In an attempt to attract domestic tourists from Western region, the Department of Tourism (DoT), Government of Odisha, recently organized its roadshow in Mumbai. The objective was to promote the state and its variety of tourism products in the western part of India. The Department has been focusing to woo domestic tourist from across India. “It has already organised various roadshows last year and this year we are organising 10 roadshows. It is a happy coincidence that one of such roadshow is being organised in this great city of Mumbai,” stated a release to media.
According to release, a progressive and investment friendly Tourism Policy has been in operation since April 2013. “As per the policy a State Level Single Window Committee has been created for speedy implementation of the projects; several incentives have been announced for the Tourism stake holders as part of promotional initiatives. In August last year, the Light & Sound Show (SEL) has been started at Dhauli and to follow in at Konark and Khandagiri-Udayagiri,” the release said.
Apart from these, the DoT is also organized a number of events like Konark Festival (1st – 5th December), International Sand Art Festival (1st – 5th December), Parab Tribal Festival (16 – 18 November), Dhanu Yatra Festival (Dec – Jan) Rajarani Music Festival (18 – 20 January), Mukteswar Dance Festival (14 – 16 January) etc. to attract more of domestic and international tourists.
Odisha Tourism Development Corporation has also been playing a key role in the promotion & development of Tourism in the state. It covers a wide range of facilities to the tourists and visitors with its 22 strategically located hotels & restaurants with fine Odia delicacies, boat riding in Chilika Lake, tour & travels and transport facilities. Above all Odisha is a peaceful state and the people are hospitable. The state capital Bhubaneswar is a modern city having good connectivity (both rail and air) to all major cities of the country. The Airport has opened to international sector and will definitely give a surge in tourist traffic. Hope your journey to Odisha will be a memorable one.
