People-centric initiatives of Edavaka grama panchayat in Wayanad has set a new paradigm in biodiversity conservation, climate change mitigation, and building awareness.
An array of activities such as the setting up of a biodiversity park, a bird sanctuary, a butterfly garden, fish reservoirs, and tuber crop conservatories made the civic body a champion in conservation efforts.
“Climate change had adversely affected the hill district, especially the farming community, in the recent past, and it incited us to adopt steps to address the issue,” said H.B. Pradeep, president, Edavaka grama panchayat.
