Odisha lays foundation for new eco-tourism projects to strengthen wildlife conservation

Bhubaneswar, Oct 3 (UNI) Odisha on Saturday laid the foundation stones for a series of eco-tourism and wildlife-related initiatives aimed at strengthening conservation, promoting scientific research, enhancing ecological awareness and encouraging responsible tourism across the State. The foundation stones were laid virtually during the State-level Wildlife Week Celebration-2026 for projects at Rajhans in Chilika Wildlife Division, Rani Duduma in Koraput Forest Division, Badmul in Mahanadi Wildlife Division and Pentha in Rajnagar Wildlife Division, besides new facilities at Nandankanan Zoological Park. Forest, Environment and Climate Change Minister Ganesh Ram Singkhuntia, who attended the celebration, said Odisha had achieved several significant milestones…