Malkangiri, 13/03: An awareness camp on forest fire control and wildlife protection has been held at MV 73 from Motu Forest Park in Malkangiri district. On this occasion, a special meeting has been held at Motu Forestry MV 79 Range Office. In this program, ACF. Monsoon Khemundu, Range Officer Tanuja Kartoke, Tapan Kumar Saha in management, Motu Forester Murali Dhar Anuguvale, Deepak Shiuli Forester and as guest MV-79 Dr. Shyama Prasad Degree College President Pravasini Mohapatra along with V. of neighboring villages. S. S. Members and villagers were present l In this program, Anta Vidila forest department has taken steps to prevent forest fire. An important meeting has been held at Motu range office to protect the forest from fire before summer season. The presidents of the forest protection committee were involved in this and learned various fire fighting techniques. According to the forest department officials, forest is our national asset. In this fire, many valuable trees and animals die. So this effort has been made to keep the forest “fire free” with the help of local people. The women and local villagers who participated in the program also took an oath to save the forest.