Odisha Governor encourages MSMEs to curb pollution impact by preserving environment

Bhubaneswar, April 1 (KNN) Governor of Odisha, Prof Ganeshi Lal has called upon the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to put their efforts in reducing pollution and its impact by preserving the environment and natural resources. 

Lal was speaking at the international conference on MSME AGRO wherein he said, “MSMEs must channelise their energy to revert the ill impact caused by pollution and work dedicatedly for the preservation of air, water and land.”

The event was organised by the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC), Odisha State Council in Bhubaneswar. 

He stated that owing to the current times industries have to go back to the basics and become self-reliant.

Highlighting the capacity of 60 lakh hectares of farmland of which paddy is cultivated in 36 lakh hectares, Vice-chancellor of OUAT Dr Pawan Kumar Agrawal said, “The agro-climatic conditions are the advantages for us to grow a variety of crops. There are huge opportunities for crop diversification and the focus should be on the processing of vegetables and fruits.”

For accelerating the agricultural growth of the State, MK Gupta, Co-chairman of ICC Odisha State Council called for increase in public investments. (KNN Bureau)