Eleven officers from the Manipur State Forest Service cadre have been promoted to the prestigious Indian Forest Service (IFS), marking a moment of pride and recognition of their dedicated service and professional competence.

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India, issued an order, approving the Select List for the year 2023 for promotion from the State Forest Service of Manipur cadre to the IFS.

As per the order, the approval was granted by the Union Public Service Commission in exercise of the provisions contained in Sub-Regulation 3 of Regulation 7 of the Indian Forest Service (Appointment by Promotion) Regulations, 1966. The Select List includes the names of eligible officers to fill promotion quota vacancies in the Manipur cadre of the Indian Forest Service.
The officers included in the Select List 2023 are Dr. Leishangthem Jeeceelee, Napolean Rongmei, Waikhom Romabai, Laishram Gitla, S.L. Niangthianhoi, Mahamuda Begum, Elangbam Nirmala Chanu, Dr. Rebika Soibam Chanu, Chinpilhing Kipgen, D. John Sha, and Vahneichong Singson.

The Indian Forest Service, one of the three All India Services, plays a crucial role in the management and conservation of forests, environment, and wildlife resources across the country. The elevation of these officers to the national cadre is expected to strengthen forest administration and governance in Manipur while also recognising the contribution of state service officers.