Prior to this development, in March, MP tourism approached the Apex Court, seeking relief from a National Green Tribunal (NGT) order that mandated the cessation of cruise vessels and other motor-propelled boats in the Bhoj wetland, which is a UNESCO Ramsar Site. Bhoj Wetland, Bhopal was declared as a Ramsar Site in 2002. It is spread in 3201 hectares. MPSTDC is a government agency that conducts and regulates the tourism activities in the state.
