Jumbo corridor in jeopardy in Sambalpur district Post News Network
Sambalpur: The elephant corridor in Sambalpur forest division is going to face massive damage due to a solar project. About 40,000 valuable trees will be chopped off to make space for the project, a report said.
According to the report, The elephant corridor spreads over areas like Beladunguri, Niladunguri and Kutarajuri, which are part of the proposed solar project.
On one hand, the forest department is spending crores of rupees for safety and protection of forest and elephant, this project will deal a blow to the efforts, it was alleged.
The forest department has granted permission for the project while tree counting has begun. However, some locals were worried over this project and warned of agitation.