By Express News Service
BHUBANESWAR: Three nature camps have been felicitated by the State authorities with Chief Minister’s Award for finest efficiency in forest safety via nature tourism on the event of World Forestry Day on Sunday.
The nature camps are Dangamal at Bhitarkanika National Park, Mandasaru in Kandhamal and Daringbadi. Dangamal, well-known for its boating in mangrove creeks, birding and night time keep, drew 3,300 guests until February producing a income of Rs 73 lakh.
Mandasaru and Daringbadi additionally drew mixed footfall of round 2,900.
The awards got to the Eco-Development Committees and Van Suraksha Samitis involved.
The first prize carried Rs one lakh, whereas the second and third carried money award of Rs 75,000 and Rs 50,000 respectively.
Satkosia Sands Resort at Badmul, Kumari Nature Camp in Similipal and Debrigarh have been additionally introduced the award for the yr 2019-20.
