India: The foundation stone for a new grinding plant has been laid by Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia. Adani Cement’s unit in Guna, Madhya Pradesh, will receive a total investment of more than US$111m. The project will be developed in two phases, with a total capacity of 4Mt/yr. The first phase is scheduled for commissioning in 2028. The company said that the project will create around 1500 direct and indirect jobs.
Pranav Adani, managing director of Adani Enterprises, said “We will execute this project while keeping speed, quality, and the environment in mind. This is the largest investment in Guna to date." He added “This is not merely an investment in a cement plant. It is an investment based on trust in the people of Madhya Pradesh. It is an investment in the future of the local youth. And it is an investment in partnership for the progress of the state."
