Archive · 28 May 2025
Odisha Forest Staff Demand Reforms and Better Grievance Redressal
Forest workers in Odisha, India, are asking for changes in their jobs because they are not happy.
They want a special group to handle tough situations and a commission to listen to their problems.
After a forest guard was killed, they feel it's time for a change.
They want to split the work so some people handle routine tasks and others focus on catching lawbreakers.
They want special training and more power for the new teams.
The workers have given a deadline, saying they will protest if their demands are not met.
The government is considering their requests.
Odisha forest staff demand a forest commission following the killing of a forest guard.
The association seeks better grievance redressal and departmental reforms.
They propose segregating personnel for enforcement and routine duties.
A Special Striking Force (SSF) is proposed, with dedicated training and authority.
A June 22 deadline was set for their demands, threatening peaceful protest.
- Who
- Odisha Non-gazetted Forest Service Association and forest minister Ganesh Ram Singkhuntia.
- What
- Odisha Non-gazetted Forest Service Association demands a forest commission for reforms, better grievance redressal, segregation of duties, and a Special Striking Force.
- When
- The association set a June 22 deadline for their demands.
- Where
- Odisha, India.
- Why
- To address grievances, improve welfare, and bring about transformation in the forest department after a forest guard was murdered and concerns about current practices.
Forest Minister
Forest Service Association
Reforms and Grievance Redressal
Forest Minister
Advocates for a forest commission to address grievances and implement necessary changes.
Forest Service Association
The forest minister will look into the demands and consult with senior forest officers.
Special Striking Force (SSF)
Forest Minister
Demands the formation of SSF units with dedicated personnel, special training, and power to fire when required.
Forest Service Association
Unstated.
Segregation of Duties
Forest Minister
Suggests segregation of personnel for enforcement and routine duties.
Forest Service Association
Unstated.
- Association
- Odisha Non-gazetted Forest Service Association
- Location of Incident
- Dhenkanal's Hindol range
- Deadline
- June 22
- Minister's Response
- Forest Minister Ganesh Ram Singkhuntia
- Proposed unit
- Special Striking Force (SSF)