Phulbani: On the occasion of the 76th Van Mahotsav, a tree plantation program was organized under the direction of DFO Phulbani and Pratap Kotapalli, and with the sincere efforts and dedication of Range Officer Shiba Ram Lenka. The event was held in the forest area near Balsakumpa under the Phulbani range, where various species of trees were planted.
Phulbani MLA Uma Charan Mallik attended the program as the chief guest and inaugurated the plantation drive by planting a sapling. ACF Swetaleena Sahoo and Range Officer Shiba Ram Lenka were also present as distinguished guests.
The forest department staff, including foresters and forest guards, participated with full cooperation. Addressing the gathering, the MLA advised everyone to actively participate in tree plantation and forest protection.
Both the ACF and the Range Officer emphasized that with everyone’s cooperation, forests and wildlife can be effectively preserved. Since taking charge of the Phulbani Range, Officer Lenka has been actively working towards forest conservation and awareness in the region.