Bhubaneswar: Deputy Chief Minister and Tourism Minister Pravati Parida Tuesday laid the foundation stone for a special project aimed at the integrated tourism development of the heritage village of Raghurajpur. Speaking on the occasion, Parida said, “Raghurajpur is the heart of Odisha’s art and culture. This project will mark the beginning of a new chapter in the tourism development of Raghurajpur.
Our aim is to take the village’s renowned Pattachitra, Gotipua dance and rich artistic traditions to the global stage and develop Raghurajpur as a premier world-class heritage and cultural tourism destination.” Under the project, the Tourism Department will invest Rs 23 crore in upgrading the village’s infrastructure, improving facilities for artisans, enhancing tourist amenities and promoting its rich cultural heritage. The project will focus on promoting Raghurajpur’s traditional Pattachitra, Gotipua dance, wood carving and terracotta crafts while providing world-class facilities and a better experience for tourists visiting from across the country and abroad.
The initiative is expected to be a transformative step towards positioning Raghurajpur as a major heritage and cultural tourism destination while creating better opportunities and support systems for local artists and artisans. Among others, Pipili MLA Ashrit Pattanayak and Puri District Collector Dibya Jyoti Parida attended the foundation stone-laying ceremony.
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