Odisha to boost adventure tourism to draw international tourists
The Odisha government has announced plans to develop adventure tourism destinations to attract travelers, particularly youth from across India and international visitors.
The Odisha Adventure Tourism Guidelines-2025 was finalised in a meeting held here under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday evening.
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said that ‘tourism projects will be developed in Odisha under the vision of ‘Think India, Think Odisha’.
“The adventure tourism sector will be made so attractive that when tourists think of coming to India, the first thing that would come to their mind is Odisha,” he asserted.
“Aligning with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of Viksit Bharat-2047, plans are being made for the development of various sectors in Odisha, including tourism,” the CM said.
The primary goal of the Odisha Adventure Tourism Guidelines is to establish a range of adventure tourism hubs across the state.
All potential adventure tourism spots in 30 districts of the state will be mapped and developed. Besides, a rafting facility at Satkosia and hot air balloon tourism at Hirakud reservoir will be developed, officials said.
In line with the guidelines, local youth will receive training and certification in various adventure tourism activities, helping generate employment opportunities. To support this, the state will encourage private sector participation through the ‘Go Adventure’ portal.
Additionally, the government will provide attractive incentives to private investors under the Odisha Tourism Policy-2022 to boost tourism sector investments.
Source: PTI
