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Tamil Nadu Names A. Udhayan as New Head of Forest Force
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 23 Jul 2026, 03:06 PM
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The state government has appointed A. Udhayan as the new Chief of the Tamil Nadu Forest Force, taking over from the former head.
The Tamil Nadu government has recently announced the appointment of A. Udhayan as the new Chief of the Forest Force.
Udhayan, a senior officer in the state’s Forest Department, is expected to bring extensive experience in forest management to the role.
As chief, he will oversee enforcement of forest laws, combat illegal logging, and coordinate with wildlife authorities.
The appointment is seen as a step toward strengthening Tamil Nadu’s efforts to protect biodiversity and curb encroachment.
Udhayan, a senior officer in the state’s Forest Department, is expected to bring extensive experience in forest management to the role.
As chief, he will oversee enforcement of forest laws, combat illegal logging, and coordinate with wildlife authorities.
The appointment is seen as a step toward strengthening Tamil Nadu’s efforts to protect biodiversity and curb encroachment.