The Rasimalai Colony Village Forest Council (VFC) was established under the Joint Forest Management program and is registered under Tamil Nadu Registration of Societies Act. It is a grassroots body in the Kodaikanal forest division consisting of members from local community, with the local Forest Range Officer serving as the Member-Secretary. The council is part of a Tamil Nadu Forest Department initiative that involves residents of forest fringe villages in protecting local flora and fauna. This initiative successfully balances conservation with the livelihood needs of the community by providing regulated monetary and community-oriented benefits. It also empowers local people and marginalized groups by creating sustainable livelihood opportunities.
Today, the Rasimalai Colony VFC manages an ecotourism facility at Dum-Dum Parai View Point inside the Kodaikanal Wildlife Sanctuary.
Visitor Timings
Dum-Dum Parai View Point Ecotourism Site welcomes visitors throughout the week.
Timings: 9.00AM to 4.00PM, All days.
M/S. Rasimalai Colony Village Forest Council
Devadanapatty Forest Range,
Kodaikanal Wildlife Sanctuary,
Devadanapatty,
Theni District
Tamil Nadu, India
Pincode – 625602
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