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In 2023, the State Government of Tamil Nadu launched the State-Level Committee for Vulture Conservation (SLCVC) as part of the national strategy for the protection of vultures. This initiative is a critical response to the declining vulture population in India, largely due to the use of diclofenac, a veterinary drug that is toxic to vultures. Tamil Nadu is home to important vulture habitats, particularly in the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, which houses species like the Indian Vulture and White-rumped Vulture.
The committee aims to implement conservation measures such as establishing vulture-safe zones, regulating the use of harmful veterinary drugs, and promoting awareness among veterinarians and local communities about vulture conservation. This initiative is in line with India's National Action Plan for Vulture Conservation, which seeks to protect these endangered birds across the country.
