₹100 crore to strengthen T.N. forest field workforce; 200 schools, five colleges to become Blue-Green campuses
The Tamil Nadu government has announced significant funding for forest protection, wildlife conservation, and environmental education. Key initiatives include a workforce revitalization scheme, forest fire management, and the creation of 'Blue-Green' campuses in schools and colleges.
Why it matters
These investments represent a major policy push toward climate resilience and biodiversity conservation in Southern India.
Forests Minister R.V. Ranjith Kumar on Monday (September 7, 2026) announced in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly that a Forest Field Workforce Revitalisation Scheme would be implemented at an estimated cost of ₹100.72 crore over five years, to strengthen the capacity of field personnel in forest protection, wildlife conservation, and addressing human-wildlife conflict.
He also announced a ₹60.58-crore Forest Fire Management Plan to be implemented over five years, in view of the increasing incidence of forest fires and the need for preventive and mitigation measures.
A total of 25 ‘Nature Parks’ will also be established across rural, urban, and peri-urban areas at a cost of ₹10 crore, aimed at promoting environmental awareness, biodiversity conservation, and climate resilience, Mr. Kumar announced.
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