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LIGHT HOUSE TOURISM PROJECTS

The State-wise list of 65 Lighthouses earmarked for development of tourism on PPP mode is annexed and the State-wise summary is listed below: S.No. Name of the State No. of Lighthouses 1. Gujarat 13 2. Tamil Nadu 11 3. Kerala 10 4. Andhra Pradesh* 09 5. Maharashtra 05 6. Karnataka 05 7. Odisha 05 8. West Bengal 03 9. Andaman ...

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Tourism Sector contributes around 15% in total employment of the country as per 3rd Tourism Satellite Account (TSA) for the years 2017-18, 2018-19 and 2019-20

Key Highlights: Tourism Sector Contributes approx. 15% in overall employment of the country: 3rd TSA Approx 228 million jobs (both direct and indirect) due to tourism The Ministry of Tourism under its Swadesh Darshan scheme has sanctioned 76 projects under identified themes which includes 2 projects under Rural Theme.  Identification, Promotion and Development of Tourism is primarily the responsibility of the ...

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‘Eco Retreat’ will certainly welcome you

Odisha is not only a land of magnificent monuments, intricate handicrafts, colourful fairs and festivals, Odishi Dance and Music; but also a land of golden beaches, precipitous waterfalls, sprawling lakes, healing hot springs, luxuriant forests. Odisha Tourism, the Tourism development wing of the Odisha government is organizing ‘Eco Retreat Odisha’ at multiple tourist destinations in the State during every winter season. ...

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Odisha Welcomes You…. The Mesmerising Chilika Lake

Flocks of migratory waterfowl arrive from as far as the Caspian Sea, Lake Baikal, Aral Sea, remote parts of Russia, Kirghiz steppes of Mongolia, Central and South East Asia, Ladakh and the Himalayas, to feed and breed in the fertile waters of Chilika lake; which can be visited most conveniently through Balugaon, Barkul, Rambha and Satpada close to Puri. After ...

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Eco-Tourism Promotion in Odisha

The Odisha state government has identified brand new locations for setting up year-round eco-retreat sites, nature camps, day destinations, river cruise, boating, jungle safari, wildlife sighting towers throughout the state.   Tourism is vital for the success of many economies around the world. There are several benefits of tourism on host destinations. Tourism boosts the revenue of the economy, creates ...

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Projects sanctioned under Swadesh Darshan and Prashad Schemes of Ministry of Tourism 

The Ministry of Tourism under its schemes of Swadesh Darshan and PRASHAD provides Financial Assistance to State Governments/Union Territories/Central Agencies for developing tourism infrastructure in the country. The State Governments/Union Territories Administrations regularly submit utilization certificates for the funds released to them by the Ministry based on which the next installment of funds are released in conformity with the GFRs ...

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3686 centrally protected monuments/sites under the Archaeological Survey of India: Dr. Mahesh Sharma

There are 3686 centrally protected monuments/sites under the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). The conservation and maintenance of these monuments, including forts and temples, is done regularly as per the availability of resources.  They are in a good state of preservation.Under the National Culture  Fund (NCF) several PSUs, financial institution, etc. have come forward to provide funds for various amenities ...

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Hotel Industry in Odisha

Odisha needs a clear strategy, by branding ‘Odissi Style’ to show that it is different and better than its competitors. Do not brand it like Kerala or Goa. This is not about changing logos, livery and creative advertising. The state has to offer a new brand proposition to the consumer and communication has to be aligned to what can be ...

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