Bhubaneswar, Sept. 3 -- Bhubaneswar: Odisha government is working on an extensive plan to infuse life into the tourism sector which has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic this year. Odisha Chief Secretary Asit Tripathy on Thursday directed Tourism Department to start river cruising in the State.

At a high-level meeting with experts and stakeholders held on digital mode, Tripathy asked the officials to explore the possibilities of innovative tourism activities.

"River cruising itself is compatible with Covid-19 restrictions. There is a huge scope and market for world Class River cruising in Odisha. It can also be connected with many eco-spots and refill the economic activities in the sector," said Tripathy.

As per senior officials o...