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Time of India
12 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Quality standards, local food to fuel wellness tourism growth: Wellness experts
Ujjain: Stakeholders from the hospitality, wellness, yoga sectors along with experts, emphasised that setting quality standards and the use of locally cultivated food will multiply the benefits and growth of the wellness tourism industry in Madhya Pradesh. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now This was highlighted in the panel discussions held during the Spiritual and Wellness Summit on Thursday. The summit featured two panel discussions focused on 'ideating the partnership model and building wellness ecosystem and workforce', where experts and industry members underlined the need for a clear policy framework, establishing quality standards, a skilled workforce, collaborations and the use of traditional food for wellness. Speakers highlighted that temple city Ujjain possesses the potential to become a hub for wellness and could emerge as a training centre for spiritual and wellness tourism. Experts suggested integrating farmers and tribal communities into wellness tourism to extend its benefits to them. During the introductory session of the panel discussion, principal secretary of Industrial Policy and Investment Promotion, Raghavendra Singh, stated that Ujjain is not only the spiritual centre of Madhya Pradesh but of the entire country, and that this summit acts as an important platform to promote wellness tourism and its ancillary industries in the state. Collector Ujjain, Roshan Kumar Singh, mentioned that 10 lakh square feet of ready-to-move plots are available in Ujjain for the establishment of a spiritual hub and wellness centre.
Time of India
18 hours ago
- Health
- Time of India
Spiritual and Wellness Summit 2025 Ujjain: CM Mohan Yadav says preparing Madhya Pradesh to be a 'state of highest possibilities in country'
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has inaugurated the Ujjain spiritual and wellness summit today and was felicitated by spiritual leader Chidanand Saraswati. In his address, the CM outlined a bold vision for the state and said Madhya Pradesh is preparing to be a land of greatest possibilities. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Yadav stressed the state's efforts to enrich regional industries by underscoring that around ₹30 lakh crore has been invested across various sectors. He cited Madhya Pradesh's geographical centrality and strong air connectivity as key advantages, along with attractive policies, like offering land, which will exceed 25 acres, for medical colleges at just ₹1 to promote 'ease of doing business'. Madhya Pradesh is fully ready to support initiatives that will create real, ground-level impact, Yadav said. The CM also referenced India's ancient scientific wisdom, recalling Jagadish Chandra Bose's declaration at the Royal Society that 'plants have life,' asserting that traditional knowledge systems form the foundation of modern wellness. The ancient city of Ujjain has today become the epicentre of wellness, arts, and culture. With a global wellness vision, Ujjain has hosted the Spiritual and Wellness Summit today. Today is also marked as and Ganga Dussera. Dubbed as the 'cleanest, greenest, and safest' state of India by Sheo Shekhar Shukla, Madhya Pradesh has emerged as a wellness tourism hub. Madhya Pradesh has around 50 offbeat travel destinations, out of which 18 are world heritage sites, which provide an impetus to incorporate wellness into tourism.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
MP aims to boost spiritual and wellness tourism
Indore: In anticipation of the massive Simhastha spiritual gathering in 2028 and the rising tourist influx across spiritual circuits, the Madhya Pradesh govt is eyeing enhancements to its spiritual and wellness tourism offerings. The state is seeking investments in the sector to promote a blend of spirituality and health-focused initiatives. The Indore region, renowned for its key pilgrimage sites such as the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga and Omkareshwar, draws lakhs of devotees each month, providing a spiritual haven for visitors from across the nation. Aiming to capitalise on the growing interest in wellness experiences, the state govt is engaging in discussions with prominent wellness and Ayurveda chains to promote investment in the spiritual circuits and picturesque destinations within Madhya Pradesh. Chandramauli Shukla, managing director of the Madhya Pradesh Industrial Development Corporation (MPIDC), said, "With changing traveller preferences, wellness and spiritual tourism is increasingly in demand. Madhya Pradesh holds immense potential in this sector, and we are committed to creating platforms for businesses to explore our offerings." To kick off these initiatives, the state will host its first-ever Spiritual and Wellness Summit on June 5 in Ujjain, drawing around 300 stakeholders from the hospitality and wellness industries. Shukla emphasised on the importance of positioning Ujjain as the central hub of India's wellness economy, particularly as it prepares to host the Kumbh Mela in 2028, an event anticipated to attract crores globally. The upcoming summit will feature panel discussions aimed at developing a cohesive wellness ecosystem, addressing workforce challenges, and exploring partnership models within the industry. With this focused approach, Madhya Pradesh aims to elevate its status as a premier destination for spiritual and wellness tourism, catering to an evolving market of health-conscious travellers.
