Koraput’s Gupteswar Forest Accorded Status of Biodiversity Heritage Site
Bhubaneswar: In a major recognition, the Gupteswar Forest in Koraput district has been accorded the status of of Biodiversity Heritage Site under the Biological Diversity Act 2002. This has been informed by the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) through its ‘X’ handle. The Gupteswar forest has at least 608 faunal species. Its rich floral diversity includes [...]
Bhubaneswar: In a major recognition, the Gupteswar Forest in Koraput district has been accorded the status of of Biodiversity Heritage Site under the Biological Diversity Act 2002.
This has been informed by the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) through its ‘X’ handle.
The Gupteswar forest has at least 608 faunal species. Its rich floral diversity includes 182 species of trees, 76 species of shrubs, 177 species of herbs, 69 species of climbers and 14 species of orchids and threatened medicinal plants
The unique terrestrial ecosystem with wide array of flora and fauna has been recognised as a prized gift of nature, the CMO added.
The #Gupteswar Forest in #Koraput district has been accorded the status of Biodiversity Heritage Site under the Biological Diversity Act 2002. The unique terrestrial ecosystem with wide array of flora and fauna has been recognised as a prized gift of nature. #SabujaOdisha… pic.twitter.com/a89aYFIKcz
— CMO Odisha (@CMO_Odisha) February 9, 2024
CM to Visit Chennai to Discuss Health Condition of Veteran BJD Leader Sugnana Deo
Next Articleଅସୁସ୍ଥ ପୂର୍ବତନ ବିଧାୟିକା ଭି. ସୁଜ୍ଞାନ କୁମାରୀ ଦେଓଙ୍କୁ ଭେଟିବାକୁ ମୁଖ୍ୟମନ୍ତ୍ରୀଙ୍କ ଚେନ୍ନାଇ ଯାତ୍ରା
Related Articles
Odisha Govt Transfers 4 IPS Officers
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Tuesday transferred four IPS officers across the state. According to an official notification issued by the Home Department, Dr. Saravana Vivek M., currently SP of Brahmapur, has been posted as Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Bhubaneswar. He will take charge against Jagmohan Meena, who is to be relieved. Abhinav Sonkar, [...]
Odisha Final Electoral Roll Published With 3.16 Crore Electors
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s electoral roll revision process has concluded with the publication of the Final Electoral Roll 2026 on Monday, recording 3,16,32,754 electors across the state, the Chief Electoral Officer’s (CEO) office said. The revision was carried out with July 1, 2026, as the qualifying date. The draft electoral roll, published on July 5, had listed [...]
Ganjam Steps Up Preparedness as Deep Depression Threatens Heavy Rainfall; Red Warning for Sept 23-24
Ganjam Steps Up Preparedness as Deep Depression Threatens Heavy Rainfall; Red Warning for Sept 23-24
Chatrapur: The Ganjam district administration has intensified its preparedness measures as a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal is likely to move close to the district, bringing the possibility of heavy rainfall and strong winds. An Orange Warning is currently in force, while a Red Warning has been issued for September 23 and 24. [...]