Key Highlights
- Environment Minister Eshwar Khandre said the frontline Forest Department staff work day and night, facing dangers while protecting forests and wildlife, and the department has lost several brave green warriors.
- “This MoU has been signed to provide social and financial security to all of them.” Mr.
- Khandre further said that outsourced frontline staff also play a significant role in forest and wildlife conservation.
- Hence, a ₹20 lakh insurance facility has been extended to outsourced personnel.
- “Bank of Baroda will provide ₹1 crore accidental death insurance to all permanent employees of the Forest Department, irrespective of their salary and cadre.
