In a proud moment for Manipur, eleven officers from the State Forest Service (SFS) of the Manipur cadre have been promoted to the prestigious Indian Forest Service (IFS), marking a significant milestone in their careers and strengthening the state’s forest administration. The promotion was approved by the Government of India, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, through an order issued on March 16, 2026. The order confirmed the Select List for the year 2023, prepared under the provisions of the Indian Forest Service (Appointment by Promotion) Regulations, 1966.
According to the official notification, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) approved the inclusion of these officers to fill the promotion quota vacancies in the Manipur cadre of the IFS. The officers inducted into the Indian Forest Service 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 vital role in the conservation and management of the country’s forests, wildlife, and environmental resources. The elevation of these officers is expected to enhance governance, strengthen conservation efforts, and bring experienced leadership into the national cadre. The development is being widely welcomed as a boost not only for the individual officers but also for the institutional capacity of forest administration in Manipur.
