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Time of India
27-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
MP tourism eyes growth with roadshow in Kashi
Varanasi: With an aim to steer Madhya Pradesh's tourism industry towards fresh growth and investment, the MP Tourism Board organised a roadshow in Varanasi on Friday. The event saw participation from tourism stakeholders, tour operators, travel agents and hospitality professionals from both MP and Uttar Pradesh. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now It also served as a key build-up to the upcoming Madhya Pradesh Travel Mart and Regional Tourism Conclave. The event was attended by Sheo Shekhar Shukla, principal secretary, tourism, culture, and religious trusts & endowments department, and managing director, Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board. Speaking on the occasion, Shukla said that MP stands as one of India's most diverse and culturally vibrant tourism destinations. With deep religious and tourism linkages between MP and UP, including the presence of two Jyotirlingas — Baba Mahakal (Ujjain) and Kashi Vishwanath (Varanasi) — the proposed Ganga–Narmada Tourism Corridor is expected to connect key destinations such as Prayagraj, Ayodhya, Varanasi, Omkareshwar and Mahakaleshwar. The corridor will promote bilateral cooperation between the two states and provide a rich and varied tourism experience for visitors.
Hindustan Times
25-06-2025
- Hindustan Times
MP govt develops spiritual trails to attract Ayodhya-Kashi devotees
Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Wednesday to promote religious tourism between the two states. The initiative aims to attract pilgrims visiting Ayodhya and Mathura by developing sites linked to Lord Ram and Lord Krishna in MP, where the state government is working to establish new pilgrimage circuits to tap into the growing tourist inflow from UP. Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Wednesday to promote religious tourism between the two states. (Deepak Gupta/HT Photo) 'Lord Ram was born in Ayodhya and later crowned king, but during his 14-year exile, he is believed to have spent nearly 11 years in Chitrakoot before travelling to the south via Madhya Pradesh,' an official said. 'To attract spiritual travellers, the MP Tourism Board has launched a new initiative titled 'Shri Krishna Patheya'.' The spiritual circuit maps the journey of Lord Krishna from his birthplace in Mathura to Ujjain, where he is said to have pursued his education, he added. MP Tourism Board's principal secretary, Sheo Shekhar Shukla, said both states share deep cultural ties, with temples like Kashi Vishwanath and Mahakaleshwar drawing global devotees. The existing Kashi-Mahakal Express already connects the two Jyotirlingas. The proposed Ganga-Narmada Tourism Corridor aims to link religious centres across the two states, Prayagraj, Ayodhya, Varanasi, Omkareshwar, and Mahakaleshwar, promoting spiritual, wellness, cultural, and heritage tourism.
The Print
18-06-2025
- The Print
Tourist footfall increased by 526 per cent in MP: Yadav
'The 526 per cent increase in the footfall of domestic and foreign tourists visiting MP in 2024 compared to 2020 is a matter of joy, immense happiness and pride for all of us,' Yadav stated, highlighting the state's natural beauty, cultural richness, and amazing wildlife. He said the 'holy land' of Madhya Pradesh had become the first choice of tourists, highlighting prominent attractions such as scenic hinterlands, a rich religious legacy, and diverse wildlife. Bhopal, Jun 18 (PTI) Madhya Pradesh recorded a 526 per cent rise in the number of domestic and foreign tourists who visited the state in 2024 compared to 2020, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said on Wednesday. A senior official said the cultural and historical heritage, natural beauty, and diverse wildlife are attracting tourists to 'Incredible Madhya Pradesh'. Principal Secretary of Tourism and Culture Department and MP Tourism Board's MD, Shiv Shekhar Shukla, said a record 13.41 crore tourists visited the state in 2024- a significant rise of 19.6 per cent compared to 2023, 50.6 per cent from 2019 and 526 per cent compared to 2020. 'The arrival of 13.41 crore tourists is the testimony to Madhya Pradesh's strong emergence as a favoured tourist destination on the tourism map of India and the world,' he said, attributing the achievement to the visionary policies of the government, development of infrastructure, and active participation of local communities. He said 1.67 lakh foreign tourists had visited Madhya Pradesh in 2024. Among them, 33,131 visited the famous Khajuraho sculptures, while Gwalior and Orchha saw footfalls of 10,823 and 13,960 foreigners, respectively. He said foreign visitors contributed to the development of urban tourism with 9,964 tourists visiting Indore and 1,522 Bhopal. Besides, 29,192 foreign tourists visited Bandhavgarh, 19,148 Kanha, 12,762 Panna and 11,272 Pench. He said that compared to 2023, the number of tourists visiting religious places in the central state spiked by 21.9 per cent to 10.7 crore in 2024. 'Six of the top 10 tourist destinations in the state are religious places. Ujjain topped the list with 7.32 crore tourists–a rise of 39% compared to 2023 when 5.28 crore tourists had visited the Ujjain district. Chitrakoot also received more than 1 crore tourists- an increase of 33 per cent compared to 2023,' Shukla added. He said 1.33 crore tourists visited Maihar, while Amarkantak attracted 40 lakh, Salkanpur 26 lakh, and Omkareshwar 24 lakh. According to Shukla, various projects including Mahakal Lok, Omkareshwar Mahalok, Shri Ram Vanagaman Path, Devi Lok, Raja Ram Lok, and Hanuman Lok have boosted religious tourism, spiritually and economically. He said the rich heritage of Madhya Pradesh attracted more than 80 lakh tourists in 2024- a growth of 25 per cent compared to 64 lakh in 2023. At more than 9 lakh visitors, Gwalior witnessed a three-fold rise in tourist arrivals compared to 2023 when 3.69 lakh tourists had arrived. Sites like Khajuraho (4.89 lakh tourists), Bhojpur (35.91 lakh tourists) and Maheshwar (13.53 lakh tourists) also figured prominently on the heritage tourism map. Madhya Pradesh has 18 UNESCO heritage sites- three in its permanent list and 15 in the tentative list, with Bhojpur being the latest addition by UNESCO, which also recognised Gwalior as 'Creative City of Music'. Similarly, wildlife tourism attracted a large number of tourists. 'Green, clean and safe Madhya Pradesh is known as the 'Tiger State', 'Leopard State', 'Gharial State', 'Cheetah State' and 'Vulture State', with the highest forest area in the country,' the official said. The state has 12 national parks, 25 wildlife sanctuaries and 9 tiger reserves. Tourists arrived at major wildlife destinations like Kanha (2.48 lakh), Pench (1.92 lakh), Bandhavgarh (1.94 lakh), Panna (3.85 lakh) and Madhai (4.34 lakh). The restoration project of African cheetahs in Kuno Palpur National Park has also drawn international attention. He said Pachmarhi, Amarkantak, Bhedaghat, Hanuwantiya, Gandhi Sagar, Tamia, Sailani Island and Sarsi Island are major spots for natural tourism. In 2024, 2.87 lakh tourists visited Pachmarhi, while Bhedaghat attracted 2.34 lakh tourists, with resorts, adventure, sports, trekking and camping facilities adding a new dimension to tourism. The natural beauty at Gandhi Sagar Dam, Sailani Island, Patalkot Valley of Tamia and Sarsi Island brought tourists closer to nature, the official added. PTI MAS NSK This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Time of India
09-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Top leaders converge at the 2025 Spiritual & Wellness Summit as MP charts its path to global wellness leadership
Advertorial Ujjain hosted the Spiritual & Wellness Summit, showcasing Madhya Pradesh's ambition to become a global hub for holistic health and spiritual tourism. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav emphasized the state's commitment to wellness, infrastructure development, and leveraging traditional knowledge. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads (This article is generated and published by ET Spotlight team. You can get in touch with them on etspotlight@ Ujjain hosted the Spiritual & Wellness Summit on June 5, signalling Madhya Pradesh's ambition to become a global hub for holistic health and spiritual tourism. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav emphasised the state's commitment to wellness, infrastructure, and leveraging traditional historic city of Ujjain emerged as the heart of a transformative dialogue on June 5 as it hosted the Spiritual & Wellness Summit, drawing spiritual leaders, wellness experts, policymakers, and entrepreneurs from across the country. The event marked a significant milestone in Madhya Pradesh's ambitious push to establish itself as a global centre for holistic health, spiritual tourism, and sustainable Chief Minister Mohan Yadav inaugurated the summit and was felicitated by spiritual leader Chidanand Saraswati. In his keynote address, Yadav described Madhya Pradesh as a 'land of immense possibility' and reiterated the state's commitment to supporting real, on-ground impact in wellness, spirituality, and infrastructure. He highlighted major policy initiatives, such as offering subsidised land for medical institutions and encouraging private partnerships to foster a thriving wellness in the day, senior officials set the tone for the summit. Principal Secretary Raghwendra Kumar Singh underscored Ujjain's deep spiritual legacy and natural geography, over one-third of the state is covered in forests, as vital assets for wellness Shekhar Shukla, Principal Secretary and MD of MP Tourism Board, outlined Madhya Pradesh's roadmap to becoming a top-tier destination for health and spiritual travel, citing its unmatched heritage sites, forested terrain, and sustainable tourism of the highlights of the summit was the panel discussion on 'Ideating the Partnership Model', which brought together government officials, Ayurveda experts, and private wellness explored how public-private synergies could unlock the state's potential in traditional medicine, yoga tourism, and holistic infrastructure. Roshan Kumar Singh, Collector of Ujjain, spoke about aligning Simhastha 2028 with global wellness goals, envisioning the next Kumbh as a spiritual event that would yield economic and health key session on 'Building Wellness Ecosystem & Workforce' focused on skill development and capacity building, with contributions from experts across academia, fitness, and alternative medicine on World Environment Day and Ganga Dussehra, the summit celebrated Ujjain not just as a spiritual city, but as a modern wellness capital. In line with the state's vision, Madhya Pradesh is now being positioned as the 'cleanest, greenest, and safest' state, poised to champion a new era of conscious and holistic living in India and beyond.
Time of India
06-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Spiritual & Wellness Summit 2025: Spiritual leaders, wellness experts, policymakers come together as Madhya Pradesh bets big on Ayurveda, Yoga & sustainable tourism
Spiritual & Wellness Summit 2025 The historic city of Ujjain emerged as the heart of a transformative dialogue on June 5 as it hosted the Spiritual & Wellness Summit, drawing spiritual leaders, wellness experts, policymakers, and entrepreneurs from across the country. The event marked a significant milestone in Madhya Pradesh's ambitious push to establish itself as a global centre for holistic health, spiritual tourism and sustainable living. MP chief minister Mohan Yadav inaugurated the summit and was felicitated by spiritual leader Chidanand Saraswati. In his keynote address, Yadav described Madhya Pradesh as a 'land of immense possibility' and reiterated the state's commitment to supporting real, on-ground impact in wellness, spirituality, and infrastructure. He highlighted major policy initiatives, such as offering subsidised land for medical institutions and encouraging private partnerships to foster a thriving wellness ecosystem. Drawing on India's ancient wisdom, the CM referenced Jagadish Chandra Bose to illustrate how traditional knowledge remains foundational to modern wellness. Earlier in the day, senior officials set the tone for the summit. Principal Secretary Raghwendra Kumar Singh underscored Ujjain's deep spiritual legacy and natural geography, over one-third of the state is covered in forests, as vital assets for wellness tourism. Sheo Shekhar Shukla, principal secretary and MD of MP Tourism Board, outlined Madhya Pradesh's roadmap to becoming a top-tier destination for health and spiritual travel, citing its unmatched heritage sites, forested terrain, and sustainable tourism efforts. One of the highlights of the summit was the panel discussion on 'Ideating the Partnership Model', which brought together government officials, Ayurveda experts, and private wellness entrepreneurs. Speakers explored how public-private synergies could unlock the state's potential in traditional medicine, yoga tourism, and holistic infrastructure. Roshan Kumar Singh, collector of Ujjain, spoke on aligning Simhastha 2028 with global wellness goals, envisioning the next Kumbh as a spiritual event with economic and health dividends. Another key session on 'Building Wellness Ecosystem & Workforce' focused on skill development and capacity building, with contributions from experts across academia, fitness, and alternative medicine sectors. Held on World Environment Day and Ganga Dussehra, the summit celebrated Ujjain not just as a spiritual city, but as a modern wellness capital. As per the state's vision, Madhya Pradesh is now being positioned as the 'cleanest, greenest, and safest' state, ready to champion a new era of conscious and holistic living in India and beyond. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Eid wishes , messages , and quotes !
