Madhya Pradesh Bags ‘Best State Tourism Board’ Award at India Travel Awards 2025

Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board (MPTB) has been awarded the ‘Best State Tourism Board’ Award at the prestigious India Travel Awards 2025, held at Le Meridien, New Delhi. The award was presented by Union Minister for Tourism and Culture, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, in recognition of Madhya Pradesh’s excellence in innovation, sustainable growth, and leadership in the tourism sector.

Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Tourism, Culture, and Religious Trusts and Endowments, Dharmendra Singh Lodhi, said the honour is a matter of great pride for the people of Madhya Pradesh. “Under the leadership of Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav, the state government has resolved to make tourism a driver of development. This award motivates us to bring global recognition to the state’s heritage, natural wealth, and folk traditions while also creating opportunities for employment and self-reliance,” he remarked.

Sheo Shekhar Shukla, Additional Chief Secretary, Tourism, Culture, Home, Religious Trusts and Endowments, and Managing Director of MPTB, credited the award to the team’s collective vision. “Our goal is to create new destinations, strengthen local economies, empower women, preserve traditions, and promote sustainable tourism. This recognition inspires us to position Madhya Pradesh – the ‘Heart of Incredible India’ – as a unique tourism hub where tradition, nature, and modernity blend seamlessly,” he said.

The recognition reflects MPTB’s forward-looking initiatives, including:

• Development of eco-tourism circuits

• Promotion of community-based homestays

• Expansion of adventure and experiential tourism

• Strengthening of hospitality and visitor infrastructure

With this award, Madhya Pradesh reaffirms its commitment to offering tourists a world-class travel experience, highlighting its rich cultural legacy, natural landscapes, and diverse traditions.