The Anchalika Bikash Parishad, the Brahmapur Sabuja Bahini and the Brahmapur Forest Subdivision celebrated the National Wildlife Week at Anantei village under Kukudakhandi block from October 2 to 8.
Parishad president Sagar Kumar Patra delivered the welcome address. DFO Amlan Kumar Nayak graced the occasion as chief guest. Local Sarpanch Pinki Das was present.
Nayak stressed on protection of wild animals as they are as important as human beings for ecological balance and sought people's cooperation for the purpose.Ganjam’s Krushnasar Mruga (deer), Olive Ridley sea turtles on the Rushikulya river mouth, Magar Crocodile of Ghodahada, elephants of Keranimala hill range, peacocks of Pakadi and flying rats of Bhanjanagar are rare breeds of animals which need to be protected, said the DFO. Parishad secretary Bijendra Majhi, Sabuja Bahini president Shibaram Panigrahi, A Prakash, Sanjay Patro, Rajeev Patro, Bikram Bisoyi and Ananteishwar Temple management members coordinated the programme, which included a plantation drive.