Ranjan Panda

Odisha's Water Man! TEDx Speaker! @WaterInitiativ1 CombatClimateChangeNetwork. Founder @Youth4WaterIn @MahanadiRiver Research,Columns, Fotos,Blogs, Campaigner.

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Coexistence can thrive on city streets too!

This message is especially for those who believe cities are meant only for concrete, cars and more concrete.

Cities are not just for cars and buildings. They are shared spaces for people, trees, birds, animals and all forms of life.

A truly smart city is one that makes room for nature, nurtures biodiversity and celebrates coexistence - not one that keeps replacing life with concrete.

Good afternoon from Antalya 🙏🏽 ❤️

#Coexistence #UrbanBiodiversity #NatureInCities #SustainableCities #my500metercity

#COP31 #UNFCCC

@turkiyecop31 @UNFCCC

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Shopping for the festival? Choose plastic-free packaging, carry reusable bags, and opt for eco-friendly alternatives. Make your celebrations greener and more sustainable! 💚

#Youth4WaterIndia #PlasticFreeFestival #PlasticFreePicnicChallenge #GreenCelebrations #SayNoToSUP

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The #COP31 teaches you one of the real climate actions: patience!

Don't be here if you don't have at least a couple (or even more) of hours each for catching a cab from the airport and for getting your registration done!!!

@turkiyecop31 @UNFCCC

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Is monopoly leading to corrupt and arbitrary ways of functioning? A few questions to #TataPower

Hello @TPWesternOdisha in this month's bill I suddenly got an arrear amount of 420 rupees as Sundry Adj. On asking your consumer helpline they said it's for a new meter they installed in 2025. And the monthly deductions @ 60 INR was not being deducted earlier.

Now, I have a few questions:

1. What's exactly is the charge and why I have not been informed about it in writing?

2. What is this amount of 60 rupees: meter purchase price or meter rent?

3. Will I have to pay for this meter if it gets defective again? Is there a guarantee/warranty available with the meter?

4. Can you share with me the price of the meter and from where you bought it? Can you also share the technical specifications of the meter - Owner's handbook, etc.? If it has been installed in my place and if I have to pay for its replacement, I must have all these details, no?

5. Why were you not deducting the 60 rupees per month earlier? Why burden me with an arrear load for your fault?

6. Now that you have deducted the arrear, have you taken my consent for a monthly amount I am supposed to pay? Or you guys have some shoddy way of taking our consent in your system/app/rules, etc?

7. Your customer care person says, this installment amount will be deducted for 96 months. That comes to near 6K rupees. Again, that's cost of the meter or rent?

8. Finally, when the earlier meter got defective, forcing you to replace it, who was responsible for that?

I hope you will be kind enough to answer my questions.

I know you are a "monopoly" and consumers have not much choice against your arbitrary and shoddy acts. However, I am still hopeful, as I am still under the illusion of living in a Democracy.

Thanks!
Ranjan Panda

@CMO_Odisha
@SecyChief
@EnergyOdisha
@TataPower
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@TPWesternOdisha 9437050103

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@arvindpadhee @SJTA_Puri @JagannathaDhaam @Youth4WaterIn

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Hi All,

The #PlasticFreePicnicChallenge, a pan-India volunteer-driven initiative by @Youth4WaterIn runs for four months purely on small financial supports from friends, family members and well-wishers. If you align with the campaign goals and are interested to make such a contribution, please let us know and we can discuss further details.

Looking forward to your kind support!

Team #Youth4WaterIndia

@WaterInitiativ1 @MahanadiRiver

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From @Youth4WaterIn
🌿🏆 GREEN PICNIC AWARDS – SEASON 5 ARE BACK! 🏆🌿

As another picnic season begins, we are delighted to bring back the Green Picnic Awards, proudly sponsored by the DALMA chain of restaurants! 🌱

So, friends, if you're planning a picnic or a feast amidst nature—whether in a forest, beside a river, near a waterfall, around a wetland or in any other beautiful natural setting—make it GREEN! 🌳💚

Say NO to single-use plastics, celebrate responsibly, leave no waste behind and inspire others to do the same.

And don't forget to apply for the Green Picnic Awards – Season 5!

🎉 You could win exciting cash prizes, but more importantly, you have the opportunity to become a champion of Mother Earth, protecting the very ecosystems that make our celebrations so special.

🌍 Celebrate with Nature, Not at Nature's Cost!
✍️ Take the #PlasticFreePicnicPledge here:
🔗 https://t.co/GFtAkeUYE4

Join the #PlasticFreePicnicChallenge Season 5 (1 November 2026 – 28 February 2027) and help make responsible picnicking a people's movement!

Let's make every picnic a Green Picnic! 🌿💚

#Youth4WaterIndia #GreenPicnicAwards #PlasticFreePicnicChallenge #GreenPicnicMovement #NatureBasedSolutions #ResponsibleTourism #CloserToNature

@WaterInitiativ1 @MahanadiRiver @fesforcommons @WHH_India @NIUA_India @IUCN @boell_India @WetlandsInt_SA @RamsarConv @ospcb123

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@arvindpadhee Such a great loss 🙏

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@PradeepJenaIAS Such a great loss indeed. 🙏🏽

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@MagicUAEeco @Youth4WaterIn @WaterInitiativ1 @MahanadiRiver @Waterkeeper Thanks for your kind wishes 🙏

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@itsBiswajeet @Youth4WaterIn @WaterInitiativ1 @MahanadiRiver @Waterkeeper Thank you for your kind wishes 🙏

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On my birthday, I extend my heartfelt gratitude to all my near and dear ones, friends, colleagues, and everyone who has been part of my life's journey. My gratitude extends beyond humans to all the wonderful species with whom we share this beautiful Mother Earth. 🌍💚

To everyone with whom I have interacted, worked, shared moments of joy and sorrow, created memories, and learned life's lessons — thank you for your love, support, care, and companionship. Each of you has enriched my journey in your own special way. ❤️🙏🏽

On this special day, I have just taken the #PlasticFreePicnicPledge, reaffirming my commitment to protecting Mother Nature and all the life she nurtures.

I invite each one of you to take this pledge too and become part of the #PlasticFreePicnicChallenge, a unique, entirely volunteer-driven #NatureBasedSolutions initiative. Your participation and support, in whatever way possible, would be a wonderful birthday gift to me and, more importantly, a gift to Mother Earth. 🌱🍀

Let's celebrate life by protecting the very nature that sustains it!

Wishing you all a beautiful day filled with love, peace, and happiness! 🙏🏽❤️✨️🍀🌱💖🌸

~ Ranjan Panda
November 1, 2026

#PlasticFreePicnicChallenge #Youth4WaterIndia #GreenPicnic #CloserToNature #WaterInitiatives

[Youth4Water @Youth4WaterIn]

Happy Birthday, @ranjanpanda Sir!

Thank u for your inspiring leadership, guidance, & unwavering commitment to water and climate action. Your dedication continues to inspire young changemakers to create meaningful change.

With gratitude and warm wishes,
#Youth4WaterIndia

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@MagicUAEeco @Youth4WaterIn @WaterInitiativ1 @MahanadiRiver @Waterkeeper Thanks so much!

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@WaterInitiativ1 @Youth4WaterIn @MahanadiRiver @Waterkeeper Thanks Team!

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@Youth4WaterIn @WaterInitiativ1 @MahanadiRiver @Waterkeeper Thanks Team!

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@DineshPradhan47 Thank you 🙏🏽✨️🌸