Indian council of forestry research and education (ICFRE)
Why in news?
The Centre tasked ICFRE with developing a district-wise conservation plan for Aravalli hills, announced December 21, 2025. ICFRE released newsletters up to October 2025 and continues projects on agroforestry, tree improvement, and biofertilizers. Technologies like Tree PALH biopesticide and ArborEasy DNA kit support forestry applications.
Key Facts about ICFRE
- Type: Autonomous organization under MoEFCC
- Established: 1986 (declared autonomous in 1991)
- Headquarters: P.O. New Forest, Dehradun, Uttarakhand
- Motto: वनसà¥à¤ªà¤¤à¤¯: शानà¥à¤¤à¤¿: (Peace through plants), focuses on sustainable forest management, ecological security, and livelihood enhancement through scientific advancements.​
- Budget (2025–26): ₹354 crore (approx. US$42 million)
- Structure: Registered as a society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860
Functions & Objectives
- Conduct scientific forestry research to support sustainable forest management.
- Provide education and training in forestry sciences.
- Disseminate knowledge through extension programs to stakeholders and communities.
- Develop strategies for forest conservation, biodiversity protection, and climate resilience.
- Collaborate with international organizations for forestry research and policy development.
Significance
- Supports national forest policy implementation.
- Provides scientific input for afforestation, reforestation, and climate change mitigation.
- Plays a crucial role in capacity building of forestry professionals.
- Acts as a knowledge hub for sustainable forest management in India.
Key Initiatives
- ICFRE administers India's Green Credits Program and supports international commitments on forestry and climate change.
- It also promotes education, consultancy services, and technology transfer to states, industries, and forest-dependent communities.
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