72nd Wildlife week celebration
Rourkela : The 72nd Wildlife Week Celebration 2026 at the Circle level was organized by Rourkela Forest Division to promote wildlife conservation, forest protection and Human–Wildlife Coexistence. The programme was graced by Hon’ble MLA, Rourkela Shri Sarada Prasad Nayak, Hon’ble MLA, Bonai Shri Laxman Munda, DIG, Rourkela, RCCF, Rourkela, DFO Sundargarh, DFO Keonjhar, DFO Deogarh,DFO Raurkela and DFO Bonai, along with senior forest officials and departmental staff. School students who secured prizes in the Sit & Draw Competition and Wildlife Knowledge Day were awarded and felicitated for their active participation in wildlife awareness. Sub-Divisional Wildlife Awards were also presented in recognition of notable contributions towards wildlife conservation and protection. Performers, DFOs and Rapid Response Team (RRT) members were also felicitated for their valuable contribution to wildlife conservation, forest protection and Human–Wildlife Conflict mitigation.
Reported by Kunja Bihari Rout
