Question : POLICE STATIONS IN FOREST AREAS



(a) whether any proposal for setting up of police stations in forest areas has been received by the Government;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the policy to be adopted by the Government in this regard?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS(SHRI T.R.BAALU)

(a),(b)&(c): Some State Governments are contemplating reorganising forest protection staff into viable formations. The details in this regard have not been finalised. The Central Government supports this initiative of State Government.