The annual general body meeting of the Orissa Environmental Society, which has been working for the protection of environment and conservation of natural resources in the State for the past 40 years, has reconstituted its executive committee for the next three years.
The members unanimously reelected eminent environment expert Dr Sundara Narayana Patro as president, former PCCF (Wildlife) Dr Bijay Ketan Patnaik and senior wildlife expert Dr Lala AK Singh as vice-presidents, environmentalist Dr Jayakrushna Panigrahi as secretary, Er Manoranjan Mishra as joint secretary and Prof B Sitaram Patra as treasurer.While discussing on the OES’ future course of action, the meeting focused on organising programmes in various areas of the State on pertinent environmental issues, strengthening the next generation through increasing environmental awareness at the school and college levels and distributing fruit seedlings in different areas.
Emphasis was also laid on organising workshops in various parts of the coastal region in view of the gravity of the climate change scenario.
The president urged the members to strive for success of ensuing 22nd Odisha Bigyan ‘O’ Paribesh Congress to be held at Ravenshaw University on November 20 and 21.