Madhya Pradesh (MP), meaning Central Province, is a state in central India. Its capital is Bhopal, and the largest city is Indore. Nicknamed the "heart of India" due to its geographical location in India, Madhya Pradesh is the second-largest state by area in the country . With over 75 million inhabitants, it is the fifth-largest state by population in India . It borders the states of UP to the north-east, Chhattisgarh to the south-east, Maharashtra to the south, Gujarat to the west, and Rajasthan to the northwest. The current Chief Minister serving his third consecutive term is Shri Shivraj Singh Chauhan. http://www.mp.nic.in/aboutmp.htm
In the last decade, the state's GDP growth has been much above the national average. Rich in mineral resources, MP has the largest reserves of diamond and copper in India. More than 30% of its area is under the forest cover. Tourism in the state has also blosommed in the recent years. www.mptourism.com