Gupteswar Forest in Odisha Designated as a Bio-Diversity Heritage Site
Why in News? Adjacent to the Gupteswar Shiva temple in Odisha’s Koraput district, the unspoiled Gupteswar Forest has been officially designated as the state’s fourth Biodiversity Heritage Site (BHS). What are the key aspects associated with Gupteshwar Forest? Area and Significance: Encompassing a demarcated area of 350 hectares, the forest holds profound cultural importance, particularly … Read more