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Madhya Pradesh Shines Bright on Global Tourism Map, Leading a Tourism Renaissance: CM Mohan Yadav

Pole Star of Indian Tourism: Madhya Pradesh Attracts Over 13 Cr Tourists in 2024, Sets Vision for World-Class Tourism. CM Mohan Yadav Details MP’s New Tourism Milestones
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Bhopal: Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav has shared his vision for Madhya Pradesh’s emergence as a global tourism hub, highlighting the state’s transformation into a diverse, secure, and fast-growing tourism destination. In a blog post, CM Yadav wrote that Madhya Pradesh is now shining like the Pole Star on the global tourism map, driven by rich natural beauty, cultural heritage, and a strategic shift in tourism policy.

A New Era for Madhya Pradesh Tourism

Dr. Yadav emphasized that tourism in the state has now matured into a full-fledged industry, fueled by robust policies, infrastructure upgrades, and a multi-dimensional approach. The state offers natural, spiritual, wildlife, cultural, rural, adventure, agricultural, film, and medical tourism, making it a comprehensive tourist destination.

The concepts of decades ago regarding tourism have now ended. Tourism has taken the form of an industry,” wrote the CM, adding that the sector is one of the largest job creators in the economy.

Read also: Madhya Pradesh CM Dr Mohan Yadav Oversees Historic MoU to Boost Wildlife Conservation and Rehabilitation

Diverse Offerings Across Tourism Segments

Madhya Pradesh’s tourism landscape is expanding rapidly:

  • Spiritual hubs like Ujjain’s Mahakal Lok, visited by 7 crore devotees last year
  • Natural beauty in the lush forests of Kanha, Bandhavgarh, and Pench
  • Cultural gems like Sanchi, Khajuraho, Bhimbetka, and Gwalior Fort
  • Emerging segments like medical tourism, film tourism, and agritourism

CM Yadav stated that new forms of tourism are developing in synergy with traditional offerings. With the growth of homestays and tourist villages, rural and tribal art forms such as Gond painting, Mandana, and Bhil art are gaining global recognition.

Global Recognition & UNESCO Aspirations

Several iconic sites in Madhya Pradesh are in the process of being added to the UNESCO World Heritage List, including:

  • Gwalior Fort
  • Khooni Bhandara, Burhanpur
  • Stone art sites of Chambal
  • Bhojeshwar Mahadev Temple, Bhojpur
  • Dhamnar caves, Mandsaur
  • Ramnagar’s Gond memorial, Mandla

Cultural traditions such as the Bhagoria Festival, Narmada Parikrama, and Gond art have further enhanced the state’s international identity.

Ecotourism and Wildlife Conservation Take the Lead

Madhya Pradesh has earned the title of India’s only cheetah state, thanks to the Palpur Kuno project, where cheetahs are now thriving. The state also:

Hosts the highest number of tigers in India

Has made Satpura and Bori sanctuaries models of eco-sensitive master planning

Actively preserves clean rivers like Chambal, home to crocodiles and other rare species

Infrastructure & Investment Fueling Growth

CM Yadav highlighted how improved infrastructure is attracting large-scale investments. Key developments include:

  • PM Shri Tourism Air Service connecting cities like Bhopal, Indore, Rewa, and Singrauli
  • Enhanced road and rail connectivity
  • ₹3,000 crore worth of investment proposals from the recent Rewa Tourism Conclave

“Madhya Pradesh has opened the doors of economic investment, and this is having a direct impact on the tourism sector,” said the Chief Minister.

Film Tourism: A Rising Star

With growing support for filmmakers, Madhya Pradesh is rapidly emerging as a top destination for film tourism. Famous films have been shot across the state, benefiting:

  • Local artists
  • Homestay owners
  • Tourism-based micro-enterprises
  • Tourism as a Driver of Economic Development

In 2024 alone, the state recorded over 13.41 crore tourists, a historic high. The number of foreign tourists is also increasing steadily, reinforcing MP’s place as a preferred travel destination.

Key developments:

  • 100 tourist villages, with 470+ operational homestays
  • Pranpur declared India’s first handloom tourism village

Expanding spiritual landmarks like Shri Ram Raja Temple in Orchha and multiple new spiritual “Loks” being developed

Spiritual and Cultural Renaissance

CM Yadav noted that Madhya Pradesh is witnessing a cultural and spiritual revival, thanks to state and central government initiatives. Iconic new projects include:

  • Sant Ravidas Lok, Sagar
  • Shriramraja Lok, Orchha
  • Maa Narmada Mahalok, Amarkantak
  • Devi Lok, Sehore
  • Rani Avantibai Memorial, Jabalpur
  • Devi Ahilya Lok, Khargone

Read also: Ujjain Spiritual Tourism Conclave: CM Mohan Yadav, Union Minister Launch Global Dialogue from Jyotirlingas to AI

Vision for the Future

CM Mohan Yadav concluded by stating that the government’s focus is on expanding tourism as a pillar of employment and sustainable growth, with support from local communities, industry groups, and the central government.

Our goal is to continuously expand the tourism industry, so that its full potential for job creation and economic growth can be realized,” he affirmed.


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