Secretariat of Forest and Environment Department, Jharkhand, Ranchi is situated in Nepal House, Doranda, Ranchi. Policy decision is done at secretariat level. Scheme formulation for development, conservation and growth of forests and wildlife; improvement of the living standard of villagers living adjoining it together with protection and monitoring of Water and Air from pollution is done under the guidance of government at secretariat level. Observance/ compliance of provisions of the different central and state Acts/Rules for development and conservation of forest and wildlife and protection of environment is ensured.
All important decisions are taken by state government through the minister, Forest and Environment. The management of this department is done by the Secretary, Forests and Environment (An officer of IAS cadre) in consultation with PCCF, Jharkhand, Ranchi and Jharkhand State Pollution Control Board. Forest Development Corporation is looking after Kendu leaves and other specified produce in the state.
PCCF is the highest technical officer of the forest department. He performs his duty as head of the department in
his field. Proposals and consultation are given to the government through him on technical matters relating to protection, conservation, development and monitoring of Forest and wildlife.
Sri A.K.Singh, IFS, is the Principal Chief Conservator of Forest (PCCF) and head of the Department.
Sri A.K.Singh, IFS, is the Principal Chief Conservator of
Forests, Bio-diversity Conservation and chief wildlife warden.
Sri C.R.Sahay, IFS, is the PCCF & Executive Director,
Wasteland Development Board, Ranchi
Sri A.K.Malhotra, IFS, is the PCCF, Human Resources Development, Ranchi
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The Conservators
of Forests (CFs) are in the administrative charge of
forest circles or special circles and are responsible within their respective
areas for the general direction and supervision of all forest works, control of
establishment, expenditure, sales and supplies and general management of
forests. The Conservator of Forests Wildlife management is responsible for
implementing the program of wildlife conservation sponsored by the State or
Central government and deals with the national parks, wildlife sanctuaries,
zoos etc. The Conservator of Forests Training and Education plans for the
in-service training of different cadres of forest officers in the state.
Territorial Divisional Forest officer DFOs are
responsible for the general management and protection of forests situated in
their division. He administers the division under his charge, supervises the
execution of all forest works, exercise direct control over the forest
establishment. He is assisted by ACF.
The Forest Range officers FROs are executive officers incharge of a Forest Range. He is responsible
for the custody and condition of all government property in his charge. He is
responsible for execution of all work, protection of forest in his range with
the help of Forest
Beat Officers and Assistant Beat Officers(Forest Guard).
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