In a significant development to the state forest infrastructure, the forest minister Animesh Debbarma on Tuesday inaugurated at least 20 newly constructed Beat Office Buildings under the Tripura JICA Project (SCATFORM) here at the Project Management Unit in Gandhigram.
Inaugurating the beat offices, the forest minister emphasized on the government's commitment in making Tripura a greener and pollution-free state. He expressed confidence that the newly inaugurated Beat Offices will enhance the capacity of the forest staff, allowing them to engage with local communities, raise awareness, undertake afforestation activities, and promote sustainable development opportunities.
Highlighting the growing threat of pollution, the Minister called upon citizens to act responsibly and take steps to protect the environment. He also acknowledged the successful efforts of the Forest Department in curbing illegal activities through strict enforcement measures.
The Minister further announced future plans for the development of additional permanent structures for the Forest Department, as well as staff quarters to provide better housing facilities for the families of forest officers.
The newly constructed beat offices buildings, constructed at a project cost of Rs. 12.20 Crores on a 50-50 cost-sharing basis between the State Government and the SCATFORM Project, are fully equipped to facilitate fieldwork for Beat Officers of the Tripura Forest Department. Each building features an office space with a hall, designed to support efficient management and coordination at the grassroots level.
Principal Chief Conservator of Forests & Head of Forest Force – R K Samal, IFS, Chief Executive Officer & Project Director of Tripura SCATFORM Project Pravin Agrawal, Managing Director of the Tripura Forest Development and Plantation Corporation (TFDPC) Dr Avinash M. Kanfade, and Dr Y L Singh, Group General Manager, NPCC Ltd. Among others were present in the programme.
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