The 61st Wildlife Week was held by the Satkosia Wildlife Division in collaboration with Nature Environment and Wildlife Society (NEWS) at Angul.
On the occasion, a biodiversity and wildlife photography exhibition and various competitions, including essay writing, open quiz and painting among school students, were held.
Angul Collector Sachin R Jadhav attended as chief guest and inaugurated the function. He highlighted on need for conservation of wildlife. Presiding over the function, Regional Chief Conservator of Forests, Angul, Dr Anup Kumar Nayak said the Government has implemented different projects for wildlife and also adopted innovative measures to contain man-animal conflicts. Other guests included SP Rajesh Pandit and DFOs of Angul, Athamalik and Satkosia Godabarish Panda, KS Pradeep and SMT Rahaman respectively.
The students from different schools and 50 Vana Sarakshayan Samiti and eco- development committee members and forest trainees participated.
The winners of various events were awarded. Honorary Wildlife Warden Prasanna Behera coordinated.