Bhupesh Baghel has said that Chhattisgarh is a thriving state in terms of biodiversity. The importance of biodiversity has always been associated with the rich culture here. We all need to come forward in the important work of giving recognition not only to the state but also at the national and international level. Chief Minister Baghel was addressing the virtual program at his residence office in the capital on International Biodiversity Day on Saturday. Forest and Climate Change Minister Mohammad Akbar and Panchayat and Rural Development Minister TS Singhdev were present in the program. Chief Minister Baghel honored the institutions and individuals who received state level awards in five categories of biodiversity in the program. Also inaugurated the documentary film Atith Parinde, produced by the Chhattisgarh State Biodiversity Board. Floral Diversity of Chhattisgarh, Butterfly of Bhoramdev Wild Life and Snakes and Other Reptiles of Chhattisgarh published by the Board were also released. He congratulated all the people on International Biodiversity Day. Forest and Climate Change Minister Mohammad Akbar said that 44 percent of the land area in the state of Chhattisgarh is covered by forest wealth. This state is also full of biodiversity. He said that there is an unbreakable relationship between man and nature and our lives depend on each other. Keeping this in mind, conservation and promotion of biodiversity is necessary.
Principal Secretary Forest Manoj Pingua, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests Rakesh Chaturvedi and Board Member Secretary Arun Pandey were briefed about the activities and activities of the Board in relation to biodiversity in the state. He informed that at present 27 such wetlands have been selected in the state in which migratory birds come in large numbers. Of these, 4 are in Belaudi, Chicha, Achanakmar and Sankra Durg districts, 3 in Gidhwa Parsada and Murkuta Bemetra district and 5 in Barabanda, Mandhar, Kharora, Bangoli and Kosrangi Raipur districts. In this way, the work of survey etc. is in progress to start work in 12 wetlands of these three districts in the first phase. State level award was given to individuals and institutions in 5 categories of biodiversity in the program organized on International Biodiversity Day. These include the Raipur Snake Conservation Group and the Dhamtari Wildlife Fair Society and the Nova Nature Wildlife Society under the Wildlife Conservation category. Similarly, State Police Dog Training Center 7th Battalion Chhattisgarh Armed Forces, Bhilai in the conservation of domesticated species, Prabhat Dubey Ambikapur in the nutritional use of bio resources, Jungoratar Vidya Ketul Educational Institution and Natural in the Biodiversity Conservation category from Civilization, Culture and Heritage. Environmental Education Niketan Gyan Bada Damkasa and the Best Biodiversity Management Committee include Biodiversity Management Committee Gidhwa and Biodiversity Management Committee Parasada.
