CM Mohan Yadav Inaugurates MP Travel Mart 2026, ₹848 Crore Tourism Deal Inked

Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh: Chief Minister Mohan Yadav inaugurated the 7th edition of the Madhya Pradesh Travel Mart (MPTM 2026) at Kushabhau Thakre International Convention Centre, emphasizing the state's rich cultural heritage and wildlife conservation efforts. The four-day event, held at Minto Hall, showcased the state's unique customs like offering liquor to deities and the conservation of tigers and cows drinking from the same river.

Highlighting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision, Yadav announced the imminent launch of India's largest pumped hydro storage facility near Gandhi Sagar Dam in Mandsaur-Neemuch region, an area within the Chambal River basin.

During the inauguration, twelve strategic MoUs and agreements were signed, focusing on skill development, rural and adventure tourism, film and media promotion, smart tourism, and heritage conservation. A monumental Rs 848.40 crore investment deal was signed between the MP Tourism Board and ARM Foods Pvt Ltd for constructing an international-standard golf course, villas, a wellness resort, and a luxury hotel in Ramgarh, Sehore. This project is projected to create 920 direct jobs and hundreds of indirect opportunities.

Additionally, Letters of Award worth Rs 252 crore were presented for 14 major projects, encompassing hotels, wellness resorts, luxury tented camps, eco-tourism units, and wayside amenities along three major tourism routes. A new MP Tourism website and a coffee table book were officially released. The Madhya Pradesh Travel Mart 2026 attracted over 200 influencers and showcased the state's cultural, wildlife, and tourism offerings.