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From Forests to Boardrooms: IFS Arun Prasad Resigns from Chhattisgarh Cadre, Amid Buzz of Corporate Shift – Know More About Him

A native of Tamil Nadu, Arun Prasad is a Chief Conservator of Forests (CCF)–level officer.
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Raipur: Arun Prasad P, a 2006-batch Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer and Member Secretary of the Chhattisgarh Environment Conservation Board, has submitted his resignation from service, citing personal reasons. His resignation is currently under process and awaits final approval from the Central Government.

Though the official reason cited is personal, there is widespread speculation that Mr Prasad is set to transition into the private sector, where he is expected to take up a senior advisory role in a major company.

Resignation Pending Central Government Approval

According to sources in the state’s environment department, Arun Prasad’s resignation has not yet been formally accepted. The Chhattisgarh government must first recommend his resignation, after which the file will be sent to the Central Government for final approval. Until that process is completed, he remains in his post.

IFS Arun Prasad, Chhattisgarh cadre

An Officer Known for Discipline and Impact

A native of Tamil Nadu, Arun Prasad is a Chief Conservator of Forests (CCF) – level officer. Over the course of his career, he has held key forest and administrative positions across Chhattisgarh. His work as Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) in Dantewada and Rajnandgaon was noted for forest conservation efforts in Naxal-affected areas.

His colleagues have often described him as disciplined, impactful, and policy-driven, with a strong commitment to governance and environmental sustainability.

Strategic Roles in CSIDC and Mandi Board

Beyond his forest-related responsibilities, Arun Prasad also held significant administrative roles in Chhattisgarh’s economic and industrial sectors-

  • Managing Director, Chhattisgarh State Industrial Development Corporation (CSIDC)
  • Managing Director, Mandi Board

During his tenure in these roles, he was praised for modernization efforts and policy-level initiatives in both industrial promotion and agri-marketing.

Career Shift on the Horizon?

While no official confirmation has been made, multiple sources indicate that Mr Prasad is likely to join the private sector, potentially taking up a position involving strategic and administrative leadership. It is believed that he had been contemplating this career shift for some time.

If accepted, his resignation would mark the end of nearly two decades in public service and signal a new chapter in a career long associated with public administration, environmental management, and economic policy.

Key Profile Snapshot

  • Name: Arun Prasad P
  • Service: Indian Forest Service (IFS)
  • Batch: 2006
  • Cadre: Chhattisgarh
  • Native State: Tamil Nadu
  • Key Posts Held:
  • Member Secretary, Chhattisgarh Environment Conservation Board
  • Managing Director, CSIDC
  • Managing Director, Mandi Board
  • DFO, Dantewada & Rajnandgaon

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