Sachin Malik Lucknow: Five trainee officers of the 2024 batch of the Indian Forest Service (IFS) Paid a courtesy call on Chief Secretary S.P. Goyal.
The Chief Secretary extended his best wishes to all the trainee officers for a bright future and called upon them to serve the State with complete commitment and dedication. He said that, in accordance with the Government vision, ensuring that the benefits of departmental Schemes and Programmes reach Eligible beneficiaries is the Primary responsibility of every officer. He urged the officers to discharge their duties with utmost Sincerity, integrity and Sensitivity.
The Chief Secretary laid special emphasis on the maximum use of modern technology in activities related to environmental and forest conservation. He highlighted the need to Promote Plantation, Protect and Enhance forest areas and increase Public Participation in the conservation of natural resources. He said that environmental Protection is not the sole responsibility of Government departments; the active Participation of every Section of Society is Essential.
He said that maintaining a balance between development and the conservation of natural resources is an important need of the Present time. A long-term approach Should be adopted in matters related to forests and the environment, ensuring an appropriate balance between development and environmental Conservation.
The Chief Secretary said that Good Governance is one in which decisions are transparent, actions are accountable and ordinary citizens receive the benefits of Government services without unnecessary difficulties. He urged the officers to work in a spirit of teamwork and Stressed the need to further Strengthen inter-departmental Coordination.
Senior officials of the Forest Department were also Present on the Occasion.
