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NEW DELHI | 18 JULY 2026
On the second day of the Conclave, MPTB Managing Director Dr. Ilayaraja T. presented Madhya Pradesh’s compelling tourism investment proposition and highlighted its investor-friendly policies.
Investment of ₹3,801 crore so far, 323 projects approved and over 37,000 employment opportunities generated .
Investor procedures simplified significantly; number of required NOCs reduced from 30 to just 10.
Driven by the visionary leadership of Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav and industry-friendly policies, Madhya Pradesh has emerged as one of the country’s most preferred destinations for tourism investment. The state reaffirmed its position at the FAITH Conclave-2026, being held in New Delhi, demonstrating its potential to play a leading role in realising the vision of a $3 trillion tourism economy under the roadmap of Viksit Bharat 2047.
On the second day of the Conclave, Managing Director of the Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board and Tourism Secretary Dr. Ilayaraja T. presented the state’s tourism investment potential through a Partner Strategy Presentation, highlighting the policy support extended by the state government and the rapid development of tourism infrastructure before global stakeholders.
Investment-Friendly Environment and Remarkable Achievements Presenting a strong picture of the state’s tourism development, Dr. Ilayaraja T. shared key achievements and investment figures:
* A total of 323 tourism projects have been approved and are currently progressing across the state.
* Madhya Pradesh has attracted a total investment of ₹3,801 crore in the tourism sector so far.
* 9,345 new rooms (keys) have been added, strengthening the state’s hospitality infrastructure.
* These initiatives have generated 37,380 direct and indirect employment opportunities for the youth of Madhya Pradesh.
Tourism Policy 2025: A New Era of Ease of Doing Business for Investors
Dr. Ilayaraja T. highlighted that Madhya Pradesh Tourism Policy 2025 has been designed with a strong focus on investor convenience and ease of doing business. The policy introduces several key reforms:
Single-Window Online Portal: An integrated online portal has been established for all necessary approvals. The process has been brought under the ambit of the Public Service Guarantee Act, ensuring approvals within defined timelines.
Simplification of Approvals and NOCs: The number of approvals and NOCs required for setting up new projects has been reduced from 30 to just 10, significantly reducing the time and procedural burden for investors.
Attractive Capital Subsidy: The state government is providing a capital subsidy ranging from 15% to 30% for eligible tourism projects, with a maximum limit of up to ₹90 crore.
Customised Incentive Packages: For large-scale investments, special customised incentive packages can be approved through the Empowered Committee, based on the scale and requirements of the project.
Direct Allocation of Government Land: For Ultra Mega Projects involving investments of more than ₹100 crore, provisions have been made for direct allocation of government land through an invitation-based process.
Promotion of Golf Tourism: To promote golf tourism, up to 10% of the land allocated for golf tourism projects has been permitted for commercial use. Addressing the session, Managing Director Dr. Ilayaraja T. said, “Madhya Pradesh is not only the heart of India but has also emerged as one of the country’s safest and fastest-growing destinations for tourism investment. Our policies are transparent, our processes are simplified, and our approach is progressive. We invite investors from across the country and around the world to be a part of Madhya Pradesh’s growth journey.”
The session was attended by leading hoteliers, tour operators, policymakers and prominent stakeholders from the tourism industry. The participants appreciated Madhya Pradesh’s investor-friendly policies and its progressive approach towards rapid and sustainable tourism development.
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