Tourism Development
Promoting rural tourism circuits, hidden destinations, homestays, and tourism stakeholder training.
Vision Behind CRTD
Building rural tourism as a path for livelihood, conservation, and community pride.
The founder of CRTD has guided the organization with a clear belief: tourism development must benefit local communities while protecting Odisha's natural and cultural heritage.
Sustainable tourism can unlock the economic potential of rural villages while protecting biodiversity, culture, and community dignity.
Lalit Mohan Panda
Founder, Centre for Rural Tourism Development
Sustainable Livelihood
Creating tourism-linked livelihood opportunities through awareness, training, and community participation.
Conservation Research
Encouraging wetland conservation, wildlife census, rescue awareness, and biodiversity protection.