Destination Development Scheme for TaraTarini

BERHAMPUR: In recognition of the ever growing tourist influx to Taratarini the Orissa Government has announced that the Hill Shrine will be covered under the Destination Development Scheme. This comes after the official disclosure that the Taratarini Hill Shrine has emerged as one of the most visited religious destinations in Orissa. According to sources, Orissa Government plans to develop 36 tourist destinations in the State under various schemes. While 31 destinations are proposed to be renovated under Destination Development Scheme (DDS) and Circuit Development Scheme (CDS), the remaining five locations will be developed under Mega Circuit Scheme.The destinations like Tara Tarini, Rambha, Bhanjanagar, Sambalpur, Hirakud, Dhamra, Pradhanpata, Khandadhar,Vedavyas, Pitamahal, Khinda, Deogarh, Debrigarh, Barabati, Paramhansa, Nemala, Churchika, Dhabaleswar are proposed to be developed under the Destination Development Scheme (DDS) and Circuit Development Scheme (CDS). Similarly, Kandhamal, Gajapati, Ganjam, Koraput and Raygada will be developed under Mega Circuit Scheme (MSC). The State Government has requested the Centre for development of these destinations, said Tourism Minister Debi Prasad Mishra.

Source: Govt of Orissa