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Jaipur, India
Joined June 2009
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Thank you Sir for the kind words🙏
Happy retirement HOFF and PCCF Shri Arijit Banerjee ji, respect and appreciate your yeomen services to the Nation, thank you for the many happy memories over the past 36 years in Service 30 October 2026 @BhajanlalBjp @DIPRRajasthan @ForestRajasthan @RajGovOfficial
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Happy retirement HOFF and PCCF Shri Arijit Banerjee ji, respect and appreciate your yeomen services to the Nation, thank you for the many happy memories over the past 36 years in Service 30 October 2026 @BhajanlalBjp @DIPRRajasthan @ForestRajasthan @RajGovOfficial
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A substantive meeting with Principal Chief Conservator of Forests Shri Arijit Banerjee in Secretariat Jaipur today 18 October 2026 @BhajanlalBjp @DIPRRajasthan @RajGovOfficial @RajCMO @ForestRajasthan @PIBJaipur
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Chitwan/Chhatian/Saptparni tree is native to India. It’s called Alstonia scholaris. Scholaris came from Scholar’s tree, since used in making black boards. Also called ‘Devil’s tree’ and many beliefs are attached to it. Flowering gregariously this year.
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WCCB Inter-Agency Coordination Meeting on #WildlifeCrimeControl held at Jaipur on 09.10.2026. Active participation of senior officials from @ForestRajasthan @PoliceRajasthan, @customs_jodhpur, ED, DRI, Customs, CISF, RPF, WII, FSL, Airport @moefcc
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How it is happening on ground. Proud team member ✌🏽✌🏽
It is extraordinary that India, still a relatively poor country, can achieve something as selfless as protecting other creatures. We explain how it became remarkably good at animal conservation economist.com/asia/2026/10/0…
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Chief Secretary Visits Keoladeo, Reviews Conservation Priorities Shri V. Srinivas, IAS, Chief Secretary, Government of Rajasthan, visited Keoladeo National Park, Bharatpur, on 5 October 2026. On his arrival, the Chief Secretary was presented with a Kadam sapling, the “One District, One Tree” species for Bharatpur under the Panchgaurav initiative. He subsequently planted a Kadam sapling at the Shanti Kuteer campus, reaffirming the importance of native trees and ecological stewardship. During his tour of the Park, the Chief Secretary observed the rich wetland habitat and nesting colonies of Painted Storks and Cormorants in the wetland blocks. He took keen interest in the remarkable journey of Keoladeo—from a former royal duck-hunting ground to a globally recognised wetland and conservation landscape. The Park administration briefed him on the history of Keoladeo through the historical plaques at the Keoladeo campus, documenting the duck-hunting records of the erstwhile Bharatpur State. The Chief Secretary also held a detailed discussion with the Park administration on key issues concerning the long-term conservation and management of Keoladeo National Park. A major focus of the interaction was the long-term sustainability of water availability in the Park. The Park administration highlighted the need for a rational and legally supported water-rationing mechanism from Pachana, ensuring that adequate and good-quality water reaches Keoladeo in a timely and sustainable manner. The visit concluded with the presentation of the Biodiversity Map of Keoladeo, designed to enhance awareness and understanding of the Park’s remarkable biodiversity. @moefcc @svoruganti1466 @DIPRRajasthan @WWF @RajCMO @BhajanlalBjp @RajGovOfficial @byadavbjp @Sanjay4India1 @mygovindia @mygovrajasthan #KeoladeoNationalPark #RajasthanForestDepartment #Bharatpur
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Some moments are never meant to stay inside the frame. 🌿 Somewhere between the wild and the frame, these creatures remind us that nature was never meant to be contained. Swipe through and meet some of Rajasthan’s fascinating reptiles, each with a story, a survival strategy, and a world of its own. 🐍🐊🦎 @moefcc @DIPRRajasthan @RajCMO @BhajanlalBjp @byadavbjp @Sanjay4India1 @mygovrajasthan @my_rajasthan @tourismgoi @WWFINDIA @mygovindia #RajasthanWildlife #WildlifeOfRajasthan #ReptilesOfRajasthan #WildlifePhotography #RajasthanForestDepartment
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Union Environment Minister @byadavbjp inaugurates @WWF Global Conservation Conference in Jaipur, Rajasthan Shri Yadav calls for global action on conservation and coexistence by involving local communities Press Release 📝 pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.…
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माननीय मुख्यमंत्री श्री @BhajanlalBjp जी के नेतृत्व, मार्गदर्शन और निरंतर प्रोत्साहन ने #हरियालो_राजस्थान को जनभागीदारी के एक व्यापक अभियान में बदलने का कार्य किया है। इस ऐतिहासिक उपलब्धि के लिए वन विभाग माननीय मुख्यमंत्री जी का हार्दिक आभार व्यक्त करता है। प्रदेशवासियों, जनप्रतिनिधियों, विभिन्न विभागों एवं इस अभियान से जुड़े प्रत्येक सहभागी को धन्यवाद। 10 करोड़ पौधों से आगे अब संकल्प उनके संरक्षण, संवर्धन और एक अधिक हरित भविष्य का है। @PMOIndia @moefcc @wii_india @DEFCCOfficial @jk_forests @mpfdept @GujForestDept @ForestDeptt @aranya_kfd @dofwgnctd @tnforestdept @UpforestUp @assamforest @ForestHaryana @keralaforestdep @ukfd_official @narendramodi @byadavbjp @IcfreIndia #HariyaloRajasthan #EkPedMaaKeNaam #GreenRajasthan #GreenIndia #ForestConservation
राजस्थान ने हरियाली के संकल्प को जनभागीदारी की ताकत से नई गति देते हुए ऐतिहासिक उपलब्धि हासिल की है। हरियालो राजस्थान अभियान के अंतर्गत वर्ष 2026-27 के 10 करोड़ पौधों के रोपण का लक्ष्य निर्धारित समय से पूर्व पूरा कर लिया गया है। यह उपलब्धि यशस्वी प्रधानमंत्री श्री @narendramodi जी के पर्यावरण संरक्षण के आह्वान और #एक_पेड़_माँ_के_नाम अभियान को जनभागीदारी के माध्यम से आगे बढ़ाने की दिशा में एक महत्वपूर्ण कदम है। 10 करोड़ पौधों का रोपण प्रकृति के प्रति हमारी सामूहिक जिम्मेदारी का प्रतीक है। जनभागीदारी से किया गया यह प्रयास राजस्थान के हरित भविष्य की मजबूत नींव तैयार कर रहा है। इस जनअभियान को सफल बनाने वाले सभी प्रदेशवासियों, जनप्रतिनिधियों और विभागों को हार्दिक बधाई एवं शुभकामनाएं! आइए, ‘एक पेड़ माँ के नाम’ के संकल्प को आगे बढ़ाते हुए पर्यावरण संरक्षण को जन-जन का अभियान बनाएं और रोपे गए हर पौधे की देखभाल करने का संकल्प लें। @PMOIndia @moefcc @ForestRajasthan #हरियालो_राजस्थान #10CrorePlantation
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Young minds can shape the future of conservation. 🌿🐦 The Kevladev Mitra Programme is connecting students across Bharatpur with the wetlands, biodiversity and conservation story of Keoladeo through interactive learning, Eco-Clubs, hands-on plantation activities and visits to the Park. With 4 schools already covered and 25 schools targeted in Phase I, the journey towards nurturing a generation of conservationists has begun. @DIPRRajasthan @moefcc @RajCMO @BhajanlalBjp @byadavbjp @Sanjay4India1 @mygovrajasthan @PIB_India #KevladevMitra #KeoladeoNationalPark #WetlandConservation #ConservationEducation #RajasthanForestDepartment
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राजस्थान ने हरियाली के संकल्प को जनभागीदारी की ताकत से नई गति देते हुए ऐतिहासिक उपलब्धि हासिल की है। हरियालो राजस्थान अभियान के अंतर्गत वर्ष 2026-27 के 10 करोड़ पौधों के रोपण का लक्ष्य निर्धारित समय से पूर्व पूरा कर लिया गया है। यह उपलब्धि यशस्वी प्रधानमंत्री श्री @narendramodi जी के पर्यावरण संरक्षण के आह्वान और #एक_पेड़_माँ_के_नाम अभियान को जनभागीदारी के माध्यम से आगे बढ़ाने की दिशा में एक महत्वपूर्ण कदम है। 10 करोड़ पौधों का रोपण प्रकृति के प्रति हमारी सामूहिक जिम्मेदारी का प्रतीक है। जनभागीदारी से किया गया यह प्रयास राजस्थान के हरित भविष्य की मजबूत नींव तैयार कर रहा है। इस जनअभियान को सफल बनाने वाले सभी प्रदेशवासियों, जनप्रतिनिधियों और विभागों को हार्दिक बधाई एवं शुभकामनाएं! आइए, ‘एक पेड़ माँ के नाम’ के संकल्प को आगे बढ़ाते हुए पर्यावरण संरक्षण को जन-जन का अभियान बनाएं और रोपे गए हर पौधे की देखभाल करने का संकल्प लें। @PMOIndia @moefcc @ForestRajasthan #हरियालो_राजस्थान #10CrorePlantation
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If other flights, including ones of #Indigo6E can take off and land in so called ‘bad weather’ in DED ( Dehradun), how come one flight to Jaipur is delayed by 2 hours (6E7275)? @IndiGo6E @DGCAIndia Ground staff are clueless!
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Now this needs an applause. Well done DCF Jaisalmer and team.
Where Nature Meets Heritage 🌾🌿 Amidst the young plantations of Dabla Range, Jaisalmer, a traditional Jhopa adorned with terracotta art stands as a beautiful reflection of the region’s cultural roots. Here, restoring the landscape also means preserving the traditions that have long belonged to it. Because conservation is not just about growing green, but keeping the story of the land alive. 🌱 @RajGovOfficial @RajCMO @byadavbjp @Sanjay4India1 @moefcc @RajCMO @BhajanlalBjp #RajasthanForestDepartment #Jaisalmer #DesertEcology #NatureAndCulture #Conservation
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Your Photograph Could Become Part of Keoladeo’s Story 📸🌿 The Rajasthan Forest Department invites photographs for “Keoladeo: A Photographic Memoir”, an upcoming coffee-table book capturing the park’s wildlife, landscapes, wetlands, heritage, people and conservation journey.
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Rajasthan’s forests are more than wild habitats. 🌿 From the Aravallis to the desert landscapes, Rajasthan’s natural ecosystems play a vital role in supporting cleaner air, moderating the environment and sustaining life. This International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies, let’s recognise the forests and natural landscapes that quietly help keep Rajasthan breathing. 💙🌿 📷:- @vaneet_clicks @RajGovOfficial @byadavbjp @BhajanlalBjp @RajCMO @Sanjay4India1 @DIPRRajasthan @moefcc #CleanAirForBlueSkies #RajasthanForests #ForestConservation #RajasthanForestDepartment #NatureConservation
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A single bird has just accomplished one of the most extraordinary feats in the animal kingdom — flying nearly one-third of the way around the Earth without stopping to eat, drink, or rest. The record-breaker is a five-month-old Bar-tailed Godwit that flew nonstop from Alaska to Tasmania, Australia. Covering 8,425 miles in just over 11 days, it set a new record for the longest nonstop flight ever documented in any bird. What makes this journey even more astonishing is that it was the young godwit’s very first migration. The entire route took place over the open Pacific Ocean, with no chance to land. Despite that, the bird navigated thousands of miles of featureless water with pinpoint accuracy. This incredible endurance is made possible by remarkable physiological adaptations. Before takeoff, the godwit packs on enormous fat reserves — nearly half its body weight — to fuel the flight. At the same time, many of its internal organs, including parts of the digestive system, temporarily shrink to lighten the load and maximize energy efficiency. Unlike many seabirds that depend heavily on gliding, this godwit flapped continuously for the entire journey, battling shifting winds and weather systems the whole way. Researchers at the Pūkōroro Auckland Shorebird Centre say discoveries like this are transforming our understanding of migratory birds. Their astonishing endurance, navigation skills, and energy management demonstrate biological capabilities that can match — and in some ways surpass — even the most advanced human engineering.
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