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Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
Govt to develop 10 cities on Indore model for Swachh Survekshan
Bhopal: The state cabinet, chaired by CM Mohan Yadav, on Tuesday gave a nod to develop at least 10 cities in the state on the model of Indore for the upcoming Swachh Survekshan. Yadav also announced that a state-level event would be held on the occasion of Janmashtami. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The CM said to promote tourism investment, a Regional Tourism Conclave focused on wildlife and offbeat destinations was held in Rewa on July 26 and July 27. Over 80 leading tour operators participated in it. Major investors expressed interest in investing over Rs 3,000 crore in the Rewa and Shahdol divisions. Yadav said the Madhya Pradesh Travel Mart (MPTM) would be held in Bhopal from Oct 11 to 13, providing a platform for tourism stakeholders -- hotel and resort owners, transport operators, and travel agents -- to promote and discuss their tourism products. As part of the preparations for MPTM, regional tourism conclaves will be held in Gwalior on Aug 12–13, and Indore on Sept 20–21. He also said unique sites such as major waterfalls and Dharmrajeshwar in Mandsaur would be developed as tourist attractions.
United News of India
5 days ago
- Business
- United News of India
MP: CM Yadav to inaugurate two-day regional tourism conclave today
Bhopal, July 26 (UNI) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will inaugurate a two-day Regional Tourism Conclave here today. The purpose of this conclave is to increase the number of tourists in the state, enhance cooperation and partnership between tourism entrepreneurs, tour operators, and the hotel industry, and encourage tourism investment in the state by recognising the tourism potential of the Vindhya region. The conclave is being organised by the Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board. Deputy Chief Minister Rajendra Shukla and Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Tourism, Culture, and Religious Trusts and Endowments Dharmendra Singh Lodhi will also be present at the conclave, which shall take place at the Krishna Raj Kapoor Auditorium, Rewa, it was officially learnt. Several important decisions, investment proposals, digital innovations, and cultural partnerships that will strengthen the tourism sector will be announced. The event, focused on Wildlife and Offbeat Destinations, shall be an effective initiative to make the state self-reliant in tourism and connect local communities to mainstream tourism. In the first session, Letters of Award will be given to six major investors investing in the hotel, resort, wellness and eco-tourism sectors. These proposals include investments in Dhar, Mandsaur, Raisen, Vidisha, Jabalpur and Alirajpur. The Board will sign a strategic partnership Memorandum of Understanding with two major digital marketing companies, Barcode Experiential and Qyuki Digital. These companies specialise in digital branding, influencer campaigns and creative social media marketing. This collaboration shall boost modern branding of tourism destinations and help establish Madhya Pradesh more strongly among youth as the Heart of Incredible India. The Chief Minister will virtually lay the foundation stone under Swadesh Darshan 2.0 scheme of Spiritual Experience project at Chitrakoot Ghat. The inauguration of the Food Craft Institute in Shahdol shall also be done. This institute, built at a cost of Rs 15.62 crore, will provide training and employment-orientated courses related to hospitality to youth. To establish local art and handicraft centres in the Mandla, Dindori, Singrauli, Sidhi and Seoni districts, agreements will be inked with Gram Sudhar Samiti, MM Foundation, and Samarth Sanstha. This initiative shall provide livelihood opportunities by connecting women and artisans to training, production and marketing. UNI AC ARN
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.
