Bhopal, the capital of Madhya Pradesh, has gone from being the City of Lakes to the city of industries, whether it's electrical
goods, medicinal, cotton, chemicals or jewelry. Its Old City has given way to a sprawling new city that is buzz with modern development and a publishing boom, whether it's Hindi dailies or translations of Harry Potter. The city is considered to be one of the greenest cities of India and has a mesmerizing fusion of scenic beauty, old historic city and modern urban planning.