Srinagar, Feb. 22 -- The Department of Forest, Ecology & Environment has issued strict guidelines for officers seeking permission to travel abroad for private visits or deputation for training programs.In a circular issued by Abid Khan, Under Secretary to Government, it was stated that the department vide Circular No. 01-JK(FST) of 2022 dated 23.06.2022 read with Circular No. 02-JK(FST) of 2023 dated 23.06.2023 issued detailed instructions to all the Heads of the Department (HoDs) to submit cases of the officers/officials who intend to visit outside the country on private affairs, well in time, for proceeding further in terms of Circular Instructions issued by the Finance Department vide No. A/46(2017)-1-862 dated 21.02.2019 and Circular ...