Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav has emphasized the need for seamless air connectivity to give new dimensions to tourism in Madhya Pradesh. He has directed officials to enhance air connectivity in every possible way, ensuring that tourists can easily visit the state's rich historical and cultural heritage. Collaboration between the Aviation, Culture, Tourism, and Medical Departments is essential to achieve this goal. The state government is committed to providing all necessary facilities and support to develop Madhya Pradesh as a regional aviation hub. These directives were given during a review meeting of the Aviation Department at Samatva Bhavan (Chief Minister’s residence) on Tuesday.
CM Dr. Yadav highlighted the inconvenience caused to the general public due to traffic restrictions during VVIP and VIP movements. To address this issue permanently, he instructed the construction of a new helipad near Vallabh Bhavan (Secretariat) and the Chief Minister’s residence. This initiative will save time and ease difficulties for all. The meeting was attended by Chief Secretary Shri Anurag Jain, Additional Chief Secretary (CM Office) Dr. Rajesh Rajoura, Additional Chief Secretary (Aviation) Shri Sanjay Kumar Shukla, Aviation Commissioner Shri Chandra Mauli Shukla, and other senior officials.
The Chief Minister underscored the vast potential of religious, medical, cultural, and tribal tourism in Madhya Pradesh. He instructed officials to develop aviation infrastructure aligned with employment opportunities and introduce job-oriented diploma and degree courses in pilot and crew training institutions. He also stressed the need to increase the number of pilots in the state by recruiting and training new candidates.