Orissa Environmental society

Orissa Environmental Society was founded in 1982 to promote mass awareness on the fast deteriorating environment and the need for protection and conservation of the environment and natural resources. The Society came into existence on the 21st February 1982 during the national Seminar on “Environmental Study and Forest Education” held at Phulbani (a tribal population dense district) under the auspices of the National Service Scheme of Government College, Phulbani and the Rotary Club of Phulbani, The Society was registered at Phulbani under the Societies Registration Act. 1860 (Registration No. 100/19 of 1982-83 dated 25.10.1982). .....More

Emblem of Orissa Environmental Society

The three elements in the emblem represent the flora, fauna and human footprint.

• The element on the left which projects the picture of green foliage with its branches represents the wild flora.
• The element at the bottom which projects the picture of an animal represents the wild fauna.
• The element on the top which projects the picture of a giant footstep represents the ecological footprint of modern civilization.
  
                                                                                               -Designed by Mr. Deepak Bhattacharya