Ministry of Communications
Department of Telecommunications and Government of Madhya Pradesh to Sign MoU for the Establishment of India's First Telecom Manufacturing Zone (TMZ) at Gwalior
Union Minister for Communications Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Dr. Mohan Yadav, and Minister of State for Communications Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani to Grace the MoU Signing Ceremony
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29 JUL 2026 7:00PM by PIB Delhi
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications, Government of India, and the Government of Madhya Pradesh will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 30 July 2026 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, for the establishment of India’s first Telecom Manufacturing Zone (TMZ), Phase-I, at Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh.
The MoU signing ceremony will be graced by Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region; Dr. Mohan Yadav, Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh and Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani Minister of State for Communications & Rural Development, along with other distinguished dignitaries.
The establishment of India’s first Telecom Manufacturing Zone at Gwalior marks a significant milestone in strengthening the country’s domestic telecommunications manufacturing ecosystem and advancing the vision of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat. The initiative seeks to create a world-class manufacturing ecosystem for telecom equipment and allied technologies by attracting investments, fostering innovation, encouraging indigenous design and manufacturing, and accelerating the development of next-generation telecom products and solutions.
The Telecom Manufacturing Zone is expected to serve as a catalyst for the growth of telecom equipment manufacturers, technology companies, MSMEs, start-ups, and other stakeholders across the telecom value chain. It will also generate substantial employment opportunities, enhance regional industrial development, strengthen supply chain resilience, and position India as a global hub for telecom manufacturing and innovation.
The signing of the MoU between the Department of Telecommunications and the Government of Madhya Pradesh will formalise the framework for cooperation towards the establishment of TMZ Phase-I in Gwalior, further reinforcing the Centre-State partnership in driving India’s telecom manufacturing and technology ambitions.
The event will bring together senior officials and stakeholders from the Government of India, Government of Madhya Pradesh and the telecommunications sector.
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