State PCS - Madhya Pradesh (MP PCS)

• 19 Nov 2025

Tribal Tourism Project

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.