Odisha Channel Bureau Bhubaneswar, Oct 21: A memorandum of understanding was signed between Odisha Government’s Department of Tourism and India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC) here on Tuesday for execution of light and sounds shows at Khandagiri-Udayagiri, Dhauli and Konark.“All these three heritage sites of our State represent confluence of all faiths, namely, Jainism, Buddhism and Hinduism,” Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said while speaking at the MoU signing ceremony.“I compliment the Department for making this project happen which has potential to attract more and more tourists to the State,” Patnaik said.The Chief Minister also thanked the ITDC for their association and wished that the project becomes operational by the time line and much more before the ensuing Nabakalebara festival of Lord Jagannath.Stating that the State Government is committed to make Odisha as one of the preferred tourist destinations, Patnaik requested all stakeholders to cooperate in their endeavour to reach the goal.The cost of the project for implementation of light and sound show at Khandagiri-Udayagiri, Dhauli and Konark is Rs.6.15 crore, Rs.6.06 crore and Rs.6.56 crore respectively.Union Ministry of Tourism has sanctioned Rs.5 crore for each of the projects.The balance amount will be borne by the Odisha Government.The projects are expected to be completed within one year, according to the State Government.
October 21, 2014
October 21, 2014
0 Comment
Related Articles:
- Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurates Eco Retreat Odisha 2021
December 15, 2021, 12:54 pm
- Andhra to give mega tourism project status to investment of over Rs.400 crore
December 18, 2020, 2:54 pm
- Eco Retreat 2020 begins at five locations in Odisha
December 9, 2020, 2:04 pm
- Solar Power: OCF signs MoU with AICN to promote entrepreneurship
December 2, 2020, 12:19 pm
- Daringbadi welcoming tourists
November 30, 2020, 11:26 am
- Bookings open for Eco Retreat Odisha
November 11, 2020, 2:48 pm
- AP hopeful of wooing more tourists from Odisha, WB
November 8, 2020, 1:39 pm
- Odisha Tourism holds workshop on reopening tourism & hospitality sector
November 4, 2020, 2:13 pm
- Andhra to revive boating operations to attract tourists
November 3, 2020, 3:30 pm
- MoBus service to Puri, Konark from World Tourism Day
September 25, 2020, 11:08 am
Breaking News:
- Marjorie Taylor Greene Gets Brutal New Nickname From 'Daily Show' Host Dulcé Sloan
April 19, 2024, 9:36 am - Ukraine claims it shot down a Russian strategic bomber. Moscow says the plane crashed
April 19, 2024, 8:27 am - Pranksters Ask Trump Rally-Goers Some Simple Questions, And... Wow. Just Wow.
April 19, 2024, 8:20 am - Emergency rooms refused to treat pregnant women, leaving one to miscarry in a lobby restroom
April 19, 2024, 4:01 am - Maryland high school student arrested after authorities discovered a 129-page document detailing school shooting plan, police say
April 19, 2024, 2:28 am - Tehran plays down reported Israeli attacks, signals no further retaliation
April 19, 2024, 1:54 am - Hear what Trump said minutes after jury was seated in hush money trial
April 18, 2024, 10:46 pm - Fact Check: People Are Claiming Trump Never Attended His Children's Graduations. Here's What We Found
April 18, 2024, 9:22 pm - Trump loses bid to halt Jan. 6 lawsuits while he fights criminal charges in the 2020 election case
April 18, 2024, 8:45 pm - 3 people arrested in kidnap, torture case in San Jose: police
April 18, 2024, 8:34 pm