Sankey Forest Campus Building Inaugurated by Ramalinga Reddy

Karnataka Forest Minister Ramalinga Reddy inaugurated the renovated building at the Sankey Forest Campus in Bengaluru on 28 October 2026. The event took place in the evening and marked a step to improve infrastructure for the Karnataka Forest Department.

Release of Research Booklet on Forest Management

At the same programme, the minister released a research booklet titled ‘Bridging Gaps in Forest Management: Research Priorities for Forest Management through 2035’. The booklet outlines key research needs for the state’s forests up to 2035.

Speaking at the event, Ramalinga Reddy said, “Visionary thinking, scientific research, and evidence-based decisions are vital for the sustainable management of forests, wildlife, and natural resources.”

Senior Officers and Experts Attend the Programme

Dr. Meenakshi Negi, IFS, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests and Head of Forest Force, was present along with other senior officers of the department. Retired senior IFS officers Dr. Jag Mohan Sharma and Dr. K. N. Murthy also attended. They spoke about the role of scientific research in forest management and future research opportunities in Karnataka.

The Sankey Forest Campus sits in an area known for its green cover and biodiversity, including a large population of bats near Sankey Tank. The renovated building is expected to support better administrative work and research activities linked to forest conservation.

ಮೂಲಸೌಕರ್ಯಕ್ಕೆ ಹೊಸ ರೂಪ.
ಸಂಶೋಧನೆಗೆ ಹೊಸ ದಿಕ್ಕು.
ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದ ಅರಣ್ಯಗಳ ಸುಸ್ಥಿರ ಭವಿಷ್ಯಕ್ಕೆ ಭದ್ರ ಬುನಾದಿ.
ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಸರ್ಕಾರದ ಮಾನ್ಯ ಅರಣ್ಯ ಸಚಿವರಾದ ಶ್ರೀ ರಾಮಲಿಂಗಾ ರೆಡ್ಡಿ ಅವರು 28-10-2026ರಂದು ಬೆಂಗಳೂರಿನ ಸ್ಯಾಂಕಿ ಅರಣ್ಯ ಆವರಣದ ನವೀಕೃತ ಕಟ್ಟಡವನ್ನು ಉದ್ಘಾಟಿಸಿದರು.
ಇದೇ ಸಂದರ್ಭದಲ್ಲಿ ಮಾನ್ಯ ಸಚಿವರು “Bridging Gaps in Forest Management: Research Priorities for Forest Management through 2035” ಎಂಬ ಸಂಶೋಧನಾ ಕಿರುಹೊತ್ತಿಗೆಯನ್ನು ಬಿಡುಗಡೆ ಮಾಡಿದರು.
ಈ ವೇಳೆ ಮಾತನಾಡಿದ ಮಾನ್ಯ ಸಚಿವರು, “ಅರಣ್ಯ, ವನ್ಯಜೀವಿ ಹಾಗೂ ನೈಸರ್ಗಿಕ ಸಂಪನ್ಮೂಲಗಳ ಸುಸ್ಥಿರ ನಿರ್ವಹಣೆಗೆ ದೂರದೃಷ್ಟಿ, ವೈಜ್ಞಾನಿಕ ಸಂಶೋಧನೆ ಮತ್ತು ಸಾಕ್ಷ್ಯಾಧಾರಿತ ನಿರ್ಧಾರಗಳು ಅತ್ಯಂತ ಅಗತ್ಯ” ಎಂದರು.
ಪ್ರಧಾನ ಮುಖ್ಯ ಅರಣ್ಯ ಸಂರಕ್ಷಣಾಧಿಕಾರಿ (ಅರಣ್ಯ ಪಡೆ ಮುಖ್ಯಸ್ಥರು) ಡಾ. ಮೀನಾಕ್ಷಿ ನೇಗಿ, ಐಎಫ್‌ಎಸ್, ಇಲಾಖೆಯ ಇತರ ಹಿರಿಯ ಅಧಿಕಾರಿಗಳು ಹಾಗೂ ನಿವೃತ್ತ ಹಿರಿಯ ಐಎಫ್‌ಎಸ್ ಅಧಿಕಾರಿಗಳಾದ ಡಾ. ಜಗ್ ಮೋಹನ್ ಶರ್ಮಾ ಮತ್ತು ಡಾ. ಕೆ. ಎನ್. ಮೂರ್ತಿ ಸೇರಿದಂತೆ ಹಲವು ಗಣ್ಯರು ಉಪಸ್ಥಿತರಿದ್ದರು. ಇವರು ಅರಣ್ಯ ನಿರ್ವಹಣೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ವೈಜ್ಞಾನಿಕ ಸಂಶೋಧನೆಯ ಪಾತ್ರ ಮತ್ತು ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದಲ್ಲಿ ಭವಿಷ್ಯದ ಸಂಶೋಧನಾ ಅವಕಾಶಗಳ ಕುರಿತು ತಮ್ಮ ವಿಚಾರಗಳನ್ನು ಹಂಚಿಕೊಂಡರು.
ವಿಜ್ಞಾನ, ಕ್ಷೇತ್ರಮಟ್ಟದ ಅನುಭವ ಹಾಗೂ ನಾವೀನ್ಯತೆಗಳನ್ನು ಒಂದೆಡೆ ತಂದು ಭವಿಷ್ಯದ ಸವಾಲುಗಳನ್ನು ಎದುರಿಸುವ ಮೂಲಕ, ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದ ಅಮೂಲ್ಯ ನೈಸರ್ಗಿಕ ಸಂಪತ್ತನ್ನು ಮುಂದಿನ ಪೀಳಿಗೆಗಾಗಿ ಸಂರಕ್ಷಿಸುವ ಇಲಾಖೆಯ ಸಂಕಲ್ಪಕ್ಕೆ ಈ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮ ಮತ್ತಷ್ಟು ಬಲ ತುಂಬಿದೆ.
A New Face for Infrastructure.
A New Direction for Research.
A Strong Foundation for the Sustainable Future of Karnataka’s Forests.
Sri Ramalinga Reddy, Hon’ble Minister for Forests, Government of Karnataka, inaugurated the renovated building at the Sankey Forest Campus, Bengaluru, on 28-10-2026 at 6:00 PM.
On this occasion, the Hon’ble Minister released a research booklet titled “Bridging Gaps in Forest Management: Research Priorities for Forest Management through 2035”.
Speaking at the event, the Hon’ble Minister emphasized that “Visionary thinking, scientific research, and evidence-based decisions are vital for the sustainable management of forests, wildlife, and natural resources.”
The event was graced by Dr. Meenakshi Negi, IFS, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Head of Forest Force), senior officers of the department, and retired senior IFS officers including Dr. Jag Mohan Sharma and Dr. K. N. Murthy. They shared insightful perspectives on the pivotal role of scientific research in forest management and the emerging avenues for forestry research in Karnataka.
By bringing together science, field-level experience, and innovation to tackle future challenges, this event has further strengthened the department’s resolve to conserve Karnataka’s invaluable natural heritage for generations to come.
Building today for better forests tomorrow.
#KarnatakaForestDepartment #ForestManagement #ForestryResearch #SustainableForests #WildlifeConservation #ResearchThrough2035 #KarnatakaForests #KFD
— Karnataka Forest Department (@aranya_kfd) October 29, 2026

Focus on Sustainable Future for Karnataka Forests

The Karnataka Forest Department described the event as giving a new face to infrastructure and a new direction to research. Officials said the programme strengthens the department’s work to protect the state’s forests for coming generations by combining science, field experience, and new ideas.

Karnataka has roughly 21 percent of its geographical area under forest control. Events like this aim to address gaps in management and prepare for challenges ahead through 2035 and beyond. The department continues to stress evidence-based decisions for wildlife and natural resource protection.

Building better facilities today is meant to support healthier forests tomorrow, according to the Karnataka Forest Department.