Madhya Pradesh
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...
Read MoreBhupesh 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...
Read MoreHaryana 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...
Read MoreTerracotta 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.
Read MoreGandhi 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.
Read MoreJal 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...
Read MoreMaharashtra 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.
Read MoreRiver 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...
Read MoreGoogle 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.
Read MoreMadhya 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.
Read MoreATOAI 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.
Read MoreStudents 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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