The Swabhiman Manch organised an awareness programme on the occasion of National Day of Disaster Reduction at the Krushnchandra Gajapati Autonomous College here on Tuesday.
Manch convenor Dr Tirupati Panigrahi presided over the meeting. Eight-year-old nationally-acclaimed green activist Lisipriya of Manipur, who had started fight for protection of environment at India Gate in New Delhi, was the main attraction at the programme.
Lisypriya said natural disasters can be tackled with cooperation of all concerned. She stressed on bringing a green revolution to protect Gajapati district from natural disasters.
Noted environmentalists Chandan Ghosh and JJ Singh spoke on disaster management. Among others, ZP Member Himanshu Limma and senior leader S Gajapati Rao spoke. A large number of students and people attended.