A two-day orientation-cum-induction training programme for the officers/staffs appointed in the Forest Flying Squads was conducted at the State Vigilance Academy, Bhubaneswar from March 14 to 15.
Speaking at the valedictory session, Director Vigilance YK Jethwa urged the Flying Squad members to dedicate themselves to the task of enhancing internal vigilance and transparency in the Forest Department.
Talking about the adverse impact of forest crimes and corruption on forest wealth and resources, he hoped that the Flying Squads would effectively check such illegal activities in coming days.
The training programme was inaugurated by Principal Chief Conservator of ForestShishir Kumar Ratho, who enlightened that as part of 5T governance initiative, three Flying Squads have been created for internal vigilance in the department. The squads are expected to bridge the gap of public trust deficit and bring transparency in the system.
He said one of the key functions of the Flying Squad is to liaison with the Vigilance Directorate to improve transparency through preventive vigilance initiative.
The trainees were enlightened on trends of corruption in different forestry works, illegal mining on forest land and preventive vigilance initiatives to improve interdepartmental transparency.