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Odisha Deputy CM Inspects Nandankanan Facilities, Calls for World-Class Visitor Experience
✍️ Pragativadi
🗓 01 Oct 2026, 03:36 AM
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Deputy Chief Minister of Odisha visited Nandankanan Zoo and Botanical Garden to assess tourist amenities and urged authorities to upgrade services to meet world‑class standards.
The Deputy Chief Minister of Odisha made a site visit to Nandankanan Zoo and Botanical Garden, located on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar, to review the range of amenities offered to visitors. During the inspection, he examined infrastructure such as entry‑ticket counters, information kiosks, sanitation facilities, and signage that guide tourists through the park.
He highlighted that Nandankanan, a flagship wildlife and botanical destination, should provide a "world‑class" experience comparable to leading global parks. The official stressed the need for better maintenance, enhanced safety measures, and the introduction of digital services to streamline visitor flow.
State tourism officials were asked to prepare a detailed action plan within the next fortnight, outlining upgrades, budget allocations, and timelines. The Deputy CM assured that the government will allocate necessary resources to ensure that Nandankanan remains a premier attraction for both domestic and international tourists.
The visit underscores Odisha's broader push to boost its tourism sector by improving infrastructure and service quality across key heritage and wildlife sites.
He highlighted that Nandankanan, a flagship wildlife and botanical destination, should provide a "world‑class" experience comparable to leading global parks. The official stressed the need for better maintenance, enhanced safety measures, and the introduction of digital services to streamline visitor flow.
State tourism officials were asked to prepare a detailed action plan within the next fortnight, outlining upgrades, budget allocations, and timelines. The Deputy CM assured that the government will allocate necessary resources to ensure that Nandankanan remains a premier attraction for both domestic and international tourists.
The visit underscores Odisha's broader push to boost its tourism sector by improving infrastructure and service quality across key heritage and wildlife sites.