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The particulars of its organization, functions and duties :
(An Autonomous Body of Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Govt. of India)
Tel: 91-80-30534000-50;28394231/32/33
Fax:91-80-28396361
In-charge Director
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Powers and duties of its officers and employees;
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Procedure followed in the decision making process, including channels of supervision and accountability;
IWST is following rules, regulations & instruction of ICFRE Headquarters as approved by BOG with the concurrence of Ministry from time to time and also followed the rules framed by Govt. of India. Compendium of ICFRE is being consulted/referred and followed in day to day work, however, in some cases where the compendium is silent about rules, we are following/applying the rules of Govt. of India and also following the instructions of MOEF & CC.
Link to ICFRE Compendium4
The norms set by it for the discharge of its functions
IWST, Bangalore is following the rules and norms set by Govt. of India/ICFRE as amended from time to time are being followed. Link to ICFRE Compendium:‐
Link to ICFRE Compendium5
Rules, regulations, instructions, manuals and records, held by it or under its control or used by its employees for discharging its functions;
IWST is following rules, regulations & instructions, framed by Govt. of India and ICFRE from time to time as per instructions of ICFRE. Compendium of ICFRE is being consulted/referred and followed in day to day work, however, in some cases where the compendium is silent about rules, we are following/applying the rules of Govt. of India as per instructions of ICFRE Hqrs.
Link to ICFRE Compendium6
Categories of documents that are held by the authority under its control
Publication and documents related to Research in forestry
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Particulars of any arrangement that exists for consultation with, or representation by, the members of the public in relation to the formulation of its policy or implementation thereof.
Involvement of Stakeholders in Formulation of Forestry Research Projects.
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Particulars of any arrangement that exists for consultation with, or representation by, the members of the public in relation to the formulation of its policy or implementation thereof.
The following committee exists and are functional for
different purposes:‐
1. ICFRE society
2. Board of Governor’s
3. Search cum selection committee
4. Selection Committee’s
5. Departmental Promotion Committee
6. Other Committees constituted for specific reasons from time to time
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Monthly remuneration received by each of its officers and employees, including the system of compensation as provided in its regulations.
Total Employees(IWST): 108
Sanctioned Strength: 148
Expenditure under salary: Refer ICFRE Budget
Head of IWST
Salary (Research): Rs. 905.85 lakhs
Salary(Non‐Research): Rs 365.91 lakhs
Total: Rs. 1271.76 lakhs
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Budget Allotment ‐ Rs 1855.13 Lakhs
Audit Report – 2021-22
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The manner of execution of subsidy programmes, including the amounts allocated and the details of beneficiaries of such programmes
Not Applicable
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Particulars of recipients of concessions, permits or authorizations granted
Not Applicable
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Details in respect of the information, available to or held by reduced to in an electronic form.
BoG Members
Please visit https://iwst.icfre.gov.in/
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Particulars of facilities available to citizens for obtaining information, including the working hours of a library or reading room, if maintained for public use;-
TIMINGS :
- Visiting Hours : 9.00 am to 1.00 pm
1.30 pm to 5.30 pm
On all government working days.
- Website : 24 x 7
- And through RTI
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The names, designations and other particulars of the Public Information Officers;
Public Information Officer and Appellate Authority
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Programmes to advance understanding of RTI
CPIO and Nodal Officer are encouraged to attend training at regular intervals
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Other Information
Annual Report’s, News letters
For any other information visit https://iwst.icfre.gov.in
RTI Act in English
RTI Act in Hindi
Compilation-RTI-Act-2005
Guide RTI 2013
Address
Institute of Wood Science and Technology (IWST),
18th Cross Malleshwaram, Bangalore (Karnataka) Pin code 560003
Tele Phone 080-22190134
E-mail address prabuddhahr@icfre.org
Website https://iwst.icfre.gov.in
Address
Institute of Wood Science and Technology (IWST),
18th Cross Malleshwaram, Bangalore (Karnataka) Pincode 560003
Tele Phone 080 -22190100,200, 103, 080-23341731
E-mail address dir_iwst@icfre{dot}org
Website https://iwst.icfre.gov.in
Presiding Officer: Dr Rashmi Ramesh Shanbhag
External Member: Ms. Shobha H G (NGO), Chief Functionary, Samaja Seva Samathi
Member: Mr. Ritesh D Ram, Scientist F , IWST
Member: Mrs. R Athulya, Scientist B
Member: Mrs. M Sujatha Mathad, LIA
Member: Ms. J Sushmitha, Technician
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The Government of Mysore had set up a Forest Research Laboratory (FRL) at Bangalore in 1938. In the initial years, work was carried out mainly on properties and uses of different timber species.!
