19th December 2024: The Secretary of the Tourism Department, along with the District Collector and the Additional Superintendent of Police, visited the picturesque locations of Pandhi village and the Kolab Reservoir in Koraput . These areas are known for their stunning natural beauty, offering serene landscapes that are both captivating and soul-stirring.
ଆଜି ପର୍ଯ୍ୟଟନ ବିଭାଗର ସଚିବ, ଜିଲ୍ଲାପାଳ ଏବଂ ଆରକ୍ଷୀ ଅଧିକ୍ଷକ, କୋରାପୁଟଙ୍କ ସହ ମିଶି କୋରାପୁଟର ପଣ୍ଡି ଗ୍ରାମ ଏବଂ କୋଲାବ ଜଳଭଣ୍ଡାର ପରିଦର୍ଶନ କଲି। ଏଠାକାର ପ୍ରାକୃତିକ ପରିବେଶ ଅତ୍ୟନ୍ତ ମନୋରମ ଏବଂ ହୃଦୟସ୍ପର୍ଶୀ। ଏହି ଅଞ୍ଚଳରେ ପର୍ଯ୍ୟଟନର ବିକାଶ ପାଇଁ ଅପାର ସଂଭାବନା ଅଛି ଏବଂ ଏଥିପାଇଁ ବିଭାଗ ତରଫରୁ ଖୁବ୍ ଶୀଘ୍ର ଯୋଜନା… pic.twitter.com/TsX6vFqb8d
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The visit highlighted the immense tourism potential of the region, which is rich in natural resources and offers a peaceful escape for nature lovers. The Department of Tourism has recognized the scope for further development of tourism infrastructure in this area. Plans for promoting Koraput as a tourist destination are already in the pipeline, and the department aims to implement them at the earliest.
With its lush greenery, tranquil lakes, and rich cultural heritage, Koraput is poised to become a prominent spot for eco-tourism and adventure tourism in Odisha. The local authorities are working together to ensure that the region’s tourism development is sustainable, benefiting both the economy and the environment.