On Dtd. 01.09.25, a raid by Muribahal Range staff led by Range Officer Muribahal inside Tikhari RF led to seizure of a JCB used in illegal mining. Accused fled the scene. Investigation is underway. #StopIllegalMining #ForestProtection CMO Odisha PCCF & HoFF Odisha Odisha Forest, Env. and Climate Change Department MoEF&CC

On PM Narendra Modi's birthday (17 Sept.), 500 seedlings per GP were distributed by Loisingha Range, Balangir under #EkPedMaaKeNaam 2.0. Plant a tree in your mother’s name! #ModiBirthday2025 #GreenIndia CMO Odisha PCCF & HoFF Odisha MoEF&CC Odisha Forest, Env. and Climate Change Department RCCF Bhawanipatna PCCF WL & CWLW, Odisha

During night patrolling, inside Kiribanji RF on 09.09.2025 at 10:20 PM, 4 qntls. of Khair firewood were seized by Patnagarh Range. Investigation is currently underway. CMO Odisha PCCF & HoFF Odisha RCCF Bhawanipatna Odisha Forest, Env. and Climate Change Department PCCF WL & CWLW, Odisha MoEF&CC

ମା’ – କେବଳ ଗୋଟିଏ ଶବ୍ଦ ନୁହେଁ, ଏହା ଏକ ଅଭିଧାନ। ଆମ ସମସ୍ତଙ୍କ ଜୀବନର ପ୍ରେରଣାର ଉତ୍ସ ହେଉଛି ମା’। ସେହିପରି ଧରିତ୍ରୀ ମଧ୍ୟ ଆମର ମା’। ପରିବେଶ ଏହାର ମୂଳ ଆଧାର। ଆସନ୍ତୁ, ‘ଏକ୍ ପେଡ୍ ମା’ କେ ନାମ୍ ୨.୦’ ଅଭିଯାନରେ ସାମିଲ ହେବା, ସେପ୍ଟେମ୍ବର ୧୭ରେ ଗଛଟିଏ ନିଶ୍ଚୟ ଲଗାଇବା। ‘ମା’ ପାଇଁ ଗଛଟିଏ’ CMO Odisha Ganesh Ram Singkhuntia

During night patrolling near Antarla village on 13.09.2025 at 03:30 AM, 10 qntls. of Khair wood, tools & 2 Vehicles were seized jointly by the staff of Patnagarh, Saintala & Balangir Ranges. Investigation is underway. CMO Odisha PCCF & HoFF Odisha RCCF Bhawanipatna Odisha Forest, Env. and Climate Change Department MoEF&CC

Trees - Oxygenation, Rainfall plays a special role in balancing the environment. International sand artist Sudarshan Pattnaik created 'Ek ped Maa ke naam' on Puri beach with an attractive sand art. Let's all will plant a tree on September 17th:Statewide 75 lakh tree plantation.

On World Ozone Day 2025 eve, a cleanliness drive followed by a ceremonial plantation drive w as held at Bhimdunguri Eco-tourism Site by Balangir Forest Division & SPCB. DFO Sri Ajit Bisi emphasized ozone protection, conservation & a plastic-free future. CMO Odisha PCCF & HoFF Odisha

Celebrated #Ekpedmaakenaam Plantation Drive on Hon’ble PM Sri Narendra Modi's 75th birthday at Chandanbhati, Balangir. 500+ students & citizens joined hands to plant 500 saplings. Let’s keep nurturing nature for a greener future!! #GreenIndia #Odisha CMO Odisha PCCF & HoFF Odisha

A Day of Green Commitment!! Today, MLA Laxman Bag, Smt. Debaki Sahu, & Smt. Mamata Devi Jain led plantation drives across Balangir, planting 7700 saplings at different sites of this division. Together, let’s nurture a greener tomorrow!! #ekpedmaakenaam CMO Odisha PCCF & HoFF Odisha

During patrolling, near Bijakhaman village on 18.09.2025 at 06.35 AM, Kendu logs (120 Nos.) were seized by Balangir Range along with a vehicle (WB 25N 9883). Two accused persons were detained. Investigation is currently underway. CMO Odisha PCCF & HoFF Odisha RCCF Bhawanipatna Odisha Forest, Env. and Climate Change Department

During night patrolling, on 20.09.2025 at 03.30 AM, Kendu logs (07 Nos.) were seized by Muribahal Range along with a van (OR 02BB 0411). One accused person was detained. Investigation is currently underway. CMO Odisha PCCF & HoFF Odisha RCCF Bhawanipatna Odisha Forest, Env. and Climate Change Department

During night patrolling,near Gudighat village on 29.09.25 at 12:30 AM, 17 nos. of Kendu logs were seized by Muribahal Range along with a vehicle. Two persons were detained. Investigation is currently underway. CMO Odisha PCCF & HoFF Odisha RCCF Bhawanipatna Odisha Forest, Env. and Climate Change Department PCCF WL & CWLW, Odisha MoEF&CC

During night patrolling near Baghlabandh village on 29.09.2025 at 01.00 AM, 17 Nos. of Teak sizes and an auto rickshaw were seized by the staff of Patnagarh Range. Investigation is underway. CMO Odisha PCCF & HoFF Odisha RCCF Bhawanipatna Odisha Forest, Env. and Climate Change Department MoEF&CC

During joint night patrolling by Muribahal & Kantabanji Ranges, near Kasmal village on 04.10.25 at about 3 AM, Kendu logs, two motorcycles, & one truck were seized. One person was detained. Investigation is underway. CMO Odisha PCCF & HoFF Odisha RCCF Bhawanipatna Odisha Forest, Env. and Climate Change Department MoEF&CC

During patrolling, near Kudasingha village on 06.10.2025 at about 10.15 AM, a vehicle (OD 03M 0280) laden with Kendu logs-20 nos. was seized by the staff of Patnagarh Range. Investigation is underway. CMO Odisha PCCF & HoFF Odisha RCCF Bhawanipatna Odisha Forest, Env. and Climate Change Department MoEF&CC

Wildlife Week 2025:Balangir Forest Division organized a Pedal Rally on Oct 8 to raise awareness on forest & wildlife conservation. Together with students & staff, we’re committed to protecting our natural heritage!! WildlifeWeek2025 #Conservation CMO Odisha PCCF & HoFF Odisha MoEF&CC

Celebrating 71st Wildlife Week-25, Balangir Forest Division raised awareness with a vibrant bike rally & awarded outstanding wildlife conservationists with certificates and cash prizes! Let’s protect our wildlife, together!! #WildlifeWeek2025 CMO Odisha PCCF & HoFF Odisha Odisha Forest, Env. and Climate Change Department

During patrolling, near Sarmuhan village on 09.10.2025 at about 03.45 PM, a vehicle (OR 03F 3023) laden with Teak planks-15 nos. was seized by the staff of Patnagarh Range. Investigation is underway. CMO Odisha PCCF & HoFF Odisha RCCF Bhawanipatna Odisha Forest, Env. and Climate Change Department MoEF&CC