Tourism hubs in different parts of state

Bhopal, Apr 05: In a bid to attract tourists to its various historic and picturesque destinations, Madhya Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (MPTDC) is planning to develop 'tourism hubs' at different places across the state. "We have achieved considerable success in developing infrastructure including roads across the state. We are now putting our efforts to develop 'Tourism Hubs' at different tourist places including Bhopal, Ujjain, Reva, Satna, Sanchi, etc", Dhruv Narayan Singh, Chairman MPTDC told reporters here on Saturday.

Keeping this in view, the MP State Tourism Development Corporation would organize the Bhopal Carnival on the lines of similar event organized in Goa, this month. MPSTDC is also planning to train local youths at Division level for the hospitality sector. The event would be organized between April 19 and 26. The annual event this year would be organized in cooperation with Bhopal Municipal Corporation, Bhopal Development Authority, Culture Department, Youth and Sports Welfare Department and MP Handicrafts Development Corporation. A Number of cultural and entertainment activities would be organized across the capital during this carnival. The events include traditional tonga Race, bullock cart race, kite competition, extempore and chess etc, informed Dhruv Narain Singh Chairman MPSTDC.

The carnival would also greeted by cultural programs like Qavalli, Mushaira, Kavi Sammelan, Boat Race in Upper Lake, Drawing/ Painting, Laughter Show, Dramas etc. Cuisines from various parts of the state, exhibition by Government Museum, Bharat Bhawan, Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya, Handicraft items of the capital would be a part of the entire event. Lavish display of fire works apart from the cartoon shows would be put on display for the general public. The carnival would take off with the performance from the noted Play back singer Sukhvinder and later eminent artists like Nida Fazli, Wasim Barelvi, Javed Malik Ashroor, Ashok Chakradhar and other would greet the festival. Modern day sports events like cycle race, cricket championship and para sailing would also be organized during the event.