Claiming to be the ‘safest and well-connected destination’, the Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board said the state witnessed a jump in footfall from bordering states within a period of one month. During its virtual roadshow on Friday, the board said with Covid-19 protocols in place and due to transit accessibility, several places in the state are ideal travel destinations.
“Moving a step ahead from the mindful tourism we offered, we have become a heartfelt tourist destination. Contrary to what we expected, we witnessed higher footfall within a period of one month. Between December 15, 2020 to January 15 this year, we have had an estimated 2.25 lakh visitors. It was 1.5 lakh in the same time period in 2019. It is an…