Eco-resort worth Rs 53 crore to come up in Puri to boost Odisha’s tourism sector

In a significant push to boost Odisha’s tourism sector, an eco-resort of Rs 53 crore investment value is proposed to be developed in the coastal district of Puri. 

The project, titled ‘Mayfair Hideout’, will be built by Raysons Enterprises Pvt Ltd at Balukhand under Gop block, and is expected to enhance eco-tourism offerings in one of the state’s most popular tourist regions.

Eco-resort Part of Larger Rs 3,878 Cr Investment Package

Notably, the resort project is among 17 proposals approved by the State-Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA), chaired by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja on Friday.

In total, these investments amount to Rs 3,878.86 crore and are expected to generate over 10,500 jobs across 11 districts of Odisha.

The proposals span a diverse set of industries, including plastics, textiles, electronics, food processing, renewable energy, steel, and logistics.

Among the major approvals are Greenwave Circularity Pvt Ltd, which will set up a recycled plastic facility in Khurda with an investment of Rs 650.23 crore, and MAS India Clothing Pvt Ltd will establish a textile processing unit worth Rs 885 crore, creating 1,700 jobs.

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Adventure Tourism to Complement Eco-tourism Initiatives

The Puri eco-resort approval aligns with the state’s recent policy shift toward expanding its tourism footprint. In May, the state government rolled out comprehensive guidelines to promote adventure tourism, with plans to develop tourism infrastructure in all districts.

Key initiatives under the new Odisha Adventure Tourism Guidelines include introducing rafting in Satkosia and hot air ballooning over the Hirakud Dam. The government aims to systematically map and develop locations suitable for land, water, and air-based adventure sports.

In a bid to involve the private sector, the state will facilitate collaborations through the ‘Go Adventure' portal, encouraging investments and partnerships in the adventure tourism segment.