Bhubaneswar, July 23: Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida thanked Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and the Centre for the announcements made for Odisha in the Union Budget.
“I thank Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and the Union government for the announcements made for Odisha to further promote and develop state’s tourism sector," said Parida.
Parida who is also the state’s tourism minister said that for Odisha's development, tourism is a prime sector and she welcomes the announcements made by the Finance Minister for further development in tourism in Odisha.
“There are more than 400 km of coastal highways; there is wildlife, landscapes, and scenery; there are also Buddhist pilgrimage centres here, as well as tribal culture and handlooms. I welcome the announcement made by the Centre for the further development of tourism in Odisha," she said to news agency ANI.
The Finance Minister in her Budget speech said that the government will provide assistance for development of tourism in Odisha which is famed for its scenic beauty. Sitharaman said that the temples, monuments, craftsmanship, wildlife sanctuaries, natural landscapes and pristine beaches of Odisha make it an ultimate tourism destination. "Our government will provide assistance for their development," the Finance Minister said.
Sitharaman further said they have formulated a plan called 'Purvodaya' for the all-round development of the eastern region of the country including the state of Odisha.
