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With the rise in forest fire incidents, the Uttarakhand Forest Headquarters has imposed a ban on leaves for forest personnel, allowing approvals only in exceptional cases.

Forest Personnel on High Alert from February 15

  • Chief Forest Conservator Dhananjay Mohan stated that the fire season begins on February 15, requiring all forest personnel to stay alert in their respective work areas.
  • To effectively control forest fires, authorities are implementing modern techniques and encouraging community participation.

CM Pushkar Singh Dhami Reviews Forest Fire Prevention Plans

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami held a review meeting at the State Emergency Operations Center, emphasizing better preparation based on previous years’ experiences.

✔ Departments & Organizations Involved:

  • Forest officials
  • Social organizations
  • NGOs
  • Mahila Mangal Dals, Yuvak Mangal Dals, and Van Panchayats

Key Directives from CM Dhami

  • Stronger coordination among all stakeholders to tackle forest fires efficiently.
  • Enhanced use of technology to monitor and prevent fire outbreaks.
  • Active participation from local communities in forest protection efforts.


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