The Pakidi forest area in Ganjam district, Odisha, has become a natural habitat for thousands of peacocks across 1970 hectares. While residents of 12 surrounding villages and forest committees actively protect these birds from hunters, the government is criticized for its lack of initiative in eco-tourism development and infrastructure. There is no official census of the peacock population, and previous incidents of poisoning highlight the need for better conservation efforts and administrative focus on this potential tourist destination. https://sambad.in/special/pakidi-the-peacocks-open-space-11870627 #creator program