Bhubaneswar, Sept 27: Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida Friday said plans are afoot to make Odisha the third tourism destination in the country in the coming days. 

The Deputy Chief Minister stated this while inaugurating a bike rally, titled 'Heritage Superbike Rally, on the occasion of World Tourism Day today. The bike rally was taken out from Dhauli Hill to the Konark Temple. 

"Footfall of visitors from across the globe will increase in coming days. A roadmap has been planned for the purpose," said Parida. 

Parida said Dhauli Hill will take a new look in the coming days. 

"Odisha is full of natural resources. The Tourism department has initiated efforts to make Odisha the third tourism destination State in the country," she claimed. 

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