Madhya Pradesh Launches 'PM Shri Paryatan Vayu Seva' to Boost Intra-State Connectivity

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav inaugurated the 'PM Shri Paryatan Vayu Seva' intra-state air service, connecting key cities like Bhopal, Indore, and Jabalpur. The service, operating under Public Private Partnership with Jet Serv Aviation, offers a 50% discount for 30 days to boost initial uptake.

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Thursday flagged off the first flight of the newly launched intra-state air service, 'PM Shri Paryatan Vayu Seva,' from Bhopal to Jabalpur.

The initiative aims to connect key cities such as Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur, Gwalior, Ujjain, Rewa, Khajuraho, and Singrauli by air. To encourage initial use, a 50% fare discount is available for the first 30 days.

The Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board operates the service in partnership with M/s Jet Serv Aviation Private Limited (Flyola). Currently, six-seater twin-engine planes are in use, with plans to introduce larger aircraft if demand increases, according to MPTB principal secretary Sheo Shankar Shukla.