Dr. V.K. Bahuguna
Indian Forest Service (IFS) (Retd.) · 1979 Batch · Former Director General, Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education (ICFRE) & Chancellor, Forest Research Institute (FRI) Deemed University
Present Positions
Education
Ph.D. Ecology · M.Sc. University of Edinburgh, UK (2nd Position)
Career Timeline
Positions held under the State Government of Tripura
Columnist
40 decades of writing on environment, climate change, tribal and rural development, and international and national issues
- Though have been writing since after joining Indian Forest Service (IFS) in 1979 in National newspaper like Indian Express, Hindustan Times and later on in Financial Times, Statesman, Telegraph etc but after Superannuation have largely writing in the daily Pioneer after the famous Journalist and Editor of Pioneer Mr Chandan Mitra one of the oldest news papers of India, invited to write for his paper.
- Also write occasionally for Millennium Post and The Emerging India national papers.
- So far more than 600 articles published.
Columnist
40 decades of writing on environment, climate change, tribal and rural development, and international and national issues
- Though have been writing since after joining Indian Forest Service (IFS) in 1979 in National newspaper like Indian Express, Hindustan Times and later on in Financial Times, Statesman, Telegraph etc but after Superannuation have largely writing in the daily Pioneer after the famous Journalist and Editor of Pioneer Mr Chandan Mitra one of the oldest news papers of India, invited to write for his paper.
- Also write occasionally for Millennium Post and The Emerging India national papers.
- So far more than 600 articles published.
Present
Chairman, Centre for Resource Management & Environment (CRE) and Jan Vikas Manch
- Raises people-centric nationally important issues on environment, agriculture, planning, eco-tourism, tribal & rural development, governance, nationalism and livelihood.
- Writes regular columns in national newspapers.
Chairman, Centre for Resource Management & Environment (CRE) and Jan Vikas Manch
- Raises people-centric nationally important issues on environment, agriculture, planning, eco-tourism, tribal & rural development, governance, nationalism and livelihood.
- Writes regular columns in national newspapers.
Present
Principal Secretary/later on designated as Agriculture Production Commissioner (in the Apex Scale grade of Chief Secretary/Secretary to Government of India)
Forests, Animal Resources, Agriculture/Horticulture/Watershed Management/State Land Use Board, Planning and Coordination etc Departments, Government of Tripura
- Initially appointed as Principal Secretary Planning and Coordination and prepared the planned budget and special package for SC, ST, Backward classes and Minorities.
- Ensuring convergence in the management of natural resources for better livelihood of people and forest and environmental conservation in the state.
- A successful model for rehabilitation of tribal and rural development was created in tune with combating climate change.
- Initiated reforms in the agriculture and allied sectors (leading to quantum jump in productivity of rice) and completely restructured the forest administration.
- Took action for improvement of indigenous cows.
Principal Secretary/later on designated as Agriculture Production Commissioner (in the Apex Scale grade of Chief Secretary/Secretary to Government of India)
Forests, Animal Resources, Agriculture/Horticulture/Watershed Management/State Land Use Board, Planning and Coordination etc Departments, Government of Tripura
- Initially appointed as Principal Secretary Planning and Coordination and prepared the planned budget and special package for SC, ST, Backward classes and Minorities.
- Ensuring convergence in the management of natural resources for better livelihood of people and forest and environmental conservation in the state.
- A successful model for rehabilitation of tribal and rural development was created in tune with combating climate change.
- Initiated reforms in the agriculture and allied sectors (leading to quantum jump in productivity of rice) and completely restructured the forest administration.
- Took action for improvement of indigenous cows.
July 2013 till retirement and beyond. Reappointed on the same post but resigned after 7 months in April 2015
Managing Director, Tripura Forest Development and Plantation Corporation (TFDPC) Ltd & Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests and Chief Wildlife Warden & CEO, Tripura JBIC Project & Mission Director, Tripura Rubber Mission
Government of Tripura (Rank of Additional Secretary to Govt. of India)
- Infused corporate culture and turned round the fortune of the loss making company into a viable profit making public enterprise.
- Successfully settled more than 300 tribal shifting cultivators permanently during the tenure on Rubber Plantations and created employment opportunities for another 6000 people for which the corporation won national award.
- Successfully set up two National Parks – the Bison National Park and Clouded leopard National Park.
- Designed and implemented a Rs.
- 366 crore Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) project for Improvement of Forest and Environment and Poverty Reduction.
- Designed the Indo-German project for integrated natural resources management for the tribal dominated Dhalai District.
- As Mission Director, Tripura Rubber Mission, prepared an Action Plan for expansion of Rubber in Tripura for the next 20 years.
- The Rubber has now become the main industrial crop of the State along with Bamboo and is a major source of livelihood to several thousand rural families.
Managing Director, Tripura Forest Development and Plantation Corporation (TFDPC) Ltd & Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests and Chief Wildlife Warden & CEO, Tripura JBIC Project & Mission Director, Tripura Rubber Mission
Government of Tripura (Rank of Additional Secretary to Govt. of India)
- Infused corporate culture and turned round the fortune of the loss making company into a viable profit making public enterprise.
- Successfully settled more than 300 tribal shifting cultivators permanently during the tenure on Rubber Plantations and created employment opportunities for another 6000 people for which the corporation won national award.
- Successfully set up two National Parks – the Bison National Park and Clouded leopard National Park.
- Designed and implemented a Rs.
- 366 crore Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) project for Improvement of Forest and Environment and Poverty Reduction.
- Designed the Indo-German project for integrated natural resources management for the tribal dominated Dhalai District.
- As Mission Director, Tripura Rubber Mission, prepared an Action Plan for expansion of Rubber in Tripura for the next 20 years.
- The Rubber has now become the main industrial crop of the State along with Bamboo and is a major source of livelihood to several thousand rural families.
15th July 2004 to 4th February 2008
Conservator of Forests, Northern Circle, Kumarghat, Tripura and Deputy Chief Wildlife Warden, Tripura
Government of Tripura
- Started a massive movement of involvement of people in forest management through JFM.
- Busted the gang of international smugglers and in the process escaped an attempt on life on 4th May 1994.
Conservator of Forests, Northern Circle, Kumarghat, Tripura and Deputy Chief Wildlife Warden, Tripura
Government of Tripura
- Started a massive movement of involvement of people in forest management through JFM.
- Busted the gang of international smugglers and in the process escaped an attempt on life on 4th May 1994.
12th July 1993 to 14th October 1995
Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) and Wildlife Warden
Teliamura Forest Division, Tripura
- Adopted innovative forest management practices like forming of "friends of people" groups for involving people in forestry (a precursor to the present day JFM).
- Removed massive encroachments from forests.
Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) and Wildlife Warden
Teliamura Forest Division, Tripura
- Adopted innovative forest management practices like forming of "friends of people" groups for involving people in forestry (a precursor to the present day JFM).
- Removed massive encroachments from forests.
May 16th 1982 to April 30th 1985
Assistant Conservator of Forests
Government of Tripura, Agartala
- Wrote a book on Wildlife Management for the students and field officers.
Assistant Conservator of Forests
Government of Tripura, Agartala
- Wrote a book on Wildlife Management for the students and field officers.
July 17th 1981 to May 15th 1982
Positions held under the Central Government
Director General, Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) and Chancellor of Forest Research Institute (FRI) Deemed University, Dehradun
In the Apex Scale, in the rank of Secretary to Government of India
- Led the Supreme Court appointed team for conducting the Environmental Impact Assessment of iron ore Mines in Karnataka and prepared mine rehabilitation plans of 70 mines.
- Revised the Forest Types of India and published new Forest types of India Book a monumental work for all times to come.
- Launched a 'Direct to consumer' scheme for transfer of technology and total shift in research priorities.
- Started international fellowship in FRI Deemed University for the SAARC students.
- Streamlined the functioning of the University with focus on international cooperation.
- Fine-tuned research priorities with interface with tribal and rural life, created a division for interactions with Panchayats and focused on Climate change necessities and completely changed the focus of research, education and extension.
- Started all India coordinated projects on several topics with Agriculture and other Universities.
Director General, Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) and Chancellor of Forest Research Institute (FRI) Deemed University, Dehradun
In the Apex Scale, in the rank of Secretary to Government of India
- Led the Supreme Court appointed team for conducting the Environmental Impact Assessment of iron ore Mines in Karnataka and prepared mine rehabilitation plans of 70 mines.
- Revised the Forest Types of India and published new Forest types of India Book a monumental work for all times to come.
- Launched a 'Direct to consumer' scheme for transfer of technology and total shift in research priorities.
- Started international fellowship in FRI Deemed University for the SAARC students.
- Streamlined the functioning of the University with focus on international cooperation.
- Fine-tuned research priorities with interface with tribal and rural life, created a division for interactions with Panchayats and focused on Climate change necessities and completely changed the focus of research, education and extension.
- Started all India coordinated projects on several topics with Agriculture and other Universities.
20th May 2011 to 4th June 2013
Technical Expert (Forestry), National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA)
Planning Commission, Government of India, New Delhi (Rank and pay scale of Additional Secretary to Government of India)
- Ensured integrated and holistic natural resource management in the rain fed areas for better productivity of Agriculture and natural resource and convergence for livelihood creation in the rural areas and developed and implemented "Bundlekhand Package" for convergence of holistic natural resources management and livelihoods.
Technical Expert (Forestry), National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA)
Planning Commission, Government of India, New Delhi (Rank and pay scale of Additional Secretary to Government of India)
- Ensured integrated and holistic natural resource management in the rain fed areas for better productivity of Agriculture and natural resource and convergence for livelihood creation in the rural areas and developed and implemented "Bundlekhand Package" for convergence of holistic natural resources management and livelihoods.
6th February 2008 to 19.05.2011
Inspector General of Forests (Joint Secretary level) & Deputy Inspector General of Forests
Ministry of Environment & Forests, Government of India, New Delhi
- Established Compensatory Afforestation Management Planning Authority (CAMPA).
- Architect of Joint Forest Management (JFM) and Forest Fire control policy framework in the country.
- Issued land mark Guidelines on 4th February 2004 on recognition of traditional rights of the tribal people on forestland.
- Edited the only reference book on progress of JFM in India "Root to Canopy" in 2004.
- Streamlined the Forestry Clearance procedures by amending the Forest Conservation Rules in 2003 and 2004.
- Devised a programme for prevention of natural disasters in Uttarakhand Hills.
- Issued guidelines of Criteria and Indicators of Sustainable Forest Management.
Inspector General of Forests (Joint Secretary level) & Deputy Inspector General of Forests
Ministry of Environment & Forests, Government of India, New Delhi
- Established Compensatory Afforestation Management Planning Authority (CAMPA).
- Architect of Joint Forest Management (JFM) and Forest Fire control policy framework in the country.
- Issued land mark Guidelines on 4th February 2004 on recognition of traditional rights of the tribal people on forestland.
- Edited the only reference book on progress of JFM in India "Root to Canopy" in 2004.
- Streamlined the Forestry Clearance procedures by amending the Forest Conservation Rules in 2003 and 2004.
- Devised a programme for prevention of natural disasters in Uttarakhand Hills.
- Issued guidelines of Criteria and Indicators of Sustainable Forest Management.
24th June 1997 to March 2002 (Deputy IGF) & April 2002 to June 30th 2004 (IGF)
Assistant Director General (Media and Extension)
Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE), Dehra Dun
- Developed strategy for Media and Extension activities for the ICFRE Institutes and made films etc.
- Today, the strategy is paying dividend as farmers and industry are using the technologies.
- Implemented the World Bank Project on Extension.
Assistant Director General (Media and Extension)
Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE), Dehra Dun
- Developed strategy for Media and Extension activities for the ICFRE Institutes and made films etc.
- Today, the strategy is paying dividend as farmers and industry are using the technologies.
- Implemented the World Bank Project on Extension.
17th October 1995 to 23rd June 1997
Associate Professor
Indian Institute of Forest Management, Bhopal
- Designed the M.Phil Course on Natural Resource Management for the practicing resource managers.
- Today the course is most sought after by the NGOs and Industry.
- First time assessed the economics of forest management and dependency of rural poor on forest in India and published two papers in AMBIO the Journal of Royal society of science, Sweden.
- Set up the regional centre of NAEB and published internationally acclaimed report on Joint Forest Management.
Associate Professor
Indian Institute of Forest Management, Bhopal
- Designed the M.Phil Course on Natural Resource Management for the practicing resource managers.
- Today the course is most sought after by the NGOs and Industry.
- First time assessed the economics of forest management and dependency of rural poor on forest in India and published two papers in AMBIO the Journal of Royal society of science, Sweden.
- Set up the regional centre of NAEB and published internationally acclaimed report on Joint Forest Management.
5th Dec. 1990 to June 30, 1993
Silviculturist
Forest Research Institute, Dehra Dun
- Conducted research on Forest Fire fighting Technologies and land management on vulnerable slopes to prevent landslides and disasters in Hilly areas.
- Standardized the seed and Nursery technology for a large number of species.
- Wrote the Management plan for the new-forest estate first since 1942.
Silviculturist
Forest Research Institute, Dehra Dun
- Conducted research on Forest Fire fighting Technologies and land management on vulnerable slopes to prevent landslides and disasters in Hilly areas.
- Standardized the seed and Nursery technology for a large number of species.
- Wrote the Management plan for the new-forest estate first since 1942.
May 13th 1985 to 30th September 1990
Indian Forest Service (IFS) Probationer (Training)
Indian Forest College, Dehra Dun (now IGNFA)
- Completed the Associate of Indian Forest College (AIFC) course.
- Awarded R.
- S.
- Mathur Prize in the final examination of 1979-1981 course.
Indian Forest Service (IFS) Probationer (Training)
Indian Forest College, Dehra Dun (now IGNFA)
- Completed the Associate of Indian Forest College (AIFC) course.
- Awarded R.
- S.
- Mathur Prize in the final examination of 1979-1981 course.
1979 to 1981
Continued Service
Post-Retirement
Professional & Social Work
After resigning from his post retirement job in Tripura, Dr Bahuguna fruitfully engaged himself in social and professional work.
1. After resigning from his post retirement job in Tripura Dr Bahuguna fruitfully engaged himself in social and professional work. First of all he became a columnist for the National Newspapers particularly the English Daily Pioneer and so far in various newspapers he had contributed almost 600 Articles of a range of topics from governance to defence to strategic affairs to livelihoods of people to Environment, Forest and Climate Change and Tribal affairs.
2. He established the Uttarakhand Jan Vikas Manch in the year 2015 and helped create a federation of Non Govt organizations who worked in the field of rural livelihood.
3. In 2018 he took over the not for profit Trust Centre for Resource Management and Environment raised several issues relating to transparent governance on rural livelihood, environment and forest conservation and through his efforts a large number of people got justice. He helped poor through his tweets and taking up matters with govt authorities.
4. In the govt sector he was appointed as Member of the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) Society in the year 2018 by the Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change for a period of 3 years. ICFRE Society is the top policy making body of govt of India relating to Forestry Research Education and Extension and is Chaired by Union Environment Minister.
5. The President of India who is the visitor of Central University of Kashmir in February 2019 appointed Dr VK Bahuguna as his representative in the Executive Committee and University Court of Kashmir Central University for a period of 3 years. In this position held helped the nascent central University in initial years to take several decisions.
6. Accepted the position of Chairman Kalpvriksh Foundation a dedicated forum created for serving the Indian Cow by Mr Vaishnav Charan Das.
7. President of Apni Dharohar Society of Uttarakhand. But resigned after some time to focus on genuine issues at hand relating to Resource Management in the country.
8. Was nominated as Member of the Task Force on Tribal Affairs by the Commission on Scheduled Tribe during 2021 to 2023
9. Assisted the Vanvasi Kalyan Ashram on assessing the impact of Forest Right Act in Karnataka during the year 2024.
10. Chaired a session in Policy issues in the International Conference on Wildlife arranged by Govt of Madhya Pradesh. Apart from this Chaired conference on Disaster management and other issues organized by State Academy of Administration Nainital.
11. Has been interacting with officers of Indian Administrative Service (IAS) at the Lal Bahadur Academy of Administration Mussoorie; with Indian Forest Service (IFS) officers and Probationers at the Indira Gandhi Forest Academy Dehradun and Student and Faculty of Indian Institute of Forest Management.
12. Organised an International Conference on Climate Change in Asia and Africa during 29th April to 2nd May at Dehradun. It was attended by 76 participants from India, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Mauritius.
13. Making frequent visits to Tribal areas of Madhya Pradesh and Tripura and helping them to raise issues relevant for ensuring better livelihood, Environmental Conservation and people centric governance. Several articles helped the authorities to take action on suggested lines.
14. He is very active and has shown that without occupying powerful position still a lot can be done. He had Published during Corona lockdown two books. The First one is a compilation of his 99 selective Articles since 2015 till 2021 which can contribute a great deal in accountable and efficiently responsible Governance. The book is entitled: "A Citizens Dream for his country- Making Indian Governance to Work". The Second Book is: "Quest for Civility - an inside account of Indian Babudom". Both the books are available online in Amazon, Flipkart and other shops and also with Notion Press publisher Chennai.
15. As he deeply live the natural and cultural beauty and Ethos of India and Uttarakhand Dr Bahuguna considering the issue of ecological sustainability of mountains and its people and influx of outsiders leading to population explosion in Uttarakhand he had decided and became the National President of Uttarakhand Samanata Party so that a regional force is created to preserve the concept of Equality. Integrity of Uttarakhand and Help its youth in meeting their genuine needs. He had as President of the party had raised the issue of Delimitation and drug menace and jobs reservation for the youth of Uttarakhand in all private investments.
Current & Former Positions Summary
A. Formerly:
1. Director General Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) & Chancellor Forest Research Institute (FRI) University Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Government of India;
2. Principal Secretary and Additional Principal Chief Conservator (in Apex Scale) Departments of Agriculture, Horticulture, Forests, Animal Husbandry and Planning and Coordination and Economics Government of Tripura;
B. Present:
i) Chairman, Centre for Resource Management and Environment (a non profit registered Trust);
ii) Chairman, Jan Vikas Manch, Uttarakhand (People's movement for livelihood and transparent governance)
Address
i) Noida: A 101, Jagdambe Apartments, C-58/25 Sector 62 NOIDA, UP-201309
Telefax: +91-120-4548664
Mobile: +91-9810405137 & +91-9412057333
ii) Dehradun: 281 Phase I Vasant Vihar Dehradun Uttarakhand Pin 248006
Recognition & Excellence
Awards &
Honours
Queen's Award
for Forestry
Winner of the prestigious Queen's Award for Forestry for the year 2000 from the Commonwealth Forestry Association UK.
“For outstanding achievements in the field of Forest Policy, Development and Management especially for Participatory Forest Management which will contribute to the advancement of forestry within the Commonwealth.”
EMPI–Indian Express Innovation Award 2006
As Managing Director of the Tripura Forest Development Corporation, received the EMPI-Indian Express Innovation Award 2006 from the former President of India Shri APJ Abdul Kalam on 22nd December 2007 in New-Delhi for bringing in innovations and enthusing corporate culture in the working of the Corporation turning it into a profit making enterprise from a loss making entity. The Board of Directors of the Tripura Forest Development & Plantation Corporation commended the efforts of the Managing Director in the 98th Board Meeting for providing exemplary leadership and infusing innovative ideas leading to diversification and turning around the fortune of the Company. The net profit has crossed to more than 600% within a period of 3 years. The Corporation is providing livelihood to more than 15,000 families in the rural and tribal areas.
Vice-Chairman, Asia-Pacific Forestry Organization
Elected as Vice-Chairman of Asia-Pacific Forestry Organization on 30th August 2012 at Guangzhou, China.
Executive Committee, IPC (UN/FAO)
Elected as Executive Committee of International Poplar Commission a UN/FAO body on 4th November 2012 at Dehradun.
FAO World Forestry Week — Chair
Invited to and chaired a Technical session on 24th September 2012 at the FAO Rome in World Forestry Week during Committee on Forestry (COFO) meet of FAO.
Commendation — Govt. of Tripura
The Government of Tripura issued a Commendation letter in November 2005 for making outstanding efforts in forest management planning and administration.
Key-note — 16th Commonwealth Forestry Conference
Delivered Key-note address in the 16th Commonwealth Forestry Conference in Perth (Australia) in April 2001.
Uttarakhand Ratan
Awarded Uttarakhand Ratan in 2012 by the All India Intellectual Federation for achieving excellence in academics, research and administrator for the demonstrated benefits accrued to the society.
Great Son of India Award
Awarded Great Son of India Award 2013 on 22nd December 2013 by the All India Intellectual Federation for achieving success as people centric civil servant.
Udhog Ratan
Awarded Udhog Ratan by Institute of Economic Growth, New-Delhi.
2nd Position — M.Sc. Resource Management
Awarded a class prize for scoring 2nd position in the University in M.Sc. (Resource Management) examination (1988), University of Edinburgh, UK.
1st Position — M.Sc. Zoology
A class prize for securing first position in the University in M.Sc. (Zoology) examination (1975) of the Garhwal University, Srinagar (Garhwal), UP.
R.S. Mathur Prize
R. S. Mathur Prize in the final examination of 1979-1981 course of Associate of Indian Forest College (AIFC), at the Indian Forest College, Dehra Dun.
Seth Memorial & Brandis Memorial Prizes
Awarded Seth Memorial (during 1986 & 1989) and Brandis Memorial Prizes (during 1987 & 1989) for writing best research papers/photography for the respective years in the Journal 'Indian Forester'.
International Exposure
30+ countries across 5 continents
Visited Australia as Head of the Delegation to inspect various mining areas, industry and Minerals Council of Australia from 02.03.2013 to 11.03.2013 in order to have bilateral cooperation on sustainable and environmentally sustainable mining.
Organized the 46th Executive Committee meeting and 24th session of International Poplar Commission (IPC-2012) from October 29th to 2nd November 2012. Chaired the Plenary session and the closing ceremony. Elected in the Executive Committee of IPC for 2012-2016. IPC is the only legal instrument in Forestry in the FAO.
Visited FAO Rome, Italy from 23.09.2012 to 29.09.2012 to attend Twenty first Session of the Committee on Forestry (COFO) to Chair a session on "Land Use Policies and Forestry" on 25th September 2012.
Visited Guangzhou, China from 29.08.12 to 04.09.12 to attend APAFRI 18th Executive Committee Meeting and the Sixth General Assembly on 31st August 2012. Elected as Vice-Chairman of Asia Pacific Association of Forestry Research Institution (APAFRI) at its sixth assembly meeting held in Guangzhou, China on August 31st 2012.
Visited Sweden from 18.04.2012 to 21.04.2012 to oversee the training of Phase 3 MCT of Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer and held discussion with Director General, Swedish Forestry Agency and Vice Chancellor of SLU on bilateral cooperation. Visited USA from 22.04.2012 to 30.04.2012 and held discussions with World Bank and Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute at Washington.
Visited Siem Reap Cambodia from 31.1.2012 to 07.02.2012 to inspect the works under the project "Preservation and conservation treatment for trees with active participation of local stakeholders at Ta Prohm Temple" undertaken by the Scientist of FRI.
Visited China from 6th November 2011 to 12th November 2011 to participate in the Second Asia-Pacific Forestry Week 2011, November 7-11, 2011. Organized a side event (jointly with IIFM) on Community Based Sustainable Forest Management on 10th November, 2011.
Visited United Kingdom from 2nd September 2011 to 10th September 2011 under the UK-India landscape restoration project to sign the MOU with the DG of Forestry Commission for the Phase II.
Visited Thimphu, Bhutan from 10th August 2011 to 12th August 2011 to attend the SAARC Forestry Center Governing Board meeting.
Visited Kathmandu Nepal from 18th July 2011 to 23rd July 2011 to inspect the REDD+ work being undertaken under the climate change and held bilateral discussion with International Centre for Mountain Development (ICIMOD) for collaborative research programme.
Visited Kathmandu, Nepal on the invitation of Government of Nepal from 13th September 2009 to 20th September 2009 to deliver the Key note address in the 'International Seminar of Community Forestry'.
Visited China from 7th July 2007 to 17th July 2007 as part of delegation under the International Tropical Timber Organization Tripura Project for studying the Bamboo Industrial Technology and Rural Development Models. Signed MOU for transfer of Bamboo technology.
Visited Bangkok from 18th July 2007 to 19th July 2007 and studied the management of Crocodile parks near the capital city and the tourism based on crocodile show.
Visited Bonn (Germany) from 30th May 2004 to 6th June, 2004 as a member of Indian delegation to attend the International Conference on Renewable Energy, 2004. The international conference of renewable energy sources was organized by Government of Germany.
Visited Interlaken, Switzerland from 25th April, 2004 to 1st May, 2004 to attend the International Conference as an expert on Community Forestry organized by Centre for International Forestry Research (CIFOR). The conference was organized as a pre-UNFF-IV Country level initiative on Decentralization of forestry management for environmental conservation.
Led an eight member inter-ministerial delegation to Australia from 16th February, 2004 to 25th February, 2004. Visited Sydney, Weipa, Cairns and Perth and held bilateral talks with the Director General Resources, Western Australia. Visited the mine reclamation work for Bauxite, Coal and Iron ore at Weipa, Alcoa and Parabadroo.
Visited Geneva from May 25th to June 6th 2003 to attend the 3rd session of United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF) on behalf of India, as Deputy Country leader participated in the discussion and negotiations with the international experts on Environment of different countries.
Visited Guatemala from 1st February 2003 to 10th February 2003 and led Indian delegation in UNDP/FAO sponsored conference on Criteria and Indicators for Sustainable Forest and Environment Management.
Visited Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from January 21st-25th, 2002 for attending the meeting of National Focal Points for FAO on Sustainable Forest Management and presented paper on recent policy changes by Government of India.
Visited United Kingdom of Great Britain from 25th May, 2001 to 31st May, 2001 under the Queen's Award Travel Fellowship and delivered talk on Community Forestry – who can be trusted? to the faculty members and students of University of Oxford at Oxford Forestry Institute and Edinburgh University.
Visited South Africa from 20th May, 2001 to 24th May, 2001 under the Queen's Award Travel Fellowship. Delivered a talk on the Joint Forest Management and other Environmental Programmes of India to the senior officers of the South Africa Forest Department. Visited indigenous and community woodlots in East London and Umtata.
Visited Fremantle Perth in Australia from 16th April, 2001 to 23rd April, 2001 for delivering the Keynote address in the 16th Commonwealth Forestry Conference on the topic "Protection, Production and Participation: Achieving balance". Visited the Jarrah forest areas in Southern Australia.
Visited Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from 7th August, 2000 to 12th August, 2000 to attend the XXI IUFRO World Congress on Forestry. Received Queen's Award for forestry 2000, from the representative (British High Commissioner to Malaysia) of Queen of Great Britain on 11th August, 2000 in Hotel Pan Pacific.
Visited Singapore from 12th August, 2000 to 13th August, 2000 and saw the urban forestry and eco-tourism and environment.
Visited Bellagio, Italy from 12th February, 2000 to 18th February, 2000 to attend a workshop organized by CIFOR and University of Maryland USA on "Capturing the value of Forest Carbon for Sustainable Local Livelihood and Environmental Protection". Presented the Indian perspective on JFM and its potential for capturing carbon and rural livelihood.
Visited University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA from 15th March, 1999 to 15th June, 1999 to attend a three-month experience-sharing course on "Tree improvement". Delivered lecture on the Indian forestry scenario to the faculty and students of Institute of Forest Conservation, University of Florida. Also attended a workshop on "Forest Fire – a Friend or Foe" organized by Society of American Foresters at Gainesville from April, 20-21, 1999.
Visited Bogor, Indonesia from February 16th to 21st, 1999 to attend the International Workshop on Forest Fire Management organized by University of Agriculture Bogor and ITTO. Presented Country Paper on "Forest Fire strategies in India". Visited the fire-affected forests in Kalimantan.
Visited Brussels, Belgium from April, 5th to 12th, 1998 to attend international workshop of 'Green Planners' on Sustainable Management of Resources and Environmental Amelioration. Presented Indian perspective on Sustainable Environmental Management.
Visited Bangkok, Thailand from October 24th to 28th, 1994 to present a lead paper on "Barriers in Application of Forestry Research Results" organized by FAO regional office, Bangkok.
Visited United Kingdom of Great Britain under Colombo Plan for a period of one year (from 10.9.1987 to 10.10.1988) to attend the M.Sc (Resource Management) course at the University of Edinburgh. Studied the Scotch Industry, forest Industries, eco-tourism, sports and resource management centers of UK, France, Belgium and Netherlands.
Publication: So far have published more than 200 papers and articles in international and national journals of repute on various aspects of natural resources management, socio-economic aspects of forest and natural resources management tribal people, policy and public administration etc.
Board of Trustees
CRE is guided by eminent trustees drawn from the Indian Forest Service, environmental activism, law and social work.
Dr. V.K. Bahuguna
Chairman, CRE
IFS · 1979 BatchFormer Director General, ICFRE & Chancellor, FRI Deemed University. Winner of the Queen's Award for Forestry (2000).
Mrs. Usha Bahuguna
Trustee & Former Chairperson
Former Chairperson of the Foundation for Resource Management. Spearheaded tribal artisan training and livelihood programmes for women self-help groups across Uttarakhand and Tripura.
Yogesh
Trustee, CRE
Active environmentalist based in Delhi, working on conservation and environmental advocacy.
Surender
Trustee, CRE
IFS · 1985 Batch · Tripura CadreFormer Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Tripura. Also served as Secretary, Environment & Science and Technology, Govt. of Tripura. Now practising as an advocate at the Delhi High Court.
Sudheer
Trustee, CRE
Details to be updated.
Viney (Mr. Luthra)
Trustee, CRE
IFS · 1979 Batch · Karnataka CadreRetired as Principal Chief Conservator of Forests & Head of Forest Force, Govt. of Karnataka. Outstanding consultant in eco-tourism; served for a long time as MD of Karnataka Tourism Corporation.
Mrs. Srishti
Trustee, CRE
M.Sc. Forestry · FRI Deemed UniversityYoung social worker and environmentalist with a Master's in Forestry from the Forest Research Institute (FRI) Deemed University, Dehradun.
M.H. Swaminath
Trustee, CRE
IFS · 1979 Batch · Karnataka CadreRetired as Principal Conservator of Forests, Karnataka. Also served as Secretary (Forests), Govt. of Karnataka.
A.N. Paradkar
Trustee, CRE
IFS · 1979 Batch · Jharkhand CadreRetired as Principal Chief Conservator of Wildlife, Jharkhand.
Sundar Pal
Trustee, CRE
IFS · 1979 Batch · MP CadreRetired as Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Madhya Pradesh. Also served as Member, Environment, Narmada Authority.
Photos
Moments from fieldwork, meetings, conferences and community engagements.
Dr. V.K. Bahuguna addressing a conference
Community meeting
Policy discussions
Stakeholder engagement
With Uttarakhand Agriculture Minister, 2017
Amity University event
DG UK engagement
Village outreach
Tribal community visit
Rural development visit
Meeting mushroom growers, 2018
Dr. V.K. Bahuguna
Sector-62, Noida, UP – 201309
Dehradun, Uttarakhand – 248006