` 1.5 bn CFA boost to Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh has received approval from Central Financial Assistance for three mega tourism projects - Jabalpur, Bundelkhand and Ujjain - from the Ministry of Tourism under the Development of Mega Destinations/Circuits scheme.
“While Jabalpur megacircuit covering Bargi Dam, Katni Mandla, Dindori, Shahdol, Seoni and Amarkantak will receive ` 50 crore (approx.) from the MOT;
` 40 crore have been sanctioned for the development of Ujjain mega circuit covering Omkareshwar, Ratlam, Shajapur, Dhar and Dewas; and ` 36 crore has been sanctioned for Bundelkhand mega circuit which will cover Chhatarpur, Damoh, Panna, Sagar, Tikamgarh,” says Raghvendra Kumar Bargi in Jabalpur. It will also include development of caravan parking bays and facilities at Sonmudha, Kapildhara and Kabir Chabutra. The Ujjain project will include conservation of Mahakaleshwar temple, Gad
` 40 crore have been sanctioned for the development of Ujjain mega circuit covering Omkareshwar, Ratlam, Shajapur, Dhar and Dewas; and ` 36 crore has been sanctioned for Bundelkhand mega circuit
Singh, Managing Director, Madhya Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation (MPSTDC) in an interview with .
The work for Jabalpur Mega Circuit include tourist facilities at Sangram Sagar and development of Tilwara Ghat, Gandhi Smarak Park, Bhedaghat, laser-show activity and adventure sports at Kalika, Jantar Mantar, Bharthari Gufa, Harsiddhi temple, Kapileshwar, development of Fort Badnagar and snake park, Omkareshwar Jhula bridge, Narmada and Kaveri Sangam and Brahmpuri ghat. In the Bundelkhand series, works will also be undertaken to develop an interpretation centre near Western Group of Temples in Chhattarpur, upgradation of Damoh Ghat and development of pathways, informatory signs to indicate ways and distances up to the city. Works will also be undertaken to develop Panna Ghat and development of pathways at Benisagar Talab, as well as improvement and development of Baldu Temple.