The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways is to develop five light houses in the state of Odisha. Four districts have been identified.
About the Light Houses
The Light Houses are to be built in Public – Private Partnership mode. The identified districts are as follows:
- Gopalpur lighthouse in Ganjam
- Paradip lighthouse in Jagatsinghpur
- False point lighthouse in Kendrapara
- Chandrabhaga lighthouse in Puri
- Puri lighthouse
Background
India had identified 71 lighthouses to increase lighthouse tourism. The plan is to build open air theatre, cafeteria, museum, children’s park, landscaping and eco – friendly cottages in these light houses.