TARGETS FOR 1993-94.

FOREST & WILDLIFE

Forestry Education and Training

• 75 IFS probationers of 92-94 batch will complete training course.
• 37 State Forest Services Officers undergoing training in State Forest Service Colleges will complete Training course.
• 43 Rangers undergoing training in Rangers College Kuresong will complete training course.
• Batch of 23 students admitted in 92-94 Post Graduate Programme in Forest Management conducted by Indian Institute of Forest Management are expected to complete the training course.
• 45 one week training courses and 13 three work training will be organised for IFS Officers under the scheme In-Service Training of Indian Forest Service Officers.

Forestry Research

Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education shall:

1. Interact with the institutes to prepare research schemes on the advice of Research Planning Groups set up for the purpose.

2. Oversee and coordinate the activities and programmes of institutes engaged in forestry research in related areas.

3. Lay down with the overall policies of the Government, the policies and service conditions of research scientists and workers.

4. Review of the overall forestry research policy of the country, monitor the progress of research scheme and allocate resources.

5. Act as a clearing house for research results and other technical information pertaining to forestry research.

6. Support forestry education programmes in State Agricultural Universities and other Universities and provide facilities for Post Graduate studies in Forestry Research Institutes.

Forest Research Institute, Dehradun

1. To conduct studies of timber mechanics, wood preservations, seasoning, timber engineering and related fields.

2. To detect and evaluate disease and insect pests in respect of ecologically important tree species, nurseries and plantations and to evolve control measures.

3. To conduct research in systematic botany, infrastructural studies on wood and wood products and photohofn1onal studies on various types of the tree species.

4. To conduct research and survey works for developing suitable methods of extractions, processing and storage of minor forest produce.

5. Study and record the growth performance of various tree species in different systems.

6. To conduct studies and develop techniques for producing superior tree species and their multiplication at a faster rate.

7. To carry out research and ecology, regeneration and management of forests in Himalayan and sub tropical pine forests.

8. To conduct research on nursery and plantation technique of various social forestry species and to determine suitable species for different climates.

9. To conduct research on nursery and plantation techniques of various social forestry species and to determine suitable species for different climate.

10. In the field of silviculture, studies on seed dormancy characteristics, germination, viability and storability of Himalayan tempo rate species, etc. will be carried out.

Institute of Forest Genetics and Tree Breeding, Coimbatore

1. Institute work on identification and selection of provenances of the recommended species.

2. Studies on intra specific differentiation of important primary and secondary timber species of the NATURAL Evergreen Reserves of the Southern States.

3. Standardisation of vegetative propagation techniques for Casuarina species, Eucalyptus species. Acacia species and Albizia species.

4. Assessing physiological variations like photosynthesis growth and yield in fast growing tree species for improving yield in short spacing and short rotation forestry.

5. Standardisation of germination methods and assessment of germination capacity of eighteen priority species selected for genetic improvement.

6. Determination of seed life and standardisation of optimum storage conditions of selected species.

7. Species trial in degraded lands.

8. Nutrient cycling and biomass production studies in plantation and natural forests.

9. Survey and evaluation of insect pests of forest tree species in nurseries and plantations.

10 Studies on the Charcoal root of Acacia nilotica in nurseries and evolving control strategies.

Institute of Wood Science and Technology, Bangalore

1. Creation of Mechanical Wood Processing and Wood Energy Division.

2. Convening of two Seminars on Wood properties uses, and Chemistry of Forestry Products.

3. Utility of Plantatio:1 Timbers for various end uses.

4. Modifying the Wood Properties by the treatment of polymers.

5. Structural studies of lesser known Andaman Timber.

6. Pretreatment Technology for improving treatme1t in refractory timbers.

7. Gas permeable studies on timbers.

8. Finding alternative to 'Jiget' a binding material used extensively in agarbati manufacturing.

9. Utilisation of Wood residue and bulk.

10. Investigations of the biology of Wood Destroying organisms under land and marine conditions including marine fungi.

11. Natural resistance of timbers against biodeterioration by termites, insects and fungi under terrestrial 8.1d marine conditions.

12. Control of biodeterioration with the help of Wood preservatives, other plant derivatives. Bioactive substances and biological agencies.

13. Studies on the toxicity of Chemicals on mari1le Organisms destroying wood.

14. Comparative efficacy and economic of water- borne preservatives with susceptible timber species (under land and marine condition).

15 Assessment of service life of treated timber structures under marine conditions.

16. Efficay of indigenous preservation and methods of the protection or under-water structures.

Institute of Deciduous Forests, ]abalpur

1. Studies on biomass arid productivity of sal and teak forest under different agro-climatic Zones.

2. Studies on nutrient cycling in sal, teak, and mixed forests, including stem flow

3. Studies on some more area effected by shifting cultivation in Orissa.

4. Development of nursery techniques of important forestry species.

5. Studies on seed collection, storage, germination and viability test of 9 important forestry seeds.

6. Development of plantation technique important forestry species.

7. Development of afforestation methodology for different types of mined-over area.

8. Studies on propagation and regeneration of material of B. ditsys, L. pasriviflora, A. latifolia, etc. through various vegetative means.

9. Studies on suitability and performance of various nitrogen fixing tree species in waste- lands.

10. Studies on development of plant succession in waste lands.

11. Selection of species for community forestry for different agro climatic Zones.

12 Impact of Forestry programme on socio economic condition of rural population in general and tribals in particular.

13. Studies on the disease and insect pests for forest tree seeds I forest nurseries.

14. Studies on the disease and insect pest of plantation, natural forests and their control measures.

15. Studies on the diseases and insect pests of MFP storage and natural conditions.

16. Studies on the di8eases and insect pests of Wood and bomboo in storage and use, and their control measures.

17. Studies on the biological control of major diseases and insect pests of plantations.

18. Studies on the role of corrtizal and biopertitia and biotechniques on the growth of sal, teak, bamboos and associates and also for forestry tree species.

19. Studies on harvesting Schedule of Bios-pyros Melanrzylon.

20. Studies on productivity and production of sal (Shorea Rollusta) seeds.

21. Studies of identification of areas rich in medicinal plants, to be preserved as ‘Geno Bank' and develop techniques for their cultivation, harvesting, processing and publish narration.

22. Study the effect of spacing on the growth and berry production of Ursera Penicillanta.

23. Cultivation of Bixa orellana for chemicals in M.P. and Mabarashtra.

24. Studies on development of suitable D1ethods of collection, drying and storage of MFPs.

Institute of Rain & Moist Deciduous Forest Research Jorhat.

1. Establishment of Bamboos Germplasm Nursery.

2. Ethnobotanical studies on missing tribes of Jorhat District.

3. Study of Tree Flora of Jorhat District.

4. Work on Ecology of some forest area of N .E. region,

5. Preliminary Entomological survey in some forest nurseries to record the diseases situation.

6. Preliminary Entomological survey in some forest nurseries to record the insect pest of important tree species.

7. Studies in plant succession in Jhum areas and their reclai11ation by species trial.

Institute of Arid Zone Forestry Research, Jodhpur

1. Irrigation water management in Forestry Plantations of Arid Sandy soils of IGNP Command area.

2. Fertilizer management studies in irrigated plantation in IGNP Command area of Indian Deserts.

3. Sand dune fixation studies in Thar Desert of India.

4. Studies on combined production system in command Area of Indian Desert.

5. Studies on nursery techniques of important arid zone species

6. Survey, evaluation and management of in- sect pests of (1) Acacia (2) Eucalyptus (3) Prospis cineraria and Prosopis cineraria and Prosopis juliflora (4) Azadirachta indica (5) Tecomoli undulta (6) Delbergia sissoo in nurseries plantation and avenues in arid Zones and aravallies.

7. Evaluation, propagation and testing of Entomopathogene micro-organisms for the purposes of micro trial control of forest in- sect pests in Arid Zones and Aravallis,

8. Survey, evaluation and management of the diseases of Acacias, Azadirachta indica (Ncein) , Eucalyptus, casurina, Delbergi sisssoo in Nurseries, plantations and avenues at irrigated IGNP and in dry localities.

Indian Plywood Industries Research and Training Institute, Bangalore

• Study on 29 Research Projects would be continued.
• Organising short term vocational training programme.
• Testing of wood and wood products will be continued.
• Extension activities will be continued,
• Factory trials on the production of bamhoo mat boards will be carried out.

SURVEY & UTILISATION OF FOREST RESOURCES

Forest Survey of India

Sl. No. Item of Work	Unit	93-94 Target
1. Forest Inventory	Forest area in sq. km	26400
2. Data Processing	-do-	20000
3. Thematic Mapping	Sheets of 1:50,000 scale	260
4. Vegetation Mapping	Sheets of 1:250,000 scale	182
5. Training	Persons trained	90
6. Special Study	No. of areas	1

Forest Conservation

1. The Regional Offices will monitor 900 cases under Forest Conservation Act and 400 under Environmental Protection Act, Region-wise targets are as under:-

Regional Office	Cases under Forest Conservation	Cases under Environmental Protection Act.
Bangalore	175	80
Bhopal	175	80
Bhubeneswar	175	80
Locknow	175	80
Shillong	120	45
Chandigarh	80	35
Total	900	400

For Protection and Regeneration

Assistance win be provided to 11 States under the scheme "Introduction of Modem Forest Fire Control Methods in India". Plantation of 3750 La. and advance work on 1700 ha. would be undertaken under the scheme---" Association of Scheduled Tribes and Rural Poor in Regeneration of degraded forests. About 3000 families are expected to get benefit.

Forest Policy

For work for preparation of action programme for development of forestry sectors at National and State level is likely to commence.

National Afforestation and Eco Development Board

For the year 1993.94 an allocation of Rs. 98 crores has been made for the NAEB. The scheme- wise physical targets for 1993-94 are given below: --

Scheme	Physical target 1993-94 (Area in ha.)
Integrated Wastelands Development Project. Scheme.	65,000
Fuelwood/Fodder Projects Scheme.	40,000
Raising of Minor Forests Produce including Medicinal Plants Scheme.	22,000
Seed Development Scheme.	22 States to be assisted
Aerial Seeding Scheme	30,000
Grants-in-aid Scheme (for Voluntary Agencies)	35 Projects

Wildlife Preservation

• Assistance will be given to 19 Tiger Reserves under Project Tiger Scheme.
• 200 Sanctuaries and 50 National Parks will be assisted under " Assistance for Development of Natural Parks & Sanctuaries" scheme.
• 23 areas identified in the States under Project Elephant Scheme will be given assistance for habitat development.
• Activities for welfare of local people living in and around protected areas will be under- taken under the Scheme "Eco-development in and around protected areas".

National Zoological Park. ...

• Construction of Interpretation Centre.
• Construction of boul1dary wall outside main gate.
• Construction of necessary boundary wall near residential colony.
• Improvement of Hippo enclosure.
• Improvement of Moats and various enclosures.
• Repair Line house.

Wildlife Institute of India

Course	Target for 93-94 (No. of Person)
M.Sc. Course in Biology	7
P.G. Diploma in Wildlife Management	25
Certificate Course in Wildlife Management	25
Field Workshop/Short Courses	100

A new training course on Eco-development planning and Management Planning for protected areas will be started in 1993-94.

Animal Welfare Board

SI. Welfare Scheme No	Organisation to be benefitted
1. Setting up rescue Home and Animal Shelters	50
2. Setting up Neutering Centre for stray dogs	25
3. Purchase of Ambulance for Mobile Animal Clinic	20
4. Veterinary Dispensary	60
5. Development of Grazing grounds	10

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ENVIRONMENT & ECOLOGY SURVEY;

Botanical Survey of India

1. To continue Survey and taxonomic studies in the priority areas of Assam, Anmachal Pradesh. Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, South Western Ghats, Cold desert of high altitude of Jammu & Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, Kerala etc.
2. To complete compilation of 200 Red Data sheets of Endangered pieces of Indian plants Vol. V.
3. To evaluate 5 selected useful plants of India.
4. Enumeration of 600 type specimens of Indian plants available in various heroaria.
5. listing of 400 live collections growing in various Botanic Gardens.
6. Serutiny of field survey reports for publication.
7. Study of Geobotany of Shingbhum district (Bihar) in collaboration with the Geological Survey of India.
8. Undertaking ethnobotanical studies in tribal belt of Darjeeling district, Sunderbans and Kalahandi district (Orissa).
9. Undertaking multiplication, 11 work of some important orchid species of Coelogyme, Cymbidium and horticultural showy flora of Hidyechiurn species.

Zoological Survey of India

1. Faunistic Exploration---ecosystem survey Himalayan ECo-system (Arunachal Pradesh Tropical rain forest (Manipur, Mizoram and Nagaland), Marine ecosystem (Andaman & Nicobar Islands), Estuarine ecosystem (Godavari), Fresh water eco-System, Loktak Lake (Manipur), Renuka (H.P.), Kolleru lake (A.P.) .
2. Faunistic State Survey of Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.
3. Status Survey of Capped Langur & Hoolock Gibbon, Chinkara & Desert Cat, Satyr's Tragopan & Western Tragopan.
4. Faunistic studies of Sikkim, Manipur, Nilgiri & Nanda Devi (Biosphere Reserves), Palamau Tiger Reserve & Marias Tiger Reserve, Fauna of Western Ghats and Ujani wetland.
5. The Marine acquarium at Digha will be put into operation.

ENVIRONMENT EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Environment Education Awareness

Environmental Information System (ENVIS) has so far set up 16 Centres known as ENVIS Centres, on various priority areas of environment like air and water pollution, toxic chemicals, bio-degradation of wastes, Eastern Ghats, Desertification, Estuaries, Mangroves etc. More such Centres on other priority areas would be set up. National Environmental Awareness Compaign would be continued. National Competition of writing of songs, poem, designing of posters, scripting of films in the field of environment etc. would be organised in older to indicate awareness among the people.

Seminar -Symposia Workshop

The Ministry provides financial assistance to various institutions, universities, professional bodies, registered societies, NGOs etc. under the scheme for organising Seminar- Symposia Workshops on environmental related issues throughout the country So as to provide a common platform for sharing knowledge of professional from various disciplines. The activity will be continued.

Indira Gandhi Paryavaran Puraskar

The Ministry instituted the Puraskar in 1987. Since then it is awarded every year to any citizen of India or organisation for its outstanding contribution in the field of environment. It was decided from 1991 that this Puruskar would be awarded both to an individual as well as to an organisation. Each award carries a cash amount of Rs, one lakh, a silver trophy and a citation. The grant of award will continue during 1993-94.

National Museum of Natural History

1. Completion of the Second Phase of development of the Bio-Science Computer Room and computerized documentation of museum collections at the NMNH.
2. Organisation of temporary exhibitions on relevant themes for promoting environmental awareness among the public.
3. Educational activities including outreach programmes through Mobile Museum, School Loan Service, Summer Programmes and Environment Awareness Compaign activities.
4. Follow up action on the 'Care for the Environment Contest' by utilising the fund of materials received leading to appropriate publications, film 5cripts, films, comics etc. related to environment by the NMNH and through contact and cooperation with voluntary agencies.
5. Completion of the structural work and partial completion of exhibits for two galleries at the Regional Museum of Natural History, Mysore,
6. Completion of the architectural designs and building plans for the Regional Museums of Natural History at Bhubaneswar and Bhopal including the awards for construction work.
7. Acquisition of a site for a new museum complex for the National Museum of Natural History at New Delhi and utilisation of building construction work.

Centres of Excellence :

1. Two centres at Abmedabad and Madras will continue with their activities of creating environmental awareness and production of more environmental education resource material, .apart from organisation of training and exhibition programmes.
2. The research activities and training programmes of Centres for Mining Environment, Dhanbad and Ecological Research Centre at Bangalore will be further continued.
3. The Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology will take Up research activities besides strengthening of its organisational set up.

CONSERVATION

1. Preparation of management action plans for mangroves for 1993-94 and" release of Central assistance to State Governments in Respect of 15 mangrove areas.
2. Convening of National Mangroves. Wetlands and Coral Reefs Committee Meeting.
3. Finalisation of management action plans of mangroves for four coral areas viz. Gulf of Mannar, Gulf of Kutch, Andaman and Nicobar and Lakshadweep.
4. Preparation of management action plans of wetlands for 1993-94 and release of Central assistance to State Government in respect of sixteen wetland areas.
5. Two meetings of the National Committee on Biosphere Reserves would be organised for reviewing the programmes.
6. Annual action plans for 1993-94 for existing Biosphere Reserves would be examined by the National Committee, based on which financial assistance would be provided to the state governments concerned.
7. Project proposals received for augmenting the actiyities far conservation and propagation of plant genetic resources etc. would be examined and funds provided to them for their facilities. Review of the activities undertaken during 1992-93 would also be taken up.
8. The work on preparation of report on endemic plant speciegies and endemism in India win be completed.
9. The work on preparation of a book on endemic medicinal plants of economic significance will be completed.

RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT

1. During the year 1993-94 under Environmental Research Scheme, Men & Biosphere Programme and Action Oriented Research Scheme, 45 new Projects are proposed to be initiated. Monitoring of 124 on-going research projects will be taken up through organismg review and monitoring meetings. Three meetings of each of the Advisory Committee will be organised.
2. Pitambar Pant National Environmental Fellowship Award scheme would be continued during 1993-94 to encourage and recognise excellence in the area of Environment and Ecology with regard to Research and Development.
3. Three meetings of each of the Advisory Committee will be organised.

PREVENTION & CONTROL OF POLLUTION

Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)

Thrust areas where CPCB proposes to execute its activities are as follows:

1. Planning for prevention and control of domestic sewage pollution.
2. Planning for restoration of ambient air quality in major cities.
3. Health related studies and restoration of environmental quality in the industrial high density area.
4. Safe disposal of hazardous waste, inventorization of hazardous waste generating industries.
5. Prevention, adoption of cleaner technologies, environmentally friendly biotechnology and infrastructure facility for industrial estate promotion of combined effluent treatment schemes.
6. Encouraging mass awareness programmes, training on pollution control.

Environment-Policy & Law:

1. A project on codification of environment laws is being carried out at Indian Law Institute. Amendment to the certain provisions of the Environment Protection) Act will be processed.
2. The scheme of Environment Friendly products started during 1992-93 will continue for the whole of Eighth Five Year Plan.

Environmental Audit

Environmental Audit is an assessment of an industry of its processes, technology etc. to ensure observation of pollution standards, waste minimization etc. The scheme is proposed to be implemented in 3 phases. Phase I has already been initiated. Under this industries are required to take consent or authorisation or both to submit environmental statement in the prescribed form to the respective state pollution con. trot board. Under Phase II training will be provided to the staff of the Central and State Pollution Control Boards and industry in conducting the audit. The detailed rules on environmental audit will be framed in phase III to include the organization of audit, accreditation of environmental auditors, promotion of the environmental audit and reporting of audit findings.

Adoption of Clean Technologies by Small Scale Industries

The scheme proposes to provide to small scale industries for adoption of pollution control measures. Subsidy would be given to ensure parity with the interest rate under the World Bank Industrial Pollution Control Project. This new scheme started in 1992.93 will continue for the whole the VIII plan period,

Hazardous Substances Management

The Red Book entitled "Central Crisis Group Alert System" on the function of Central Crisis Group set up by this Ministry to deal with Emergency or Crisis situations arising out of chemical accidents will be updated.

Preparation of off-site plan for 8 districts will be completed and steps taken for holding workshop in these districts.

Assistance will be given to State Departments of Environment State Pollution Control Boards for strengthening Hazardous Substances Management structure.

It is proposed to identify sites for disposal of hazardous waste in some districts in order to minimise the Environmental Pollution and risk to the health of the people.

Through training of various categories of personnel for management of chemical accidents, it is proposed to increase awareness and capability to prevent chemical accidents and take necessary steps, if the accidents occur.

It is proposed to set up National Register for Potentially Toxic Chemicals.

Steps will be taken to establish an effective system for chemical crisis management at the State Level and provide a link between the accident site and the expert group.

IMPACT ASSESSMENT

During 1993-94, the following programmes studies will be undertaken :-

1. Carrying capacity of the National Capital Region.
2. Carrying capacity of the Doon Valley .
3. Carrying capacity of Damodar Valley.
4. Delineation and mapping fragile eco-svstern so that clear demarcation of environmentally protected areas can facilitate development planning process.
5. Holding workshops under the Indo-Dutch programme and World Bank programmes for field managers and decision makers-
6. Programme on clean technology.
7. During 1993-94, appraisal of 260 projects on mining, industry, atomic power, thermal power, river valley etc. will be undertaken.

INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION

Target for 1993-94

1. Establishment of Ozone Cell for which funding has been received from the multilateral fund of the Montreal Protoco1. The cell will finalise the country programme and process project proposals.
2. Follow up of Environment Action Programme document and initiation of lInd phase of project under EAP.
3. Finalisation of additional proposals for funding from GEF (Global Environment Facility).
4. Fol1ow-up action on Convention on Climate Change and Conservation of Biodiversity in terms of proposals for external funding to be initiated.

GANGA ACTION PLAN

Work on incomplete schemes being executed under the Ganga Action Plan in 25 class town.,. (with a population of over 1,00,000) of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and West Bengal will be continued. In addition, second phase of the Ganga Action Plan will be taken up involving (a) works on the major polluted tributaries of Ganga, namely, Yamuna, Gomti and Damodar; (b) works in the 25 towns of Ganga which could not be included in Phase I; and (c) works in the other towns of Ganga which has not been taken up in Phase I and where river is found polluted. Similarly, work on formulation of a National River Action Plan (NRAP) for pollution abatement of the other polluted rivers will be continued. Further, projects on research and scientific component of the Ganga Action Plan, including monitoring aspects, would be undertaken.