India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC) is intending to do partnership with a reputed hotel chain operator to operate the property (Hotal Kalinga Ashok) for the period of 30 years. ITDC proposes to contract reputed hotel operators to manage the property on 'as-is-where-is' basis presently operative at lease hold land.
ITDC has been the prime mover in the progressive development, promotion and expansion of tourism in the country. The company is running hotels, restaurants at various places for tourists, besides providing transport facilities.