A communication in this regard was received by the state government from the Union ministry of Environment and Forests yesterday and Nanda is likely to assume charge in the next few days, an official said here today.
Nanda, a 1985 batch Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer of Himachal Pradesh cadre, has served in various positions during his 32 years of service and was instrumental in bringing about policy changes in forestry, wildlife, environment, climate change, and science and technology.