Corbett field director Saket Badola applies for VRS

Saket Badola, IFS officer (2008 batch) and field director of Corbett Tiger Reserve, has applied for voluntary retirement from the Indian Forest Service on 'personal grounds' after months of contemplation. The Uttarakhand cadre officer, currently serving as Chief Conservator of Forests, announced the decision on X, expressing gratitude to colleagues, forest staff, and the public.