Odisha to host National Bird Festival at Chilika in January-2018

| TNN | Nov 7, 2017, 21:11 IST
BHUBANESWAR: In an attempt to bring Chilika, the largest brackish water lake of Asia, in the world tourism map Odisha government has planned to host National Bird Festival in January-2018. The festival is expected to attract tourists, bird watchers, wildlife photographers, painters and researchers from across the globe.

"Despite its unique biodiversity and ecology not many people across the world are aware of Chilika lake. The festival will not only make this spot popular among tourists but will also help in boosting local economy," said tourism minister Ashok Chandra Panda.