Archive · 13 Nov 2025
Orissa High Court Orders Swift Development of Chaumukh-Dagara Beach Tourism
Imagine a beautiful beach called Chaumukh-Dagara that the government wanted to turn into a fun place for tourists.
This idea started way back in 1998!
But, it took a very long time for anything to happen.
So, some people told the court, which is like a referee for rules.
The court looked at it and agreed that the beach could be great for visitors and help people in the area get jobs.
The court told the government, 'You need to hurry up and build the necessary things like roads and facilities for this beach!'
The government has now promised to do this, so the court is happy and doesn't need to tell them anything else right now.
The goal is to make the beach a wonderful spot that brings visitors, creates jobs, and helps the local economy grow.
The Orissa High Court has ordered the state to accelerate the development of infrastructure for the Chaumukh-Dagara Sea Beach.
The court emphasized the state's duty to ensure sustainable development and livelihood through projects that generate employment and revenue.
The Chaumukh-Dagara Sea Beach in Balasore district was identified as a potential tourist spot by the Odisha Government in 1998.
The court noted that the project, approved in 1998, had not materialized even by 2025, appreciating the petitioners' concerns.
The court disposed of the Public Interest Litigation after the government demonstrated positive steps towards developing the beach.
- Who
- Orissa High Court and the state's Department of Tourism
- What
- Directed the state to expedite the development of infrastructure for the Chaumukh-Dagara Sea Beach to make it an attractive tourist destination.
- When
- The project was initially identified in 1998, and the court's directive was issued recently.
- Where
- Chaumukh-Dagara Sea Beach in the Balasore district of Odisha.
- Why
- To promote sustainable development, create employment opportunities, generate revenue for the government, and enhance the living standards of the local community.
- Project Name
- Chaumukh-Dagara Sea Beach
- Location
- Balasore district, Odisha
- Recognized as Tourist Potential
- 1998
- Court
- Orissa High Court
- Court Division Bench
- Chief Justice Harish Tandon and Justice M S Raman
- Petition Type
- Public Interest Litigation (PIL)