Sudarsan Pattnaik's latest creation urges to conserve biodiversity

After a massive fire broke out in 10 locations in the four ranges of Simlipal Forest in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district, the state government has pressed firefighter into action. In a bid to create awareness about ecological conservation, noted sand artist and Padma Shri recipient Sudarsan Pattnaik has created a sand art at Puri appealing to save the habitat. “Loss of biodiversity is irreparable and it is a concern for all,” said Sudarsan in his and art.