The Odisha Government has decided to develop Sanctuary Tourism in Bhitarkanika, Satkosia and Similipal Sanctuaries and National Parks. It is also planning to develop eco-tourism infrastructure in potential tourist places like Saptasajya, Pradhanpat, Khandadhar and Nandinia. The Tourism and Foreste Department of the state government has chalked out a joint plan to make a facelift of these tourist spots before the ensuing tourist season.AIR correspondent reports,realizing the huge potential of tourism in Bhitarkanika, Satkosia and Similipal Sanctuaries and National Parks, the Odisha Government has decided develop these areas for more revenue earning. As per the decisions, natural trail, FRP cottages and toilets will be made in Kulibhanjadia and Jayanagar in Bhitarkanika. The Mangrove Forest Division, Rajnagar will implement it. The Pampasar, Labangi, Tikarpada, Chhamundia and Baliput will be having interpretation Centres and see more amenities for eco visitors. In Pradhanpat area under Deogarh Forest Division, the interpretation centre will be implemented by renovating the existing old structure. In Khandhara Water Fall under Bonai Forest Division in Sundergarh district, one crore rupees will be spent to develop the eco infrastructure. In Saptasjya under Dhenkanal Forest Division and Rajhans under Chilika Wildlife Division, facilities will be upgraded and floating jetty will be provided for tourists. The Principal Secretary to Tourism Department of Government of Odisha and Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife) of Odisha will oversee the preparedness for the coming tourism season by improving the system to get permission for the visitors in the way of packagesso that the tour operators and visitors can have hassle free visit. Brochures and leaflets for the sanctuaries and National Parks will be made and the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife) of Odisha and Tourism Department will facilitate booking for the visitors. These will boost the facilities for the Sanctuary Tourism visitors for the State. Further it was decided to share the components of prepared eco-tourism policy so that the draft policy prepared by F&E Department can be fine tuned. The alliances between two Departments and common strategy will boost the economic prospect of the stake holders of these areas.