Senior IFS officer Aseem Shrivastava (IFS:1988:MP) is anticipated to assume the role of the next Head of the Forest Force (HoFF) at the rank of Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF) in the state. The incumbent HoFF, Abhay Kumar Patil (IFS:1986:MP), is scheduled to retire on January 31. If appointed, Aseem Shrivastava’s tenure as the Forest Force Chief will extend until July 2025.
The race for the position involves five officers from the 1988 batch of the Indian Forest Service. Atul Srivastava oversees the work planning branch, RK Yadav is in charge of Administration-I, PK Singh leads the research and extension branch, while Kamlesh Chaturvedi and BK Ambede are currently on deputation in Delhi.
Traditionally, the Forest Department has followed the practice of appointing the most senior officer as the Chief of the Forest Force. In this context, Aseem Shrivastava’s name is prominently considered for the coveted position.
