Mahesh Sharma, Union Minister of State for Tourism (Independent Charge), Culture (Independent Charge) and Civil Aviation, held a meeting with Maya Singh, Minister of Women & Child Development of Madhya Pradesh, in New Delhi. Highlighting the potential of tourism in the historical city of Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh, Singh said that the state government wishes to develop tourism in Gwalior by setting up an historical Museum of Rani Laxmibai which along with the Statue of the great freedom fighter can become a tourist attraction.
Singh demanded that Centre should help the state to promote tourism prospects with the help of historical heritage associated with the statue of the great freedom fighter. She also requested the Centre to develop a convention centre in the name of Rani Laxmibai. Sharma assured Singh that the Centre will explore all possibilities to meet the demands of the state.