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2 August 2026

Bhitarkanika National Park reopening

Bhitarkanika is a significant ecological site for estuarine crocodiles and mangrove conservation, making this news useful as a case study or context for environmental management and biodiversity conservation questions.

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Notes

  • Bhitarkanika National Park, located in Kendrapara district, Odisha, has reopened to tourists after a three-month closure.
  • The park was closed from May 1 to July 31 to facilitate the annual nesting and breeding season of estuarine crocodiles.
  • The reopening applies to both day visitors and overnight guests staying in forest rest houses and eco-tourism cottages.
  • Authorities have implemented a complete ban on the use of plastics within the national park premises.
  • The park is managed by the Rajnagar Mangrove (Wildlife) Forest Division.

Questions

  1. Discuss the significance of seasonal closures of protected areas for biodiversity conservation, with specific reference to the management of estuarine crocodile habitats in India. 150 words
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  2. The integration of eco-tourism with strict environmental regulations is essential for the sustainable management of India's national parks. Analyze this statement in the context of the recent measures adopted at Bhitarkanika National Park. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Bhitarkanika National Park, recently in the news for its reopening, is primarily known for the conservation of which species?

  2. In which Indian state is the Bhitarkanika National Park located?

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