Bhubaneswar, Jan. 9 -- The Odisha Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, on Friday approved the Odisha Tourism (Amendment) Policy-2026, a significant reform aimed at strengthening the State's tourism sector in line with Odisha's Vision-2036 and Vision-2047.
The amendments build upon the Odisha Tourism Policy-2022 and are designed to enhance investment competitiveness, promote sustainable and experiential tourism, encourage private sector participation, and ensure balanced regional development across the State.
To improve ease of doing business and attract a wider range of investors, the Cabinet reduced the minimum investment threshold for 3-star and above hotels and resorts from 50 keys to 10 keys, in line with Ministry of...