M. Aruna took charge as the Nilgiris District Collector on Wednesday.
Ms. Aruna, who was earlier the Chennai Collector, replaces S.P. Amrith, who served as Collector from November, 2021.
Speaking to reporters after taking charge, Ms. Aruna said that the Nilgiris was a unique district that needed to be protected. “I have not worked in the hills, but I have visited the district numerous times as a tourist,” she said, adding that she will be working towards solving the problems faced by tourists.
