A sum of `70 crore would be provided for development of the Chandipur beach. This was announced by Minister of Tourism and Culture Ashok Panda attending a meeting held for inauguration of the 18th Chandipur beach festival here on Thursday.
The amount would be spent on development of road, electricity and other works, Panda said. With the development of tourism spots, the development of the State could be expedited, he added.
Attending the function as a guest, Baleswar MP RK Jena lauded the efforts of the festival committee for organising such an annua programme. The beautiful beach, created by nature, has a tremendous potential to attract tourists due to its unique features, where the sea recedes about 3 km twice a day.
The festival committee on the occasion announced a brand ambassador of the Chandipur beach.
Festival committee president MlA JP Dash and secretary Bismay Mohanty and MlA Nityananda Sahu also addressed the gathering. Cine artists Sabyasachi and Archita performed cultural show in the evening.