Sambalpur, Sept 14: Two nature parks were inaugurated in the Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary on Wednesday to boost eco-tourism.
The first park ‘Hirakud Nature Park’ is located at Govindpur in Bargarh district and spread over 2.5 acres. Govindpur villagers have developed necessary amenities at the nature park. Whole landscape is managed plastic free by the women folks of the village. For boating facility two beautiful wooden boats are available in the lake.
Another park is ‘Debrigarh Nature Park’ located at Debrigarh Zero Point, which is the entry point to Debrigarh Sanctuary from Sambalpur with similar amenities for the visitors.
It will be managed by the local forest dwellers as an alternative livelihood option. While work on the refreshment kiosk, souvenir shop and boating facilities at the nature park here has been completed, one open Orchidarium is under progress at the location.
