Role of forest research institute (fri) of india in expansion, protection and conservation of forest countrywide for economic & sustainable development

Forest Research Institute stands as a leading institution dedicated to Forestry Research & Education. Initially named as Imperial Forest Research Institute and colleges, it had a number of Centres located at different places all over the country administering research as well as training of forest officers and forest rangers. It was conferred the status of Deemed University in December 1991 on the recommendations of the UGC, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India. The mission of the Forest Research Institute Deemed to be University is to advance education in Forestry and Environmental Sciences across various disciplines. Students here are benefitted from dedicated faculty with extensive field experience and are actively involved in teaching and impactful research. The University is offering four different disciplines in M.Sc. programmes which are thoughtfully designed to keep pace with the constantly evolving fields of Forestry, Environment Management, Wood Science & Technology and Cellulose & Paper Technology. Beyond academics, students participate in a variety of activities like library sessions, sports, cultural events, wildlife week celebrations, and nature clubs, all contributing to their holistic development. The M.Sc. and Ph.D. Programmes in Forest Research Institute (Deemed) University are well designed to cope with the ever-dynamic field of Forestry, Environment Management and Wood Science & Technology.