DFO Kalahandi North

@AnandDhMaj12 The forest fire is in the Kalahandi South division. Concerned forest staff have been deployed promptly to control the forest fire.

@dfokldnorth “Fire on the hills near Kandhabramaniguda (Junagarh Block, Kalahandi)! Trees are burning, wildlife is threatened, and pollution is rising. In this heat, it’s urgent. Requesting the Forest Department to take immediate action to control it!”

The joint patrolling by the forest department and Electricity Department is being done regularly to detect illegal hooking. Last week, five accused were arrested in M Rampur Range for hunting in Forest. All, including media persons are requested to provide information to the division control room at +91 78558 97576 related to illegal hooking, wildlife hunting for immediate actions.

@CMO_Odisha @moefcc @ForestDeptt @GaneshRamBJP @SecyChief @DC_Odisha @pccfodisha @PCCFWL_Odisha @Prem_CWLWOdisha @EnergyOdisha @IPR_Odisha @TPWesternOdisha @north_dfo @dfokldnorth @RCCFBHPT @DmKalahandi Hon’ble Sir, I request that you review this matter & take appropriate action

The Kalahandi North Forest Division is proud to present Fine Art Exhibition on Forest and Wildlife at the Conference Hall of Kalahandi North Division from 30.03.2026 to 01.04.2026. All are cordially invited.

କଳାହାଣ୍ଡିର ଜଙ୍ଗଳରେ ଶିକାରର ଚେଷ୍ଟା କଲେ—ଧରା ପଡିବା ନିଶ୍ଚିତ, କାର୍ଯ୍ୟବାହୀ ଅଟଳ, ମାଫ କାହାକୁ ମିଳିବ ନାହିଁ।

Heartiest congratulations to the staff of Narla Range for their courage and vigilance in thwarting a serious poaching attempt inside Urladani Reserve Forest. Despite facing physical assault and injury, Forest Guard Miss Sarita Pujari and Para Squad Sri Karna Behera displayed remarkable bravery in apprehending one accused while others fled. Under the guidance of Investigation Officer Smt. Lilly Amantaya and FRO Shri Bharat Bandhu Sabar, led to the arrest of four more accused and seizures of illegal fire arms, cartridges and snare traps. Our staffs commitment to wildlife protection and rule of law is truly inspiring and sets a benchmark for forest protection efforts. @ForestDeptt @CMO_Odisha @IPR_Odisha @pccfodisha @PCCFWL_Odisha @RCCFBHPT

RCCF Bhawanipatna, Shri Santosh Joshi, IFS, accompanied by DFO Kalahandi North and Bhawanipatna Range staff, conducted a high-altitude field review at Gundi PRF to inspect forest fire control measures. Reaching an elevation of 800m in this challenging terrain, Shri Joshi emphasized the critical need for timely response and strict adherence to safety protocols. To enhance operational efficiency, he directed the reactivation of old coupe extraction paths, ensuring that firefighting teams can rapidly access and douse fires in these remote areas. @ForestDeptt

Guardians of green- strong, alert, unstoppable. @dfokldnorth @bishnoirk_ifs on fire monitoring duty trekking in Gundi Forest at an elevation of 800msl

Congratulations to Shri Bhawani Shankar Naik, Forester, Narla, on the distinguished honour of receiving the State Forestry Award conferred by the Hon’ble Chief Minister. This prestigious recognition stands as a testament to his unwavering dedication, exemplary service, and significant contributions to the field of forestry. Shri Naik has played a pivotal role in strengthening forest protection measures and has been particularly instrumental in advancing elephant conservation efforts in his area.

Sachetanata Rath is going hamlet to the hamlet to aware people about the forest fire and its consequences in daily life.

@anugya24 Wish more people knew about their hardwork and sacrifice. See how they are working day night to douse forest fire.

The lives of forest guards are incredibly tough. Today I saw them conducting controlled burns, working day and night. I couldn’t stand the heat for two minutes, yet they work tirelessly on foot. True respect.

Kudos to the frontline forest staff for tirelessly working 24x7 to control forest fire in difficult treacherous terrain.

This is what forest fires do- destroy life before it even begins. A heartbreaking scene from the ground where unhatched eggs lie on the forest floor as fire closes in. @ForestDeptt @CMO_Odisha @pccfodisha @PCCFWL_Odisha

@bn_upadhyaya1 @pccfodisha @PCCFWL_Odisha @RCCFBHPT Staff has already been deployed to the location to douse the fire.

DFO, Kalahandi North, conducted a surprise inspection of the forest fire control operations in the Kesinga Range. The staff were instructed to remain vigilant and ensure timely detection and dousing of any forest fires. He also directed the field staff to clear leaf litter along roadsides adjoining the forest boundary to prevent the spread of fire into forest areas. @ForestDeptt

ବନାଗ୍ନି ସଚେତନତା ପାଇଁ LED ଲଗାଯାଇଥିବା ଯାନ ମାଧ୍ୟମରେ କଳାହାଣ୍ଡିର ବିଭିନ୍ନ ଗ୍ରାମରେ ସଚେତନତା କାର୍ଯ୍ୟକ୍ରମ କରାଯାଉଛି। ଆମର ଲକ୍ଷ୍ୟ ମାର୍ଚ୍ଚ ମାସ ଶେଷ ପର୍ଯ୍ୟନ୍ତ ସମସ୍ତ ବନାଗ୍ନି ସଂବେଦନଶୀଳ ଗ୍ରାମକୁ ଆବରଣ କରିବା। @ForestDeptt @CMO_Odisha

The Department is extending all possible assistance to the family of the deceased. As per the Anukampa Policy of the Government of Odisha, the family has been provided with immediate financial assistance of ₹1 lakh, and an additional amount of ₹9 lakh will be provided within 14 days.

Hon'ble Sir, I kindly request you to look into this matter and take necessary action @CMO_Odisha @SecyChief @PRDeptOdisha @PCCFWL_Odisha @pccfodisha @SRC_Odisha @dfokldnorth @DmKalahandi @GaneshRamBJP @rdmodisha @DC_Odisha @IPR_Odisha

ନାଗେଶ୍ୱର ରିଜର୍ଭ ଫରେଷ୍ଟରେ ବନକର୍ମଚାରୀମାନଙ୍କ ଦ୍ୱାରା ବନାଗ୍ନି ନିବାରଣ ଓ ନିୟନ୍ତ୍ରଣ କାର୍ଯ୍ୟ ଜୋରଦାର ଭାବେ ଚାଲିଛି । ବନ, ବନ୍ୟଜୀବ ଓ ପରିବେଶ ସୁରକ୍ଷା ପାଇଁ ଆମର ସମର୍ପିତ ପ୍ରୟାସ ।

କଳାହାଣ୍ଡି ଉତ୍ତର ବନଖଣ୍ଡର ବନାଗ୍ନି ପ୍ରବଣ ଅଞ୍ଚଳର ପ୍ରତ୍ୟେକ ଗାଁ ଓ ହାମଲେଟ୍‌କୁ ବନ ବିଭାଗ ପହଞ୍ଚି ସ୍ଥାନୀୟ ଲୋକମାନଙ୍କୁ ବନାଗ୍ନି ରୋକଥାମ ଓ ସୁରକ୍ଷା ସମ୍ପର୍କରେ ସଚେତନ କରୁଛି। @ForestDeptt @pccfodisha @PCCFWL_Odisha @RCCFBHPT

Kalahandi North Forest Division has identified twenty beats that account for nearly eighty percent of forest fire incidents. To address this, awareness programs are being conducted in all fringe villages under these beats through public meetings, sensitizing local communities on fire prevention and control measures. @ForestDeptt @pccfodisha @RCCFBHPT

Kalahandi North Forest Division appeals to all citizens of Kalahandi not to start fires in forest areas, as forest fires cause immense damage to forests, wildlife, soil, and the water cycle. youtu.be/e-E-0b6TwAs?si…