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Odisha to showcase its biodiversity
Why it is in news?
- The Odisha government is setting up a world-class interpretation centre at Dangamal near Bhitarkanika National Park to showcase its efforts in protecting crocodiles and preserving its rich mangrove diversity.
Project details
- The project, which has been approved under the Integrated Coastal Zone Management Project, will be taken up at an estimated cost of ₹3 crore.
- plan to develop the centre both as a tourist attraction and a place for students to learn about the environment.
Bhitarkanika National Park
- n fact, Kalibhanjdia Island spread over 8.5 square km, a place in Bhitarkanika, has attracted the attention of foreign scientists as its possesses 70% of the total mangrove species of the world.
- It is a national park located in Kendrapara district of Odisha
- National Park since 1998
- Ramsar Convention site since 2002
- Surrounded by the Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary.
- Gahirmatha Beach and Marine Sanctuary lies to the east
- It is home to Saltwater Crocodile (Crocodylus porosus), White Crocodile, Indian python, King Cobra, black ibis, darters and many other species of flora and fauna.
- The sanctuary is the second largest mangrove ecosystem in India.
- The national park and wildlife sanctuary is inundated by a number of rivers – Brahmani, Baitarni, Dhamra, Pathsala
Source
The Hindu