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Public Information Officer (PIO): Dr. K.S. Kapoor

Introduction:

Increasing population pressure and the increasing associated needs have put the
forests under high stress. The habitats for various species are not only being
degraded but are also being fragmented and lost. Over exploitation of forests
resources coupled with other biotic pressures on the forests generally result in failure
of natural regeneration of various species. Failure of satisfactory natural
regeneration of Silver Fir and Spruce forests in western Himalayas - the species
extensively used in the past for making packing cases for horticulture crops - has
been a cause of great concern to both the foresters and the users alike.

Himalayan Forest Research Institute (HFRI), Shimla, Himachal Pradesh was

established as High Level Conifer Regeneration Research Centre during
May, 1977 for carrying out Research on problem associated with natural
regeneration of Silver Fir and Spruce. The institute made its humble
beginning by starting functioning from a single room in Kennedy House
and later with the increased research activities of this centre, an
independent building Press Villa near U.S. Club was allotted to it during
1978.

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At the time of reorganization forestry research in ICFRE during 1998 Govt. of India
appreciated the problems of Temperate Eco-system and decided to
develop this centre in to a full-
fledged research institute. The
mandate of this centre had also
been enlarged to cater to
forestry research, needs
pertaining to eco-
rehabilitation of Cold Deserts
of mined areas and
regeneration of Coniferous and
broad-leaved forests, besides
activities on management practices
including insect-pests management in temperate forests and in alpine
areas too. Popularization of agroforestry and other related extension
activities has also included in its mandate. This centre has now been re-
designated as Himalayan Forest Research Institute, Shimla w.e.f. 8 th
September, 1998 and is a regional research institute of ICFRE with an
area of responsibilities extending to the states of Himachal Pradesh and
Jammu & Kashmir. This institute has been shifted to its new campus at
Panthaghati, Shimla during July, 2000.

Information Pertaining to Research:

Organization:
This institute is presently headed by a Director and to carry out research the main
mandate of the institute - on various activities mainly pertaining to forestry research,
he is assisted by a team of Scientists (10), Deputy Conservator of Forests (3),
Research Officers (2), Forest Range Officer (2), Research Assistants (6) and
Technical Assistants (3) having specializations in Ecology, Biodiversity Conservation,
Silviculture, Genetics, Non-wood Forest Products, Entomology, Pathology and Agro-
forestry. For the sake of convenience and to take up research on specified lines, the
institute at present has the following research divisions.

Research Divisions:
Silviculture and Tree Improvement Division
Ecology & Biodiversity Conservation Division
Forest Protection Divison
Agroforestry & Extension Division

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 Non-wood Forest Products Divison
Participatory Forest Management Divison

Research Coordination Division working directly under the Director of the Institute
coordinates the research activities of these research divisions. The Institute is fully
computerized.
To carry out site specific research as per the mandate of the Institute in specific agro-
climatic zonations, the institute has established the following Field Research Stations
in different zones those are being controlled by the concerned research divisions
from the Headquarters at Shimla, of course, with some field staff at these stations.
Research Station, Tabo, District Lahaul-Spiti
Research Station, Bruhandhar, District Kullu
Research Station, Shillaru, District Shimla
Model Research Nursery, Baragaon, District Shimla
Research Station, Shilly, District Solan
Research & Demonstration Station, Nalagarh, District Solan
Research Station, Johoron, Paonta Sahib, District Sirmour

Special Centre/ Significance:

The Institute has been declared as the Advanced Centre for Cold Desert
Afforestation & Pasture Management by ICFRE for taking up advanced research
in eco-restoration of these harsh sites. Research Station located at Tabo (Lahaul-
Spiti) caters to the specific research needs of the Cold Deserts.

Institutes Programmes:
To achieve the above objectives and to tackle the problems highlighted by the State
Forest Departments and other end users, following programmes form a part of our
research agenda/ operations:
Programme-1: Eco-restoration/ afforestation of degraded/ stress sites.
Programme-2: Biodiversity assessment, monitoring, conservation and utilization.
Programme-3: Afforestation/ rehabilitation of cold deserts and pasture
management.
Programme-4: Regeneration of coniferous and broadleaved forests.
Programme-5: Planting stock improvement of important coniferous and
broadleaved species of Western Himalayas.
Programme-6: Insect-pest and disease management in seed, nurseries,
plantations and natural forests with respect to selected species.
Programme-7: Conservation and management of Non Wood Forest Products.

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Programme-8: Agro-forestry and silvi-pasture in lower hills.

Some Research Achievements made in the Past:

Research studies on some aspects pertaining to natural regeneration and
artificial regeneration of Spruce & Silver fir have been conducted. In the field of
natural regeneration, seed dispersal, germination, survival and establishment of
Spruce and Silver fir seedlings under natural conditions have also been studied.
On artificial regeneration front, nursery technology of Spruce & Silver fir relating
to soil composition, seed depth, seedling size for transplanting (pricking out)
optimum time of transplanting, optimum root length at the time of transplanting
and seedling spacing in transplant beds have been covered.
Nursery technology of Populus ciliata and associate hardwoods have been
developed and standardized.
Studies related to causes of seed dormancy in Birdcherry, Taxus baccata, Juniper
and Rosa webbiana were carried out and techniques to break this dormancy
developed. Time of seed collection and sowing methods for high level conifers
and their broadleaved associates worked out.
Survey of forest areas in H.P. and J&K including that of existing Seed Stands was
carried out and Seed Production Areas of Chir-pine established.
Survey of different forest areas in H.P. and J&K carried out to select CPTs of Chir
Pine and seed collected from these was utilised for establishment of Seedling
Seed Orchard. Clonal material from identified CPTs of Shisham from the states
of U. P., H.P., J&K and Punjab were collected for establishment of clonal seed
orchard and multiplication garden.
Survey of indigenous poplars including P. ciliata, P. alba and P. euphratica as to
their distribution and extent was undertaken in the region and report prepared.
Life history of Poplar shoot borer (Eucosma glaciata) worked out and control
measures standardised. Damage evaluation of beetles on different clones of
Populus deltoides and provenances of P. ciliata done.
Erodibility status of forest soils under different forest ecosystems in H.P. was
assessed and infiltration studies carried out.
Vegetation survey and ecological studies in Silver Fir and Spruce forests of H.P
carried out.
Autecological studies on various species including Ailanthus glandulosa,
Capparis spinosa, Cotoneaster microphylla, Rosa webbiana, Hippophae
rhamnoides carried out.

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 Ecological survey of selected mined areas in Paonta Valley of H.P. carried out
and socio-economic status assessed in the adjoining villages and models for
rehabilitation of these stress sites developed.
In close collaboration with the State Forest Department of Himachal Pradesh, this
Institute has succeeded in identifying the insect-pest attack and disease in
Deodar, Chir-pine & Shisham. Complete reports along with remedial measures
submitted to the State Forest Department of Himachal Pradesh and Jammu &
Kashmir.
Important indigenous multipurpose species from agroforestry point of view like
Beul (Grewia optiva), Ulmus laevigata, Kachnar (Bauhinia variegata) and fast
growing exotics including Populus deltoides (mainly clones G3 & G48) were
propagated in nurseries and distributed to the farmers in the selected villages in
Paonta Valley and Balh Valley for planting as per the designated agroforestry
model.
Floristic survey of Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir in general and cold
desert areas of these states in particular, carried out to identify indigenous
species and species groups for taking up planting trials with these species in the
cold desert areas. At present, the herbarium of the Institute has about 8000 floral
specimens from these states and out of them about 500 species of 80 families
belongs to the cold desert areas.
Survey of Juniper bearing areas in Himachal Pradesh carried out to assess its
conservation status and further devising strategies for eco-restoration of the cold
deserts.
Five dominant species for carrying out eco-restoration works in the cold deserts
identified and their nursery technologies are being developed. Besides it,
techniques for some indigenous species suitable for cold desert areas including
Quercus ilex, Hippophae rhamnoides and Fraxinus xanthoxyloides have been
standardised.
Besides the achievements as given above, the detail activity of the each of the
division can be seen in the relevant pages.

Recently Concluded Research Projects:

1. Comparative studies on the ecology of degraded forests viz.-a-viz.
relatively undisturbed forests in different eco-climatic zones of the
region.
[HFRI-010/ 01(EBC-04)/ PLAN/-2000-2005].

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2. Assessment of conservation status of Hill Bamboos (Nirgals), collection
of germplasm from various eco-climatic zones in Sutlej catchment area
and stablishment of germplasm Bank.
[HFRI-011/02(EBC-05)/PLAN/2000-2005]
3. Comparative studies on the floristic composition of two diversely located
alpine pastures.
[HFRI-023/ 03(EBC-09)/ PLAN/2003-2005]
4. Standardization of methodology for collection of seed, its handling,
storage, testing and certification of seeds of important tree species.
[HFRI-012/05(SFG-04)/PLAN/2000-2005].
5. Developing efficient methods for preparation of compost from different
locally available raw materials in different eco-climatic zones.
[HFRI-015/ 05(SFG-05)/PLAN/2000-2005]
6. Studies to evaluate impact of ban on green felling on regeneration of
conifer species (Deodar).
[HFRI-20/05 (SFG-07) PLAN 2002-2005].

7. Planting stock improvement: improved technology for mass production

of quality planting stock of Dalbergia sissoo.
(HFRI-21/05(SFG-08)/ PLAN/2002-2005)
8. Development of Model Integrated Pest Management with Special
Reference to Cedrus Deodara.
(HFRI-017/06(FPT-03)/ PLAN/2000-2006)
9. Screening and Selection of Insect Pest Resistance, Phenotypes/
Genotypes of Important Tree Species.
(HFRI-013//06(FPT-02)/ PLAN/2000-2006)
10. Development of Suitable Models for Afforestation of Mined Areas.
(HFRI-018/01(EBC-07)/ PLAN/2002-2006)
11. Studies on Plant Diversity of Renuka and Simbalwara Wildlife
Sanctuaries of Himachal Pradesh.
(HFRI-024/02(EBC-10)/ PLAN/2003-2006)

Ongoing Research Projects of the Institute (Under PLAN):

1. Introduction and performance trial of Paulownia species for agroforestry

in different agro-climatic zones of Himachal Pradesh.

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2. Diagnostic survey and appraisal of existing agro-forestry systems in
mid and high hills of Himachal Pradesh.

3. Evaluation of soil fertility status and nutrient return from the important
indigenous agro-forestry systems in Himachal Pradesh.

4. Standardization of nursery techniques of five dominant indigenous

species (Capparis spinosa, Collutea spp., Caragana spp., Ribes
spp.,Cratagus spp.) besides Elaegnus angustifolia, Hippophae
rhamnoides & Rosa webbiana of Cold Deserts.

5. Studies on plant diversity in cold deserts of district Kinnaur, Himachal

Pradesh.

6. Ecological assessment and floristics of Hemis High Altitude National

Park, Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir.

7. Natural enemy complex of key & potential pests of five Quercus

spp. of Himachal Pradesh.

8. Survey, biology and control of insect pest of important medicinal plant

of Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir.

9. Management of insect borers complex in Chir-Pine Forest.

10. Standardization of nursery technology for mass propagation of selected

medicinal plant species.

11. Standardization of nursery techniques of raising containerized

seedlings of conifers and their broadleaved associates.

12. Planting stock improvement programme in Cedrus deodara.

13. Allozyme variation in natural populations of Deodar (Cedrus deodara).

14. Standardization of methodology for seed collection, seed handling,

storage and breaking seed dormancy in Juniperus polycarpos C.Koch
and Fraxinus xanthoxyloides (Wall. ex G.Don) DC.

15. Diagnostic study of Indigenous and Institutionalized

Participatory Forest Management in Himachal Pradesh.

Externally Aided Ongoing Research Projects of the Institute:

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1. Development of suitable model for intercropping of commercially important
medicinal plants with horticultural plantations in temperate region of
Himachal Pradesh.

2. Promotion of Medicinal Plants Cultivation among Rural Communities for

sustainable Income Generation.

3. Ecological and management studies in certain dry temperate and alpine

pastures of Lahaul & Spiti, Himachal Pradesh.

4. Ecological assessment of forest areas falling under Kol Dam Hydroelectric

Project in Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh.

5. Development of ecologically viable and socio-economically acceptable

integrated model for arresting Willow (Salix sp.) mortality in Lahaul Valley
of Himachal Padesh.

6. Studies on plant diversity in Rakchham Chitkul Wildlife Sanctuary of

district Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh.

7. Inventorization, documentation of plant diversity and to evolve site-specific

management strategies for conservation of various sacred grooves in Kullu
Valley of Himachal Pradesh.

8. Studies on population status and Berberine content in different

provenances of Berberis aristata in Himachal Pradesh and standardization
of its propagation techniques.

9. Quality planting material of Picrorhiza kurooa Royle ex Benth & Valeriana

jatamansi Jones and extension of their cultivation Technology to Local
Communities.

10. Suitability of Jatropha curcas L. seed Sources in Lower and Mid Himalayan
Regions of Himachal Pradesh.

11. Development of elite planting material, establishment of model plantations

and extension of nursery & plantation techniques of Wild Apricot to local
communities in Himachal Pradesh.

12. Setting up 100 ha. Demonstration Plots in Himachal Pradesh and

Production of Elite Planting Material of Dendrocalamus hamiltonii.

13. Production of Quality Planting Material of Aconitum heterophyllum Wall. Ex

Royle and Angelica glauca Edgew and Extension of their Cultivation
Technology to Local Communities.

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Proposed Research Activities of the Institute:

A]. Division of Agro-forestry & Extension Division:

1. Identification of fast growing spp. of agroforestry in Western-Himalayas.

2. Standardization of nursery techniques of important agroforestry species.
3. Transfer of technology from lab to land through training, demonstration
and awareness programmes.
4. Promotion of intercropping of medicinal plants in different agro-climatic
zones of Himachal Pradesh.

B]. Ecology and Biodiversity Conservation Division:

1. Ecological and Management Studies in Protected Areas (PAS) of
Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir.
2. Nursery and Planting Techniques of Cold Deserts Species.
3. Ecological and Management Studies in Temperate and Alpine
Pastures.
4. Eco-rehabilitation Studies in Degraded and Other Areas.

C]. Forest Protection Division:

1. Development of Integrated Pest Management Model on Potential Insect
Pest of Nurseries in Himachal Pradesh.
2. Studies on Changing Scenario of Insect Fauna in Temperate Forests of
North-Western Himalaya.
3. Studies on Damping off Disease in Nurseries and Developing it
Control Measures.
4. Biodiversity of Phytophagous insects and invasive species in
temperate forests of Himachal Pradesh.

D]. Participatory Forest Management:

1. Assessment of Different Developmental Forestry Projects of the
States of H.P. and J & K.

E]. Non-wood Forest Products:

1. Inventorization, documentation of plant Diversity and to evolve site-specific

management strategies for conservation of various sacred groves in
Mandi, Chamba & Kangra Districts of Himachal Pradesh.
2. Assessment of Marketing requirements for important medicinal plants of
Himachal Pradesh & strategies to mitigate the marketing hurdles & to
facilitate the sustainable production.

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F]. Silviculture & Tree Improvement Division:

1. Determination of seedling quality parameters of important conifers of

Western Himalayas.
2. Impact of global warming on upward shifting of conifers in Western
Himalayas.
3. Genetic analysis of isozyme variations in Pinus gerardiana populations.
4. Genetic diversity and differentiation studies in Abies pindrow and Abies
spectabalis.
5. Standardization of nursery and propagation techniques in Betula utilis.

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Recent Publications:

A. Research Papers (Published)

1. Verma, R.K.; K.S. Kapoor and R.S. Rawat (2004). Performance of

Different Tree species under limestone Mine Spoil, Forest Soil and
Farm Yard Manure based Potting Media in the Nursery. Annals of
Forestry, 12(2): 195 - 200.
2. Kapoor, K.S.; R.K. Verma, Vaneet Jishtu and R.S. Rawat (2005).
Performance of Different Tree Species in Limestone Mine Spoil.
Annals of Forestry, Vol. 13(1): 79 - 83.
3. Sharma, Sandeep; Surinder Kumar; K.S. Thakur and P.S. Negi (2005).
Study on effect of pre-sowing treatments on germination of Ribes
orientale Desf. Seeds. Indian Forester, Vol. 131(5): 667 - 672.
4. Kapoor, K.S.; S.P. Subramani & R.S. Rawat (2005). Some Lesser
Known Tree Species (LKTS) of Himachal Pradesh - Distribution and
Status. Environment & Ecology, Vol. 23(2): 288 - 296.
5. Verma, R.K.; K.S. Kapoor, R.S. Rawat, S.P. Subramani & Surinder
Kumar (2005). Analysis of Plant Diversity in Degraded and Plantation
Forests in Kunihar Forest Division of Himachal Pradesh. Indian
Journal of Forestry, Vol. 28(1): 11 - 16.
6. Sharma, Rajesh and R.R. Bhalaik (2005). Genetic analysis of Cone
and Seed Characters among Seed Sources of Deodar (Cedrus
deodara Rox. D.Don) Indian Journal of Forestry, Vol. 28(1):17 - 21.
7. Sharma, S.; Surinder .Kumar, and K.S. Thakur (2005). Effect of
Hedging Height on Production of Shoots and Shoot Cuttings in
Selected Clones of Dalbergia sisoo Rob. Short Rotation for Industrial
& Rural Development Edited by K.S.Verma, D.K. Khurana and Lars
Christersson, ISTS, Solan, India; 127 - 130 pp.
8. Narendran, T.C.; P.Grish; K.Sudhir; P.M. Sureshan and S. Chakrabarti
(2005). Three new species of Torymus dalmen (Hymenoptra:
Torymidae) from Himachal Pradesh alongwith a key to species of
Indian sub-continent. Entomon. 30(2):111 - 121.
9. Sharma, R.; Surinder Kumar and K.S. Thakur (2006). Genetic
Improvement of Chir-Pine (Pinus roxburghii) in India A Review. The
Indian Forester, 132(3): 324 - 328.
10. Sharma, S. and K.S. Thakur (2005). Jatropha, Bhavishye Ka Biodiesel
Podha, Van Sandesh, A publication of Himachal Pradesh Forest
Department, Vol.-II, pp 16 - 21

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B. Research Papers Presented in / Accepted for Workshops:

1. Sharma, Sandeep; P.S. Negi, K.S. Thakur and Surinder Kumar (2006). Trial
on Production of Deodar (Cedrus deodara Roxb. Ex D. Don G. Don)
Planting Stock in Root Trainers.
2. Singh, Ranjeet; Ashok Kumar and V.P. Pandey (2006). Forest Productivity
Decline Due to Emergence of Entomological Problems in North-
Western Himalayas.
Papers at Sr. No. 1 & 2 were accepted for XII Silvicultural Conference
held at FRI, Dehradun from 1st to 3rd February, 2006.
3. Sharma, Sandeep; P.S. Negi, and K.S. Thakur (2006). Vegetative Propagation
of Picrorhiza kurrooa Royle ex Benth. and Valeriana jatamansi Jones
through Macro-proliferation Techniques for Large Scale Nursery
Production.
4. Verma, R.K.; S.P. Subramani, K.S. Kapoor and Surinder Kumar (2006).
Medicinal Plant Wealth in Alpine Area of Shikari Devi Wild Life
Sanctuary, Himachal Pradesh.
5. Singh, Jagdish; Surinder Kumar; K.D. Sharma; Silbhadra Brahma and
Sandeep Sharma (2006). Effect of Spacing on Pre-harvest Agronomic
Growth Characteristic of Valeriana Jatamansi Jones and Picrorhiza
kurrooa Royle ex Benth as Inter-cropping with apple orchard.
Research papers at Sr. No. 3, 4 & 5 were presented during National
Workshop on Conservation and Cultivation of Medicinal Plants
organized by State Forest Department and State Medicinal Plant Board
of Haryana at Forest Complex, Pinjore on 15th 16th February, 2006
6. Singh, Ranjeet and T.D. Verma (2006). Pestilence Behaviour of Ectropis
deodara Prout (Lepidoptera: Geometridae) in North-Western
Himalayas.
Paper presented during National Congress on Entomology as
organized by Punjabi University, Patiala from 15 th to 17th March, 2006.
7. Kapoor, K.S.(2006). Potential Trees, Shrubs and Their Management for Re-
vegetation of Wastelands.
Paper presented during National Seminar on Wasteland Development
in Shiwaliks with Particular Reference to Himachal Pradesh jointly
organized by UHF, Solan and State Land Use Board, Shimla from 22
23 March, 2006.

C. Research Papers (Communicated):

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1. Kumar, Ashok; Surinder Kumar; Ranjeet Singh and Shailender Kumar (2005).
Ganoderma root rot incidence in an afforested stand of Khair (Acacia
catechu Wild) in Lower Shiwaliks in Himachal Pradesh. The Indian
Forester.
2. Sharma, Rajesh; D.K. Khurana and Gunar Schite (2006). Allozyme Variation
in Populations of Pinus Roxburghii Sargent in Western Himalayas.
3. Verma, R.K. Vaneet Jishtu and K.S. Kapoor (2006). Status of Plant Diversity
in Labrang Valley of Cold Desert in District Kinnaur, H.P.
4. Singh, Ranjeet; Surinder Kumar; S. Chakrabarti and Ashok Kumar (2005).
Resurgence of Indian Gypsy Moth, Lymantria obfuscate Walker
(Lepidoptera ; Lymantridae) on Ban oak forest of Rajgarh Forest
Division, Himachal Pradesh. Indian Journal Forestry.
5. Kumar, Ashok and Shailandra Kumar (2005). New record of a Polyporale from
Himachal Pradesh. The Indian Forester.
6. Kumar, Ashok; Shailandra Kumar; Ranjeet Singh and Surinder Kumar (2005).
Pit Canker a new Disease of Siris (Albizzia procera) from Himachal
Pradesh. Indian Phytopathology.
7. Kumar, Ashok; Surinder Kumar; Ranjeet Singh and Shailandra Kumar (2005).
Ganoderma Root rot incidence in an afforested stand of Khair (Acacia
catechu Willd.) in lower Siwaliks of Himachal Pradesh. The Indian
Forester.
D. Brochures/ Technical Bulletins/ Booklets
1. Sharma, Sandeep; K.S. Thakur and Naina Joshi (2005). Jatropha: Bhavisya
Ka Bio-diesel Paudha.
2. Thakur, K.S.; P.S. Negi and Sandeep Sharma (2005). Chuli: Paudhshala
Avam Variksha Ropan Taknik.
3. Meena Bakshi, Surinder Kumar, Rajesh Sharma and K.S. Thakur (2006).
Mass Vegetation Propagation of Dalbergia sissoo (Roxb).
E. Edited Chapters published in the Books:
1. Kapoor, K.S.; S.P. Subramani and Vaneet Jishtu (2005). Medicinal Plant
Wealth in High Altitudes including Cold Deserts of Western Himalayas:
Their Taxonomy and Distribution. Advances in Medicinal Plants (Vol. I):
127-143, Publication of Asian Medicinal Plants and Health Care Trust,
Jodhpur., 218pp.
2. Chakrabarti, S. (2005). Parasitic Efficacy of Ephedius nacheri, Quilis
(Hymenoptera: Aphididae) to Control Hayhurstia artiplices (Homoptera:
Aphididae) on Chenopodium album, A Medicinal Plant in Western
Himalayas. Advances in Medicinal Plants (Vol.I): 193-199, Publication
of Asian Medicinal Plants and Health Care Trust, Jodhpur, 218 pp.

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3. K.S. Kapoor (2006). Biodiversity in Cold Deserts of Western Himalayas:
Issues and Interventions (207-214). Mountain Technology Agenda:
Status Gaps and Possibilities, a book published by Department of
Science and Technology, New Delhi in collaboration with HESCO,
Dehradun. Bishen Singh, Mohinder Pal Singh, Dehradun, 522 pp.

Consultancy:
To guide and to provide all necessary inputs, cooperation and technical assistance to
M/s Gujrat Ambuja Cements Ltd. Darlaghat, District Solan (HP), Himalayan Forest
Research Institute, Shimla signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the
Company initially for a period of five year beginning from July, 2005 for Carrying out
Eco-rehabilitation Activities in its Mined Out Areas at Kashlog. This consultancy is
to be implemented by the Divisions of Ecology & Biodiversity Conservation and
Silviculture & Tree Improvement of the institute. An amount of Rs. 3,97,347 has
already been advanced to this institute for taking up the related works during 2005-
06.

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Information Pertaining to the Establishment Branch
The Powers and Duties of Officers and Employees:
S. Name of the Officers/ Designation Powers & Duties (Administrative)
No. Officials
A]. Administrative Responsibilities:
In order to ensure discipline and smooth functioning of the institutional activities, the
following officers and officials are handling the administrative responsibilities of this
institute as per the details below.

1. Sh. Surinder Kumar, Director As per the ICFRE Compendium, Director of the
IFS institute exercises complete Administrative and
Financial powers delegated to him by the
Director General of ICFRE, Dehra Dun. He is
Head of the Institute and has over all control on
the Administrative and Research activities of the
Institute.
2. Sh. Rajinder Sharma Private The Private Secretary to Director also looks after
Secretary the responsibilities/ duties of Nodal Officer, Legal
Cell and Hindi Officer. One UDC (Smt. Anita
Devi) assists him in the works pertaining to legal
cell and Hindi Section.
3. Sh. Kehar Singh Head of Holds the charge of Head of Office and Vigilance
Thakur, IFS Office Officer of the institute. He has been delegated
the administrative powers to deal with the
officials up to Class-III level. Financial powers
up to Rs. 1000/- has also been given to him by
the Director. He is assisted by Shri Dinesh K.
Dhiman, Stenographer Grade-II in day-to-day
office works. He is assisted by Sh. Dharam
Singh Rana, Head Clerk (Establishment) and
Smt. Sunita Narwal, LDC.
4. Sh. Keshav Dutt DDO Acting as Drawing & Disbursing Officer of the
Sharma, IFS institute and he exercises full financial powers up
to Rs. 500.00 as per delegation to him by the
Director. Smt. Suman Kaushal, Head Clerk
(Accounts) assists him in works pertaining to
accounts branch. She in turn is assisted by Sh.
Rakesh Kumar, UDC and two LDCs Sh. Anil
Sharma (Cashier) & Sh. Uma Shankar.
5. Sh. Uddam Ram, E & A. O. He is Establishment & Accounts Officer and
looks after the works related to Establishment
and Accounts Branch and is under the direct
control of Head of Office. He is assisted by
Head Clerk, Accounts (Smt Suman Kaushal) and
Head Clerk, Establishment (Shri Dharam Singh
Rana) in facilitating the jobs pertaining to the
concerned branches.
6. Sh. M. Raj Kumar, IFS Estate Performing the duties of Estate Officer, Vehicle
Officer Officer and Officer In-charge of IT Cell and
Library. He is assisted by Sh. N.P.S. Dhaulta
and Sh. Sani Pradhan, Forest Range Officers in
accomplishing day-to-day works pertaining to

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 Estates. S/Sh. Kartar Singh (Forester), Murat
Singh (Forest Guard) and Smt. Veena (Mali)
helps him in performing various works of the
Estate Section. Smt. Anita Bhadwal (UDC), Smt.
Krishna Lalhal (LDC) facilitate the Estate Officer
by providing secretarial assistance in day to day
works pertaining to estate, vehicles and library.
Shri Prakash Chand (Research Assistant) is
working as Incharge I.T. and Library. There are
three Drivers, Shri Madan Lal, Shri Des Raj and
Shri Raj Kumar.
7. Dr. Sumit Chakrabarti, Store He is assisted by Sh. Shri Badri Sain Negi and
Scientist Officer Shri Bachitter Singh (LDCs) in various works
pertaining to Store Section.
B]. Research Activities:
To cater to the forestry research needs as per the thrust areas of the States of Himachal
Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir, Six Research Divisions have been created by the Director.
Research activities of this Institute have accordingly been distributed amongst the research
divisions as per their mandate. Coordinator (Research) under the direct control of Director
of the institute liaise with these research divisions for taking up specific issues pertaining to
research and thereafter preparing reports etc. Matters pertaining to research are looked
after and disposed off by the Coordinator (Research) under the guidance of the Director.

Research Coordination:
Dr. K.S. Kapoor Coordinator, Research Coordination Division is Headed by Dr.
Research K.S. Kapoor, Scientist-E at the institute. The
main activities of this division pertain to
liaisoning with all the Head of Research
Divisions on various aspects pertaining to
research activities, to deal with the
correspondence related to research and to
prepare various reports regarding research and
ensure timely submission of these to the ICFRE
Headquarters and other quarters concerned. He
is also discharging the duties of Nodal Officer
FRI, Deemed University, Dehradun.
Under the Right to Information Act, Council on
the specific recommendations of the Director of
the institute has given the responsibility of Public
Information Officer to Dr. Kapoor.
Km. Narvada, Steno Grade III provides all
necessary secretarial assistance to Coordinator
(Research).

Research Divisions:
1. Agroforestry & Extension Division:
Sh. K. D. Sharma, IFS Head of Mr. K.D. Sharma, Deputy Conservator of
Division Forests, acts as the Head of this Division. He is
assisted by Shri Jagdish Singh, Scientist-C and
Dr. Vijender Pal Panwar, Scientist-B, one
Research Assistant (Sh. Joginder Chauhan) and
a Deputy Ranger (Sh. Mohinder Singh), in day to
day research and field works pertaining to agro-
forestry.

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2. Ecology and Bio-diversity Conservation :
Dr. K.S. Kapoor Head of Acts as the Head of this Division. He is assisted
Division by Dr. R.K. Verma, Scientist-D and Dr. Vaneet
Jishtu, Research Officer, besides Dr. Ranjeet
Singh Rawat and Dr. S.P. Subramani Research
Assistants. The laboratory activities are mainly
performed by Sh. Dushyanat, Technical Assistant
who works under the direct control of Dr. Rawat.
Maintenance of Herbarium is being done by Sh.
Diwan Singh under the guidance of Dr.
Subramani. Field staff comprising of Sh.
Surinder Singh Rautela and Patanga Ram, Dy.
Rangers, Sh. Purushotam Ram, Forester and S/
Sh. Sant Ram, and Ramanjeet, Forest Guards,
help the research staff in the division while
conducting field surveys/ works, laboratory
analysis and carrying out/ implementing various
research works in the field.
3. Forest Protection Division:
Dr. Ranjeet Singh Head of Dr. Ranjeet Singh is the Head of this division. To
Division undertake research works in the division - he is
assisted by Dr. S. Chakrabarti Entomologist
and Sh. Ashok Kumar Pathologist. Dr.
Shailendra Kumar and Dr. Vijay Prakash
Pandey, Research Assistants and Sh. Vivek
Sharma, Technical Assistant of this division
provide all necessary held to the scientists in
implementing the research activities. Sh. Budhi
Singh, Forester helps the research staff in day-
to-day works pertaining to the field.
4. Non Wood Forest Products:
Sh. M. Rajkumar, IFS Head of Sh. M. Rajkumar, Deputy Conservator of Forests
Division is the Head of this division. To perform the
research works quite effectively, he in the
division is assisted by Dr. A. Rajasekaran,
Scientis-B. Sh. Joginder Chauhan, Research
Assistant helps the researchers in performance
of day to day research works in the division.
5. Participatory Forest Management Division:
Sh. K. D. Sharma, IFS Head of He is Head of this Division and is assisted by Sh.
Division Prakash Chand, Research Assistant in carrying
out activities pertaining to this division.
6. Division of Silviculture and Tree Improvement:
Sh. K. S. Thakur, IFS Head of Shri K.S. Thakur, Deputy Conservator of Forests
Division is the Head of this Division. To facilitate the
research activities, he in this division is assisted
by Dr. Rajesh Sharma, Scientist-E (Geneticist)
and Dr. Sandeep Sharma, Scientist-D
(Silviculturist) and Sh. Pitamber Singh Negi,
Research Officer. S/Sh. Sani Pradhan and
N.P.S. Dhaulta are the Forest Range Officers
attached to this division to undertake the field
related activities. Sh. Sanjeev Bhatia, Research
Assistant and Sh. Jawala Prasad, Technical

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 Assistant provide all necessary assistance to the
research staff during research activities. Sh.
Shonk Ram, Deputy Ranger and five Foresters
(S/ Sh. Kundan Lal, Sangat Ram, Rakesh
Sharma, Narinder Sain & Ramesh Chand
Kainthla) besides three Forest Guards (S/ Sh.
Mohinder Singh; Madhvendra Mohan & Rajinder
Pal) and one Mali (Sh. S.P. Negi) assist the
scientific strength of the division in performing/
implementing day to day research works
pertaining to field forestry.
He is assisted by Shri Dinesh K. Dhiman,
Stenographer Grade-II in day-to-day office
works.

The Procedures Followed in the Decision Making Processes

including Channels of Supervision and Accountability:
Director is the overall authority of the Institute and accordingly, while taking the final
decision in most of the administrative and financial matters, the powers lie with him.
However, the following procedure is followed during decision-making processes of
course, by not ignoring the channels of supervision and accountability thereof:

Matters pertaining to Establishment:

The powers for facilitating the works of Head of Office, Drawing & Disbursing
Officer and Estate & Vehicle Officers have been delegated to three Deputy
Conservator of Forests. The channel of supervision and accountability is as
follows:-
The dealing hand in the rank of LDC/ UDC, put up the dak/correspondence to
his higher up i.e. Head Clerks of the concerned sections who after proper scrutiny
are putting up the cases to E.&A.O. for further checking at his level. The E.&A.O.
after his observations/ recommendations is putting up the matter to Head of
Office or Drawing & Disbursing Officer - as per the requirement - with the
observation /recommendation for further necessary action at their level. The
Head of Office & Drawing & Disbursing Officer are taking necessary decisions as
per powers delegated to them by the Director and in cases, where the matters
are beyond their power, the same are being sent to the Director for necessary
sanction and approval through his Private Secretary.
In case of Legal matters the correspondence is being put up by the dealing
assistant (UDC) to the Legal Officer. Legal Officer after fulfilling the requirement
of subject matter is putting up the same to Head of Office who in turn disposes
the matter off in accordance with rules and powers vested with him. In the cases,
where he is not empowered, the issues with proper recommendations of Head of
Office are forwarded to the Director for final decision.
In case of correspondence related to Estates & Vehicles, the dealing assistant
(UDC) is putting up the correspondence to the Estate Officer and Vehicle Officer -

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 as per the requirement - who in turn is taking decisions as per the powers vested
with him and the cases beyond are sent to the Director for final decision.
It is pertinent to mention over here that powers like appointments, transfers &
postings upto Group-III staff lies with the Director of the Institute. Financial
matters beyond the power of Director and final approval of reply of court cases
etc. are being sent to ICFRE authorities as per the requirement for seeking
necessary approval/ sanction.

The Norms Set by it for the Discharge of its Functions.

We at this institute are following the Rules and Regulations of Govt. of India hence,
the norms set by the Govt. of India are being followed in letter and spirit.

The Rules, Regulations, Instructions, Manuals and Records, held

by it or under its control or used by its Employees for Discharging
its Functions ::

As also stated above, the Institute is following rules, regulation, & instructions as
framed by Govt. of India and the authorities in the council from time to time. As per
the instructions of ICFRE, the councils Compendium is being consulted/ referred in
all the day to day works. However, in cases where the compendium is silent about
rules we are following/applying the rules of Govt. of India as per instruction of ICFRE
Hqrs.

A Statement of the Categories of Documents that are held by it or

under its Control:

All the service record viz. Service Books & Personal Files of the officers and
officials and all other files related to Establishment matters are being kept and
maintained in the Establishment Branch. All ACR Dosiers/ folders are being kept
in the custody of Head of Office.

All the records pertaining to Accounts matters viz. Cash Books, Ledgers, Check
Drawn Registers, Paid Vouchers, the files of accounts related matters, Pay Bill
Registers, TA/LTC and Medical Reimbursement Registers etc. are being
maintained by and kept in Accounts Branch in the custody of concerned dealing
hands.

Likewise the records pertaining to Stores, viz. Stock Registers and concerned
files are being maintained and kept in Store Section in the custody of dealing
hands.

All records pertaining to Estate, IT, Library Sections and of the Divisions are
being maintained and kept in the concerned sections/ divisions.

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 For maintaining the old/ closed records, Dr. Ranjeet Singh, Scientist-D on the
specific recommendations of the Director of the institute has been declared as
the Record Officer, who is responsible for weeding out the records and one
separate room has been provided for keeping all these record in systematic
manner.

The Particulars of any Arrangement that exists for Consultation

with, or Representation by, the Members of the Public in Relation to
the Formulation of its Policy or Implementation thereof:

For preparation of Annual Action Plans/ Policy or implementation thereof, we are

ensuring representation of members of public. There is existing an apex body called
Research Advisory Group, which is a composite group of research users,
researchers & research managers and have a regional character with subject area
experts of national/international eminence. The constitution of RAGs is as follows:-

1. Director of the Institute -- Chairman 1

2. DDG(Res.) or his nominee/ ADG(P&P) Co-Chairman-1
3. Representative of Pr.C.C.Fs (of jurisdiction
of states)(seniors Officers directly dealing with
forestry research) Member 3
4. Senior Scientist of the Institute Member- 2
5. Senior Forestry Professional of the Institute Member- 2
6. Representative of the University dealing with
forestry of the rank of Dean or Head of Forestry
Deptt. Member 1
7. Representative of Non Governmental Organization
(NGO) dealing with forestry & forestry Research Member 1
8. Representative of forest based industry Member 1
9. Retired eminent Scientist having professional
interest in forestry Member 1
10. Retired eminent Forest Officer having
experience & interest in forestry research Member 1
11. Coordinator- Research Member Secy. 1

Role of RAG:

1. To review research programme and new research proposals at the institute

every year.
2. To consider and provide advice on regional requirements for forest research
over the whole spectrum of activities affecting forests & tree in land
management.
3. To review the progress and results from all research projects.
4. To recommend annual research programs and level of budget allocation to the
relevant Institute.

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Having representation of above including NGOs in formulation of plans, the
representation of public was also ensured and the requirement of present day in
forestry research is being assessed through the meetings of this group. As per
recommendations of RAG , the projects are being formulated and implemented.

There is another apex body of ICFRE known as Research Policy Committee

(RPC). The main role of this committee is to review other research projects cleared
by RAGs of its Institutes and to clear recommend the projects with prioritization for
implementation in various Institutes.

A Statement of Boards, Councils, Committees and other Bodies

Consisting of two or more Persons Constituted as its part or for the
Purpose of its Advice, and as to whether meeting of those Boards,
Councils, Committees and other Bodies are open to the Public, or
the minutes of such meetings are Accessible for Public and ICFRE
Headquarters be informed accordingly:
There are committees like Research Advisory Committee, Senior Purchase
Committee, Technical Evaluation Committee for scientific equipments, House
Allotment Committee and Departmental Promotion Committee in this Institute. The
activities of the Committees are not open to the public.

Directory of HFRI Officers and Officials:

S. Name of officer/ official Designation Address Telephone Date of
No. superannuati
on/
repatriation
A]. Officers on Deputation:
1. Sh. Surinder Kumar, Director HFRI, Conifer 2626778-79 31.12.2006
IFS Campus, 94180-26392
Panthaghati, 2627804 (Extn. 101)
Shimla-9
2. Sh. K.S.Thakur, IFS Dy. C.F. -do- 2627243 27.08.2006
2627804 (Extn. 102)
3. Sh. K.D.Sharma, IFS Dy. C.F. -do- 2626802 02.09.2006
2627804 (Extn. 103)
4. Sh. M.Raj Kumar, IFS Dy. C.F. -do- 2627804 06 28.07.2009
2627804 (Extn. 104)
5. Sh. N. P. S. Dhaulta FRO -do- 2627804 (Extn. 212) 13.09.2006
6. Sh. Sani Pradhan FRO -do- 2627804 (Extn. 212) 13.01.2007
B]. Officers and Officials on Permanent Strength:
7. Dr. K.S.Kapoor Scientist-E HFRI, Conifer 2626801 31.08.2018
Campus, 2627804 (Extn. 201)
Panthaghati,
Shimla-9
8. Dr. Ranjeet Singh Scientist-D -do- 2627804 (Extn. 202) 30.11.2022
9. Dr. Rajesh Sharma Scientist-E -do- 2627804 (Extn. 203) 31.10.2026
10. Dr. Sandeep Sharma Scientist-D -do- 2627804 (Extn. 204) 31.07.2026
11. Dr. Raj Kumar Verma Scientist-D -do- 2627804 (Extn. 205) 31.08.2026
12. Dr. S.Chakraborti Scientist-D -do- 2627804 (Extn. 206) 31.03.2024
13. Sh. Jagdish Singh Scientist-C -do- 2627804 (Extn. 207) 31.10.2024
14. Sh. Ashok Kumar Scientist-B -do- 2627804 (Extn. 209) 30.06.2037

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15. Dr. A. Rajsekaran Scientist-B -do- 2627804 (Extn. 208) 30.06.2031
16. Dr. Vijender Pal Panwar Scientist-B -do- 2627804 (Extn. 208) 31.12.2029
17. Dr. Vaneet Jishtu R.O. -do- 2627804 (Extn. 211) 30.09.2025
18. Sh. Pitamber Singh R.O -do- 2627804 (Extn. 301) 31.12.2030
Negi
19. Sh. R.K.Sharma P. S. to -do- 2626778-79 30.11.2019
Director 2627804 (Extn. 401)
20. Sh. Uddam Ram E & A.O. -do- 2627804 (Extn. 402) 31.07.2016
21. Smt. Suman Kaushal Head Clerk -do- 2627804 (Extn. 403) 31.08.2019
22. Sh. Dharam Singh Head Clerk -do- 2627804 (Extn. 404) 28.02.2018
Rana
23. Sh. Dinesh Dhiman Steno-II -do- 2627804 (Extn. 405) 31.03.2029
24. Km. Narvada Steno-III -do- 2626801 31.07.2034
2627804 (Extn. 405)
25. Smt. Anita Devi UDC -do- 2627804 (Extn. 405) 31.10.2020
26. Sh. Rakesh Kumar UDC -do- 2627804 (Extn. 403) 31.03.2027
27. Sh. Badri Sain Negi UDC -do- 2627804 (Extn. 406) 31.01.2029
28. Sh. Anil Kumar Sharma LDC -do- 2627804 (Extn. 403) 30.06.2014
29. Smt. Sunita Narwal LDC -do- 2627804 (Extn. 404) 31.08.2035
30. Smt. Krishna Lalhal LDC -do- 2627804 (Extn. 302) 31.10.2023
31. Sh. Bachiter Singh LDC -do- 2627804 (Extn. 406) 31.01.2015
32. Sh. Uma Shanker LDC -do- 2627804 (Extn. 403) 31.03.2023
33. Sh. Madan Lal Driver -do- 2627804 31.03.2013
34. Sh. Des Raj Driver -do- 2627804 30.04.2015
35. Sh. Raj Kumar Driver -do- 2627804 31.01.2032
36. Dr. Shailendra Kumar RA-I (SG) -do- 2627804 (Extn. 301) 28.02.2027
37. Dr. Ranjeet Singh RA-I -do- 2627804 (Extn. 211) 31.12.2034
Rawat
38. Dr. Vijay Prakash RA-I -do- 2627804 (Extn. 502) 31.12.2034
Pandey
39. Dr. S.P.Subramani RA-I -do- 2627804 (Extn. 503) 30.06.2031
40. Sh. Prakash Chand RA-I -do- 2627804 (Extn. 302) 31.12.2018
41. Sh. Sanjeev Kumar RA-I -do- 2627804 (Extn. 501) 30.04.2038
42. Sh. Joginder Singh RA-I -do- 2627804 (Extn. 501) 31.08.2039

43. Sh. Surinder Singh Dy. Ranger Field Research 30.09.2015

Station Poanta
Sahib, Sirmour
44. Sh. Mohinder Singh Dy. Ranger HFRI, Shimla-9 2627804 (Extn. 501) 30.06.2016
45. Sh. Patanga Ram Dy. Ranger Field Research 30.11.2011
Station Tabo, Lahaul
& Spiti
46. Sh. Shonk Ram Dy. Ranger Field Research 31.01.2015
Station Nalagarh
(Solan)
47. Sh. Kundan Lal Forester Model Res. Nursery, 29.02.2016
Baragaon, Shimla
48. Sh. Budhi Singh Forester HFRI, Shimla-9 2627804 (Extn. 501) 30.04.2016
49. Sh. Kartar Singh Forester -do- 2627804 30.04.2023
50. Sh. Purushotam Ram Forester -do- 2627804 (Extn. 503) 30.04.2021
51. Sh. Sangat Ram Forester Field Research 31.08.2020
Station,
Bhrundhar,Kullu
52. Sh. Rakesh Sharma Forester Field Research 31.08.2026
Station Shilly, Solan
53. Sh. Narender Sain Forester -do- 31.10.2027
54. Sh. Ramesh Chand Forester Field Research 31.07.2027
Nursery Shillaru,

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55. Sh. Vivek Sharma TA-I HFRI, Shimla-9 2627804 (Extn. 502) 30.06.2041
56. Sh. Dushyant TA-I -do- 2627804 (Extn. 503) 31.03.2036
57. Sh. Jawala Prashad TA-I -do- 2627804 (Extn. 501) 31.10.2039
58. Sh. Diwan Singh Forest Guard -do- 2627804 (Extn. 503) 31.05.2028
59. Sh. Mohinder Singh Forest Guard Field Research 31.12.2024
Station Nalagarh.
60. Sh. Sant Ram Forest Guard Field Research 28.02.2027
Station Tabo
61. Sh. Murat Singh Forest Guard HFRI, Shimla-9 2627804 30.09.2029
62. Sh. Madhvendra Forest Guard Field Research 30.09.2039
Mohan Station Bhrundhar
Kullu
63. Sh. Sachin Chauhan Forest Guard Field Research 31.10.2040
Nursery Shillaru,
Shimla
64. Sh. Rajender Pal Forest Guard Model Research 31.05.2034
Nursery, Baragaon
65. Sh. Raman Jeet Forest Guard HFRI, Shimla-9 2627804 (Extn. 503) 30.06.2040
66. Sh. Daulat Ram Khalasi -do- 2627804 31.08.2015
67. Sh. Rakesh Kumar Khalasi -do- 2627804 31.05.2024
68. Sh. Roop Lal Khalasi -do- 2627804 28.02.2029
69. Sh. Vinod Kumar Khalasi -do- 2627804 31.03.2028
70. Sh. Dharam Singh Khalasi -do- 2627804 30.06.2029
71. Smt. Veena Kumari Mali -do- 2627804 30.04.2018
72. Sh. S.P. Negi Mali Field Research 31.01.2010
Nursery, Baragaon,
Shimla
73. Sh. Parma Nand Chowkidar HFRI, Shimla-9 2627804 31.01.2014
74. Sh. Khem Raj Chowkidar -do- 2627804 31.12.2019
75. Sh. Ashok Kumar Safaiwala -do- 2627804 31.10.2025

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Information Pertaining to Accounts Branch
The Monthly Remuneration Received by each of its Officers and
Employees, including the System of Compensation as Provided in its
Regulations:

Sl. GROSS DATE OF

NAME & CATEGORY DESIGNATION SCALE OF PAY BASIC DP
No SALARY INCREMENT

A]. IFS OFFICERS ON DEPUTATION:

Sh. Surinder Kumar,
1 DIRECTOR (16400-450-20000) 18650 9325 35,764.0 JANUARY
IFS
2 SH. K.S. THAKUR, IFS DCF (14300-400-18300) 15500 7750 29,580.0 APRIL
3 Sh. K.D. SHARMA, IFS DCF (12000-375-16500) 13875 6938 27,358.0 JUNE
4 Sh. M RAJKUMAR, IFS DCF (10000-325-15200) 10650 5325 21,359.0 JANUARY
B]. SCIENTISTS:
1 DR. K.S. KAPOOR SCIENTIST- E (14300-400-18300) 15900 7950 33,899.0 JANUARY
2 DR.RANJEET SINGH SCIENTIST- D (12000-375-16500) 13875 6938 29,780.0 JANUARY
3 DR. RAJESH SHARMA SCIENTIST- E (14300-400-18300) 13500 6750 27,547.0 JANUARY
DR.SANDEEP
4 SCIENTIST- D (12000-375-16500) 13500 6750 27,547.0 JANUARY
SHARMA
5 DR RAJ K. VERMA SCIENTIST- D (12000-375-16500) 13500 6750 27,547.0 JANUARY
6 DR. S. CHAKRABARTI SCIENTIST- D (12000-375-16500) 13125 6563 26,803.0 JANUARY
7 SH .JAGDISH SINGH SCIENTIST-C (10000-325-15200) 10975 5488 22,535.0 JANUARY
8 SH. ASHOK KUMAR SCIENTIST - B (8000-275-13500) 8825 4413 18,268.0 APRIL
9 DR. A. RAJASEKARAN SCIENTIST - B (8000-275-13500) 8825 4413 18,268.0 APRIL
10 DR. V.P. PANWAR SCIENTIST - B (8000-275-13500) 8275 4138 18,507.0 JUNE
C]. RO/ FRO/ RA(SG):
1 SH.VANEET JISHTU R.O. (6500-200-10500) 7300 3650 16,034.0 APRIL
2 SH. P.S .S NEGI R.O. (6500-200-10500) 6500 3250 13,652.0 MAY
3 SH. N.P.S. DHAULTA FRO (6500-200-10500) 8650 4325 18,877.0 JULY
4 SH. SANI PRADHAN FRO (6500-200-10500) 8100 4050 16,626.0 JANUARY
5 DR.SHAILENDRA KR R.A.-I (S G) (5500-175-9000) 5675 2838 11,865.0 JULY
D]. PERSONAL STAFF:
1 SH.R.K. SHARMA PS to Director (6500-10500) 8100 4050 18,733.0 MARCH
2 SH.DINESH DHIMAN STENO Gr.II (5000-8000) 5300 2650 11,120.0 AUGUST
3 KM. NARVADA DEVI STENO Gr.III (4000-100-6000) 4400 2200 9,334.0 APRIL
E]. ADMIN / MIN. STAFF:
1 SH.UDDAM RAM E&AO [6500-200-10500] 6900 3450 15,240.0 NOVEMBER
2 SMT.SUMAN KAUSHAL HC (5000-8000) 5600 2800 12,411.0 MAY
2 SH.DHARAM SINGH HC (5000-8000) 5450 2725 12,113.0 MAY
4 SMT.ANITA DEVI UDC (4000-100-6000) 4800 2400 11,162.0 SEPTEMBER
5 SH.RAKESH KUMAR UDC (4000-100-6000) 4300 2150 9,532.0 NOVEMBER
6 SH.BADRI SAIN NEGI LDC (4000-100-6000) 4300 2150 9,532.0 NOVEMBER
7 SH.ANIL SHARMA LDC (5000-8000) 5600 2800 12,511.0 MAY
8 SMT.SUNITA NARWAL LDC (3050-4590) 3575 1788 7,547.0 DECEMBER
9 SMT.KRISHNA LALHAL LDC (3050-4590) 3575 1788 8,024.0 MARCH
10 SH.BACHITTER SINGH LDC (3050-4590) 3875 1938 8,495.0 AUGUST
11 SH.UMA SHANKER LDC (3050-4590) 3350 1675 7,612.0 MARCH
F]. DRIVERS:

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 1 SH.MADAN LAL DRIVERS (4500-125-7000) 5750 2875 12,540.0 OCTOBER
2 SH.DES RAJ DRIVERS (4000-100-6000) 5250 2625 11,622.0 AUGUST
3 SH.RAJ KUMAR DRIVERS (4000-100-6000) 4000 2000 8,570.0 MAY
G]. RA-I / TA-I STAFF:
1 DR. R. S.RAWAT RA-I (4500-125-7000) 5375 2688 11,270.0 APRIL
2 DR.V.P. PANDEY RA-I (4500-125-7000) 5375 2688 11,270.0 APRIL
3 SH.S.P.SUBRAMANI RA-I (4500-125-7000) 5375 2688 11,270.0 APRIL
4 SH.PARKASH CHAND RA-I (4500-125-7000) 5875 2938 12,858.0 MARCH
5 SH.SANJEEV KUMAR RA-I (4500-125-7000) 4750 2375 10,044.0 MARCH
6 SH.JOGINDER SINGH RA-I (4500-125-7000) 4750 2375 10,044.0 MARCH
7 SH.VIVEK TA-I (3200-85-4900) 3285 1643 7,006.0 MAY
8 SH.DUSHYANT TA-I (3200-85-4900) 3285 1643 7,006.0 MAY
9 SH.JAWALA PRASHAD TA-I (3200-85-4900) 3285 1643 6,561.0 MAY
H]. DY RANGERS/ FORESTERS:
10 SH.SURINDER SINGH DY,RANGER (4000-100-6000) 4400 2200 9,866.0 AUGUST
11 SH.MOHINDER SINGH DY,RANGER (4000-100-6000) 4400 2200 9,836.0 DECEMBER
12 SH.PATANGA RAM DY,RANGER (4000-100-6000) 4400 2200 10,621.0 AUGUST
13 SH.SHONK RAM DY,RANGER (4000-100-6000) 4400 2200 9,921.0 NOVEMBER
14 SH.KUNDAN LAL FORESTER (3050-4500) 4100 2050 9,315.0 FEBRUARY
15 SH.BUDHI SINGH FORESTER (3050-4500) 4100 2050 9,745.0 FEBRUARY
16 SH.KARTAR SINGH FORESTER (3050-4500) 3500 1750 7,785.0 AUGUST
17 SH.SANGAT RAM FORESTER (3050-4500) 3650 1825 8,372.0 AUGUST
SH.PURUSHOTAM
18 FORESTER (3050-4500) 3650 1825 8,564.0 AUGUST
RAM
19 SH.RAKESH SHARMA FORESTER (3050-4500) 3425 1713 7,401.0 DECEMBER
20 SH.RAMESH CHAND FORESTER (3050-4500) 3425 1713 7,401.0 DECEMBER
21 SH.NARENDER SAIN FORESTER (3050-4500) 3425 1713 7,401.0 DECEMBER
I]. FOREST GUARDS:
1 SH.SANT RAM FG (2550- 3200) 3350 1675 7,761.0 DECEMBER
2 SH.DIWAN SINGH FG (2550- 3200) 3350 1675 7,190.0 JULY
3 SH.MOHINDRA SINGH FG (2550- 3200) 3350 1675 6,920.0 JULY
4 SH.MURAT SINGH FG (2550- 3200) 3350 1675 7,130.0 JULY
SH.MADHVENDRA
5 FG (2550- 3200) 2605 1303 5,446.0 MAY
MOHAN
6 SH.SACHIN CHAUHAN FG (2550- 3200) 2605 1303 5,286.0 MAY
7 SH.RAJENDER PAL FG (2550- 3200) 2605 1303 5,544.0 JUNE
8 SH.RAMAN JEET FG (2550- 3200) 2605 1303 5,176.0 JUNE
J]. CHOWKIDARS/ KHALASIS/ MALI:
1 SH.PARMA NAND CHOWKIDAR (2610-4000) 3875 1938 8,470.0 AUGUST
2 SH.KHEM RAJ CHOWKIDAR (2610-4000) 3370 1685 7,427.0 JULY
3 SH.DAULAT RAM KHALASI (2610-4000) 3875 1938 8,556.0 AUGUST
4 SH.RAKESH KUMAR KHALASI (2610-4000) 3440 1720 7,641.0 FEBRUARY
5 SH.ROOP LAL KHALASI (2550-3200) 3370 1685 7,169.0 JUNE
6 SH.VINOD KUMAR KHALASI (2550-3200) 3370 1685 7,169.0 JUNE
7 SH.DHARAM SINGH KHALASI (2550-3200) 3370 1685 7,229.0 JULY
8 SMT.VEENA KUMARI MALI (2610-4000) 3370 1685 7,169.0 JUNE
9 SH.S.P.NEGI MALI (2610-4000) 3875 1938 8,962.0 SEPTEMBER
10 SH.ASHOK KUMAR S.Wala (2610-4000) 3370 1685 7,482.0 MAY

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The Budget Allocated to each of its Agency, indicating the Particulars of all
Plans, Proposed Expenditure and Reports on the Disbursement made:

(a) ALLOTMENT FOR

A/C & Budt code HEAD OF ACCOUNT 2006-07 EXPNDITURE FOR 2005-06

PLAN BUDGET
1061 5101 Salary (Technical) 111.16 84.21
1063 5131 T.E. (Technical ) 3.35 2.54
2100 5148 Maint. Of vehicle a) Fuel 3.85 3.50
2101 5149 b) Repair 2.46 2.24
2102 5150 c) Road Tax/ Insurnc 0.30 0.27
2103 5142 Electricity Charges 3.32 3.02
2104 5143 Telephone Charges 1.97 1.79
2105 5151 a) Maint of Scientific 0.23 0.21
Equip
2106 5152 b) Maint of Office Equip 0.80 0.73
2109 5153 a) Water Charges 0.25 0.23
2108 5216 b) Stationery 1.00 0.92
2122 5166 c)Contingent Expenses 2.97 2.70
2110 5154 d) Legal/ Consult. charges 0.23 0.21
2113 5157 g) Liveries 0.32 0.29
2114 5158 h) Postal Charges 0.20 0.20
2115 5159 I) Advertisement 0.15 0.14
2123 5167 j) Field Research Expens. 4.75 4.31
2124 5168 k) Seminar/ Confe./HRD 0.77 0.70
2118 5162 l) Newspaper 0.18 0.17
2125 5163 m) Extension 0.55 0.50
Total O.E. (Technical) 24.30
Total Research 138.81
1062 5171 Salary (Non Technical) 42.02 31.84
1064 5200 T.E. (Non Technical) 0.66 0.50
Total Non Technical 42.68
1068 5240 Printing & Publication 0.28 0.25
1070 5260 M&S Lab contingency 2.66 2.42
1071 5270 Minor work 13.33 9.80
5292 Conveyance Advance 2.00
5290 HBA 2.00
1104 5331 Road and Buildings 13.00 12.97
1101 5335 Equipment 36.50 2.03
1103 5334 Library Books 0.09 0.08
Total Others 69.86
GRAND TOTAL PLAN 251.35 173.31

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 MAIN WORKS NAME OF AMT DISBURSEMENT MADE
(b) CONTRACTOR/ (Rs.)
SUPPLIERS
1. Irrigation System M/S Jain Irrigation 525,057.00 Bank Draft
System, New Delhi
2. Underground Tunnel Surya Structure, Solan 430,000.00 Bank Draft

3. ESTATE WORKS

a) Wood Work in M/S Jeet Furniture, 41,641.00 By Cheque

Lab/rooms Shimla
b) Construction of Gumti M/S Om Parkash, 24,350.00 By Cheque
Contractor
c) Guard Hut Repair M/S Gian Chand, 20,880.00 By Cheque
Beolia, Contractor
d) Purchase of N. C. C. F. 76,934.00 By Cheque
Stationery & other
small Equipments.

The Manner of Execution of Subsidy Programmes, including the Amounts

Allocated and the details of Beneficiaries of such Programme:

No subsidy is given in any programme by HFRI Shimla.

Particulars of Recipients of Concessions, Permits or Authorization Granted

by it:

No such concessions, permits, authorizations are granted by HFRI Shimla

Any other information deemed fit pertaining to Accounts Section :

All major civil works and supplies are undertaken by well published tenders and from lowest
rates quoted.

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Additional Information about the Institute:

Abbreviation: ICFRE HFRI.

Founded in: 1977 as High Level Conifers Regeneration Centre,
Shimla
1998 re-designated as Himalayan Forest Research
Institute, Shimla
Address: Conifer Campus, Panthaghati, SHIMLA-171 009
Himachal Pradesh, INDIA
Telephone: 0177-2626778
FAX: 0177-2626779
Telegram: CONIFERS
E-Mail: [email protected]; [email protected]
Legal Status: Autonomous Council under the MoE & F
Ministry/ Department: Ministry of Environment & Forests, Government of India,
NEW DELHI

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Information Pertaining to Research Coordination Division
A. Activities undertaken by this Institute:
A.1] Educational:
1. Probationers of Indian Forest Services from Indira Gandhi National
Forest Academy, Dehradun, visited Himalayan Forest Research Institute (HFRI),
Shimla on 17th May, 2005. Trainees were apprised of the achievements and
ongoing research activities of the institute through presentation. The
probationers interacted with the officers and Scientists about the modern trends
in forestry in general and forestry research in particular. Director, HFRI also
guided the trainees about the development of professional skills particularly in the
field of forestry.
2. Range Forest Officer Trainees of Uttranchal Forest Training
Academy, Haldwani visited the institute on 19 th May, 2005. Trainees were
apprised of the achievements and ongoing activities of HFRI through
presentation. Later the trainees interacted with the officers and Scientists on
issues pertaining to forestry research.
3. Students from Sarswati Vidya Mandir School, Vikas Nagar, Shimla
visited the institute on 22nd June, 2005. During their visit, the students were
apprised of the various institutional activities and importance of forestry and
related environmental issues in our day to day life.
4. Forest Guard Trainees from Forest Training School, Chail,
Himachal Pradesh visited the Institute on 22 nd July, 2005. The trainees were
made aware of the ongoing institutional research activities of the Institute through
a presentation.
5. A group of students of B.Sc. (Forestry) from Tamil Nadu Agriculture
University, (TNAU) Mettupalayam and 6 students undergoing P.G. Diploma in
Biodiversity Conservation from FRI- Deemed University, Dehra Dun visited this
Institute during the month of September, 2005 and held interactions with officers
and scientists of this Institute on different aspects of forestry in general and
forestry research in particular.
6. Students from Senior Secondary School, Shimla visited this
Institute on 7th December, 2005 and during this visit they were apprised of the
ongoing activities of this institute. This activity was organized by WWF, Shimla in
collaboration with this institute.
7. A team of farmers from Distt. Kinnaur alongwith officers from the
Divisional Forest Office, Kinnaur visited this institute on 21 st March, 2006. During
their visit the team was apprised of various activities being undertaken by the
institutes and issues of common interest including ecology and suitable

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 agroforestry models those can be practiced in the district were discussed across.
Their visit to the Model nursery for showing them the various research works was
also organized.
8. Dr. Vaneet Jishtu from this institute was awarded Ph. D. Degrees in
forestry from FRI, Deemed University, Dehradun.

A.2] Organisation of Trainings:

1. Organized two days Farmers Training Programme on Wild Aricot on 2-3 rd

September, 2005 at Narag falling in Rajgarh Forest Division of District Sirmour,
Himachal Pradesh. The Training was organized under the project funded by the
NOVOD Board of Govt. of India. Similar training programme for the benefit of
field functionaries of the State Forest Department of Himachal Pradesh was also
organized under this project from 26th -27th October, 2005 at Himachal Pradesh
State Forest Training School, Chail in which about 26 Field Functionaries of State
Forest Departments were provided training on different aspects of Wild Apricot.
Another training on Wild Apricot Nursery, Plantation, Oil Production and Its
Uses from 26 27th March 2006 was organized by the institute at Forest Training
Centre, Sundernagar, Mandi where Officials of Himachal Pradesh Forest
Department were apprised of different aspects relevant to wild apricot.

Training and Demonstration Programme organized under the Project

An open meeting under NOVOD funded project was also organized for the
farmers of Baragaon village at Model Nursery, Baragaon on 17 th March 2006,
where farmers were made aware of importance of cultivation of Wild Apricot.
2. Organized two Farmers Trainings Programmes on Cultivation of Karu and
Mushkbala at village Sajla and Karjan of Kullu District on 10 th March, 2006 and
at village Jhungi of Mandi District from 12 th 13th March, 2006 under the project
funded by National Medicinal Plant Board, New Delhi.

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 Training and Demonstration Programmes

3. The institute at the request of Divisional Forest Officer, Suket Forest Division,
Sundernagar organized one day Farmers Training on Commercial Cultivation of
Medicinal & Aromatic Plants at village Dhalwan on 14 th March, 2006, the funds
for which were given by the State Forest Department, Himachal Pradesh.
B. Participation of Officers of this institute in various Trainings
Programmes:
1. Shri K.D. Sharma, IFS attended one week compulsory training course
on Wild Life Management: Issues, Concerns and Practices for Indian Forests
Service Officers held on 20 - 24 June, 2005 at Wild Life Institute, Dehradun
(Uttranchal).
2. Shri K.S. Thakur, DCF attended three days training programme on
Overview for Decision Makers at Indian Institute of Remote Sensing, Dehradun
from 20 - 23rd September, 2005.
3. Shri Surinder Kumar, Director, HFRI, Shimla attended two weeks
Promotion Linked In-service Training for IFS Officer from 18 - 28 Th October,
2005 at IGNFA, Dehradun.

Organization and Participation in Conferences, Meetings,

Workshops, Symposia, Exhibitions etc.:

1. Shri Surinder Kumar, IFS, Director, HFRI and Dr. K.S. Kapoor, Coordinator,
Research attended the meeting of Research Policy Committee of ICFRE held
on 30.04.2005 to 01.05.2005 at ICFRE, Dehradun.
2. Dr. Sandeep Sharma, Scientist-D attended a workshop on Traditional System
of Medicine at Y.M.C.A. Complex, Shimla on 25th June, 2005.
3. Dr. K.S. Kapoor, Scientist-E attended an International Workshop on
Conserving Hill and Mountain Ecology from 24 th -26th August, 2005 as
organized by United States Educational Foundation in India at Shimla in

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 collaboration with Institute of Integrated Himalayan Studies, Himachal
Pradesh University, Summer Hill (Shimla) and Forest Survey of India (NZ),
Shimla.
4. Shri Ashok Kumar, Scientist-B participated in the National Symposium on
Changing Concepts of Forestry in 21 st Century from 21-22nd October, 2005
held at Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture & Forestry Nauni, Solan
sponsored by ICFRE, Dehradun and H.P. State Forest Department.
5. Officers and Scientists of this institute attended one days workshop on Acts
& Rules for Environmental Conservation on 25 th November, 2005 as
organized by State Director, World Wide Fund, Shimla in collaboration with
HFRI, Shimla.
6. A Regional Workshop on Forestry Extension Strategy Review was organized
by the Institute on 27th December, 2005. Besides participation of officers and
scientists from this institute, about 25 participants representing different
Research Organizations, Universities, NGOs, Farmers and State Forest
Departments like Forest, Horticulture and Animal Husbandry also attended the
workshop.
7. Shri Surinder Kumar, IFS, Director, HFRI attended a workshop on Climatic
Change Mitigation in Forestry Sector at New Delhi from 23-24 th January, 2006.
8. Shri Surinder Kumar, IFS, Director; K.S. Kapoor, Coordinator, Research and
Dr. Sandeep Sharma, Scientist-D attended Silviculture Conference as
organized by FRI, Dehradun from 1st 3rd February, 2006.
9. Himalayan Forest Research Institute, Shimla in close collaboration with State
Forest Research Institute (SFRI), Jammu & Kashmir organized a one day
Liaison Meeting on 7th February, 2006 for the Senior Forest Officers of the
Jammu & Kashmir, State Forest Department, which was inaugurated by Shri
Tariq Hameed Karra, Honble Forest Minister, Govt. of Jammu & Kashmir.
Besides, other senior officers from the State Forest Department, Shri
Najamus Saquib, IAS, Commissioner/ Secretary, Forest Department, Govt. of
J & K and Shri S.D. Swantantara, IFS, Pr.CCF, J & K, Dr. C.M. Seth, Director,
SFRI also attended the meeting. Shri M.S. Garbyal, IFS (DDG Admin.) and
Dr. Shashi Kumar, IFS (Director Research) represented the council whereas
Shri Surinder Kumar, IFS, Director alongwith the team of his officers and
scientists represented the institute in the said meeting.

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10. Dr. Rajesh Sharma, Scientist-D attended a national workshop on Tree
Biotechnology Indian Scenario as organized by TFRI, Jabalpur from 9 th -10th
February, 2006.
11. Dr. Sandeep Sharma, Dr. R.K. Verma, and Shri Jagdish Sharma attended a
national workshop on Conservation and Cultivation of Medicinal Plants as
organized by Haryana State Forest Department in close collaboration with
State Medicinal Plant Board, Govt. of Haryana from 15 th 16th February, 2006.
12. Shri Surinder Kumar, IFS, Director, HFRI attended workshop on Forestry
Education in India: Issues and Opportunities at Deemed University, Dehradun
from 20th -21st March, 2006.
13. Shri Surinder Kumar, IFS, Director, HFRI attended Research Policy
Committee Meeting on 22nd-23rd March, 2006 at FRI, Dehradun.
14. Dr. K.S. Kapoor, Scientist-D and Dr. R.K. Verma, Scientist-D attended
National Seminar on Wasteland Development in Shiwaliks with Particular
Reference to Himachal Pradesh at Dr. Y.S. Parmar University, UHF, Nauni,
Solan from 22nd -23rd March, 2006.
15. Sh. K.D. Sharma, IFS, DCF, HFRI attended one day Symposium on Disaster
Management on 23rd March, 2006 at INDUS HOSPITAL, Shimla.
16. Dr. Ranjeet Singh, Scientist-D attended a three days National Congress of
Entomology from 15th 17th March, 2006 at Department of Zoology, Punjabi
University, Patiala.

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