Rapid forest depletion and massive cutting of trees for development projects, roads, and industries is causing environmental degradation in Odisha. The state once known for its biodiversity is now suffering with regular disasters including erratic rainfall, heat wave, recurrent flood, etc. PECUC is organizing sensitization and awareness campaigns at the community level and organizing training programmes for community based natural resources management. Massive plantations are carried out at the household and community level. Community Nursery have been promoted to make plants available at the community level and to promote community forestry. National Environment Awareness Campaign is organized involving the community and the school children. Workshops, debates and competitions are organized to make the children aware on the importance of the protection of environment
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