Tourism players seek Rs 3,000 cr from Centre to develop sector in Odisha

Claim eastern sector has great potential but is neglected; want Rs 1,000 cr for hotels, RS 100 cr for Buddhist circuit, Rs 650 cr for Samuka beach development, among other initiatives

Stake holders in the travel and tourism industry have sought Rs 3,000 crore from the new Union government for development of the sector in Odisha.

“Prime Minister had declared tourism as a priority subject and we, therefore, appeal before the Prime Minister for giving a special package of Rs 3,000 crore to develop tourism of Odisha, which has the highest tourism potential in eastern India. The Ministry of Tourism has always focused on Kerala, Goa,