The number of foreign tourists has increased in Madhya Pradesh as a result of enhancement of tourism infrastructure and campaigns being held at the national and international levels.The number of foreign tourists in the state has increased by 20 per cent last year, while tourism business grew by 30 per cent.
The number of domestic tourists coming to the state was 5 crore 30 lakh during the year 2012 against about 4 crore during 2011. Similarly, the number of foreign tourists was 2 lakh 69 thousand 559 in the year 2011, which rose to 2 lakh 75 thousand 730 in 2012.
Minister of State for Tourism (Independent charge) Brijendra Pratap Singh said that both domestic and foreign tourists are getting attracted towards Madhya Pradesh. The State Government is making committed efforts to tap immense employment potential in the sector by giving industry status to tourism.
He informed that luxury tourist vehicles equipped with various facilities are being operated for smooth and easy transport of tourism while air services have been made available through private sector for state’s major cities including Gwalior, Jabalpur, Indore, Bhopal, Khajuraho and Rewa with a view to increasing air connectivity.
Besides, special attention is also being paid to improvement and upgradation of infrastructural facilities at tourist destinations.