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The Odisha government has initiated steps to set up a world-class marine aquarium and underwater zoo near Puri beach, aiming to make the pilgrim city a key destination for marine tourism alongside its religious and cultural landmarks.

The Fisheries and Animal Resources Development (F&ARD) Department, on Tuesday, issued an Expression of Interest (EOI) inviting private participation for the project.

According to the EOI, the facility will be developed through a public-private partnership (PPP) arrangement. The selected private organisation will design, construct, own and operate the project as a commercial venture.

While the pr...