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Odisha to host Eco Retreats at eight destinations, focus on tourism, adventure ,local livelihoods: Dy CM

Bhubaneswar, Nov 5 (UNI) Odisha is set to strengthen its position as a leading tourism destination with the upcoming Eco Retreats at eight locations across the state, showcasing its rich natural beauty, cultural heritage and growing potential in adventure and experiential tourism.
Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida has called for transforming the Eco Retreat initiative into more than just a hospitality project, stressing that the retreats should offer visitors a holistic tourism experience while generating employment and livelihood opportunities for local communities.
Reviewing the preparations for the upcoming Eco Retreats at a high-level meeting in Bhubaneswar on Thursday, Parida emphasised the need for a community-centric and visitor-friendly approach. She directed officials to ensure quality infrastructure, effective safety arrangements, smooth operations and better facilities at all designated destinations.
Highlighting the importance of local participation, the Deputy Chief Minister said employment generation and community involvement must remain at the heart of the initiative. She asked officials to give priority to local youth while creating job opportunities associated with the Eco Retreats.
Parida also stressed the need to tap Odisha's immense potential in adventure and experiential tourism. She called for introducing suitable adventure sports and recreational activities at the destinations to make them more attractive to tourists.
Underscoring the importance of promoting Odisha's cultural identity, she directed officials to showcase the state's rich traditions, local art forms and cultural heritage through engaging experiences for visitors.
Tourist safety and healthcare preparedness were among the key issues discussed during the review meeting. Parida instructed officials to ensure CCTV surveillance, adequate security arrangements and the availability of paramedical personnel and basic healthcare facilities at all Eco Retreat locations.
The proposed Eco Retreats will be organised at eight destinations across Odisha, offering visitors a diverse range of tourism experiences.
The destinations include Konark, Sonapur Beach, Daringbadi, Talamali, Kolab, Hirakud, Satkosia and Kusumbandh. Talamali, Kolab and Kusumbandh,some of them are being introduced as new destinations under the initiative.
With its focus on nature-based tourism, adventure activities, cultural experiences and community participation, the Eco Retreat initiative is expected to provide fresh momentum to Odisha's tourism sector while creating new economic opportunities for people living in and around these destinations.
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