Punjab Newsline, Shimla-
CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said here today that the process for the recruitment of 2061 Van Mitras has been completed on the merit basis. He said that with the appointments of these Van Mitras the functioning of the department would be streamlined while helping to curb illicit felling of trees in forest areas.
While reviewing the schemes of forest department, the Chief Minister said that the State Government is strengthening the forest department to ensure better functioning. He said that vacant posts in the department are being filled up which will go a long way in protecting forest wealth. He said that the recruitment process of 200 Assistant Forest Guards is also in pipeline.
He also congratulated the forest department for their efforts in enhancing the forest cover in the State. He said that during 2023 the forest area in the State has expanded around 55 square kilometers as compared to 2021.
Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said that the State Government is also making earnest efforts to protect the forest from the forest fires.