Rajendra Singh (first director)

Rajendra Singh was the first director of the Forest Research Institute (FRI) in India, serving from its early days in 1906. He was a pioneering forestry officer who played a key role in establishing the institute as a center for scientific research on forests and wildlife. Singh contributed to advancing forestry practices, encouraging sustainable management of forest resources, and promoting conservation efforts during the British colonial period. His leadership helped lay the foundation for modern forestry research in India, emphasizing the importance of scientific approaches to preserving forest ecosystems for future generations.