A two-day seminar ‘Biodiversity and Conservation Initiatives in Koraput region’ was organised at the Central University of Odisha (CUO) at Sunabeda. The seminar was organised jointly by the School of Biodiversity and Conservation of Natural Resources of the university and Foundation Ecological Security. VC Prof Mohammad Miyan extended thanks to the guests and dignitaries. Additional Chief Conservator of Forest and RCCF, Koraput Circle Dr Ajay Kumar Mohapatra inaugurated the workshop as chief guest while Registrar of the University Col Rajive S Chauhan presided and released ‘Book of Abstracts”. Renowned Plant Taxonomist Prof Malay Kumar Mishra graced the occasion as guest of honour.
Dr Sharat Kumar Palita, Dean and convenor of the seminar, presented theme paper and chief guest Mohapatra delivered the keynote address. Dr Mihir Jena, co-convener, represented the collaborating organisation FES. Dr Kakoli Banerjee, Dr Debabrata Panda coordinated. Scientist, researchers, community conservation groups, Vana Samrakhyan Samiti representatives from within and outside Odisha attended.