Archive · 4 Oct 2026
Gwalior Prepares for Telecom Manufacturing Zone Groundbreaking
Gwalior is getting ready for a ceremony to mark the start of a proposed telecom manufacturing zone.
The event is planned for October 12 at Mela Ground.
Amit Shah and Chief Minister Mohan Yadav are expected to attend, but their attendance is not confirmed.
Organisers plan to build a large temporary dome for the gathering.
It is expected to hold 3,000 people, including VIP guests.
Screens, sound equipment and fire safety measures are also planned.
Officials are choosing an event management agency by October 5.
About 2,000 personnel are expected to help with security and traffic.
A groundbreaking ceremony for the proposed Telecom Manufacturing Zone is scheduled for October 12 at Mela Ground in Gwalior.
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah and Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav are expected to attend.
An event management agency is to be selected from a panel of 12, with the decision targeted by October 5.
Plans call for a 60-by-300-metre German dome covering about 18,000 square metres, with seating for 3,000 people.
Around 2,000 police personnel, officers and other staff are expected to support security and traffic arrangements.
- Who
- The Madhya Pradesh government and district administration are organising the ceremony; Amit Shah and Chief Minister Mohan Yadav are expected to attend.
- What
- A groundbreaking ceremony for a proposed Telecom Manufacturing Zone.
- When
- October 12; the event management agency is expected to be selected by October 5.
- Where
- Mela Ground, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- To hold the groundbreaking ceremony for the proposed Telecom Manufacturing Zone.
- Event date
- October 12
- Venue
- Mela Ground, Gwalior
- Expected attendees
- Amit Shah and Chief Minister Mohan Yadav
- Dome dimensions
- About 60 metres wide and 300 metres long
- Dome area
- Approximately 18,000 square metres
- Planned seating
- 3,000 people: 425 VIP guests and 2,575 general attendees
- Expected security deployment
- Around 2,000 police personnel, officers and other staff
- Agency selection target
- By October 5, from a panel of 12 agencies