Odisha to prepare wildlife management plan in newly allotted coal blocks

The Odisha government has decided to prepare a comprehensive wildlife management plan through national-level institutes for newly allotted coal block areas. The developments come keeping in view the safety of wild animals including elephants.

The decision in this regard was taken at a meeting chaired by Chief Secretary S C Mohapatra to engage reputed organizations like the Wildlife Institute of India or the Indian Institute of Science.