Gajanan Lade IFS

Indian Forest Service(IFS) officer of Odisha cadre

[DFO KHORDHA @dfo_khordha]

Wildlife Enforcement| Balipatna Range: On dtd 12/08/26 two person name Rakesh ku Sahoo and Soumya ranjan Prusty were arrested for hunting of Cattle Egret and destruction of it's nest, habitat killing of juvenile in the urban landscape and forwarded to the Hon'ble JMFC BBSR.

[DFO KHORDHA @dfo_khordha]

Major Breakthrough | Wildlife Crime Enforcement
Berbera Section,On dtd 06/08/2026,Two person named Sri Kuna Behera & Sri Balia Behera,were intercepted at Bhatapada CNG Check Gate was having possession of Wildlife Contraband of spotted Deer Meat has been arrested by Balugaon Range

[DFO KHORDHA @dfo_khordha]

Wildlife Crime Enforcement
Berbera Section,On dtd 06/08/26 , A person named Sri Pradhan Sabar, intercepted at Bhatapada CNG having possession of Wildlife Contraband of Wild Boar meat has been arrested by Berbera Section , Forest Guard and forwarded to the Hon’ble JMFC Banpur.

[Prem Kumar Jha @Prem_CWLWOdisha]

This #WorldTourismDay, let’s travel responsibly for a greener tomorrow
Discover the beauty of Odisha through Ecotourism, where nature and wildlife come alive in harmony.
Explore Odisha’s best-kept secrets & experience the wild, serene, and sustainable side of travel.
Book your journey at https://t.co/6SzAPzg2Xm

#EcoTourismOdisha #WildlifeOdisha #WorldTourismDay2025

[Gajanan Lade IFS @gajananlade]

Barunei Reserve Forest at Khordha trek to Sitakund. Surreal experience through natural meadows...

[Prem Kumar Jha @Prem_CWLWOdisha]

Proudly celebrated Intercontinental Crocodile Day 2025 on 17th June, followed by a successful National Seminar on Crocodile Conservation in Odisha at LYFE Hotel, Bhubaneswar.
Graced by officials from MOEF&CC, members from national organisation such as WII & ZSI, forest Officias of other states, like west Bengal, Gujurat, etc, scientists, forest officers (past & present) odisha, NGOs, researchers, activists & students, united for the cause of crocodile conservation.
The impactful output are highly appreciated.
#WildlifeOdisha 🐊
#CrocodileConservation #50YearsOfCrocodileConservation

[Prem Kumar Jha @Prem_CWLWOdisha]

Delighted to share that white tigress Mousumi at Nandankanan has given birth to two healthy cubs, raising the park’s tiger count to 29.
Appreciate the dedicated efforts of the @ddnandankanan team in strengthening white tiger conservation in Odisha.

#WildlifeOdisha #TigerConservation

[PCCF WL & CWLW, Odisha @PCCFWL_Odisha]

Early this morning, 473 soft-shelled turtles were rescued from illegal possession near Motu Bridge by the alert staff of Motu Range, Malkangiri Forest Division. A Bolero vehicle used to transport the turtles has been seized.

[Prem Kumar Jha @Prem_CWLWOdisha]

Watch these cute tiny adventurers take their first brave steps toward the ocean.

A magical journey begins for Olive Ridley hatchlings at Gahirmatha, Odisha. Let’s protect their path to the wild.

#oliveridley #bhitarkanika #turtlenesting

[PCCF WL & CWLW, Odisha @PCCFWL_Odisha]

Under the leadership Sri Ganesh Ram Singh Khuntia, Hon’ble Minister of @forestdeptt and the guidance of the PCCF (Wildlife) & Chief Wildlife Warden, Odisha has released seven adult Gharials into Satkosia Gorge.

[PCCF WL & CWLW, Odisha @PCCFWL_Odisha]

Strengthening Tiger Protection in Similipal

PCCF (WL) & CWLW, Odisha, Shri @Prem_CWLWOdisha along with CCF (WL), visited Similipal South Wildlife Division to assess conservation efforts.

[Prem Kumar Jha @Prem_CWLWOdisha]

The journey begins!
The 1st of Olive Ridley hatchlings from the temporary hatchery at Babubali, Gahirmatha, are making their way to the sea. Collected during sporadic nesting 45 days ago, these tiny navigators are now ready to embrace the ocean.
#OliveRidley #MarineConservation

[Prem Kumar Jha @Prem_CWLWOdisha]

Olive Ridley arribada has commenced at Gahirmatha, the world's largest rookery, following a record-breaking 6.98 lakh mass nesting at Rushikulya. This marks another significant milestone in Odisha’s ongoing marine conservation efforts.

#OliveRidley #Arribada #WildlifeOdisha

[Prem Kumar Jha @Prem_CWLWOdisha]

Gahirmatha witnessed the arrival of over 78,000 Olive Ridley turtles for mass nesting last night. As the world’s largest rookery, it remains a critical site for their conservation. Odisha continues its dedicated efforts to protect these marine wonders.

#OliveRidley #Arribada

[Prem Kumar Jha @Prem_CWLWOdisha]

ମହାଶିବରାତ୍ରିର ପବିତ୍ର ଅବସରରେ ସମସ୍ତଙ୍କୁ ହାର୍ଦ୍ଦିକ ଶୁଭେଚ୍ଛା। ମହାଦେବଙ୍କ ଆଶୀର୍ବାଦରେ ସବୁଠି ଶାନ୍ତି, ସମୃଦ୍ଧି ଏବଂ ମଙ୍ଗଳ ବ୍ୟାପି ରହୁ।

#Mahashivratri #ଓଡିଶା

[Prem Kumar Jha @Prem_CWLWOdisha]

6 individuals were arrested under Hindol Range, @DfoDhenkanal, in 4 separate wildlife crime cases. Offenses included electrocution attempt, hunting with country-made firearms, bait bombing, & wire snaring. All accused were forwarded to SDJM, Hindol.

#WildlifeProtection

[Prem Kumar Jha @Prem_CWLWOdisha]

A live #PangolinRescue by Bolangir Forest Division near Kusumkhal. Five persons were apprehended. Further investigation led to the recovery of pangolin scales from the residence of another suspect. All five accused were sent to judicial custody. #WildlifeJustice
@ForestDeptt

[Prem Kumar Jha @Prem_CWLWOdisha]

Use of thermal drone to monitor the movement of elephants during the night where naked eye can't see.
@PCCFWL_Odisha @ForestDeptt @pccfodisha

[Prem Kumar Jha @Prem_CWLWOdisha]

ନନ୍ଦନକାନନ ଆମ ନନ୍ଦନକାନନ........
#Nandankanan #Wildlife #Zoo
@ddnandankanan @PCCFWL_Odisha @ForestDeptt @CMO_Odisha