Indian Forest and Wood Certification Scheme (IFWCS) — First PRAMAAN Certificates
5 October 2026
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Indian Forest and Wood Certification Scheme (IFWCS) — First PRAMAAN Certificates
Context: On 29 September 2026, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav presented India’s first PRAMAAN certificates under the Indian Forest and Wood Certification Scheme (IFWCS) in New Delhi. The recipients were the Andhra Pradesh Forest Development Corporation (APFDC) for plantations covering about 33,000 hectares, and Govind Mohapatra, a bamboo farmer associated with the Odisha Bamboo Development Agency (OBDA).
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India launches PRAMAAN certificates under IFWCS for sustainable forest management. First recipients: APFDC and Odisha bamboo farmer. Enhances timber traceability and global market access.
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IFWCSPRAMAAN certificatesforest certificationIIFM Bhopalsustainable forestryagroforestrytimber traceabilityBhupender Yadav