Tourism boom in MP

Tourist footfall increased by 526% in 2024 compared to 2020

- PRESS TRUST OF INDIA

Madhya Pradesh recorded a 526 per cent rise in the number of domestic and foreign tourists who visited the state in 2024 compared to 2020, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said Wednesday.

He said the "holy land” of Madhya Pradesh had become the first choice of tourists, highlighting prominent attractions such as scenic hinterlands, a rich religious legacy, and diverse wildlife.

"The 526 per cent increase in the footfall of domestic and foreign tourists visiting MP in 2024 compared to 2020 is a matter of joy, immense happiness and pride for all of us," Yadav stated, highlighting the state's natural beauty, cultural richness, and amazing wildlife.

A senior official said the cultural and historical heritage, natural beauty, and diverse wildlife are attracting tourists to "Incredible Madhya Pradesh".

Principal Secretary of Tourism and Culture Department and MP Tourism Board's MD, Shiv Shekhar Shukla, said a record 13.41 crore tourists visited the state in 2024a significant rise of 19.6 per cent compared to 2023, 50.6 per cent from 2019 and 526 per cent compared to 2020.