Climate Change Cell, Odisha

Shri Ganesh Ram Singkhuntia

Hon'ble Minister (Forest, Environment and Climate Change Department)
Sri Satyabrata Sahu, IAS

Additional Chief Secretary to Government

(Forest, Environment and Climate Change Department)

Implementing Departments

Increase the forest cover of the state by undertaking afforestation and reforestation measures
Enhance the density of forests by undertaking assisted natural regeneration (ANR) and protecting existing forest stocks to act as a carbon sink with stronger conservation
Increase planting on non-forest land
Cover bald hills with suitable species mix
Increase and protect existing mangrove cover and coastal biodiversity along the coast.
Fire protection
Conserve and regenerate bamboo forest
Undertake sustainable management of forests and maximisation of forest productivity, preparation of management plans, and scientific forest management through annual coupe working
Undertake research studies on indigenous flora and fauna and their vulnerability to climate change
Conserve wildlife and its habitat, assessing the threats to biodiversity and wildlife.
Implement joint forest management so that people can participate in conservation, management, and regeneration
Build the capacity of the department staff in the field to tackle climate change related issues
Procure and build communication infrastructure