Haryana Forest Department

What Haryana Forest Department does

Haryana Forest Department is a state government entity under the Government of Haryana, India, established on 1st November 1966 when Haryana was carved out as a separate state. The department is responsible for forest conservation, wildlife protection, agro-forestry, medicinal plant cultivation, eco-tourism, and environmental compliance across Haryana — one of India's least forested states, with only 3.90% of geographical area under notified forests and 7.16% under forest and tree cover (44,212 sq. km total state area). It operates the Forest Management and Information System (FMIS) as a central digital hub, integrating citizen-facing e-services under the Right to Service Act 2014, the Van Mitra community engagement platform, E-Green Watch monitoring, Parivesh clearance tracking, and CAMPA fund management portals. Its operational footprint includes a state-wide network of forest nurseries, mini zoos at Rohtak and Bhiwani, the 184-acre Herbal Nature Park at Chuharpur (housing 350+ medicinal plant species), Deer Park Hisar, Chinkara Breeding Centre, and forest lodges for eco-tourism.

The department runs multiple citizen-facing programs including tree plantation drives (Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam, Van Mahotsav, Nagar Vans, Oxy Vans), the Miyawaki urban greening initiative, the Pran Vayu Devta Pension Scheme for heritage tree conservation, and the Van Mitra volunteer program. It partners with central government bodies (CAMPA, NMPB, NIC, MoEF&CC), state agencies (HFDC, Haryana Biodiversity Board, Horticulture Department), and corporate partners (Hero Motor Group for forest guard mobility). As a public-sector entity, the department has no commercial pricing model — services are publicly funded through state budgets and central grants, and revenue data is not disclosed. Its customer base spans the general public, farmers engaged in agro-forestry, educational institutions, and government agencies or developers requiring forest clearances under the Forest Conservation Act.

Name

Haryana Forest Department

Legal name

Forest Department Haryana

Website

https://haryanaforest.gov.in

Company type

Public

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Haryana Forest Department is a Haryana state government entity managing forest conservation, wildlife protection, and environmental compliance across 22 districts via digital portals (FMIS, Parivesh, CAMPA), forest nurseries, parks, and community engagement programs serving citizens, farmers, and developers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government Forest Management and Conservation

NAICS

Forestry and Logging (113), Support Activities for Forestry (1153), Administration of Conservation Programs (92412)

SIC

Forestry (800)

akta.pro primary industry

Forestry & Public Lands Administration (State/National Forests) (BPAIAMAF)

Keywords

• Forest conservation services
• Wildlife protection management
• Environmental regulatory compliance
• Government forestry administration
• Public agro-forestry programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Haryana

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Haryana Forest Department is a state government entity that manages forest conservation, wildlife protection, and environmental regulatory compliance across Haryana state. Its core functions include administering forest clearances, regulating wood-based industries, distributing seedlings through forest nurseries, running community engagement programs, and operating wildlife conservation facilities such as mini zoos, deer parks, and the Herbal Nature Park at Chuharpur.

Product overview

Haryana Forest Department operates as a government forestry agency managing forest resources across Haryana, one of India's least forested states. The department offers a portfolio of products and services organized around its Forest Management and Information System (FMIS) portal as the central hub, complemented by citizen-facing E-Citizen Services, the community-based Van Mitra Scheme, and specialized MIS portals for wood-based industries and forest nurseries. The department operates recreational and conservation facilities including Mini Zoos at Rohtak and Bhiwani, the 184-acre Herbal Nature Park at Chuharpur, Deer Parks, and various nature reserves. Additional initiatives include tree plantation programs (Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam, Van Mahotsav), urban greening efforts (Nagar Vans, Oxy Vans, Miyawaki Plantations), heritage conservation (Pran Vayu Devta Pension Scheme), and community forestry success stories. The department also maintains integration with multiple government portals including CAMPA, HFDC, E-Green Watch, and Haryana Biodiversity Board for coordinated environmental management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Van Mitra Scheme: A scheme for community forest management and engagement

Products and services

• Forest Management and Information System (FMIS) Comprehensive portal integrating multiple forest management services including Van Mitra Scheme, E-Citizen Services, E-Green Watch monitoring, and eOffice connectivity for efficient administration across Haryana.
• E-Citizen Services Portal Online services portal providing citizen-facing government services under the Right to Service Act 2014, enabling applications for forest clearances, tree felling permissions, and other departmental services for citizens and developers.
• Van Mitra Scheme Community forestry initiative that empowers local citizens to participate in forest protection and management, providing a platform for engagement, volunteering, and benefit-sharing across Haryana districts.
• Wood Based Industries (WBI) Haryana MIS Portal Management information system for monitoring and regulating wood-based industries in the state, including license management and compliance tracking for sawmills, timber traders, and wood-based units.
• Forest Nurseries MIS Inventory and stock management system for forest nurseries, tracking seedling production, species availability, and distribution across the state's nursery network.
• Pran Vayu Devta Pension Scheme Heritage tree conservation initiative that provides recognition and support to individuals and communities who preserve significant trees, honoring environmental heritage across Haryana.
• Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam Tree plantation campaign encouraging citizens to plant trees in honor of their mothers, promoting environmental awareness and community participation across Haryana.
• Nagar Vans and Oxy Vans Urban forestry initiative creating dense forest areas within city limits to improve air quality, oxygen generation, and provide green recreational spaces in urban Haryana.
• Miyawaki Plantations Japanese technique-based mini-forest creation in urban spaces for rapid densification of greenery in limited areas across Haryana cities.
• Mini Zoos Wildlife education and conservation facilities operating at Rohtak and Bhiwani, housing various animal species for public awareness and education.
• Herbal Nature Park Chuharpur 184-acre medicinal plant conservation area at Chuharpur Reserved Forest near Khizrabad, featuring over 350 species of medicinal trees, herbs, shrubs, and climbers, with training facilities for farmers.
• Deer Parks Wildlife parks including Deer Park Hisar and Chinkara Breeding Centre Kairu, focused on conservation of black buck, chinkara, and other deer species for public viewing and conservation breeding.

Quantifiable outcome

• 7.16% forest and tree cover across Haryana state
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Hero Motor GroupcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMoU exchange between Forest Department and Hero Motor Group for supporting forest officials with 250 motorbikes for patrolling. Flagged off by Forest Minister to enhance forest guard mobility and protection capabilities.
• CAMPA (Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority)coreOthersCentral government body managing funds for compensatory afforestation and forest conservation activities in Haryana.
• HFDC (Haryana Forest Development Corporation)coreOthersGovernment corporation undertaking nursery development, plantation activities, and forest produce processing in the state.
• Haryana Biodiversity BoardcoreOthersBody responsible for conservation of biodiversity, protection of sacred groves, and sustainable use of biological resources.
• National Informatics Centre (NIC)coreTechnology or IntegrationGovernment IT agency that developed and hosts the official department website, providing technical infrastructure and digital services.
• Horticulture Department, HaryanamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for medicinal plant cultivation on private farmlands with 30% subsidy from National Medicinal Plants Board. Joint implementation of herbal park and nursery development projects.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Uttar Pradesh Forest Department: Larger Indian state forest department with comparable mandate of forest management, wildlife protection, and citizen-facing digital clearances. Offers a useful scale and operational benchmark for Haryana's similar programs.
• Himachal Pradesh Forest Department: Northern Indian state forest administration managing significantly higher forest cover (including upper Shivalik/Himalayan regions). Comparable governance, regulatory, and conservation responsibilities, with more mature eco-tourism operations.
• Punjab Forest Department: Neighboring Indian state forest department with similar mandate of conservation, wildlife protection, and afforestation in an agriculturally dominant state. Highly comparable in function, jurisdiction, and citizen-facing digital services despite operating in a different state.
• Rajasthan Forest Department: Indian state forest authority operating in a similarly arid, low-baseline-forest geography. Shares comparable afforestation, desert forestry, and wildlife management challenges alongside overlapping digital service offerings.

Regional players

• Madhya Pradesh Forest Department: Larger central Indian state forest department with mature tiger reserve, community forestry, and e-governance programs. Comparable in mandate but operates in a much higher-baseline-forest, geographically distinct context.

Others

• Forest Survey of India (FSI): Central government body that conducts India's State of Forest Report and supports state departments with remote sensing, forest inventory, and fire monitoring. Directly feeds data and technology that Haryana Forest Department operationalizes.
• National Mission on Biodiversity and Human Wellbeing / National Biodiversity Authority: Central statutory body overseeing biodiversity regulation across India. Haryana Biodiversity Board is the state-level peer; the national body sets the policy framework the state department implements.
• MoEF&CC (Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change): Central ministry that funds, regulates, and oversees all Indian state forest departments via CAMPA, Forest Conservation Act, and climate policy. The direct hierarchical superior and policy counterpart to Haryana Forest Department.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ForestHaryana
• Facebookfacebook.com/Forest-Department-Haryana-100078804012339
• Instagraminstagram.com/haryanaforestdepartment?igsh=MWt0dXpmZnZzdmIzMg==
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/haryana-forest-department

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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