# Odisha’s Badanal reservoir awaits eco-tourism boost amid rising tourist visits 2026-08-09T18:50:31+00:00 | India | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Odisha's Badanal reservoir in Rayagada district, surrounded by green hills and blue waters, draws thousands of tourists during picnic season but lacks basic facilities like toilets and proper roads. Built in 1993 for irrigation, the site now attracts visitors from nearby districts and states. A recent visit by Rayagada Collector Ashutosh Kulkarni and tourism officials raised hopes for development. Kulkarni noted a large student population nearby and said the district will write to the Tourism Department after a survey. Local residents demand eco-tourism status and amenities including boating, water sports, and children's parks to boost employment. ## Coverage - odishatv.in - odishatv.in Tags: Badanal reservoir, eco-tourism, infrastructure, Odisha, Rayagada Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/badanal-reservoir-in-odisha-lacks-eco-tourism-infrastructure/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/badanal-reservoir-in-odisha-lacks-eco-tourism-infrastructure/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.