Ujjain's Spiritual City Vision: Transforming Tourism Towards Simhastha Kumbh-2028

Madhya Pradesh is planning to establish a sprawling spiritual city in Ujjain as part of its preparations for Simhastha Kumbh-2028. This initiative aims to enhance tourism, with a focus on spiritual and wildlife attractions. The state government is also implementing policies to boost investment and improve tourism infrastructure.

Madhya Pradesh is set to establish a sprawling spiritual city in Ujjain before the Simhastha Kumbh-2028, announced Chief Minister Mohan Yadav at the Madhya Pradesh Global Investors Summit 2025.

The city, planned over 3,300 hectares, will include amenities like schools, colleges, and hospitals, aiming to bolster the state's potential for spiritual and wildlife tourism.

Investor-friendly policies are underway to attract private sector participation, with initiatives including enhanced connectivity through a new aviation policy and incentives for airlines, as well as an air ambulance service to promote medical tourism.