 100% assistance of ₹493 crore for phase-1 infrastructure, the State has given about 170 acres free of cost, and the implementing SPV has 51% equity of the MP Government and 49% of DoT.
Key facts
- Project
- Telecom Manufacturing Zone (TMZ), described as Asia's first
- Location
- Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Counter Magnet City (SADA), Gwalior, MP
- Bhoomipujan
- 29 October 2026
- MoU
- DoT and MP Government, July 2026
- Central funding
- ₹493 crore (100%) for phase-1 infrastructure
- Land
- About 170 acres, free of cost from MP
- SPV equity
- MP Government 51%, DoT 49%
- Investment proposals
- Over ₹5,500 crore
- Jobs potential
- 18,000+
- Model
- Plug-and-play, similar to an SEZ
Practice MCQs 2 questions
The Telecom Manufacturing Zone described by the Ministry of Communications as Asia's first is coming up in which city?
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Correct answer: A — Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
What is the equity structure of the SPV formed to implement the Gwalior Telecom Manufacturing Zone?
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Correct answer: D — Madhya Pradesh Government 51%, Department of Telecommunications 49%