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Year 2025 for Madhya Pradesh: Union Carbide waste burnt 41 years on, toxic syrup killed 24 kids

Madhya Pradesh marked 2025 with major developments. The state was declared Naxal-free after decades of conflict. Toxic waste from the Union Carbide tragedy was finally disposed of. However, the year also saw the tragic deaths of 24 children from a contaminated cough syrup. The state hosted a Global Investors Summit, attracting significant investment commitments.