Introduction
Research is the soul of science nature has blessed Chhattisgarh with far flung sylvan
wilderness and breathtakingly amazing wildlife and biodiversity. SFRTI is our humble
tribute to the nature for the furtherance in the field of forestry research. forestry
research in Chhattisgarh State endowed with 44% forest, to establish a State level
forestry research and training institute foundation stone was laid in 21st March
2006 and stared functioning in 17th March 2013, majestic institute building constructed
in 9544 Sq mtrs was inaugurated by the Hon'ble Chief Minister, C.G. Govt. The institute
is located at zero point Raipur in a lush green campus spread over a sprawling area
of about 63 ha.
Sketch Map of SFRTI
Mission
- To promote Extensive Research, its application to the field and Training in forestry
and related issues.
- To provide research support for the sustainable management of forests
- To increase/maintain the area of forest cover and its density in Chhattisgarh by
introducing the best management practices.
- To increase the productivity of Forests.
- To uplift economic condition of people by generating forest base activities.
- To conserve endangered and threatened species and augment our gene pool
- To orient our planning and documentation process to be capable enough to claim our
due from the developed world in lieu of conservation of our forests
- To make our human resources a highly motivated, technically sound and rapidly acting
- To ensure lab to land transfer of technology in a short span of time for the benefit
of forestry and the local population.
Organizational Setup
Director is the chief executive of the Institute, he is assisted by an additional
director, Joint director, assistant director, research (technical) and non-technical
staff.
Administrative
- Director (PCCF)
- Addl. Director (CF)
- Deputy Director (Dy. CF)
- Assistant Director (ACF)
Research
- Scientists ( Biodiversity & Climate change, Biotechnology, Silviculture & Forest
Mensuration, Forest Taxonomy, Soil, Seed, Forest Pathology & Entomology, Agroforestry
& Livelihood Promotion, HRD.)
- Librarian
- Research Officer (Technical Assistants, Lab. Technician)
- Research Assistant
- Assistant Programmer
- Data Entry Operator
Executive
- Forest Ranger
- Forest Guards
Ministerial
Administrative Setup
Adhoc Research Advisory Committee
The Adhoc Research Advisory Committee of the institute examines and approves the
project proposals of the institute, monitors and evaluates their progress and results.
The committee comprises of the following members:
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1
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Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Chhattisgarh
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Chairman
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2
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Managing Director, C.G. M.F.P. Federation , Raipur
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Member
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3
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PCCF (Wildlife), C.G.
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Member
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4
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APCCF (Development/Plan), C.G.
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Member
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5
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APCCF (State CAMPA), C.G.
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Member
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6
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APCCF (Working Plan), C.G.
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Member
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7
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APCCF (H.R.D./I.T.), C.G.
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Member
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8
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CEO (State Medicinal Plant), C.G.
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Member
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9
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CCF (Research and Extension), C.G.
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Member
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10
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Director, State Forest Research & Training Institute, Raipur
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Member Secretary
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