Madhya Pradesh

Ministry of Tourism includes new sites under PRASAD scheme

Ministry of Tourism includes new sites under PRASAD scheme

April 1, 2017

Government of India has launched the PRASAD (Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Augmentation Drive) scheme to identify and develop pilgrimage tourist destinations on the principles of high tourist visits, competitiveness and sustainability to enrich the religious tourism exper...

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Bhupesh Joshi, CEO & Director

Bhupesh Joshi, CEO & Director

March 28, 2017

The aviation sector is growing under the tutelage of the Ministry of Civil Aviation and the Airports Authority of India and the commercialisation of air travel too is reaching newer highs. CEO & Director Bhupesh Joshi gives an insight on the growth of the Indian aviation indu...

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Haryana to launch low-cost eateries soon

Haryana to launch low-cost eateries soon

February 28, 2017

Low-cost eateries in India are catching everybody's fancy and Indian politicians are no exception. Latest to join the bandwagon will be Haryana that will provide cooked meals at unimaginably low prices. For the last four years, more than half a dozen states have been providing lo...

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Terracotta clay art: An ancient Indian craft still going strong

Terracotta clay art: An ancient Indian craft still going strong

January 12, 2017

Pottery is associated deeply with the Indian history and the fine art of terracotta is still alive and well. This ancient craft shows understanding of various art forms in India and the art not only survived through ages but has also stood out with time.

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Gandhi goes missing on INR 2,000 notes in Madhya Pradesh

Gandhi goes missing on INR 2,000 notes in Madhya Pradesh

January 5, 2017

While Mahatma Gandhi turned his face on the new legal bills of India, a batch of the INR 2,000 notes was found from where the father of the nation literally disappeared.

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Jal Mahotsav – experience the diverse facets of Madhya Pradesh

Jal Mahotsav – experience the diverse facets of Madhya Pradesh

January 2, 2017

The water festival has much to offer to people of all ages and tastes; from hot air balloon rides, paragliding, cycling and early morning yoga sessions, to various water sports like parasailing, motor boat rides and house boat experiences, among other cultural attractions like tr...

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Maharashtra Tourism to make Sarangkheda fair a global attraction

Maharashtra Tourism to make Sarangkheda fair a global attraction

December 29, 2016

Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) organised the Sarangkheda festival in order to boost tourism in Nandurbar. Held as one of the largest horse fairs in India, the festival witnesses the arrival of more than 2,000 horses.

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River Narmada – a spell work by the nature

River Narmada – a spell work by the nature

December 28, 2016

Emerging from central India in the Amarkantak Plateau, River Narmada is considered the holiest among all other sacred rivers in India. It holds a rich, diverse religious significance and geology and the locals have a book full of stories associated with its formations and existen...

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Google pledges to aid Indians find clean restrooms on the go

Google pledges to aid Indians find clean restrooms on the go

December 23, 2016

Global technology giant Google has extended their support in collaboration with the Indian government to develop an added feature that will help people locate public toilets on Google Maps.

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Madhya Pradesh hosts second Jal Mahotsav

Madhya Pradesh hosts second Jal Mahotsav

December 20, 2016

To boost the footfall of both inbound and outbound tourists in the state, the Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board has yet again organised the Jal Mahotsav (water festival), amidst the gleaming waves of Narmada River in Hanuwantiya; but this time, it is bigger and better.

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ATOAI conducts skill development training in Madhya Pradesh

ATOAI conducts skill development training in Madhya Pradesh

December 20, 2016

An 8-day workshop was organised by ATOAI (Adventure Tour Operators’ Association of India) on skill development in adventure tourism from December 7 to 14 in Hanuwantiya, Indira Sagar Dam in Madhya Pradesh.

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Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) members killed after jailbreak

Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) members killed after jailbreak

November 1, 2016

After a jailbreak in Madhya Pradesh in October 2013 by seven Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) members, eight SIMI insiders escaped from behind the bars yet again and were killed on October 31, 2016. A nationwide high alert has been issued after the incident that is raisi...

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