Bhubaneswar, A tribal man from Sundergarh district of Odisha was honored with the prestigious Shambhavi Award on Friday for his work in the Forest Rights Act (FRA) in over 100 villages in the state.
The man, Ranjit Majhi, was honored with a citation and a cash prize of Rs 2.5 lakh at a simple ceremony organized by Bansidhar, the social development arm of Indian Metals and Ferro Alloys Limited (IMFA), and Ila Panda Foundation (BIPF). To improve the quality of education.
“I am grateful to BIPF for recognizing my work in the remote forest, where it is difficult for anyone to get an internet connection,” the journalists at Majhi Toll said, elated. Majhi has empowered forest-dwelling communities in 112 villages of Sundargarh district to claim their rights. To promote conservation and regeneration of forest lands and resources, as well as forest ecosystems.
He said, "People living in the forests do not know what FRA is, what are their rights and how to get it. I helped them to avail the rights."
Shafalika Panda, Trustee and Founder CEO of BIPF and Head of CSR (Special Initiatives), said, considering his passion for justice and his unwavering dedication towards the conservation of forests of Odisha, BIPF honored him with an award and cash prize. . , IMFA.
“It is our responsibility to serve the underprivileged and create an impact of change towards social transformation. Panda said, Shambhavi Pursaka has given a platform to these grassroots level leaders of Odisha to put forward their vision and ambition towards collective development.
The man, Ranjit Majhi, was honored with a citation and a cash prize of Rs 2.5 lakh at a simple ceremony organized by Bansidhar, the social development arm of Indian Metals and Ferro Alloys Limited (IMFA), and Ila Panda Foundation (BIPF). To improve the quality of education.
“I am grateful to BIPF for recognizing my work in the remote forest, where it is difficult for anyone to get an internet connection,” the journalists at Majhi Toll said, elated. Majhi has empowered forest-dwelling communities in 112 villages of Sundargarh district to claim their rights. To promote conservation and regeneration of forest lands and resources, as well as forest ecosystems.
He said, "People living in the forests do not know what FRA is, what are their rights and how to get it. I helped them to avail the rights."
Shafalika Panda, Trustee and Founder CEO of BIPF and Head of CSR (Special Initiatives), said, considering his passion for justice and his unwavering dedication towards the conservation of forests of Odisha, BIPF honored him with an award and cash prize. . , IMFA.
“It is our responsibility to serve the underprivileged and create an impact of change towards social transformation. Panda said, Shambhavi Pursaka has given a platform to these grassroots level leaders of Odisha to put forward their vision and ambition towards collective development.
