Empowering Women Entrepreneurs in Agri-Tech and Food Processing

Bhubaneswar: A compelling session on “Innovative Technologies for Food Processing: Opportunity for Women” unfolded today at Krushi Odisha 2024, shedding light on the pivotal role of women in agri-tech. Chaired by Dr. Sanjay Kumar Dash, Dean of CAET, OUAT, and moderated by Dr. Rama Chandra Pradhan, Professor, NIT, Rourkela, the panelists, comprising accomplished women entrepreneurs,…

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Bhitarkanika National Park Reopens After Successful Saltwater Crocodile Census

Bhubaneswar: Welcoming visitors once again, the Bhitarkanika National Park in Kendrapada district reopened its gates on Sunday after a nine-day closure for the annual saltwater crocodile census. The park was closed on January 5. The meticulous census, conducted across five ranges, engaged teams composed of Forest department personnel and experts. During the census, a total…

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Rise in Saltwater Crocodile Population at Bhitarkanika, 1811 recorded during annual census

Bhubaneswar: The population of saltwater crocodiles in Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary and its surrounding areas in Odisha’s Kendrapara district has seen a marginal increase this year. A three-day census, concluded on January 12, revealed a total of 1,811 estuarine crocodiles in Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary and its nearby regions. This marks a slight increase from the 1,793…

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