Bhubaneswar: A seed ball-making and plantation drive was carried out at Chandaka police station in Odisha capital on Sunday to combat the challenges of depleting greens and increasing carbon footprints.
Commissioner of Police (CP) Soumendra Priyadarshi and Bhubaneswar DCP Prateek Singh led this initiative by Odisha Women in Media (OWM), a forum of around 180 journalist in Odisha, in collaboration with Commissionerate Police.
Recognising the importance of small steps in creating a more liveable environment, the CP, DCP, and other police officials joined the women journalists in making seed balls during the programme. They also planted saplings at various locations on Chandaka police station premises.
The DCP praised the initiative, highlighting its positive impact on the environment. He assured support for drying and strategically dispersing the seed balls in areas that hold potential for developing into green zones.
