4th April 2025: Rahul Maharana from Khordha, Odisha, has been awarded the National Youth Award for 2022-23 for his significant contributions to environmental conservation. His efforts in plastic waste cleanup, mangrove restoration, and biodiversity protection in Odisha’s coastal districts have made a remarkable impact.
ବର୍ଷ ୨୦୨୨-୨୩ ପାଇଁ ଜାତୀୟ ଯୁବ ପୁରସ୍କାର ପାଇଥିବା ଖୋର୍ଦ୍ଧାର ରାହୁଲ ମହାରଣାଙ୍କୁ ଶୁଭେଚ୍ଛା ଓ ଅଭିନନ୍ଦନ। ପରିବେଶ ସୁରକ୍ଷା ଦିଗରେ ଉଲ୍ଲେଖନୀୟ ଅବଦାନ ପାଇଁ ଓ ଉପକୂଳ ଓଡ଼ିଶାରେ ସାମୂହିକ ସଚେତନତା କାର୍ଯ୍ୟକ୍ରମ ମାଧ୍ୟମରେ ପ୍ଲାଷ୍ଟିକ ବର୍ଜ୍ୟବସ୍ତୁ ସଫେଇ, ହେନ୍ତାଳ ବନ ସୃଷ୍ଟି ଓ ଜୈବ ବିବିଧତା ସଂରକ୍ଷଣ ପାଇଁ ତାଙ୍କ ଉଦ୍ୟମ ଯୁବ… pic.twitter.com/KoYsb361hW
— CMO Odisha (@CMO_Odisha) April 4, 2025
Rahul’s environmental journey began in 2018 when he started cleaning the beaches of Astaranga in Puri district after seeing the waste there. Every Sunday, he would collect trash with a gunny bag, which gradually evolved into a community movement. His dedication caught national attention, and in March 2022, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised his efforts during his Mann Ki Baat address.
Through his work, Rahul has not only improved the local environment but also raised awareness about the importance of protecting nature. His recognition with the National Youth Award highlights the power of youth-driven environmental action and serves as an inspiration to others.
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