Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Forest conservation entails not merely planting trees, but also preserving the entire ecosystem — Union Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav
- Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Bhupender Yadav, inaugurated a two-day national workshop at the Forest Research Institute, Dehradun, on the occasion of the International Day of Forests 2026
- The national workshop was organized around the theme: “Promoting a Forest-based Sustainable Bio-economy: Issues and Challenges”
- Nature is paramount, and coexisting with it is imperative for human survival — Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Bhupender Yadav
- The workshop focused on key themes such as forest-based bio-products and their commercialization, sustainable forest management, policy frameworks, entrepreneurship, and the role of innovation in advancing the bio-economy
- Smt. Kanchan Devi, Director General of ICFRE, presented Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Bhupender Yadav, with an artwork depicting the Monal—the State Bird of Uttarakhand—crafted using Pyrography, a distinctive art form from Munsyari, Pithoragarh
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21 MAR 2026 2:03PM by PIB Dehradun
On Saturday, at the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education – Forest Research Institute, Dehradun, Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Bhupender Yadav, inaugurated a two-day national workshop on the occasion of the International Day of Forests 2026.
International Day of Forests is observed this year under the theme “Forests and Economies,” highlighting the essential role of forests in driving economic prosperity and supporting livelihoods. On this occasion, the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE), with the support of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, is organizing a two-day National Workshop on “Promoting Forest-Based Sustainable Bioeconomy: Issues and Challenges” from March 21–22, 2026, at ICFRE, Dehradun.
The workshop was inaugurated by Bhupender Yadav, Hon’ble Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. In his address, he emphasized that nature is supreme and that coexistence with it is essential for human survival. He noted that forest conservation goes beyond tree planting and requires preservation of the entire ecosystem. He called for greater inter-departmental coordination to promote a holistic forestry approach, and highlighted the importance of cultural values, the Green Credit Programme (GCP), and carbon credits in sustaining forest resources. He concluded that forests are not just for the economy, but also for peace.
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Tanmay Kumar, Secretary, MoEF&CC; Sushil Kumar Awasthi, Director General of Forests & Special Secretary, MoEF&CC; Kanchan Devi, Director General, ICFRE; and Ramesh Kumar Pandey, Additional Director General of Forests (Wildlife), MoEF&CC, were also present on the occasion.
The workshop focuses on key themes including forest-based bio-products and their commercialization, sustainable forest management, policy frameworks, entrepreneurship, and the role of innovation in advancing the bioeconomy. It highlights the sustainable use of forest resources to create value-added products, support local livelihoods, and reduce pressure on natural forests.
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Technical sessions cover agroforestry, non-wood forest products, engineered wood products, forest industries, carbon markets, wildlife conservation, ecotourism, and digital monitoring.
The workshop brings together scientists, policymakers, industry stakeholders, and forest managers from across the country to deliberate on strengthening India’s forest-based bioeconomy, focusing on identifying key challenges, exploring opportunities, and informing policy and strategic interventions in the sector.
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