Odisha govt to reopen all tourist destinations from October

Odisha government has decided to reopen all tourist destinations from October with strict adherence to health safety guidelines amid the Covid-19 pandemic Tourism Minister JP Panigrahi made the announcement after a programme organised to celebrate World Tourism Day 2020 on Sunday. Panigrahi did not mention the date for reopening of tourist destinations. The chief minister also launched an initiative to open ‘Nimantran’ restaurants across the state to promote authentic Odia cuisine. These eateries will be managed by the Odisha Tourism Development Corporation