Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav said that Madhya Pradesh has long been a favourite destination for filmmakers. Shooting in Madhya Pradesh has become even more attractive from a business perspective with the introduction of the state government’s new Film and Tourism Policy-2025. He emphasized that this policy would enhance the state’s global image by showcasing its beauty on the big screen while boosting the economy and generating employment opportunities. Chief Minister Dr. Yadav further remarked that the Golden Global Gate of film production and the tourism industry has been opened through the Global Investors Summit (GIS) in Bhopal. He highlighted that Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, during the inauguration of GIS-Bhopal, underscored the pivotal role of technology, textiles, and tourism in India’s development. By the year 2047, tourism is expected to contribute over 10 percent to India’s GDP.
New policy in GIS-Bhopal becomes the basis for investment of crores
The Tourism Department’s presentation of the new Film and Tourism Policy at GIS-Bhopal captivated film producers and key players in the tourism industry. They expressed confidence that the policy would create a more favourable investment climate in the state while fostering long-term growth in the sector. As a result, investment proposals worth over Rs 68 thousand crore have been received in tourism, film tourism, and the hospitality sector. This massive investment is expected to generate 1.2 lakh new jobs, significantly boosting the state's tourism industry.