From Left: Mr. Marimuthu – Branch Manager, Anamalai Branch, Muthoot Finance; Mr. R. Sujith IFS – Deputy Director. Parambikulam Tiger Reserve; Mr. Janson Varghese, CSR Manager, Muthoot Finance Ltd; Mr. Geo Basil Paul – Range Forest Officer, Parambikulam Range; Mr. Vijindev -Range Forest Officer, Orukomaban Range; Mr. Sudhin JK – Range Forest Officer, Sungam Range
13th June 2025 – Reaffirming its commitment to environmental conservation and community safety, Muthoot Finance has extended critical support to the Forest Department at Parambikulam Tiger Reserve by providing essential camping and patrolling gear to its frontline protection staff.
As part of the CSR Initiative, Muthoot Finance has provided 200 water-resistant backpacks and 150 pairs of durable trekking shoes, procured from reputed brands to enhance both mobility and endurance during extended patrols. This initiative aims to bolster field-level readiness and surveillance by equipping forest watchers to navigate dense forest interiors more effectively and play a pivotal role in early detection, rapid response, and ongoing protection efforts.”
Located in Kerala’s Palakkad district and spread across 643.66 sq. km, the Parambikulam Tiger Reserve is a vital part of the Western Ghats’ ecological corridor. While the region has maintained strong conservation outcomes, the role of forest staff remains critical in preventing threats like poaching and mitigating occasional man-animal conflict along forest fringes.
Speaking on the occasion, George Muthoot George, Deputy Managing Director, Muthoot Finance, said: “At Muthoot Finance, we believe that sustainability is a shared responsibility. Forest guards are the unsung heroes of conservation, often working in unpredictable and high-risk environments. With the right equipment, they can fearlessly protect our biodiversity while ensuring harmony between forest ecosystems and neighbouring communities. We are privileged to support their efforts.”
The support was extended in collaboration with the Parambikulam Tiger Conservation Foundation (PaTCoF), a statutory body that facilitates CSR partnerships to aid conservation and empower frontline eco-guards.