In the realm of Indian tourism and hospitality, few names resonate with the same passion, perseverance, and progressive vision as Jitendra Kumar Mohanty, the Chairman and Managing Director of the Swosti Group. From humble beginnings to becoming one of the most influential entrepreneurs in eastern India, Mohanty has spent over 37 years shaping the state’s tourism landscape while staying grounded in principles of integrity and inclusivity.
“Use it for skilling poor young people for developing the society. Young talents must be shown the right way to live an honest life.”
— J.K. Mohanty, on leveraging industry for social upliftment
This succinct statement encapsulates Mr. Mohanty’s belief that real development stems not merely from infrastructure but from empowering youth with values, skills, and direction.
Mohanty’s journey is nothing short of inspirational. What began as a modest entrepreneurial endeavor has today transformed into a hospitality empire that includes:
Swosti Premium Ltd, Bhubaneswar
Swosti Chilika Resort, Chilika
Swosti Palm Resort, Gopalpur-on-Sea
Swosti Vacations Club Pvt. Ltd. (Puri, Satapada & Bhitarakanika)
Swosti Institute of Management & Social Studies
Swosti Educational Foundation
Swosti Travels & Exports Pvt. Ltd.
In addition, Mr. Mohanty also plays a key role in industry advocacy as a leader in the Hotel & Restaurant Association of Odisha.
His contributions have been widely recognized — from state-level honors to international accolades, including recognition from bodies such as the United Nations. His mantra: hard work, honesty, creativity, accountability, and personability.
A New Chapter for Puri’s Hospitality
Among Mr. Mohanty’s most ambitious projects is the Swosti Premium Beach Resort in Puri — a pioneering five-star venture that promises to revolutionize the city’s tourism potential.
“Puri lacked a world-class hospitality property that could host large weddings, conferences, and MICE events. With Swosti Premium Beach Resort, we are filling that gap while honoring the spiritual and natural beauty of the region.”
Strategically located on the Puri beachfront and within proximity of the iconic Sri Jagannath Temple, this 15-floor high-rise will offer 90% ocean-view rooms — a first for the region.
Highlights include:
Massive banquet halls and open-air landscaped lawns for weddings and events
A dedicated MICE infrastructure to attract national and international conferences
Creation of 375 direct jobs and benefits to over 700 people indirectly
A major step in projecting Odisha as a premium global destination
Mr. Mohanty is also a strong advocate of caravan tourism, particularly for Odisha’s remote and tribal regions. He sees it as a sustainable model to offer high-quality accommodation while unlocking livelihood opportunities in rural areas.
“Caravan tourism is a fast mode to provide tourists with good-class accommodation and also to provide employment in rural areas. It creates real, experience-driven travel while generating income for locals.”
He recommends government incentives like 40% capital subsidies for startups, first-generation entrepreneurs, and self-help groups to boost private investment in tourism infrastructure.
A Global Outlook Rooted in Indian Values
Mr. Mohanty believes India is well on its path to becoming a global economic leader, and tourism can be a key driver in that journey.
“The largest democracy of the world is changing its status to be a leading economic nation globally. And this is unstoppable. People of India and global nations alike recognize this and seek strong partnerships with our country and leadership.”
He envisions a tourism-driven model that not only generates employment and revenue but also projects India’s cultural, spiritual, and ecological diversity to the world stage.
