Directorate Of Research / Research & Planning Division
Introduction
The Research Planning Division of the Directorate deals with the research planning,
processing, formulation and finalization of research programme of ICFRE, including the review of the ongoing
research projects in commensuration with research plans of all the institutes of ICFRE. Every year, the Research
Planning Division coordinates the Research Advisory Group meetings at Institute level and Research Policy Committee
meeting at ICFRE HQs under the chairmanship of Director General, ICFRE.
It keeps in view the balance among national, international, regional and state research requirements as well as
ensures investment in high quality forestry research and emerging needs to meet the aspirations of the society. The
division of Research planning performs overall coordination in the light of trends in forestry research.
Mandate
1- Preparation of calendar of RAGs
2- To coordinate the conduct of RAGs at Institutes
3- To conduct the RPC Meeting
4- To convey the approval for New Research Projects to Institutes
5- Follow up action for New Research Projects and to convey final approval.
New initiatives
1. AICRPs (All India Coordinated Research Projects)
2. Periodical Seminars
3. Evaluation of PCR by Project evaluation Committee (PEC)
4. Development of Monitoring Mechanism
5. Variety Release of important forestry species
6. Regional Research Conference (RRC)
7. ICFRE Directors Conference
8. BTSG-ICFRE (supported by NBM)
9. Strengthening Forestry Research for Ecological Sustainability and Productivity Enhancement: Comprehensive
research extension and education scheme. Supported by National Authority CAMPA.
10. National Institute for Research and Application of Natural Recourses to Transform, Adapt and Build Resilience
(NIRANTAR).
Publications:
1- A Status Report on Bamboo Conservation, Management and Utilization in India
2- Important Invasive Alien species in forests of India: Status and Management ICFRE September 2019
3- Agroforestry models developed by Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education, ICFRE, 2020.
4- Medicinal Plants in India: An Assessment of their Demand and Supply
Proceedings Published:
1- RPC Proceedings
2- Proceedings of Workshop on High Altitude Medicinal Plants
3- Forest Research in National Priority Themes.
Important highlights:
1- Varieties Released from IFGTB, Coimbatore, FRI, Dehradun and TFRI, Jabalpur
2. NFRP (National Forestry Research Plan) 2020-2030
2- ICFRE Vision 2047
People
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Dr. P.S Rawat
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Ms. Ismita Nautiyal
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Dr. Shailendra Kumar
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Sh. Akash Anand Solanki
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Sh. Mukesh Bhatt
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Contact
Dr. P.S Rawat
Assistant Director General
Research and Planning
Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education
P.O. New Forest, Dehradun Pin Code: 248006
(Uttarakhand) - INDIA
Phone: +91-135-2753290 (O); Extn. No.: +91-135-222-4807
Fax: 0135 - 2757775
E-mail: adg_rp[at]icfre[dot]org
Last reviewed and updated on: 28 Jul 2026
