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Odisha Declares Gupteswar Forest as New Biodiversity Heritage Site.

Environment | Dated: 23 Mar 2026

The Odisha state government officially declared the pristine Gupteswar Forest in the Koraput district as the state fourth Biodiversity Heritage Site. The majestic forest is renowned for its sacred groves and serves as a vital habitat for rare flora and fauna.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • The forest area spans over 350 hectares of ecologically sensitive land.
  • It is a critical sanctuary for numerous bat and endemic tree species.
  • The declaration aims to prevent unregulated mining and deforestation.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Site: Gupteswar Forest.
  • Status: Biodiversity Heritage.
  • State: Odisha.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Which state government recently declared the Gupteswar Forest, located in the Koraput district, as a new Biodiversity Heritage Site?

Correct Answer: Odisha

🚀 Quick Recap:

About Biodiversity Heritage Sites

  • Act - Biological Diversity Act, 2002
  • Declaration Authority - State Governments