Mon Jan 20 21:24:06 IST 2025: ## Flamingo Festival Concludes in Tirupati with Call for Biodiversity Protection

**TIRUPATI, January 20, 2025** – The three-day Flamingo Festival in Sullurpeta, Tirupati district, concluded on Monday with a strong emphasis on protecting the biodiversity of the Pulicat lake and Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary. The event, revived after a four-year hiatus, drew large crowds from across Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, including numerous bird watchers and wildlife photographers.

Andhra Pradesh Endowments Minister Anam Ramanarayana Reddy and Revenue Minister Anagani Satya Prasad attended the closing ceremony, expressing gratitude to Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu for his support in reviving and expanding the festival. The Ministers lauded the event’s success, noting the significant tourist turnout.

Local officials, including Sullurpeta MLA Nelavala Vijayasri and District Collector S. Venkateswar, engaged with students, gathering feedback and promoting environmental awareness, particularly urging a reduction in single-use plastic. The district administration provided extensive logistical support, including transportation, food, sanitation, and medical facilities for attendees. Cultural performances further enhanced the festival’s closing ceremony. The festival’s organizers highlighted the need for continued efforts to safeguard the fragile ecosystem of the Pulicat lake and Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary.

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