Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will attend the two-day FAITH Conclave 2026 in New Delhi on 16 and 17 July, joining national policymakers and hospitality industry leaders to chart a roadmap for positioning tourism as a core driver of India's economic growth, employment, and regional development.

About the Conclave

Organised by the Federation of Associations in Indian Tourism and Hospitality (FAITH) — the apex body for India's travel and hospitality sector — the event is being held under the theme 'Incredible India: Invaluable Economics'. Senior government functionaries, tourism experts, and private sector leaders are expected to deliberate on policy reforms and investment strategies aimed at making tourism a stronger contributor to the national economy.

The Tourism Growth Charter

A central agenda item at the conclave is the proposed Tourism Growth Charter, a time-bound action plan designed to expand tourism opportunities across India. The charter calls for according infrastructure status to the tourism sector, developing 50 tourist destinations in mission mode, and more effectively promoting 'Brand India' in global tourism markets.

The charter also proposes simplifying the visa regime, scaling up investment in tourism infrastructure, and encouraging greater private sector participation through a single-window clearance mechanism. According to the Madhya Pradesh government, the charter 'seeks to accelerate economic growth, generate employment and promote balanced regional development by unlocking the full potential of the tourism sector.'

What Madhya Pradesh Stands to Gain

Chief Minister Yadav's presence at the conclave is seen as a strategic opportunity to showcase Madhya Pradesh's tourism credentials before a national audience of policymakers and industry stakeholders. The state government noted that Madhya Pradesh 'has emerged as an attractive tourism and investment destination,' and expressed confidence that the Chief Minister's participation 'is expected to open new avenues for tourism investment and further strengthen the state's position on the national tourism map.'

Madhya Pradesh — home to UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as Khajuraho, Sanchi, and the Bhimbetka rock shelters, as well as prominent wildlife reserves including Kanha and Bandhavgarh — has been actively positioning itself as a top-tier destination for both domestic and international travellers.

Broader Industry Context

The FAITH Conclave comes at a moment when India's travel and hospitality sector is pressing for long-overdue structural reforms. Industry bodies have repeatedly called for infrastructure status for tourism — a designation that would unlock lower-cost financing and priority project approvals. The single-window clearance proposal, if adopted, could significantly reduce the regulatory friction that has historically slowed private investment in the sector.

With the conclave's outcomes expected to feed into national tourism policy discussions, all eyes will be on whether the Tourism Growth Charter gains formal government endorsement in the weeks ahead.