Sri Vijaya Puram, Oct 19: The one-week compulsory training course on ‘natural resource management and conflict resolution skills for forest management’ for Indian Forest Service (IFS) Officers conducted by ZSI, A&N Regional Centre concluded at Sea Shell Coral Cove, Minnie Bay. The training programme sponsored by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), Government of India was participated by IFS officers from various States and Union Territory.
Dr. Suvarna, C., IFS, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF) & HoFF, Government of Telangana in her valedictory address as the chief guest, conveyed her profound appreciation to the organizers for giving her the opportunity to take part in the training course which, according to her, was a great place to grow, learn, and rejuvenate.
Dr. S. Dinesh Kannan, IFS, Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife), Department of Environment and Forests, A&N Islands and Dr. P.S. Easa, Former Director of Kerala Forest Research Institute, Thrissur also addressed the participants. Renowned resource persons delivered insightful lectures covering various aspects of sustainable management, conservation practices and ecosystem-based approaches. In addition to classroom sessions, field visits were organized to provide participants with hands-on exposure to the unique ecosystems of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Earlier, Dr. Sivaperuman, Course Director and Officer-in-Charge, ZSI welcomed the gathering.
