Travel Mart and 'Gwalior Utsav' to be organised

Gwalior, Aug 6 (UNI) In a bid to promote tourism in northern Madhya Pradesh, a travel mart would be organised here on September 29-30 by bringing all hotel directors, travel agents and other concerned people on one platform.

This was informed by Madhya Pradesh State Development Corporation (MPSTDC) Chairman Dhurvnaryan Singh, MPSTDC Managing Director Ashwini Lohani and local MP Yashodhara Raje Scindia to reporters here today.

A sculpture fair would also be organised between October 1-10 on the lines of famous Surajkund's fair. Sculptors from Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Uttar Pradesh would take part in the function.

Besides, 'Gwalior Utsav' will be organised from October 5-7.

Famous danseuse Mallika Sarokayi and Rajradha Reddy would render their performance during the festival.

Mr Singh said the Centre has approved Rs 2.10 crore for development of tourist spots in Mitawali, Padhawali and Batesar. An amount of Rs three crore was sanctioned for tourist spots in Shivpuri.

He said five tourist hubs -- Gwalior, Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur and Satna -- had been made for boosting tourism in the state.

Tourists can reach these hubs conveniently from where transportation for other places are available.

Mr Singh said efforts were being made to promote medical tourism.

Ms Raje said Jayarogya Hospital -- spread over 70 acres with historical buildings -- could be the main centre for medical tourism.

Mr Singh added that he wished to set up an Ayurveda hospital in the proposed adventure tourism centre in the state capital.

UNI