Jakson Group begins work on Rs 8,000-cr solar manufacturing hub in Madhya Pradesh

Jakson Group has begun work on its Rs 8,000-crore integrated solar manufacturing project in Madhya Pradesh, marking a major step in expanding domestic clean energy capacity.

The company said on Sunday that Chief Minister Mohan Yadav laid the foundation stone for the first phase of the facility, which will have 3 GW of cell manufacturing and 4 GW of solar module capacity.

The project, located in Maksi, is part of a larger plan to establish 6 GW each of ingot, wafer, cell, and solar module manufacturing capacity over the next three years. Jakson Group said the entire programme is expected to create about 4,000 jobs.

Phase 1 involves an investment of Rs 2,000 crore and is projected to create 1,700 employment opportunities, according to company information.

Yadav said the solar manufacturing hub would create skilled jobs for young people and strengthen Madhya Pradesh’s position as a manufacturing and logistics centre in India’s clean energy transition. He added that the project reflects the state’s growth-focused approach and advances the national vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat.

Sameer Gupta, Chairman of Jakson Group, said the integrated facility would boost technological self-reliance and enhance India’s clean energy manufacturing capabilities.