COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT PLAN - Puri District

Comprehensive Development Plan – PKDA 2031The area is also majorly dependent on the economy of commercial activities. The shops located on theGrand Road of the temple cater to the needs of local people as well as pilgrims in terms ofhandicrafts, clothes, metal utensils, toys, sea shells, vegetables, fruits and eatables are sold. In additionto this, shopping centers are located along the Grand Road, in Swargadwara area and Mochi SahiChhak.Except these places there is no large scale organized shopping complex and most of the shops arelocated by the side of main roads and lanes. Generally the entrance of the residential building is usedfor a commercial purpose. The Swargadwara shopping complex houses mainly the horn and shellworks, ornamental blocks and artificial jewellery, handloom saris and similar other products whichattract the tourist.Majority of the sector has grown primarily due to demand of handicrafts in market from tourists in theregion. Also due to the fact that the quality of products in the area is of high category there is scopeof export of the products outside. Although there is a large proportion of population engaged in theseactivities and producing varying types of commodities still there is lack of organized efforts toformalize the sector in the region which should be taken care of through specific planning proposals inthe CDP.5.4.3 Tertiary Sector Activities: TourismRich natural resources offering visual feast and picturesque vistas along with cultural heritage of one ofthe oldest civilization make Odisha a potential tourist destination.Fig 5.11: Major Tourist attractions in and around PKDA region5.4.3.1 Major Tourist Destination in and around PKDA region:PuriThe Jagannath temple, a majestic structure of 65 meters high stands on the elevated platform in theheart of the city. It is a monument of the 12th century A.D with all the richness and plasticity of thekalinga style of architecture. Though the temple is closed to non-Hindus, the activities of Jagannathtemple are so immense that they create enough color & interest for tourists to participate in bazaarelement of proceedings outside the four gates of the temple. Apart from the main temple, there aremany small temples in Puri.CEPT, Ahmedabad 115