Odisha Government Unveils ₹2,000 Crore Tourism Development Initiatives
Odisha cabinet approves two tourism schemes with total outlay of Rs 2,000 cr
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The Odisha cabinet, led by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, has approved two tourism schemes totaling ₹2,000 crore to enhance tourism infrastructure and promote economic growth. Key initiatives include a Tourism Land Bank and a Waterfront Development Scheme, targeting major tourist destinations and urban water bodies.
- 01The Odisha cabinet approved two tourism schemes with a total budget of ₹2,000 crore over five years.
- 02A Tourism Land Bank will be established to develop approximately 5,500 acres of land for hospitality infrastructure.
- 03The Waterfront Development Scheme aims to rejuvenate riverfronts and urban water bodies with an outlay of ₹500 crore.
- 04The initiatives will create investment opportunities in hotels, resorts, and eco-tourism projects across major destinations.
- 05Additional projects include a ₹210 crore women's hostel in Khurda and a ₹112 crore drinking water supply project for Bhubaneswar.
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The Odisha cabinet has sanctioned two significant tourism schemes with a total financial outlay of ₹2,000 crore aimed at enhancing the state's tourism infrastructure. Chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, the cabinet approved the establishment of a Tourism Land Bank, which will identify and develop around 5,500 acres of land across key tourist sites such as Chilika, Puri, and Konark. This initiative, with an estimated cost of ₹1,500 crore over five years, is designed to attract large-scale investments in hospitality and related sectors. Additionally, the Waterfront Development Scheme, budgeted at ₹500 crore, will focus on revitalizing riverfronts and urban water bodies, creating sustainable public spaces while improving urban life quality. Other approved projects include a ₹210 crore women workers’ hostel in Khurda and a ₹112 crore drinking water supply project for parts of Bhubaneswar, reflecting the government's commitment to comprehensive development in the region.
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The initiatives are expected to significantly boost tourism-related investments and improve urban living conditions in Odisha.
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