Bhopal, 25 February (HS): Film actor Pankaj Tripathi also arrived on Tuesday, the last day of the two-day Global Investors Summit organized at the Indira Gandhi National Museum of Man in the capital Bhopal. Addressing the session focused on the tourism sector, he said that he loves MP and he will develop infrastructure here. Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat also participated in this session.
Actor Pankaj Tripathi said,The Madhya Pradesh Tourism Department had made a documentary in 2007. It showed that a woman comes to visit MP. I become a guide and take her to Bhimbetka, Sanchi, Bhojpur, Gwalior. At that time I saw the beauty of MP. I fell in love with MP then. He said that I am fortunate that I was born in Bihar, my karmabhoomi is Mumbai and I have a connection with MP.
Tripathi said ,Come to the heart of India and feel the beauty of this state, the people here, the atmosphere here and the infrastructure here attracts everyone. He thanked the Madhya Pradesh government and Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav and said that you have given unprecedented encouragement to tourism and cinema.
Tripathi also urged tourists to visit Madhya Pradesh, especially for its forests and rich heritage.
You don't need to travel to South Africa to experience a forest; we have beautiful, vast forests right here in Madhya Pradesh, he said.
The actor also noted how the state offers a peaceful environment for shooting films, with no disruptions or interference from locals.
Speaking after the summit, Tripathi stated, Madhya Pradesh is fantastic. I have shot five films here, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to showcase its beauty to the world.
Meanwhile, Madhya Pradesh Tourism Department is planning major developments in the sector, with a focus on attracting investments.
The state has identified over 1,000 hectares of land for tourism infrastructure expansion and aims to strengthen its position as a leading tourism destination.
As part of this effort, the state introduced the Tourism Policy 2025 and Film Tourism Policy 2025, which include exclusive incentives for investors.
During the second day of the summit, a panel discussion was held on how tourism and culture could help create a Future-Ready Madhya Pradesh.
The state is actively seeking investments for tourism-related projects, offering preferential incentives for mega projects with investments exceeding Rs 100 crore.
The state's new tourism policies include capital grants ranging from 15 to 30 per cent and land allocation for up to 90 years at collector guideline rates.
The aim is to enhance Madhya Pradesh's tourism appeal, including the development of hotels, resorts, and eco-tourism initiatives.
To support this growth, the state has established an Investment Promotion Cell to ensure transparency in land allocation and timely approvals for tourism destination.
Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar
