In a nod to the active interest that States have taken in developing
tourism, Madhya Pradesh and Sikkim swept the National Tourism Award
ceremony with the maximum number of awards. While Madhya Pradesh got
four awards, including best State for tourism infrastructure and best
tourism film, Sikkim got the award for tourism infrastructure in the
north-east and best State for the Clean India campaign.
Besides Madhya Pradesh and Sikkim, Rajasthan and Kerala also bagged the awards. Rajiv Gandhi International Airport at Hyderabad was adjudged the
best airport and New Delhi Railway Station got the award for best
tourist-friendly station in the country.
