ORISSA GOVERNMENT TAKES STRINGENT MEASURES TO CURB POACHING OF
WATERFOWL IN CHILKA LAKE
RAJYA SABHA
Several steps have
been taken by the Government of Orissa to curb the poaching of
waterfowl in the Chilka lake. These are:-
- Anti-poaching squads have been
formed by drawing volunteers from the local Fishermens’ Cooperative
societies at 6 strategically located spots in the area vulnerable
to poaching birds.
- Regular patrolling is done by
armed Forest Officials in the bird congregation areas.
- Strict vigilance is being maintained
on the roadside eating houses through a network of paid informers.
- Appropriate publicity has been
given to inform public to refrain from eating bird meat.
- Motivation campaign has been launched,
among fishermen and other locals who depend on the lake for
their livelihood, regarding role of birds in the ecosystem and
their contribution to the fisheries resource.
‘Matsyajivi Mahasangh’,
‘Matsyajivi Mahila Mahasangh’, ‘Wild Orissa’ and 22 bird protection
committees formed by local villagers around Chilka lake are the
organizations in the Non-Government sector that are actively involved
in prevention of poaching of waterfowl in Chilka lake.
This information
was given by the Environment and Forests Minister Shri T.R.Baalu
in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
