The annual passing out parade for 69th and 70th batch of Forest Guards was held at Kashmir Forest Training School (KFTS), Chitternar Bandipora.
Commissioner Secretary Forests, Ecology and Environment, Sanjeev Verma was chief guest on the occasion.
The event was attended by Principal Chief Conservator of Forests Dr. Mohit Gera, Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, T Rabi Kumar, Deputy Commissioner, Bandipora, Dr. Owais Ahmed, Conservator of Forests, Kashmir North Circle Sopore, Irfan Rasool Wani and senior officers from Department of Forests, civil administration and Police.
The programme started with presentation of guard of honour to the chief guest followed by passing out parade by the trainees of 69th and 70th Forest Guard Training Course, contingent of Forest Protection Force, Army GoodWill School Bandipora, NCC and the Police Band of J&K Police.
Tawheed Ahmad Deva, Conservator of Forests Working Plan Circle delivered the welcome address while Riyaz Malik, Principal Kashmir Forest Training School, Chitternar Bandipora presented the course report.
Speaking on the occasion, Commissioner Secretary congratulated the trainees for completing six month’s training successfully.
