MPEDB partners with ATOAI to promote sustainable adventure tourism in Madhya Pradesh

The Madhya Pradesh Eco-Tourism Development Board (MPEDB) has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI) to promote safe, sustainable and community-focused adventure tourism across Madhya Pradesh. The MoU was signed at Vallabh Bhavan, Bhopal in the presence of Ashok Barnwal, Additional Chief Secretary (Forest), Government of Madhya Pradesh. The MoU was executed by Sameeta Rajora, PCCF, MP Forest Department & CEO, MPEDB,and Nirat Bhatt, Hon. Treasurer, ATOAI. Yog Chinmoy Dutt, Executive Committee Member and Co-Chair (Western & Central Region), ATOAI, was also present. Under this partnership, MPEDB and ATOAI will work jointly to:• Identify priority projects and budgets for adventure tourism development• Provide technical expertise and operational best practices• Ensure adherence to national and international safety standards• Organize training and capacity-building programs for local communities• Promote low-impact, carbon-neutral tourism models• Mobilize CSR/CER investments to strengthen destination infrastructure and livelihoods On the same day, a new eco-tourism site at Magarpath (near Kolar Dam) near Ratapani National Park was inspected by Barnwal, reinforcing Madhya Pradesh’s commitment toresponsible, community-led tourism infrastructure.