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Hans India
21-05-2025
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Annamdevula Chanti selected for AP Biodiversity Award
Rajamahendravaram: In recognition of his outstanding contribution to biodiversity conservation, Annamdevula Veera Venkata Satyanarayana, popularly known as Chanti, the Sarpanch of Madhavarayudupalem village has been selected for the Andhra Pradesh Biodiversity Conservation Award. The award is being presented on the occasion of the International Day for Biological Diversity. Chanti will receive the award from the Deputy Chief Minister Konidela Pawan Kalyan at a ceremony to be held on May 22 at Tummalapalli Kalakshetram in Vijayawada. Chanti has been actively engaged in environmental and biodiversity conservation efforts for over 25 years. His initiatives include plantation and protection of trees, care for animals, promotion of organic farming, preservation of local traditions and cultures, and sustainable environmental practices. Two decades ago, he took up a large-scale plantation drive along both sides of the village roads and personally ensured their maintenance. He has also been involved in the re-establishment of an ancient Manduva house, the protection of native art forms like Garagalu and Garadilu, and the promotion of folk culture. Chanti's conservation efforts extend to tying bundles of paddy (vari kucchulu) to protect bird species, digging percolation pits for groundwater recharge, adopting solar energy for sustainable power usage, and cultivating medicinal plants. In acknowledgment of his relentless dedication, the Andhra Pradesh Biodiversity Board has chosen him for this prestigious honour. The Board's Member Secretary P Ramakrishna has formally communicated the award selection to Chanti.
Hans India
09-05-2025
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- Hans India
Biodiversity Board invites entries for awards
Amaravati: The Andhra Pradesh State Biodiversity Board is inviting entries in various categories for awards and competitions to raise awareness about biodiversity conservation, announced chairman Neelayapalem Vijay Kumar and Member Secretary P Ramakrishna. They said in a statement here on Thursday that in connection with the International Day for Biological Diversity on May 22, with the theme 'Harmony with Nature and Sustainable Development' the Board has invited the entries. Vijay Kumar said that the selected individuals contributing significantly to biodiversity conservation in AP will be honoured with the 'Andhra Pradesh Biodiversity Conserver Awards' in the individual category. Likewise, selected journalists promoting biodiversity through their work will receive the 'Green Journalist Awards'. The 'State Biodiversity Conservation Awards' will also be presented to selected Biodiversity Management Committees (BMCs) functioning at the Panchayat-level across the state, and to individuals or groups conserving biodiversity through traditional knowledge. To further engage the younger generation, the Andhra Pradesh Biodiversity Board invites essay-writing, drawing, and photography entries from students of universities, engineering colleges, degree colleges, junior colleges and Class 10, based on the theme 'Harmony with Nature and Sustainable Development.' The students are encouraged to submit their entries by email to [email protected] or by post to Andhra Pradesh State Biodiversity Board (APSBB), Flat No 209, Walnut Block, Rain Tree Park, Nagarjuna University, Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh – 522 508. Entries should reach on or before May 13. As part of the celebrations, government departments, universities, educational institutions, and voluntary organisations are also invited to set up awareness exhibitions (stalls) on biodiversity and environmental conservation. The Andhra Pradesh State Biodiversity Council will provide necessary support for stall setups. Interested organisations/departments are requested to submit their stall details and obtain permission by May 13. For any clarifications the interested persons may contact V Kiran at 832855973 or B Ajay Kumar at 9949979512.
