One of only three All India Services (along with the Indian Police Service and India Administrative Service) the Indian Forest Service looks after the ecological security aspects of our country. It is thus the fundamental task of the Academy to develop the necessary knowledge, skill and attitude to equip the young and old IFS cadres to effectively manage 23% of India’s geographical area. The Director, IGNFA, with his team of Additional Director, two Professors, eleven Associate Professors and other staff are responsible for the discharge of this function.
Previously, Indian Forest College was created in 1938 to impart Professional Forestry Training to newly recruited Forest Officers. It was initially a constituent of Forest Research Institute & Colleges but was renamed as Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy in 1987. Ever since, it has been the job of the Academy is to train a cadre of competent forest managers to manage India’s forest resources. The Academy is conducting following trainings for the Indian Forest Service (IFS) cadre to strengthen their professional efficiency:
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Professional Forestry training for IFS Probationers |
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Skill Upgradation Programs for State Forest Service (SFS) officers inducted into IFS |
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In-service training courses for IFS officers who complete 9 years, 16 years and 20 years in the IFS. |
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Compulsory courses for IFS officers on various subjects as decided by the Ministry of Environment and Forests each year. |