Governance
Similipal to be developed as per comprehensive management plan
Odisha government has approved a comprehensive management plan for Similipal Biosphere. The execution of this management plan would involve a budget of Rs 24.40 crore in five years out of which around Rs five crore has been sanctioned for the current fiscal. The initiative will resolve various livelihood issues of forest dependent villagers residing in the several villages in the core, buffer and transition region of the Similipal Biosphere. While the core area has one village, the buffer zone has 64 and the transitional area has 1200 villages. Deputy Director of Similipal Tiger Reserve, J Pati stated, "The management plan will soon be sent to the Centre for final approval. The Centre will contribute 60% of the fund."
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