The Forest Department in Kotpad welcomed its new officer, who took charge with a focus on strengthening forest management, preventing illegal activities, and promoting environmental awareness among local communities.

Kotpad, June 5: Manas Ranjan Nayak has today assumed charge as the Forest Department Officer of Kotpad in Koraput district. Prior to this, he was serving in Jeypore. Mr. Nayak took over the responsibility after Bidyut Biswas Cha, who was previously serving in the post, retired from service.