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National 21 September 2026 · Event date: 20 September 2026
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Union Minister of Communications Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia inspects site identified for Telecom Manufacturing Zone in Gwalior along with Secretary, Department of Telecommunications and senior officials

Union Minister of Communications Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia inspects site identified for Telecom Manufacturing Zone in Gwalior along with Secretary, Department of Telecommunications and senior officials
Official visual from the source release · Source: Press Information Bureau

Union Minister of Communications Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia inspected the site for Asia's first Telecom Manufacturing Zone (TMZ) in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. The project involves an investment of approximately ₹5,500 crore, will span about 170 acres in its first phase, and is expected to create over 18,000 direct jobs by establishing 24-25 manufacturing units. The initiative is a collaborative effort between the Department of Telecommunications and the Government of Madhya Pradesh.

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Union Minister Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia inspected the proposed site for Asia's first Telecom Manufacturing Zone (TMZ) in Gwalior. The project aims to establish a complete industrial ecosystem with 24 to 25 manufacturing units, backed by an estimated investment of ₹5,500 crore.

Covering around 170 acres in its first phase, the TMZ is expected to generate over 18,000 direct employment opportunities. The initiative is supported by land, power, employment, and production incentives from the Madhya Pradesh government, alongside a proposed ₹500 crore Common Testing Lab package from the Department of Telecommunications.

Key Points

  • Asia's first Telecom Manufacturing Zone (TMZ) is being established in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh.
  • Union Minister of Communications Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia inspected the proposed site at SADA, Gwalior.
  • The TMZ project involves an investment of approximately ₹5,500 crore.
  • The project is expected to create over 18,000 direct employment opportunities.
  • Approximately 170 acres (90+ acres in SADA and 70+ acres in IT Park) have been identified for the first phase.
  • An MoU for the TMZ was signed in July 2026 by the Department of Telecommunications and the Government of Madhya Pradesh.
  • 24 companies have initiated the application process for setting up units in the TMZ.
  • The Department of Telecommunications has proposed a Common Testing Lab package of approximately ₹500 crore.

Exam Angle

Location of TMZ
Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
Total Investment
Approximately ₹5,500 crore
Expected Employment
Over 18,000 direct jobs
First Phase Land Area
Approximately 170 acres

A. Approximately ₹5,500 crore

Source: Press Information Bureau

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