To promote tourism in Odisha, five lighthouses in four districts of the state have been identified for development on Public-Private Partnership (PPP) mode. This was revealed by Sarbananda Sonowal, minister for ports, shipping and waterways in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha.

The government has initiated action for the development of tourism at these five lighthouses in Odisha, including Gopalpur Lighthouse –Ganjam District, Puri Lighthouse –Puri District, Chandrabhaga Lighthouse –Puri District, Paradip Lighthouse –Jagatsinghpur District and False Point Lighthouse –Kendrapara District.

“The project components for the above Lighthouses have been finalised and necessary clearances from State Coastal Zone Management Authority for Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) clearance and other local bodies have been sought. Since the above projects are on PPP mode, no fund allocation is envisaged,” reads the PIB release.