- Dr Yadav opens 2-day IFS Meet and Forestry Conference
Bhopal: Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav has said that in areas like Panna of the state, where the status of wildlife had become zero, even there the activities of wildlife resumed as a result of the efforts of forest officials, this is a symbol of their commitment towards their service and they deserve congratulations. At present, the state has diamond, cheetahs and now even the elephants are heading towards Madhya Pradesh. The forest area of the state is rich. Between the years 2003 and 2021, the forest area has increased by 1063 square kilometers.
Bhopal is the only capital in the country, around which tigers can be easily seen. This is a pleasant and big achievement for our state from the environmental point of view. Chief Minister Dr. Yadav was addressing the inaugural session of the two-day IFS (Indian Forest Service) Meet and Forestry Conference at Pandit Khushilal Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya Auditorium. CM Dr. Yadav inaugurated the conference by lighting the lamp and garlanding the statue of Maa Saraswati.
Immense potential for study and research: CM
CM Dr. Yadav said that such meets are necessary for mutual dialogue, friendship, sharing of experiences and developing a better work culture. Madhya Pradesh has abundant forest wealth and there is immense potential for study and research in many disciplines including archaeology, geology, environment, botany. The Forest Department will have to take initiative to encourage and support studies in these areas. Similarly, activities should also be expanded to promote the tourism sector. He appreciated the forest staff for effectively facing the challenge of displacement of villages in the context of Ratapani.
State Minister for Forest and Environment Dilip Ahirwar said that the forests and wildlife of Madhya Pradesh, rich in natural resources, are our identity. In the two-day IFS meet, there will be four sessions on the subject of scientific management of forests, joint forest management, welfare of forest dwellers etc. Along with this, sports and cultural programmes will also be organised.
