With no increase in tiger count, tribes continue to be relocated from Similipal Tiger Reserve

With discontentment among relocated tribes leading to conflict between tiger conservation and tribes’ habitat rights in Similipal, administrators hope to change mindset with education and employmen

Khejuri village after the relocation of Khadia tribal families. © Basudev Mahapatra

Protect Natural Habitats To Save Coastal India From Cyclones, Floods

Storm surges during the landfall of cyclone Amphan. Photo courtesy: Dr. Amlesh Mishra

Odisha's forest-dwelling communities survive on nature as many struggle for one meal during COVID-19 lockdown

Pramila Sahu of Kantabahal village comes with basketful of mushroom collected from the forest © Basudev Mahapatra

Poultry taboo is one more social barrier for women and girls in parts of India

Kondh tribal woman Chandrika Kanhar rears about 12 heritage chickens in her backyard for family consumption © Basudev Mahapatra

COVID-19: Exemption of fisheries from lockdown ambits brings little hope to Odisha’s marine fishers

With no livelihood opportunity, marine fishers of Odisha suffer the most under lockdown due to COVID-19 outbreak. © Basudev Mahapatra