Bibhuti Barik

In sacred groves, the supreme God or Goddess of the respective tribal communities is represented by stones, trees, or other natural objects. Pic: PHDMA, Odisha Society

Odisha government’s SDCs give a new lease of life to 11,000 sacred groves

Sacred groves are patches of forests protected by tribal communities. They conserve biodiversity and preserve age-old traditions and culture. Odisha government’s Special Development Councils (SDCs) are restoring and protecting them from encroachment

By Bibhuti Barik & Sandip Kumar Bal
May 14, 2024 00:07 IST 5 Min read