The State-level World Forestry Day 2025 was celebrated at the Convention Centre, Lok Seva Bhawan, Bhubaneswar, on 21st March 2025.

The Hon'ble Minister of Forest, Environment & Climate Change (FE & CC), Labour & ESI, Shri Ganesh Ram Singkhuntia, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. He was accompanied by Sri Satyabrata Sahu IAS, Additional Chief Secretary of the FE & CC Department, Sri Suresh Panth IFS, PCCF & HoFF Odisha, Sri Prem Jha IFS, PCCF (Wildlife) & CWLW Odisha, Dr. K. Murgesan, Member Secretary of the State Pollution Control Board (SPCB), and other distinguished officials from the FE & CC Department.

During the event, the State Forestry Awards were presented to outstanding performers in the fields of forest protection and wildlife conservation, recognizing their dedicated efforts and achievements.

Students and teachers from Amrita Vidyalayam, accompanied by Bri Namratamrita Chaitanya and Bri Rasikamrita Chaitanya had the privilege of attending the event and witnessing the inspiring ceremony.

Odisha, known for its vast reserves of chromite, iron ore, bauxite, and coal, is a prominent mineral-rich state in India. The occasion served as a powerful reminder that Mother Earth has generously bestowed these resources upon us, which must be utilized wisely. Protecting forests and planting more trees is essential for the survival of future generations of humans, animals, and birds.