{"id":36526,"date":"2024-07-23T18:06:16","date_gmt":"2024-07-23T18:06:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thenftimes.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/23\/union-budget-2024-spotlights-odishas-tourism-potential-under-purvodaya-scheme-n-f-times\/"},"modified":"2024-07-23T18:06:20","modified_gmt":"2024-07-23T18:06:20","slug":"union-budget-2024-spotlights-odishas-tourism-potential-under-purvodaya-scheme-n-f-times","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thenftimes.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/23\/union-budget-2024-spotlights-odishas-tourism-potential-under-purvodaya-scheme-n-f-times\/","title":{"rendered":"Union Budget 2024 Spotlights Odisha\u2019s Tourism Potential Under \u2018Purvodaya\u2019 Scheme &#8211; N.F Times"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> [ad_1]<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Bhubaneswar:<\/strong> Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman\u2019s Union Budget 2024 presentation on Tuesday has placed a significant focus on Odisha\u2019s tourism sector and the overall development of Eastern India. The budget highlights the central government\u2019s commitment to transforming Odisha into a premier tourism destination while also introducing a comprehensive plan for the eastern region\u2019s growth.<\/p>\n<p>Chief Minister Mohan Majhi expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for prioritizing Odisha\u2019s tourism sector development and made a post on X, \u201cOn behalf of the people of Odisha, I would like to thank the PM Shri Narendra Modi\u00a0 and the Finance Minister Sitharaman ji for giving special importance to the development of Odisha\u2019s tourism sector in the current budget and making arrangements to provide the necessary financial support.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe tourism sector including wildlife, marine resources and temple development will contribute significantly to Odisha\u2019s economic development, making Odisha a centre of tourist attraction\u201d, the CM further added.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"or\">\u0b1a\u0b33\u0b3f\u0b24 \u0b2c\u0b1c\u0b47\u0b1f\u0b30\u0b47 \u0b13\u0b21\u0b3c\u0b3f\u0b36\u0b3e\u0b30 \u0b2a\u0b30\u0b4d\u0b2f\u0b4d\u0b5f\u0b1f\u0b28 \u0b15\u0b4d\u0b37\u0b47\u0b24\u0b4d\u0b30\u0b30 \u0b2c\u0b3f\u0b15\u0b3e\u0b36 \u0b2a\u0b3e\u0b07\u0b01 \u0b2c\u0b3f\u0b36\u0b47\u0b37 \u0b17\u0b41\u0b30\u0b41\u0b24\u0b4d\u0b35 \u0b26\u0b47\u0b2c\u0b3e \u0b38\u0b39 \u0b06\u0b2c\u0b36\u0b4d\u0b5f\u0b15\u0b40\u0b5f \u0b06\u0b30\u0b4d\u0b25\u0b3f\u0b15 \u0b38\u0b39\u0b3e\u0b5f\u0b24\u0b3e \u0b2a\u0b4d\u0b30\u0b26\u0b3e\u0b28 \u0b15\u0b30\u0b3f\u0b2c\u0b3e \u0b2a\u0b3e\u0b07\u0b01 \u0b2c\u0b4d\u0b5f\u0b2c\u0b38\u0b4d\u0b25\u0b3e \u0b15\u0b30\u0b3f\u0b25\u0b3f\u0b2c\u0b3e\u0b30\u0b41 \u0b2a\u0b4d\u0b30\u0b27\u0b3e\u0b28\u0b2e\u0b28\u0b4d\u0b24\u0b4d\u0b30\u0b40 \u0b36\u0b4d\u0b30\u0b40 <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/narendramodi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@narendramodi<\/a> \u0b0f\u0b2c\u0b02 \u0b05\u0b30\u0b4d\u0b25\u0b2e\u0b28\u0b4d\u0b24\u0b4d\u0b30\u0b40 \u0b36\u0b4d\u0b30\u0b40\u0b2e\u0b24\u0b40 <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/nsitharaman?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@nsitharaman<\/a> \u0b19\u0b4d\u0b15\u0b41 \u0b13\u0b21\u0b3c\u0b3f\u0b36\u0b3e\u0b2c\u0b3e\u0b38\u0b40\u0b19\u0b4d\u0b15 \u0b24\u0b30\u0b2b\u0b30\u0b41 \u0b27\u0b28\u0b4d\u0b5f\u0b2c\u0b3e\u0b26 \u0b1c\u0b23\u0b3e\u0b09\u0b1b\u0b3f\u0964<\/p>\n<p>\u0b2a\u0b30\u0b4d\u0b2f\u0b4d\u0b5f\u0b1f\u0b28 \u0b15\u0b4d\u0b37\u0b47\u0b24\u0b4d\u0b30 \u0b38\u0b2e\u0b47\u0b24 \u0b2c\u0b28\u0b4d\u0b5f\u0b1c\u0b28\u0b4d\u0b24\u0b41,\u2026<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Mohan Charan Majhi (@MohanMOdisha) <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MohanMOdisha\/status\/1815720363164156371?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 23, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>During her budget speech, Sitharaman emphasized Odisha\u2019s potential as an \u201cultimate tourism destination.\u201d She highlighted the state\u2019s diverse attractions such as Scenic beauty, \u00a0Temples and monuments, Wildlife sanctuaries and Pristine beaches. The Finance Minister announced that the Centre would provide assistance for the development of these tourism assets in Odisha. This move is expected to create jobs, stimulate investments, and unlock economic opportunities across various sectors in the state.<\/p>\n<p>Sitharaman introduced \u2018Purvodaya\u2019, a comprehensive plan aimed at the all-round development of the eastern region of India. This initiative will cover five states Odisha, Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal and Andhra Pradesh.<\/p>\n<p>The Finance Minister noted that these eastern states are rich in natural resources and have strong cultural traditions. The \u2018Purvodaya\u2019 plan is designed to harness this potential and drive economic growth in the region.<\/p>\n<p>The budget announces plans to develop corridors for the Vishnupath temple in Gaya and the Mahabodhi temple in Bodhgaya, following the successful model of the Kashi Vishwanath corridor. This initiative aims to transform these spiritually significant sites into world-class tourist destinations, said the Finance Minister.<\/p>\n<p>Union Minister and Odisha BJP leader Jual Oram highlighted the launch of the Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan, which will cover 63,000 villages and benefit around 5 crore tribal people. This program aims to improve the socio-economic conditions of tribal communities in tribal-majority villages and aspirational districts.<\/p>\n<p>Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida thanked the central government for reinforcing Odisha\u2019s strategic role in positioning India as a global tourist destination and made a series of posts on social media X.<\/p>\n<p>Dy CM Parida also thanked the PM and Finance Minister for prioritising Odisha in the tourism sector and wrote, \u201cAppreciation to Hon\u2019ble Prime Minister Shri @Narendramodi and Finance Minister Smt @nsitharaman for announcing special assistance for the development of tourism areas like temples, wildlife and beaches of Odisha. This will create various employment opportunities and help in building a developed Odisha\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Deputy Chief Minister KV Singh Deo praised the budget for meeting Odisha\u2019s demands presented in the pre-budget meeting. He highlighted the potential for job creation in the tourism sector, which could reduce youth migration from the state. The DY CM expressed satisfaction stating that the state has received its \u201cdue share\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan hailed the \u2018Purvodaya\u2019 plan, expressing confidence that eastern India, particularly Odisha, will become an epicentre of prosperity and a key driver of India\u2019s future economic growth.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read:\u00a0Budget is a Boost for Odisha Focusing Tourism Development: CM Mohan Majhi\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/>[ad_2]<br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[ad_1] Bhubaneswar: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman\u2019s Union Budget 2024 presentation on Tuesday has placed a significant focus on Odisha\u2019s tourism sector and the overall development of Eastern India. 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