Bhubaneswar, April 17 -- Odisha Forest, Environment and Climate Change Minister Ganeshram Singhkhuntia on Thursday announced that steps are being taken to grant Simlipal the status of a National Park soon.
Speaking at a high-level meeting, Singhkhuntia said Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has allocated Rs 50 crore for the Simlipal scheme in the current budget, which will be used for its effective implementation.
The Minister stated that Similipal's unique biodiversity has brought pride to Odisha and fame to the entire nation.
Simlipal is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including tigers and elephants, as well as 304 species of birds, 20 species of amphibians, 62 species of reptiles, 1,076 species of flowering plants, and 96 species ...