Overview
- On Sunday, a 'Coffee with corporate' session near Sri City urged companies to support protection of Pulicat Lake and migratory bird habitats.
- Andhra Pradesh opened the three-day festival on January 10 with conservation of Pulicat’s wetlands at its center alongside sustainable tourism.
- A Sri City and Krea University symposium called for effective national steps to safeguard wetlands, with experts from BNHS, ISRO, WII and other institutions.
- Tirupati District Collector S. Venkateshwar said the push aims to elevate Pulicat conservation to national and international platforms and to balance livelihoods with ecological care.
- Conservator of Forests C. Selvam said the government and Forest Department are taking measures, with this edition prioritizing environmental protection and seeking global recognition.