Mysuru: Nationwide Forest Martyrs Day was organised by the Forest Division at Aranya Bhavan, Ashokapuram within the metropolis this morning.
As a part of the programme, wreaths have been positioned on the Martyrs Memorial in Aranya Bhavan premises, that has the names of 61 Forest Division personnel who attained martyrdom from the yr 1966 engraved on the pillar.
Metropolis Police Commissioner Seema Latkar, who was the chief visitor, stated that the Forest Division personnel play a crucial function in safeguarding our pure ecosystems, inexperienced belts and Eco-Delicate Zones (ESZs).
“Their duties lengthen past mere conservation — they’re frontline defenders of biodiversity, combating unlawful actions akin to poaching, unlawful logging, encroachment and forest fires, usually beneath difficult and harmful situations,” she stated.
Forest officers, rangers and floor workers patrol huge and typically distant forest areas, guaranteeing that legal guidelines governing wildlife safety, forest conservation and environmental safety are enforced, she famous.
“Tragically, the responsibility of defending these invaluable sources comes with vital private danger. Thus far, 61 Forest officers have misplaced their lives within the line of responsibility, highlighting the perils concerned in forest conservation,” the Police Commissioner stated and added, “their sacrifices underline the significance of their work, reminding society of the essential want to guard the pure world not just for right now however for future generations.”
Govt Director of Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens, Mysuru D. Mahesh Kumar, an IFS officer, highlighted the influence of human greed on the surroundings, stating that it has led to the destruction of forests and exacerbated human-elephant conflicts.
“Once I joined the service, there have been 13 to twenty Forest officers who had misplaced their lives within the line of responsibility. That quantity has now risen to 61. These officers have confronted assaults from poachers, smugglers and harmful wildlife. Regardless of these challenges, Forest Division workers proceed to indicate unwavering dedication to defending the surroundings, usually working with restricted sources however with a profound sense of responsibility,” he stated.
As a part of the programme, floral tributes have been provided to the portraits of IFS Officers, DCF Srinivas and Manikandhan, who additionally misplaced their lives within the line of responsibility. Earlier, Police personnel shot a number of rounds within the air to wish for the departed soul of martyrs, by observing a two-minute silence.
Conservator of Forest (working plan) Ravindra, DCFs Dr. Okay.N. Basavaraj, Shankaregowda and Dr. I.B. Prabhugowda, ACFs, RFOs, DRFOs and members of the family of Forest Division workers at Aranya Bhavan have been current.