Odisha artist creates sand turtle on world environment day
Padma Shri-awardee sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik has created a 50-foot-long sand turtle on Odisha's Puri beach with the message 'Beat Plastic Pollution' on the occasion of World Environment Day. Pattnaik used plastic bottles to create the turtle's shell. The turtle, which was created using 30 tonnes of sand, showcases the plight of sea turtles who choke on plastic.