Nuapada district administration launches bird protection drive

NUAPADA: The Nuapada district administration has started a campaign called ‘Pakhhi Paain Dina Tiye’ (A day for the birds) to protect local bird populations from the harsh summer heat.

Led by collector Madhusudan Das, the campaign was officially launched on May 13 in Amlapali village of Areada panchayat in Khariar block during a public awareness meeting on migrant labourer rehabilitation.

As part of the campaign, earthen pots filled with water and eco-friendly nests were hung from trees to provide relief and shelter to birds during the scorching summer.

Divisional forest officer Khariar Aziz Khan, chief district development officer Lambodar Dharua, sub-collector Yogendra Majhi and Khariar panchayat samiti chairperson Pushpanjali Nanda attended the event. The event featured a symbolic tree worship ceremony to emphasise the importance of ecological balance.