Introduction

The Directorate of Research is headed by Deputy Director General (Research) and supported with two Assistant Director General (Research Planning), Assistant Director General (Monitoring and Evaluation) and number of scientists. The Directorate ensures that all research projects taken up by ICFRE Institutes are need based and address the regional and national forestry research problem. The research prioritization by the Directorate is through participatory mechanism involving all the stakeholders and end users. For holistic approach to address the research problems and to avoid duplication of work, ICFRE has initiated an All India Coordinated Research Project (AICRPs) on some emerging themes and including important forestry species.

1- Research Planning Division:  Click on link to view detail

2- Monitoring and Evaluation Division:  Click on link to view detail

Mandate

The Directorate of Research has the unique distinction of for holistic approach to address the research problems and to avoid duplication of research work ICFRE has initiated all India coordinated research projects (AICRPs) on some emerging themes and important forestry species. The divisions of the Directorate complement each other in coordinating the research program of ICFRE.

Research Planning

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.

Monitoring and Evaluation 

1. Monitoring and evaluation of all ongoing research projects of ICFRE Institutes and suggest corrective  measures for timely completion and, achieving the proposed objectives.

2. Evaluation of Project Completion Reports (PCRs) of plan projects as per ICFRE guidelines.

3. Periodical Seminar in ICFRE institutes for improving the quality of research and its extension.

New initiatives:

1- RIMS (Research Information Management System)

2- AICRPs ( All India Coordinated Research Projects)

3- NFRP ( National Forestry Research Plan)

4- Periodical Seminars

5- Evaluation of PCR by Project evaluation Committee (PEC)

6- Development of Monitoring Mechanism

7- IPR policy of ICFRE

8- Variety Release of important forestry species

9- Regional Research Conference (RRC)

10- Guidelines for All India Coordinated Research Projects 2017

11- ICFRE Directors Conference

12- BTSG-ICFRE ( supported by NBM)

13- 13 DPRs of Major Indian Rivers prepared

14- Strengthening Forestry Research for Ecological Sustainability and Productivity Enhancement : Comprehenstive research extension and education scheme. Supported by National Authority CAMPA.

15- Estimation of economic losses in real term per hectare basis due to forest fire in Uttarakhand and Madhya Pradesh: Scheme supported by National Authority CAMPA.

 

1- Publications:  Click on link to view detail

2- Proceedings Published:  Click on link to view detail

3- Important high lights:  Click on link to view detail

 

People

	Dr. Rajesh Sharma Deputy Director General   Research Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education Fax: +91-135-2757775 (O);  Extn. No. : +91-135-222-4836 Extn. No. : +91-135-222-4836 (O) E-mail: ddg_res[at]icfre[dot]org
	Shri. Alan Chong Teron, IFS Assistant Director General (M&E) Monitoring and Evaluation Division Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education Phone: +91-135-2757485, 2224810 Fax: +91-135-2757775 E-mail: adg_me[at]icfre[dot]org
	Dr. P.S Rawat Assistant Director General Research and Planning Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education Phone: +91-135-2753290 (O; Extn. No. : +91-135-222-4807 Fax: 0135 - 2757775 E-mail:   adg_rp[at]icfre[dot]org
	Ms Ismita Nautiyal Scientist-E Research and Planning Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education Phone: +91- 135- 2224873 E-mail:   ismita[at]icfre[dot]org
	Dr. Jawaid Ashraf Scientist Monitoring and Evaluation Division Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education New Forest, Dehradun - 248006 Uttarakhand, INDIA Phone: +91 (135) 222 4896 E-mail: jawaid[at]icfre[dot]org
	Dr. Shailendra Kumar Assistant Chief Technical Officer Research Planning Division Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education Phone: +91- 135- 2224833 E-mail: shailendrak[at]icfre[dot]org

 

Contact

Dr. Rajesh Sharma 

Deputy Director General (Research)
Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education
P.O. New Forest, Dehradun
(Uttarakhand) - INDIA

Pin Code: 248006
Phone: +91-135-2757775 (O), Extn. No. 0135-222-4836
Fax    : +91-135-2757775
E-mail:  ddg_res[at]icfre[dot]org