Archive · 23 Jun 2025
Odisha Rejects US Travel Advisory, Cites Tourist Safety
The Deputy Chief Minister of Odisha responded to a US travel warning, saying that tourists don't need special permission to visit the state.
She thinks the warning might be related to how fast India is growing.
The government is also working to improve safety at tourist spots after a recent incident, while opposition parties are using the travel advisory to criticize the government.
Odisha's Deputy CM stated tourists do not require special permission to visit the state.
The Deputy CM suggested the US advisory may be due to concerns over India's rapid development.
The Odisha government has taken action following a recent gang rape incident.
The government is planning to increase security at tourist locations.
Opposition parties criticized the state government over the US travel advisory.
- Who
- Odisha's Deputy CM, US State Department, tourists and the opposition
- What
- Odisha's Deputy CM responded to the US travel advisory.
- When
- Recently
- Where
- Odisha, India
- Why
- In response to a US travel advisory citing concerns about crime and terrorism.
Government of Odisha
Opposition Parties
Safety and Security
Government of Odisha
Odisha is safe and tourists do not require special permission.
Opposition Parties
The US travel advisory indicates a decline in law and order under the current government.
- Official Response
- Tourists don't need special permission
- Issuing Body
- US State Department
- Primary Concerns
- Crime and Terrorism (per US advisory)
- State Action
- Increased security at tourist locations
Sources
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