Decks are clear for arrival of Asiatic lions at Palpur-Kuno in Sheopura district from Gujarat following court decision. Thus, Palpur-Kuno will become centre of attraction for tourists from around the world. Chief Minister Chouhan has directed to chalk out a detailed action plan to put Madhya Pradesh on world tourism map.
Referring to immense global level tourism possibilities in Madhya Pradesh during a review meeting of Tourism and Culture departments here 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 Chief Minister directed to initiate steps to provide jobs to youths in tourism sector. He said that Madhya Pradesh 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 tourism 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 new tourism destinations. Referring to Narmada-Kshipra link Project, he said that 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 as tourist attraction. 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 archaeological status. A floating restaurant will be introduced in Atal Bihari Vajpayee Regional Park, Indore. The Chief Minister directed to start tourism activities in Sagar Island also.