Indian Forest Services officer Parveen Kaswan is not a stranger to anyone on social media. Kaswan is undoubtedly among the most followed civil servants on social media. He became a social media sensation by sharing his passion for wildlife and conservation with his followers. He posts interesting facts, photos and stories about the animals and forests on his Twitter and Instagram accounts. He also educates people about environmental issues and challenges them to identify different species of animals. His social media handle is a source of inspiration and awareness for many people who love nature.


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IFS officer Parveen Kaswan's journey from an Aeronautical Engineer to a forest officer and a social media sensation is truly inspiring and worth sharing.


Impressive Educational Journey


IFS Parveen Kaswan has a remarkable academic background. He graduated from Amity University in 2008 with a BTech in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering. He then pursued his Masters in Engineering Design from IISc Bangalore. He also holds a Masters degree in Forestry from Forest Research Institute in Dehradun, which he completed in 2016-2018.



His Mother Got Married Aged 13


Parveen Kaswan hails from a humble Jat family in Rajasthan. His father's name is Hansraj Kaswan. His mother had an early marriage at 13, and she was just 16 when Parveen was born. He revealed this information in one of his tweets. On Father’s Day, Parveen shared a post about his father’s inspiring journey. His father was in ninth grade when he got married. He sacrificed his college education when Parveen started school.



His mother, who is three years younger than his father, always encouraged him to follow in his father’s footsteps. She said, ‘Don’t aspire to be anything in life, just be like your father. He taught us by example, not by advice.’



Secured 81st Rank In UPSC Forest Services Exam


Parveen Kaswan cracked the UPSC Forest Service Examination 2015 with an impressive 81st rank. He prepared for the exam using NCERT books, newspapers and mock tests. He then did his Masters in Forestry from Forest Research Institute in Dehradun in 2016-2018.


Social Media Sensation


Parveen Kaswan is a social media sensation among wildlife lovers. He frequently posts quizzes about wildlife identification on his accounts. He has a huge fan following of 42.1K on Instagram and 449.7K on Twitter. He mesmerizes his followers with his amazing photos of animals and forests on both platforms. 



Worked On Sukhoi 30 MKI Fighter Jet's Engine


Kaswan did his internship with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited in the third and fourth year of his BTech. Later, he cleared the UPSC exam and became an IFS officer. His LinkedIn profile shows that he worked on the engine of India’s Sukhoi 30 MKI fighter aircraft during his time in Odisha.