Odisha to plan new Tourism Policy for Eco-Tourist Spots

The coastal tourism circuit comprising of Gopalpur, Tampara, Barkul and Satapada has been put on track with approval from Ministry of Tourism Govt of India.

This has been discussed in the Tourism Advisory Committee meeting held under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary Sri Aditya Prasad Padhi in secretariat conference hall on Thursday.

Chief Secretary Sri Padhi directed to work out a structured trip package for various eco-tourism spots in Odisha. Both the departments of Forest & Environment and Tourism have been asked to work out the package in convergence. He further directed to involve local people in management of hospitality and accommodation centers in eco-tourist spots through appropriate training and motivation.

Chief Secretary Sri Padhi directed to develop and popularize those spots where we can provide the real sights and facilities to the tourists. Chief Secretary further advised that eco-tourism spots should also be advertized and popularized through domestic tour operators so as to attract more tourist from various parts of the country.

Tourism department was asked to make the road shows and participation in international tourism promotion events more focused and outcome oriented. The preparatory arrangements for Baristha Nagarika Tritha Yatra Yojana ( BNTYY) has been made. It was decided in the meeting to start the first trip on 25 th July with 1000 persons from Berhampur station.

It is to be noted that, the State government has already started a project for development of various eco-tourism spots. Around 20 eco-tourism sites have been taken up with estimated investment of Rs 100 crore over a period of five years.