Environment awards

Odisha forest officer Sasmita Lanka has become the first Indian official to get awarded by the United Nation's coveted Asia Environmental Enforcement Award. Sasmita, a DFO at Cuttack district, was recognised under the 'Gender Leadership and Impact' category. She was felicitated for her efforts in busting a 28-member international racket of pangolin smugglers. Currently posted as the Bhubaneshwar DFO, Lanka also conducted awareness programmes … read-more