Tribal Tourism Project | 19 Nov 2025

Why in News?

The flagship tribal tourism project of the Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board has received central approval under the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan.

Key Points

• About the Project:
  • The project will establish 86 tribal homestays across 14 villages situated along the Narmada Parikrama route in the districts of Anuppur, Mandla and Dindori.
  • Total estimated cost is ₹10.5 crore, jointly funded by the Ministry of Tourism and the state tourism board.
  • More than 400 tribal families are expected to gain direct income, with additional livelihood opportunities in handicrafts, transport and local food products.
  • The homestays aim to promote responsible tribal tourism, preserve local culture, and integrate remote villages into mainstream tourism circuits.
    
• About Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan:
  • It is an initiative by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs focused on improving development outcomes in tribal-majority villages.
  • The scheme works through multiple ministries and interventions covering livelihood enhancement, infrastructure, social services and rural enterprise promotion.
  • Tourism-based income generation, such as community-run homestays, forms one of the key components under the livelihood and economic empowerment segment.