Unified Action Required: Legislators, Intellectuals, and Social Workers Address Environmental Challenges

Focus on Plastic Alternatives: Sagar Charan Das’s Call to Action

Legislator Sagar Charan Das from Bhawanipatna has urged for more research into plastic alternatives and improved waste management. At an environmental meeting, he criticized local waste management and highlighted the environmental damage from illegal mining and excessive chemical use. Das also called for stricter plastic bans and better tree protection efforts.

Protecting Nature: A Collective Responsibility

In Sundargarh, coal mines and factories have led to deforestation and pollution. At a recent ‘Climate Panchayat,’ MLA Yogesh Kumar Singh stressed the need for community action against ongoing drought and wildlife destruction. Discussions included reducing plastic use and enhancing greenery to combat industrial pollution and conserve the environment.

Caring for the Environment Like Our Bodies: A Call to Action

In Chikiti, severe droughts and depleted water sources highlight the urgent need for environmental conservation. MLA Manoranjan Dyanasamantara emphasized addressing these issues and improving land use and pollution control. He called for community action to boost environmental awareness and protect natural resources.

Protecting the Environment Begins at Home: Sudarshan Haripal’s Call

In Sambalpur, MLA Sudarshan Haripal urged the community to take personal responsibility for environmental protection. During the ‘Climate Panchayat‘ event in Charpali, he emphasized that a clean and beautiful environment starts with reducing plastic use at home. Haripal announced awards for students who actively contribute to environmental conservation and stressed the need for tree care and collective community efforts to tackle pollution.

Development Shouldn’t Come at the Cost of Environment: Ashok Mohanty

At a recent ‘Climate Panchayat‘ in Patadanga, Anugul, MLA Ashok Mohanty highlighted the detrimental impact of industrial and mining activities on the local environment. He expressed grave concerns about deforestation, increased air pollution, and the resultant severe droughts. Mohanty called for a development approach that protects natural resources and maintains ecological balance, emphasizing that progress should not undermine environmental sustainability.

Protecting the Environment: Formation of a Committee Proposed by Gobinda

In Remuna, severe environmental issues have prompted Gobinda Chandra Das to propose the formation of a pollution control committee. At the ‘Climate Panchayat,’ he emphasized the need for collective action to address water pollution, groundwater depletion, and illegal mining, with a focus on river restoration and tree planting.