World-Class Interpretation Centre and Tourist Amenities at Konark Sun Temple

Question: Konark Sun Temple is Odisha’s pride and development of World-Class Interpretation Centre and Tourist Amenities is a step in that direction. This development will funded by which of the given?
(a)World Bank
(b)Odisha Tourism Department
(c) The Indian Oil Foundation
(d)Odisha Government
Answer: (c)
Related Facts:

  • On April 1st, 2018, Union Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, inaugurated the world-class Interpretation Centre and tourist facilities at Konark Sun Temple at Konark coinciding with Utkal Divas celebrations in Odisha.
  • Shri Dharmendra Pradhan complimented The Indian Oil Foundation (IOF), a non-profit trust fully funded by Indian Oil Corporation (Indian Oil), under the aegis of Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, for developing the visitor-friendly-infrastructure and associated facilities, including a state-of-the-art Interpretation Centre that showcases the unique architectural features of Konark Sun Temple.
  • He also complemented Shri Raghunath Mahapatra for recreating the sculptural wealth of Konark sun Templeat the Iinterpretation Centre for the benefit of both national & International visitors.
  • Modern amenities that have been developed at the temple complex would attract more tourists in future.
  • It is notable that Konark Sun Temple is Odisha’s pride and it is important that the world is made aware of thisarchitectural marvel, for which the Interpretation Centre is a step in that direction.
  • UNESCO is continuously working for the preservation of heritage monuments, like the Sun Temple at Konark, across the world.

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