KULGAM, MARCH 07: The Conservator of Forests (CoF) South Forest Circle, Irfan Ali Shah today inspected Kulgam Forest Division and reviewed preparations being made for spring plantation including Chinar plantation and ongoing developmental works being executed under different schemes here.
The CoF on the occasion informed that under the flagship ‘Green J&K Drive program’, the plantation target for District Kulgam for this year was 2.69 Lacs saplings, out of which 1.85 lacs saplings have been planted till now and rest of the target will be achieved in next two weeks. He also stressed on planting Chinar saplings on Chinar Day to be celebrated on 15th March, 2023.
He stressed on involvement of Panchayati Raj Institutions, schools, colleges, District Administration including all line Departments in Greening initiatives. He also directed for expediting preparations for upcoming World Forestry Day celebrations to be organised on 21st March, 2023.
Later, CoF attended an innovative first of its kind ‘Forest Darbaar’ within the premises of Forest Complex Kulgam wherein he patiently listened to various grievances of forest frontline staff including Foresters, Forest Guards, Watchers, Chowkidars etc.
He took certain decisions on the spot for redressal of their bonafide grievances and also gave directions on issues like Benevolent Funds release and service matters of forest officials in a time bound manner.
The CoF distributed new uniform sets among the Forest Frontline staff and also customised smart phones among the forest check post staff for implementation of National Transit Pass System (NTPS). He also planted a Chinar sapling during the event.
