Administration of Jharkhand Forest
Secretariat of Forest and Environment Department, Jharkhand,
Ranchi is situated in Nepal House, Doranda, Ranchi. Policy
decision is done at secretariat level. Scheme formulation
for development, conservation and growth of forests and
wildlife; improvement of the living standard of villagers
living adjoining it together with protection and monitoring
of Water and Air from pollution is done under the guidance
of government at secretariat level. Observance/ compliance
of provisions of the different central and state Acts/Rules
for development and conservation of forest and wildlife and
protection of environment is ensured.
All important decisions are taken by state government
through the minister, Forest and Environment. The management
of this department is done by the Secretary, Forests and
Environment (An officer of IAS cadre) in consultation with
PCCF, Jharkhand, Ranchi and Jharkhand State Pollution
Control Board. Forest Development Corporation is looking
after Kendu leaves and other specified produce in the state.
Organization Chart (click)- Jharkhand Forest Department, Ranchi