# Odisha economic development through tourism and agriculture > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/odisha-economic-development-through-tourism-and-agriculture > Updated: 2026-10-23T16:02:42.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2. The state of Odisha is pursuing strategic economic growth by expanding its tourism and agricultural sectors. Initial initiatives focused on large-scale investments, including 181 new tourism projects involving 14,000 hotel rooms and over Rs 11,500 crore in investment. The state also aimed to transition toward a farmer-centric rice economy by connecting producers with research institutions to promote nutritious and fortified rice. Subsequent efforts emphasized elevating the tourism sector to international prominence. Leadership called for an integrated approach to leverage natural resources, historical monuments, and cultural heritage across all districts. Key priorities for this expansion include infrastructure development, improved connectivity, and the promotion of specific segments such as eco-tourism, spiritual tourism, adventure tourism, and MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions) tourism. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-23: Odisha Governor calls for global tourism expansion Odisha Governor Braj Mohan Ram called for an integrated strategy to promote the state's tourism globally, focusing on infrastructure, investment, and diverse segments like eco-tourism and spiritual travel. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/odisha-governor-calls-for-global-tourism-expansion ### 2026-10-03: Odisha targets economic growth through tourism and rice sector reforms Odisha is driving economic growth through major tourism investments exceeding Rs 11,500 crore and a transition toward a value-driven, farmer-centric rice economy focused on nutritious crops. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/odisha-targets-economic-growth-through-tourism-and-rice-sector-reforms --- Cite as: Odisha economic development through tourism and agriculture. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/odisha-economic-development-through-tourism-and-agriculture