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flag Odisha increased forest cover by 558 sq km in two years, reaching 37.63% of its area, thanks to massive tree planting and conservation efforts.

flag Odisha marked World Forest Day 2026 with celebrations in Bhubaneswar, where Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced a 558 sq km increase in forest and tree cover over two years, bringing total coverage to 58,597 sq km—37.63% of the state’s area. flag He credited large-scale plantation drives, including the Prime Minister’s “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” campaign, which planted over 8 crore saplings in a year. flag Majhi emphasized balancing industrial growth with environmental protection, called for stronger action against forest fires, and urged improved management of human-wildlife conflicts. flag The event highlighted tribal livelihoods, green economy initiatives, and recognized top-performing forest units.

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