The Hi-Tech Group has proposed to construct resorts for tourists in the foothills of Mahendragiri and Gandahati waterfalls in Gajapati district.
A team led by Hi-Tech Group chairman Tirupati Panigrahi visited the two spots and took the decision. Till date there is no facility for night stay or restrooms at these places.The many tourists , who visit this spots have since long demanding to set up lodging and boarding facilities. Lakshi Baba, the chief of Mahendrashram atop the Mahendragiri hills informed Panigrahi about the problem of tourists. After discussions, Panigrahi assured the Baba that he would construct lodging and boarding facilities for tourists on private land near the hill. He also assured to improve the facilities of the Mahendrashram. Panigrahi said he would both the facilities would be ready by 2022 for the people and tourists.