Bhubaneswar, Oct. 9 -- Odisha Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati today called upon citizens to become active protectors of nature, stressing that government policies and programmes alone cannot safeguard the environment.
Addressing the state-level celebration of the 71st Wildlife Week here, the Governor highlighted the intrinsic link between people and nature.
"When we protect a forest, we secure our watersheds; when we save a species, we preserve ecological balance. The welfare of humans and wildlife are inseparable parts of the same natural harmony," he said.
Dr. Kambhampati noted that Wildlife Week, celebrated across India, reminds everyone of their shared responsibility to protect the nation's living heritage.
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