Forest Minister’s major statement regarding five orangutans
Bhubaneswar. The state government has clarified its position regarding five orangutans rescued from Bichitrapur forest area in Balasore district of Odisha. Forest and Environment Minister Ganesh Ram Singhkhuntia said that the Odisha government wants these five orangutans to be kept in the state itself. At present all the orangutans are in Nandankanan Zoological Park in Bhubaneswar and are said to be completely healthy. The minister said that the condition of these animals is good and they are continuously growing. The state government wishes that they should be allowed to live in Nandankanan.
Minister Ganesh Ram Singhkhuntia said that till now no country has declared its ownership rights on these orangutans at the international level. He said that if any kind of international claim comes forward regarding animals, necessary evidence will be investigated. At present the state government is giving priority to the care and conservation of these five orangutans.
Five orangutans kept in Nandankanan Zoological Park
The five orangutans rescued from Bichitrapur forest area in Balasore district have been kept in Nandankanan Zoological Park in Bhubaneswar. He is being taken care of here. According to the Forest Minister, all the animals are healthy and their condition remains good.
The minister expressed satisfaction about the health of these orangutans. He said that animals should not be harassed in any way. The state government wants them to live in a safe environment and to continue their care.
Orangutans are a special type of ape, whose conservation is given special attention at the international level. In such a situation, the finding of these five animals in Odisha and their conservation has become an important topic.
No country has yet expressed ownership rights
Forest Minister Ganesh Ram Singhkhuntia clarified that till now no country has officially claimed ownership of these five orangutans. He said that no country’s claim regarding these animals has come forward at the international level.
This statement of the Minister makes it clear that at present the State Government does not have information about any country making a formal claim of ownership regarding the orangutans. However, in the event of a claim being made by any country in the future, the issue of examining the necessary evidence will be important.
The state government’s stance is that until a clear situation emerges in this regard, these animals should be kept in Nandankanan Zoological Park.
Team of experts may come from Indonesia
The minister said that a team of experts from Indonesia may come to India to examine these five orangutans. Regarding this possible visit, he said that the Government of India will ask for necessary evidence from the concerned team.
Amidst the possibility of a team of experts coming to India, identification of these animals and investigation of facts related to them may be important. However, the minister has not given any specific date for the team’s arrival in India.
He also made it clear that necessary evidence will be sought from the Government of India. This indicates that relevant facts and documents will be examined before any decision regarding orangutans is taken.
Forest Minister said – do not disturb them at all
Regarding the condition of these five orangutans, Forest Minister Ganesh Ram Singhkhuntia said, “They are healthy and growing. Do not disturb them at all. We want them to remain in Odisha.”
In his statement, the minister gave special importance to the health and safety of animals. He reiterated that the state government wishes to keep these five orangutans in Nandankanan Zoological Park only.
According to him, at present all the orangutans are in good condition. In such a situation, the government wants that there should not be any hindrance in their care and they should remain safe.
Odisha government reiterated its wish
It is clear from the statement of the Forest and Environment Minister that the state government is not in favor of sending the five orangutans out of Odisha. The government wants these animals to remain in the state and their conservation should continue in the Nandankanan Zoological Park.
Reiterating the state government’s desire in this regard, the minister said that orangutans should be kept in Nandankanan. However, detailed information regarding his permanent residence or a final decision on any potential international claim has not been revealed.
At present the focus of the state government is on the safety and health of these animals. The minister has expressed satisfaction over the good condition of the five orangutans in Nandankanan Zoological Park.
International investigation and evidence will be monitored
Now a possible international investigation will also be kept an eye on these five orangutans rescued from Bichitrapur forest area of Balasore district. This matter has become important amid the possibility of Indonesian expert team coming to India.
According to the minister, the Government of India will seek necessary evidence from the concerned team. However, till now there is no information about any country claiming ownership of the animals.
In such a situation, the situation may become more clear in the coming time based on the investigation by experts and availability of necessary evidence. At present, all five orangutans are healthy in Nandankanan Zoological Park in Bhubaneswar and the Odisha government is expressing its desire to keep them in the state.