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Official account of Principal Chief Conservator of Forests & Head of Forest Force, Jammu and Kashmir

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The J&K Forest Department celebrated 80th Independence Day by hoisting national flag at its different Office premises across the UT of J&K. Main function was held at Forest Hqrs, Sheikh Bagh, Srinagar where the PCCF & HoFF , Sh. Sarvesh Rai, IFS hoisted the national flag.

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Order regarding Constitution of Special Bench(es)

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PCCF & HoFF conveys warm greetings and best wishes on occasion of Eid-ul-Adha to Forest Officers/ Staff of J&K Forest Department and their families.

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J&K Forest Deptt observed the International Day of Forests at FRMC Building, Narwal, Jammu, on 24th March, 2026.
Sh Javed Ahmed Rana, Hon’ble Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs Departments graced the event as the Chief Guest.

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PCCF & HoFF conveys warm greetings and best wishes on occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr to Forest Officers/ Staff of J&K Forest Department and their families.

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Sh Sarvesh Rai, IFS , PCCF accompanied by the CCF(C) & newly joined IFS officers made a courtesy call on the Hon’ble Chief Minister, J&K. The Hon’ble Chief Minster had discussions on forest related issues. He also interacted with the IFS probationers & extended his best wishes.

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The J&K Forest Department celebrated 77th Republic Day, 2026 by organising flag unfurling ceremonies in its various office complexes with major function held at Forest Headquarters, FRMC Building, Narwal, Jammu.

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Plantation Drives conducted by the Basohli and Billawar Forest Divisions of J&K Forest Department under Phase-IInd of National Pride - Vande Mataram, the National Song.

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The newly appointed PCCF & HoFF, J&K, Shri Sarvesh Rai, IFS paid a courtesy call on the Hon'ble Minister for Forests, Ecology & Environment, Shri Javed Ahmed Rana, in his office chamber on 1st January, 2026.

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PCCF for Eco-tourism promotion for forest conservation.

The Principal Chief Conservator of Forests and Head of Forest Force, Shri Suresh Kumar Gupta, conducted an extensive tour of Basohli Forest Division and reviewed the implementation of various schemes of the department.

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PCCF for proactive involvement of youth and students in Forest and Nature Conservation ; conducts an extensive tour of Udhampur and Batote Forest Divisions and reviewed the implementation of various schemes of the department.

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Sh. Atal Dulloo, IAS, Chief Secretary, J&K, launched "Land bank layer on PM Gati Shakti Portal". He also released a brochure on "Identification of Land bank parcels in UT of J&K " .

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J&K Forest Department contingent brings laurels in 28th AIFSM.
The J&K Forest Deptt. contingent won 20 medals securing 11th rank in All India Forest Sports meet held at Dehradun. 39 Forest Sports contingents from States & Union Territories participated in the meet.

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PCCF & HoFF, J&K tours Ramban and Batote Forest Divisions, lays foundation stone of Divisional Forest Office building at Maitra, Ramban on 2nd Nov., 2025.

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PCCF & HoFF inaugurates a day-long Technical workshop for preparation of Annual Plan of Operations (APOs) for the financial year 2026-27 at NIC Dachigam on 1st Nov., 2025.

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Hon'ble Forest Minister Sh. Javed Ahmad Rana presided over the passing-out parade of 152 forest guards from the 71st and 73rd batches at the Forest Training School, Bandipora.

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One-day capacity building programme on Promoting Soil Test based Nutrient Management practices for the Forest Range Officers (FROs) and other frontline functionaries of J&K Forest Department inaugurated by the Director General, ICFRE.

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In a major move to bolster conservation and ecotourism efforts, the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF) and Head of Forest Force (HOFF) , J&K, Sh S.K. Gupta(IFS) carried an extensive tour of various Forest Divisions of North Forest Circle, Kashmir.

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Shri Suresh Kumar Gupta, IFS, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests & Head of Forest Force, J&K as Chief Guest on 79th Independence Day Celebration at Forest Complex,Sheikh Bagh, Srinagar.