Odisha’s Daringbadi promote environmental conservation

PHULBANI: A group of students from Daringbadi block in Kandhamal district is making strides in environmental conservation by crafting seed balls to promote tree planting.

Led by Ayushman Sahu, a Class-7 student, these young environmentalists from Daringbadi Model School are dedicating their weekends to combat rising global temperatures and the loss of greenery due to urbanisation.

Ayushman explained that seed balls are made by encasing seeds in a mixture of manure and clay, which increases the chances of germination when exposed to rainwater. The seeds sprout and grow into trees, helping to replenish the green cover.

Ayushman and his friend Akanksha Parichha, along with other students, distribute these seed balls in areas lacking vegetation during their travels.