Bhubaneswar, Jan. 16 -- Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida on Friday directed officials to prepare a comprehensive action plan for the integrated development, conservation, and tourism management of prominent heritage sites including Kedar Gouri, Khandagiri, Kapileshwar, and Mukteshwar.
Chairing a high-level review meeting, Parida also ordered the launch of a large-scale cleanliness and public awareness campaign.
She instructed concerned departments to allocate necessary funds, underlining that heritage conservation, tourism promotion, and environmental sustainability must progress simultaneously.
Based on observations made during her recent site visits, the Deputy Chief Minister reviewed key issues such as scientific waste mana...