In view of rise in number of tourists and necessary infrastructure in Madhya Pradesh, an ambitious plan has been chalked out to construct Way Side Amenities on highways. These centres will be constructed on the lines of Midway Treats.
In the master plan for increasing tourist facilities, over 300 Way Side Amenities will be constructed in the state. Madhya Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation will give franchisees on first come first serve basis. This was informed at investors meet and road show for exploring immense investment possibilities in tourism sector and establishment of Way Side Amenities in the state here today. Corporation's Chairman Tapan Bhowmik, MD Hari Ranjan Rao and CII's Madhya Pradesh Chapter's President CP Sharma were present on the occasion.
Bhowmik said that tourism sector in the state has immense potential. Number of domestic tourists in the state is also increasing. This year, Jal-Mahotsav will be held for one month from December 15. Along with Hanuwantiya, water tourism will also be promoted at Bansagar, Gandhi Sagar, Bargi and Tawa.
MD Rao said that in the state, a liberal and progressive tourism policy has been chalked out. Participation of private sector has been ensured in it. Tourism is top priority of the state government and constitution of Tourism Cabinet is an important step towards it. The state has good network of roads and proper attention is being paid to infrastructure development. Network of ambitious Midway Treats facility centres will be laid for convenience of tourists.
In the road show, investors were apprised about 3 models of Way Side Amenities centres including Brown Field and Green Field and informed about franchisee points. Investors can take Brown Field and Green Field models on 30-year lease and conduct them. Through a presentation, Additional MD Tanvi Sundariyal and Director of Tourism Promotion Unit AK Rajoriya gave information about investment potential in state's tourism sector, facilities and assets available for investors, Way Side Amenities etc. During open house in the road show, queries were also replied.
At the outset, the guests inaugurated investors meet and road show by lighting a lamp. Representatives of several prestigious establishments, companies and tourism industry were present on the occasion.