Bhubaneswar, Jan. 31 -- In a major reform initiative aimed at strengthening Odisha's tourism sector and aligning it with the State's Vision-2036 and Vision-2047, the Odisha Cabinet on Saturday approved the Odisha Tourism (Amendment) Policy-2026.
The amended policy builds upon the Odisha Tourism Policy-2022 and seeks to enhance the State's investment competitiveness, promote sustainable and experiential tourism, encourage private sector participation, and ensure balanced regional development.
To improve ease of doing business and attract a wider range of investors, the Cabinet approved a reduction in the minimum investment threshold for three-star and above hotels and resorts from 50 keys (rooms) to 10 keys, in line with the norms of the M...