The Satkosia Tiger Reserve authorities have decided to start the facility with a two-pronged aim — to woo tourists as well as provide employment to fishermen who have been deprived of an income after a ban was imposed on fishing in the gorge.
Boating was not a part of eco-tourism in Satkosia as a restriction had been imposed on it to maintain the serenity of the gorge, which is home to the endangered muggers and gharials. But recently, the Satkosia authorities sent a proposal to the government to introduce boating to help fishermen, who have been debarred from fishing, to eke out a living out of their engagement in boating service.
Source: Times of India
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