Pankaj Tripathi Hails Film Shooting Experience In MP

Bollywood actor Pankaj Tripathi also attended the event on tourism on day-2 of GIS here in Bhopal. He said he was so impressed by the beauty and supportive people here that he has planned a jungle trip here with his family for next month.

"The people here are so supportive. We have shot several films here, from Stree, Lukka Chupi to Ludo. We have never encountered any problem. The residents never raised any objection when we would do late-night shooting for Stree 2 in Chanderi."

Tripathi further invited all to cherish the 'Heart of India'.

MP is the future hub of tourism & travel industries: Union Minister of Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat

Multiple departmental events have been scheduled throughout the day. Union Minister of Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav attended a session on tourism.

Addressing the gathering, Minister Shekhawat said India's domestic tourism numbers stand at 250 crore, excluding numbers of Maha Kumbh.

"India is standing on a door of opportunities, especially Madhya Pradesh. The herat of India has all hat it takes to satisfy a tourist's heart-- from hills to jungle, water bodies, historical and cultural sites. And the significant growth in the infrastructure here has made Madhya Pradesh a favourable place for tourism, said the Union Minister.

He hailed the incentives offered by the state to businesses, emphasising that Madhya Pradesh will become a hub of travel and tourism industries in the coming future.

Urbanisation Expected To Reach 50% In India: Khattar

Addressing the gathering, Union Minister Khattar said that urban population increasing rapidly across the world. In India, it is expected to reach till 50% from current 32%.

He underlined the necessity to develop urban facilities from now itself so to cater to future needs.

The urban minister also highlighted the need to provide houses to roofless families at cheaper rate.

Will Make MP No.1 In Urbanisation: Minister Vijayvargiya

A brief presentation was given on Indore's Hukumchand Mill and use of its land for residential and commercial use.

Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya said suggestions will be taken to make state as number one in urbanisation. He said necessary amendments will be made in the policy related if required.

Union Minister Of Urban Affairs Mohan Lal Khattar Chairs Session On 'Unlocking Land Value In Cities'

Day-2 of the Global Investors Summit in Bhopal began with a session on 'Unlocking Land Value In Cities'. The event aims to explore the possibilities of the urban land in a planed manner and its related policies.

Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs Mohan Lal Khattar is chairing the session.

CM Mohan Yadav, MP Urban Development Minister Vishvas Sarang, Minister of state Pratima Bagri, Mayor Malti Rai were also present on the occasion.