Floods, heatwaves and toxic air dominate lives, yet ecology remains a footnote in political agendas. Until voters demand otherwise, growth-at-all-costs will continue to define the discourse. India is one of the most climate-vulnerable nations in […]
From Freedom to Fulfilment: Building an India Where No One Sleeps Hungry by 2047
When India turns one hundred in 2047, the real question will not be how many skyscrapers we built or how high our GDP soared — but whether every Indian could earn a dignified living and […]
Shaping Sustainability Leaders: IORA-TDU’s Innovative PG Diploma in Sustainability Management
In an era where climate change and ecological degradation dominate global headlines, the demand for skilled sustainability professionals has never been greater. Bridging this gap, TransDisciplinary University (TDU), in partnership with IORA Ecological Trust, has […]
Aranya TV Congratulates Seema Garg on Her Successful Retirement from the Indian Forest Service
Bengaluru, July 31, 2025 — Aranya TV, India’s voice for forests and nature governance, congratulates Ms. Seema Garg, senior Indian Forest Service officer, on the successful completion of her distinguished career in public service and […]
Home Away From Home: Easing Cultural Loneliness in Elderly Parents
By Rajiv Mohan In our increasingly mobile world, the concept of “home” has taken on a more fluid meaning. For many families, better education, career opportunities, and quality of life have meant relocating to new […]
Model Rules for Tree Felling: A Retrograde Step Masquerading as Reform
By Raj Kumar Srivastava, IFS (Retd.) India has long aspired to transform agroforestry into an engine of prosperity—doubling farmers’ incomes, expanding tree cover, and delivering on climate commitments. The recently notified Model Rules for Tree […]
Subhash K. Malkhede, IFS, Retires as PCCF (Wildlife); Prabhash Chandra Ray Appointed Successor
Bengaluru, June 30, 2025 — The Karnataka Forest Department today witnessed a significant leadership transition as Subhash K. Malkhede, IFS, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife) and Chief Wildlife Warden, formally retired after decades of […]
Four Tiger Deaths in Karnataka: A Grim Reminder for Course Correction, Not Just Knee-Jerk Reactions
Bengaluru, June 27: In what has emerged as one of the most alarming wildlife incidents in recent years, four tigers—including an adult tigress and her four cubs—were found dead in a single day in Karnataka. […]
Karnataka Takes a Pioneering Step with Release of Forest Soil Health Cards for 40 Divisions
Bengaluru | June 19, 2025 — In a landmark development for sustainable forest management and climate resilience, Forest Soil Health Cards prepared for 40 forest divisions of Karnataka were officially released today by Dr. Meenakshi […]
Drone-Based Tree Detection Pilot Validated Successfully in Andhra Pradesh
Eluru, Andhra Pradesh | June 2025 — In a landmark development for precision forestry, a pilot project using drone imagery for tree count and volume estimation has been successfully validated at the Tadikalapudi Eucalyptus plantation […]
Scoping PES in Sikkim: Stakeholder Consultation Highlights Potential for Ecosystem Service Payments in Fragile Catchments
Gangtok, Sikkim | 18 June 2025 — A multi-stakeholder consultation hosted by the Forest and Environment Department, Government of Sikkim, has laid the groundwork for strengthening Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES) mechanisms in the state, […]
Farmers in Meghalaya Receive India’s Highest-Ever Carbon Payments under Landmark MegCare Agroforestry Programme
Baghmara, Meghalaya | 18 June 2025 — In a milestone moment for India’s voluntary carbon market and nature-based community development, farmers from the Garo Hills of Meghalaya have received India’s highest-ever carbon income under the […]
Green Credit Scheme: An Opportunity Squandered
By Raj Kumar Srivastava, IFS (Retd.) When the Green Credit Scheme (GCS) was first announced by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC), it was hailed as a pioneering step toward a market-based […]
Growing Forests, Not Just Planting Trees: The Key to Successful Afforestation in India
By Raj Kumar Srivastava, IFS (Retd.) Introduction Afforestation is widely regarded as a solution to combat deforestation, climate change, and biodiversity loss. However, planting trees alone does not equate to restoring forests. Forests are complex […]
India’s Green Push in Budget 2025: A Step Forward, But Is It Enough?
Rajkumar Srivastava, IFS (Retd.) The Union Budget 2025 signals a decisive shift towards environmental sustainability, reinforcing India’s commitment to a cleaner, greener future. With a strong focus on renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, afforestation, waste management, […]
Team Bandipur Rescues Tiger
In a daring and high-stakes operation last night at 01:45 am, the Team Bandipur successfully captured a suspected man-eating tiger, a 10-year-old menace. This intricate mission was executed with precision and involved collaboration with various […]
“Balrama” rest in peace
Dasara Elephant Balarama who died due to illness on 07/05/2023 was given ceremonial farewell with all government honours, Gun salute and religious rituals were performed on 08/05/2023 at Karekatte Forest Area in Hunsur Wildlife Range […]
Ramdevara Betta Vulture Sanctuary : Ramanagara
India’s only vulture sanctuary, this area of rocky hills popularly known as RamaDevara Betta is also called as Ramgiri . It’s popularly called a “Sholey Betta” as a Hindi movie “Sholay” shot here. As the […]
Elephants trained for rescue operations
17th July . Nagarhole National Park , Karnataka . One month long special training for elephants of Ramapura elephant camp was held in Nagarhole National Park . All the elephants of the camp were trained […]
FORESTS : Karnataka Forest Department
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People lineup to adopt animals in Zoos of Karnataka
To cope with revenue losses due to unprecedented COVID closures , Zoo Authority of Karnataka launched online drive for animal adoption . In order to facilitate general public, the existing adoption scheme is modified and […]
Unprecedented times needs unprecedented solutions
We are living in unprecedented times. Presently in the middle of a tragic and devastating second wave of COVID-19, the well-being of our dear ones, access to medical support and services when needed, are foremost […]