The second day of the National Outreach Workshop at ICFRE-Forest Research Institute (FRI), Dehradun, focused on Forest Fire Research and Knowledge Management under AICRP-14. Chaired by Dr. Rajesh Sharma, DDG (Research), ICFRE.The session began with a comprehensive presentation by Smt. Richa Mishra, IFS, Head, Silviculture & Forest Management Division, who emphasized integrated fire management strategies, early warning systems, and ecological thresholds in pine-dominated forests.
Innovations in fire-fighting tools were showcased by Prof. Inderdeep Singh, IIT Roorkee, introducing equipment such as Jhappa (a fire smothering broom), fire rakes, and a fire sickle, all designed for efficient forest fire control. Ms. Srivastava from DRDO-CFEES, New Delhi, detailed the latest in fire safety gears, including SCBA kits, protective clothing, and alert systems aimed at frontline responder safety.
Interactive discussions raised region-specific challenges—from the North-East’s and North-Western Himalayan regions, which are having remote terrain to the urgent need for commercial availability of fire fighting equipment, as highlighted by IFS officers from Meghalaya and Himachal Pradesh, respectively.
The second half spotlighted the transformative role of social media in fire prevention. Dr.Ujjwal Chugh’s presentation, “From Fire to Fame,” emphasized platforms as real-time tools for awareness and early warnings. Notable success stories included Mr. Ripu Daman Bevli’s “Ploggers of India” movement and Odisha’s “Sabuj Smriti Abhyan” campaign.
The day concluded with future directions presented by Dr. Rajesh Sharma and concluding remarks from Dr. Renu Singh, Director, ICFRE-FRI, calling for sustained collaboration and research. The workshop ended with a vote of thanks by Dr. V.K. Varshney. The event saw participation from officials, researchers, and stakeholders nationwide in hybrid mode, coordinated by a team led by Dr.Vipin Parkash, Dr. K.P. Singh, Dr. M.S. Bhandari, and Dr. Amit Verma.
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