• Ms. Shreetanya Swain
• Mr. Santosh Kumar
• Ms. Pallavi Singh

The promotion and facilitation of Buddhist tourism in these areas are investigated in this thesis, with a focus on urban planning issues. This thesis explores the promotion and facilitation of Buddhist tourism in these districts, focusing on the urban planning aspects. It highlights the necessity for cultural preservation, infrastructure development, and sustainable practices while identifying gaps and obstacles in promoting and supporting Buddhist tourism. The study examines the socio-economic effects of Buddhist tourism, including job creation and economic growth, and makes recommendations for best practices based on lessons learned from successful case studies. Overall, this thesis aims to contribute to the understanding of how urban planning can play a crucial role in promoting and facilitating the splendour and vision of Buddhist tourism in Khordha, Cuttack, Jajpur, and Gajapati districts of Odisha, and ultimately pave the way for the sustainable development of this important cultural and historical tourism niche.

(OTDC) Odisha Tourism Development Corporation, Buddhist Tourism, Economic Development, Cultural preservation

"Promoting and Facilitating Splendour and Vision of Buddhist Tourism In 4 Districts (Khorda, Cuttack, Jajpur, Gajapati) Of Odisha", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 5, page no.k647-k653, May-2023, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2305A92.pdf

"Promoting and Facilitating Splendour and Vision of Buddhist Tourism In 4 Districts (Khorda, Cuttack, Jajpur, Gajapati) Of Odisha", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 5, page no. ppk647-k653, May-2023, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2305A92.pdf