India, Sept. 17 -- Jayadev MLA Naba Kishor Mallick said that panchayats that increase green cover through tree plantation and make their areas plastic-free will receive additional funds from the MLA's local area development fund.City & Local Guides

Mallick made the announcement while attending the Climate Panchayat programme organised by 'Sambad Ama Odisha' at the Ama Sangathan office in Gadashrirampur under the Jayadev Assembly constituency on Wednesday.

Addressing the gathering, Mallick said efforts must be made to create resources and opportunities for future generations to lead healthy lives. He stressed the need for large-scale plantation to build a greener environment and said merely planting trees would not be enough unless they...