Directorate of Forest Education

The Central Academy for State Forest Service (CASFOS), Coimbatore, provides an ideal environment for forestry training and is housed in the scenic Van Vigyan building. The academy is equipped with modern infrastructure including well-furnished and fully air-conditioned lecture halls with smart classroom facilities, a well-stocked computerized library with digital library services, high-speed internet connectivity through LAN, and a state-of-the-art GIS/Computer Lab containing 60 latest All-in-One PCs and upgraded desktop computers installed with ArcGIS, ERDAS, and Imagine software for training in modern forestry tools and techniques. The academy also has two fully air-conditioned conference halls, namely “Corbett Hall” and “Champion Hall,” furnished with high-definition displays, conferencing systems, and computers for conducting workshops, conferences, convocations, and other official events.

CASFOS emphasizes overall personality development through physical training, sports, and residential learning facilities. The academy has extensive outdoor sports infrastructure for tennis, basketball, volleyball, cricket, football, and athletics, along with indoor facilities such as a modern gymnasium, badminton, table tennis, snooker, and board games. Hostel facilities are fully residential, with accommodation available at the Chandan Hostel comprising 108 single occupancy rooms and 5 double occupancy rooms, along with common rooms, recreation facilities, TV, newspapers, and telephone connectivity. The Executive Hostel provides additional suite and VIP suite accommodations for officers and guests, while the newly constructed ladies’ hostel offers 42 single occupancy rooms with attached bathroom facilities. The Millingtonia Officer Trainees Mess has a seating capacity of 160 officers and is equipped with a fully modular kitchen, RO water system, LPG manifold system with gas leak detection, fire safety measures, energy-efficient LED lighting, HVLS fans, and audio systems. The academy also features “Vanvatika,” a dedicated lounge and recreation facility that provides a comfortable space for relaxation and informal interaction among trainees and officers, thereby ensuring a holistic and enriching training environment.