Bhubaneswar: The Chandaka-Dampara Wildlife Sanctuary on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar is all set to reopen its gates for visitors from October 2. The sanctuary will open after remaining shut for more than seven months in the wake of Covid-19 outbreak and consequent nationwide lockdown.
The Chandaka-Dampara Sanctuary authorities said that the sanctuary will be opened for public in a restricted manner with all Covid-19 guidelines and social distancing norms in place.
“All precautionary steps will be taken including sanitization, thermal screening of visitors and wearing of masks”, ANI quoted HS Mohanty, Assistant Conservator of Forest, Chandaka Wildlife Division as saying to the news agency.
The Chandaka-Dampara sanctuary spread over an area of 193.39 square kilometres on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar is a home to varied and rich wildlife. The park is known for successful conservation…
