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Odisha Declares Satkosia Extension as New Elephant Reserve.

Environment | Dated: 23 Apr 2026

To completely secure vital migration paths and strictly mitigate human-wildlife conflict, the Odisha state government officially notified the Satkosia region as an extended Elephant Reserve. The vast dense forest provides an absolutely critical habitat for wild Asian elephants.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • The new reserve spans entirely across 1500 square kilometers.
  • It was officially approved by the Project Elephant division of the MoEFCC.
  • Commercial mining activities are severely restricted within the core zone.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Reserve: Satkosia.
  • State: Odisha.
  • Status: Elephant Reserve.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Which forest region was recently officially notified by the Odisha government as a designated new Elephant Reserve?

Correct Answer: Satkosia

🚀 Quick Recap:

About Project Elephant

  • Launch Year - 1992
  • Objective - Protect elephants and their corridors