VIJAYAWADA: The official Wall Calendar, Table Calendar, and Diary published by the Andhra Pradesh Legislature for the year 2026 were released by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu at his Camp Office on Tuesday.
The release event was attended by AP Legislative Assembly Speaker Ch Ayyannapatrudu, Legislative Affairs Minister Payyavula Keshav and AP Legislature Secretary General Prasanna Kumar Suryadevara and others.
The annual calendar, titled “Biodiversity - The Living Heritage of Andhra Pradesh”, is a visual tribute to the State’s rich ecological wealth. It features twelve iconic wild animal species, each drawn from distinct ecosystems of Andhra Pradesh - ranging from the Eastern Ghats and rolling grasslands to the Coringa mangroves and the long coastline of the Bay of Bengal.
The calendar represents a harmonious amalgam of nature’s heritage, artistic tradition.
“As we admire the beauty of these 12 majestic species, we must remember that they are not merely images on a page, but rightful co-inhabitants of our land. Harmonious coexistence demands that we protect and conserve our diverse ecosystems.
Disturbances to ecological balance inevitably leads to man-animal conflict, which we are witnessing with increasing frequency,” the Chief Minister said. He further noted that the calendar conveys a timely and powerful message on environmental protection, wildlife conservation, and alerts us about far-reaching consequences of climate change.
“This calendar serves as a reminder of our collective responsibility to safeguard nature in its pristine form. It encourages us to work together to preserve wildlife and protect our planet for future generations. I am pleased to note that the Andhra Pradesh Legislature has a dedicated Committee on Wildlife and Environment Protection, chaired by the Speaker himself, underscoring the importance accorded to the well-being of our ecosystem by the elected representatives of the State,” he added.
The government is focussed on promoting biodiversity in a big way in the State for maintaining the much needed balance in our ecosystem and for the wellbeing of all, the Chief Minister said.