Odisha aims to become a premier wedding destination with its ‘Wed in Odisha’ policy, leveraging its scenic landscapes and cultural heritage
OdishaPlus Bureau
The Odisha government is set to create a policy aimed at making the state a top wedding destination in India, according to Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida. Speaking to reporters, Parida, who oversees the Tourism department, highlighted that Odisha boasts stunning beaches, hills, mountains, temples, and a beautiful coastline, making it an attractive spot for tourists. The government is working to promote these locations as wedding venues, which will help boost the local economy.
Parida mentioned that the new wedding destination policy, titled ‘Wed in Odisha,’ will be launched soon. The plan includes developing necessary infrastructure, such as hotels, to support destination weddings. She noted that many young couples are interested in having their weddings in temples, so the government will identify suitable temples for this purpose.
Additionally, the government intends to introduce a homestay policy and an adventure sports policy, both of which will create many business opportunities in the State.
State Tourism Department, in partnership with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI), is currently the 6th Odisha Travel Bazaar which is open till the 27th.
The main goal of the Odisha Travel Bazaar 2025 is to actively promote Odisha’s tourist spots to both domestic and international audiences. Around 100 domestic tour operators from over 30 cities in India and more than 30 foreign tour operators from 17 countries, including Australia, the UK, Germany, Belgium, South Africa, Spain, and Singapore, are expected to attend, according to Parida.
This event serves as a key buyer-seller meeting, uniting national and international travel operators, destination management companies (DMCs), and sellers from Odisha, stated Tourism Secretary Balwant Singh. The focus is on B2B meetings involving 70 sellers from Odisha’s tourism sector and both domestic and foreign tour operators, followed by familiarization trips to major tourist sites like Bhitarkanika, Raghurajpur, Puri-Konark, and the diamond triangle, he added.
