Bhubaneswar: In a significant step toward promoting tourism, the State government finalized the Odisha Adventure Tourism Guidelines-2025 during a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at Lok Seva Bhawan today.
The initiative aims to position Odisha as a premier adventure tourism destination, aligning with the state’s ‘Think India, Think Odisha’ vision.
Chief Minister Majhi emphasized that adventure tourism will be developed to ensure Odisha is the first destination that comes to mind for tourists visiting India.
The guidelines are part of a broader strategy to support Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Viksit Bharat-2047 vision, with tourism identified as a priority sector.
The state plans to map and develop adventure tourism sites across all 30 districts, leveraging Odisha’s natural beauty and thrilling landscapes.
Key projects include rafting in Satkosia and hot air balloon tourism over Hirakud, with similar facilities planned for other locations.
The guidelines also focus on creating employment opportunities for Odisha’s youth by providing training and certification for adventure tourism activities on water, land, and air. The initiative is expected to generate significant job prospects while promoting private sector participation through the ‘Go Adventure’ portal. To attract investment, the state will offer incentives under the Odisha Tourism Policy-2022, aiming to establish Odisha as a globally competitive tourism hub.
Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja and Tourism Department Commissioner-cum-Secretary Balwant Singh were present at the meeting.
The move underscores the State government’s commitment to transforming Odisha into a leading adventure tourism destination.
