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MP & UP Boost Ties: Trade, Tourism & Craft Corridors in Focus at Varanasi Summit

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will participate in the Madhya Pradesh-Uttar Pradesh Cooperation Conference in Varanasi on March 31. The conference aims to strengthen partnerships in trade, investment, and skills, with several MoUs expected to be signed. A key focus will be the joint development of the Kashi-Ujjain-Chitrakoot religious tourism circuit to make pilgrimage more organized and appealing. The event will also see collaboration between artisans from MP's silk clusters and Banarasi weavers to advance the 'Ganga-Narmada Craft Corridor'.

Key Points: MP-UP Cooperation Conference in Varanasi: MoUs, Tourism & Investment

  • Strengthening trade & investment ties
  • Developing Kashi-Ujjain-Chitrakoot tourism circuit
  • Promoting joint branding for crafts like Chanderi & Banarasi silk
  • Signing sectoral MoUs on skill development & tourism
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CM Yadav to attend MP-UP Cooperation Conference in Varanasi on March 31; MoUs likely

CM Mohan Yadav to attend MP-UP summit in Varanasi on Mar 31. Focus on trade, Kashi-Ujjain tourism circuit, and Ganga-Narmada Craft Corridor.

"MP-UP Cooperation Conference 2026 will present a robust model for regional development by attracting investment, generating employment, and preserving cultural heritage. - State Government Press Note"

Bhopal, March 28

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will participate in the 'Madhya Pradesh-Uttar Pradesh Cooperation Conference' to be held in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, on March 31.

The conference, aimed at strengthening partnerships in trade, investment, and skills between the two neighbouring states, will also witness the signing of agreements between the Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh governments across several sectors, including trade, industrial investment, skill development, handicrafts promotion, and tourism.

The summit will place special emphasis on linking One District-One Product (ODOP) initiatives, GI-tagged products, traditional crafts, and agri-food products with branding, marketing, and export opportunities.

"MP-UP Cooperation Conference 2026 will present a robust model for regional development by attracting investment, generating employment, and preserving cultural heritage through strong collaboration between Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh," the state government said in a press note on Saturday.

It added that the conference will hold detailed discussions on the proposed development of the Kashi-Ujjain-Chitrakoot religious tourism circuit as a joint tourism product between the two BJP-ruled neighbouring states.

"The initiative will emphasise the development of a structured and coordinated tourism model, facilitated by the participation of key stakeholders such as tour operators and IRCTC. The development will render religious tourism more organised, accessible, and appealing, thereby increasing both the volume of tourists and their average duration of stay across the two states," it said.

On this occasion, artisans from Madhya Pradesh's renowned Chanderi and Maheshwar silk clusters will collaborate with Banarasi silk weavers to advance joint branding, market expansion, and the 'Ganga-Narmada Craft Corridor' concept.

Chief Minister Yadav will also visit the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor to study crowd flow design, infrastructure layout, and pilgrim management systems.

"This visit will serve as more than just a routine inspection. It will provide a valuable opportunity to understand successful models of modern urban planning and pilgrimage site management. Drawing upon this experience, a practical approach will be formulated for the development of religious sites, expansion of amenities, and systemic improvements within Madhya Pradesh," the statement added.

- IANS

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Priya S
Finally, some focus on developing the Kashi-Ujjain-Chitrakoot circuit properly. These are our spiritual jewels but the infrastructure for pilgrims is often lacking. Hope this leads to better facilities, cleaner surroundings, and smoother travel. More power to both states!
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Rohit P
Good step, but I hope this isn't just another event for photo-ops and signing MOUs that never get implemented. We need real, on-ground results - jobs for our youth, better markets for our artisans, and actual investment flowing in. The proof will be in the execution.
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Sarah B
As someone who loves traveling in India, organizing the religious tourism circuit is much needed. If they can manage crowds like at the Kashi Corridor and improve connectivity, it will make visiting these incredible places a much better experience for both domestic and international tourists.
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Vikram M
Skill development partnership is key. Both MP and UP have a huge young population. If they can train them in modern skills alongside traditional crafts, it will be a game-changer for the entire region's economy. Jai Hind!
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Michael C
Interesting model of interstate cooperation. Focusing on specific, tangible sectors like handicrafts, tourism, and skill development is smarter than vague agreements. The craft corridor concept is particularly innovative. Hope other states learn from this.

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