Archive · 23 Aug 2025
Odisha Government Signs MoUs to Boost Tourism and Heritage
The Odisha government is working on three new projects.
They signed agreements with experts to improve old historical sites using science.
They're also teaming up to make water and adventure activities safer and better.
Finally, they're working with a foundation to make Buddhist pilgrimage sites more attractive, including special events and better places for visitors.
Odisha government signed MoUs to promote heritage conservation, adventure tourism, and Buddhist pilgrimage.
IIT Madras will aid in heritage monument conservation using advanced scientific techniques.
NIWS Goa will help develop adventure tourism with safety standards and training.
The Light of Buddhadharma Foundation International (LBDFI) will revive Buddhist heritage.
Annual prayer ceremonies and infrastructure improvements are planned for Buddhist sites.
- Who
- Odisha government with IIT-M, NIWS Goa, and LBDFI.
- What
- Odisha government signed MoUs to promote heritage conservation, adventure tourism and Buddhist pilgrimage.
- When
- The MoU signing ceremony was held on Thursday.
- Where
- Odisha
- Why
- To boost tourism, preserve heritage, and create job opportunities.
- Government
- Odisha
- Departments Involved
- Tourism; Odia Language, Literature & Culture
- Institutions Involved
- IIT-M, NIWS, LBDFI
- Focus Areas
- Heritage, Adventure Tourism, Buddhist Pilgrimage
- Key Buddhist Sites
- Ratnagiri, Udayagiri, Lalitagiri