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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...