The Uttar Pradesh government has approved the establishment of the state's first forest university

• The Uttar Pradesh government has approved the establishment of the state's first forestry university.

• The university will be set up on 125 acres of land in Gorakhpur district.

• The detailed project report has been finalized, and the estimated cost of the project is ₹500 crore.

• The draft of the university act is currently under final review before cabinet approval and the commencement of the tendering process.

• Academic programs will be offered in forestry science, wildlife, agroforestry, horticulture, and environmental science.

• Degree and diploma courses will be introduced to train professionals in forestry and conservation sciences.