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भारतीय वानिकी अनुसंधान एवं शिक्षा परिषद

Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education

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Recruitment

Corrigendum: A walk-in-Interview for selection of candidate for engagement in the different temporary posts under the mentioned project will be held at ICFRE-Institute of Forest Productivity (ICFRE-IFP), Ranchi on 27th October 2026 (Tuesday). Interested and eligible candidates are requested to report for walk-in-interview at IFP, Ranchi on 27th October 2026 (Tuesday) at 9.30 AM

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Happenings at ICFRE

Three day training for Master Trainers on Land Degradation Neutrality (22-24.10.2026)

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Shri Jawaid Ashraf, Sceintist-D ,ICFRE is Designated as Nodal officer of ICFRE and its Institutes in respect of RTI matters

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Forthcoming Event

Training Programme on Integrated Strategies for Climate-resilient Mountain Ecosystem and Rural Landscapes from 11-13 January 2027 to be organised by CoE- ICFRE

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Introduction

Chhindwara is located at 22°04′N 78°56′E22.07°N 78.93°E with an average elevation of 675 metres (2,215ft). Chhindwara is situated on the Bodri Stream, a tributary of the Kulbehra River and stands picturesquely on the open Satpura plateau flanked by ranges of low hills. The climate is very salubrious and pleasant. Chhindwara is known for the richness of its flora and fauna. Hundreds of important medicinal plants grow naturally in the forest of this district. Tamia hills and Patalkot are known as a treasure of medicinal plants in Satpura plateau.Centre for Forestry Research and Human Resource Development, Chhindwara came into existence on 30th March 1995. It was declared as a Satellite Centre of Tropical Forest Research Institute, Jabalpur on 3rd January 1996.

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Mandate

Green Skill Development of forest dependent communities and front line staff.

To carry out research and training in NWFP, with focus on harvesting, primary processing, value addition and biodiversity assessment.

To disseminate HRM available technologies/processes/tools to user groups for conservation and sustainable use of forest resources.

To support the lead institute in research education and extension in the area of jurisdiction.

Core Research Areas

Eco-restoration

Agroforestry models

Non-wood forest products

Production of quality planting material of selected species for improving forest productivity

Provenance trials of selected species

Biofertilizers and biopesticides

Geographical Jurisdiction

  • Madhya Pradesh
  • Chhattisgarh
  • Maharashtra
  • Odisha

Key Achievements

Nursery practices of Buchanania lanzan were standardized resulting in high germination percent and prevention of rodent predation in nursery beds. Based on the technology more than 5000 seedlings were raised and supplied to Forest Departments of Telangana and Maharashtra.

Before the project: 50-60% germination with lot of rodent predation in nursery

After the project: 80-85% germination and total elimination of rodent predation

Development of value added products from Harjod (Cissus quadrangularis), Mahua(Madhuca indica),. The Govt. Of Bihar evinced interest in the non-alcoholic value added products of Mahua post prohibition and the technology was extended to the forest department through invited lecture/demonstration.

During last 3 years CFRHRD have conducted 50 trainings to various user groups like Forest Department Personnel, Women Self Help Groups, Farmers, Students etc. 4 Radio talks were given and 19 popular articles on various field forestry/medicinal plants/tree growing issues were contributed by the Scientists of the Center to the monthly e-magazine “Van Sangyan’. 1 research paper in International and 7 papers were published in the National journals by the Scientists during last 5 years.

During last 5 years 7643 soil samples were tested for physic-chemical properties and nutrients including organic carbon, for the Forest Survey of India.

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