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Odisha’s tourism drive needs investment and execution, says Dr. Souvagya Mohapatra
✍️ Business Standard
🗓 12 Oct 2026, 08:46 PM
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Dr. Souvagya Mohapatra stresses that Odisha's upcoming tourism push must be backed by solid investment and effective execution.
Dr. Souvagya Mohapatra, a noted expert on Odisha's tourism, emphasized that the state's upcoming tourism promotion must be backed by substantial investment and effective execution.
She highlighted that while Odisha boasts rich cultural heritage, natural attractions and a growing infrastructure, the sector's potential will remain untapped without targeted funding for facilities, marketing and skill development.
Mohapatra urged the state government and private stakeholders to collaborate on creating tourism circuits, improving connectivity, and ensuring timely completion of projects to attract domestic and foreign visitors.
The call comes as Odisha seeks to diversify its economy and compete with other Indian states that have successfully leveraged tourism for growth.
She highlighted that while Odisha boasts rich cultural heritage, natural attractions and a growing infrastructure, the sector's potential will remain untapped without targeted funding for facilities, marketing and skill development.
Mohapatra urged the state government and private stakeholders to collaborate on creating tourism circuits, improving connectivity, and ensuring timely completion of projects to attract domestic and foreign visitors.
The call comes as Odisha seeks to diversify its economy and compete with other Indian states that have successfully leveraged tourism for growth.