Siddhartha Pati, 35, honored with the Biju Patnaik Wildlife Conservation Award 2024 for his horseshoe crab conservation in Odisha. Pati, leading projects since 2015 and now executive director of ABCR, focuses on breeding and raising awareness about the biomedical and ecological importance of these crabs.
Chief minister Mohan Majhi promoted Odisha to international envoys as an ideal investment destination due to its rich mineral resources, skilled workforce, and strategic location. He emphasized the state’s infrastructure, diverse economy, and human capital development, highlighting the upcoming Make in Odisha Conclave 2025.