Odisha to Plant Casuarinas for Temple, Cyclone Protection

The Odisha government is planting 150,000 casuarina trees near Chilika Lake.

These trees will provide firewood for the Jagannath temple kitchen, which feeds many people daily, and for cremations at Swarga Dwara.

The trees also act as a barrier against cyclones, helping to protect the area.

This is part of a larger effort to plant many trees across the state, taking place on Prime Minister Modi's birthday.