BANDIPORA, Aug. 5 -- Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, today visited the Kashmir Forest Training School (KFTS) at Chiternar in Bandipora district to assess the functioning of the institution and took stock of infrastructure requirements.

During his tour, the Minister held a detailed review of the existing training modules, staff strength, hostel facilities and overall infrastructure of the school. He emphasized the need for modernisation and capacity enhancement to ensure quality training for forest personnel.

The Minister assured that the necessary upgradation of the School's infrastructure shall be undertaken shortly, for which a comprehensive upgradation proposal has already be...