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Welcome To Odisha: CM Tweets On World Tourism Day

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik welcomed everyone to tour Odisha and celebrate its delectable diversity on the occasion of World Tourism Day on Friday.

The CM shared an over minute long video on his Twitter handle on the occasion. The video featured glimpses of the state’s rich heritage, architecture, natural beauty, captivating landscapes and diverse flora and fauna.

The video included the images of Puri Srimandir, Chilika Lake, Satkosia Tiger Reserve, Khandagiri caves and Bhitarkanika National Park among many more iconic tourist sites in Odisha.

Also, internationally acclaimed sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik sculpted a beautiful mural to invite tourists to explore “India’s best-kept secret”.

Since 1980, the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has been celebrating World Tourism Day on September 27. The UNWTO statutes were adopted on September 27, 1970, marling a milestone in global tourism.

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