Odisha Wetlands Authority reviews conservation measures, takes up major energy proposals

Bhubaneswar, Oct 31 (UNI) The Odisha State Wetlands Authority on Saturday reviewed measures to strengthen wetland conservation and management and took up several major energy projects, including thermal power expansion and floating solar initiatives, for consideration. The fifth meeting of the Authority was held at Lok Seva Bhavan here under the chairmanship of Forest, Environment and Climate Change Minister Ganesh Ram Singkhuntia. The meeting deliberated on the constitution of dedicated District Wetland Committees under the chairmanship of respective Collectors, with the concerned Divisional Forest Officers (DFOs) as Member-Conveners. The Minister urged the Department to expedite the processing of proposals relating…