Bhubaneswar: With lockdown in force and eateries closed due to COVID-19, here is a piece of good news for the foodies. They can now have their food of choice from the best of Odia delicacies.
The Odisha Tourism Development Corporation (OTDC) has joined hands with online food service providers Zomato and Swiggy to make the delicacies reach the doorsteps of the people. The OTDC signed an MoU with both the companies on Friday.
Tourism Minister Jyoti Prakash Panigarhi and OTDC Director Srimayee Mishra have put their signatures for the online service.
Besides, the OTDC Director said the Panthanivas at Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Puri, and Rourkela will supply the cakes specially prepared for ‘Raja’ festival in June. Those can be ordered online.
Gradually other Panthanivas in the State will be tagged to the service, said Mishra.