Development of the country in the last three years of the BJP rule is clearly visible. Development, which was not possible in the past 70 years of Independence has been achieved in the last three years. Our motto is Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikash. The objective of the Modi Government is to spread the ray of development to the last person of the society," said Union Minister for Tourism and Culture Mahesh Sharma on Wednesday while addressing meetings of BJP workers at different places of Nuapada district.
The Minister also attended other programmes like the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan at the Primarily Health Centre at Komna and member enrolment at Sanmaheswar. After having his lunch in a dalit's house at Sanmaheswar, he addressed the media at Khariar and elaborated about the tourism and culture development programmes undertaken by the Central Government in different districts of Odisha.
The programmes were also attended by BJP State president Basanta Panda and legislature Party leader KV Singh Deo.
"There is immense tourism possibility in Odisha. Tribal areas, wildlife, the place of God Jagannath and Konark, all these are the places of attractions. The repair of the Puri Jagannath Temple will be completed very soon. It was a little bit delayed due to limited working hours as the works had to be managed between temple darshans. We have also taken steps for protection of archaeological sites and monuments. Boundary walls will be constructed and toilets and ramps will also be made," said Sharma.
Providing details on the allotments made for development of tourism in different districts of Odisha, the Minister further said the Centre has allotted `99.9 crore for tribal circuit, `104 crore for coastal circuit, `108 crore for Rural Circuit Zone-1, `94 crore for Rural Circuit Zone-2 and `119 crore for spiritual circuit."
He condemned the politics of castes and religion and said some parties are doing such politics for their political gain
"When the growth of tourism in the world is 4.6%, it is more than 15% in India," said the Minister.