Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh): Investment proposals worth around ₹3,500 crore were received in Madhya Pradesh’s Gwalior, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced at Regional Tourism Conclave on Saturday.
The CM inaugurated the second day of the conclave, distributed land allotment letters to investors, unveiled new project plans, and carried out virtual foundation stone ceremonies.
He said the conclave has brought many opportunities for local people and promised that Madhya Pradesh will continue on the path of progress. He announced that IndiGo Airlines will use ₹100 crore from its CSR fund to renovate the historic Man Singh Fort in Gwalior.
Before the event, he also held one-to-one meetings with several investors.
Highlighting India’s achievements, the CM said, “Before 2014, India was ranked much lower, but today it has become the world’s fourth-largest economy and is on its way to becoming the third.”
He also announced ₹50 crore for building a permanent campus of Man Singh University, and added that Gwalior’s heritage, like the Man Singh Palace, is so unique that “even Asian Paints would fail to match its colors.”
Tourism Minister Dharmendra Bhav Singh Lodhi said MP is rolling out a ‘red carpet’ for investors with a single-window tourism policy, cutting down permissions from 30 to just 10.
He added that Madhya Pradesh is becoming a tourism hub, noting that last year over 13.47 crore tourists visited the state.
Actor Piyush Mishra also spoke at the conclave, sharing his journey from Gwalior to Bollywood. He stressed the need for proper training facilities in MP for cinema aspirants.
Key investors
Some of the participants who had one-to-one discussions with CM Yadav include:
Aman Nath, Director, Neemrana Hotels Pvt. Ltd.
Vineet Mishra, VP Operations, Accor South Asia
Ravi Gosain, President, Indian Association of Tour Operators
KK Muhammad, Former Regional Director, ASI
Ratish Nanda, CEO, Aga Khan Trust for Culture in India
Asad Lalljee, SVP Essar Group & CEO Avid Learning
Several other leaders from hospitality, healthcare, adventure, and cultural sectors also attended the session.
