Chhatrapur: On Saturday, the 8th Battalion of the Odisha State Armed Police (OSAP) in Ganjam district launched a bird-nesting initiative by installing approximately 20 artificial nests on its premises.

This initiative was conducted under the leadership of Commandant Sharada Prasad Das, who emphasized its goal of safeguarding birds, enhancing environmental conservation, and fostering biodiversity. The project aims to provide secure habitats for birds by placing artificial nests in various trees throughout the battalion grounds.

The project will be executed in five distinct phases, with the initial phase featuring the installation of around 20 nests in various safe locations within the campus. Additionally, provisions for food and clean drinking water have also been established.

Plans are in place to install an additional 100 bird nests in the following phases, with efforts directed toward attracting a larger bird population to the battalion area. Both Commandant Das and environmentalist Rabindra Sahu stressed the importance of achieving a harmonious coexistence between humans and nature.

All officers and personnel have been instructed to ensure the proper maintenance of these nests. Deputy Commandant Yashobanta Sethi, Assistant Commandant P. Munda, Inspectors SJ Reddy, S Mangaraj, P Dan Dapath, Girish Chandra Majhi, and Trinath Behera, along with the entire team of the 8th Battalion, actively participated in the initiative.