1. INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL FOREST ACADEMY

To continue training of probationers of Indian Forest Service and to further improve the infrastructural facilities at the academy like library, computers, transport, communication network etc.

2. STATE FOREST SERVICE COLLEGES AND RANGERS COLLEGES.

• 82 State Forest Service Officers are likely to complete 2 years diploma course.
• 50 Rangers are likely to complete 2 years training course from Eastern Forest Rangers College, Kurseong.
• 12 short term refresher courses of 2 weeks duration are likely to be arranged in State Forest Service Colleges and IIFM, Bhopal.
• 6 short term refresher computer courses are likely to bL arranged in State Forest Servige Colleges.

• For the year 1996-97, a target is of admitting 30 students to the Post Graduate Diploma in Forestry Management.
• For the year 1996-97, admission process is under progress to admit 20 students to M.Phil Level Course on Resource Management.
• Various Management Development Programmes and Workshops will be conducted.
• Work on different research projects will be undertaken.
• Construction of Directors Bungalow, 12 Guest faculty Suites and 20 staff quarters will be completed.
• The computer network will be expanded to cover the entire campus. GIS and Remote Sensing Research Projects will be set up and software development work will be undertaken.

INDIAN COUNCIL OF FORESTRY RESEARCH AND EDUCATION

1. Procurement of bar code system international databases and furniture for NFLIC.
2. Local and international training for librarians, researcherk and scientists.
3. Networking workshop is to be held for pooling of information.
4. Computerization of library catalogue and bar coding of books.
5. Film on catamaran, medicinal plants, seed testing technology, rain water harvesting in arid areas, integrated pest management will be prepared.
6. Preparation of publicity material.
7. Extension workshops shall be held at different eco-zones.
8. Quaxterly publication of market bulletin will continue.
9. Statistical information gap from 1988 till 1994 shall be bridged by compiling the data for this period.
10. Compiling and publication of forestry Statistics India-1996.
11. 100 rooms Scientists’ hostel shall be made.
12. M.Sc. forestry course will be started. M.Sc. in specialized streams such as Plantation technology, wood Science and Pulp and paper technology shall also be taken up.
13. Curriculum review of syllabi shall be done. ICFRE in consultation with UGC shall ensure basic standards of forestry education in India.
14. Research management and training for researchers in ICFRE shall be organized.

The various research proposals in different research Institutes of the Council for the year 1996-97 are summarized as under:

1. FOREST RESEARCH INSTITUTE DEHRADUN

• Data collection and analysis of data on biomass productivity, nutrient cycling of Teak. Market price monitoring of 14 timber species from 10 markets and publication of information.
• Wood properties and performance evaluation of strengths and physical properties of furniture made of MDF and other plantation timbers. Development of packing boxes from poplars, evaluation of gluing techniques and preventative treatment. Standardize integrated resource utilized for Reconstituted wood based panels.
• Factory trials for making pencils from poplar logs, develops designs of furniture from various wood after vapour, Ammonia treatment and dehumidification kiln trials on repracting timbers for prolonging its life and strength.
• To conduct studies on storage of physiologically short lived seeds, Standardization of nursery techniques of various seeds, macro propagation techniques, vegetative propagation and effect of growth hormones on various species. Ethnobotanical studies on ligneous species of food and medicinal value and ecological monitoring on regeneration, mortality and bio diversity in Garhwal Himalaya.

To study insect pest problem under agroforestry ecosystem in Doon valley termite resistance in Eucalyptus, poplar and bamboos. Integrated biological control of important forest insects pests and screening forest seed for insect infestation.

Standardization of technology for soil amendments and suitable species soils, nutrient deficient, stressed soils. Forest site quality evaluator with reference to fragility and

stress.

Isolation and bulk cutting of VAM fungi from forest soils. Studies on biofertilisers for raising productivity cultivation of mushrooms and trials, studies on nursery and plantation diseases on teak, poplar, sissoo, bamboo, eucalyptus and other control measures.

Screening of suntabh poplar clones suitability revaluation of paulownia spp. Tree crop interaction studies under agroforestry system.

Development of biopesticide from Karony seed, bio degradakie adhesive, natural dye and studies on refining Jatropha oil, gum from cassia tora seeds and lactones from pine needles.

Vegetative propagation trials and collection of germ plasm of Taxus baceata, picsorrhiza kuroa, colchi cum puleum and Nardostrdrys spps. market research in raw and processed fibres and flosses.

II. INSTITUTE OF FOREST GENETICS AND TREE BREEDING, COIMBATORE.

Regular and systematic pest and diseases surveys ln nurseries and plantations to assess pest and disease spectrum, damage caused, seasonal intensity,lpopulation dynamics and biotlc and abiotic factors predisposing the plants to pest and disease attack and influencing pest and disease build up.

Detailed studies on the biology and bionomics of key pests and pathogens. Detailed evaluation of the impact of pest and diseasesattacks. Diagnosis of the causes and factors, especially, the chemical ecology of the pest-host interaction pre-disposing plants to pest and disease attack. Developing methods for segregation of sound seeds from damaged ones and the r preservation during storage. Selection of forest trees for pest and disease resistance and breeding of such phenotypes for propagation.

Evolving viable and environmentally safe pest and disease management strategies, paying special attention to biological and silvicultural methods.

Preservation and exhibition of the objects representing various aspects of forestry.

III. INSTITUTE OF WOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, BANGALORE.

Survey to identify sandal provenances and collection of seed from different areas form provenances trials.

To develop tissue culture protocol for sandal.

Survey and study the Sandal wood pathogens and initiate action for developing protection measures.

Study variation in wood and oil contents of sandal from various provenances and to develop a clonal seed orchards of superior genotypes.

To continue research on provenances trials of superior genotypes of Sandal and other agroforestry tree species.

To study response of these species to vez propagation. Evaluate plantation species for use in Catamarans after using different environment friendly preservatives and introduce such catamarans for evaluation and demonstration.

Extension activities for identification of wood samples, advice on right choice of timbers and in areas of marine wood protection.

IV. TROPICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE, JABALPUR.

To continue collection of germplasm of non timber forest species, Bamboo, grass, medicinal and aromatic plants of central India and evaluate these for higher yields active principles.

Survey and selection of superior edible fruit giving trees in the forest and collect seeds for multiplication and further tree improvement purposes. ;

Evaluate multi purpose tree species in agroforestry in Chhatisgarh area of M.P. in higher productivity.

To study allopathic effects of agroforestry trees on agricultural crop yield under different plant patterns with the objective of developing a suitable agroforestry model.

Survey and identify VAM fungi, Rhyzobium and frankie associate with different tree species and evaluate their effect on productivity of tree species.

Isolate the bio-fertilizers as above, maintaDin their cultures and develop technology to produce inoculum for demonstration.

Survey and identify forest tree seeds pests and pest of forestry nurseries, assess the level of damage by these pests.

To develop cultural and chemical control methods of the above pests.

Planting stock improvement programme having components of seed stands clonal seed orchard, seedling seed production area and multiplication garden.

V. ARID ZONE FOREST RESEARCH INSTITUTE, JODHPUR.

1. To investigate soil-water-plant relationship in various sites/conditions for important tree species arid zone.
2. Evaluate and develop irrigation water management for tree species and indifierent agroforestry to maximize. evaluate different tree species for high yields ln forestry plantations and agroforestry in the IGNP Command area.
3. Survey and collection of different provenances of leaf fodder species of arid zone and test them for tolerance to moisture salinity, and different treatments of lopping.
4. To screen these leaf fodder species for vegetative propagation and develop a technology for the mass multiplication of superior trees.
5. Develop tissue culture protocol in propagation of superior genotypes of fodder yield trees.

6. INSTITUTE OF RAIN MOIST AND DECIDUOUS FORESTS RESEARCH, JORHAT.

1. Survey and evaluate the present status of forest resources of conservation areas and to evaluate the effectiveness of protection compared to other areas.
2. Survey and examine only various seed formation viability germination of important agro-forestry species.
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 cultiyation area.
5. Establishment of cloral seed orchards of Teak and Albizia vegetative propagation garden of Teak Bamboo and Albizia and seedling seed orchards.

VII. TEMPERATE FOREST RESEARCH INSTITUTE, SHIMLA

1. Evaluate the suitability of plant species for cold desert areas and develop effective establishment techniques.
2. Improve establishment of clonal multiplication methodology of wood species in cold desert areas.
3. Develop improved propagation nursery and planting technique of pinus gerardiana. Taxus baceata for spruce and evaluate appropuals agroforestry models with people’s participation accommodating poplars and ulmus laeviegata.
4. Eco-rehabilitation of ruined damaged areas.
5. Identification of the location of 1000 ha seed status and seed production areas and 5000 plus trees of conifer spp.
6. Provenance testing of pinus roxburghii.
7. Adaptability trials on indigenous and exotic poplars in hill areas.
8. Evaluation and control of Insect pests of conifers and poplars.

VIII. CENTRE FOR SOCIAL FORESTRY AND ECO REHABILITATION, ALLAHABAD.

1. To conduct economic survey for existing patterns of agro forestry models and propagate suitable agroforestry model using agricultural, horticultural inputs, biofertilisers.
2. Afforestation on demonstration sites with soil amendment and site preparations, application of biofertilizers and collect growth data.
3. Socio-ecological survey on 10 locations in Vindhyan hill tracts and Gangetic plain.
4. To encourage people’s participation in improving site productivity in Vindhyan Hills and Gangetic plains.
5. To conduct training for 2000 farmers, 500 officials teachers NGOs in plantation and Nursery establishment.

IX. INDIAN PLYWOOD INDUSTRIES AND TRAINING INSTITUTE (IPIRTI)

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

FOREST SURVEY OF INDIA

FSI will continue carrying out a comprehensive forest survey at regular intervals and bring out information in a suitable form for planning at national, state and local levels including evaluation through inventory to facilidate forestry planning.

During 1996-97, following is the target for FSI:

S.NO.	ITEM OF WORK	UNIT		TARGET
1	Forest inventory	Forest area (in Sq. Kms.)		25,000
2	Data processing	Forest area		30,000
3	Thematic mapping	Sheet of 1:50, 000	260
4	Vegetation mapping	Sheets of 1:2, 50, 000		182
5	Training	persons to be trained		90
6	Special Studies	No. of areas		4

FOREST PROTECTION AND REGENERATION UNIT

Under the Scheme"Association of Scheduled Tribes and Rural Poor in Regeneration of degraded forests on Usufruct Sharing Basis " under implementation in Forest Policy Division, an amount of Rs.200 lakh has been provided in this last year of the Eighth Plan periodb This amount would be utilized in the on going projects in the States Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Gujarat, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Orissa, Rajasthan and West Bengal.

NATIONAL FORESTRY ACTION PLAN (NFAP)

Finally approved State Forestry Action Plans and consultants reports will be integrated into final draft of NFAP. It will be discussed again at various fora and suitably modified in the lights of comments received. Then it will be submitted to Planning Commission and donor agencies for funding pronects identified by NFAP.

FOREST CONSERVATION

Monitoring of Forest (Conservation) Act 850 cases Monitoring of Environmental Clearance 500 of projects.

WILDLIFE

NATIONAL ZOOLOGICAL PARK

The National zoological Park was evaluated by Central Zoo Authority for grant of Recognition under "Recognition of zoo Rule 1992" and temporary recognition was granted for a period of two years under the condition that all recommended modifications would be completed within the stipulated time frame but for want of funds many recommendations could not be implemented. It is not only necessary but obligatory also to complete the suggested modifications and take up new construction for permanent recognition of the National Zoological Park under "oo Recognition Rule 1992".

Following works will be undertaken during 1996-97:

1. Construction of visitor centre/Interpretation centre.
2. Improvement of Reptile House.
3. Improvement of Nocturnal house.
4. Digging of four deep tubewells for providing pollutant free water into the moat.
5. Installation of recycling and purification plant.
6. Improvement of Binturong enclosure.
7. Construction of moated enclosures for displaying primates.
8. Extension of the size and enrichment of the enclosure of white tiger
9. Quarantine-ward and additional annexe for zoo hospitals.

PROJECT TIGER

During 1996-97, the development and management activities in all the twenty three tiger reserve areas will be continued.

NATIONAL PARKS AND SANCTUARIES

During 1996-97, 220 sanctuaries and 55 National Parks will be assisted under "Assistance for Development of National Parks and Sanctuaries" Scheme.

PROJECT ELEPHANT

23 areas in 12 states identified under Project Elephant scheme will be given assistance and development activities will be continued.

WILDLIFE INSTITUTE OF INDIA

	Course	Target for 1996-97 (No of persons)
1	M.Sc. course in Biology	10
2	P.G. Diploma in Wildlife management	30
3	Certificate course in Wildlife Management	30
4	Field workshop/short course	10 (Nos)

In addition, further development of the campus, updating k computer facilities is the targets for 1996-97. The UNDP-FAO project assisted in training programme of "Eco-development and F Management Planning Capabilities" will be continued. Institute will continue to conduct the regular and some new courses, initiation of new research programme etc.

ECO-DEVELOPMENT AROUND NATIONAL PARKS AND SANCTUARIES.

Development activities for the villagers are proposed to be continued in 1996-97 will include Twenty more new areas will be included under the scheme.

The India Eco-development project, with a total outlay of US$ 70 million is expected to be operated and actual implementation will be started in 7 projects sites identified for the implementation of this scheme.

BENEFICIARY ORIENTED SCHEME FOR TRIBAL VILLAGES OF PROJECT TIGER AREAS, NATIONAL PARKS AND WILDLIFE SANCTUARIES.

The Schemes are proposed to be continued during the year 1996-97 also, to take up relocation of about 100 tribal families. An amount of Rs.100 lakhs has been kept for release during 1996-97.

CENTRAL ZOO AUTHORITY

• The Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology,Hyderabad will continue to carry out the research project awarded to it.
• Efforts will be made to carry out educative and research work, training courses with the help of various institutions in India, on zoo animals and their upkeep.
• Proqrammes will be made with the help of various NGOs to create public awareness on the need for conservation of wildlife.

ANIMAL WELFARE BOARD OF INDIA.

Animal Welfare Board of India has proposed to give financic assistance to Animal Welfare Organizations for the following schemes;

1. Propagation of Humane Education
2. Rescue Home for Animals
3. Neutering centres ABC project
4. Purchase of Ambulance/Mobile clinic
5. Veterinary Hospitals and rescue operations(flood, drought etc.)
6. Revitalizing of old AWOs and starting new ones.

For the pilot project on Animal Birth control in six Metros, target for sterilization alone will be approximately 35, 000 operations.

Rules/guidelines for use of animals in experimentation will be framed by the committee for the purpose of Controlling and Supervision of Experimentation on Animals.

ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT

BOTANICAL SURVEY OF INDIA

The followlng targets are envisaged in 1996-97:

Particulars of objectives	Particulars of achievements	Units	Target for 1996-97
1	2	3	4
1 particulars of status of existence & distribution of species of flora in India States Districts	Coverage during the year of Territory by field tours by initial survey re-survey Cumulative coverage upto end of the year of territoryby initial survey re-survey publication of national Flora During the year upto the end of the year Publication of State Flora During the end Upto the end of the year Publication of District Flora During the year Upto the end of the year	Sq.km. Sq. km. % area of territory of India do Spp. Covered Do Do Do Do Do	200 1000 61 6 1000 (app) 2500 (app) 800 (app) 4000 (app) 100 (app) 1000 (app)
2. Publication of report of Early warning about species of flora under various degree of threat to their existence	Publication of Red Data Books: No. of species covered in 96-97 No. of species covered end of 96-97	No. of spp Do	Ca 200 sp. Ca 800 sp.
3. Collection and Maintenance of specimens	Specimens added to collection During the year (i) Type specimens (ii) Other Specimen Upto the end of the year (i) Type specimens (ii) Other Specimen	No. No. No. No.	75 1500 10000 150, 1500
4. IA Studies & other special studies, including Government Annual Report	Completed publication Annual Report 95-96 Annual Report if any arrears Other publications/ reports Bull. Bot. Surv. India vol.35 Vanaspati Vani. Vol 7 Flora of Maharastra, Vol, II Flora of Namdhapa Flora of India, Vol. 4 & 5.	No. No. No.	One Already Of India Press

ZOOLOGICAL SURVEY OF INDIA

EXPLORATION & SURVEY OF FAUNAL RESOURCES

Himalayan Ecosystem
Arunachal Pradesh	3 surveys
Jammu & Kashmir (Ladakh)	1 surveys
Tropical Rain Forest Ecosystem
Nagaland	4 surveys
Mizoram	4 surveys
Manipur	2 surveys
Kerala	4 surveys
Estuarine Ecosystem
Krishna Delta	2 surveys
Sunderbans	3 surveys
Freshwater Ecosystem
Loktak Lake, Manipur	1surveys
Sambhar Lake, Rajasthan	1 surveys
Pichola Lake, Rajasthan	1 surveys
Kondakaria Lake, AP	1 surveys
Doon Valley Wetlands, UP	24 surveys (local)
Harike Wetland, Punjab	2 surveys
Marine Ecosystem
Andaman & Nicobar Island	2 surveys
Digha Coast	24 surveys (local)
Conservation Area
Desert National Park	2 surveys
Govind Pashe Vihar, UP	1 surveys
Gulf of Mannar Bio-Reserve	1 surveys
Tadoba Tiger Reserve	1 surveys
Pench Tiger Reserve	1 surveys
Bhimashankar W.L. Sanctuary	1 surveys
State Surveys
Bihar	3 surveys
Andhra Pradesh	2 surveys
Madhya Pradesh	2 surveys
Tamil Nadu	2 surveys
STATUS SURVEY OF ENDANGERED SPECIES
Dugong	1 surveys
TAXONOMIC STUDIES
Fauna of Sikkim	Final Manuscript will be sent to press.
Fauna of Manipur	Analysis of the data to be undertaken.
Fauna of Ujni Wetlands	Final Manuscripts to be sent to press
Fauna of Mizoram	Analysis of the data to be undertaken
Fauna of Nagaland	Analysis of the data to be undertaken
PUBLICATIONS
Fauna of India	As and when received
Records of ZSI	Vol.95
Annual Reports of ZSI	1993-94
Bibliography of Indian Zoology	Vol.30
State Fauna of Meghalaya	Parts V-VIII
RENOVATION OF ZOOLOGICAL GALLERIES AND REGIONAL MUSEUMS
Fish Gallery, HQ	To be completed
Regional Musea: MBS, DRS, WRS	To be completed
COMPUTERIZATION OF COLLECTION DATA
General Identified Collections	To be completed
ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION SERVICE ON ANINAL ECOLOGY
Data Collection	To be continued
Newsletter	To be published half yearly
TRAINING & EXTENSION PROGRAMNES
Collection, Preservation, Identification of Insects & Mites	One course during Jan-Feb 96-97.
MARINE AQUARIUM-CUM-RESEARCH CENTRE, DIGHA
Aquarium & Museum operational during 96-97.	Expected to be
EIA Surveys for other Institutions/organizations	As and when assigned

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 organized 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 launched since 1986 to create environmental consciousness at all levels.

The campaign would be continued during the year and various activities in this area would be considerably stepped up. Wider coverage of the programmes throughout the country reaching out to various target groups, audiences, development to adequate infras-tructure for promoting environmental education at the national and regional level and introduction of more imaginative and regional level and introduction of more imaginative and innovative programmes will be given priority during the period. In view of the environment of activities under various programmes on account of Rs. 420 lakhs is estimated to be spent during 96-97.

1. Grant-in-aid to Professional Societies:

Under these schemes, efforts would be made to assist more and more professional societies, 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.

2. Paryavaran Vahini :

In addition to the setting up of Paryavaran Vahinis in 184 districts, additional districts would be identified to set the Vahinis so that more districts throughout the country are covered during 1996-97.

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY

The physical targets of the NMNH for the year 1996-97 are as follows:

1. Completion of the ground floor galleries, educational facilities, Bio-Science

Computer Room, technical infrastructure, landscaping and horticulture and the inauguration of the Regional Museum of Natural History, Bhopal.

2. Setting up a Project Office, partial completion of the building and initiation of collection and exhibit preparation work for the Regional Museum of Natural History, Bhubaneshwar.
3. Work related to the finalization of the site and building plans for a permanent premises for the NMNH in New Delhi.
4. Collection of specimens, preservation, fabrlcation 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 Orientatior, Workshops, Environment Awareness Campaign, Popular publications, organization of Temporary Exhibitions etc.
6. Follow-up action on the ‘Care for the Environment Contest’ by prototype production of environment education resource material, t based on the entries received in various categories of the contest.
7. Collaboration with the Delhi University and the National Museum Institute, New Delhi, ip conducting Courses in t Environmental Biology & Museology.
8. Professional enrichment programme through exchange visits of f museum personnel with US Natural History Museums under the Indo-, US Natural History Museum Partnership Programme.
9. Strengthening the educational infra-structure 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.

CIVIL CONSTRUCTION UNIT (CCU)

The following activities were continued:

Botanical Survey of India

• Office cum Herbarium Building, Pune.
• Office cum Herbarium Building, Itanagar.

Zoological Survey of India

• Office cum Laboratory Building, Pune.
• 14 Nos. staff quarters, Port Blair.

Regional Museums of Natural History

• Regional Museum cf Natural History (Phase-I), Bhufaneshwar.

G.B. Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment and Development

• Construction of Faculty Block, Library Block, Hostei building for G.B. Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment and Development at Kosi, Almora.
• Residential quarters, Office Building at Kullu.

ICFRE works

• Guest House, IWST, Bangalore.
• Laboratory cum workshop, IWST, Bangalore.
• 8 Nos. Type IV Quarters, IWST, Bangalore.
• 72 Nos. Staff quarters, IFGTB, Coimbatore.
• 78 Nos. staff quarters (Phase-II), TFRI, Jabalpur.
• 40 Nos. staff quarters (Phase-III), TFRI, Jabalpur.
• Library cum information Centre TFRI, Jabalpur.
• Guest House, TFRI,JABALPUR.
• Hostel for Transit Scholars, TFRI, Jabalpur.
• Bank cum Post Office building, AFRI, Jodhpur.
• Scientist Hostel cum guest House, AFRI, Jodhpur.
• Additional floor over existing ground floor and convertiDg it into Hostel, Logging Centre, FRI, Dehra Dun.

• Guest House
• Director’s Bungalow.

Botanical Survey of India

• Additional floor over existing office building at Dehradun.
• Fencing along river Hoogly at IBG Howrah.

Zoological Survey of India

• Office cum laboratory building at Berhampur, Orissa.
• Office cum laboratory Building and Museum Building, Jodhpur
• High Altitude Zoological Field Station at Solan (HP).

National Museum of Natural History

• NMNH building at New Delhi.
• RMNH huilding at Bhubaneshwar (Phase-II).
• RMNH building at Bhopal, (Phase-II).
• Staff quarters for RMNH at Mysore.

• Residential quarters for FSI at Dehradun.

Deposit Works

• Extension Institute TFRI, Jabalpur.
• Museum Building TFRI, Jabalpur.
• Auditorium cum community centre at TFRI, Jabalpur.
• 40 quarters in plot No,729 for AFRI Jodhpur.
• Mist chambert Shade House & Tissue culture lab for IWST, Bangalore.
• Scientist/Scholar Hostel for FRI, Coimbatore.
• Auditorium IFGTB, Coimbatore.
• Library cum information centre, IFGTB, Coimbatore.
• Administrative building for ICFRE, Dehradun.
• Scientist flats, ICFRE, Dehradun.
• Residential quarters, IFHRH, Chhindwara.
• Administrative building & laboratory block, IFHRH, Chhindwara.

ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION SYSTEM (ENVIS)

A few centres; on the areas related to environment and its associated fields and not covered so far would be set up under ENVIS scheme during the year 1996-97. Necessary hardware and software packages would be provided to the remaining centres so that on-line accession is made by the Centres amongst themselves and with Focal Point.

ENVIS Focal Point would be strengthened by procuring various software packages so that it could function more efficiently as a National Focal Point (NFP) as well af Regional Service Centre (RSC) of INFOTERRA network. Close lialson will be maintained by ENVIS with various other existing national information systems in order to avoid the duplication efforts in the concerned fields.

Library

The Library of the Ministry would be enriched by procuring various new documents and journals in the field of environment and its related areas so that it becomes a comprehensive information repository to provide back-up support to the ENVIS programme.

Indira Gandhi & Paryavaran Puraskar

Nomination would be invited for IGP Award for the year 1996.

Centree of Excellence:

(i) Centre for Mining Environment, Dhanbad

(ii) Centre for Ecological Sciences, Bangalore

Both these Centres would continue to function to undertake various research and development projects in their concerned fields during 1996-97. The Centres will be advised to organize various short-term courses in their respective fields to strengthen human resource base.

National Natural Resource Management System (NNRMS)

Monitoring of the projects sanctioned under the scheme would be undertaken during 1996-97. Out of 37 areas, a few new are in the year 1996-97 would be covered so that the new research projects in these areas are supported under the scheme.

GANGA ACTION PLAN

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, 2421 schemes have been completed as on 31.10.95. Out of remaining 19 schemes, 14 schemes are targeted for completion during the remaining part of the financial year 1995-96. Thus, the work on 5 on-going schemes will be continued during the year 1996-97.

The results of the "bio-monitoring and bio-conservation", studies shall be consolidated and evaluated for appropriate bio-conservation strategies in collaboration with the concerned State Governments and other Ministries. The results of the projects on the control of microbial pollution shall also be evaluated for deciding the most appropriate sollution which is technically feasible and economically viable.

Scheme specific and site specific research activities which may emerge through the implementation of the schemes under NRCP shall be considered for funding. Utilization of the resource from the STPs shall also be strengthened during the year. The water quality monitoring programme of river Ganga, Yamuna, Gomti and Hindon would continue and the water quality monitoring shall be initiated in the rivers being taken up under NRCP to create the baseline information on the ecological studies of the rivers.

The water quality bulletins being issued shall be suitably restructured in order to incorporate the information on sources and causes of pollution at a particular site for taking appropriate follow-up actions by the implementing agencles.

GANGA ACTION PLAN PHASE II

YAMUNA & GOMATI ACTION PLANS

The implementation of works commenced during 1995-96 will continue during the year. While, the smaller non-core schemes will be completed, the work on core-schemes will spill over to 1996-97 and beyond.

GANGA ACTION PLAN PHASE II (UP & BIHAR) & NATIONAL RIVER

CONSERVATION PLAN

The DPRs would be processed and approved. Works on smaller schemes (non-core) is likely to begin.

GANGA ACTION PLAN PHASE II (WEST BENGAL) & DAMODAR ACTION PLAN

The States (both West Bengal and Bihar) are likely to submit PFRs. On receipt, approval of the CCEA would be sought.

NATIONAL LAKE CONSERVATION PLAN

The schemes framed under management plans for the conservation of 11 lakes being taken up under the 1st Phase of the National Lake Conservation Plan shall be implemented.

Environmental Audit

• Organization of sector specific environmental audit traininy programmes.
• Sector-wise inter-firm comparison based on the analysis of information submitted in the environmental statement.
• Award of proposals for conducting detailed audit and for preparation of sector specific environmental audit manuals in identified sectors.

Environmental Statistics and Mapping

• Award of work for conducting waste minimisation and demonstration studies in selected sectors.
• Award of work for preparation of sector specific manuals on waste minimisation in the identified sectors.
• Sector specific training programmes on waste minimisation and pollution prevention through DC:SSI, for personnel in SIDO through SISIs and for the entrepreneurs.

Waste Minimisation Circles

• Conduction of awareness and training workshops identified sectors of small scale industries.
• Establishment of waste minimisation circles in the identified clusters of SISs.

CENTRAL POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD

Ongoing Schemes

1. Preparation of Environmental Status reports.
2. Inventorization of ozone depleting substances.
3. Zoning Atlas for siting of industries.
4. Introduction of Unleaded Petrol (ULP).
5. Research and development on special areas relating to prevention and control of pollution.
6. Notification of draft criteria for eco-labelling of remaining consumer products.
7. Development and Review of standards for liquid effluents and gaseous emissions.
8. Organizing Mass Awareness programme.
9. Compliance of Supreme Court Orders.
10. Emphasis of treatment and disposal of municipal sewage.
11. Implementation of Action Points in Problem Areas.
12. Creation of Environment Surveillance Squad.
13. Assessment of remedial measures for Water & Air Quality.

New Schemes

1. Ground Water Quality Monitoring.
2. Remedial measures for vehicular pollution specially for in-use vehicles.
3. Demonstration plant for treatment of community, school wastr like vermi-composting.
4. Development of strategy for Urban Solid Waste.
5. Strategy of use of non-ozone depleting substances.
6. Implementation of ‘Code of Practices’ for noise pollution control in all sectors.
7. Follow up of Environmental Surveillance Squad.
8. Zoning Atlas for siting of industries in remaining States.
9. Conversion of HVS with respirable dust monitor.

WETLAND

• Preparation of management action plans for 1996-97 and release of Central assistance to the State Governments in respect of Wetlands.
• Convening of meeting of National Committee -Mangroves and Coral Reefs.
• Convening of Research Sub-committee meeting on Wetlands, Mangroves and Coral Reefs.
• Sanctioning of new research projects.
• Evaluation of progress of on-going research projects. Monitoring of management action plans.

ASSISTANCE TO BOTANIC GARDENS

1. Inviting proposals and finalization of Action Plan for strengthening of existing botanic gardens.
2. Organizing the meeting of the Expert Group for examination of proposals received.

Evaluation of proposals recommended and telease of funds.

MANGROVES AND CORAL REEFS

1. Preparation of management action plan for all the mangroves and coral reefs and release of Central assistance to the State Governments.
2. Convening of National Committee meeting on Wetlands, Mangroves and Coral Reefs.
3. Sanctioning of new research projects
4. Evaluation of progress of on-going research projects
5. Monitoring of management action plans.

BIOSPHERE RESERVES (BRs)

• Preparation of Management Actlon Plans for 1996-97 and release of central assistance to State Governments in respect of the operational BRs.
• Convening of National Committee meeting on BRs.
• Convening of Scientific Advisory Committee meetings on BRs, where all the research projects received will be processed for financial assistance.
• Evaluation of ongoing research projects.
• Monitoring of Management Action Plans.

BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION

• Deliberations on National Action Plan on Biodiversity
• Organization of consultations on specific aspects relevant to biodiversity.
• Follow up action on decision taken in the second meeting of Conference of Parties.
• Payment of India’s annual contribution to the Convention.

INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION

1. Utilization of IDF grant on institutional strengthening in the area of Environmental Management.
2. Follow-up of Indo-US Common Agenda for Environment particularly on the areas identified by the Working Groups on Environment, Trade and Investment and "Global Environmental Issues."
3. Follow-up of Environment Action Programme, India by identifying areas for carrying out assessment and follow-up.
4. Bilateral Co-operation Programmes to focus on activities implemented jointly in pursuance of Framework Convention of Climate Change with Japan, Germany and UK.
5. Appraisal of project preparations and development under the Global Environmental Facility and institutional development for GEF project processing.
6. Nomination for training programmes abroad.
7. Follow-up on the Japan’s offer of Technical Assistance under the Green Aid Plan.

WORLD BANK PHASE-I

Investment component

1. Loan assistance to large & medium industries for installing pollution control equipment;
2. Establishment of CETPs, for clusters of small scale units;
3. Establishment of demonstration projects for introducing energy and resource conservation measures in the small and medium scale sectors.

Institutional development component

This component is designed to strengthen the monitoring and enforcement abilities of pollution control boards of 4 industrialized states of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh. This components has the following details:

1. Equipment: Acquisition of analytical and monitoring X equipment and other laboratory facilities of the Pollution Control Boards both at the Central and regional levels. The locations of the Central and regional Wevel laboratories of the four Boards being strengthened under the existing project.
2. Facilities: In addition, the Project will also support the provisionaor refurbishing of laboratory facilities. This will include selected civil works and equipment to ensure adequate environmental control inside the laboratories, furbishing of specialized rooms and a nominal provision fo construction/augmentation including back-up power facilities voltage regulator etc.
3. Training : The Project will assist the Pollution Control Boards of all States with the training particularly in the four major areas:

(i). quality assurance and quality control,

(ii). maintenance and operation training including safety issues for the proper handling of samples and equipment

(iii). specialized technical training;

(iv). supervisory training for management of the laboratories work and for development and implementation of pollution control strategies;

WORLD BANK PHASE-II

Under phase-II similar activities has been targeted as mentioned for phase-I above in the State Pollution Control Boards of Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Karnataka. Besides these activities following tasks also will be taken up:

(i). Clean Technology

(ii) Waste Minimisation Circle

(iii). Industrial Water Recycling Plants (IWRPs)

1. Individual Treatment Facilities

(v) Geographical Information System for tracking hazardous waste

Hazardous Substance Management

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 Pocket-wise Hazard Aialysis 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. Formulation of National Strategy on Solid Waste Management.
7. Setting up of Pilot Project for proper management of Municipal solid Waste/Industrial Waste such as flyash, phosphogypsum and redmud.
8. Financial assistance to various States for identificatiqn of sites, environmental impact assessment and preparation of design for the secured landfill to contain hazardous wastes.
9. Training Programme for district level officials/non-officials for On-site/Off-site Plan, Disaster Management Plan, Safety Aspects etc.
10. Research Projects on Hazardous Substances and Developmental studies in new area of Hazardous Waste Management.
11. Implementation of the Blo-Medical Wastes (Management & Handling) Rules, 1995 through strengthening of State agencies and setting up of facilities.
12. Training programme for management of chemical accident and hazardous waste management.

NATIONAL AFFORESTATION & ECO-DEVELOPMENT BOARD (NAEB)

An allocation of Rs. 90 crores has been proposed for the NAEB. The scheme wise break up and the physical targets are given below:

Scheme	Proposed Allocation for 1996-97 (Rs.in crores)	Physical target 1996-97 (Area in ha.)
Integrated Afforestation and Eco-Development Projects Scheme	30.00	30,000 ha
Fuelwood/Fodder Projects Scheme	40.00	80,000 ha
Non-Timber Forests Produce (including Medicinal Plants) Scheme	10.75	13,800 ha
Seed Development Scheme	2.50	25 states will be assisted
Aerial Seeding Scheme *	0.50	--
Grants-in-Aid Scheme (for Voluntary Agencies) sanctioned	1.50	40 projects to be

* Aerial Seeding scheme has been kept under suspension keeping in view the comments of ICFRE. Token provision for 1996-97 has been kept.