India, June 24 -- The Minister said the department has already earned recognition for its role in protecting forest land

Delivering a clear message of reform and accountability, Forest Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah on Monday outlined a new vision for Assam's Forest Department, stressing that integrity, transparency and performance must become the defining pillars of the department's functioning.

Chairing a review meeting of all Territorial Forest Divisions at the Assam Administrative Staff College, Khanapara, the Minister said the department has already earned recognition for its role in protecting forest land and implementing the government's forest encroachment eviction drive. He credited officers and frontline staff for these achievem...