India’s First Forestry University In Telangana

First of its kind in India, the University of Forestry (UOF) Telangana Act 2022 was approved by the State Assembly and Council. This University will eventually pave the way for establishing an evolved ecosystem around forestry, research, education, and public outreach initiatives on afforestation.

Across the world, only Russia and China have universities that are dedicated to forests.

KCR govt has decided to nurture Forest College and Research Institute (FCRI) as a world-class institution for forestry, education, research, extension, and outreach. For this purpose, it has been proposed to upgrade FCRI Hyderabad into a full-fledged university.

The UoF will focus on producing qualified forestry professionals for the conservation and sustainable management of forest resources. It will strive to develop agro-forestry models suitable for different agro-ecological situations to reduce pressure on natural forests, economic upliftment of farming communities, and enhance ecological conditions.

Once the FCRI is upgraded to University, it is proposed to start additional 18 programs like Ph.D. courses, diploma and certificate courses in Urban Forestry, Nursery Management, Agro-Forestry, Tribal Livelihood Enhancement, Forest Entrepreneurship, Climate-smart Forestry, and Forest Parks Management.

The University is expected to play a vital role in Telangana Ku Haritha Haram, the flagship initiative of the KCR government that has received widespread appreciation from all over.