Welcome to the Madhya Pradesh Current Affairs edition for 13 July 2026, prepared for MPPSC Prelims and Mains aspirants. Today’s roundup covers the MP Tech Growth Conclave 3.0 in Bhopal and the new IT Parks announced for Indore and Bhopal, the launch of the Jan Seva Prahari road safety Abhiyan for the golden hour, the Chief Minister’s plan to pitch textile and footwear investments at Bharat Tex 2026, the rollout of electric buses from Indore under the Mukhyamantri Sugam Parivahan Seva, and the opening of a Kendriya Vidyalaya campus in Nagda. Each item carries background, Madhya Pradesh relevance and a Prelims fact table.
1. CM Addresses MP Tech Growth Conclave 3.0, Announces IT Parks
Why in News: On 13 July 2026, Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav addressed the MP Tech Growth Conclave 3.0 on GCC, Data Centre and Semiconductor in Bhopal and said Madhya Pradesh is emerging as a key destination for technology investment.
Background: The Chief Minister said that more than 12,000 crore rupees had flowed into the state’s technology sector since the Global Investors Summit 2025 held at Bhopal. At the conclave he inaugurated 20 industrial units and witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between Google Play India and the Madhya Pradesh State Electronics Development Corporation (MPSEDC). He announced the development of a three lakh square feet IT Park in Indore’s IT Corridor and a four lakh square feet IT Park in Bhopal, and said the state would set up a Semiconductor Centre of Excellence. A Global Capability Centre, or GCC, is an offshore unit that a company sets up to handle technology, research and business functions, and states are competing to attract them for high-value jobs. Indore and Bhopal anchor the state’s information technology push. This connects to Madhya Pradesh industrial policy, employment and the electronics and semiconductor value chain.
Madhya Pradesh Relevance: Prelims MP Tech Growth Conclave 3.0, GCC, MPSEDC, Google Play MoU, Semiconductor Centre of Excellence. Mains GS3 economy, industrial growth and technology; GS2 governance and investment policy.
| Prelims Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Event | MP Tech Growth Conclave 3.0, Bhopal |
| Theme | GCC, Data Centre and Semiconductor |
| Tech investment since GIS 2025 | More than 12,000 crore rupees |
| Units inaugurated | 20 industrial units |
| IT Parks | Three lakh sq ft Indore, four lakh sq ft Bhopal |
| Key MoU | Google Play India with MPSEDC |
2. State Launches Jan Seva Prahari Abhiyan for Road Safety
Why in News: On 11 July 2026, Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav launched the Jan Seva Prahari Abhiyan, a community-based road safety initiative aimed at giving immediate first aid to road accident victims during the golden hour.
Background: The golden hour is the first 60 minutes after a serious road accident, considered the most critical window for saving a life. Under the Jan Seva Prahari Abhiyan, shopkeepers, dhaba operators and petrol pump staff near accident-prone stretches are being trained in first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and emergency response so that help reaches a victim before an ambulance arrives. At the launch the government said 1,549 volunteers had registered and 155 had already been certified as Jan Seva Praharis. The move complements the state’s Rahveer Yojana, which gives a reward to citizens who help accident victims. This connects to Madhya Pradesh disaster response, road safety and the concept of the golden hour under emergency medicine.
Madhya Pradesh Relevance: Prelims Jan Seva Prahari Abhiyan, golden hour, Rahveer Yojana, CPR. Mains GS2 governance and public health delivery; GS3 disaster management and road safety.
| Prelims Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Initiative | Jan Seva Prahari Abhiyan |
| Focus | Golden hour first aid at accident sites |
| Golden hour | First 60 minutes after an accident |
| Volunteers registered | 1,549 |
| Volunteers certified | 155 |
| Linked scheme | Rahveer Yojana |
3. CM to Pitch Textile and Footwear Investments at Bharat Tex 2026
Why in News: On 13 July 2026, it was confirmed that Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav will seek fresh investment in the state’s textile, garment and footwear sectors at Bharat Tex 2026, to be held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi from 14 to 17 July 2026.
Background: Bharat Tex is India’s largest global textile trade fair, bringing together buyers, exhibitors and investors from across the country and abroad. Madhya Pradesh is a major cotton growing state and home to textile clusters such as Indore, Burhanpur and the powerloom belt, and the state is positioning itself as a hub for garment and footwear manufacturing. The pitch follows the Global Investors Summit 2025 and the state’s drive to ground large investment proposals into working units. Cotton to garment integration, the PM MITRA textile park model and the availability of skilled labour form the backbone of this pitch. This connects to Madhya Pradesh textile economy, manufacturing and employment generation.
Madhya Pradesh Relevance: Prelims Bharat Tex 2026, Bharat Mandapam, textile clusters of MP. Mains GS3 economy, manufacturing and textile value chain; GS2 investment promotion.
| Prelims Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Event | Bharat Tex 2026 |
| Venue | Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi |
| Dates | 14 to 17 July 2026 |
| Sectors pitched | Textile, garment and footwear |
| State textile centres | Indore, Burhanpur and powerloom belt |
| Backdrop | Global Investors Summit 2025 follow-up |
4. Electric Buses Roll Out from Indore under Sugam Parivahan Seva
Why in News: In July 2026, Madhya Pradesh began rolling out electric buses from Indore under the Mukhyamantri Sugam Parivahan Seva and the Centre’s PM e-Bus Sewa, marking the start of a statewide public transport overhaul.
Background: In the first phase, 150 electric buses will run on eight routes in Indore, with 100 buses planned for Bhopal and 100 for Jabalpur, part of a network expected to cross 5,200 buses across the state. Nine modern bus depots are being built across six cities, along with charging stations, and passengers will be able to buy tickets and passes through the Chalo App for digital ticketing. The decision was taken by the board of directors of Madhya Pradesh Passenger Transport and Infrastructure Limited, chaired by the Chief Minister. The electric fleet is meant to replace diesel-run buses, cut emissions and give tier-2 cities organised city transport. This connects to Madhya Pradesh urban mobility, clean transport and the PM e-Bus Sewa scheme.
Madhya Pradesh Relevance: Prelims Mukhyamantri Sugam Parivahan Seva, PM e-Bus Sewa, Chalo App, MP Passenger Transport and Infrastructure Limited. Mains GS3 urban infrastructure, clean energy and transport; GS2 service delivery.
| Prelims Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Scheme | Mukhyamantri Sugam Parivahan Seva |
| Central scheme | PM e-Bus Sewa |
| First phase | 150 e-buses from Indore |
| Statewide target | More than 5,200 buses |
| Depots | Nine across six cities |
| Ticketing | Chalo App |
5. Kendriya Vidyalaya Campus Opens in Nagda
Why in News: On 11 July 2026, Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav inaugurated the temporary campus of the Kendriya Vidyalaya at Nagda in Ujjain district, expanding the reach of central schools in the Malwa region.
Background: Kendriya Vidyalayas are run by the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan under the Union Ministry of Education and follow the CBSE curriculum, giving quality schooling in smaller towns. Nagda, an industrial town in Ujjain district, gains a central school alongside the state’s own network of upgraded Sandipani Vidyalayas that offer CBSE-standard facilities. The opening fits the state’s wider push to strengthen education infrastructure ahead of Simhastha 2028, when the Ujjain region will see large investment in civic and social facilities. This connects to Madhya Pradesh education, the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan and regional development.
Madhya Pradesh Relevance: Prelims Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, Nagda, Ujjain district, Sandipani Vidyalaya. Mains GS2 education and social sector; GS1 society and regional development.
| Prelims Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Institution | Kendriya Vidyalaya, Nagda |
| District | Ujjain |
| Run by | Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan |
| Curriculum | CBSE |
| State parallel | Sandipani Vidyalayas |
| Regional context | Simhastha 2028 preparations |
MPPSC Practice MCQs
Q1. At the MP Tech Growth Conclave 3.0 held in July 2026, the Chief Minister announced new IT Parks in which two cities?
- (a) Indore and Bhopal
- (b) Jabalpur and Gwalior
- (c) Ujjain and Rewa
- (d) Sagar and Satna
Answer: (a) The Chief Minister announced a three lakh square feet IT Park in Indore’s IT Corridor and a four lakh square feet IT Park in Bhopal.
Q2. The Jan Seva Prahari Abhiyan launched in Madhya Pradesh is aimed at providing first aid during which critical period?
- (a) The golden hour after a road accident
- (b) The first 24 hours of hospital admission
- (c) The monsoon flood season
- (d) The first week after surgery
Answer: (a) The Abhiyan trains shopkeepers, dhaba operators and petrol pump staff to give first aid in the golden hour, the first 60 minutes after a serious road accident.
Q3. Madhya Pradesh sought fresh textile and footwear investment at Bharat Tex 2026, which was held at which venue?
- (a) Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
- (b) Brilliant Convention Centre, Indore
- (c) Bharat Mandapam, Bhopal
- (d) Pragati Maidan Annexe, Gwalior
Answer: (a) Bharat Tex 2026, India’s largest global textile trade fair, was held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi from 14 to 17 July 2026.
Q4. Under which scheme did Madhya Pradesh begin rolling out 150 electric buses from Indore in July 2026?
- (a) Mukhyamantri Sugam Parivahan Seva
- (b) Mukhyamantri Ladli Behna Yojana
- (c) Rahveer Yojana
- (d) Sandipani Vidyalaya Yojana
Answer: (a) The 150 electric buses were rolled out from Indore under the Mukhyamantri Sugam Parivahan Seva along with the Centre’s PM e-Bus Sewa.
Q5. The Kendriya Vidyalaya campus inaugurated by the Chief Minister in July 2026 is located at Nagda in which district?
- (a) Ujjain
- (b) Ratlam
- (c) Dewas
- (d) Shajapur
Answer: (a) The temporary campus of the Kendriya Vidyalaya was inaugurated at Nagda in Ujjain district, run by the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan under the CBSE curriculum.
