For the first time in Asia and also in Bhopal, the capital of Madhya Pradesh, an important event like Adventure Next is being organized. Earlier, Adventure Next was organized in Jordan.

This is the 7th edition of the International Tourism Mart, an annual event organised in the North Eastern region with the objective of highlighting the tourism potential of the region in the domestic and international markets.

Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board is making constant efforts to provide better facilities to the investors in tourism sector and for global branding of Madhya Pradesh Tourism.

About 190 buyers, 80 sellers and exhibitors besides representatives of various associations including Tour and Travel Association, Hotel-Hospitality and ATOAI from all over the world will take part in the fifth edition of the travel mart.

As many as 2 lakh 25 thousand forest right pattas have already been given in the state to people dwelling in the forest.

History of Minto Hall is connected with Madhya Pradesh’s history. Many memories are connected with this unique building. Madhya Pradesh has glorious history of parliamentary traditions.

Potential sites in the state where elephants are expected to enter should be marked so that a proper and secure habitat is ensured for them in the state.

Possibly the first successful rescue operation of elephants in the state and the country. The process of translocation of these elephants to Badhavgarh Tiger Reserve is in progress.

The web portal will provide a platform for the Corporates and PSUs to contribute to creation of amenities at/near Railway Stations through Corporate Social Responsibility funds.

Jamuna was brought to the Van Vihar after her rescue at the age of 17. She survived more than the average years, owing to the special care by the Van Vihar Management.

Bulgaria is a potential tourism markets for India (India received approximately 5288 tourists from Bulgaria in 2017). The signing of Memorandum of Understanding with Bulgaria will be instrumental in increasing arrival from this important source market.

The honour will be bestowed upon the families of those persons, who have sacrificed their life while discharging duty during war, military action, internal security, naxalite and terrorism related activities.

The nature has given black colour to Cobra but sometimes due to genetic modification albino creatures take birth.

Tourism Department has given Tajmahal situated on lease to be converted into a heritage hotel. Very soon the Bhopal’s Tajmahal will welcome people in the form of a heritage hotel.

The International Tiger Day has brought happiness this year in Madhya Pradesh. Figures in the first phase of the All India Tiger Assessment 2018 indicate towards a handsome increase in the number of tigers. Apart from the Forest Department citizens and non-governmental organizations have also contributed directly or indirectly in wildlife conservation.

Tourism Ministry is now focusing on promotional activities to bring attention of the tourists about the unexplored areas of North Eastern states of India, like the largest cave network of Asia which is in Meghalaya.

Tourism has enhanced in Madhya Pradesh in recent years. Employment to maximum people could be provided through tourism industry.

Identify artists and groups to spread the tribal development schemes through various demonstrative traditional tribal arts.

Poor families will be given concessions in residential complex being constructed under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana. They will be provided houses at nearly half the market rate and 37 percent less rate than the guideline.

Exhibitions will be organized at 15 places of the state on this day. The Exhibition ‘Major Museum of the World’ will be organized at the state museum of Bhopal.

The Board was constituted mainly to push tourism activities in the state by providing facilities to investors willing to invest in tourism sector.

Sanjay Tiger Reserve area is about four times bigger than Panna and the number of tigers here is also comparatively less. Forest Department is hoping that the tigress is able to extend her family here.

Gokul Mahotsav will be celebrated from March 27 to May10, 2018.

Eco Tourism Development Board has started an online booking portal since May 22, 2017 due to which 65 thousand 347 tourists booked in Buffer Zone of the Tiger Reserve from July 2017 to February 2018 and enjoyed eco tourism.

Cultural programme is being organized by the Kalidas Sanskrit Akademi, Ujjain on the occasion of ‘Kalidas Prasang’ at the historical city of Shree Pashupati Nath Mahadev, Mandsaur on March 23 and 24.

A photo exhibition focusing Ustad Ameer Khan is also being organized in the Pritamlal Dua gallery during the programme.

Anwli Ghat will be developed as a religious tourist center. He mentioned that it will be developed on the lines of Har ki Podi.

On the first day a Shiv based Kuchipudi dance drama will be presented by Guru Vanshri Rao-Jairama Rao and group New Delhi in the evening. This will be followed by renowned playback singer Kailash Kher and group’s devotional music presentation.

Volunteers from various states along with forest officers/ employees are also taking part in the counting. The counting will be held in 4 phases from February 5 to March 26.

‘Bharat Parv’ being organized by the Ministry of Tourism, at the Red Fort, Delhi from 26th to 31st January, 2018 is focusing on “Dekho Apna Desh”. People in large number are coming in the Parv to celebrate the diverse and fascinating culture, cuisine and handicrafts.

Youth play a major role in the formation of Indian culture. The work of teaching students to make artwork at one place is commendable.

Long term plan should be made to increase the number of tigers and leopards in state. Stern action should be taken in incidents of illegal hunting of tigers and death of tigers due to electrocution.

Raneh Fall which is situated in the proximity of Panna Tiger Reserve is also known as the country’s Grand Canyon. The beautiful Raneh-fall begins where Ken river merges with Yamuna. Ken river water falls have created the Canyon with the 5 km-long and 98 feet deep Bunelkhand Granite and Vindhyan layered mountains.

The birth of two cubs is important because the tigress gave birth to the cubs establishing territory 125 km away from safe territory of Panna Tiger Reserve.

‘There was so much to see in our Bhopal and we did not even know about it’ – these were the natural reactions of the participants of Bhopal Heritage Walk organized on World Heritage Day by the Madhya Pradesh State Archaeology Museum.

Madhya Pradesh government will leave no stone unturned in making the Mukundpur White Tiger Safari one of the best in the world. A high-level meeting has been called next week in Bhopal in which all decisions in this connection will be taken.

The spotted dears caught from Mahadev ghat include 16 female and one male which have been successfully released in Matkuli area of Pachmarhi.

Tiger is constantly preying for cattle. Wildlife doctor Dr. Akhilesh Mishra caught the tiger with the help of elephants and tranquilising it. The tiger was also treated for light scratches found on its body.

Nearly 24 awards will be given to officials and employees of the Corporation in separate categories. Officials and employees interested in taking part in the award process will have to fill the form online through employee code and password.

While surpassing the growth rate of 6.8% in Foreign Tourist Arrivals (FTAs) observed in January 2016 over January 2015, a significantly higher double digit growth rate of 16.5% has been witnessed correspondingly in the month of January 2017 over January 2016. A similar higher growth rate is also observed in the Domestic Tourist Visits (DTVs) during 2016, recording a marvelous growth rate of 15.5% over 2015.

Two-day workshop was held in Bandhavgarh tiger reserve in coordination with High Court, by forests department for curbing wildlife crimes. Fifty five judicial, prosecution and forests officers of Jabalpur, Katni, Dindori, Umaria, Shahdol, Anooppur, Rewa, Sidhi and Singrauli participated in the workshop.

It may be mentioned that this Rashtriya Samman was established by the Culture Department after the name of Dr. Vishnu Shridhar Vakankar from 2005-2006 to honour the best talent at national level in conservation field of archeological heritage and culture.

Like other TVCs of Madhya Pradesh Tourism, ''M.P. Mein Dil Hua Bachche Sa' became very popular and the ad was the talk of the town. The ad says that certain wonderful things which we see in our childhood give us tremendous happiness, similarly we feel happy when we come to Madhya Pradesh.

The main functions of the board will be to perform all responsibilities under Tourism Policy-2016, to invite private investment in tourism sector, investors facilitation, to avail grant and facilities to investors as per the policy.

Retreat will provide facility of lodging and boarding to the tourists. Moreover, the institute will provide diploma in hotel management, food production, food beverages services, bakery, confectionary and housekeeping to the youths to enable them to get employment.

CM Chouhan will dedicate newly constructed Vindhya Retreat at Rewa on the same day. This retreat will expand tourism facilities to the tourists in Rewa. Vindhya Retreat has been built at a cost of around Rs. 3 crore. Beside 10 rooms, fully equipped conference hall, restaurant, lobby and kitchen have been constructed in the retreat.

The musical evening of Ustad Alauddin Khan Samaroh linked to the sentiments and belief of the citizens will be inaugurated everyday with Vrind Vadan of Maihar Band. All the houses of Maihar city will be decorated and illuminated this year during the samaroh and the city will be decorated with colour bulbs series for three days.

Efforts should be made so that more and more tourists visit Hanuwantiya in near future. Energy minister Paras Chandra Jain said this, addressing concluding function of the second Jal-Mahotsava in Hanuwantiya.

Tourists came from far places enjoyed the facilities developed at the Hanuvantiya Water Sports Complex during the month long Jal-Mahotsav. Also tourists enjoyed the water sports activities because of pleasant climate and plentiful water.

Beside this pocket folder on Bhopal, also folders focusing information about the Industrial City Indore, Culturally Rich City Jabalpur and Historical City Gwalior have been prepared. Historical Rajwada, Kaanch Mahal, Lal Baug, Historical Chhatriyan of Krishnapura have been included in the Indore folder.