DFO BANAIGADA

🚨 Elephant sighting? Report it immediately📍 Contact the Bonai Forest Division Control Room (24×7): 8260949613. Your timely information can help protect both people and wildlife 🐘🐘 @ForestDeptt @pccfodisha @PCCFWL_Odisha @RourkelaRccf @Yash81848406 @CMO_Odisha @DMSundargarh

A DMU-level review meeting was held on 07.11.2026 under the chairmanship of DFO, Banaigada, to review OFSDS–OMBADC progress, address implementation bottlenecks, strengthen monitoring and coordination, and enhance SHG and poorest-of-poor livelihoods.

on 27.10.2026Observation of Vigilance Awareness Week 2026 at the Office of the DFO, Banaigada Forest Division , reaffirming our commitment to integrity, transparency, accountability and a corruption-free workplace 🌿 @ForestDeptt @pccfodisha @RourkelaRccf @Yash81848406

When darkness falls, the forest continues to live! A thermal drone captures an elephant herd moving in a single row through the night,a remarkable moment highlighting the value of technology in wildlife conservation 🐘 @ForestDeptt @pccfodisha @RourkelaRccf @Yash81848406 @moefcc

A Journey to the River 🌊🐘 Step by step, the gentle giants move towards the Brahmani river, a peaceful #wildlife moment that captures the beauty of their natural world and the importance of protecting it 🌿🌿🌿 @ForestDeptt @pccfodisha @RourkelaRccf @Yash81848406 @moefcc

🌳 Building Safer Villages Alongside Wildlife! Solar fencing was checked with DVM team at Lachhadakindro village under Jarda Range reinforcing efforts towards safer communities and #wildlifeprotection 🐘🐘🐘 @ForestDeptt @pccfodisha @RourkelaRccf @Yash81848406 @moefcc

RO of Kuliposh Range distributed #torchlights to Derula VSS members, strengthening their role in #wildlife protection and night #patrolling 🐘 Local communities are the frontline guardians of our forests 🌿🌿 @ForestDeptt @pccfodisha @RourkelaRccf @Yash81848406 @moefcc

🌙While the world rests, the guardians of the forest remain alert by elephant monitoring in Kuliposh Range, in presence of ACF Banaigada and RO of Kuliposh Range 🐘🐘🐘 @ForestDeptt @pccfodisha @RourkelaRccf @Yash81848406 @moefcc

🌙 Vigilance After Dark! Night #patrolling and illegal electrical hooking checks in Daleisara and Lunga Beat areas under Kuliposh Range to strengthen #wildlife protection🐘🐘 #ForestProtection #WildlifeConservation @ForestDeptt @pccfodisha @RourkelaRccf @Yash81848406 @moefcc

One Line. Many Lives. One Shared Planet ! A magnificent elephant herd moves in single file through darkness,captured by thermal drone surveillance 🐘 @ForestDeptt @pccfodisha @RourkelaRccf @Yash81848406 @moefcc

Safeguarding Wildlife Along Railway Tracks! Joint patrolling with #Railway Department staff inside Toda RF, Barsuan Range from Pillar No. 472/14 to 468/22, strengthening #coordination for #elephant protection @ForestDeptt @pccfodisha @RourkelaRccf @Yash81848406 @moefcc

🐘When the Forest Sleeps, Our Vigil Continues! Elephant monitoring in DD Pali Section in presence of ACFs of Banaigada, reinforcing vigilance, wildlife safety and human–elephant #coexistence 🐘🐘 @ForestDeptt @pccfodisha @PCCFWL_Odisha @RourkelaRccf @Yash81848406 @moefcc

🐘 Even Giants Need a Break! Amid the beauty of Banaigada’s wilderness, an elephant herd rests peacefully during the day- gentle reminder that every wild life deserves space, safety & protection 🌿 @ForestDeptt @pccfodisha @PCCFWL_Odisha @RourkelaRccf @Yash81848406 @CMO_Odisha

🌌Night Watch for Gentle Giants! While the world rests, Drone-assisted elephant surveillance at Bijadihi area, Banaigada,strengthens efforts to track #elephant movement and promote safer human elephant coexistence 🐘 @ForestDeptt @pccfodisha @RourkelaRccf @moefcc @Yash81848406

🤝One Team,One Mission- Forest & Electricity dept. jointly patrolled HT power line stretch from Kalimati to Bhuyan Basti under Koira Range to support field-level coordination & reduce potential elephant electrocution risks🐘🌿 @ForestDeptt @pccfodisha @RourkelaRccf @Yash81848406

🔦 Every Light Counts in Wildlife Protection! Torchlights distributed to Sabara #GajaSathis of Kuliposh Range to assist their field duties and support vigilance in #elephant-prone areas 🐘🐆🦉 @ForestDeptt @pccfodisha @PCCFWL_Odisha @RourkelaRccf @Yash81848406 @CMO_Odisha

📍On the Ground for Green Tourism! DFO & ACF of Banaigada and RO Tamra inspected proposed picnic spot site at Kueilijhar Village,Tamada Range to evaluate its suitability for sustainable nature based tourism 🌿 @ForestDeptt @pccfodisha @PCCFWL_Odisha @RourkelaRccf @Yash81848406

🐘 Giants in the Frame! 📸🌳 AI-enabled camera captures #elephants in Ranisal Section under Koida Range, supporting smarter #wildlife surveillance. 🌳 #AIWildlifeMonitoring #WildlifeConservation @ForestDeptt @pccfodisha @RourkelaRccf @moefcc @Yash81848406

🌿🐘 Celebrating Wildlife, Inspiring Conservation! Wildlife Week was celebrated at Koida Range, with support of Patabeda Iron Mines and MGM Minerals Ltd., promoting wildlife awareness and conservation 🐾🌳 @ForestDeptt @pccfodisha @RourkelaRccf @moefcc @Yash81848406

🐘 Tracking #Giants, Protecting Lives! 🚁🌿 Drone-assisted elephant monitoring in Ranisal Section, Koida Range, strengthening field surveillance and promoting safe Human–#Elephant #Coexistence. @ForestDeptt @pccfodisha @RourkelaRccf @moefcc @Yash81848406

🐾 Committed to Conservation - ACFs of Banaigada, along with RO, Koida conducted a field inspection of AM/NS Sagasahi Mines area under Koida Range, reaffirming the commitment to forest protection🌱 @ForestDeptt @pccfodisha @RourkelaRccf @moefcc @Yash81848406