Bhubaneswar, May 10 -- Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday led the groundbreaking and inauguration ceremony of the Bhimmandali Eco Heritage Site under the Naktideul Block of Sambalpur district. The project aims to preserve the prehistoric legacy of the region while boosting eco-tourism opportunities for the local community.

Bhimmandali Eco Heritage Site is located within the Naktideul Forest Range, 92 km from Sambalpur town and 15 km from Naktideul in Odisha. This area is renowned for its ancient rock art and mythological associations. It is a fascinating tourist destination known for its historical significance, ancient rock art, and mythological connections, as per the official website of Odisha tourism.

It is a spot for histo...