Decks are cleared for arrival of Asiatic lions at Palpur-Kuno in Sheopura from Gujarat following court decision. Thus, Palpur-Kuno will become centre of attraction for tourists. Chief Minister Chouhan has directed to chalk out a detailed action plan to put Madhya Pradesh on world tourism map.
Referring to immense global tourism possibilities in the State during a review meeting of Tourism and Culture departments on Thursday, Chouhan directed to establish identity of Madhya Pradesh through international level schemes. Events like Khajuraho dance festival, Bhagoriya Utsav and Tansen Samaroh need to be expanded further and marketed internationally. He said that world-level publicity should be undertaken about immense global level tourism possibilities in Madhya Pradesh. Bharat Bhavan should not be confined within any realm and outstanding talents of arts, literature, music and drama should be invited to it from all over the world.
The CM directed to initiate steps to provide jobs to youth in tourism. He said the State has its unique culture, nature and spiritualism. This information should be disseminated to all tourism-related people in the world. This will facilitate international tourists to chalk out their plans. He said that detailed publicity plans should be chalked out to promote tourism. There is no dearth of budget. He directed to identity and develop tourism spots. Referring to Narmada-Kshipra link Project, he said a tourism spot can be developed at confluence of Narmada and Kshipra. New areas like Madai and Palpur-Kuno can be given global identity.
Similarly, Chorna, Ratapani and beautiful jungle areas near Bhopal can also be developed. Golf courses are being proposed at Sanchi and Khajuraho. Bhopal’s historic building Taj Mahal will also be readied for tourism without interfering with its archaeologicy. A floating restaurant will be introduced in Atal Bihari Vajpayee Regional Park, Indore. The CM directed to start tourism activities in Sagar Island also.