FOREST DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF MAHARASHTRA LIMITED

Established in 1974, the Forest Development Corporation of Maharashtra Limited (FDCM) is among the pioneers in the country in sourcing of quality teak seeds, production of quality teak stumps, raising of quality teak plantations and production of finest teak timber commonly known as CP teak or Ballarshah teak. With five decades of experience in raising teak plantations, harvesting based on time tested silvicultural practices and sale of timber and other forest produce, FDCM is a trailblazer in production forestry.

Quite recently having established its own saw mills at Allapalli and Ballarshah, FDCM ventured into the sale of sawn timber. Being a leading producer of finest CP teak, it was no wonder that FDCM was chosen for supply of CP teak to the prestigious project like the New Parliament and Shree Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, Ayodhya. To facilitate the export of FDCM teak timber to global Markets, the process of FSC Certification has been initiated and shall be completed soon.

An 'Advance Wood Processing & Facility Centre' having state of the art automated plant for manufacturing of solid wood furniture is being established at Chandrapur. The centre will train the local youth and generate employment opportunities for them

The FDCM in 2022, formed its wholly-owned subsidiary viz. the FDCM Gorewada Zoo (FGZ) and thus

ventured into the arena of Zoo management and is developing the largest Zoo in the country, the Balasaheb

Thackeray Gorewada International Zoological Park at Nagpur. The FGZ had a promising start and has recently

taken up the task of establishing a Tiger Safari and Animal Rescue in Chandrapur.

It is heartening to note that in the 50th year of its formation, the FDCM reached the pinnacle of its glory by achieving its highest ever turnover of Rs. 419 Cr. and highest ever net profit of Rs. 116 Cr. in FY 2022-23.