SHRI M.K. SHARMA IS THE NEW DIRECTOR GENERAL OF FORESTS

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Shri Mithilesh Kumar Sharma has taken over as Director General of Forests and Special Secretary in the Ministry of Environment and Forests. An officer of Indian Forest Service ( 1971 batch), Shri Sharma was the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests in the Maharashtra Government prior to joining the Central Government in the present assignment. Earlier, he served as Addl. Director General of Forests in the Ministry of Environment and Forests.

Shri Sharma held various important positions including that of Director General of Indian Council for Forestry Research and Education. He was actively associated with the conceptualisation of various national documents for conservation of forests and tree genetic resources, National Forestry Action Programme, Joint Forest Management etc. For his initiative and contribution to forest protection and management in Sahyadri mountains with people’s participation, Shri Sharma was given the Best Afforestation Award for 1983 and 1984.

Shri Sharma joined Indian Army as a Commissioned officer in 1964 and won several Army Medals including Raksha Medal, Samar Sewa Star Medal and Himalaya Medal.