02-05-2025
A 1991 batch IFS officer C Suvarna takes charge as Telangana's Principal Chief Conservator of Forests
A 1991 batch IFS officer, C. Suvarna, took full additional charge (FAC) as Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (HoFF), Telangana, Hyderabad on Wednesday (April 30, 2025). She was appointed to the post upon retirement of Rakesh Mohan Dobriyal. Dr. Suvarna continues to serve as PCCF of Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA) and Forest Conservation Act (FCA).
Prior to this, she worked as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB); commissioner of Fisheries (Telangana); member secretary, Telangana State Biodiversity Board, Hyderabad; director, Andhra Pradesh Forest Academy and in other positions. Her work in increasing inland fisheries in Telangana paid off with her elevation as NFDB's CEO.
She holds a one year program of graduate study and professional development certificate in Natural Resources Management from Cornell University, as well as Master's and Bachelor's degrees in Agriculture from Acharya NG Ranga Agriculture University.
