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The Department is committed for the service of people and long term conservation of Nature and natural resources

Port Blair, India
Joined February 2022
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Dept of Env & Forests Andamans retweeted
#Gateway2IndoPacific @Andaman_Admin scripts history! Andaman & Nicobar Administration on 02nd May 2026 at 10:00 AM successfully created a #GuinessWorldRecord for the largest #NationalFlag🇮🇳 unfurled underwater (2400 sq, mtrs.) at #BlueFlag Certified #RadhaNagar Beach (1/6)
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The Andaman & Nicobar Administration proudly announces a landmark achievement, recognized by Guinness World Records. The record for “Largest flag unfurled underwater” was successfully accomplished at Swaraj Dweep on 02 May 2026 in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands.@Andaman_Admin
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Dr. T.S. Ashok Kumar, IFS (Retd.) [AGMUT-1992] on his superannuation after serving for 30 years 01 months and 14 days paid farewell call on @Admiral_DKJoshi today at #RajNiwas. #LGANI thanked him for his #Service and extended his best wishes. #NewAndamans
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Dept of Env & Forests Andamans retweeted
Had another ‘वन संवाद से #समाधान’ dialogue with Panchayati Raj Institutions PRI members & the PCCF @AndamanForests on various issues of #Forests #wildlife management & on the peaceful coexistence human-wildlife.
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#IslandsDevelopmentAgency #NewAndamans recognized as 'Aspiring Leader' in States/UTS in the latest #Startup rankings of @DPIITGoI.
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Thank you @AACandaman for providing the info. It was immediately investigated & No #hunting of birds has taken place inside Loharbarrack #Wildlife Sanctuary. Two persons were intending to capture domestic hen sitting on roadside tree close to their residence, not inside Forests.
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Further, this is to inform all the concerned that persons has surrendered his #airgun after being made aware of the need to preserve wildlife in the islands under the recently initiated "Udne do Humein" program - an airgun surrender initiative. Location of reported event 👇
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The information provided by you is highly appreciated, however to enable the department to undertaker swifter action, such matters may kindly be immediately reported to Range Officer (Protection), Haddo.
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During a combing operation in Little Andaman by the #Forests & Police officials, huge quantity of sawn timber was seized. Forest offence cases will be booked shortly.
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During an intensive #Forests patrolling, VK Pur Range Office Little Andaman seized 5 cbm of Buglam sp round logs. Offenders search is on and they will be booked under IFA for the Forest Offences.
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Mass Yoga Demonstration were held by the Department in the Van Sadan HQ Office, Chatham Saw Mill, Middle Andaman Division and other segments of @Andaman_Admin Yoga is a zero budget solution for a good health. #InternationalDayofYoga2023
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Just look around you, the state flower of #Andaman and Nicobar islands Pyinma (Lagerstroemia hypoleuca) is in full bloom and inviting you to witness its glory... Don't miss!
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Middle Andaman Forest Division @AndamanForests rescued another #crocodile from Kadamtala Range and now it has been safely translocated to Chidiyatapu Biological Park without injury to anyone.
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Dept of Env & Forests Andamans retweeted
Gaurs find new horizons! A groundbreaking initiative unfolds as @mpforestdept and @wii_india along wi School of Wildlife Forensic & Health & Wildlife & Forestry Services, Ujjain collaborate to capture and translocate 20 magnificent gaurs in a record-breaking five-day operation.
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Dept of Env & Forests Andamans retweeted
#DugongDay celebration was successfully conducted by #CAMPA-Dugong team and #Andaman Forest department at Flag Point, Port Blair, #AndamanIslands. @AndamanForests @moefcc #MissionLiFE
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Over 4 m long #crocodile was rescued successfully from Middle Andaman, without any loss or injury to anybody and relocated to the Biological Park Chidiyatqpu.
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A beach cleaning program was conducted at CHIDYIATAPU. Officials of Biological #Park & FTI participated. PCCF ANI @Andaman_Admin interacted with the participants and motivated. He also highlighted significance of #swatchta and physical fitness.
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A beach cleaning program was organised at wandoor #beach, around 100 students joined by DCF Working Plan staffs actively participated in this program.
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The Middle Andaman Forest Division has opened a new #Orchid Interpretation Center, which has collection of 23 orchid species of Andamans. This ex-situ conservation facility is open for general public and #nature lovers.
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A concept of वन संवाद से समाधान initiated in Middle Andaman #Forest Division. Received good support from public representatives and able to address issues ranging from Ecotourism, Forest Offences, #Wildlife Crime, Encroachments, Forest Fire etc. @drqayumiitk
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