State’s second regional plant resource centre in Keonjhar by 2027

Odisha’s Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has greenlit a new Regional Plant Resource Centre in Keonjhar, set to open by 2027. This expansive 134-acre facility will champion biodiversity, research, and eco-tourism, featuring diverse thematic gardens and a children’s play area. The project also aims to mitigate human-elephant conflict through preventive measures.