Bhubaneswar, Jan. 6 -- Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida on Tuesday emphasized the need for close monitoring of the arrival, movement, and habitat of migratory birds, while strengthening conservation measures to protect the rich biodiversity of Chilika Lake,Asia's largest brackish water lagoon . Inaugurating the 6th National Chilika Bird Festival, jointly organized by the Department of Tourism and the Forest, Environment and Climate Change Department, Parida said the annual influx of migratory birds along Odisha's coast reflects the State's favourable climate and healthy ecosystem.
Highlighting the importance of protected and reserved forests, she noted that conservation of natural resources forms the foundation of sustainable an...