Bhubaneswar, March 20 -- The Mahanadi Riverfront in Cuttack is set to undergo a major transformation into a vibrant, national-level tourism destination, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced.
During a review meeting of the riverfront development project, the Chief Minister directed officials to fast-track all preliminary procedures and begin the first phase of work without delay. The ambitious project, estimated at Rs 210 crore, will cover approximately 426 acres along the riverbank.
According to official sources, the development plan balances ecological preservation with tourism. In line with guidelines from the National Green Tribunal, around 284 acres will be designated as a green buffer zone, while the remaining 142 acres will b...