Pravati Parida, the deputy chief minister and minister of tourism, declared on Sunday that Puri would see the construction of a cruise terminal valued at approximately Rs 1,000 crore.
Parida added that in order to promote tourism-driven urban expansion, a city will be built on 1,500 acres in the Puri district's Sipasarubali area.
The announcements were made by the Minister at the Hotel and Restaurant Association of Odisha's 40th foundation day celebration in Puri.
By drawing both domestic and foreign cruise lines, the proposed cruise port is anticipated to greatly increase Odisha's coastline tourism potential.
The new terminal is expected to establish the coastal town as a significant marine tourism hub on the eastern seaboard, as Puri is already one of the most popular pilgrimage sites because of the Jagannath Temple."Project To Create Employment Opportunities Through Direct And Indirect Means"
The project intends to strengthen the hospitality, transportation, and related industries while generating direct and indirect employment possibilities, according to tourist officials.
In order to foster long-term tourism-driven economic growth, a proposed city spanning 1,500 acres in Sipasarubali is anticipated to feature contemporary urban infrastructure, hotels, recreational areas, and businesses.
In recent years, Odisha has seen a significant increase of its infrastructure. In addition, the BJP government led by Mohan Majhi has prioritized large-scale urban transformation projects, port-driven development, coastal highway renovations, and better access to religious and heritage sites.Road network expansion, airport infrastructure improvements, and heritage corridor development projects are all part of a larger plan to draw in investment and increase travel.
The Puri cruise terminal project is regarded as a significant complement to this infrastructural drive, supporting the state's goal of solidifying its standing as a major nautical and tourism destination on India's east coast.