Green Guardians

Youth committee formation, Meeting with villagers, every year 10 plantations per person

— Laxmi Bagh · Sundargarh, Odisha

Name Bhima madkami Village Kodeguda GP potrel Dist malkangiri We need to take care of the tree.

— Mukunda Madkami · Pujariguda, Malkangiri, Odisha

Rural leaders are playing an active role in climate change, forest conservation, water security, organic farming, plastic waste reduction, and tree plantation. Youth and farmers from various districts are making collective efforts through their speeches, organic initiatives, awareness camps, seed protection, and environmental improvement.

— Namita Giri

Save the forest, conserve the soil.

— Sabina · Tumudibandh, Kandhamal, Odisha

Formation Youth committee and every year 10 plantation

— Laxmi Bagh · Sundargarh, Odisha

We hope that by planting one tree from each family, oxygen will increase and the climate change equation will be correct.

— PRADEEP KUMAR KANHAR · Rourkela, Sundargarh, Odisha

1. For the prevention of soil erosion, tree plantation, construction of check dams, and promotion of terraced farming. 2. Installation of rain gauges to take precautionary measures regarding climate irregularities and rainfall estimation.

— PRADEEP KUMAR KANHAR · Rourkela, Sundargarh, Odisha

To address migration in Kendrapara over the next decade, a multi-faceted strategy is essential. First, ecological restoration must be prioritized by halting destructive practices like unsustainable shrimp farming and launching large-scale mangrove plantations to protect the coast and its biodiversity. Second, governance must be strengthened by uniting Panchayats for effective grassroots data collection and rigorously scrutinizing government outcome budgets to ensure accountability. Finally, livelihood diversification is critical, requiring support for local enterprises and skill development to create sustainable economic opportunities within the district, thereby reducing the need for out-migration.

— Pritam priyanshu Mishra · Acharya Vihar Square, Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation, Khordha

In four groups, they have prepared a map showing what impact the food system has had on water, forest, and soil, what work has been done for their conservation, and who can help them. And they are presenting it.

— Namita Giri

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— Jayprakash Nayak · Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation, Khordha, Odisha

Name: Gonga Podiami, Village: Kodeguda, Gram Panchayat: Potrel, District: Malkangiri. It is necessary to make the youth aware.

— Mukunda Madkami

Our coastlines are in peril, as seen in the vanishing mangroves of Subarnarekha and Baitarani. This erosion has a direct human cost, with Chilika's communities now battling cyclones more than fishing struggles. To heal our land, we must shift our perspective: ecology, not humanity, must be the center of our universe. The solution is a united, innovative vision that combines community knowledge and technology to restore our fragile ecosystems, for in protecting nature, we protect our shared home.

— Pritam priyanshu Mishra · Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation, Khordha, Odisha

It is necessary for factories in one's own area and the sales points for forest products to be located within one's own region. Along with this, rural entrepreneurs are also needed.

— Mukunda Majhi · Lachery, Malkangiri, Odisha

Considering climate change, in areas of excessive rainfall, arrangements should be made for the construction of check dams for the conservation and optimal utilization of rainwater suitable for farming, and for the establishment of improved settlements in those regions.

— PRADEEP KUMAR KANHAR · Rourkela, Sundargarh, Odisha

To foster team enthusiasm, we must create a supportive environment. And for the urbanization of youth, they should be considered as rural entrepreneurs.

— Dillip pujari · Phiringia, Kandhamal, Odisha

Name Bira Madhi, Village Kutiguda, GP Mariwada, District Malkangiri. They were living by collecting their livelihood from the forest.

— Mukunda Madkami · Pujariguda, Malkangiri, Odisha

In the session, Clean Energy Pathways for Climate-Resilient Odisha in Odisha Conclave 2025 Odisha's climate vulnerabilities, including millions of losses over a decade, underscore the need for structural understanding and inclusive just transitions via renewables. Panellists highlighted grassroots financing challenges, flexible products for SHGs, and partnerships to deploy DRE solutions like solar pumps already numbering ~11,000 statewide. Emphasis on community-led models grounding tech in local knowledge, with CSR funding, GPDP integration, and FPO strengthening for scalable impact.

— Suyash Pandey · Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation, Khordha, Odisha

In the session two of Disaster Preparedness for a Changing Climate in Odisha Conclave 2025 The panel emphasised stronger convergence mechanisms between civil societies and government for effective disaster management and last-mile preparedness. Discussions highlighted school-level and youth training modules, proposing disaster education through storytelling, coursework, and NSS camps. Experts called for climate-smart Gram Panchayats through data sharing and capacity development of Sarpanch and PEOs.

— Suyash Pandey · Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation, Khordha, Odisha

So we have seen that public spaces have to be inclusive and creative also. And as climate as climate change happening. So we can ask our peers also to

— Jayprakash Nayak · Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation, Khordha, Odisha

Ans -In ancient times, people used to go to the forest, collect forest products, and sell them. Name -Bhaga Madkami Village -Pramilapadar

— Champa Gatan · Pujariguda, Malkangiri, Odisha

Ans - In ancient times, people used to bring tubers, leafy vegetables, fruits, and roots from the forest and eat them. They also ate boiled leafy vegetables. Village - Kutiguda Name - Devendra Madkami

— Champa Gatan · Pujariguda, Malkangiri, Odisha

To protect from floodwaters caused by excessive rain, a consequence of climate change, construct flood shelters and build drains for the discharge of accumulated floodwaters. Construct check dams at various places to obstruct the flow of water.

— PRADEEP KUMAR KANHAR · Rourkela, Sundargarh, Odisha

This panel highlights the future resilience of Odisha by emphasizing the obstacles to girls' education in climate change, dropout rates, migration, safety, leadership, and the need for climate education.

— Namita Giri

In the session one of Disaster Preparedness for a Changing Climate in Odisha Conclave 2025 The Discussion focused on the rising frequency of lightning, heatwaves, landslides, and other climate-induced disasters reshaping Odisha’s risk landscape. Speakers stressed the need for Climate-Smart GP approaches to embed adaptation and resilience into local disaster management plans.

— Suyash Pandey · Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation, Khordha, Odisha

The forests that change with weather changes, when there are no trees left from there.

— RAJNIKANT RATNAKAR · Janjgir-Champa, Chhattisgarh

Among many disasters, for the prevention of flood-related disasters, flood shelters should be constructed, properly maintained, and preserved, ensuring their optimal utilization during disasters. It would be beneficial to provide separate rooms and toilet facilities for women and children, and to appoint female workers such as ASHA, Anganwadi workers, MBK, CRP, and female health workers.

— PRADEEP KUMAR KANHAR · Rourkela, Sundargarh, Odisha

Yeah.

— Anjana Khadia · Sundargarh, Odisha

Climate change is hindering girls' education; Odisha's future climate resilience will be strengthened through security, leadership, skill training, migration issues, and curriculum reform.

— Namita Giri

Climate-induced migration has emerged as one of Odisha's most pressing socio-economic challenges, intensified by weakened legal safeguards for migrant workers. Women migrants are disproportionately affected, often bearing the responsibility of sustaining households when male earners migrate. While integrated rural livelihood schemes in pilot regions have shown success in reducing migration within just three years, stakeholders continue to stress the urgent need for stronger portability of essential services such as food, healthcare, and education across key migration corridors.

— Aastha Mishra

Farmers should be able to get a fair price for their produce. For this, if the government fixes the MSP for their crops, we will benefit. 1. Laxman Dehuri - Madhapur

— PRADEEP KUMAR KANHAR · Rourkela, Sundargarh, Odisha

Communities are increasingly mindful about the risks involved and low returns from nature based livelihood given the changes in climate.

— Aastha Mishra

Rabi crop

— ishwarsabar · East Singhbhum, Jharkhand

First of all

— Puja · Ormaura, Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh