The Dhenkanal Forest Division and IIMC Dhenkanal celebrated Wildlife Week 2025 with a Photography Exhibition showcasing Dhenkanal's biodiversity. The event announced winners in the open category, celebrating local citizen and student engagement with nature.

IIMC Dhenkanal students visited the Mahisapat Municipality’s Wealth Centre to learn about waste management, where experts stressed the challenge of segregation and workers shared their earnings, benefits, and role in recycling. They also toured the Faecal Sludge Treatment Plant, with officials highlighting its importance for a sustainable environment in Dhenkanal.