In a significant achievement for Manipur, eleven officers from the State Forest Service (SFS) have been promoted to the Indian Forest Service (IFS), enhancing the state’s forest administration. This promotion, endorsed by the Government of India through the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, was formalized on March 16, 2026, when the Select List for 2023 was approved under the Indian Forest Service (Appointment by Promotion) Regulations of 1966. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) supported the inclusion of these officers to address promotion quota vacancies within the Manipur cadre of the IFS. The promoted officers include 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, is crucial for the conservation and management of forests, wildlife, and environmental resources in India. The advancement of these officers is anticipated to improve governance, bolster conservation efforts, and infuse experienced leadership into the national cadre. This development is celebrated as a significant boost not only for the officers themselves but also for the institutional capacity of forest administration in Manipur.
Manipur: 11 Forest Officers Get IFS Promotion
