Why is it in the news?
Jharkhand tourism minister launched jungle safari and eco-cottages.
Development at Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary in East Singhbhum.
Category: Environment
Important Points:
● Located near Jamshedpur, East Singhbhum district, Jharkhand
● Situated on Dalma Hills of Chottanagpur Plateau
● Inaugurated in 1975
● Named after local goddess “Dalma mai”
● Catchment of Subarnarekha River and Dimna Lake
● Features waterfalls: Sitaguldi and Dassam
● Vegetation: Dry peninsular Sal and Northern dry mixed deciduous forest
● Flora includes Ananatmula, Satawari, Sarpgandha
● Fauna: Indian Elephant, barking deer, sloth bear, pangolin
● Birds: Falcons, grey hornbills, Indian peafowl