A. INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL FOREST ACADEMY

• Training of 1994-97 batch for 83 IFS probationers will continue.
• 60 probationers (1995-98 batch) are expected to join the Academy during the year.

B. STATE FOREST SERVICF COLLFGE

• 77 State Forest Service Officers of 1993-95 batch will complete their training in April,1995
• 57 Rangers of 1993-95 batch will complete the training in April,1995.

• 24 students of 1994-95 batch of Post Graduate programme in forest Management are expected to complete their training in 1995.
• Batch of 17 participants of one year M.Phil. level programme on Resource Management is likely to complete its training in May,1995.

INDIAN COUNCIL OF FORFSTRY RESEARCH AND EDUCATION

1. Publication of extension material on different species and different nursery practices.
2. Publication of bulletins on seed and timber trade.
3. Bringing a national forest statistical report.
4. Preparation of five spot films on Research Activities and Achievements in Forestry sector.
5. Construction of National Library and Information Centre, ICFRE Administrative Block, Scientists flats, visiting scientists hostels and residential units.
6. Establishment of Indian Forestry Research and Information Service (IFRIS).
7. Networking of all the Libraries of ICFRE Institutes.

The targets for the year 1995-96 in respect of six Research Institutes and three Centres under ICFRE are as follows:

1. FOREST RESEARCH INSTITUTB, DEHRADUN.

1. Research on short and long terms on seed storage to maintain quality and viability.
2. Develop facilities for storing seeds of valuable and endangered germ plasm.
3. Initiate work on standardising technique for testing the viability and vigour of important tree species seed aiming at production of quantity planting materials.
4. To continue research on reducing environmental pollution resulting from paper pulp and cellulose processing.
5. To continue studies on nursery and plantation diseases of important tree species and develop suitable control measures.
6. To continue survey and isolate beneficial biofertilizers of economically important tree species and maintain the cultures. Produce cultures of these biofertilizers for distribution on demonstration scale.
7. To continue study of floral biology, breeding system and hybridization probabilities of important plantation and Agro-Forestry species aiming at increasing the productivity.
8. To continue in viv and vitra propagation of economically important tree species.
9. To continue survey and screening of parasiticide fauna of forests pests and develop technique for their culture under laboratory conditions.
10. To continue efforts to develop field practices for biology control of insects and pests.

1. INSTITUTE OF FORBST GENBTICS AND TRBB BRBBDING, COIMBATOR.

1. Genetic improvement of economically important species for stress tolerance aiming at maximising productivity.
2. To study reproductive biology of important agroforestry and plantation tree species to understand breeding systems and attempt hybridization with the objective of exploiting hybrid vigour.
3. Mass multiplication of selected geno types ofV agroforestry species for increasing the productivity.
4. Estimation of nutrient cycling in different plantation eco-system.
5. Estimation of productivity of plantation eco-system and evaluate suitable species for different regions.

1. INSTITUTE OF WOOD SCIENCE AND TSCHNOLOGY, BANGALOR

1. Survey to identify sandal provenances and collection of seed from different areas for provenances trials.
2. To develop tissue culture protocol for sandal.
3. Survey and study the sandal wood pathogens and initiate action for developing protection measures.
4. Study variation in wood and oil contents of sandal from various provenances and to develop a clonal seed orchards of superior genotypes.
5. To study response of these species to vegetative propagation.
6. To continue research on provences trials of superior genotypes of sandal and other agroforestry tree species.
7. Evaluate plantation species for use in Catamarans after using different environment friendly preservatives and introduce such catamarans for evaluation and demonstration.

1. TROPICAL RZS~ARCH IN8TITUTS, JABALPUR

1. To continue collection of germplasm of non-timber forest speices, Bamboo, grass,medicinal and aeromatic plants of central India and evaluate these for higher yields active principles.
2. Survey and selection of superlor edible fruit giving trees in the forest and collect seeds for multiplication and further tree improvement.
3. Evaluate multi purpose tree species in agroforestry in Chhatisgarh area of M.P. in higher productivity.
4. To study alleopathic effects of agroforestry trees on agricultural crop yield under different plant patterns with the objectives of developing a suitable agroforestry model.
5. Survey and identify VAM fungi, rhyzobium and frankia associate with different tree species and evaluate their effect on productivity of tree species.
6. Isolate the bio-fertiliser as above, maintain their cultures and develop technology to produce innocuban for demonstration.
7. Survey and identify forest tree seeds pests and pest of forestry nurseries,assess the level of damage by these pests.
8. To develop cultural and chemical control methods of the above pests.

1. ARID ZONE FORFST RFSEARCH INSTITUTE, JODHPUR.

1. To irvestigate soil-water-plant relationship in various sites conditions for important tree species arid zone.
2. Screen the local tree species for tolerance moisture stress.
3. To evaluate different trees species for high yields in forestry-plantations and agroforestry in the IGNP command area.
4. Survey and collection of different provenances of leaf fodder species of arid zone and test them for tolerance to moisture seeds and salinity.
5. To screen these leaf fodder species for vegetative propagation and develop a technology for the mass multiplication of superior trees.
6. Evaluate different loffing regims in better leaf fodder protection and growth of trees.
7. Develop tissue culture protocol in propagation of superior genotypes of fodder yield trees.

1. INSTITUTE OF RAIN AND MOIST DECIDOUS FORESTS RESSRARCH, JORHAT.

1. Survey and evaluate the present status of forest resources of conservation areas and to evaluate the effectiveness of protection compare to other areas.
2. Survey and examine only variation in seed formation viability germination of important agro-forestry.
3. Develop necessary nursery technology for local agro-forestry species.
4. Survey and monitor physico chemical changes in soil before tree and after shifting cultivation cycles and also test the microflora in the shifting cultivation area.
5. Initiate action to develop alternative to shifting cultivation.
6. Survey and study VAM association with protocol evergreen tree species.
7. Develop technology for VAM cultures and demonstrate their utilisation in nursery as biofertilisers.

1. TEMPERATE FOREST RESEARCH CENTRE, SHIMLA.

1. Evaluate local tree shrubs and grass in the cold desert areas for higher productivity and develop the nursery technology for better growing provenances/selections.
2. Improve the clonal multiplication methodology of wood species in the cold desert areas.
3. Evaluate introduction of poplar in degraded conifers forest as a nurse crop.
4. Continue the work of improvement propagation of selected nursery stock to populus.
5. Survey and select most suited agro-forestry species in the lower Himalayan hills, propagate the pest genotypes for distribution and initiate action to develop a suitable agro-forestry model.

1. CENTRE FOR SOCIAL FORESTRI AND ECO RSHABILITATION, ALLAHABAD

1. To continue study on rejuvenation of saline and solic soils.
2. Survey and identify types of sites of wastelands and survey the stress tolerant tree and shrubs species for restoration of productivity of these wastelands.
3. Study the ecological and social interaction in a Vindhyan hills.
4. Initiate action to develop cropping (Agricultural and trees crops) models for degraded lands and establish demonstration species forpeoples education.

1. LAC DEVELOPMENT, RANCHI.

1. To continue demonstration of improved method of lac cultivation and distribution of brued lac.
2. To assist productivity of different eco-syetem of forestry and plantation.
3. To lay-out demonstration plots to study the effective of biofertilizers on growth in degraded sites and other areas.

INDIAN PLYWOOD INDUSTRIES AND TRAINING INSTITUTE (IPIRTI)

• Continuation of research work on 36 projects.
• Organising short term vocational training courses.
• Testing of wood and wood products will be continued.
• Extension activities will be continued.

FOREST SURVZY OF INDIA

S No.	Item of Work	Unit	Target
1.	Forest Inventory	Forest area (in sq. kms.)	26000
2.	Data Processing	Forest area	26000
3.	Thematic mapping	Sheets of 1:50 000	260
4	Vegetation maping	Sheets of 1:2,50,000	180
5.	Training	Persons to be trained	90
6.	Special Study	No. of area	1

FOREST PROTECTION AND REGENERATION

Assistance will be provided to the States of Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Orissa/ Bihar, Andhra Pradesh and others for undertaking the scheme" Association of Scheduled Tribes and Rural Poor in Regeneration of degraded Forests".

FOREST POLICY

The work of preparation of National Forestry Action Programme for development of forestry sector at National and State level will be completed.

FORR5T CONSERVATION

The Regional offices will monitor 900 cases under the Forest (Conservation) Act and 400 cases under the Environment (Protection) Act.

• Monitoring of implementation of conditions stipulataed by the Government of India, while approving diversion of forestland for non-forestry uses under Forest(Conservation) Act. (All cases)
• Monitoring of implementation of conditions and safeguards laid down for projects/activities after environmental clearance and pollution control measures taken by industries, local bodies, undertakings etc.
• Site inspection of cases being referred to by the Ministry.
• To assist states/U.Ts in preparation of management plan for working of forests.
• Disposal of cases for diversion of forest land for non-forest purposes upto the extent of 5 ha.

WILDLIFE

• 200 Sanctuaries and 50 National parks will be assisted under "Assistance for Development of National parks and Sanctuaries " Scheme.
• Central Assistance will be provided for development and Management of 23 Tiger Reserves in 14 States under the Project Tiger Scheme. The annual census of tiger will be taken in all Tiger Reserve areas during the-year.
• 23 areas in 11 States identified under Project Elephant will be given assistance.

NATIONAL ZOOLOGICAL PARK

1. Construction of stand off barrier.
2. Improvement of Benting moat.
3. Shifting Sangai to spotted deer enclosures and spotted deer enclosure near elephant cage with cell.
4. Putting of new pipelines including replacement of routine one.
5. Development of area at main gate and construction of wall an lawn etc.
6. Renovation of Kangaroo enclosure.

WILDLIFE INSTITUTE OF INDIA

 

Course	No. of persons to be trained.
1. M.Sc. Course in Biology	10
2.Post Graduate in Wildlife management.	30
3.Certificate Course in Wildlife 30 Management.	30
4.Field workshop/short course.	09

In addition development of the new campus, updating computer facilities are the targets for 1995-96. The UNDP-FAO project assisted in training programme of "Eco-development and Management Planning capabilities" will be continued.

CENTRAL ZOO AUTHORITY

The money is required to improve the existing facilities in the zoos and make their conditions more congenial to wild animals displayed.

ANIMAL WELFARE BOARD OF INDIA (AWBI)

AWBI has taken up immunisation and sterilisation large scale. It has recently been programme of stray dogs on a allotted land for construction of facilities. It therefore becomes necessary to increase the outlay substantially.

Efforts will be made to use electronic media for public awareness and to develop alternative of animals use for experiment. Wide publicity will be given to rules and guidelines prepared for animal housing and experiment.

AWBI spends major share of the grants-in-aid on financial assistance to various animal welfare organisations. About 160 organisations are likely to be assisted by the Board during 1995

The Ministry has also taken up with the state Government to constitute state Advisory Boards and to appoint nodal department, Active involvement of the State Government machinery will not only improve the efforts of the board but also will help in reaching the programme to grass roots level.

NATIONAL AFFORESTATION AND ECO-DEVELOPMENT BOARD (NAEB)

The scheme wise physical targets in respect of NAEB are given below:

Scheme	Physical target 1995-96 (Area in ha.)
1. Integrated Afforestation and Eco- Development Projects Scheme	67000 ha
2. Fuelwood/Fodder Projects Scheme	80000 ha
3. Raising of Minor Forests Produce including Medicinal Plants Scheme	22000 ha
4. eed Development Scheme	22 States to assisted
5. Aerial Seeding Scheme	22,500 ha
6. Grants-in-Aid Scheme (for Voluntary Agencies)	35 Projects to be sanctioned

ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT

BOTANICAL SURVEY OF INDIA

SURVEY OF PLANT RESOURCES

Forty-two survey tours are proposed to be undertaken in different parts of the country for survey of plant and national flora.

STATE FLORA

To complete compilation of 80 species of Flora of Madhya Pradesh, Vol.II, 80 species of West Bengal, 100 species of Flora of Mizoram, Vol.II, 200 species of Flora of Kerala, Vol.II, 80 species of Flora of Andaman & Nicobar Islands, 100 species of Flora of Cold Desert, 80 species of Flora of Assam and Flora of Arunachal Pradesh, Vol.I to be published.

ENDANGERED SPECIES

To complete Red Data Sheet of 40 species for Vol.V and to introduce, acclimatize and multiply 20 species endangered species for ex-situ conservation.

NATIONAL FLORA/FLORA OF INDIA

To complete editing, checking, processing for publication of Vol.V; work on 100 species of Vol.IX to be completed and editing and publication of Fascicle Vol.XXII to be finalized.

USEFUL PLANTS

Phyto-chemical screening and pharamacognostic study of four plants to be completed.

NATIONAL DATA BASE

Finalization of manuscripts, printing-and publication listing of live plant collection and preparation of Manual of cultivated plants to be completed.

ETHNOBOTANICAL STUDIES

Ethnobotanical studies in West Bengal and Orissa to be completed.

CRYPTOGAMS

Pterodophytic Flora of India: Identification and writing of compilation of manuscripts and its finalization. To work out zoo species and writing of description of 30 species of Lichen Flora of India.

PUBLICATION

During 1995-96, following publications are proposed to be brought out:

1. Bull. Botanical Survey of India, Vol.34 and 35
2. Fascicle of Flora of India, Vol.22
3. Red Data Book, Vol.4
4. Flora of India (National Flora), Vol.4 & 5
5. Flora of Maharashtra, Vol.2
6. Flora of West Bengal, Vol.1
7. Vanaspati Vani No.6
8. Mangroves of Krishna and Godavari Delta
9. Mangroves of Mahananda Delta
10. Annual Reports 1990-91, 1991-92, 1992-93
11. Rhododendrons of India

EXPLORATION & SURVEY OF FAUNAL RESOURCES

Himalayan Ecosystem
Agruncahal Pradesh	3 surveys
Jammu & Kashmir (Ladakh) 1 survey	1 survey.
Tropical Rainforest Ecosystem
Nasaland	4 surveys
Mizoram	8 surveys
Manipur	2 surveys
Kerala	4 surveys
Estuarine Ec-osystem
Krishna Delta	3 surveys
Sunderbans	3 surveys
Freshwater Ecosystem
Loktak Lake, Manipur	2 surveys
Kolleru Lake, A.P.	2 surveys
Sambhar lake, Rajasthan	2 surveys
Pichola Lake, Ragasthan	2 surveys
Kondakaria Lake,	2 surveys
Kondakaria Lake, Andhra Pradesh	2 surveys
Doon Valley Wetlands, UP	24 surveys (local surveys)
Harike Wetland, Punjab	2 surveys
Marine Ecosystem
Andaman & Nicobar Islands	2 surveys
Digha Coast	24 surveys
Conservation Area
Desert National Park	2 surveys
Govinda Pashu Vihar, UP	1 survey
Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve	2 surveys
Tadoba Tiger Reserve	2 surveys
Pench Tiger Reserve	2 surveys
Bhimashankar Wild Life Sanctuary	1 survey
State Surveys
Bihar	3 surveys
Delhi	3 surveys
Andhra Pradesh	4 surveys
Madhya Pradesh	4 surveys
Tamil Nadu	2 surveys
STATUS SURVEY OF ENDANGERED SPECIES
Dugong	2 surveys
TAXONOMIC STUDIES
Fauna of Sikkim	To be completed
Fauna of Manipur	Preliminary identification to be completed
Fauna of Ujni Wetlands	To be completed
PUBLICATIONS
Fauna of India	As & when received
Records of ZSI	Vol. 94
Annual Reports of ZSI	1992-93
Bibliography of Indian Zoology	Vol. 29
State Fauna of Meghalaya	Parts I-IV
Fauna of Rajaji National Park	to be completed
Fauna of Western Himalayas	to be completed
RENOVATION OF ZOOLOGICAL GALLERIES & REGIONAL MUSEA
Fish Gallery Regional Musea: To be completed
NRS, DRS, WRS	To be completed
COMPUTERIZATION OF COLLECTION DATA
General collection	To be continued
ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION SERVICE ON ANIMAL ECOLOGY
Collection data on animal ecology	To be continued
Newsletter	To be continued To be published Half yearly

TRAINING AND EXTENSION PROGRAMMES

• Collection, Preservation and identification of Insects and Mites of Economic Importance.
• Biodlversity Conservation and Bio-systematic studies.
• Basic Course in Environmental Impact Assessment.

MARINE AOUARIUM-CUM-RESEARCH CENTRE. DIGHA

Aquarium & Museum - To be qperational during 1994-95

ENVIRONMKNTAL EDUCATION, AWARENESS AND TRAINING

1. ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AWARENESS AND TRAINING

National Environment Awareness Campaign would be continued. National Competitions .on writing of songs, poems, designing of posters, scripting of films in the field of environment would be organised to inculcate awareness among the people. Besides, setting up of eco-clubs, development of educational awareness resource materials etc., would also be undertaken during the year.

Approximately 30 films in the field-of environment and related areas would be commissioned to mobilize people’s participation in spreading environmental messages,

2. Grant-in-aid to professional societies:

Under this scheme, efforts would be made to assist more and more professional eocieties, appropriate institutions, museums, science centres etc., for the development activities and projects in the field of environment as well as to develop exhibition galleries and educational programmes relevant to ecology, wildlife and environment.

(c) PARYAVARAN VAHINI:

In addition to the setting up of Paryavaran Vahinis in 183 districts, additional districts would be identified to set up the Vahinis 80 that more districts throughout the country are covered during 1995-96.

ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION SYSTEM (ENVIS):

Two new Centres on the areas related to environment and not covered so far would be set up under ENVIS scheme during the year 1995-96. The necessary hardware and software packages would be provided to all the Centres so that they could interact with the Focal Point as well as among themselves through ERNET programame. Efforts would be made to connect these Centres and the Focal Point for the accession of the international database like INTERNET, GRID etc.

ENVIS is being strengthened so that it could function effectively as National Focal Point (NFP) and Regional Service Centre (RSC) of INFOTERRA/UNEP. Close liaison will be maintained by ENVIS Network with various other existing National Information Systems in order to avoid the duplication of the efforts in the concerned fields.

Meeting of the ENVIS Advisory Committee would be arranged to monitor the progress of the ENVIS Scheme.

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF NA1SRAL HISTORY (NMNH)

The targets for the year 1995-96 are being set to further the fulfillment of the VIII Plan objectives of the NMNH in promoting Environmental Awareness. These are as follows:

1. Completion of the Regional Museum of Natural History, Mysore, with its galleries, educational facilities, Bio-science Computer Room, technical infrastructure, landscaping and horticulture and inauguration of the Museum.
2. Setting up a Project Office at Bhopal, partial completion of the building and initiation of collection and exhibit preparation work for the Regional Museum of Natural History, Bhopal.
3. Similar action (as above) for the Regional Museum of Natural History, Bhubaneshwar.
4. Collection of specimens, preservation, fabrication and production of exhibits needed for the Regional Museums of Natural History.
5. Regular educational and outreach activities of the NMNH, throughout the year including Mobile Museum Service, School Loan Service, Summer Programmes, Teacher Orientation Workshops, Environment Awareness Campaign, Popular Publications, organisation of temporary exhibitions etc.
6. Collaboration with Delhi University and the National Museum Institute, New Delhi in conducting courses in Environmental Biology and Museology.
7. Professional enrichment programme through exchange visits of museum personnel with US Natural History Museums under the Indo-US Natural History Museum Partnership Programme.
8. Strengthening the educational infrastructure and potential of the NMNH through enriching the Library, Audio Visual and Film Collection, Photographic Documentation of the flora, fauna and ecosystems of India etc.
9. Maintenance, upkeep and updating of the exhibit galleries of the NMNH.

LIBRARY

The Library of the Ministry would be enriched and it is targeted that approximately 500 new documents etc., in the field of environment and its related areas would be procured by the Library during 1995-96.

SEMINARS/SYMPOSIA/WORRSHOPS

The Scheme would be continued and more and more organisations would be supported to organise Seminars/Symposia in the field of environment and related areas.

INDIRA GANDHI PARYAVARAN PURASRAR

The Puraskar would be awarded both to an individual and to an organisation during the year 1995-96.

CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE

All the five Centres of Excellence will be continued to function during the year 1995-96. It is targetted that atleast one new Centre in the area not covered so far would new Centre of Excellence during the year 1995-96.

NATIONAL NATURAL RESOURCE NANAGEMENT SYSTEM (NNRMS)

Monitoring of the projects sanctioned under the scheme would be undertaken during the year, 1995-96. Seventeen areas out of the 37 identified areas under the scheme have been covered and it is targetted that a few new areas in the year 1995-96 would be covered and the research projects in these areas would be undertaken. It is targetted that at least six projects would be sponsored in 1995-96 under the scheme.

WETLANDS

1. Finalisation and sanctioning of management action plans for 21 wetlands.
2. Sanctining of Research projects.
3. Convening of two meetings of National Committee on Wetlands, Mangroves and Coral Reefs to discuss issues relating to Wetlands.
4. Convening of two meetings of Research Sub-Committee on Wetlands, Mangroves and Coral Reefs to consider research projects on Wetlands.

MANGROVES AND CORAL REEFS

1. Finalisation and sanctioning of management action plans for 15 mangrove areas.
2. Sanctioning of Research Projects.
3. Convening of two meetings of National Committee on Wetlands, Mangroves and Coral Reefs to discuss issues relating to mangroves and Coral reefs.
4. Convening of two meetings of Research Sub-Committee on Wetlands, Mangroves and Coral Reefs to consider sanctioning of Research projects relating to mangroves and Coral Reefs.

BIOSPHERE RESERVES

• Preparation of Management Action Plans for 1995-96 and release of central assistance to State. Governments in respect of the operational Biosphere Reserves (BRs).
• Convening of National Committee meeting on BRs.
• Convening of Scientific Advisory Committee meeting on BRs where, all the research projects received will be processed for financial assistance.
• Evaluation of ongoing research projects.
• Monitoring of Management Action Plans.
• Opening of new Biosphere Reserves. Dehang-Dehang area in Arunachal Pradesh has also been identified for designating it as a BR. Establishment of Biosphere Reserves in Cold Desert area of Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir is also in the pipeline. There are few other proposals which include Kahana in Madhya Pradesh, Manas in Assam, Kanchenjunga in Sikkim, Thar Desert in Rajasthan and Little Rann of Kutch in Gujarat for which some clarifications have been asked from the State Governments.

BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION

• Finalisation of National Action Plan on Biodiversity and initiation of follow up action.
• Organisation of consultations at various levels for National Action Plan and also legislation on bio-diversity.
• Guidlines for regulating the transfer of indigenous genetic material.
• Follow-up action on decisions taken in the first meeting of Conference of Parties.

ASSISTANCE TO BOTANIC GARDENS

1. Inviting proposals and finalisation of action plans for strengthening existing botanic gardens.
2. Organising meetings of Expert Group for examination of proposals received.
3. Evaluation of proposals approved and release of funds.

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

Over 202 research projects will continued to be supported. Further, it is proposed to start about 27 new research projects. The new programmes will focus on long-term studies on selected ecosystems, biodiversity, impact assessment, waste utilisation, pollution control, tissue culture techniques for endangered/threatened medicinal plant species.

PITAMBER PANT NATIONAL ENVIRONMENT FELLOWSHIP:

The previous awardees will continue to be provided the necessary funds and support from the Ministry. The nominations for 1995 awardee will be invited, scrutinised and processed.

G.B. PANT INSTITUTE OF HIMALAYAN ENVIRONMENT & DEVELOPMENT

The construction work at the Institute’s Head quarter at Almora wi,l be completed and its units at Kullu and Gangtok will be continued. The ongoing research programmes will be continued and serviced. New R&D research programmes will be initiated for generating technologies, information and knowledge for sustainable development of the Himalayan region.

INTEGRATED ACTION ORIENTED RED AND EXTENSION PROJECTS IN HIMALAYAN REGION

Studies will be conducted on the problem-oriented research projects which have been sanctioned under this programme. It is proposed to start 10 new research projects under this scheme for studying the bio-diversity and developing starategies for its conservation, hydrology, water and soil management, mining, tourism etc.

PREVENTION & CONTROL OF POLLUTION

CENTRAL POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD

The proposal for the Annual Plan of 1995-96 is prepared based on the requirements spelt out in the National Policy for Abatehent of Pollution and other various programmes planned t for prevention and control of pollution.

THRUST AREAS FOR 1995-96

1. Inventorization Ozone depleting substances
2. Assessment of polluticn from various sources including vehicular and noise pollution in important cities. Industrial Pollution will also be assessed -for large medium and Small Scale Industries with special emphasis on inventory of ozone depleting substances.
3. Assessment of water qualaity of river, coast and ground water. River basin studies will be completed.
4. Monitoring of ambient air quality at 290 loca+Liorls with special emphasis on Respirable dust and lead. Monitoring pattern will be set up covering a grid of 50 kms.
5. Research and development on special areas relating to prevention and control of pollution. This includes schemes on biomonitoring of river and toxicity evaluations; sampling and analysis of poly nuclear aromatic hydrocarbons; biological methods of waste treatment and specific pollutant analysis.
6. Development and review of standards fox liquid effluent and gaseous emissions.
7. Development of criteria for Eco-labelling.
8. Specialised training in various areas pertailling to pollution control.
9. Plan Nation-wide programmes for prevention and control of pollution.
10. Development and review of technologies relating to prevention and control of pollution.
11. Mass awareness programmes and involvement of NGOs and Exhibition.
12. Hazardous waste management development of guidelines for treatment and disprsal of hazardous wastes.

ASSISTANCNE FOR ABATEMENT OF POLLUTION

• Preparation of bills on comprehensive legislation and its introduction and passing in the Parliament.
• Final notification of 16 products categories under the scheme of Eco-mark. Launching of publicity campaign of Eco-mark, implementation of scheme economic incentives under Eco-mark.
• To make the water cess rates more deterrent by effecting three-time increase for the conservation of national resource-like water.
• Enactment of National Environmental Tribunal Bill, 1992 and setting up four Benches in Delhi, Calcutta, Madras and Bombay.
• During 1995-96, four more critically polluted areas are to be identified for carrying out the Environmental Epidemiological Studies.

ENVIRONMENTAL AUDIT

Inter firm comparison based on the analysis of information submitted in the environmental statements.

To encourage the industrial units to adopt better management practices in order to reduce waste generation and thus avoid excessive use of natural resources.

ENVIRONMENTAL STATISTICS AND MAPPING

• Continuation of the project "Environmental Statistics and Mapping using GIS and remote sensing with specific reference to abatement of pollution sponsored to NISTAD.
• Preparation of pollution atlas for selected major cities.

ADOPTION OF CLEAN TECHNOLOGIES IN SMALL SCALE INDUSTRIES

• Setting up of more waste minimisation circles in selected small scale industrial units.
• Preparation of sector specific manuals on waste minimisation.
• Demonstration projects on waste minimisation.
• Studies on assessment of waste minimisation in selected sectors.
• Training and awareness programmes through DC: SSI for personnel in SIDO through SISI.

HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES MANAGEMENT

During 1995-96, it is proposed to continue various programmes outlined below and monitor the implementation of this programme. In addition intensive interactions with State Departments of Environment/State Pollution Control Boards are envisaged for effective implementation of rules on Management of Hazardous Substances:

1. Updation of Redbook entitled Central Crisis Group Alert System on functioning of Central Crisis Group by this Ministry to deal with the emergency situations arising out of chemical accidents.
2. Assistance to the State Departments of Environment/State Pollution Control Boards and other implementing agencies like CIF for strengthening the Hazardous Substances Management Structure.
3. Industrial Pocketwise Hazard Analysis and preparation of Off-site Plan for more districts.
4. Setting up of Regional Register for Potentially Toxic Chemicals (RRPTC) and Poison Control Centre.
5. Survey of some selected cities for Municipal Solid Waste.
6. Setting up of Pilot Project for proper management of Municipal Solid Waste/Industrial Waste such as flyash, phosphogypsum and redmud.
7. Financial assistance to various States for identification of sites, environmental impact assessment and preparation of design for the secured landfill to contain hazardous wastes.
8. Training Programme for district level officials/non-officials for On-site/Off-site Plan, Disaster Management Plan, Safety Aspects etc.
9. Research Projects on Hazardous Substances and Waste Management.

IMPACT ASSESSMENT

 

	Target	Quarterwise
Appraisal of projects		I	II	III	IV
RV/ HE	50	12	13	12	13
Industries	60	10	18	20	12
Mining	50	12	12	12	14
Thermal	30	7	10	8	5
Atomic	4	1	1	1	1
Others	60	15	15	15	15
Monitoring of projects
Mining	100	25	25	25	25
Industry	70	10	15	25	20
RV/HE	120	30	30	30	30
Thermal	60	15	15	15	15
Atomic	12	3	3	3	3
Others	40	10	10	10	10

A: CARRYING CAPACITY STUDIES

1. DOON VALLEY

The phase-I and phase-II of the project has been completed and the work on phase-III, namely, modelling has started. The project iB expected to be comp]eted by 1994 95.

2. NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION

The phase-I of the project has been completed and the report submitted in June, 1994. The hot-spots have been identified and phase -II of the work is in progress.

3. DAMODAR RIVER VALLEY BASIN

The phase-I report was reviewed and suggestions have been made to modify the report taking into account the gaps in data. Additional data is being collected so as’ to make a comprehensive phase-I report which is expected by the end of 1994-95.

4. TAPTI RIVER ESTUARY

The project was sanctioned at a cost of Rs.2.73 crores. The Phase-I of the project, namely, Secondary data collection is in progress.

B. OTHER STUDIES.

1. EIA AND EMP SIRMUR LIMESTONE DEPOSITS IN HIMACHAL PRADESH.

The project was taken up at a total cost of Rs.33.58 lakhs for a period of 18 months. The project was reviewed in June, 1994. The institutions which will take up specific studies have been identified and has also taken up the work.

2. CALIBRATION AND VALIDATION OF MATHEMATICAL MODELS FOR ENIVRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT.

The project was sanctioned at a total cost of Rs.57.48 lakhs for a period of 24 months. The progress of the project was reviewed in June, 1994. All equipments ordered and man power is in position.

D. CLEAN TECHNOLOGY

A proposal to set up National Clearing Centre for Cleaner Technologies was formulated and submitted to World Bank ,for approval. The approval in principle has since been received and the details are being worked out. The expenditure proposed is for the demonstration project.

INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION

1. Finalisation of national report to the Commission on Sustainabale Development (CSD)’ 1995. The review by the CSD is scheduled in April, 1995. This work is being coordinated by the Ministry of External Affairs.
2. Finalisation of projects for GEF.
3. Follow-up on Convention on Climate Change and Bio-Diversity including proposals for funding and legislative and other measures.
4. To activate and coordinate national response to Agenda 21 by obtaining detailed responses from nodal Ministries and Departments.
5. Preparation and submission of the State of Environment report to ESCAP.

GANGA ACTION PLAN PHASE I

Works on on-going schemes under Ganga Action Plan Phase I in 25 class I towns (with a population of over one lakh) of UP, Bihar and West Bengal will be continued. In this connection it is relevant to state that out of 261 sanctioned schemes, 237 schemes have been completed as on 31.12.94. Out of remaining 24 schemes, 12 schemes are targetted for completion during the remaining part of the current financial year. Thus, the work on 12 on-going schemes will be continued during the year 1995-96.

During the year 1995-96, while the research would continue on the identified thrust areas, emphasis would be laid on finding biological solution to microbial pollution in addition to utilisation of the results of the research on disinfect ng the treated sewage through ultra violet radiation and gamma radiation. The programme of rehabilitation of soft shelved turtles will be initiated in river Yamuna between Mathura and Etawa and the recommendations emerging from the bio-monitoring and bio-conservation projects will be taken up with the State Governments.

The water quality monitoring shall be continued in the rivers which have already been taken.

On completion of the inventorisation of polluting industries, monitoring for setting up of effluent treatment plants and compliance of standards for discharge of industrial effluent will be undertaken.

For framing the pollution abatement schemes, in the non-perennial rivers in the coastal areas, detailed surveys and studies by involving CPCB and 8 coastal State Pollution Control Boards would be carried out.

GANGA ACTION PLAN PHASE II AND NATIONAL RIVER ACTION PLAN

(i) YAMUNA ACTION PLAN

As far as Yamuna Action Plan is concerned, the Detailed Project Reports for remaining works such as Sewage Treatment Plants will be received and processed for approval. The execution of works on the Projects will be taken up for the schemes approved during 1994-95 and 1995-96.

(ii) GOMTI ACTION PLAN

During 1995-96, the balance DPRs for Jaunpur and Sultanpur for Interception and Diversion and Sewage Treatment Plants will be approved. It is also expected that by the year 1995, the DPRs for emergency works as proposed by Overseas Development Agency will be prepared by UP Jal Nigam with inputs of ODA experts and approved for implementation.

(iii) OTHER COMPONENTS OF GAP PHASE II

Works on other components of GAP Phase II are also likely to pick up during 1995-96 after their approval by the Government.

NATIONAL RIVER ACTION PLAN

During 1995-96, it is expected that upon approval of NRAP by the Government, detailed project reports will be prepared by the implementing agencies and works for land acquistion, Low cost sanitation, crematoria etc. initiated.

CIVIL CONSTRUCTION UNIT (CCU)

(A) CONTUNUED SCHEMES

A.1. BOTANICAL SURVEY OF INDIA

1. Air conditioning of CNH building BSI, Howrah.
2. Construction of 23 staff quarters at Gangtok.

A.2. ZOOLOGICAL SURVEY OF INDIA

1. Annexe Building for ZSI at Calcutta.

A.3. REGIONAL MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY

1. RMNH Building at Bhopal.

A.4. DEPOSIT WORKS

1. Construction of 72 residential quarters for IFGTB, Coimbatore (Phase-III).
2. Office cum laboratory for IAZFR, Jodhpur.
3. Consturction of 32 residential quarters at Jodhpur, (Phase-II).
4. Construction of 24 quarters for IAZFR Jodhpur, (Phase-III).
5. Scientist Hostel for FRI at Dehradun.
6. 16 Nos Type V quarters for ICFRE, Dehradun.
7. Laboratories & workshops for FRI, Bangalore.
8. 78 Nos (Phase-II) quarters for TFRI, Jabalpur.
9. Development of site and provision of bulk services G.B. Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment Development at Kosi, Almora.
10. 46 residential quarters for GB Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment and Development at Kosi, Almora.
11. Construction of Faculty Block, Library Block, Hostel Building and guest house for G.B. Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment & Development at Kosi, Almora.

(B) NEW SCHEMES

B.1. BOTANICAL SURVEY OF INDIA

1. Herbarium-cum-office building at Pune.

1. Office-cum-lab building at Berhampur, Orissa.
2. Construction of 14 staff quarters for ZSI at Port Blair.
3. Office building for ZSI at Pune.
4. High Altitude Zoological Field Station at Solan(HP).

B.3 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY

1. NMNH building at New Delhi.
2. NMNH Building at Bhubaneshwar.
3. Staff quarters for NMNH at Mysore.

B.4 FOREST SURVEY OF INDIA

1. Residential quarters for FSI at Dehradun.

B.5 DEPOSIT WORKS

1. Transit Scholar Hostel TFRI, Jabalpur.
2. Scientist Hostel TFRI, Jabalpur.
3. Residential Quarters 40 Nos, (Phase-III) TPRI, Jabalpur.
4. Guest House for TFRI, Jabalpur.
5. Library-cum-information centre TFRI, Jabalpur.
6. Extension Institute TFRI, Jabalpur.
7. Museum Building TFRI, Jabalpur.
8. Auditorium-cum-Community Centre at TFRI, Jabalpur.
9. Guest House-cum-Scientist Hostel for AFRI, Jodhpur.
10. 40 quarters in plot No.729 for AFRI, Jodhpur.
11. Guest House Bangalore.
12. Mist Chamber, Shade House & Tissue Culture Lab for IWST, Bangalore.
13. Scientist/Scholar Hostel for FRI, Coimbatore.
14. National Forest Library-cum-Information Centre, Dehradun.
15. Administrative Building for ICFRE, Dehradun.