Arulagam Honoured with Dual State Awards for Excellence in Wildlife and Nature Conservation
Arulagam Honoured with Dual State Awards for Excellence in Wildlife and Nature Conservation
- Community Conservation Leadership Award - 2026
In recognition of its decade-long relentless efforts in Vulture Conservation, Arulagam received the "Community Conservation Leadership Award." The award was presented by the Honorable Minister for Forests, Thiru. Raja Kannappan, during a ceremony held at Sethumadai (Anamalai Tiger Reserve) on February 26, 2026. This award highlights Arulagam’s success in involving local communities to safeguard the critically endangered vulture species.
- Green Champion Award - 2026
Furthering its streak of success, Arulagam was also honored with the "Green Champion Award" for its exemplary work in Environmental Protection and the promotion of Native Plant Species through specialized nursery techniques in Coimbatore district. The award, which includes a cash prize of ₹1 Lakh and a citation, was presented on March 13, 2026, by the District Collector of Coimbatore, Thiru. Pavankumar G. Giriyappanavar, I.A.S., in the presence of District Forest Officer, Thiru. Venkatesh Prabhu, I.F.S.
Bharathidasan, Secretary, Arulagam said that these accolades belong to our dedicated vulture team—Ms. Sundari, Ms. Revathi, Mr. Paraman, and Mr. Santhosh Krishnan - whose tireless field work has made this possible.
We express our deep appreciation to the Government of Tamil Nadu for its visionary approach to environmental conservation. Our sincere thanks and greetings to: Mrs. Supriya Sahu, I.A.S., Additional Chief Secretary, Environment, Climate Change, and Forests., Mrs. Jayanthi, I.F.S., Chairperson, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board., Thiru. Srinivas R. Reddy, I.F.S., Principal Chief Conservator of Forests & Head of Forest Force (HoFF), Thiru. Rakesh Kumar Dogra, I.F.S., Principal Chief Conservator of Forests & Chief Wildlife Warden, Thiru. Anurag Mishra, I.F.S., Special Secretary (Environment and Climate Change).
On a personal note, I dedicate this honor to my late father, and my mentor late Arul whose guidance helped me embark on this journey of protecting our natural world.
About Arulagam: Arulagam is an organisation based in Tamil Nadu, specialized in vulture conservation, habitat restoration, and environmental education. Named in memory of the passionate environmentalist Arulmozhi, the organization continues to be a "voice for the voiceless," working at the intersection of wildlife protection and community welfare.
Bhrathidasan.S,
Secretary, Arulagam