Bhubaneswar, Jan 12 (Reporter) The Odisha government is making sincere efforts to develop the state as a global hotspot for tourists, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said. Inaugurating the Second International Craft Summit in Jajpur on virtual platform on Friday, Patnaik said the state government is also providing livelihoods and employment opportunities to make the State attractive for investors. Odisha’s civilizational journey, he said, is intricately woven with the threads of artistic expression.The skills and craftsmanship of the talented artisans of Odisha have left an indelible mark, visible in every nook and cranny of the state. Stating that Odisha is the land of Art and Crafts,Patnaik said this Summit will take the identity of Odisha and reputation to international level. Welcoming national and international delegates, the Chief Minister said the principles of our governance are best explained in the 5T Model. It has reinforced the state's commitment to 'Leave No One Behind' in the pursuit of equitable and inclusive development. He underlined that Odisha has one of the best craftsmanship in the country - having the highest number of artisans honoured with National Awards including the Padma Awards. Speaking on Jagannath culture Patnaik said that the spiritual Odisha is deeply embedded in the worship of Lord Jagannath. The Jagannath culture is a narrative of values in respecting all religions and cultures. Apart from being a significant symbol of transformation, this will also be a manifestation of our great artistic heritage, he added. Highlighting the culture of Jajpur, Patnaik said that the cultural heritage of Jajpur is reflected in its vibrant art forms. The artists of the District, he said have always been ahead of time in the design and tradition of paintings, architecture, sculpture, and handicrafts Jajpur, considered as the Ancient Capital of Odisha, has a huge potential to be a major tourist hub,Patnaik said adding that along with its existing assets of Religious and Buddhist tourism, it is also now growing as a top industrial hub of the country. Rural Development, Skill Development & Technical Education Minister Priti Ranjan Ghadai said that Jajpur, known for its indigenous skill, is steadily growing as the Tussar Corridor of India. Handloom, Textile & Handicrafts Minister Reeta Sahu said the state government is providing all support including training facilities to artisans of Jajpur which is famous for its art and crafts...////...