MP facing crisis of IFoS officers

Madhya Pradesh state is facing severe crisis of officers belonging to Indian Forest Service (IFoS) cadre. According to the information, the total sanctioned strength of IFoS officers is 296 while only 190 are working. The state Government is discouraging deputation of officers and only one officer has applied for deputation to the Government of India (GoI). The officer is willing to go to the Central Silk Board, the decision on which is awaited.