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Dharmendra Pradhan lays foundation for Rs 135 crore eco-resort in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, Nov 11 (UNI) A Rs 135-crore five-star eco-resort is set to come up near Tikarpada in Angul district’s Satkosia region, with former union Minister and Sambalpur MP Dharmendra Pradhan laying its foundation stone on Wednesday in a bid to tap the region’s tourism potential.
The resort, ‘Surjyabana’, promoted by Surya Hospitality Group, will be developed on 30 acres of private land, around 18 km from Tikarpada, and is expected to be completed within two-and-a-half years.
Pradhan said the project should boost the local economy and create employment opportunities for youths.
An open training laboratory will also be set up to equip local youths with skills and improve their employability. He urged the management to source organic food and other supplies from local producers to benefit the rural economy.
Highlighting Angul’s natural beauty and cultural heritage, he cited Satkosia, Kapilash, Maa Hingula shrine, Talcher’s palaces and the Jagannath temple at Puranagada as key tourism attractions.
He also referred to Central assistance for Satkosia’s development.
The programme was presided over by Surya Group managing director Biswajit Pattnaik. Dhenkanal MP Rudra Narayan Pany and MLAs Ashok Mohanty, Agasti Behera and Pratap Pradhan attended the event.
Earlier, Pradhan inaugurated Prajamandal Bhawan at Talcher, built with funds from the District Mineral Foundation.
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