Odisha to get a boost in tourism with funds from the center

Tourism in the coastal circuit of Odisha to get a boost since the state is all set to get Rs 76.5 crore under Centre's Swadesh Darshan scheme. Out of this amount, about Rs 15.3 crore has already been released in the first installment.
This has been reported in telegraphindia.com dated 8 October 2016.

These funds have been sanctioned for infrastructure growth and development of beaches in Gopalpur, Tampara, Barakul and Satapada. The objective is to develop coastal sites so that they can attract more tourists to the state. Once amenities are improved at various tourist spots on the coastline, the benefit will go to other nearby areas as well.
The improvements will cover roads and, water sports, jetty, water park, solar street lighting, floating restaurants will be developed in these area apart from tourist reception centers. In addition, a sand art and maritime museum will come up at Gopalpur as also a solid waste management and sewerage treatment plant. Gopalpur is one of the favorite spots for tourists.


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