Bhubaneswar, July 28 -- Seeking greater community participation in protecting Odisha's fragile coastline, more than 15 leading NGOs, government officials, researchers, environmental experts and media representatives on Tuesday resolved to strengthen collaboration for mangrove conservation at the two-day Mangrove Warriors' Conclave Odisha 2026.
The conclave, organised by the Indo Global Social Service Society (IGSSS) in collaboration with United Spirits Limited (USL) and the Indian Institute of Education and Care (IIEC), concluded here after deliberating on strategies to conserve and restore the state's fragile coastal ecosystems.
Former Head of Forest Force and Lokayukta member Debabrata Swain inaugurated the conclave, while Dr Janaka Hem...