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DEAN’S REPORT2019
Forest College and Research InstituteHyderabad @ Mulugu Siddipet district - 502 279, Telangana
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Overview
Introduction
Vision and Mission
Governing Board and Academic Council
Departments and Laboratories
Infrastructure and Facilities
Faculty and Staff
Admissions and Cutoff Status
Course Structure for B,Sc. (Hons.) Forestry
Academic Calendar
Model Timetable
Fee Structure
Student READY Program
Study Tours and Field Visits
Students Club Activities
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Sports Facilities and Performance
NSS (National Service Scheme)
Examination and Evaluation System
Scholarships
Internships
Library Facilities
Hostels and Mess Facilities
Faculty Developmental Programs
Workshops and Seminars
MoUs with other Institutions
Important Research Areas
FCRI Study Circle
Publications
International programs
Budget and Expenditure
Abbreviations
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CONTENTS
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1. Professional forestry education came in to existence for the first time in the State of Telangana in the
year 2016 with the vision of Hon’ble Chief Minister Sri. K. Chandrashekar Rao, though ICAR issued
policy guidelines on Forestry education in 1986 itself.
2. The first academic year has began in the year 2016 and the first batch of B.Sc.(Hons.) Forestry will
graduate in 2020
3. Forest College and Research Institute, Hyderabad (FCRI) has strength of 200 under graduate stu-
dents in 1st, 3rd, 5th and 7th semesters of 4 year B.Sc. (Hons.) Forestry course. It is a compulsory
residential course
4. M.Sc. Forestry shall commence at FCRI from the year 2020 and Ph.D. Forestry from the year 2022.
Campus will have 326 students strength at full operational level
5. Admission in to B.Sc. Forestry at FCRI is through EAMCET merit.
6. There are 7 departments in FCRI viz., 1. Silviculture and Agro-forestry, 2. Natural Resource Manage-
ment and Conservation, 3. Wildlife and Habitat Management, 4. Forest Products and Utilization,
5. Tree breeding and Improvement, 6. Forest Ecology and Climate Science, 7. Basic and Social Sciences.
7. A total of 118 staff strength is sanctioned, out of them 66 are Regular staff including 49 faculty
members and 52 outsourcing staff members. Based on the requirement, the services are engaged in
a progressive manner.
8. FCRI is currently functional with 16 regular Faculty members 5 office staff on deputation and
15 outsourcing staff. Faculty selection is done by TSPSC. FCRI is temporarily operating from TSFA
Dulapally Campus.
9. Administrative sanction is given for infrastructure and facilities development with an outlay of
Rs 75 crore and construction works are taken up by TSPHCL.
10. The facilities include Administrative block, College building with 9 classrooms and 14 Laboratories,
7 departments, Men and Women Hostels, Kitchen and Dining block, Museum, Library, Herbarium,
Central Instrumentation Facility, 43 Staff quarters, protection wall and other infrastructure including
internal roads, pipelines, entry gate etc.
1 OVERVIEW
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11. Eligible students are extended financial support through summer internships, State Government
(TS ePASS) and other Scholarships
12. Student counseling is provided by assigning a teacher counselor, for a group of students, to guide and
motivate student for overall development
13. The faculty are sent for trainings in FCRI Mettupalyam, NAARM Rajendranagar, and ICFRE Dehradun and
have also participated in workshops held at FCRI with the faculty from Auburn University, Alabama.
(USA) and University of British Columbia, (Canada).
14. A month long student and faculty interaction is held by the Dr. Suzelle, faculty from University of
British Columbia at FCRI Hyderabad
15. Students are taken for Study Tour to see different types of ecosystems, various protected areas and
also Forest Research institutions across the country - IIFM Bhopal, ICFRE, WII and FSI in Dehradun,
TFRI Jabalpur, Kaziranga National park, Keloladeo National park, Bharathpur, Bandipur sanctuary,
Tadoba tiger reserve, IWST Benguluru, FCRI Mettupalyam etc apart from state Tour of Telangana
16. FCRI students are motivated to take on competitive examinations inspired by the B.Sc. Forestry
graduate fraternity who made in to All India Services. The students were also taught by 2017 batch
IPS trainee and 2019 All India IFS topper for a total duration of 6 months
17. FCRI study circle is opened and a faculty is kept in charge to guide our students for higher education
and competitive examinations
18. A faculty is appointed as coordinator to oversee various clubs activities and students are excelling in
extracurricular activities as well.
19. The senior expert faculties from FCRI Mettupalyam, Kerala Forestry college and Karnataka Forest
college are invited as visiting Faculty to take classes for students
20. Many workshops were organized by inviting experts in various fields for providing insights into estab-
lishment of Library, Museum, Laboratories, Research areas and faculty recruitment etc at FCRI Mulugu.
21. MoUs were signed with various institutions working in Forestry and allied subject for networking in
knowledge sharing and to collaborate in research. These include CCMB, CRIDA, IFGTB-Coimbattore,
IFB- Hyderabad, Auburn University (USA) etc.
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22. NSS unit started functioning by taking up various programs like Pacchatoranam, Blood donation,
Swatchha Bharath and Telaganaku Haritha Haram. Students are awarded credits for this in curriculum.
23. Participation in physical training (morning) and sports (evening) is must and is part of curriculum.
FCRI students participated in many sports competitions organized at various levels. V. Kailash an UG
student at FCRI has won silver medal in 400 m event at 2019 state level athletic meet.
24. Students in groups of five are sent for 15 days NGO Attachment for village stay in NABARD sponsored
10 watershed projects in the state.
25. Students are sent for 3 weeks Industrial Attachment in Forest based industries like ITC paper mills,
SPM, SCCL, Nurseries and Wood based industries.
26. Students in groups of five have also spent 45 days in Range Attachment, learning the forest skills
on field.
27. Faculty members shares the responsibilities in various administrative functions of the organization
like Hostel Wardens, Batch Coordinators, NSS coordinator, Club coordinators, Counseling etc.
28. The controller of Examination ensures smooth conduction of examinations and results are declared
on time.
29. A proposal for declaring FCRI as University as first of its kind in India. On recommendation of the
Governing board of FCRI, the EFS & T Department has forwarded the proposal to the Government
for approval.
30. On approval of the Governing board, job quota in the direct recruitment for the ACF (25 %), FRO (50%)
and FSO (50%) is forwarded by EFS & T Department to the Government along with the justification
report for approval.
Dr.G Chandrashekhar Reddy, IFS,
Addl.PCCF & Dean, FCRI
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2 INTRODUCTION
FCRI Hyderabad, the brain child of our visionary Chief Minister Sri. K Chandrashekar Rao, is established in
the year 2016. Located at Forest Research Centre Mulugu in Siddipet district, about 50 km from the city
of Hyderabad, FCRI provides world class facilities and opportunities to its students. At present, FCRI has
200 students pursuing B.Sc. (Forestry) course, which is a 4 year residential course and the first batch will
graduate in April, 2020.
The Government of Telangana issued orders for establishment of “FOREST COLLEGE & RESEARCH
INSTITUTE (FCRI) vide G.O.Ms.No.51, dated 09-10-2015, EFS&T Department. The admissions are com-
pleted for the Academic year 2016, 2017, 2018 & 2019. The campus initially operated from Telangana
State Forest Academy. The new institution came up in Forest Research Centre Mulugu in Siddipet district.
The FCRI is being run by the State Forest Department and managed by the Governing Board and Academ-
ic council constituted by the Govt. FCRI is an affiliated college of the Osmania University. However the
course design and other academic procedures are followed based on ICAR guidelines. The annual intake
of students is specified in different courses is as follows:
Course Beginning from Year Intake per year Total for all
years
B.Sc.(Hons) Forestry
2016 @50*4 200
M.Sc. Forestry 2020 @36*2 72
Ph.D. Forestry 2022 @18*3 54
Total:: 326
At full capacity, FCRI Hyderabad will have a strength of 326 students
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3 VISION AND MISSION
Emerging as a World Class Institution for Forestry Educa-
tion, Research, Management and Outreach.
• To bring out qualified forestry professionals for conservation and sustainable management of forest
resources.
• To develop appropriate methods through research for propagation of the plantation crops to meet the
demand from industry and domestic needs.
• Extension training to the farmers.
• Networking and partnership with similar institutions to synergise learning.
• To develop Agro forestry models suitable for different agro-ecological situations in Telangana State.
Location sketch of FCRI Hyderabad
MISSION
VISION
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GOVERNING BOARD
S.No Member Designation
1 Principal Secretary/Secretary. EFS&T Chairman
2 PCCF (HoFF) Member
3 Dean Forest College & Research Institute: MemberConvener
4 Prl. Secretary / Secretary Agriculture department Member
5 Prl. Secretary / Secretary to Government FinanceDepartment
Member
6 M.D. Forest Development Corporation, Telangana Member
7 Nominee of ICFRE Dehradun, Uttarakhand Member
8 Nominee of Director General ICAR, New Delhi Member
9 Vice-chancellor Osmania University Member
10 APCCF/CCF Research and Training Members
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Four non-official Members (one from forest based Industry and two from NGO organizations working in NRM sector and one progressive farmer among them one should be women member)
4 GOVERNING BOARD AND ACADEMIC COUNCIL
The Governing Board and Academic Council are constituted Vide GO. Ms. No. 07 dated 18-03-2016 of EFS & T Department. So far the Governing board met 6 times and Academic council met 4 times to guide the functioning of FCRI.
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• The Board shall be responsible for the conduct of all administrative affairs of the Forest College and
Research Institute, Mulugu, Siddipet District.
• Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing powers, the board shall exercise and perform the
following powers and functions.
(i) To approve the annual, revised or supplementary budget estimates, annual report of the Institute together with the annual accounts of income and expenditure of the Institute.
(ii) To provide for the administration of any funds placed at the disposal of the Forest College and Research Institute for the purpose intended.
(iii) To consider and approve the recommendations of the Academic Council.
(iv) To consider and recommend for the creation of new departments, new faculties and research centres on the recommendation of the Academic Council as the case may be.
(v) To determine and regulate all the policies relating to the affairs of the institute, in accordance with the rules and regulations of the affiliated University and Government.
(vi) To appoint such committees either standing or adhoc as the Board may consider necessary.
(vii) To approve agreements, Contracts and documents on behalf of the Institute and vary and rescind such agreements, contracts and documents.
(viii) The Board may for purpose of consultation invite any person having practical experience or special knowledge of any subject to attend its meeting. A person attending such meeting shall be entitled to such allowances as may be prescribed.
GOVERNING BOARD FUNCTION
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ACADEMIC COUNCIL
S.No Designation
1 Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (HoFF) Chairman
2 Dean Forest College and Research Institute Memberconvener
3 Professor nominated by VC Osmania Member
4 Professor nominated by VC PJAU Member
5 Director Telangana Forest Academy Member
6 Nominee of DG ICFRE Member
7 Dean Forest College and Research Institute, Mettupalyam or his nomine Member
8 Director LACONES-CCMB Member
9 Director IIFM, Bhopal or his nomine Member
10 Subject Heads of the Department FCRI Member
11 State Silviculturist Member
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Three expert members nominated by Governing Board chairman
Members
ACADEMIC COUNCIL FUNCTIONS
(i) The Academic Council shall, subject to provisions of the Act and statues of University and Board of studies in Forestry, University shall have power of prescribing syllabus, course structure and scheme of examination and evaluation of the Institute.
(ii) To make recommendations regarding rules and regulations in consistence with the provisions of the Act and statues of University and as well as ICAR regulations relating to all academic matters for the maintenance of standards.
(iii) To make recommendations for the Constitution or Re-Constitution of Departments/Faculties of teaching of the Institute.
(vi) To make recommendations regarding the admission of students to the Institute and determine the number of students to be admitted in each course offered by the Institute.
(v) To make recommendations and advice on the matters relating to management of libraries and laboratories establishment.
(vi) To recommend the qualifications for teaching and laboratories staff.
(vii) To make rules and regulations to the conduct of examinations and to maintain and improve standards of education.
(viii) To exercise such other powers and perform such other functions as may be prescribed.
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5 DEPARTMENTS AND LABORATORIES
The Academic Council vide its first meeting held on 02-04-2016 suggested establishment of following
Departments and Laboratories. The Governing Board approved the same vide board meeting held on
02-04-2016. The Laboratories are in final stages of establishment, in addition a Central Instrumentation
Facility is also to be established as per decision of board members
S.No. Departments Name of the lab
1 Silviculture and Agro-forestrySilviculture & Seed Technology lab
Agro-forestry & Soil Science lab
2 Natural Recourse Management and Conservation
Geomatric lab
Forest Entomology lab
Forest Pathology andMicrobiology lab
3 Wildlife and Habitat Management Wildlife and Forensic lab
4 Forest Products and UtilizationWood Science and Technology lab
Non – Wood Forest Products lab
5 Tree Breeding and Improvement
Tissue Culture lab
Biotechnology lab
Taxonomy lab
6 Forest Ecology and Climate Science Environment Science lab
7 Basic and Social SciencesIT lab
Biochemistry lab
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6 INFRASTRUCTURE AND FACILITIES
The government vide G.O.Rt.No.118, dated 31-08-2016 & G.O.Rt.No.173, dated 31-08-2017 of EFS &T
Department had given administrative sanction of Rs. 75 crore for developing infrastructure through
Telangana State Police Housing Corporation. The following facilities are proposed for the creation and
the same are approved by the GB and AC and these facilities are in final stages of development
IN HOUSE FACILITIES INHOUSE FACILITIES FIELD FACILITIES
Class rooms (50 Capacity) -4 Administration Block Solar power facility
Class rooms (30 Capacity) - 4 Placement cell Wood workshop
Rooms for Professors - 7 Medical facility Play grounds
Rooms for Asso. Professors - 12 Library Research plots
Rooms for Asst. Professors - 30 Guest Faculty Room Demonstration plots
Labs-10 Examination control cell Experimental plots
Geomatics lab Herbarium Nursery
IT labs (2) Video Conference room Medicinal plants garden
Board room (40 Capacity) Central instrumentation facility STP
Seminar room (60 Capacity) Student Activity Centre Rain water harvesting structure
Auditorium (400 capacity) Canteen Water source and distribution systems
Staff quarters- 42 Kitchen & Dining hall Meteorological unnit
Mini auditorium-70 Museum Generator room
Faculty Guest house Dean Quarter Transformer yard
Entry Plaza Hostels Men & Women Biofertilizer unit
Dean Quarter
Hostel boys
Hostel girls
Kitchen and Dining
Review meeting with TSPHCL MD & CE
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Foundation Day Nov, 2016
Classroom
Laboratary
April, 2017
Board Room
Museum
Infrastructure @FCRI Hyderabad
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Front Gate
Laboratory
Hostels & Mess
Computer Lab
Administrative Block
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7 FACULTY AND STAFF
The Government vide G.O., Ms. No.53 dated 30-04-2016 from Finance (HRM-I) Department has sanc-
tioned the following faculty strength based on Academic Council and Governing Board meeting held on
02-04-2016
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Designation Pay Scale Total No. of posts
1st Year 2016-17
2nd Year 2017-18
3rd Year 2018-19
4th Year2019-20
5th Year 2020-21 Remarks
I Teaching Staff
1 Professor 37400-67000(AGP 10000)
7 1 1 2 2 1 Regular
2 Associate Professor 37400-67000(AGP 9000)
12 2 2 3 2 3 Regular
3 Assistant Professor
15600-39100(AGP 6000)
30 6 6 6 6 6 Regular
Total:: 49 9 9 11 10 10
II Non-Teaching Staff (Administrative)
4 Dean 37400-70000UGC
1 1 0 0 0 0 Regular
5 Estate Officer/ Deputy Director
40270-93780 1 1 0 0 0 0 Regular
6 Adm. Officer 37100-91450 1 1 0 0 0 0 Regular7 Accounts
Manager37100-91450 1 1 0 0 0 0 Regular
8 AccountsSuperintendent
28940-78910 1 1 0 0 0 0 Regular
9 AdministrativeSuperintendent
28940-78910 1 1 0 0 0 0 Regular
10Stores &Equipment Manager 35120-87130 1 1 0 0 0 0 Regular
11 Senior Assistant
22460-66330 4 2 2 0 0 0 Regular
12 Care – Taker 40270-93780 1
0 1 0 0 0 Regular
13 Assistant Care Taker
16400-49870 1 0 1 0 0 0 Regular
14 Medical Officer 40270-93780 1 0 1 0 0 0 Regular
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DEPARTMENT WISE FACULTY STRENGTH
15 Librarian (UGC) 15600-39100 1 0 1 0 0 0 Regular
16 AssistantLibrarian
40270-93870 1 0 1 0 0 0 Regular
17 Farm & FieldManager
31460-84970 1 0 1 0 0 0 Regular
18 JuniorAssistant
16400-49870 8 2 2 2 2 0 Outsourcing
19 Driver 15460-47330 4 0 2 2 0 0 Outsourcing
20 OfficeSubordinate
13000-40270 8 3 2 3 0 0 Outsourcing
21Physical EducationTrainer
17890-53950 1 0 1 0 0 0 Outsourcing
22 MedicalAttender
13780-42490 1 0 1 0 0 0 Outsourcing
23 FarmCoordinator
21230-63010 1 0 1 0 0 0 Outsourcing
24 FieldCoordinator
21230-63010 1 0 1 0 0 0 Outsourcing
25 Sports Coach 17890-53950 1 0 1 0 0 0 Outsourcing26 Lab Assistant 25140-73270 9 1 2 2 2 2 Outsourcing27 Lab - Technician 22460-66330 9 1 2 2 2 2 Outsourcing28 Field Assistant 13780-42490 9 1 2 2 2 2 Outsourcing
Total:: 69 17 25 13 8 6Grand Total:: 118 26 34 24 18 16
Department ProfessorsAssociateProfessors
AssistantProfessors
Silviculture & Agro-forestry 1 2 4
Natural Resource Management and Conservation
1 2 6
Wildlife and Habitat Management 1 1 2
Forest Products and Utilization 1 1 2
Tree Improvement and Breeding 1 2 6
Forest Ecology and Climate Sciences
1 2 4
Basic and Social Sciences 1 2 6
Total:: 7 12 30
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FACULTY MEMBERS
TSPSC has been authorized by government for the recruitment vide G.O. Ms. No.110 dated 08-09-2016
by Finance(HRM-VII) Departmentt, based on recommended faculty positions in various departments by
Academic council and Governing Board. TSPSC has completed recruitment for the posts earmarked for
first 3 years. Total (30) posts were notified and (14) faculty members were required and are presently
working including the Librarian. TSPSC has recruited one Professor, one Associate Professor and 11 As-
sistant Professors and a Librarian. In addition, 9 contract faculties are permitted by Government. The 15
faculty members bring the educational experiences from 16 institutions in the country.
Sr No Name of the Faculty Cadre Department Subject Qualifications DOJ
1 Dr. G. Chandrashekar Reddy Dean
Natural Resources
Management
NRM Management
B.Sc. Forestry (Osmania)M.Sc. Life Sciences (JNU)
Ph.D. Environmental sciences (Kakatiya University)
PGPPM(IIM Bangalore)
28-02-2016
2. Dr. M. Mamatha Professor Basic & Social Sciences Forest Botany Ph.D. Mycology and Plant Pathology
(Osmania University) 31-01-2018
3. Dr. B. Sreedhar Associate Professor
Basic & Social Sciences Bio-Chemistry
M.Sc. (Biochemistry), Osmania University, Hyderabad.
Ph.D. (Biochemistry), National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad
(ICMR)
01-04-2019
4. Dr.G. Rajeshwarkumar Librarian Library
Library & Information
SciencePh.D. (CMJ University) 02-03-2018
5. Mrs. Sailaja V Assistant Professor
Natural Resource Management & Conservation
EntomologyM.Sc. in Agriculture, Acharya N G
Ranga Agricultural University 29-01-2018
6. Dr.B. Palanikumaran Assistant Professor
Silviculture & Agroforestry
Plantation Technology Ph.D. Forestry (TNAU) 30-01-2018
7. Dr. Kapil Sihag Assistant Professor
Forest Products & Utilization
Wood Science & Technology M.Sc. & Ph.D. (FRI, Dehradun) 03-02-2018
8. Dr. M. Chiranjeeva Reddy
Assistant Professor
Silviculture & Agroforestry Silviculture
B.Sc. Forestry (HNB Garhwal University)
M.Sc. Forestry (UAS, Dharwad)Ph.D. (Dr. YSP UHF, Solan)
29-03-2019
9. Dr. Reeja S Assistant Professor
Tree Breeding & Improvement
Forest Tree Improvement Ph.D. Forestry (TNAU) 29-03-2019
10. Dr. M. Shalini Assistant Professor
Tree Breeding & Improvement Tissue Culture
B.Sc (Genetics and biotechnology, Botany, Biological chemistry),
Osmania UniversityM.Sc. Plant biology and
Biotechnology & Ph.D. Plant Sciences (University of Hyderabad)
30-03-2019
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The following General Administrative and Non-Teaching staff is sanctioned for recruitment over a period of next 5 years in addition to the Dean post. The recruitment is taken up based on the need and workload. The General Staff is working on deputation from the Forest Department. Altogether 66 regular posts and 52 outsourced posts are sanctioned.
11. Dr. B. Suman Assistant Professor
Tree Breeding & Improvement Microbiology
Ph.D (Ag.) Agricultural Microbiology
(PJTSAU)30-03-2019
12. Mr.B. Jagadeesh Assistant Professor
Natural Resource Management & Conservation
Plant Pathology
B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture (Dr. YSRHU, VR Gudem)
M.Sc. (Ag.) Plant Pathology (University of Agricultural
Sciences, Dharwad)
01-04-2019
13. N.S. Srinidhi Assistant Professor
Forest Ecology & Climate Science
EnvironmentSciences
M.Sc. in Environmental Science,Osmania University, Hyderabad. 01-04-2019
14. Kum.P. Nikhitha Assistant Professor
Basic & Social Sciences
Agriculture Extension
M.Sc. Agriculture Extension (PJTSAU, Hyderabad) 06-05-2019
15. Dr. Priya Mhaiskar Assistant Professor
Forest Ecology & Climate Science
Forest Ecology
B.Sc. Forestry (PDKV - Dr Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi
Vidyapeeth, Akola)M.Sc. Forestry & Ph.D. Forestry
(Dr. YSP UHF, Solan)
10-05-2019
General Staff Outsourced StaffDeputy Director/Estate Officer Sports Coach – 1Administrative Officer Lab Technicians – 9Accounts Manager Field Assistants – 9Accounts Superintendent Physical Education Officer – 1Admin Superintendent Medical Attendant – 1Stores and Equipment Manager Office Subordinates – 8Senior Assistants – 4 Drivers – 4Care Taker Lab Assistants – 9Assistant Care Taker Farm coordinator – 1Medical Officer Field coordinator – 1Librarian Junior Assistants – 8Assistant LibrarianFarm & Field Manager16+Dean+49 Faculty=66 52
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At present, 6 staff are working at FCRI on deputation basis, in addition to Dean
Sl No Name Designation Regular / Out Sourcing
1 Sri. K. Srinivas, SFS., Deputy Director Regular
2 Sri. K. Aravind Reddy Accounts Superintendent Regular
3 Smt. M. Indira Administrative Superintendent Regular
4 Sri. K. Saidanayak Senior Assistant Regular
5 Smt. V. Vidyavathi Senior Assistant Regular (Deputation)
6 Sri. V. Raghu Forest Section Officer Regular (Deputation)
Sl No Name Designation
1 Sri. M. Sai Krishna Murthy Assistant Professor
2 Dr. B. Sangareswari Assistant Professor
3 Sri. G. Anjaneyulu Administrative Officer
4 Miss.VR Sweatha Assistant Professor
5 Sri. A. Bhupal Assistant Professor
6 Sri. A. Rakesh Sports and PT Coach
The Above staff is engaged for services through a selection committee and with the Government permission
F.C.R.I. Contract Staff
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Sl No Name Designation Regular / Out Sourcing
1 Sri. D. Ugandar Lab.Tech Out Sourcing
2 Sri. M. Parameshwar Lab.Asst Out Sourcing
3 Mr. D. Kishore Kumar Junior Assistant Out Sourcing
4 Smt. B. Sunitha Junior Assistant Out Sourcing
5 Sri. S. Suresh Driver Out Sourcing
6 Sri. B. Madhu Driver Out Sourcing
7 Sri. Satyanarayana Driver Out sourcing
8 Sri. B. Yadaiah Driver Out Sourcing
9 Sri. E. Anil Field Coordinator Out Sourcing
10 Sri. B. Sudheer Kumar OS Out Sourcing
11 Sri. D. Narsing Rao OS Out Sourcing
12 Smt. B. Nadiya OS Out Sourcing
13 Sri. B. Dhanraj OS Out Sourcing
14 Sri. G. Rambabu OS Out Sourcing
F.C.R.I. Out Sourcing Staff
Their services are provided through Sri.Karthikeya Services Company
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8 ADMISSIONS AND CUT OFF STATUS
In the first two years, candidates were admitted based on the Intermediate Science Score and for the past
two years the admissions are based on TS-EAMSET rank as per order issued by Government.
Cut off Marks/Ranks for admission in to B.Sc. (Hons.) Forestry Course for Year 2016, 2017, 2018 & 2019
Admissions to Bsc.(Hons) Forestry @FCRI
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No of seats
Cut off Marks %
2016
Cut off Marks% 2017
Cut off Ranks in EAMCET 2018
Cut 0ff Ranks in EAMCET 2019
1 General Category 23 99.00 99.33 3624 5682
2 BC – A 3 98.17 99.00 6003 7270
3 BC – B 5 98.83 98.83 4296 6868
4 BC – C 1 98.33 99.00 8353 16267
5 BC – D 3 98.83 99.00 4154 6212
6 BC – E 2 98.00 98.67 5948 10874
7 SC 7 98.50 98.33 5581 8394
8 ST 3 98.33 98.67 6094 6090
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9 COURSE STRUCTURE FOR B.SC. (HONS.) FORESTRY
The curriculum is designed based on the 5th Dean’s committee report and approved by Academic
Council of FCRI and Board of Forestry (Osmania University). The course structure designed for Forest
College and Research Institute, has the following format to include
I Year : Basic and Fundamental Courses
II Year : Principles
III Year : Production Systems
IV Year : Skill and Entrepreneurship Development
Semester No. of Courses Credits
I 9 21
II 9 23
III 9 24
IV 10 25
V 8 24
VI 9 23
VII 2 23
VIII 6 17
Total 62 180
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ABSTRACT OF THE COURSE STRUCTURE
Semester-ICourse Code Course Credits
BFC 101 Introduction to Forestry 2+0BFC 102 Dendrology 2+1BFC 103 Introduction to Agronomy and Horticulture 2+1BFC 104 Fundamentals of Geology & Soil Science 2+1BFC 105 Environmental Studies and Disaster Management 2+1BFC 106 Information & Communication Technology 1+1BFC 107 Basic Mathematics 1+1BFC 108 Communication Skills and Personality Development 1+1BFC 109 NCC/NSS/ Physical Education-I 0+1
Total 13+8 = 21
Semester-IICourse Code Course Credits
BFC 110 Plant Physiology 2+1BFC 111 Plant Biochemistry 1+1BFC 112 Principles of Silviculture 2+1BFC 113 Wood Anatomy 1+1BFC 114 Forest Protection 2+1BFC 115 Wildlife Biology 2+1BFC 116 Statistical Methods and Experimental Techniques 2+1BFC 117 Principles of Plant Cytology and Genetics 2+1BFC 118 NCC/NSS/ Physical Education-II 0+1
Total 14+9 = 23
Semester-IIICourse Code Course Credits
BFC 201 Forest Survey & Engineering 2+1BFC 202 Fertility of Forest Soils and Nutrient Management 2+1BFC 203 Forest Ecology & Biodiversity Conservation 2+1BFC 204 Forest Genetics & Tree Improvement 2+1BFC 205 Principles of Agro-forestry 2+1BFC 206 Forest Mensuration 2+1BFC 207 Rangeland and livestock management 1+1BFC 208 Agricultural Informatics 2+1BFC 209 NCC/NSS/ Physical Education-III 0+1
Total 15+9 = 24
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Semester-IVCourse Code Course Credits
BFC 210 Forest Management 2+1BFC 211 Wood Products & Utilization 2+1BFC 212 Ornithology & Herpetology 2+1BFC 213 Seed Technology & Nursery Management 2+1BFC 214 Ethno-botany, medicinal and aromatic plants 2+1BFC 215 Plantation Forestry 2+1BFC 216 Silviculture of Indian Trees 2+1BFC 217 Tree harvesting and ergonomics 1+1BFC 218 Study Tour of State Forests (10 Days) 0+1BFC 219 NCC/NSS/ Physical Education-III 0+1
Total 15+10 = 25
Semester-VCourse Code Course Credits
BFC 301 Forest Hydrology and Watershed Management 2+1BFC 302 Agro-meteorology and Climate Science 2+1BFC 303 Non-Timber Forest Products 2+1BFC 304 Economics and Marketing 2+1BFC 305 Forest Extension & Community Forestry 2+1BFC 306 Entrepreneurship Development and Business
Management 1+1
BFC 307 Experiential Learning(Student READY)
[SA3113/FB3106/FP 3106/ NR 3113/WL3103/BS3114]
0+6
BFC 308 NCC 0+1Total 11+13 = 24
Semester-VICourse Code Course Credits
BFC 309 Practices of Silviculture 2+1BFC 310 Forest Laws, Legislation and Policies 2+0BFC 311 Remote Sensing & GIS 1+1BFC 312 Recreation & Urban Forestry 1+1BFC 313 Restoration of Degraded Lands 1+1BFC 314 Wood Science and Technology 2+1BFC 315 Marketing and Certification of Forest Products 1+1BFC 316 Experiential Learning(Student READY) 0+6BFC 317 NCC 0+1
Total 10+13 = 23
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Apart from the courses, physical education in the morning and sports session in the evening are compulsory as part of curriculum. Theory class duration is for one hour and practical class duration is for two and half hours.
The coaching classes for the civil services examination and IFS examination and higher education admission classes are held beyond the regular hours for the interested students.
Semester-VIICourse Code Course Credits
BFC 401 Forestry Work Experience (Student READY, FoWE) 0+20BFC 402 All India Study Tour (30 days) 0+3
Total 0+23 = 23
Semester-VIIICourse Code Course Credits
BFC 403 Forest Tribology & Anthropology 2+0BFC 404 Forest Biotechnology 2+1BFC 405 Agro-forestry Systems and Management 1+1BFC 406 Wildlife Management 1+1BFC 407 Forest Eco-physiology 2+1BFC 408 Project Work & Dissertation- Student READY 0+5
Total 8+9 =17Grand Total 86+94 = 180
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10 ACADEMIC CALENDAR
1 Registration & Orientation Program 05-08-20192 Commencement of Classes 06-08-20193 Short vacation 05-10-2019 to 13-10-20194 Commencement of Classes after vacation 14-10-20195 Last date of Instruction 13-12-20196 Commencement of practical exams 16-12-2019 to 24-12-20197 Preparation Holidays 25-12-2019 to 29-12-20198 Semester final examinations 30-12-2019 to 08-01-20209 Short vacation 09-01-2020 to 19-01-2020
I, III, V Semesters
1 Registration & Commencement 20-01-20202 Summer Vacation 01-05-2020 to 31-05-20203 Last date of Instruction 19-06-20204 Preparation holidays 20-06-2020 to 22-06-20205 Commencement of practical exams 23-06-2020 to 30-06-20206 Semester final examinations 03-07-2020 to 13-07-20207 Short vacation 14-07-2020 to 31-07-2020
II, IV & VI Semesters
1 Registration & Orientation Program 05-08-20192 Commencement of Classes 06-08-20193 Short vacation 05-10-2019 to 13-10-20194 Last date of Instruction 07-12-20195 Preparation Holidays 08-12-2019 & 09-12-20196 Semester final examinations 10-12-2019 to 13-12-20197 Short vacation 14-12-2019 & 15-12-2019
VII Semesters
1 Registration 16-12-20192 Commencement of Classes 17-12-20193 Short Vacation 10-01-2020 to 16-01-20204 Commencement of classes after vacation 17-01-20205 Last date of Instruction 28-03-20206 Preparation holidays 29-03-2020 to 30-03-20207 Commencement of practical exams 01-04-2020 to 04-04-20208 Semester final examinations 06-04-2020 to 11-04-20209 Short vacation June – 2020
VIII Semesters
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12 FEE STRUCTURE
S. No. Particulars of Fee Amount of Fee1 Course Registration Fee
i. For General 1000ii. SC/ST/PH 500
Fee at the time of Admission2 Identity Card 603 Admission Fee 4404 Academic Regulation & Course Catalogue 1605 Student Welfare Fund 160
Sub Total 820Semester Fee
6 Registration Fee 3907 Library Fee 3308 Laboratory Fee 8009 Medical Fee 160
10 Tuition Fee 330011 Sports & Games Fee 28012 Examination Fee including Stationary 157513 Hostel Room Rent 880
Sub Total 7715Annual Fee
14 Sports, Games & Cultural meet Fee 73015 College magazine and student activities 50016 Student Health Care Scheme 40017 Study Tour 348018 Common Service Fee 1500
Sub Total 6610Refundable Fee payable at the time of Admission
18 Library Deposit 110019 Laboratory Deposit 110020 Hostel Deposit 364021 Mess Deposit 3640
Sub Total 9480Hostel Establishment charges
22 Hostel Establishment charges (per semester) NILSub Total NIL
General - at the time of Admission:: 25625SC / ST / PH - at the time of Admission:: 25125
Note1:At the end of final semester every student has to pay an amount of Rs. 400/ towards alumni fund.Note2: Seat cancellation fee General :2000 (within one month)Seat cancellation fee for SC/ST/PH: 1000 (within one month)
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13 STUDENT READY PROGRAM
Student READY (Rural and Entrepreneurship Awareness Development Yojana) to reorient students of B.Sc. Forestry for ensuring and assuring employability and to develop entrepreneurs. This module en-sures hands on experience and practical training. The following components, which are interactive and are conceptualized for building skills in project development an execution, decision-making, individual and team coordination, approach to problem solving,accounting, quality control, marketing and resolv-ing conflicts, etc. with end to end approach are implemented at Forest College and Research Institute, Mulugu. ICAR’s 5th Dean Committee recommended following 5 components:
i. Production and Marketing of High Value Forest Produce ii. Raising Quality Planting Material for Forest Regeneration iii. Apiculture/Sericulture iv. Ecotourism v. Wild Animal Health Management
Experiential Learning: Implemented in V and VI Semester. This program includes skill development and hands experience together termed as Student Ready Project (SRPs). The following modules were practiced to fulfill the above recommendations of ICAR’s 5th Dean Committee.
Topics1. Biofertilizers Production 2. Raising of Quality planting stock production3. Macro propagation of Bamboo for mass multiplication 4. Bamboo treatment and value added products 5. Propagation of herbal tea plants and standardization of tea curing 6. Identification and Propagation of high APTI avenue species Telangana 7. Propagation of snake and mosquito repellent plants 8. Propagation of dye yielding plants of Telangana 9. Vegetative propagation of wild fruits of Telangana 10. Mycorrhizal isolation and mass multiplication
Forest Work Experience: Implemented in VII Semester. This program includes the following modules.√ NGO attachment√ Urban Forestry attachment√ Forest Range attachment√ Wildlife attachment√ Industrial attachment
Students Projects: Implemented in VII Semester: This course provides students an understanding of the principles and procedures of the experimental design, layout, analysis and interpretation of data and technical writing. Each student has to work on a specific research project to be identified with the help of the supervising teacher.
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14 STUDY TOURS AND FIELD VISITS
The practical classes are to be generally conducted in field and exposure to various forest operations requires exploration of different areas as follows
• Field days in all semesters (During day)• Study tours
Telangana Study Tour (10) daysSouth India Study Tour (14) daysNorth India Study Tour (21) days
• Working plan tour (3 days)
During tours, students are exposed to various state and national educational institutes working in for-estry and allied sectors and get inspiration. They are also exposed to the innovative implementation techniques and the practical syllabus related to forest, wildlife Protected Areas for exposure and learning
To study different forest types, wildlife protected areas and habitats, agroclimatic zones of Telangana State.
TELANGANA STUDY TOUR
Date Visiting Place Objective of Visit
20/02/2017 Kamareddy • Visit to Kamareddy Govt., College (Forestry)• Visit to Machareddy VSS
21/02/2017 Nirmal Kadem
• Interaction with DFO Nirmal• Study of natural Forest, Wildlife habitate improvement works• Visit to Nirmal toys• Trekking in Gangapur Section 12 Km
22/02/2017 Jannaram• Interaction with Field Director Kaval Tiger Reserve• Study of Wildlife Management activities in Jannaram Division• GTD Khanapur
23/02/2017 Mancherial
• Interaction with DFO Mancherial• Visit to Gandharivanam Mancherial• Reclamation of Singareni Colleries & Plantations in Srirampur.• Nursery activities at Bheemaram
24/02/2017 Bhupalapally • AR & ANR plantations in Bhupalapally range & SMC works• Visit Power Plant.
25/02/2017 Bhadrachalam • ITC Bhadrachalam• Clonal nurseries & Clonal plantations
26/02/2017 Bhadrachalam
• Visit to Kinnerasani WL Sanctuary.• Interaction with Conservator of Forsts Kothagudem.• Base Camp / Trench woks• Plantation in Kothagudem Division• Visit ot Singerani Colleries Kothagudem.• Interaction with Padmasri Sri. D. Ramaiah
27/02/2017 Mannanur
• Visit to Environmental Education Centre• Visit to Vanamalika CBET Mannanur• ANR Practices/Fire lines• Tiger Safari at Farhabad & View point.
28/02/2017 Farahabad
• Camera traps, Mouse deer enclosure• Briefing about Phase-IV Census• Habitat Management works• Visit to WLM works in Tiger reserve, CBET at Mallelatheertham• Reloacation of villages – discussion and site visit
01/03/2017 Farahabad• Visit to Tiger Protection Base camps Pullaiah Palli• Visit to Saleswaram Waterfall & Trekking• Visit to WLM Works in Tiger Reserve, CBET at Mallelatheertham
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SOUTH INDIA STUDY TOUR
South India study tour is part of academics and the main purpose and objective of the visit is to make the students familiar about forest types, different ecosystems and major renowned institutes in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamilnadu and Kerala. Few institutes visited are
• Institute of Wood Science & Technology (IWST)
• Indian Plywood Industries Research and Training Institute (IPIRTI)
• Forest College & Research Institute (FC&RI), Mettupalayam
• Kerala Forest Research Institute (KFRI) and
• Kerala Agricultural University (KAU)
Apart from educational institutes, the students had also visited various Protected Areas to learn about
management practices and conservation activities carried out by different forest department. Some of
them are Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary, Bandipur Tiger Reserve (Karnataka) and Mudumalai Tiger Re-
serve (Tamil Nadu).
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NORTH INDIA STUDY TOUR
Covering North central, North East and North West India,
under this tour all representative ecosystems and important
forest research centers were covered along with Protected
Areas of high ecological importance. Few are listed below:
Sr. No Place of Visit
1 Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve, Maharashtra
2 Tropical Forest Research Institute, Jabalpur, MP
3 Indian Institute of Forest Management, Bhopal, MP
4 Desert Ecosystem, Jodhpur, Rajasthan
5 Arid Forest Research Institute, Jodhpur, Rajasthan
6 Keoladeo Ghana National Park, Bharatpur, Rajasthan
7 Indian Agriculture Research Institute, New Delhi
8 National Bureau of Plant Genetics Resources, New Delhi
9 Forest Research Institute, Dehradun, UK
10 Forest Survey of India, Dehradun, UK
11 Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun, UK
12 Indian Institute of Soil & Water Conservation, Dehradun, UK
13 The Energy and Resources Institute, New Delhi
14 Kaziranga National Park, Assam
15 Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi
16 Mawphlang Sacred Grove, Shillong, Meghalaya
17 Kani Tribe EDC, near Kaziranga, Assam
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FIELD VISITS
As forestry course is field oriented and field knowledge is very much needed in the curriculum students of FCRI are taken to various Field Visits according to course wise and practical and they will be exposed to field environments there
1. Visit to Coca Cola production Unit
2. Field Visit to Biodiversity Park, Gachibowli
3. Visit to Environment Protection Training and Research Institute (EPTRI), Gachibowli
4. Horticulture Model Nursery, Jeedimetla
5. State pollution contol Board (PCB)
6. Bhagyanagara Nandanavanam (Narepally) & Mahavir Harina Vanasthali National Park
7. Visit to INCOIS
8. Visit to National Institute of Rural development
9. Visit to Nehru Zoological Park
10. Farmer Training Centre (FTC), Rajendranagar
11. Visit to Agroforestry Unit, Soil Science laboratory PJTSAU, Rajendranagar
12. Visit to Effluent treatment plant (Jeedimetla)
Some of the Field Visits conducted in FCRI are:
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15 STUDENT CLUB ACTIVITIES
Ms. N. Srinidhi (Asst. Professor) is designated as a Club Coordinator
College life is the time during which students stay away from the home most of the time. So clubs pro-motes a sense of connection and togetherness of people having common interests.
FCRI has various clubs namely viz., Sports, Nature, Resident, Cultural, Literary, Sylvas, Fine arts, ICT/photography, Health and Hygiene and Birds Watching clubs. The main motto of these clubs is to en-courage the students in all activities which helps them to improve their skills and also in enriching the quality of taking responsibilities and standing of them.
The importance of clubs is that students acquire
• Leadership qualities
• Self confidence to handle real life situations
• Skills
• Experience
• Exploration
• Promotes competition; sense of unity
• Showcasing their talents
• Promoting awareness to the students as well as to others
Here are some of the events conducted by various clubs
1. Nature Club• Saucer Pits for Birds, Go green Ganesha
2. Bird Watchers Club • Bird Watching
3. Cultural Club• Bathukamma Celebrations
4. Fine Arts Club• Rangoli competition
5. Literary Club• Quiz competition, Debates
6. Resident Club• Hostel and Mess day
7. ICT/Photography Club• Selfie with Swachh Bharat
8. Health and Hygiene Club
9. Sylvas Club
10. Sports Club• World Yoga Day
• National sports day celebration
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16 SPORTS FACILITIES AND PERFORMANCE
FCRI have ample sports facilities and amenities for students to perform well in extracurricular activi-ties and students of FCRI always excel in sports and games at various levels in state
Following are the facilities
1. 200 mtrs Jogging Track
2. Basket Ball Court
3. Volley Ball Court
4. Tennis Court
5. Badminton Court
6. Table Tennis
7. Throw ball Court
8. Kabaddi Court
9. Gymnasium Hall / Gym Room
10. Kho-Kho Court
11. Cricket
Students of Forest College & Research Institute participated in the year 2018-19.
1. Participated inter-college tournament swimming women on 20/08/2018 at secunderabad orga-nized by Dept. of Physical Education, Osmania University, Hyderabad.
2. Participated inter-college tournament table tennis men on 28th and 29th August, 2018 organized by CBIT, Hyderabad.
3. Participated inter-college tournament cross-country men and women on 2nd September, 2018 or-ganized by Dept. of Physical Education, Osmania University, Hyderabad.
4. Participated 25th Golden Mile Run men and women on 9th September, 2018 at Gachibowli orga-nized by Hyderabad District Athletic Association, Hyderabad.
5. Participated inter-college tournament Basket Ball women on 17th September, 2018 organized by St. Fransis College for Womens, Begumpet, Hyderabad.
6. Participated AURA -2018 on 18th -20th September, 2018 organized by CBIT, Hyderabad and got 3rd place in Table Tennis women.
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7. Participated inter-college tournament Chess Men on 25th and 26th September, 2018 organized by Badruka Degree and PG College, Hyderabad.
8. Participated inter-college tournament Athletic Championship men and women on 1st and 2nd October, 2018 at Gachibowli organized by Dept. of Physical Education, Osmania University, Hyderabad.
9. Participated in Reliance Youth Foundation Games and Sport for men and women on 3rd to 5th October, 2018 at Gachibowli organized by Reliance Youth Foundation.
10. Participated inter-college tournament for men on 1st and 2nd February, 2019 at Siddhartha College of Physical Education, Ibrahimpatnam, Hyderabad.
11. Participated District cross-country championship for men and women on 9th December, 2018 held at Osmania University organized by Hyderabad District Athletic Association, Hyderabad.
12. Participated State cross-country championship for men and women on 16th December, 2018 held at NIT, Warangal organized by Warangal District Athletic Association, Warangal.
13. Participated inter-college tournament Kabaddi for women on 12th and 13th February, 2019 orga-nized by Kasthuriba Gandhi Women’s College, Hyderabad.
14. Participated District Athletic championship for men and women on 30th May, 2019 held at Nizam College organized by Hyderabad District Athletic Association, Hyderabad and V.Kailash (B.Sc (For-estry) 2nd Year ) secured Gold and Silver medal in Long Jump and 400mtrs race.
15. Participated State Athletic championship for men and women on 8th and 9th June, 2019 held at Khammam organized by Telangana State Athletic Association and V.Kailash (B.Sc (Forestry) 2nd Year ) secured Silver medal in 4x400mtrs race.
16. Participated in 22nd Summer Road Race for men and women on 9th June, 2019 held at Osmania University organized by Dept. of Physical Education, Osmania University, Hyderabad.
17. Participated in cross country championship for men and women on 25th August 2019 at Osmania university organized by Forest College and Research Institute.
18. Participated in inter college tournament chess men on 3rd sept 2019 at Bhavans Vivekananada degree college
19. Participated in inter college tournament volleyball on Sept 6th 2019 at Bhavans Vivekananada degree college Sainikpuri
20. Participated in Reliance foundation games for Men and Women on 19, 20 & 21st September organized by at Reliance foundation Gachibowli stadium.
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17 NSS (NATIONAL SERVICE SCHEME)
Under NSS Programme Forest College and Research Institute (FCRI) has conducted various events and awareness campaigns in order to mobilize the local communities and educational institutions.
Students of FCRI not only took up green challenge in the local community but also involved in various social activity programs like creating awareness on “Swachh Bharath”, “Telanagana ku Haritha Haram” Telangana social welfare schemes, “Beti Bachavo Beti Padavo”, “Rain Water Harvesting”, “Blood dona-tion”, “Importance of literacy” “Green Village”.
1. An awareness campaign was organised in the Narsapur village to educate the local communities on benefits of tree growth and how it help in reduction of environmental pollution. Under “Harithapa-tashala” programme students went to various government schools and motivated the young budding minds to take part in the noble Telangana ku Haritha Haram.
2. Vrikshaprasadam: Students of FCRI have distributed the saplings as “Vriksha Prasadam” to the gov-ernment schools and to the farmers and Anganwadi Kendras in the Narsapur village. They have mo-tivated the local communities to plant trees such as Neem, Tulasi, Maredu, Raavi etc which can be useful in performing their festivals.
3. Pachathoranam: To ensure “GREEN VILLAGE” where students have gone for roadside plantations in the Mancherial district.
4. Blood donation camp organized by Telangana State Forest Academy, Dhulapally.
5. Clean Up Programme: Students of FCRI have participated in the programme by collecting the paper wastes, plastic clean up activity in the premises of the Botanical garden @ Gachibowli and generated awareness regarding cleanliness i.e “Clean India is Green India” among the walkers and visitors.
Osmania University has sanctioned NSS unit for FCRI on 01-10-2019
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18 EXAMINATION AND EVALUATION SYSTEM
Fifth Deans’ Committee (ICAR) recommended examination and evaluation system is followed and some of suggestions recommended by Board of Forestry (Osmania University)
Examination External Theory (50%) and Internal Theory + Practical (50%)
Courses with Theory and Practical Mid-term Exam (30%) + Assignment (5%) in practical oriented courses + Practical (15%)
Courses with only Theory Mid-term Exam (40%) + Assignment (10%) (Internal)
Courses with only Practical
(100%) Internal
• Paper to be set by external: HOD shall ensure the coverage of syllabus. If needed moderation can be done.
• Evaluation to be done internally by the faculty other than the Course Instructor. Syllabus of the con-cerned course shall be sent to the external examiner, who shall prepare the question papers. For prac-tical, it is recommended that examination shall be conducted by course instructor(s) and one teacher nominated by HOD.
EVALUATION
Degree Percentage of Marks Obtained Conversion into PointsAll 100 10 Points
90 to <100 9 to <10
80 to <90 8 to <9
70 to <80 7 to <8
60 to <70 6 to <7
50 to <60 5 to <6
<50 (Fail) <5
E.g. 80.76 8.076
43.60 4.360
72.50 (but shortage in attendance) Fail(1point)
OGPA Division
5.000 – 5.999 Pass
6.000 – 6.999 II division
7.000 – 7.999 I division
8.000 and above I division with distinction
GPA = Total points scored / Total credits (for 1 semester) CGPA = ∑ Total points scored / Course credits
OGPA = ∑ Total points scored (after excluding failure points)/ Course credits
% of Marks = OGPA x 100/10
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19 SCHOLARSHIPS
The first four semester exams results are released from the Osmania University. The eligible students have applied for the fee reimbursement. Total (32) students have got Fee Reimbursement of Rs. 21950/- each for the year 2016 and (10) students have got MHRD scholarships of Rs. 10,000/- for the year 2016-17 and 38 students got TS ePASS scholarships for 2017-18 batch.
MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (MHRD)
• 2016-17 (2016 Batch (11) Students)) Rs. 1,10,000/-
• 2017-18 (2016 Batch (9) Students)) Rs. 90,000/-
• 2018-19 (2018 Batch (1) Student)) Rs. 10,000/-
• Total: Rs. 2,10,000/-
• Reliance youth foundation support for medal winners Rs. 10,000/-
• LIC: 2016-17 (2016 Batch (6) Students) Rs. 1,20,000/-
• The Social welfare scholarships TS ePass towards tuition fee for eligible students and Mess bill reimbursement @1000/month.
Sr. No Batch No. of Students Year of Scholarship Amount received
1 2016 35
1. 2016
2. 2017
3. 2018
4. 2019
Rs. 767350
Rs. 740850
Rs. 361780
To be released
2 2017 45
1. 2017
2. 2018
3. 2019
Rs. 799750
Rs. 210780
To be released
3 2018 401. 2018
2. 2019
Rs. 574880
To be released
4 2019 41 1. 2019 To be released
Total 161 3455390
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20 INTERNSHIPS
Students will have summer vacation every year during May and June and during that duration generally second and third year students are provided with summer internships in different organizations during summer vacation on voluntary basis, where students get some stipend. The student gets exposed to the organizational culture, work ethics, team spirit and the outcome of the work done. This is an opportunity for earning while learning.
Sl No Name of the Organization No.ofStudents
StipendAmount
1. Nehru Zoological Park 11 66000
2. Institute of Forest Biodiversity 12 72000
3. TSFA, Dulapally 4 32000
4. Amrabad Tiger Reserve (ATR) 8 48000
5. MCR HRD 2 6000
6. Eturunagaram 2 14000
7. Pakhal Wildlife 2 14000
8. IUFRO 13 126000
9. CEFNARM 31 210565
10. Green Morning 4 30500
11. Kawal Tiger Reserve (KTR) 4 24000
12. Foundation for Ecological Security (FES) 2 10000
Total: 95 653065
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21 LIBRARY FACILITIES
The FCRI library is a spacious and well equipped with modern facilities, where 250 students can be ac-commodated at a time and provides conducive environment for study. Exclusive reading room, reference section, Periodical section and Digital Library is available in the library. The services and operations in the Library are fully computerized. The library follows Open Access System for the benefit of the readers. Users can access library website by using the following link. https://libraryfcri.webs.com/
LIBRARY COLLECTIONLibrary has a total number of 3069 volumes with 502 titles besides number of printed journals, magazines, online journals and databases etc.
WORKING HOURSThe library functions from Monday to Saturday throughout the year except a few Holidays of national and social importance
• 8:00 am --- 8:30 pm on working days
LIBRARY LAYOUTThe college library is organized into 6 sections
• Circulation Section• Course Library• Reference Section• News Papers Section
• Periodical Section
• Digital Library
REFERENCE SECTION1. This section contains Reference Books such as Dictionaries, Encyclopedia, Atlases, Projects, etc., and
a copy of the each prescribed textbooks and other recommended books, which are prescribed in the syllabus.
2. Civil service and other competitive examination books are also kept in reference section.
3. The Syllabi and Question Papers pertaining to various courses offered in this college are collected and kept for the benefit of the student.
PERIODICAL SECTION
• The library receives about 5 national & international Journals and 20 Periodicals.
• All the current periodicals are displayed on the periodical racks.
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DIGITAL LIBRARY
The library provides facility of Digital Library through which e-journals, e-books and latest information can be downloaded. The users can access E-Journals through Science Direct, ICAR, NISCAIR, IAS (Indian Academy of Science), Indianjour- nals.com and National Digital Library, apart from these 200+ open ac-cess Journals and 500+ open access books can also accessed by the users at Digital Library.
BORROWING FACILITY
Category No. of. Books DurationUG Students 3 7 Days
Teaching Staff 5 6 Months
Non-Teaching Staff 3 2 Months
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22 HOSTELS AND MESS FACILITIES
Hostel is a place where food and lodging are provided for students. Students belonging to different regions and cultures stay together in a hostel. They learn the lesson of co operation; Students learn many things in a hostel. It makes their life regular and systematic. They learn the lessons of punctuality and discipline. They develop their personality. They learn to be independent. Students in hostel are guided by teachers and wardens.
B Sc. Forestry (Hons.) is a compulsory residential degree program. Forest College and Research Institute has excellent hostel facilities and infrastructure within the campus that make students feel comfortable and at home. There is a men’s hostel which can accommodate up to 150 students. It has a secure women’s hostel which can accommodate up to 150 students. Hostel rooms are with attached bathroom and are spa-cious, convenient, comfortable and luxurious which provide better environment for student. Hostels have two common rooms each where students assemble to watch television. They also discuss in groups about the daily events, current issues, etc. A hostel has facilities for indoor games. The men and women hostels have one combined mess, where the students are offered a choice of both vegetarian and non vegetarian food. Mess run on contractual basis by the students. Life in FCRI hostels is a community life. They live to-gether, eat together and go out together. They enjoy excursions and parties. Life is merry and jovial in our hostels. Generally the mess bill is around Rs. 3000 per month.
Left to Right: Women’s hostel, Men’s hostel and Mess hall
Hostel Building - Front View
Inside Mess hall
Hostel Room
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23 FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
To improve teaching, research and extension abilities, FCRI faculty were sent to various faculty develop-ment programmes in different institutes in India. Here are the list of such programmes
S. No. Title of the Training/WorkshopProgramme Date Duration
1.Orientation Course at UGC-HRDC, University of Hyderabad (Mrs. Sailaja, V) 13-2-2019 to 12-3-2019 30 days
2.
Training programme on Forestry Research and Education Management at NAARM, Hyderabad
All Faculty members8-17th May, 2019 10 days
3.
Training programmes at IFGTB, Coimbattore and TNAU, Mettupalayam, Tamilnadu.
a) Dr. B. Sreedharb) Ms. Nikitha, Pc) Mrs. Srinidhi, N.S.d) Dr. Suman, Be) Dr. M. Shalini
20-22nd May, 2019 3 days
4.
Training programmes at KFRI, Peechi and KAU, Thrissur, Kerala.
a) Dr. B. Sreedharb) Ms. Nikitha, Pc) Mrs. Srinidhi, N.S.d) Dr. Suman, Be) Dr. M. Shalini
23-24th May, 2019 2 days
5.
Orientation Course UGC-HRDC,Osmania University
a) Dr.Palanikumaran, B andb) Dr. Kapil Sihag
4th to 25th July, 2019 21 days
5Training programmes on Wildlifeforensic at LACONES, Hyderabad (Dr.Priya, R.M) 17-21st September, 2019 5 days
6.
Training programmes on Applications of Remote sensing, GIS and GPS in forest resource assessment organizedby FRI, Dehradun (Mrs. Srinidhi, N.S.)
2-6th September, 2019 6 days
7.Training programmes on Wood Seasoning, FRI, Dehradun (Dr. KapilSihag) 23-27th September, 2019 5 days
8.
Training programmes on Fieldidentifiication of important timbers, IWST, Bangalore (Dr. Kapil Sihag) 23-27th July, 2018 5 days
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CONFERENCES/ SEMINARS/ SYMPOSIUM
S.No Name of the Faculty
Title of the Conferences/ Seminars/ Symposium
attended Date
1. Mrs. Sailaja, V
National symposium on Entomology 2018: Advances andchallenges, Hyderabad 10-12 December,2018
2.
All Faculty members
ICFRE-Regional Research Conference: Identifiication of Research Needs for South Eastern States,Hyderabad
17th July,2019
3. Dr.Rajeshwar KumarLibrary Automation and Digitization, New Delhi 05-09 August, 2019.
4. Dr.Rajeshwar Kumar
Knowledge Sharing in Academic Libraries(I-KOAL 2018) held at Univ. of Hyderabad
26th &27th ,November, 2018.
5. Dr.Rajeshwar Kumar Academic Social Networks InKnowledge Sharing, Hyderabad. 9 Sept 2018
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Dr.G.Chandrashekar Reddy, Dr.M.MamathaDr. B.Palanaikumaran
National Conference on Towardsresilient Ecosystems: The role of forestry Research, Coimbatore 8-9 May,2018
6.Experts, All Faculty, FCRI and Students
Symposium on “Forest Graduate Fraternity came together toinspire B.Sc Forestry Students”.
10th August,2018
7. Experts and All Faculty of FCRI
Seminar on E learning at FCRI by Dr.Sai Bhaskar Reddy 1st September,2019
8. Mrs.N.S.Srinidhi Telangana EnvironmentCongress,NIMSME,Hyderabad 16-17 April, 2019
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FACULTY ACHIEVEMENTS/RECOGNITIONS/AWARDS
Faculty name Faculty Achievements/Recognitions/Awards
Dr. B. Sreedhar Received ICMR-Biomedical sciences award-2019.
Mr.K.Srinivas
Received Certifiicate of appreciation for the meritorious services rendered, on the occasion of 73rd Independence dayon 15th August, 2019
Dr.Chiranjeeva ReddyReceived Certifiicate of appreciation for the meritorious services rendered, on the occasion of 73rd Independence dayon 15th August, 2019
Dr.Reeja, S
Received Certifiicate of appreciation for the meritoriousservices rendered, on the occasion of 73rd Independence day on 15th August, 2019
Mrs. Sailaja, V
Received Certifiicate of appreciation for the meritorious services rendered, on the occasion of 73rd Independence dayon 15th August, 2019
Mrs. Sailaja, V
Invited as Resource speaker to deliver a lecture entitled “Integrated Pest Management on Soapnut Webbers” on 26 December, 2018 at Institute of Forest Biodiversity, Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE),Hyderabad.
Mrs. Sailaja
Invited as guest speaker to deliver a lecture entitled “Wood boring insects of quarantine signifiicance and their identifiication” to officers of State Agriculture University and officers from Department of Agriculture on 01 May, 2019 atNational Institute of Plant Health Management, Hyderabad
Mrs. Sailaja
Recipient of Best Photo Winner Award in “NationalSymposium on Entomology 2018: Advances and Challenges” held during 10-12 December, 2018, Hyderabad
Dr.Kapil Sihag
Received Young Scientist award by Society for Scientific Development in Agriculture and Technology in 2018 atJaipur.
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24 WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS
To get insights in to the development of institute in terms of infrastructure, research and academic programme, many workshops have been conducted in FCRI. Here is the list of such programmes
Sl.No Workshop Title Held on
1.“Laboratory Design and laboratory equipment for establishment of Forest College and Research Institute”, Hyderabad at Mulugu 03.01.2018
2. “Forest Graduate Fraternity came together to inspire B.Sc Forestry Students”. 10.03.2018
3.University of British Columbia – Dr. Suzie & Donica visit to Forest College and Research Institute, Hyderabad at Mulugu. 03.06.2018 –07.06.2018
4. Pedagogy of the future - A learning and adaptation course –Dr. Sai bhaskar reddy 18.06.2018 -18.07.2018
5. Networking and Collaborative Research with Scienti�ic Institutions in Hyderabad. 25.07.2018
6.Streamline and Academic Edify of Forest College and Research Institute, through UGC/ICAR, Hyderabad at Mulugu 09.08.2018
7.Strategies for Prioritizing Forestry and Agroforestry Research and Development at Mulugu
10.08.2018
8. Strategies for Establishment and Execution of Modern Museum at FCRI, Mulugu 17.08.2018
9. What‟s Next in Libraries? Trends, Challenges and Issues 23.08.2018
10. Series of E-learning workshops – Dr.Sai Bhaskar Reddy 01.09.2019
11.University of British Columbia – Faculty development programme. Dr. Suzie visit to Forest College and Research Institute, Hyderabad at Mulugu
11.02.2019 –07.03.2019
12. Tours and Field visit workshop for B.Sc. Forestry graduates 27.11.2018
Sr. No Resource Person/ Title of Lecture
1 Interaction session with 2018 IFS topper Mr. M. Naveen Reddy with FCRI students at Executive Hall, FCRI, Dulapally
2 Interaction session with Dr. Steeve Lee, Professor, UK with FCRI faculty and students on at Executive Hall, FCRI, Dulapally
3 Grassland management - Dr. Muradkar, Natural grassland management
4 Lectures by Dr. Kunhamu, HOD (Forest Biology), College of Forestry, Karnataka.
5 Lectures by Dr.Bharanidharan Wildlife Professor, FCRI, Mettupalayam
6 Lectures by Dr. Kumaran Professor FCRI Mettupalyam
7 Interaction with Manikanta Vijay IPS
GUEST LECTURES
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25 MOUs WITH OTHER INSTITUTIONS
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is a type of agreement between two (bilateral) or more (multilat-eral) parties. It expresses a convergence of will between the parties, indicating an intended common line of action. In this regard FCRI have made MoUs between National and International Institutes to work collabo-ratively and to exchange developed knowledge. Here is the list of MoUs made by FCRI:
Sl. No. Name of the Institute Logo
1 National Institute of Plant Health Management
2International Institute of Information
Technology (IIIT), Hyderabad
3 Institute of Public Enterprise, Hyderabad
4CSIR – Centre for Cellular & Molecular Biology,
Hyderabad
5ICAR – Central Research Institute for Dryland
Agriculture
6 ICFRE – Institute of Forest Biodiversity
7 ICFRE – Institute of Forest Genetics and Tree Breeding
8 Auburn University- Alabama USA
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26 IMPORTANT RESEARCH AREAS
SPECIFIC RESEARCH FOCUS IN TELANGANA
• Impact of the ANR operation in natural forest areas
• Propagation of gachagaya (Ceasalpinia bonduc)
• Agro-forestry species and their mass multiplication for farmers
• Seeds stands identification for forestry species of Telangana
• Mapping of major NTFP areas
• Impact of urban forest parks on health of people
• Study of man-animal conflict areas and suggestions in impacted areas of Telangana
• Bamboo propagation and extension
• Study on tank foreshore plantation in the mission of Kakatiya
• Pulp demand in Telangana industries
• FCRI herbal tea development
• Neem seed collection (co-operative) and processing strategies
• Bio fertilizer application studies in tree improvement
• Studies on High density planting model of yadadri
• Agro-forestry models for RoFR lands
• Mapping of five important successful species for ToF in each district
• Cassia auriculata silvics and uses
• Prosopis cineraria silvicultural studies
• Wood balance study of Telangana
• Tree fodders germplasum collection in Telangana
• Climate change impact on silvics
• Monkey menace control
• Lantana and Mahaveera weed invasion and control
• Decentralized nursery development and management strategies
• Identification of climate resilient species in context of climate change impact for Deccan plateau
• Yield improvement of Toddy species in Telangana
• Population studies on ungulates in outside forest areas
• Phyto-remediation and water purification
• Identification of pollution resistant species for urban avenues
• Wild boar management and control
• Succession studies in National parks in Hyderabad
(“RESEARCH IS TO SEE WHAT OTHERS HAVE DONE AND DO WHAT OTHERS HAVE NOT THOUGHT AND DONE”)
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27 FCRI STUDY CIRCLE
Introduction
FCRI Study circle is established with objective of guiding students of FCRI for various career development activities like Guest Lectures, Topper Talks, Orientation Sessions etc. ; Sofft Skills Development (Commu-nication skills, dabates, Elocution, Group Discussions, Interviewing skills, etc.) and providing coaching for Civil Services & IFS exam an other Govt. Jobs and also preparing them for MSc / ICAR entrance exams.
Coaching Strategy for FCRI Students:
A. 1st year as part of regular course curriculum 1. Motivation & Orientation sessions2. Basic Maths/Quantitative Ability Classes
3. English Classes
B. From 2nd Year onwards - Based on students aptitude, commitment, Personal counselling and screening test
1. Option A - Civils/IFS/Group-I2. Option B - Other competitive exams
3. Option C- Study hour based on the interest
Note: 1. Weekly 20 hours of Civils Classes (5*3hrs + 5hrs on Sat/Sun) 2. Each Mid-Sem exams for a Week( minus 20 hrs) 3. 30 days of Tours and Field Visits for 2nd and 3rd Year Students (minus 80hrs) 4. 400 hrs per year for Every student and 550 hrs for Advanced Batch in 2nd and 3rd Year 5. Total of 800 hrs for Every student and 1100 hrs for Advanced Batch in two years 6. Regular Coaching Classes compulsory for all students 7. Advanced Classes for only Registered Students (on Sundays, Public Holidays & Summer Vacation)
C. 4th Year Students: Coaching & Mentoring for Higher studies and continuing item (B) on demand/self study
Note: 1. 2 days of Regular Course Work of 8th semester 2. 1 day for Project Work of 8th semester 3. 2 days for Higher education exams Preparation (=20hrs), total of 170 hrs in 8th Sem 4. 2 days preferably sat & Sun for Civil Services preparation & Mock Tests (=20hrs) total of 170 hrs in 8th Sem 5. 7th Sem only self-study
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D. Resource Persons
E. Classes for 2nd& 3rd Year Students:
1. 6:30am - 8:00am and 6:30pm - 8:00pm for all
2. Saturday & Sunday classes and other Public Holidays for advanced batch and interested3. Classes on Video Conferencing - Relay/Record
F. Classes for 1st& 4th Year Students shall be part of schedule. 8th semester students can attend the Sat and Sun classes on civil services coaching along with 2nd and 3rd year students
G. Online Options- Students to use in the study circle on the above mentioned timings
H. Collaboration with Coaching Institutes for civil services coaching with cross subsidization model in lieu of use of accommodation and facilities at FCRI. Exploring with Neighbourhood college students (About 7000 students within a radius of 20kms)
I. IAS/IFS Optionals1. Geology- incorporate IFS syllabus and add 1 or 2 courses as non credit courses
2. Botany- selective readings or incorporate Advanced Botany as a course
3. Anthropology selected topics can be included in Tribology course
J. Optional Subjects (Forestry & Botany) Classes by FCRI Faculty for qualified PG Students
K. Monitoring of Students after Graduation:
1. Through Whatsapp Group
2. Regular Mock Tests/Interviews for qualified
Resource Person Topics Remarks
1 Naveen Reddy, IFS Topper
Geography, Environment & Biodiversity, Current Affairs
Available full-time from Oct to Dec 2019
2 Narasimha Reddy, DCF Indian Polity, Economy, Essay Writing, Attached to Dean FCRI3 Raghu, FSO Basic Math & Reasoning for CSAT On Deputation
4 Narender, FRO Vigilance History, Current Affairs, Maths,Telugu Literature (Optional) On Public Holidays
5 Md. Asif Ali, FRO Economy, Current Affairs, Mock Tests FRO Eturunagaram (OD basis)
6 Bachi Reddy, FRO FSP Medak Geography, Polity, International Relations On Holidays
7 S. Srinivas Rao, FRO Dammapet Logical Reasoning/ Basic Maths OD (basis)
9 XXXX G.K. Expert Contract basis
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FUTURE SCOPE FOR B.SC (HONS.) FORESTRY GRADUATES FOR HIGHER STUDIES
Forestry was one of the not so commonly chosen professional degree courses among the science stu-dents after class 12th. The duration of B.Sc.(Hons.) Forestry degree course is 4 years – a full-time resi-dential course. With the advancements and increased awareness in this area, this programme has now become one of the sought-after degree courses across India and abroad. For higher specialized works, one has to earn the highest degree in the field of forestry. Interested candidates can always go for M.Sc/PhD degree in Forestry that opens more career opportunities both in public and private sector.
This article highlights the future scope for FCRI,Mulugu B.Sc graduates to be placed at various institutions for pursuing their higher studies in the field of forestry and allied sectors.
Students aspiring for higher education in forestry have ample opportunities in various forestry instituitions across India and abroad. Some of the available options that have been widely pursued by B.Sc Forestry grads are as below:
1. M.Sc@FCRI, Mulugu Forest College and Research I, Mulugu offers M.Sc programme in Forestry from 2020 onwards for which a separate entrance examination will be conducted during the month of June-July.
2. M.Sc @ ICAR institutesICAR conducts all india entrance examination for admission (AIEEA) in the month of April/May to master degree programme in Forestry offered by SAU’s. The exam is followed by Counselling and the toppers are provided with icar-pg scholarship. To achieve this, the students have to prepare intensively on the syllabus prescribed for the entrance exam.
In many states, Forestry colleges are under State Agricultural Universities which are accredited by the Indi-an Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). These colleges offer M.Sc and Ph.D programmes in Forestry. They conduct their own university level Entrance examination for selection of students into M.Sc and the selection is subjected to the discretion of individual universities.
3. M.Sc@FRI,DehradunFRI M.Sc is a national level exam conducted by Forest Research Institute, Dehradun for admission to M.Sc Programs in Forestry, Wood Science and Technology and Environment Management. The selection criteria is based on the Entrance test conducted by FRI followed by Counseling.
4. M.Sc@ WII, DehradunFor those interested to pursue higher education in Wildlife and conservation, Wildlife Institute of India offers a two-year Master’s course in Wildlife Science and the degree is awarded by Saurashtra University Gujarat. For admission, a candidate will have to appear for a (National Eligibility Test)NET exam followed by Person-ality and Aptitude Test (PAT) .
From Beginning 2019, WII has introduced a 2-year residential Master’s course in Heritage Conservation and Management. Candidates will have to undergo online NET Exam followed by Personality and Aptitude Test (PAT) at Dehradun.
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5. M.Sc@NCBS, Bengaluru
National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS),Bengaluru is another premier institiute,which offers M.Sc. (Wildlife Biology & Conservation).The selection is based on Joint Graduate Entrance Examina-tion for Biology and Interdisciplinary Life Sciences (JGEEBILS) score. The shortlisted candidates will be called for on-campus interviews.
S.No. Name of the Institution Purpose Strategy Important Months
1 FCRI, Hyderabad M.Sc.(Forestry) Entrance exam preparation May/June
2 ICAR institutes M.Sc. (Forestry) Entrance exam preparation/JRF coaching
Application –MarchExam –June 1st
3 Other SAUs M.Sc.(Forestry) Entrance exam preparation/JRF coaching Varies with institutes
4 FRI, Dehradun M.Sc (Forestry)Entrance exam preparation followed by Counselling March
5 WII, Dehradun M.Sc (Wildlife) NET preparation followed by PAT February
6 NCBS, Bengaluru M.Sc (Wildlife Biology & Conservation)
JGEEBILS Exam followed by interview February
7 IIRS, DehradunM.Tech RS & GIS(Forest Resources &Ecosystem services
Entrance Exam, PI March/April
8 IIFM, Bhopal PGDFM CAT/XAT,Written Aptitude and Personal Interview
CAT exam process starts from August for the next academic year
9 MANAGE,Hyderabad PGDM(ABM) CAT,GD,Essay writing,PI CAT exam preparation
10 TERI, New DelhiM.Sc Climate Science & Policy /Env.Studies & Resource Management
Online Entrance test and Personal interview April/May
11 Central Universities(JNU/CUPB/JNTU
M.Sc. Environmental Studies Entrance exam preparation Check websites
12 Abroad Higher studies M.S. GRE/TOEFL
13 IPRITI 1 year Diploma in wood science
Qualifying Entrance Exam JUL/AUG
14 IIFM 4 months certificate programm on Chartered Foresters
Written Exam and PI Starts from April onwards
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6. M.Tech @ IIRS, Dehradun
Indian Institute of Remote Sensing is a prestigious institute under the Department of Space and consid-
ered the best institute for Remote sensing and geoinformatics studies.This institute offers M.tech with
specialization in Forest Resources and Ecosystem services affliated to Andhra University. B.Sc forestry
graduates are eligible to apply for this course. Selection is through an Entrance examination conducted
by the institute followed by interview.
7. PGDFM@ IIFM, Bhopal
Want to become Green Managers of the Future- then IIFM, Bhopal is the right choice for you. IIFM
offers two year Post graduate diploma in Forest management. PGDFM is recognized by All India Council
for technical Education (AICTE) and equated to a Masters Degree of an Indian University. The entry is
through a sequence of screening tests such as CAT/XAT tests followed by written Aptitude tests and
Personal Interviews.
8. PGDM(ABM)@MANAGE,Hyderabad
MANAGE, Hyderabad is another institute to be looked upon for producing Entrepreneurs. This institute
runs a two year course on Post graduate diploma in Management(Agri-Business Management(PGD-
M(ABM)).This also requires CAT score to screen initially followed by Group discussion, Essay writing and
Personal interview.
9. Other PG Programmes
Students who have an inclination towards Environmental studies can apply to various Central institutes
viz., JNU, CUPB, JNTU. Kindly go through their respective websites for selection procedure. The Energy
and Resources Institute (TERI) also conducts its own online entrance test and personal interviews for
M.Sc in Climate Science & Policy and M.Sc in Environmental Studies & Resource Management.
10. Short term courses
Indian Plywood Industries Research and Training Institute (IPIRTI) is conducting one year Post Graduate
Diploma course in Wood and Panel Products Technology for young science and engineering graduates who
are selected from all over the country based on the qualifying examination conducted by the institute itself.
IIFM, Bhopal, has recently started a four month certificate course on Chartered Foresters (Young
Professionals), which is approved by MOEF,GOI. The aim of the course is to develop business skills in
forestry scholars, so that they can grow as entrepreneurs. The admission is through a written examina-
tion followed by Interview.
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1. University of British Columbia.
2. Auburn University, Alabama
3. Oregon State University.
4. North Carolina State University
5. Colorado State University.
6. University of Toronto
7. Bangor University
8. The University of Melbourne
9. The University of Queensland
11. PG studies@ Abroad
There are more than dozen institutions at international level which lures forestry students for higher studies in different branches of forestry with fellowships. GRE score and TOEFL score is a prerequisite for applying into various institutes abroad. Some of the international institutes offering forestry courses are as below:
13. Career & Jobs
Just like any academic courses, students who have a B.Sc(Hons) Forestry degree also have an excellent employment opportunities. Some sectors where Forestry graduates can find jobs are:
10. Pennsylvania State University
11. University of Alberta
12. Virginia Tech
13. Yale University
14. University of Wisconsin
15. University of Georgia
16. The University of Sydney
17. University of Aberdeen etc.
S.No. Sector Purpose
1. Entrepreneurs Establishment of forest based industries
2. Private sectorIndustries/Plantation, nursery
Forest based industriesSCCLPaper millsPlywood industriesNTFP industriesPlantation corporationNurseries
3. International NGOs/NGO Young professionals4 Banking Sector Nabard and others
5 Forest & Environment Education Institutions
6 Government Forest field jobs, Scientists, other jobs
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BOOKS
ARTICLES
28 PUBLICATIONS
Dr. Chandrashekar Reddy IFS, Dr. M. Venkat Ramana, Dr. K Chandramohan and Ch. Sivaiah. The Flowering Plants of KBR National Park
Dr. Chandrashekar Reddy, IFS., Dr. K. Chandramohan, K. Srinivas and Dr. M Venkat Ramana. The Flora of Yadadri Hills
Dr. Chandrashekar Reddy, IFS., Flowering Plants of Mahavir Harina National Park
E. Satyanarayana, Santhosh kumar, M and Reeja, S. Soil Science Treatise 2/ed.Published by Jaya
Publishing house.ISBN No.:978-93-86110-92-3.2018.E. Satyanarayana, Santhosh kumar, M and Reeja, S. A Competitive Book on Soil Science for SAUs Entrance, JRF, SRF, NET & ARS 2nd Edition. Published by Jaya Publishing house.
ISBN No.: 978-93-87590-37-3.2018.E. Satyanarayana, Santhosh kumar, M and Reeja, S. 2018. Manures, fertilizers and soil fertility Management. Published by DnyanPath. ISBN.No.:978-93-87278-00-4.2018.
Reeja,S and Paramathma M. Genetic studies in Jatropha curcas L.2018. International Journal of Chemical Studies. ISSN(P): 2349–8528, ISSN(E): 2321–4902.Vol(6) No.4: pp 3261-3266.
Reeja Sundaram , S Kala and Parthiban KTGenetic Variability and Divergence studies in Prosopis julifllora DC.2018. Journal of Pharmacogno-sy and Phytochemistry. ISSN(E): 2278-4136, ISSN(P): 2349-82342018; 7(4): pp 3479-3484.
Reeja S, Palanikumaran B and K T Parthiban,2018. Variability Studies on Seed Attributes of Prosopis julifllora in South India. Int.J.Curr.Microbi-ol.App.Sci.ISSN:2319-7706.Vol( 7)No.3:pp 1216- 1223.Dhruval B, Reeja S , Deepak K and Arijith Roy, 2018.Mapping of Foliar Nitrogen mass from the gregarious sal and oak formations surrounding doon valley using hyperion data. International Journal of Chemical Studies.ISSN(P):2349-8528.Vol(6) No.2: pp 2457-2462.
S.Kala, K.Kumaran, A.R.Uthappa, S.Reeja , M.Prabhavathi, I.Rashmi and R.K.Singh Standardization of Clonal Propagation on Pongamia pinna-ta(l.) Pierre Through Improved Stem Cutting Method.2018.Indian Journal of Agroforestry. Article reference No.MS 871 is queued for publica-tion in forthcoming issue of IJAF.Proof attached.S. Kala, K. Kumaran, P. Srimathi, S. Reeja and R.K. Singh.2017. Journal of Tree Sciences. Studies on Variability, Correlation and Path Analysis Using Important Seed Traits in Bixa orellana (L). ISSN(P): 0970-7662.Vol (36) No.1: pp 93-102.
S.Kala, S.Reeja and K.Kumaran. 2017. First report on Success of stem cuttings on Simarouba glauca,Dc - An Easy method for Mass Multipli-cation of Superior mother trees.International Journal of current Microbiology and Applied Sciences. ISSN:2319-7706.Vol(6) No.4: pp 2646-
Mhaiskar Priya Rajendra, Milkuri Chiranjeeva Reddy and Reeja S . 2016. Vegetative Propagation of Pittosporum floribundum – A Lesser Known Multipurpose Tree Species. International Journal Of Agricultural Science And Research (Ijasr) Issn(P): 2250-0057; Issn(E): 2321-0087 Vol. 6.S. Kala, S. Reeja and Dr. K. Kumaran.2017. Development of Seedling Grading Technique on Eucalyptus tereticornis. For Improving Growth and Biomass Production. Indian Forester.In Press.
S.Kala, K.Kumaran, V.Subbulakshmi, S. Reeja, I.Rashmi, M.Prabhavati and R.K.Singh. 2016. Development of Epicotyl grafting in Pongamia pinnata - An improved vegetative propagation technique for high quality planting stock production. National Symposium on Agroforestry,
Jhansi.Srinidhi, N.S., Lingaswamy, M and Anji Reddy M. A review on the response of Mangroves to the Climate Changes. Disaster Advances. 12 (6). 2019. 2278-4543.Yaspal, K and Palanikumaran, B. Tree transplantation technique- success stories. International journal of Multidisciplinary and current sci-ence. February, 2018.
Jhansi Lakshmi, V., Sailaja, V., Prasad, Y.G., Katti, G.R., Chirutkar, P.M., Ramachandrarao, G., Padmakumari, A.P., Padmavathi, Ch and Prabhakar, M. 2019. Temperature driven development of the rice brown planthopper, Nilaparvatha lugens (Stal) (Hemiptera: Delphacidae). 2019. Journal of Agrometerology. 21(2): 131-140.
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POPULAR ARTICLES
• Palanikumaran, B., Yaspal, K and Dr.G.Chandrashekar Reddy, IFS, Dean, F.C.R.I. Vana Premi: clinical approach of tree transplantation technique, March 2018.
• Dr. Chandrashekar Reddy IFS Dean F.C.R.I. Sustainable cities: Developing Natural Forest Cover: A case Study from Yadadri, Telangana in Yojana December 2019
Sri. S.C. Gairola IFS, DG ICFRE @FCRI
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29 INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMMES
The aim is to develop collaborations in
A. Faculty Development programs B. Student Development programs C. Institution building
A. The faculty development programs are important as the young faculty members are if trained in • Drafting research project proposals • Research topics identification, • Imparting Teaching skills• Course designing• Faculty Exchange programs
This can mould the faculty in to good teachers and make a contribution to the students
B. The student development cooperation is expected in• Student exchange programs• Video conferencing classes• Visiting faculty support• Summer internships• Use of the Research facilities for project works• Entrepreneurship development training in Forestry related activities
C. Institution building support to FCRI The cooperation and guidance is expected in following areas
• Upgrading of the Laboratories• Establishment of the Digital Library• Establishment of the Natural History Museum• Cooperation for establishment of the centers of excellence in Agro forestry and Urban forestry
Dr. Janaki Ram Reddy,(Dean, Auburn University)
Dr. Steeve Lee (Prof. UK) Dr. Suzelle (Prof. UBC)
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30 BUDGET AND EXPENDITURE
Head of accountExpenditure
During
2016-17
Expenditure During
2017-18
Expenditure During
2018-19
Allotment
for
2019-2020
Expenditure during
2019-2020
010- Salaries 11.44 0 0 0 0
011- Pay 0 21.77 41.447 110.040 37.84
012- Allowances 0 0.405 0.432 3.460 0.26
013- D.A. 0 7.22 32.060 116.210 39.90
014- Sumptuary Allowances 0 0 0 0 0
016- H.R.A 0 6.46 12.354 32.920 11.29
017- Medical Reimbursement 0 0 0 2.00 0.32
018- Encashment of E.L 0 0.37 0.386 4.550 1.34
019- L.T.C. 0 0 0 2.00 0
021- Wages 0 0 0 40.00 0
060- PRC arrears 0 0.9 2.602 0 0
110- Domestic Expenses 0 0 0 0 0
111- Traveling allowances 0.08 0.2 0.668 10.00 0.18
113- TA/DA to Non-official members 0 0 0 1.00 0
121- Foreign Travel Expenses 0 0 0 30.00 0
130- Office Expenses 0 0 0 0 0
131- SPTC Charges 0.25 0.11 2.453 5.00 0.10
132- Other Office Expenses 5.75 4.98 4.840 20.00 5.39
133- Water & Electricity charges 4.8 5.95 5.939 30.00 4.50
134- Hiring of Private vehicles 0 0 0 4.750 0
140- Rent Rate & Taxes 27.44 48.28 30.00 42.90 40.01
160- Publications 0 0.98 0 5.00 4.08
200- Other administrative services 2.13 1.97 13.584 20.00 0.98
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Head of accountExpenditure
During
2016-17
Expenditure During
2017-18
Expenditure During
2018-19
Allotment
for
2019-2020
Expenditure during
2019-2020
211- Material & supplies 0 1.05 0 0 0
240- Petrol, Oil and Lubricants 1.19 2.51 2.847 10.00 1.73
260- Advertising & Publicity 0 0 0 0.5 0
284- Other payments 0 5 9.996 10.00 0
300- Other contractual ser-vices
0 39.99 39.973 122.90 33.96
302- Outsource engagements 0 0 0 20.00 0
340- scholarships 0 0 0 10.30 2.94
503- Other expenditure 19.63 3.8 21.037 50.00 9.77
511- M.O.V 0 0.74 0.456 2.00 0.39
512- Purchase of Motor vehi-cles
0 0 36.124 20.00 0
521- Purchases 7.64 201.5 0.949 275.00 13.06
522- Tools & Plant 0 0 0 250.00 68.76
Sub Total:: 80.35 354.18 258.138 1250.58 276.80
530/ 531-
Major works 872.42 996.99 728.09 4000.00 689.91
GRAND TOTAL:- 930.47 1351.23 986.228 5250.58 966.77
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FCRI Forest College and Research Institute
ICAR Indian Council of Agricultural Research
NSS National Service Scheme
READY Rural and Entrepreneurship Awareness Development Yojana
EAMCET Engineering Agricultural and Medical Common Entrance Test
TSPSC Telangana State Public Service Commission
TSFA Telangana State Forest Academy
TSPHCL Telangana State Police Housing Corporation ltd
NAARM National Academy of Agricultural Research Management
ICFRE Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education
WII Wildlife Institute of India
FSI Forest Survey of India
TFRI Tropical Forest Research Institute
IWST Institute of Wood Science and Technology
CRIDA The Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture
IFGTB Institute of Forest Genetics and Tree Breeding
IFB Institute of Forest Biodiversity
NGO Non- Governmental Organizations
ITC India Tobacco Company Limited
SPM Sirpur Paper Mills
SCCL Singareni Collieries Company Limited
EFS & T Environment, Forest Science and Technology
ACF Assistant Conservator of Forest
FRO Forest Range Officer
FSO Forest Section Officer
HoFF Head of Forest Force
APCCF Additional Principle Chief Conservator of Forest
CCF Chief Conservator of Forest
PJTAU Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University
LACONES Laboratory for the Conservation of Endangered Species
CCMB Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology
31 ABBREVIATIONS
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IIFM Indian Institute of Forest Management
DG Director General
VC Vice Chancellor
STP Sewage Treatment Plan
JNU Jawaharlal Nehru University
IIM Indian Institute of Management
ICMR Indian Council of Medical Research
TNAU Tanil Nadu Agriculture University
HNB Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna
YSP UHF Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry
PDKV Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth
NCC National Cadet Corp
FoWE Forestry Work Experience
SRP Student Ready Project
TA Travelling Allowance
DA Dearness Allowance
L.T.C. Leave Travel Concession
PRC Pay Revision Commission
DFO Divisional Forest Officer
CBET Community Based Eco Tourism
PCB State pollution control Board
FTC Farmer Training Centre
INCOIS Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services
ICT Information and Communications Technology
HOD Head of the Department
MHRD Ministry of Human Resource Development
NISCAIR National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources
UGC University Grants Commission
KFRI Kerala Forest Research Institute
MoU Memorandum of Understanding
IFS Indian Forest Service
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