Archive · 14 Jan 2026
Collector Stresses Collective Responsibility to Protect Forests
The In-charge District Collector of Anantapur, Shiv Narayan Sharma, talked about how important it is for everyone to work together to prevent forest fires.
He said that forest fires are very bad for the environment, animals, and people.
He asked everyone to be careful and help protect the forests.
The Forest Department also talked about how they are teaching people about the dangers of forest fires and how to keep the forests safe.
Many forest officials were there to show their support and ask people to report any fires or dangerous activities in the forests.
In-charge District Collector Shiv Narayan Sharma emphasized the collective responsibility of citizens in preventing forest fires and protecting forests.
A fire awareness poster titled 'Forest Fire is a Threat to Humanity' was unveiled by the Andhra Pradesh Forest Department.
Sharma highlighted the severe ecological loss and threat to humanity caused by forest fires.
The importance of awareness campaigns, especially during the dry season, was stressed to minimize risks and protect natural resources.
Forest officials reiterated their commitment to strengthening forest protection measures and urged citizens to report any fire incidents or dangerous activities.
- Who
- In-charge District Collector Shiv Narayan Sharma and Andhra Pradesh Forest Department officials
- What
- Unveiling of a fire awareness poster and discussion on forest fire prevention
- When
- Tuesday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- In-charge District Collector’s camp office, Anantapur city, Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To raise awareness about the dangers of forest fires and the importance of collective responsibility in protecting forests
- Location
- Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh
- Event
- Unveiling of fire awareness poster
- Organizer
- Andhra Pradesh Forest Department
- Key Speaker
- Shiv Narayan Sharma (In-charge District Collector)
- Main Message
- Preventing forest fires is a collective responsibility
- Key Attendees
- District Forest Officer, Social Forestry DFO, Forest Range Officers, Deputy Range Officers, Section Officers, Beat Officers, Forest Staff