Bhubaneswar: The state-wide World Environment Day 2026 was celebrated Wednesday at the Convention Center in Lok Seva Bhawan under the theme “Prakruti Ru Prerana – Jalabayu Pain, Ama Bhabisyat Pain” (Inspired by Nature – For Climate, For Our Future).
The event was organized by the Department of Forest, Environment and Climate Change, Government of Odisha. Forest, Environment and Climate Change Minister Ganesh Ram Singkhuntia attended as chief guest.
He inaugurated an exhibition by the Department of Environment and Climate Change and visited stalls set up by various organizations. The programme began with floral tributes to Lord Jagannath, watering of a banyan tree, and the playing of the state song “Vande Utkal Janani”. On the occasion, the minister felicitated the three best Eco-Clubs of the state. Several publications prepared by the department were also released.