Governor outlines vision to turn Odisha into global tourism hub
"A world-class tourism base will play a crucial role in achieving the vision of a developed Odisha by 2036 and a developed India by 2047," he said.
"Tourism is one of the fastest-growing economic sectors and holds potential for direct and indirect employment in various fields, including hospitality, food and beverages, transportation, tourism guides, handicraft and cultural activities. Tourism also significantly impacts trade, investment, infrastructure development and social inclusion.
Furthermore, it can create resources for preserving cultural and natural heritage and contribute positively to sustainable development," he added.
Highlighting Odisha's rich nature, wildlife and cultural heritage, Kambhampati said the focus on transforming Puri into a global spiritual centre, developing heritage circuits like Bhubaneswar-Puri-Konark, and the integrated development of Buddhist sites like Ratnagiri, Udayagiri and Lalitgiri and eco-tourism projects helped attract global tourists.
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These sites offer tourists a rich experience through their ancient civilisation, magnificent temple heritage, scenic landscapes, artistic legacy and biodiversity.
Besides, key infrastructure developments, including air connectivity from Bhubaneswar to global destinations like Dubai and Abu Dhabi, and plans for the expansion of electric bus services, developing new ropeway projects, and establishing inland waterways connectivity in Chilika and Bhitarkanika can help in putting Odisha on the global map.
"The tourism department is also planning to set up a facilitation cell to aid easy approvals for investors in the hospitality sector," said tourism director Mansi Nimbhal.
The conclave, organised by the Hotel and Restaurant Association of Odisha (HRAO), serves as a platform to discuss transformative initiatives for the tourism sector.
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