From a humble beginning in 2002 to becoming a driving force in grassroots conservation, Arulagam has consistently dedicated itself to safeguarding fragile ecosystems.
Arulagam is a non-profit, independent conservation organisation established in 2002 by Mr. Bharathidasan Subbaiah. Headquartered in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, we work at the grassroots level to resolve environmental and conservation issues — combining rigorous field science with deep, inclusive community participation.
We focus especially on little-known, threatened, and neglected species of flora, fauna, and ecosystems, with a deliberate emphasis on creating regional and local impact in south-western Tamil Nadu and across South India.
A grassroots conservation organisation championing threatened species, neglected ecosystems, and tribal communities across South India — through robust science and inclusive community participation.
‘Arulagam’ in Tamil translates to “Sanctuary of compassion for all life forms” — named in tribute to Mr. Arulmozhi, a passionate environmentalist whose legacy this organisation was founded to honour.
Protecting wildlife, restoring habitats, and empowering communities to create a sustainable future for nature and people.
All our projects deliberately employ native communities. We work closely with tribal communities to create stable income opportunities and reduce dependence on wildlife for sustenance.
Arulagam is working to establish the South India Vulture Action Group (SIVAG) — a conservation partnership network of research institutes, NGOs, conservationists, and scientists to enable holistic, coordinated vulture conservation across the region.