Right to Information
Proactive Disclosure of Information under Chapter-II Section 4 (1) (b) of RTI Act, 2005
as on 31.7.2024
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S.No. |
Particulars |
Information |
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1. Organisation and Function |
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1.1 |
Particulars of its organization, functions and duties [Section 4(1) (b) (i) |
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1.1.1 |
Name and Address of the Organisation |
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF FOREST MANAGEMENT Nehru Nagar, Bhopal-462003 |
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1.1.2 |
Head of the Organisation |
Dr. K. Ravichandran, IFS DIRECTOR |
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1.1.3 |
Vision, Mission and Key objectives |
Vision, Mission and Key objectives  Format - PDF Size - 48KB Language - English |
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1.1.4 |
Function and duties |
As per DoPT and MoEF and CC, GoI norms and as per the attached MoA |
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1.1.5 |
Organisation Chart |
Organisation Chart |
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1.1.6 |
Any other details-the genesis, inception, formation of the department and the HoDs from time to time as well as the committees/ Commissions constituted from time to time have been dealt |
Various committees formed from time to time have been uploaded under RTI/Institute website. The details of the earlier Director, IIFM, Bhopal Format - PDF Size - 335KB Language - English
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1.2 |
Power and duties of its officers and employees [ Section 4(1) (b) (ii)] |
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1.2.1 |
Powers and duties of officers (administrative, financial and judicial) |
Powers and duties of officers |
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1.2.2 |
Power and duties of other employees |
Power and duties of other employees |
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1.2.3 |
Rules/ orders under which powers and duty are derived and |
As per DoPT and MoEF and CC, GoI norms and as per the attached MoA |
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1.2.4 |
Exercised |
As per DoPT and MoEF and CC, GoI Norms |
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1.2.5 |
Work allocation |
Done by Director/CAO as per need from time to time |
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1.3 |
Procedure followed in decision making process [Section 4(1) (b) (iii)] |
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1.3.1 |
Process of decision making Identify key decision making points |
Board of Governors and Director, IIFM |
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1.3.2 |
Final decision making authority |
Secretary MoEF and CC in the capacity as Chairperson, BoG/ Director IIFM |
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1.3.3 |
Related provisions, acts, rules etc. |
Delegation of powers issued by MoEF and CC |
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1.3.4 |
Time limit for taking a decisions, if any |
Depends upon the matter and the targets are achieved as per Administrative and Academic calendar from time to time. |
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1.3.5 |
Channel of supervision and accountability |
Channel of Supervision is as per the organizational structure of IIFM, Bhopal and every employee is accountable towards the duties assigned from time to time. |
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1.4 |
Norms for discharge of functions [ Section 4(1) (b) (iv)] |
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1.4.1 |
Nature of functions/services offered |
Education, Research, Consultancy and Training |
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1.4.2 |
Norms/ standards for functions/ service delivery |
As per the handbook and other manuals for the respective task |
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1.4.3 |
Process by which these services can be accessed |
The Institute follows Central Government Rules and procedure as well as those laid down by the Board of Governors for discharge of its functions in respect of administrative and establishment matters and the norms/procedures as laid down by the Board of Governors and other various Committees for the discharge of its functions related to academic, training, research and consulting activities. |
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1.4.4 |
Time-limit for achieving the targets |
Depends upon the matters |
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1.4.5 |
Process of redress of grievances |
Various committees have been formed as per mandatory guidelines of various categories. All grievances are redressed by the respective committees constituted and through portal https://iifm.edugrievance.com also |
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1.5 |
Rules, regulations, instruction manual and records for discharging functions [Section 4(1) (b) (v)] |
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1.5.1 |
Title and nature of the record/ manual /instruction. |
Various rules, manuals and regulations have been attached at point no. 1.5.3 |
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1.5.2 |
List of Rules, regulations, instructions manuals and records. |
1. Memorandum of Association and Rules 2. Faculty Service Rules, 2020 3. IIFM Consultancy Rules, 2007 4. Dynamic Performance Management System (DPMS) of IIFM 5. Recruitment Rule, 2006 6. Research Guidelines, 2014 7. PFM Hand Book 2025-2026 |
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1.5.3 |
Acts/ Rules manuals etc. |
Memorandum of Association and Rules
Faculty Service Rules, 2020
IIFM Consultancy Rules, 2007
Dynamic Performance Management System (DPMS) of IIFM
Recruitment Rule, 2006
Research Guidelines, 2014
Hand Book Academic Year 2025-2026
Academic Rules and Regulations of the PGDFM for the AY 2024-2025
Academic Rules and Regulations of the PGDSM for the AY 2024-2025 |
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1.5.4 |
Transfer policy and transfer orders |
IIFM is an autonomous Institution as such there is no transfer policy. However, internal transfer is made as per the requirements. Orders of the internal transfer are available in the following link : http://192.168.7.1/intranet/ |
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1.6 |
Categories of documents held by the authority under its control [ Section 4(1) (b) (vi)] |
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1.6.1 |
Categories of documents |
All the following documents are available in the Website:
Research Consultancy Publication Flagship events Annual Reports Memorandum of Association and Rules Faculty Service Rules, 2020 IIFM Consultancy Rules, 2007 Dynamic Performance Management System (DPMS) of IIFM Recruitment Rule, 2006 Research Guidelines, 2014 PFM Hand Book 2023-2024 Circulars Forms Office Orders Academic Hand books Recruitment Rules of IIFM Constitution of Committee
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1.6.1 |
Custodian of documents/ categories |
Various documents prepared by various sections of the Institute are kept under the control of various sections/cells under the custody of officer in charge. |
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1.7 |
Board, Councils, Committees and other Bodies constituted as part of the Public Authority [Section 4(1) (b) (viii)] |
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1.7.1 |
Name of Boards, Council, Committee etc. |
Faculty-Development-and-Evaluation-Committee
Faculty Grievance Committee
Finance Committee
Mandatory Disclosure 2025-26
Personnel Selection Committee-PSC
Research Advisory Committee Powers and functions of the Board, Committees and other Bodies constituted are as per the MoA |
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1.7.2 |
Composition |
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1.7.3 |
Dates from which constituted |
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1.7.4 |
Term/ Tenure |
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1.7.5 |
Powers and functions |
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1.7.6 |
Whether their meetings are open to the public? |
No, Restricted to Members only |
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1.7.7 |
Whether the minutes of the meetings are open to the public? |
No, Restricted to Members only |
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1.7.8 |
Place where the minutes if open to the public are available? |
Not Applicable |
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1.8 |
Directory of officers and employees [ Section 4(1) (b) (ix) ] |
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1.8.1 |
Name and designation |
Name and designation |
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1.8.2 |
Telephone , fax and email ID |
Telephone , fax and email ID |
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1.9 |
Monthly Remuneration received by officers and employees including system of compensation [ Section 4(1) (b) (x)] |
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1.9.1 |
List of employees with Gross monthly remuneration |
List of employees with Gross monthly remuneration |
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1.9.2 |
System of compensation as provided in its regulations |
All employees are entitled for Leave Encashment, Gratuity, CPF/NPS (as per eligibility of employees), Tuition Fees, Transport Allowance, Medical Reimbursement, Dress Allowance etc. as per the 7th CPC, GoI. Compensation is directly credited in their bank account in the SBI, IIFM Branch, in the campus. |
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1.10 |
Name, Designation and other particulars of public information officers [ Section 4(1) (b) (xvi)] |
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1.10.1 |
Name and designation of the public information officer (PIO), Assistant Public Information (s) and Appellate Authority |
1. Appellate Authority Dr. K. Ravichandran, IFS FAA/DIRECTOR 2. Central Public information officer Comdt. Shailendra Choudhary CPIO/CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER 3. Assistant Public Information Officer Smt. Rachel S. Mathews APIO/ Junior Manager – Admn. Section |
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1.10.2 |
Address, telephone numbers and email ID of each designated official. |
Indian Institute of Forest Management, Nehru Nagar, Bhopal-462003 Tel. No. +91-755-2765125 Fax No. +91-755-2765125 Email: 1. director[at]iifm[dot]ac[dot]in 2. cao[at]iifm[dot]ac[dot]in 3. rachel[at]iifm[dot]ac[dot]in |
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1.11 |
No. of employees against whom Disciplinary action has been proposed/ taken (Section 4(1)) |
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1.11.1 |
No. of employees against whom disciplinary action has been : Pending for Minor penalty or major penalty proceedings |
NIL |
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1.11.2 |
Finalised for Minor penalty or major penalty proceedings
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NIL
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1.12 |
Programmes to advance understanding of RTI (Section 26) |
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1.12.1 |
Educational programmes |
IIFM, Bhopal organizes session of RTI awareness for the employee and students. |
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1.12.2 |
Efforts to encourage public authority to participate in these programmes |
Emails and circular are issued to the employees for participating in RTI related programme. Circulars and notifications as received from time to time from CIC MoEF are also shared/displayed on the Notice Boards of the Institute. |
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1.12.3 |
Training of CPIO/APIO |
The webinar organized during 26/08/2021 and 27/08/2021 by the Indian Rubber Manufacturers Research Association (IRMRA), Thane |
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1.12.4 |
Update and publish guidelines on RTI by the Public Authorities concerned |
The guidelines on RTI are updated and published on the website of IIFM, Bhopal on regular intervals. It is last updated on 31.07.2024 |
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1.13 |
Transfer policy and transfer orders |
IIFM is an autonomous Institution as such there is no transfer policy. However, internal transfer is made as per the requirements. Orders of the internal transfer are available in the following link : http://192.168.7.1/intranet/
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2. Budget and Programme |
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2.1 |
Budget allocated to each agency including all plans, proposed expenditure and reports on disbursements made etc. [ Section 4(1) (b) (xi)] |
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2.1.1 |
Total Budget for the public authority |
Rs. 18.46 Crores (Financial Year 2023-2024) |
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2.1.2 |
Budget for each agency and plan programmes |
Total Budget: 18.46 Cr. Grant in aid capital: 0.79 Cr. Grant in aid General: 1.0 Cr. Grant in aid Salary : 16.67 Cr. |
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2.1.3 |
Proposed expenditures |
Rs. 18.46 Crores (Financial Year 2023-2024) |
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2.1.4 |
Revised budget for each agency, if any |
Not Applicable |
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2.1.5 |
Report on disbursements made and place where the related reports are available |
Annual accounts of IIFM |
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2.2 |
Foreign and domestic tours |
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2.2.1 |
Budget |
Rs. 15 Lakhs for the year 2023-2024 |
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2.2.2 |
Foreign and domestic Tours by ministries and officials of the rank of Joint Secretary to the Government and above, as well as the heads of the Department.
a) (a) Places visited, (b) The period of visit, (c) The number of members in the official delegation, |
NIL |
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2.2.3 |
Information related to procurements a) (a) Notice/tender enquires, and corrigenda if any thereon, (b)Details of the bids awarded comprising the names of the suppliers of goods/ services being procured, (c) The works contracts concluded – in any such combination of the above-and, (d) The rate /rates and the total amount at which such procurement or works contract is to be executed. |
As per GoI directives most of the purchase of Goods and Services are procured through GeM Portal. Details of bids awarded Format - PDF Size - 214KB Language - English
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2.3 |
Manner of execution of subsidy programme [Section 4 (i) (b) (xii)] |
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2.3.1 |
Name of the programme of activity |
Presently no subsidy programs are run by the Institute |
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2.3.2 |
Objective of the programme |
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2.3.3 |
Procedure to avail benefits |
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2.3.4 |
Duration of the programme/ scheme |
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2.3.5 |
Physical and financial targets of the programme |
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2.3.6 |
Nature/ scale of subsidy /amount allotted |
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2.3.7 |
Eligibility criteria for grant of subsidy |
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2.3.8 |
Details of beneficiaries of subsidy programme (number, profile etc) |
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2.4 |
Discretionary and non-discretionary grants. |
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2.4.1 |
Discretionary and non-discretionary grants/ allocations to State Govt./NGOs/other institutions |
Not Applicable |
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2.4.2 |
Annual accounts of all legal entities who are provided grants by public authorities |
Not Applicable |
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2.5 |
Particulars of recipients of concessions, permits of authorizations granted by the public authority [ Section F4(1) (b) (xiii)] |
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2.5.1 |
Concessions, permits or authorizations granted by public authority |
Not Applicable |
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2.5.2 |
For each concessions, permit or authorization granted (a) Eligibility criteria (b) Procedure for getting the concession/ grant and/ or permits of authorizations (c) Name and address of the recipients given concessions/permits or authorisations (d) Date of award of concessions /permits of authorizations |
Not Applicable |
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2.6 |
CAG and PAC Paras |
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CAG and PAC paras and the action taken reports (ATRs) after these have been laid on the table of both houses of the parliament. |
CAG paras are being replied from time to time to the audit party |
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3. Publicity Band Public Interface |
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3.1 |
Particulars for any arrangement for consultation with or representation by the members of the public in relation to the formulation of policy or implementation there of [Section 4(1)(b)(vii)] [F No. 1/6/2011-IR dt. 15.04.2013] |
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3.1.1 |
Relevant Acts, Rules, Forms and other documents which are normally accessed by citizens |
The Website of IIFM contains the documents mentioned in the Point No. 1.6.1 and the people can access and download the same. |
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3.1.2 |
Arrangements for consultation with or representation by (a) Members of the public in policy formulation/policy implementation, (b) Day and time allotted for visitors, (c) Contact details of Information and Facilitation Counter (IFC) to provide publications frequently sought by RTI applicants |
a) The Board of Governors has members from other organisations they provide inputs for policy formation. b) Monday to Friday during office hours c) Contact details of Phones (Common PBX ): +91-755-2775716, +91-755-2773799, +91-755-2766603, +91-755-2761731, +91-755-2775703 Reception desk of the Institute.
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3.1.3 |
Public- private partnerships (PPP) : Details of Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), if any |
No such programme is run by the Institute |
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3.1.4 |
Detailed project reports (DPRs) |
Not Applicable |
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3.1.5 |
Concession agreements. |
Not Applicable |
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3.1.6 |
Operation and maintenance manuals |
Not Applicable |
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3.1.7 |
Other documents generated as part of the implementation of the PPP |
Not Applicable |
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3.1.8 |
Information relating to fees, tolls, or the other kinds of revenues that may be collected under authorisation from the government |
Not Applicable |
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3.1.9 |
Information relating to outputs and outcomes |
Not Applicable |
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3.1.10 |
The process of the selection of the private sector party (concessionaire etc.) |
Not Applicable |
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3.1.11 |
All payment made under the PPP project |
Not Applicable |
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3.2 |
Are the details of policies / decisions, which affect public, informed to them [ Section 4(1) (c)] |
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3.2.1 |
Publish all relevant facts while formulating important policies or announcing decisions which affect public to make the process more interactive; Policy decisions/ legislations taken in the previous one year |
No such policies/decision taken by the Institute |
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3.2.2 |
Outline the Public consultation process |
Not Applicable |
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3.2.3 |
Outline the arrangement for consultation before formulation of policy |
Not Applicable |
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3.3 |
Dissemination of information widely and in such form and manner which is easily accessible to the public [ Section 4(3)] |
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3.3.1 |
Use of the most effective means of communication ; Internet (website) |
Yes |
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3.4 |
Form of accessibility of information manual/handbook [ Section 4(1) (b) ] |
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3.4.1 |
Information manual/handbook available in Electronic format |
Yes displayed on the Institute website |
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3.4.2 |
Printed format |
The printed copy of the manual is available in the RTI Cell of the Institute |
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3.5 |
Whether information manual/ handbook available free of cost or not [ Section 4(1) (b) ] |
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3.5.1 |
List of materials available : Free of cost |
The list of material can be downloaded from the website free of cost. |
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3.5.2 |
At a reasonable cost of the medium |
The certified copy of the above listed materials can be obtained by the citizen by paying reasonable fee as per the RTI Act, 2005 |
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4. E – Governance |
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4.1 |
Language in which information Manual/Handbook Available |
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4.1.1 |
(i) English |
English |
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4.1.2 |
(ii) Vernacular/ Local Language |
Hindi |
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4.2 |
When was the information Manual/Handbook last updated? |
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4.2.1 |
Last date of Annual updation |
31.07.2024 |
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4.3 |
Information available in electronic form [ Section 4(1) (b) (xiv)] |
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4.3.1 |
Details of information available in electronic form |
All documents as listed under 3.5.1 above |
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4.3.2 |
Name/ title of the document/record/ other information |
Office orders, formats, manuals, handbook etc. |
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4.3.3 |
Location where available |
Under RTI Section and other relevant sections of the website |
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4.4 |
Particulars of facilities available to citizen for obtaining information [ Section 4(1) (b) (xv)] |
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4.4.1 |
Name and location of the facilities |
Website of the Institute |
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4.4.2 |
Details of information made available |
All rules and regulations |
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4.4.3 |
Working hours of the facility |
24 Hours |
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4.4.4 |
Contact person and contact details (Phone, fax email) |
Director/Chief Administrative Officer, Indian Institute of Forest Management, Nehru Nagar, Bhopal Phone : +91-755-2775716, +91-755-2773799, +91-755-2775998 |
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4.5 |
Such other information as may be prescribed under section 4 (i) (b) (xvii) |
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4.5.1 |
Grievance redressal mechanism |
All grievances are redressed by the respective committees constituted and through portal https://iifm.edugrievance.com also
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4.5.2 |
Details of applications received under RTI and information provided |
Received: 42 |
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4.5.3 |
List of completed schemes/projects/Programmes |
List of completed schemes/projects/Programmes can be access from the given link : https://iifm.ac.in/current-projects |
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4.5.4 |
List of schemes/ projects/programme underway |
List of completed schemes/projects/Programmes can be access from the given link : https://iifm.ac.in/current-projects |
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4.5.5 |
Details of all contracts entered into including name of the contractor, amount of contract and period of completion of contract |
Not Applicable |
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4.5.6 |
Annual Report |
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4.5.7 |
Frequently Asked Question (FAQs) |
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4.5.8 |
a) Any other information such as – (a) Citizen’s Charter, (b) Result Framework Document (RFD), (c) Six monthly reports on the, (d) Performance against the benchmarks set in the Citizen’s Charter |
Not Applicable |
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4.6 |
Receipt and Disposal of RTI applications and appeals |
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4.6.1 |
Details of applications received and disposed |
Received : 42 Disposed : 42 |
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4.6.2 |
Details of appeals received and orders issued |
Received : 06 Disposed : 06 |
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4.7 |
Replies to questions asked in the parliament [ Section 4(1) (d) (2) ] |
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4.7.1 |
Details of questions asked and replies given |
Parliament questions are communicated by the MoEF and CC, GoI and replied in time to the respective sections of the MoEF and CC |
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5. Information as may be Prescribed |
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5.1 |
Such other information as may be prescribed [F.No. 1/2/2016-IR dt. 17/08/2016, F.No. 1/6/2011-IR dt. 15/04/2013] |
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5.1.1 |
Name and details of – (a) Current CPIOs and FAAs, Earlier CPIO and FAAs from 1.1.2015 |
(a) Current CPIO and FAAs (i) Comdt. Shailendra Choudhary, CAO and CPIO (ii) Dr. K. Ravichandran, IFS, Director and FAA, IIFM, Bhopal (b) Earlier CPIOs : i) Col Subodh Shukla from 01.01.2015 to 22.07.2016 ii) Prof. A.K. Dharni, IFS from 23.07.2016 to 16.01.2017 iii) Dr. Sandeep Tambe, IFS from 17.01.2017 to 05.04.2017 iv) Shri D P Singh, CAO and CPIO from 06.04.2017 to 14.09.2020 v) Dr. Anup Prakash Upadhyay, CAO and CPIO from 15.09.2020 to 06.06.2023 v) Dr. Dr. Ujjal Kumar Sarma, CAO and CPIO from 07.06.2023 to 08.10.2024 (c) Earlier FAAs : i) Dr. G.A. Kinhal, IFS from 01.01.2015 to 30.06.2016 ii) Dr. Anil Kumar, IFS from 01.07.2016 to 31.03.2017 iii) Dr. Tejinder Singh, IFS from 07.04.2017 to 03.04.2018 iv) Dr. Pankaj Srivastava, IFS, , Director, IIFM and FAA from 05.04.2018 to 31.01.2022 v) Shri Subhash Chandra, IFS from 01.02.2022 to 18.07.2022 vi) Shri Bivash Ranjan, IFS from 19.07.2022 to 25.09.2022 |
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5.1.2 |
Details of third party audit of voluntary disclosure (a) Dates of audit carried out (b) Report of the audit carried out |
It is being done in first time. |
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5.1.3 |
Appointment of Nodal Officers not below the rank of Joint Secretary/ Additional HoD (a) Date of appointment (b) Name and Designation of the officers |
09/10/2024 Comdt. Shailendra Choudhary CPIO |
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5.1.4 |
Consultancy committee of key stake holders for advice on suo-motu disclosure (a) Dates from which constituted (b) Name and Designation of the officers |
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5.1.5 |
Committee of PIOs/FAAs with rich experience in RTI to identify frequently sought information under RTI (a) Dates from which constituted (b) Name and Designation of the Officers |
1. Dr. K. Ravichandran, IFS Director and FAA, IIFM, Bhopal 2. Comdt. Shailendra Choudhary CAO/CPIO 3. Smt. Rachel S. Mathews Junior Manager (Admn.) and APIO |
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6. Information Disclosed on own initiative |
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6.1 |
Item/ information disclosed so that public have minimum resort to use of RTI Act to obtain information |
Mandatory disclosure already uploaded in the website of IIFM, Bhopal |
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6.2 |
Guidelines for Indian Government Websites (IIFM) is followed (released in February, 2009 and included in the Central Secretariat Manual of office procedures (CSMOP) by Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievance and Pension, Govt. of India) |
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6.2.1 |
Whether STQC certification obtained and its validity |
Not Available |
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6.2.2 |
Does the website show the certificate on the Website? |
Not Available |
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