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1975 batch IAS officers head bureaucracy in half of India
1975 batch IAS officers are occupying top positions in nearly half the states of India. Fourteen of them are Chief Secretaries in different states. They are Neela Gangadharan – Kerala, KS Sripathi – Tamil Nadu, SV Ranganath – Karnataka, SV Prasad – Andhra Pradesh, Rakesh Mehta – Delhi, TK Mishra – Orissa, Sudhir Sharma – Tripura, T Srinivasan – Rajasthan, Urvashi Gulati – Haryana, SC Agarwal – Punjab. A K Jyoti-Gujarat, Lalthara –Nagaland, P.C. Sharma- Assam and Avani Vaish-Madhya Pradesh.
Sinha is new NIA Chief
SC Sinha has been appointed as Director General of the National Investigation Agency (NIA). He is an IPS officer of the 1975 batch and belongs to Haryana Cadre. He is currently Special Director of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI )
( We said this on January 5 )
Pandey to get important assignment ?
Outgoing Secretary Petroleum R S Pandey is expected to get important assignment in a week or two. He is retired 1972 batch IAS officer of Nagaland cadre.
Menon gets MoS rank
NSA Shiv Shankar Menon has been given the rank of Minister of State in the Government of India.
Lamba also gets MoS rank
Being senior to Shiv Shankar Menon in IFS Special Envoy to Pakistan and Kabul S.k.Lamba has also been given the rank of Minister of State. He is 1966 batch IFS officer...
IPS officer Ms.Sushmita Biswas to be absorbed in R & AW
Ms. Sushmita Biswas will very soon be absorbed in R&AW .She is an IPS Officer of the 1995 batch who belongs to Rajasthan Cadre.
Why empanelment of 1990 batch IAS officers delayed?
Since new procedure is being followed, empanelment of 1990 batch IAS officers was delayed.
Chaudhary’s name in circulation for the post of SAIL CMD
As an insider, name of Director RINL A P Chaudhry is also in circulation for the post of SAIL’s CMD.
Chaudhary to be Director HUDCO ?
S K Chaudhary is being tipped to be new Director (Corporate Planning ) in HUDCO. Name of Chaudhary is believed to have been put on number one in the panel by the PESB.
Uncertainty over books for CBSE students
As the grapevine has it, there is an uncertainty regarding timely availability of books for students who are enrolled with CBSE governed schools.  It is so because their syllabus has undergone a sea change.
Dr (Ms.) Alka Bhargava joins NDC course
Dr (Ms.) Alka Bhargava, who was a Director in the Government of India (GOI) & was holding additional charge as Commissioner KVS, has joined one-year course in NDC, Delhi. She is an Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer of the 1987 batch who belongs to Assam-Meghalaya (A-M) cadre.
Shifting of CPMG’s on the anvil
A reshuffle of CPMGs by India Post is on the anvil.
Yogendra Kumar appointed Ambassador
Yogendra Kumar, presently Ambassador of India to Philippines, has been concurrently accredited as the Ambassador of India to Republic of Palau with residence in Manila.
PLI investments touch the mark of Rs.500 crore
The Postal Life Insurance (PLI) on November 23, 2009 has touched the mark of Rs.500 crore as far as its investments in different business enterprises was concerned. This had happened within two weeks of launch of the initiative.
Amrohi appointed High Commissioner
Dr. Ashok Kumar Amrohi, presently High Commissioner of India to Mozambique, has been concurrently accredited as the High Commissioner of India to the Kingdom of Swaziland with residence in Maputo (Mozambique).
Severe cost cutting to be done in Air India
As the grapevine has it, there is going to be a severe cost cutting in National Aviation Company of India Limited (NACIL) i.e. Air India of which CMD is Arvind Jadhav. He is an IAS officer of the 1978 batch who belongs to the Karnataka cadre.
Trade, Industry and Services committee to prepare RFD
The GoI has constituted Trade, Industry and Services committee, for 2009-2010, to prepare results-framework document (RFD) for reforms with S Sathyam, (IAS 1961-MP), Ex-Secretary - Textiles, as its Convener. Its other members are Prabir Sengupta, (IAS 1965 : Assam Meghalaya), Ex-Secretary  - Commerce & Industry, DP Bagchi (IAS 1965 Orissa), Ex-Secretary - Small Scale Industries, C Ramachandran (IAS 1960 TN), Principal Secretary - Industries, Tamil Nadu and Anil Kumar (IAS 65 Rajasthan), Secretary - Textiles, GoI.
MK Narayanan was accorded 3 farewells by IB sleuths
West Bengal Governor MK Narayanan has a rare distinction of having been accorded three farewells by sleuths of Intelligence Bureau (IB). First, time he was accorded farewell while he left IB after his appointment as chief of the Joint Intelligence Committee (JIT). Second, farewell was given to him while he retired as Director IB in 1991. Third, farewell was given to him while he was appointed Governor of West Bengal.
Naveen Patnaik trying to have non Oriyya staff ?
Orissa chief minister Naveen Patnaik is now trying to have non Oriyya staff in his office. Appointment of new PS is an example.
Delhi police wants more IPS officials
Delhi police, coping with the upcoming Commonwealth games, has asked the Centre to provide additional police officers to it by relieving IPS officers on deputation with IB and the CBI.
Mid-career training mandatory for promotion of IPS officers
The Home Ministry has recently amended the IPS (Pay) rules to make mid-career training mandatory for promotion of IPS officers holding the ranks of Superintendent of Police (SP), Director General of Police (DIG) and Inspector General of Police (IGP). The duration of the course would be eight weeks for SPs and DIGs and four weeks for IGPs.
Gujarat’s contribution to IAS fraternity is very less
There are only 76 IAS officers domiciled in Gujarat. And this despite the fact that it is one of the most progressive states in the country.
Madhumita Sarkar promoted in RBI
Madhumita Sarkar has been promoted to the rank of Chief General Manager in the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
Bureaucratic changes in Rajasthan on the anvil
As the grapevine has it, bureaucratic changes are going to take place in Rajasthan in near future.
Ms Vijaya Kanth posted in Railway Board
Ms Vijaya Kanth, HAG/IRAS, presently working as FA&CAO/Southern Railway has been transferred to Railway Board and posted as Advisor Finance.
Pankaj Shrivastava is GM,HQ-AI
Pankahj Shrivastava who so far was General Manager (GM) Sales & Marketing for Western Region with National Aviation Company of India Limited (NACIL) i.e. Air India has been shifted to the headquarters as GM.
K.D. Row to be GM Western region -AI
K.D.Row who so far was London based General Manager (GM) with National Aviation Company of India Limited (NACIL) i.e. Air India has been shifted to Mumbai as GM Western region.
IPS changes in Andhra Pradesh
E Damodar been appointed as superintendent of police (SP), Nellore. B Malla Reddy, will now be SP of Kadapa. Devendra Singh Chauhan has been transferred as DCP, Alwal.
IPS reshuffle in Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh government has on Wednesday transferred 29 IPS officers. The news postings are RC Arora who on return from central deputation has been made ADG CID, Ramesh Sharma ADG (Training), Vijay Kumar Vate ADG (Complaints and Human Rights), Rajendra Kumar IG (Planning), DS Sengar IG (SAF) Indore, Alok Ranjan DIG (Gwalior Range) Gwalior, Yogesh Mudgal DIG (PHQ) Bhopal, Anil Kumar Gupta DIG (Chhindwara Range) Chhindwara, RL Borna DIG (Narcotics) Indore, Dr. Mayank Jain SP Ratlam, Mrs. Meenakshi Sharma SP Chhindwara, PK Mathur SP Shajapur, RK Shivhare Commandant (First Batallion) SAF Indore, DP Singh Commandant (5th Batallion) SAF Morena, Santosh Kumar Singh SP Jabalpur, KC Jain SP Sidhi, Rakesh Pratap Singh Commandant (18th Batallion) SAF Shivpuri, Abhay Singh SP Bhopal, Rajeshwar Prasad Singh SP Jhabua, Dilip Kumar Singh SP Anuppur, NP Warakde Commandant (24th Batallion) SAF Jaora, Ratlam, Prem Singh Visht SP Chhatarpur, Sudhir Laad SP Shahdol, KB Sharma SP Panna, GKPathak SP Mandsor, Deepak Verma SP (Railways) Bhopal, RC Pawara Commandant (15th Batallion) SAF, INdore, Arvind Kumar Saxena SP (EOW) Bhopal, Sidharta Choudhury SP (Lokayukta) Bhopal.
14 IPS promoted in Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh government has on Wednesday promoted 14 IPS officers as DIG and given them new postings. Their new postings are VN Pachouri DIG (RAPTC) Indore, Sanjiv Shami DIG (PHq) Bhopal, RS Meena DIG Chambal Range Morena, Ved Prakash Sharma DIG (Ratlam Range) Ratlam, Anant Kumar Singh DIG (SAF) Gwalior, Manmeet Singh Narang DIG (Chhattarpur Range) Chhattarpur, Raja Babu Singh DIG Shahdol Range (Shahdol), DP Gupta DIG (Hoshangabad Range) Hoshangabad, KS Rathore DIG (JNPA) Sagar, KK Lohani DIG (Bhopal Range) Bhopal, MK Mudgal DIG (PHq) Bhopal, NS Kanwar DIG (Fire Services) Indore, GP Uike DIG SAF (Central Region) Bhopal and LL Ahirwar DIG (Home Guard) Jabalpur.
Manmeet Nanda joins as OSD to MoS Dinesh Trivedi
Manmeet Nanda has joined as OSD to the Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Dinesh Trivedi. She is an IAS officer of the 2000 batch West Bengal cadre.
Saran is OPSC Chairman
Manoranjan Saran has been appointed new Chairman of the Orissa Public Service Commission (OPSC).
Justice Yadav shifted to Uttarakhand HC
Justice Nirmal Yadav has been moved from Punjab and Haryana High Court to Uttarakhand High Court.
Vice President visit RCVP Noronha Academy today
Vice President of India, Hamid Ansari is visiting the RCVP Noronha Academy of Administration, Bhopal on Thursday, to address the probationary civil servants under training at the academy, since last month. This is the second leader holding the top office to visit the academy this month. Earlier, Late Rajiv Gandhi who was Prime Minister visited the Academy in 1987. Only last week, Lok Sabha speaker Miera Kumar, addressed the probationers at the RCVP Noronha academy on “Empowerment of Scheduled Castes and Tribes”.
Antony to inaugurate Defence Expo on Feb 15

The 6th Defence Expo, titled “International Land and Naval System Exhibition” is being held at the Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from Feb 15 to 18, 2010. Organised by the Defence Ministry the exhibition will be inaugurated by the Defence Minister A.K. Antony.

ASSOCHAM signs MoU with Delhi High Court
The Associated Chamber of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Delhi High Court in the capital New Delhi. ASSOCHAM would provide a framework for the timely delivery and technical expertise for justice through the use of arbitration. Dr. Swati Piramal, President ASSOCHAM & Director Piramal Healthcare Ltd. formally signed the MoU with the Chief Justice of Delhi High Court, Mr. Justice A.P. Shah in the presence of Union Minister of Law and Justice, Dr. M. Veerappa Moily.
Bhaskar appointed JS IPP
V Bhaskar has been appointed Joint Secretary Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion in the Government of India. He is 1981 batch Andhra Pradesh cadre IAS officer.
     (We said this on January 15)
Srivastava returns to cadre
Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs D N Srivastava has returned to the cadre. He is 1984 batch IFS officer to his parent cadre.
Rath appointed part-time non official Director, MRPL
A.K. Rath IAS and Secretary GoI has been appointed as the non-official part-time Diretor to the board of Mangalore Refinries Private Limited (MRPL). His appointment is for three years.
Prof Nayyar appointed non-official Director, SAIL
Prof Deepak Nayyar Ex-Vice Chancellor Delhi University has been appointed as non-official part-time Director to the board of Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL).
Goel appointed non-official Director SAIL
The Former Chairman of BIFR A.K. Goel has been appointed as non-official part-time Director to the board of Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) for a period of three years.
Jairaman appointed non-official Director SAIL
S. Jairaman, former Chiraman and Managing Director of Neyveli Lignite Corporation Limited has also been appointed as non-official Director to the board of Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL).
ACC approves Director grade to 1996 batch IAS officers
The Appointment Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved director grade to all IAS officers of 1996 Batch with effect from Jan 7, 2010. The decision also affects Ashish Kundra PS to Union Minister Anand Sharma.
Dhand’s posting as PS to MoS I&B regularized
The Appointment Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has regularized the appointment of V.K. Dhand PS to CM Jatua, Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting with effect from June 16, 2009. Dhand is a CSS cadre officer.
Major IPS reshuffle in UP
Three dozen IPS officers have been reshuffled in Uttar Pradesh.
Who bothers about government directives?

It is now clear that none, including those in the government bother least about government directives. Take for instance the case of traveling by Air in Executive Class. Despite government directives against it, Union minister of state for external affairs Shashi Tharoor and a couple of Members of Parliament traveled in the Executive Class from Trivandrum to New Delhi on Friday aboard ICC-466.

CORPORATE
Anil Tyagi is Associate VP-Adani group
Anil Tyagi has joined the Adani group as Bhopal based Associate Vice President (AVP) Corporate Affairs. Hitherto he was General Manager public relations (PR) with Indore based Ruchi group Industries.
Tata Steel gained in India but lost abroad
India made up 22 per cent of Tata Steel’s turnover in the second quarter of this fiscal. The local operation posted a profit of $188 million against a loss of $788 million by Tata Steel Europe.
New COO of Bharti Airtel in TN
R. Anantharaman has been appointed by the Bharti Airtel as Chief Operating Officer, Airtel Mobile Services, Tamil Nadu circle.
Piyush Mathur is MD, The Nielsen Company
Partha Rakshit, managing director of The Nielsen Company's South Asia business, has stepped down and Piyush Mathur has been appointed managing director in his place. Rakshit however, will continue to be associated with Nielsen as a consultant on special projects. Mathur will be based in Mumbai and will report to Christophe Cambournac, president, consumer research, Asia Pacific, India, Middle East and Africa, The Nielsen Company.

Aaj Ki Aawaz

Mohna should sometimes wear his heart on his sleeve!!
Sometimes apna hardnosed attitude he should leave!!
 
He knows inflation is hurting,
And fuel hike will send inflation hurtling!!
 
And when he himself has said inflation will recede,
So why not wait till then and then to demands of MOPNG accede!!
 
PSU Oil Majors and Sarkaar can bear some more losses!!!
In fact send a message ‘be frugal’ to Oil PSU Bosses!!
 
Tell them money saved is money earned!!!
Do I need to elaborate here how by PSU Oil Majors money is burned??
 
And Mohna you know Deora is a Mukesh fan!!
To help out Mukesh he’ll do whatever he can!!
 
Congress feels ‘lets take some hard decisions now’!!!
And later to Public sentiment we’ll bow!!
 
But increasing oil prices at such a time is sadism of the severest kind!!
Why doesn’t the Sarkaar indulge in ‘sadism on itself’ by putting on itself in an ‘oil bind’!
 
If it’s to cut its own oil bill!!!
It’ll indeed be for Netas and Officials a very bitter pill!!
 
Mohna who is an economist knows what will happen when Sarkaar’s oil bill will fall!
In layman terms iss ko bhi ‘money saved is money earned’ karte hai call!!
 
Amar’s security from Elite is down to Z plus!!!
Had Amar been in SP he’d have created a huge fuss!!
 
But now it is beggars can’t be choosers!!!
And in the list Natwar and Buta too are amongst the ‘security losers’!!
 
Going by Natwar son’s past he can easily provide Security to his Papa!!
Has a goonda streak and has indeed been involved in many a siyaapa (fight)!!
 
Buta’s son Lovely too can pitch in and can shield his Dad!
Buta’s been blessed with a humongous lad!!
 
For My Name is Khan’s release  Maha Government is leaving no stone unturned!!
Even to Center for deployment of Central Forces it’s turned!!
 
Pakis must be having a good laugh!!!!
Saying if India had sponsored a 26/11 in Pakistan ‘humm kabhi nahi karte India ko maaf’!!
 
It’s all about the majority minority vote!!!
And Congress is already in ‘Project Dote’!!
 
It’s doing everything to dote on the majority minority….vote ka hai yeh khel!!!
For votes Congress wants that sabh kuch humm jaye jhel (bear)!!
 
For terror organizations getting bolder blame is on us!!
They kill us and on their Countrymen being banned in a game we create a fuss!!
 
Sharukh Khan says its politics and he’s right!!
On part of Congress its really politics ki height!!
 
If BJP thinks it’ll endear itself to majority minority by its stand on this matter!!
Then BJP’s being the proverbial mad hatter!!
 
I do not subscribe to Shiv Sena’s ‘outsider’ stand!!!
But on taking on Sharukh for his ‘Paki players should play in IPL’ with them I too stand!
 
Confucius says….. woh maare humm ko aur humm  kahe come lets play with bat and ball!
Aise logon ko darkop and bewakoof logh karte hai call!!   


Bharat Kumar

 
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WHO WILL BE THE QUEEN'S CHOICE FOR PRIME MINISTER AFTER DR. MANMOHAN SINGH?
Only Rahul Gandhi
Dr. Singh is doing a good job as Prime Minister, keeping the AICC chief Sonia Gandhi and party leaders in good humour. However, to judge the mood of the surfers about the second line of succession in Congress we are trying to ascertain as to who will be the next choice of Madam, after Dr. Manmohan Singh. UPA Government into the second year in its second term at the centre has a long list of loyals who are heading different ministries. Will anyone among them make the cut and get the AICC chief’s approval if Dr. Singh decides to call quits. Please mail in your response to:
 
 
Respected Madam  with  the approval of AICC ,should  give a chance to one and only   my dearest  educated and young  leader Rahul Gandhi  with out any hesitation.
karun vermak28@gmail.com
Chadambaram
I think P.Chidambaram will be the best choice. His age, wisdom, wide exposure in the fields of economics, finance, law and Security makes his choice inevitable. Even in the international politics, he has clear understanding. By virtue of being a very seasoned and decent politician, PC' stands much ahead in the race
Natrajan arudran@gmail.com
Corruption in high places
As a retired officer from M P cadre, I was shocked and deeply saddened to see the story unfolding over tv channels of the corruption, on a massive scale, indulged by an IAS couple.
It is to be recalled that the officers from the erstwhile CP cadre (which later became MP ) were known as the "Brahmins of the civil service ". Though the phrase may seem to have casteist connotations, it was meant to convey that these public servants were role models both in terms of their probity and competence. That was then and what now ? It has been a descent from the mountain top to the abyss.
Till the 1980s, when I was serving in the state, corruption has crept in but at senior levels there were a minuscule number, who had an unsavoury reputation.
The accumulation of ill gotten gains of the magnitude found with these deviant officers must have taken place over years. One can ask what the state Vigilance machinery was doing all this while, since it was the Income Tax department which unearthed the scam ?
It is time some concerted action was take by the State Government to stem the rot. Giving exemplary punishment to these recalcitrant individuals would be a beginning.
P K Lahiri.
Problems of the officials of Delhi
While the officials of CSS or other Central Government Services has the benefit of seeking transfer to other parts of India from Delhi, the benefit is deprived to the staff of the Delhi Government on the plea that Delhi Government officials are not treated at par with central government servants and are treated as State Government.  Similarly while the officials of the other State Governments on appointment on deputation to Central Government or with the personal establishment of the Union Ministers can opt to draw the pay of the post of the scale on deputation, the officials of the Government of NCT of Delhi is not allowed such option. The promotions to the post of UDC to Assistant under Delhi Government takes atleast 15 years which is so long a time compared to others. Will the Government do something to heal the wounds of the Delhi Government officers. 
Padmanabhan
UPA’s contribution to artificial price rise!
The incompatibility among UPA coalition partners stands exposed. The PM is at his wits ends, unable to control the consumer inflation. He has learnt that a mere theoretical knowledge of Economics is not the panacea of all evils. The PM must be a leader and an administrator like Sardar Patel and Indira Gandhi, the two gems, India should never forget. The position today is reverse, remote controlled by extra-constitutional authority. The futility of the PM's Economic Advisory Council is proved. The Dy Chairman Planning Commission with his large contingent of advisors is a drain on public exchequer. The Chief Economic Advisor in MOF advises the FM. “Too many cooks have spoilt the broth. “The only casualty is the Aam aadmi who is forced to reduce its per capita consumption of essential commodities by 50%.To rub salts to their wounds ,the “besharam” Union Agriculture minister sermonizes the poor against sugar consumption as an anti-dote to diabetes?” “Chini na khane se voh mar nahin jayenge”:quips Pawar! When the public is crying “traahi maam” against price rise, Pawar goes to meet Bal Thackeray for politicking on IPL. Sonia Gandhi, the self-proclaimed Chairperson of the UPA is hiding her face from ‘aam aadmi’ (of Congress manifesto).All MOSs are enjoying public hospitality like ‘sarkaari damaads’-exempted from the dictum of” no work no pay.” The owners of Real Estate majors, chain of hospitals and hotels are being conferred Padma Awards (following bailout packages, notices from High Courts) without ascertaining their dubious credentials. The Quid pro quo is for anti-corruption agencies to decode. What is the way out?
De-hoarding , import of selective items and control of other cost-push elements, are keys to success to clear the mess created by the UPA.Hoarding has triggered shortages besides leading to black marketeering. This basic concept of macro economics is ignored by modern day class room economists advising the GOI. The GOI must crack its whips on hoarders who are licensed to flourish and indulge in on-line trading with the blessing of UPA. Please try this recipe at once. Results will be visible within a fortnight ,of course, subject to Political Will, a rare commodity.
A K SAXENA (A retired civil servant)
aksaxena@nic.in

What is ailing the forests, environment and wildlife today ?
Is it the incompetence of the Indian Forest Service officers, as is alleged most of the times, probably even by the Minister for Environment & Forests ? It starts from the subject of forests, environment and wildlife falling in the Concurrent List making it vulnerable to the whims and fancies of the State Governments, resulting into the state we are in today. It is rather commendable on the part of the Indian Forest Services that they have still been able to manage and increase the forest cover in the country. If the Minister for Environment & Forests could understand and take up the initiative to get the legislation amended to add the subject of forests, environment & wildlife in the Union List, it would be a great contribution by him to this Sector. This may amount to the IFS becoming a Central Service like IRS, etc. The advantage would be that this could lead to better management of the forest areas, protected areas, etc. as the best of the IFS officers who are experts in the various fields could be posted in the sensitive postings unlike now, where a wildlife expert can be posted only in his State cadre or his inter-deputation State cadre or a Central deputation. That too is ineffective as the State Governments have their own vested interests in not posting the upright and expert IFS officers in such postings. It is disheartening for the Indian Forest Service officers, especially the younger ones, that their enthusiasm to work and expertise is wasted over the years and sadly the blame also goes to them for the inefficiency. When will we think seriously about the ecosystems that we are a part of ? If the forests and wildlife are subjected to such inhuman thinking and handling, where will the humans themselves go one day when there aren't enough natural resources left ? Are we all going to die while in slumber ? Is the Minister Jairam Ramesh listening ?
R S Liven
A good news indeed !
I am a scientists in a University closely related to the projects of ICFRE. It is nice to read that only Ph.D holder will be the new DG of ICFRE. It is a fact that the previous two DGs appointed had caused resentment both among the scientists as well as forestry departments as the people say . Let a good IFS officer or any one else selected by merit and having aptitude for research be appointed as DG quickly
K P Joseph
So, Minister of External Affairs must know who is more powerful: Foreign Service Babus or the Minister himself.
G Mohanty
Incomplete information about Training of IFS officers
Someone has given incomplete information about the Mid Career Training of Indian Forest Service Officers - foreign visit in ur website of date 10-2-10. The actual information is as under:
 
The Indian Forest Service Officers of 2001 and 2002 batches have completed first part of the Mid Career Training at IIM Ahmedabad and IGNFA, Dehradun during December 2009 - January 2010. The second part of the MCT shall comprise of foreign visits by half of the participants going to US and the other half going to Sweden. The US training is about Wildlife & Management Issues and the Sweden training is about Watershed Management and Forest Certification Issues. The duration is from 1st March to 13th March, to be followed by one week module at IGNFA, Dehradun. 
Gouri Shankar