Between 1989-2024, Rs 30.87 crore was provided for Chilika lake and Rs 33.40 crore for the Satkosia gorge between 2015 and 2025. Both were declared Ramsar sites in 1981 and 2021, respectively.

The six wetlands designated as Ramsar sites in Odisha include Chilika lake (1981), Bhitarkanika mangroves (2002), Satkosia gorge, Tampara lake, Hirakud reservoir and Ansupa lake (all four in 2021).

In 1971, a convention was established in the Iranian city of Ramsar, located on the Caspian Sea, to protect and sustainably use wetlands around the world. Ramsar Sites are recognised as holding ...

The Wine on the Lake Wine Tasting Festival will take place Saturday at the Bayfront Convention Center. Two tasting sessions are available: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wine on the Lake ...

Bhubaneswar: State govt on Monday allocated Rs 820 crore for tourism development, particularly emphasising western Odisha and the development of Chilika lake. The govt will also commence ‘Odisha ...

Ramsar is an international convention that gives accreditation to areas that need protection because they are particularly important to birds and other species. The areas accredited are the ...

To address this gap, we focused on the Chilika Lake area, employing a mixed-method approach. We surveyed 161 fishers and conducted focus group discussions (FGDs) in local communities. Our findings ...

While presenting the budget for 2025-26 in Odisha Assembly, Chief Minister Mohan Majhi informed that Chilika Lake will be developed as a special tourism zone with integrated master planning for ...

Somerset's new Local Plan won't be completed until the spring of 2029 - one year later than originally intended. A Local Plan allocates sites across a given local authority area for new housing ...

The proposed 3.4km bridge over Chilika lake under the Sagarmala project has triggered a controversy in the state with environmentalists expressing concern over the safety of the flora and fauna of ...

BHUBANESWAR: Environmental activists on Tuesday strongly opposed the proposed bridge project over Chilika and questioned the one-day inspection by an expert panel at the site to consider the ...