Odisha in "Swadesh Darshan" Scheme to get 76.5 Cr.
Development of Gopalpur, Tampara, Barakul and Satapada
Bhubaneswar, 06/10/ 2016:
Odisha will be provided central financial assistance to the tune of 76.5 Cr. for
development of coastal circuit Gopalpur, Tampara, Barakul and Satapada undr "Swadesh
Darshan" scheme. About 15.3 Cr. has been released as first instalment for the purpose.
Infrastructure growth and beach development and will be the priority on circuit tourism
in the state, said Sri Ashok Chandra Panda, Minister, Tourism & Culture.
Minister Sri Panda said that although Odisha was included in "Swadesh Darshan"
scheme, till date no project was approved but demand of State Government has been
considered recently for tourism development in the above places which will be a major
boost for state tourism.
Roads, water sports, jetty, water park, solar street lighting, floating restaurants will be
included in the above development. Besides, tourist reception centres will be opened at
all these places. Sand art and maritime museum will come up at Gopalpur while
implementation of solid waste management and sewerage treatment plant has been
mooted.
Commissioner-cum-Secretary, Tourism Department, Government of Odisha will work as
the nodal officer while Odisha Tourism Development Corporation(OTDC) has been
entrusted for implementation of the projects, said Minister Sri Panda.
Surya Mishra
Information Officer