Comprehensive District Annual Plan 2011-12 Balasore District

Comprehensive District Annual Plan 2011-12 Balasore District
2.7. Science, Technology and Environment:
Development can’t be possible without developing science, technology and environment.
These three sectors play a vital role in the process of development by transforming the
economy from that of a primitive to a modern and vibrant one. Balasore district is also
trying its best to utilize science and technology in its developmental activities.
In regard to science technology and environment the following activities are in active
operation in the district at present.
Development of the IT sector, and E-governance:
The IT development was initiated in the district with the posting of a District Informatics
Officer by NIC at Balasore in 2001. Since then most of the IT related jobs of allied offices
through out the district as well as of district Collectorate are taken up and covered
successfully. The aim of NIC was to develop an IT culture within the administration at
district level. With the change of time, IT being an integral part of the common human
being, Government has taken the policy to bring information to common man. To make it
practically possible and promote the same concept NIC has giving stress on
Computerization of Citizen Centric Services and helping district administration for E-
Governance.
Forest & Environment:
Balasore district lacks adequate forest coverage. There are 5 types of forests in the Balasore
district. Balasore Wildlife Division came into being with effect from 1 st October 2003. The
details of the same are presented below.
Table 2.57. Type of forest in the district
Type of Forest Area in Sq. Kms.
Reserve forest 202.69
Demarcated Protected Forest 21.54
Un demarcated Forest 0.00
Un Classified Forest 0.16
Other Forests 107.19
Total 332.21
Source: District Statistical Hand book- 2007
Table 2.58. Administrative Structure of Balasore Wildlife Division
Name of the Wildlife Ranges Range Head Quarter
Jaleswar Chalanti
Chandipur Balasore
Nilgiri Nilgiri
Kuldiha Nilgiri
Soro Oupada
2.8. General Economic Services
Tourism
The tourism industry has a tremendous prospect for employment generation in the district
and should operate as a mission with higher targets. To succeed in this mission tourism
has to be developed and promoted as a common endeavour by all concerned government as
well as private sector agencies.
Balasore district has contributed immensely to the State culture, tourism, literature,
architecture, heritage, natural wonders and religious monuments. The flora and fauna have
always attracted tourists even from abroad since time immemorial. This is one of the most
important districts of Orissa which finds place not only in the National map but also in
International map for its history, geographical situation, culture, marine development and
for important defence institutions like Integrated Test Range (ITR) and Proof and
Experimental Establishment (PXE). The coastal district on the north eastern sea board has
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