To promote ecotourism, the State Government has decided to launch a houseboat project for Chilika and Bhitarkanika.
After attending a meeting of Tourism Advisory Committee here on Wednesday, Tourism Secretary Vishal Dev said a decision has been taken to purchase new boats for the project.
The department would also sign a memorandum with the Surfing Federation of India to execute the project, he informed.
A ‘Buddhist Circuit Grand’ would be constructed to promote the Buddhist sites in the State. Some of the projects would be completed before December this year, he said.
The department would carry out infrastructure development activities in 13 tourist destinations, including Rambha and Chilika. Besides, new hotels and resorts would come up in these destinations, he added.