Tamil Nadu News

Naagam App

July 22 , 2025 15 hrs 0 min 70 0

On World Snake Day (July 16), the Tamil Nadu Forest Department launched the NAAGAM mobile app at the Children’s Park in Guindy.
The event has also featured the release of a booklet on ‘Common Snakes of Tamil Nadu’ and the launch of a structured snake rescuer training program.
The event honoured Padma Shri awardees Vadivel Gopal and Masi Sathayan from the Irular tribe for their contributions to snake rescue and conservation.
The app allows the citizens to report snake sightings, enabling trained rescuers to respond swiftly and ethically.
Tamil Nadu is home to 142 snake species.