Official communications, announcements and documents from the IFS Benevolent and Welfare Trust.
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The Trust has approved financial assistance of ₹2.00 lakh to the family of late Shri Rajkumar Chakraborty, Head Forest Guard, Ranchi Wildlife Division, Jharkhand. Shri Chakraborty lost his life in a road accident on September 1, 2026, while returning home from duty. The case details were received by the Trust on October 05, 2026, and the first instalment of ₹1.00 lakh was released on October 12, 2026, to his spouse. The second instalment of ₹1 lakh, as and when the resources of the Trust permit, will be released to the bank account of his mother. The Trust remains committed to providing timely and dignified support to forestry field personnel and their families in cases of death or grievous injury in the line of duty.
Comparative analysis of the orders issued by ten States so far regarding compensation to forest field personnel who make the supreme sacrifice or suffer grievous injuries in the line of duty.
Comparative analysis of the three best orders issued by the States for compensation to forest field personnel who make the supreme sacrifice or suffer grievous injuries in the line of duty.
The Trust addressed the Chairpersons, Member Secretaries and other officials of the State Biodiversity Boards (SBBs) and Union Territories Biodiversity Councils (UTBCs) attending the two-day national conference and briefed them on the Trust’s mandate and activities. They were requested to create awareness among forest field personnel in their respective States/UTs about the Trust and its mandate, and to extend their support in furthering its efforts to serve the families of those who make supreme sacrifices or face life-threatening injuries while protecting our natural wealth.
IGNFA, Dehradun—August 17, 2026. The Trust addressed the officers attending the Skills Upgradation Course and the IFS probationers of the 2025 batch — on why the Trust was revived, what it has done in its first seven months, and what the senior members already working in SFDs for a long time and the youngest members of the Service can do to carry it forward.
Pursuant to the decision of the GB, an online meeting was held with the PCCF (HoFF), Odisha. The Trust's objectives and assistance record were presented, along with the ways in which the State's field formations can partner with the Trust — in verifying case particulars promptly and in spreading the word among staff. Similar meetings with PCCF (HoFF) of other States/UTs follow in September and subsequently.
All new donors are requested to kindly share the details of their donations with Mr. Vikas (Mobile: 9650029582) to facilitate the prompt issuance of acknowledgement receipts. Thank you for your continued support and generosity.
The IFSBWT has written an appeal letter to the Honourable Chief Minister of Gujarat requesting
the issuance of broad-based compensation orders for the forest field personnel who lay down their lives or get
grievously injured in the line of duty.
The Trust is hopeful that the Government of Gujarat will take this request into consideration. We have provided an example of such a good order issued by the Government of Maharashtra.
The Trust proposes to write to the Chief Ministers of all those states where such general compensation orders are not available for forest field staff.
The IFSBWT has written an appeal letter to the Honourable Chief Minister of West Bengal requesting
the issuance of broad-based compensation orders for the forest field personnel who lay down their lives or get
grievously injured in the line of duty.
The Trust is hopeful that the Government of West Bengal will take this request into consideration. We have provided an example of such a good order issued by the Government of Maharashtra.
The Trust proposes to write to the Chief Ministers of all those states where such general compensation orders are not available for forest field staff.
All new donors are requested to kindly share the details of their donations with Mr. Vikas (Mobile: 9650029582) to facilitate the prompt issuance of acknowledgement receipts. Thank you for your continued support and generosity.
The Lesser Known Khaki
"Jungle mein mor nacha, kisne dekha?" — When the peacock dances deep in the forest, who sees it?
In this striking artwork, Ms. Piyusha Pramod Jagtap, IFS (2014, Maharashtra), reveals the unseen world of the forester — and the quiet, demanding work behind the khaki we rarely notice.
Shri Sohan Singh, a Forest Guard, Tons Forest Division, Uttarakhand, lost his life after falling in a deep gorge while battling a forest fire on June 17, 2026. Following a news clip shared by a member, the IFSBWT at once approached the concerned DFO for the details of the case in the prescribed format. The DFO responded with commendable promptness. The Trust, on June 21, 2026, approved financial assistance of ₹2 lakh to the mother of the deceased and the amount was credited to her account on June 22, 2026.
Ms Rasmita Subuddhi, Forest Guard, Malkangiri Forest Division, Odisha, was grievously injured on the night of June 12, 2026, while returning home from patrol duty. Acting on a message received in a WhatsApp group, the IFSBWT took cognisance of her condition, approved financial assistance of ₹2.5 lakh for her medical treatment on June 15, 2026, and released the amount on June 17, 2026.
On May 30, 2026, the Trust provided financial assistance to the family of Thiru S Radhakrishan, Assistant Conservator of Forests, Tamil Nadu Forest Academy, Coimbatore, who got seriously injured in the line of duty and is presently undergoing emergency treatment in a hospital in Coimbatore.