Bhubaneswar: Noted Orchidologist Sarat Chandra Mishra was honoured with the Chief Minister’s Wildlife Conservation Award-2025 at an event held in Bhubaneswar.

He received the award at a function to mark the 71st State-Level Wildlife Week with a vibrant celebration at the Convention Centre of Lok Seva Bhavan on Thursday. ADVERTISEMENT

Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati presented a cheque of Rs four lakh to 85-year-old Mishra for his lifetime work on the orchids.

Mishra is known for his extensive documentation of rare and endemic orchids in Similipal. For the past 57 years, Mishra has trodden the jungles and hillsides, his eyes forever looking for the delicate silhouettes of orchids, considered one of most beautiful creations of nature.

Tagged as one of India’s celebrated orchidologist, he

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