Devaraj Palanisamy IFS

Indian Forest Service (IFS), Tamil Nadu cadre | Nature Lover | Travel | Chai | Sports | PersonalAccount

[Devaraj Palanisamy IFS @Deva_IFS]

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[Supriya Sahu IAS @supriyasahuias]

Notified in 2021, the Srivilliputhur Megamalai Tiger Reserve (SMTR) is Tamil Nadu’s youngest tiger reserve, covering 1016.57 sq. km. Despite being newly established, it is now home to 13 resident tigers as per the 2022 estimation. The reserve is a biodiversity hotspot, sheltering species like the Grizzled Giant Squirrel, Lion-tailed Macaque, Nilgiri Tahr, and King Cobra, and is the origin of the Vaigai River. With landmark initiatives like land acquisition for corridor connectivity, plastic screening units, and plans to acquire 850 acres more, SMTR is rapidly emerging as a model for integrated landscape level tiger and ecosystem conservation. Extraordinary work by FD and Team 👏 #GlobalTigerDay #tigerday #Tigers #TNForest

[Grizzled-Giant Squirrel @DreyDiscoveries]

அரசு பள்ளி மாணவர்களின் ஆளுமை சிறக்க, அரவணைப்போடு சிறத்தை கொள்ளும் சீருடைப்பணியாளர்கள். Forest Department Not only Guards Wildlife and also Guards & ensures nature for Next Generation. #summernaturecamp #climatechangemission #climateliteracy #tamilnaduclimatechangemission

[Devaraj Palanisamy IFS @Deva_IFS]

Thank you ma'am 🙏

[Supriya Sahu IAS @supriyasahuias]

Once an abandoned tribal school in Srivilliputhur, Tamil Nadu, TN Forest Department has transformed it into a thriving grassroots conservation centre called the Innovation and Incubation Centre for the Near Threatened 'Grizzled Giant Squirrel' (GGS). The site now serves as an environmental education hub within the Srivilliputhur Megamalai Tiger Reserve.

More than 2,200 students and teachers from 75 schools and 5 colleges have visited from across 10 districts, engaging in treks, expert talks, and immersive biodiversity experiences. Activities have included participation in Wildlife Week, hackathons, and the development of GIS-based wildlife protection ideas.

Local public buses have been branded with GGS themes, and outreach efforts include local-language booklets, mural art, and eco-merchandise.We aim to train at least one conservation leader from every participating school. We have set up 8 such Wildlife Incubation Centres across Tamil Nadu

Kudos to DD Srivilliputhur and his team for their outstanding efforts, and to the Director of AIWC for ensuring a smooth and impactful rollout. We are also thankful to the State Planning Commission for funding the project under TANII @TN_Plan @tnforestdept #TNForest #TNWildlifeincubationCentres @IUCN @WWFINDIA @TNDIPRNEWS @UNEP

[Devaraj Palanisamy IFS @Deva_IFS]

Thank you ma'am 🙏 #tnforest #smtr @tnforestdept @tbgpccr81051

[Supriya Sahu IAS @supriyasahuias]

Elephants fully utilising the new water trough created with solar borewell facility for wildlife to beat the summer heat somewhere in Srivilliputhur. TN forest Department has made several such new water troughs and is keeping the existing ones ready in view of the increasing summer heat
#Elephants #TNForest

[Tamil Nadu Forest Department @tnforestdept]

Camera footage from forests near Srivilliputtur Meghamalai Tiger Reserve shows elephants actively using water troughs constructed by TNFD. Powered by a solar borewell, these troughs are helping wildlife beat the heat during the peak summer months. #TNforest #TBGPCCR @tbgpccr81051

[Grizzled-Giant Squirrel @DreyDiscoveries]

2days #storytelling workshop held at Incubation Centre Shenbagathoppu by Srivilliputhur Megamalai Tiger Reserve, Srivilliputhur for #Virudhunagar #Governmentschoolstudents Students were impressed with story and enjoyed.

[Grizzled-Giant Squirrel @DreyDiscoveries]

21st January 2025 #InternationalSquirrelAppreciationDay held at #Incubationcentre #srivilliputhur #bookletcover Tamil released by #tnforestdepartment received by #governmentschoolchildren & they #chatwithresearchers who work in #grizzledgiantsquirrel #Learnedthroughactivities

[Devaraj Palanisamy IFS @Deva_IFS]

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[Grizzled-Giant Squirrel @DreyDiscoveries]

Tale begins with an abandoned tribal school, Turned to an environmental education centre, with the support of the State Planning Commission - TANII Innovation cum Incubation centre & AIWC, Vandalur. The students are taken for nature education mainly The Grizzled giant Squirrel.

[Grizzled-Giant Squirrel @DreyDiscoveries]

Students who are visiting Shenbagathoppu Incubation cum Innovative Centre (Grizzled giant Squirrel) are exploring WALKIE TALKIE by field staffs Srivilliputhur Megamalai Tiger Reserve Forest Division. Thanks a lot to the Tamil Nadu State Planning Commission for this project.

[Grizzled-Giant Squirrel @DreyDiscoveries]

அரசு மேல்நிலைப் பள்ளி நடையனேரி & மங்களம், லிங்கா குளோபல் பள்ளி 50 மாணவர்கள் வனத்துறை சார்பாக செண்பகத் தோப்பு பகுதியில் சாம்பல் நிற அணில் பற்றி விழிப்புணர்வு நிகழ்வில் பங்குபெற்றனர். ஏற்பாடு செய்த மாவட்ட ஆட்சியருக்கும் முதன்மை கல்வி அலுவலருக்கும் தமிழ்நாடு அரசுக்கும் நன்றி.

[Supriya Sahu IAS @supriyasahuias]

The year ends on a heartwarming note for us at TN Forest Department, as our Foresters united a lost baby elephant with her mother and the herd after rescue in the Anamalai Tiger Reserve at Pollachi. The little calf was found searching for the mother when field teams spotted her. With the help of drones & experienced forest watchers the herd was located and the tiny calf was safely reunited. Teams are still on ground for monitoring. Kudos to Ramasubramanian, CF, Bhargava Teja FD, Range officer Manikantan and the entire team 👍 videos FD @TNDIPRNEWS @tnforestdept @moefcc #elephantcalf

[IGNFA @IGNFA_GoI]

IFS Probationers of 54th RR trekked through Mukurthi National Park on Oct 27, 2023. The 12 km route spanned from Avalance forest rest house to Bangihallah earthen dam. Notable sightings included over 30 Nilgiri Tahrs, Gaur, and Sambhar.

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[Devaraj Palanisamy IFS @Deva_IFS]

@prabhusean7 @CMOTamilnadu Great sir 👏 hearty congratulations 💐

[CMOTamilNadu @CMOTamilnadu]

மாவட்ட ஆட்சித் தலைவர்கள் மற்றும் மாவட்ட வனத்துறை அலுவலர்கள் மாநாட்டில், தமிழ்நாடு வனத்துறை வரலாற்றில் முதன்முறையாக சிறப்பாக பணியாற்றிய மாவட்ட வன அலுவலர்களுக்கு விருதுகள் வழங்கும் வகையில், 2022-23ஆம் ஆண்டுக்கான வளங்குன்றா வனமேலாண்மை நடவடிக்கைகளை சிறப்பான முறையில் மேற்கொண்டதற்கான விருதினை ஸ்ரீவில்லிபுத்தூர் மேகமலை புலிகள் காப்பக துணை இயக்குனர் திரு. எஸ்.ஆனந்த், இ.வ.ப., அவர்களும், மனித வன உயிரின மோதல்கள் மேலாண்மை நடவடிக்கைகளை சிறப்பான முறையில் மேற்கொண்டதற்கான விருதினை இராமநாதபுரம் வன உயிரின காப்பாளர் திரு. பாகன் ஜெக்தீஸ் சுதாகர், இ.வ.ப., அவர்களுக்கும் வன உரிமைச்சட்ட நடவடிக்கைகளை சிறப்பான முறையில் மேற்கொண்டதற்கான விருதினை கன்னியாகுமரி வன உயிரின காப்பாளர் திரு. எம். இளையராஜா, இ.வ.ப., ஆகியோருக்கு மாண்புமிகு முதலமைச்சர் திரு. @mkstalin அவர்கள் வழங்கி சிறப்பித்தார்.

[CMOTamilNadu @CMOTamilnadu]

Honourable Chief Minister @mkstalin had made removal of 'Invasives' a priority and Tamilnadu is the first state to have a dedicated invasive species removal policy.

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[Supriya Sahu IAS @supriyasahuias]

Gaur rescue by TN Forest field team in Nilgiris where a PVC pipe got stuck in his hind legs and caused serious wounds. Forest team sedated the Gaur, removed the pipe and treated the wound. Still under observation but the Gaur is back on his feet and grazing well. A reminder to us all to be careful and not leave things carelessly in areas with wildlife.kudos to FD and his team #TNForest #Gaur #rescue #wildliferescue #IndianBison

[M.K.Stalin @mkstalin]

Happy #WorldElephantDay! 🐘

Tamil Nadu Government is committed to protecting its precious wildlife. With the notification of the new Agathiyamalai Elephant Reserve, upgradation of two elephant camps, restoration of degraded forests, empowerment of elephant caretakers, modernisation of forest force and innovative solutions with AI-enabled surveillance using thermal cameras, we are committed to conservation of elephants.

The #TNElephantConclave in Coimbatore reinforces our dedication to elephant conservation. Together, let's secure a brighter future for these gentle giants.

[TN DIPR @TNDIPRNEWS]

நாட்டு முயல்கள் பெருமளவில் வேட்டையாடுவது தமிழ்நாடு வன உயிரினக் குற்றக் கட்டுப்பாட்டு மையத்தால் தடுக்கப்பட்டது

#CMMKSTALIN #TNDIPR
@CMOTamilnadu @mkstalin
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@supriyasahuias

[IGNFA @IGNFA_GoI]

A spectacular view of today's #InternationalDayofYoga2023 celebration at IGNFA. The Director, senior faculty members and all officer trainees participated with zeal & passion.

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#IDY2023
#YogaDay
#YogaforVasudhaivaKutumbakam

[Tamil Nadu Forest Department @tnforestdept]

மாண்புமிகு தமிழ்நாடு முதலமைச்சர் அவர்கள் இன்று 200க்கு மேலான e bikeகுகள், 50 Neo bolero வாகனங்கள், வனவிலங்குகளின் மீட்புக்காக 35 Camper வாகனங்களை கொடி அசைத்து துவக்கிவைத்தார்.

தமிழ்நாடு வனத்துறை செயல்படுத்தும் திட்டங்களின் கீழ் வழங்கப்படும் புதிய வாகனங்கள் பற்றிய விளக்கப்படம்.