The Global Investors Summit (GIS) Bhopal held on 24-25th Feb 2025, marked a significant milestone for Madhya Pradesh’s tourism and hospitality sector, securing investment proposals worth ₹4,468 crore. The event, inaugurated by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, showcased the state’s immense tourism potential through the Madhya Pradesh Tourism Pavilion, attracting investors, industry leaders and stakeholders.

The Tourism Summit at GIS Bhopal on Day 2 was attended by Union Tourism Minister Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Tourism, Culture and Religious Trust & Endowments Minister (Independent Charge) Shri Dharmendra Bhav Singh Lodhi, Actor Shri Pankaj Tripathi, Principal Secretary Tourism, Culture, Religious Endowment Department and Managing Director Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board Shri Sheo Shekhar Shukla and other eminent guests. The summit highlighted Madhya Pradesh’s vast tourism potential, securing key investment proposals and emphasizing sustainable and cultural tourism growth. Industry leaders and stakeholders discussed strategies to boost infrastructure, adventure tourism, and heritage conservation in the state.

Madhya Pradesh presents limitless opportunities and vast potential for tourism investment. Madhya Pradesh not only provides an exceptional wildlife tourism experience but also actively fosters environmental conservation and the principle of coexistence said Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav.

Union Tourism Minister Shri Shekhawat stated that Madhya Pradesh holds immense potential for investment in the tourism sector, standing at the gateway of vast opportunities.

Minister Shri Dharmendra Lodhi said, Madhya Pradesh has introduced investor-friendly policies in the tourism sector and is fully committed to offering all essential facilities, benefits and support to investors. The state has also emerged as a premier destination for film production, with several blockbuster movies recently filmed here.

Actor Shri Pankaj Tripathi, sharing his experiences of shooting in Madhya Pradesh, said My connection with Madhya Pradesh existed long before I became its brand ambassador. There is no need to travel abroad for tourism—everything is right here in Madhya Pradesh.

Principal Secretary Shri Sheo Shekhar Shukla said, gave a presentation on the state’s historical and cultural tourism features, tourism projects, and investment opportunities. He elaborated on the attractive benefits available to investors under the Tourism Policy 2025 and Film Tourism Policy 2025, including a transparent single-window system for approvals, available land parcels, ultra-mega projects, road, rail, and air connectivity, as well as upcoming PPP (Public-Private Partnership) projects.

Additional Managing Director Ms. Bidisha Mukherjee said Additional Managing Director Ms. Bidisha Mukherjee expressed gratitude to all attendees and said At the Global Investors Summit (GIS), the Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board signed six MoUs to strengthen women’s safety, adventure tourism, cultural preservation, and infrastructure development. Notable agreements include a partnership with MakeMyTrip to establish Pink Toilets in Orchha for women travelers and an MoU with IndiaHikes to develop new trekking routes and adventure tourism. Alchemy Cruise Lines will launch a Narmada River cruise to the Statue of Unity, while IndiGo will support tourism development at Gwalior Fort. Additionally, an agreement with UN Women aims to promote gender equality through awareness programs, and Knowledge Marine & Engineering will develop the Narmada Cruise Line Project. These initiatives reinforce Madhya Pradesh’s commitment to sustainable and inclusive tourism.

₹4,468 Crore Investment Proposals Secured in Tourism and Hospitality Sector during GIS

Madhya Pradesh has received investment proposals worth over ₹4,468 crore in the tourism and hospitality sector during the summit. These investments are aimed at expanding tourism infrastructure, including cruise tourism, film production, hotels & resorts, water parks, golf courses and ultra-mega projects.