Medha Patkar Calls for River Protection in Ganjam

Medha Patkar, a 71-year-old environmental activist, spoke at gatherings in Odisha to protect rivers.

She emphasized the importance of safeguarding natural resources like rivers and forests, referring to rivers as 'mother'.

The events were organized by groups protesting a dam construction over the Pipalapnaka river in Sorada block.

The movement highlights concerns over the impact of development on vital water resources.

This underscores the need to protect these natural resources.