Vice-Prez presents 8 national tourism awards to MP

Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh tourism received national awards in 8 different categories during a ceremony organised in the presence of Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar in New Delhi. Tourism minister Usha Thakur received the awards, on the occasion.
Union tourism minister G K Kishan Reddy, Union minister of state for tourism Ajay Bhatt presented the award to Usha Thakur.
Minister Thakur said that it is a proud moment for Madhya Pradesh to receive the award from the tourism ministry. She said, "Under the guidance of chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, the state has made innovations in tourism which will continue in the future also. This award is the result of the hard work of all the officers and employees of the tourism department," said Thakur.
Principal secretary Shukla said that the National Tourism Award will act as an inspiration for all of us. "Work has already been started in the state on the theme of World Tourism Day 2022 'Re-thinking tourism'.
The state has received awards for the first time in the categories “Clean Tourism Place – Western Region” (Ujjain) and “Incredible India bed and breakfast establishment approved by state government” (Courtyard Homestay, Mandla). Guides of Madhya Pradesh has been honoured for the fourth time in a row for Best Wildlife Guide.