recognition

The national and regional press and media widely covered this new approach and highlighted the same in many forums The initiative of Wild Orissa became a subject for research by scientists and wild-lifers National agencies like Bombay Natural History Society, Chilika Development Authority, WWF-India, etc. recognized this effort and also ensured support for this initiative.

 

Government of Orissa bestowed the Pakshi Bandhu Award for the 2002 to the bird protection committee constituted by Wild Orissa Mangalajodi has an increased presence in Orissa tourist circuit- through a sustainable approach at wildlife tourism Government of Orissa bestowed the Biju Patnaik Wildlife Conservation Award 2007 to the bird protection committee constituted by Wild Orissa was awarded the second prize during TOFT Award 2010 for eco-tourism by the Travel Operators for Tiger.