Forest College & Research Institute of Telangana Set to Receive ICAR Accreditation

The Indian Agricultural Research Institute is set to accredit Telangana's first Forest College and Research Institute (FCRI). On Thursday, a group of four scientists and professors came to campus for a peer review meeting to look into the BSc Honors Forestry Degree Program's accreditation process.

Professor Parvinder Kaushal, Professor Kumbha Karna Rout, Professor Jayanta Deka, and others led the ICAR Accreditation team. According to FCRI officials, the visiting delegation was pleased with the course's conduct and the institution's management.

The Dean of FCRI, Priyankaa Varghese, informed the delegation about the State government's support since the institute's inception in 2016.

About ICAR Accreditation

Accreditation is done to ensure that Agricultural Universities and their constituent colleges provide high-quality agricultural education. A group of experts evaluates the university/institution/program in accordance with the Council's approved guidelines.

Mission of Forest College & Research Institute:

• To establish a world-class forestry education institution.

• To attract qualified forestry professionals to help with forest resource conservation and management.

• To develop appropriate methods for propagation of plantation crops through research in order to meet the demand from industry and domestic needs.

• Farmers receive extension training.

• Collaboration and networking with similar institutions to enhance learning.

To develop agroforestry models suitable for various agro-ecological situations in Telangana State, in addition to traditional forestry operations, in order to reduce pressure on natural stands, improve the economic well-being of farming communities, and improve environmental conditions.