Bhubaneswar: Bamboo artisans, entrepreneurs and self-help groups in Odisha now have a dedicated marketplace to showcase and sell their products, with a new Bamboo Haat inaugurated at Anandaban in Kalinga Nagar, Bhubaneswar, on World Bamboo Day 2026. Developed under the Odisha Forestry Sector Development Project (OFSDP), the Bamboo Haat is intended to bring bamboo-based products…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated Anandabana, a sprawling green heaven, to the citizens of Bhubaneswar. The inauguration ceremony witnessed the Chief Minister immersing himself in the rejuvenating aura of Anandabana, appreciating the essence of its beauty amidst lush greenery and the soothing melodies of nature. Anandabana, spanning over 89.05 acres, is a testament to…
Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA), in collaboration with the Forest department, has transformed 89.05 acres of barren revenue forest land into a vibrant urban forest named ‘Anandabana’ in the Kalinganagar area of the Odisha capital. Anandabana, a fusion of ‘Ananda’ (happiness) and ‘Bana’ (forest), is divided into two patches connected by a foot overbridge,…
