In a significant step towards biodiversity conservation and eco-tourism, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi held discussions today at Lok Seva Bhawan with officials from the Forest, Environment, and Climate Change Department, as well as the Keonjhar district administration, to advance plans for the state’s second Regional Plant Resource Centre (RPRC) in Sanaghagara, Keonjhar.
This ambitious initiative will span approximately 134 acres of verdant land, transforming the area into a vibrant hub for nature enthusiasts, researchers, and tourists. The centre aims to showcase Odisha’s rich floral diversity, with a special emphasis on the state’s diverse orchid species, alongside roses, bamboos, cacti, wild edible fruits, and medicinal plants. Visitors will be immersed in thematic gardens,