Rourkela: In a major boost to Sundargarh district, the tourism department has initiated action to develop 33 tourist sites following proposals submitted by Deputy Speaker of Odisha Legislative Assembly and Talsara MLA Bhabani Shankar Bhoi and Rourkela MLA Sarada Prasad Nayak.
The state government has accorded priority to the proposal for comprehensive tourism development across the district. Acting on government directives, Additional Secretary of the Tourism Department, Saroj Kumar Swain, has written to Sundargarh Collector Dr. Subhankar Mohapatra seeking detailed reports on the identified tourist spots.
These include:
- Detailed land records
- Verification of ownership
- Preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) with design layouts
- Estimates of required funds
The Additional Secretary, in his letter, stated that once the proposals are evaluated and found suitable, the projects will be taken up on priority for development.