🌿Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister Sri Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka Garu visited the Forest Stall on Telangana Formation Day. @Dfo.Khammam explained the works taken up by the forest dept. Collector Kmm, Police Commissioner Kmm and Additional Collector also accompanied.🌱

Forsten’s Cat Snake (Boiga forsteni) has been recorded for the first time in the Khammam & Kothagudem districts at Kanakagiri Hills, Khammam. 📍 Location: Kanakagiri Hills, Khammam

Inspection & Review Visit – Velugumatla Urban Forest Park, Khammam to assess ongoing development works

🌿 Review of Legal Cell – Strengthening Forest Governance 🌿 The meeting focused on reviewing ongoing legal matters related to forest and wildlife offence cases, and ensuring timely prosecution.

🪴Courtesy Call to enhance cooperation with Forest Development Cooperation and Tourism department. * Shri Ranjeet Naik, IFS – Director, Tourism, Telangana * Smt. Sunita Bhagwat, IFS – Vice Chairman & Managing Director, TGFDC

🌿Counselling Meeting - General Transfers of Forest Frontline Staff A counselling meeting was conducted for Forest Frontline Staff. The session emphasized transparency, fairness, & efficient deployment of field personnel to strengthen forest protection & improve service delivery.

🌿 International Biodiversity Day 🌍 Every species matters, every action counts. Together, let us conserve biodiversity, restore ecosystems, and build a greener, sustainable future. Acting locally today creates a global impact for generations to come.

🌿 Courtesy Meetings with Hon’ble Ministers & Deputy Chief Minister for coordinated efforts towards forest protection and sustainable development.

Congratulations to Ms. Challa Yamini on securing 119th rank in the Indian Forest Service examination. Daughter of Head Constable Challa Yadagiri of Suryapet district, she has made the Telangana Police family proud with her dedication and hard work. Appreciation to DGP (L&O) @MaheshBhagwat95 for his guidance and support. Wishing Yamini a bright and successful career in the Indian Forest Service.

Review Meeting on Priority Projects at IDOC, Khammam was conducted by District Collector, with special focus on the Velgumatla Urban Park Development Project. Sri Anuj Aggarwal, IFS., DFO Khammam participated in the meeting along with other district officials.

🌿Courtesy Call🌿 Sri Anuj Aggarwal, IFS., DFO Kmm, paid a courtesy call on Sr. Forest Dept officials - Sri Ahmad Nadeem, IAS, Principal Secretary EFST ; Dr. C. Suvarna, IFS., PCCF(HoFF); Sri Vinay Kumar, IFS., PCCF (Wildlife); Smt. Asha, IFS., CCF; & Smt. Kshitija, IFS., CCF.

🌿 Warm farewell to Sri Siddharth Vikram Singh, IFS sir Appreciating his valuable contributions as DFO Khammam and wishing him continued success in his new role as DFO Nizamabad 🙏

🌿Welcoming New Leadership to Khammam Forest Shri Anuj Aggarwal, IFS, has assumed charge as the DFO, KMM. Wishing him a successful & impactful tenure in strengthening forest conservation, wildlife protection, eco-development, & environmental sustainability across the district.🇮🇳

As I take leave from Khammam District on transfer, I express my heartfelt gratitude to the people of Khammam for their affection, cooperation, and constant support during my tenure as District Forest Officer. Serving Khammam has been a matter of great pride and satisfaction. The initiatives in forest protection, eco-tourism, urban parks, wildlife conservation, VSS livelihoods, and Puligundala Eco-Tourism were possible only with the support of the public, elected representatives, district administration, police, media, NGOs, nature lovers, and my dedicated Forest Department team. Khammam will always remain close to my heart. With gratitude and warm regards, Siddharth Vikram Singh, IFS