An 'Environment Panchayat' was organized by 'Sambad' at Naliadaba in Jajpur district. Minister Dr. Pradip Balasamanta and forest officials expressed concern over forest depletion and climate change. During the event, the 'Bhimsen Samman' was awarded to Vedaprakash Nayak, Anasua Nath, and Umakant Subudhi. Speakers highlighted that India's tree-to-human ratio is alarmingly low at 22, compared to the global average of 424, urging everyone to plant at least one tree annually. https://sambad.in/state/collective-efforts-are-essential-for-a-balanced-environment-12115522 #creator program