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Tamil Nadu Wildlife Board 2026

November 4 , 2026 14 hrs 0 min 24 0

Tamil Nadu government has reconstituted the State Board for Wildlife under the chairpersonship of Chief Minister.
The Environment, Climate Change and Forests Department issued the order under Section 6(1) of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
The Minister for Forests will serve as the vice-chairperson, and three MLAs have been nominated as members.
The Board advises the State government on protected areas, wildlife conservation policies and amendments to wildlife schedules.
It also addresses the needs of tribal and forest-dwelling communities in relation to wildlife conservation.
The tenure of non-official members is two years.