The University of Forestry (UOF), Telangana Act 2022, which was approved in the State Assembly and Council which made a way for establishment of first forest University.
Across the world, only Russia and China has universities that are dedicated to forests.
Government of Telangana has decided to nurture Forest College and Research Institute (FCRI), as a world class institution for forestry, education, research, extension and outreach.
For this purpose it has been proposed to upgrade FCRI Hyderabad into a full-fledged university.
