A Two days
National Seminar on ‘Similipal: Communities, Biodiversity and Conservation’ was
organized by ‘Similipal Study Centre’ of the University funded by IDP-OHEPEE, Government of Odisha,
on 20th & 21st December
2021. This event was inaugurated by Hon’ble Vice Chancellor Prof. K.K.Basa. On
this occasion he put forth his view on the Conservation and Protection of
Similipal by the mutual collaboration of Government, local people, NGOs and
Educational Institutions. Chief Guest Dr. Debabrata Swain (Lokayukta) has
discussed on the historical perspective, geographical spectrum and present
climatic conditions of Similipal. Further, he emphasized on the protection of
tigers and other rare animal as well as plant species of Similipal. Invited
Speaker Shri M Yogajayanand (Regional Chief Conservator of Forest) has briefed on the
responsibility of forest guards and other forest divisional people to restore
Similipal. Speaking on the occasion Prof. S.K.Dutta (Retired Professor of
Zoology, MSCBU) has highlighted the diversity, peculiarity and significance of
herpetofauna found in Similipal. Prof. A.K.Biswal, Chairman P.G. Council
pointed out the diversity of floral distribution
in Similipal and compared with the flora of Himalayas. The Convenor of the
event, Prof. H.N.Thatoi delivered the inaugural address with a brief idea on
the thrust of research on conservation of plants and animals within Similipal. The
co-convenor Dr. C.Mohapatra extended vote of thanks. The Forest Department,
Govt. of Odisha arranged an exhibition for different forest products during
these two days seminar. Faculty members, students and forest personnel attended
the seminar.
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