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.