Madhya Pradesh, Dec 9:
Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board has been awarded the ‘Sanctuary Asia Award’ for ‘The Best Sustainable
Wildlife Tourism State’ at the Tough Tigers Wildlife Tourism Awards at a ceremony held in New Delhi on
December 6, 2023.
At the function, a short film based on various tourism destinations and products of the state was
screened by Madhya Pradesh Tourism. Through audio-visual presentation, information based on various
historical, natural, spiritual, folk and craft arts and wildlife tourism of Madhya Pradesh was shared.
Madhya Pradesh, the heart of Incredible India, was portrayed as an attractive and ideal destination to
visit.
Principal Secretary Tourism and Culture and Managing Director Tourism Board Shiv Shekhar Shukla said
that Madhya Pradesh is the Tiger State of the country and tourists from all over the world come to the
national parks here to see tigers. To increase the number of tourists in the state as well as to reduce the
negative impact on the environment, various efforts are being made like eco-friendly homestays around
forest areas, waste management, and creating awareness among tourists.
It should be noted that Madhya Pradesh is a rich state from the point of view of wildlife. With 12 national
parks and 24 wildlife sanctuaries, it is rich in natural resources such as various plants, animals and birds.
