Chandrapur Forest Academy of Administration, Development and Management

The Chandrapur Forest Academy of Administration, Development, and Management is a distinguished institution dedicated to advancing forestry education and wildlife management in Maharashtra, India. Originally established in 1961 as the 'Vanpal Prashikshak Vidyalaya' (Forester Training School), the academy has undergone significant evolution, emerging as a centre of excellence in forest administration, development, and management. It was during this period, that the Central government decided to increase the scope of the institution, as a result, the Central Forest Officers’ College was established in 1976.