Wildlife Conservation Honors Celebrated; Farmers Stage Protests Over Fertilizer Distribution Policies
While 38 students were honored for their wildlife conservation efforts at a recent event in Visakhapatnam, farmers in the Parvathipuram Manyam district staged a protest demanding improved fertilizer distribution through Rythu Seva Kendras rather than the existing digital app system.
Highlights
- •38 students were recognized at the IGZP for wildlife and environmental conservation efforts.
- •The conservation event was held in partnership with JCI Vizag Excellence to mark several global environment-related days.
- •Farmers in Parvathipuram Manyam district protested against digital urea distribution systems and supply shortages.
- •The farming community demanded that fertilizer distribution be shifted back to local Rythu Seva Kendras.
A recent wildlife conservation awareness event in Visakhapatnam served as a platform to honor the efforts of young participants who are passionate about protecting our planet. At the Indira Gandhi Zoological Park (IGZP), 38 students from various educational institutions received formal recognition for their contributions to environmental education. The prize distribution ceremony was organized to coincide with several global environmental observances, including World Endangered Species Day, World Dhole Day, World Environment Day, and World Giraffe Day.
This initiative, hosted in partnership with JCI Vizag Excellence, aimed to foster a deeper understanding of ecosystem preservation among the youth. Murali Rambha, the Deputy Inspector General of Police at the Central Bureau of Investigation, attended the event as the chief guest. Alongside G. Mangamma, the Deputy Conservator of Forests and IGZP curator, he presented merit certificates and educational books focused on wildlife to the winners.
During his address, Murali Rambha emphasized the importance of individual contribution in addressing pressing global environmental challenges. He encouraged the students to maintain their commitment to wildlife conservation, suggesting that even minor personal actions can play a significant role in safeguarding biodiversity. G. Mangamma praised the students for their active engagement, noting that such enthusiasm is vital for spreading awareness about local and global environmental issues.
Farmers Address Agricultural Resource Distribution Issues
In a separate development within the Parvathipuram Manyam district, local farmers voiced their dissatisfaction regarding the current systems for fertilizer procurement. Demonstrating on Maradana Street in the Komarada mandal, agricultural workers, supported by the CPM, called for significant changes to the distribution process for essential supplies like urea.
The protestors argued that the mandated use of a specific digital application for urea procurement has caused numerous delays and logistical hurdles during the critical cropping season. Kolli Sambamurthy, the CPM Komarada Mandal convener, reported that farmers often endure long wait times at distribution centers such as Gomuru, frequently resulting in no fertilizer acquisition. The participants expressed strong opposition to the current policy that limits supply to one bag per acre, regardless of the size of a farmer's total landholding.
The farming community is now demanding that the government revert to supplying fertilizers through Rythu Seva Kendras to ensure more efficient and reliable access. Furthermore, the protestors have called for increased training support if the state expects farmers to fully embrace natural farming methodologies. The group has warned that if these supply and distribution concerns remain unaddressed, they are prepared to escalate their agitation through larger organized protests at Rythu Seva Kendras across the region.
