Olive Ridley turtle trail project starts in Odisha

LITTLE more than a month after the Centre, in the Union Budget, announced introduction of Turtle Trails along key Olive Ridley nesting sites in the country, Odisha which sees maximum congregation of the turtles has rolled out a pilot project in the connection.

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PCCF wildlife and chief wildlife warden Prem Kumar Jha said the community-led initiative has been implemented by the Berhampur circle at Bateswhar village in Ganjam district. This will give tourists and visitors an opportunity to witness the grand nesting of Olive Ridleys this season.