1.1. INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL FORESTRY ACADEMY (IGNFA), DEHRADUN

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the Activity	BE	Actual Expdt.	Physical Targets	Physical Achievements
IGNFA	1.70	1.83	Training of IFS Probationers Conduct of Induction Courses. c) Compulsory Courses	39 IFS Probationers of 1996-99 batch undergoing training. 55 IFS Probationers of 1997-2000 batch undergoing training. 2 Induction Courses for SFS officers promoted to IFS were conducted. 2 Compulsory Courses were conducted for 1 week & 2 weeks duration

1.2. STATE FOREST SERVICE AND RANGERS COLLEGES

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the Activity	BE	Actual Expedt	Physical Targets	Physical Achievements	Reasons for shortfall, if any.
SFS and Rangers Colleges.	1.20	0.41	Training of SFS Officers in 3 colleges - 6 courses. Thematic courses on Biodiversity Conservation & Participatory Forest Management for In-service SFS Officers with 25 participants – 2 courses. Refresher Courses for in-service SFS Officers with 35 participants each – 7 courses. Courses on Computer Application in Forestry for in-service SFS Officers with 35 participants each – 6 courses Other courses - 3	3 courses         1 course           3 courses       3 courses         2 courses	Due to inadequate demand for State Governments.     --           --       --         --

3. INDIAN INSTITUTE OF FOREST MANAGEMENT (IIFM), BHOPAL

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the Activity	BE	Actual Release	Physical Targets	Physical Achievements
IIFM	2.60	1.95
MDP/ Courses and Seminars: PGDFM/ MRM			20 courses. 1 batch 1 batch	20 courses 1 batch 1 batch.

1.4. INDIAN PLYWOOD INDUSTRIES RESEARCH AND TRAINING INSTITUTE (IPIRITI), BANGALORE.

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the Activity	BE	Actual Release	Physical Target	Physical Achievements
IPIRITI	0.66	0.47	i) Inputs to improve capability in laboratory	Continuing project.
			ii) Training centre for mechanical wood industries	Continuing project.
			iii) Establishment of Particle Board and Finger Jointed Lumber Unit.	Not set up.

1.5. INDIAN COUNCIL OF FORESTRY RESEARCH AND EDUCTION (ICFRE), DEHRADUN

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the Activity	BE	Actual Release	Physical Targets/Achievements
ICFRE 1. Research (Plan) a) General component. b) Externally Aided Component. 2. Education & Training.	30.00 34.21 1.80	15.00 11.00 0.60	*

• Methodology developed for setting research priorities implemented in 27 states and Andaman & Nicobar.

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the Activity	BE	Actual expdt.	Physical Targets	Physical Achievements
FSI	3.00	2.33
a) Forest Inventory (area in sq. km)			25,000	55,794
b) Thematic Mapping (1:50,000 scale)			260 map sheets.	240 map sheets
c) Vegetation Mapping (1:2,50,000)			181 map sheets.	183 map sheets
d) Training (number of persons trained)			90	135
e) Data Processing (area in sq.km)			25,000	38,969

1.7. FOREST CONSERVATION

Under the Scheme, Strengthening of Forest Divisions, 7 Regional Offices are implementing the Forest (Conservation) Act and monitoring of Environmental Clearances accorded by the Ministry under Environment (Protection) Act. The physical and financial targets/achievements during 1997-98 are as under:

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the Activity	BE	Actual Expenditure	Physical Targets.	Physical Achievements.
Strengthening of Forest Division.	3.25	3.02	a) Monitoring of Forest Conservation Projects approved under FCA, 1980. Target: 950	450
			b) Monitoring of Environmental Projects approved under EPA, 1986. Target: 400.	284

1.8. FOREST PROTECTION AND REGENERATION

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the Activity	BE	Actual Release	Physical Targets (in ha)	Physical achievements (in ha)
Association of Scheduled Tribe and Rural Poor in Regeneration of Degraded Forests.	2.10	1.57	10,550	10,570 (During VIII- 8330 ha and in 1997-98 – 2240 ha.)

1.9. MODERN FOREST FIRE CONTROL METHODS IN INDIA

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the Activity	BE	Actual Expdt.	Physical Targets	Physical Achievements
CSS for Introduction of Modern Forest Fire Control Methods in India.	2.70	0.61	11 States to be assisted.	States assisted.*
Central Component	0.40	0.17

*Targets not fully achieved due to non-finalisation of EFC Memo.

1.10.0. WILDLIFE

1.10.1 NATIONAL ZOOLOGICAL PARK

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the Activity	B.E.	Actual Expenditure	Physical Targets	Physical Achievements
Development work in NZP	0.75 (Capital) 0.20 (Plan)	0.40 (Capital) 0.04 (Plan)	Improvement of Chimpanzee, Chinkara Zebra, Black Swan enclosures etc.	In progress. Some works have been completed.

1.10.2. WILDLIFE INSTITUTE OF INDIA (WII)

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the Activity	BE	Actual Expenditure	Physical Targets (No. of persons)	Physical Achieve-ments (No. of persons)
WII	3.85	2.72
a) M.Sc. course in Wildlife Science.			11	9
b) PG Dip. Course in Wildlife Management.			30	20
c) Certificate Course in Wildlife Management			30	17
d) Field Workshop/ Courses.			120	96

1.10.3. STRENGTHENING OF WILDLIFE DIVISION AND CONSULTANCIES FOR SPECIAL TASKS

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the Activity	BE	Actual Expenditure	Physical Targets	Physical Achievements
Strengthening of Wildlife Division	1.02	0.62	To provide funds for establishment, office expenses and travel for Regional Offices, Central Wildlife Division and Consultancies for Special Tasks.	Achieved

1.10.4. NATIONAL PARKS AND SANCTUARIES

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the Activity	BE	Actual Expdt.	Physical Targets	Physical Achievements	Reasons for shortfall, if any
Development of National Parks and Sanctuaries.	12.00	4.16	To provide assistance for 250 National Parks & Sanctuaries.	Assistance was provided to State Govts./UTs for 135 National Parks and Sanctuaries.	EFC approval fir the scheme with modifications for IX Plan has been obtained. CCEA approval is awaited..

1.10.5. CENTRAL ZOO AUTHORITY (CZA)

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the Activity	BE	Actual Expenditure	Physical Targets/ Achievement
CZA	5.00	4.50	*

*National Zoo Policy,1998 formulated. The scheme ‘Grants-in-aid to CZA’ was approved by EFC with some modifications. Approval of Finance Minister is awaited.

1.10.6. ANIMAL WELFARE BOARD OF INDIA (AWBI)

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of Activity.	BE	Actual Expdt.	Physical Targets/Achievements
AWBI	4.23	2.75	*

*Assistance has been released to 78 Animal Welfare Organisations .

9,917 operations on stray dogs as a part of ABC programme have been carried out. 149 Animal Welfare Training Programmes have been conducted. The scheme has since been transferred to Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.

1.10.7. PROJECT TIGER (PT)

Assistance of Rs.8.78 crores was given to 23 identified Tiger Reserve areas during 1998-99 upto October, 1998.

1.10.8. ECO-DEVELOPMENT IN AND AROUND PROTECTED AREAS

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the Activity Physical Targets	Physical Achievements	Reasons for shortfall, if any.
Eco-development around Protected Areas.	8.00	4.05	To provide financial assistance to 80 National Parks and 18 Project Tiger areas.		Achieved.		-
India: Eco-development Project (World Bank aided Scheme).	58.83	11.05	Release of funds to 7 Project States.		Assistance was given to 7 Project States.		CCEA’s approval accorded on 14/10/97.

1.10.9. PROJECT ELEPHANT (PE)

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the Activity	BE	Actual Release	Physical Targets	Physical Achievements	Reasons for shortfall, if any.
PE	4.50	4.34	Elephant range states to be provided financial assistance.	Achieved.

1.11. NATIONAL AFFORESTATION & ECO-DEVELOPMENT BOARD

(Rs. in Crores)

Name	B.E.	Actual Expenditure	Physical Targets	Physical achievement
Integrated Afforestation and Eco-development Projects Scheme(IAEP) Fuelwood/Fodder Projects Scheme (AOFFP) Non-timber Forests Produce (including Medicinal Plants) scheme (NTFP) Grants-in-aid scheme (for voluntary agencies) Seed Development Scheme	33.00 40.00 11.00 1.55 2.60	28.84 25.08 9.27 0.84 0.77	45,274 ha. 64,114 ha. 14,228ha. -- --	Progress Report yet to be received 32000 ha.* 7917* 47 agencies assisted --

• Tentative Progress Report from all States/UTs are yet to be received.

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the Activity	BE	Actual Expdt.	Physical Targets	Physical Achievements
BSI	4.00	1.65	Exploration surveys 72 tours Collection of specimens Ca 14000. Preservation of specimens Ca 12000 Coverage of species under threat in the publication of the Red Data Book – 42. Publication.-5	37 tours Ca 8500 Ca 7000 20   5

1.14. ZOOLOGICAL SURVEY OF INDIA (ZSI)

The ZSI is responsible for the exploration and survey of faunal resources and research on Taxonomy, biology, ecology, wildlife, animal population and behaviour. Its achievements during the year are as under:

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the Activity	BE	Actual Expdt.	Physical Targets	Physical Achievements
ZSI	2.95	1.40	Exploration and survey – 64. Status survey of endangered species – 2. Taxonomic studies – Identification of collecting material. Publication Computerization of collected data - 800 data Renovation of Indian Museum. Calcutta. ENVIS on Bio-diversity (Fauna) computerization of available data	41 1 Identification in progress. Editing of 2 volumes in progress. Annual Report of ZSI for 1995-96. State fauna of Meghalaya – Vol.V-VIII CRC work completed. Data entry work in progress. Work at MBS and NNRS in progress. Data entry in progress.

15. ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, AWARENESS & TRAINING

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the scheme	BE	Actual Expdt.	Physical Targets	Physical Achievements	Reasons for shortfall, if any
Environment Education & Training NEAC ii) Estt. Of Eco-clubs	3.50	0.46	Different activities under the campaign to be completed   1200	The campaign is in advanced sage and would be completed in time.   1600	The expenditure is low as the major programme NEAC picks up during November/December   --
Seminar/Symposia/ Workshops	0.30	0.08	65	57	Suitable proposals were not received

1.16. ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY AND LAW

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the Scheme	B.E.	Actual Expdt.	Reasons for shortfall, if any
Environment Policy & Law Activities: Environment Policy & Law Eco-mark scheme Comprehensive National Environment Policy Trade & Environment	0.25	0.08	Due to restructuring of activities, this could not be utilised upto the target.
National Environment Tribunal	1.50	--	Act could not be put into operation

Physical Target:

1. Environment Policy & Law Activities:

1.17. WORLD BANK AIDED INDUSTRIAL POLLUTION CONTROL PROJECT

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the activity	B.E.	Actual Expdt.	Reasons for shortfall, if any
World Bank aided Industrial Prevention Control Project. Industrial Pollution Control Project Industrial Pollution Prevention Project.	33.00	28.30	Additional Provision of Rs.11 crores has sanctioned anticipating that the expenditure will go beyond BE.   Process of procurement of equipment have expedited will NTPC + CPCB for early procurement of equipment.
World Bank aided Hazardous substance Management Project. Industrial Safety Disaster Prevention Project. Hazardous Waste Management Project.	7.16	1.10	Negotiation of the project could not be finalized

Physical Target:

1. World Bank aided Industrial Prevention Control Project

a) Industrial Pollution Control Project

- Procurement of equipment for 4 SPCBs.

- Construction of Labs for 4 SPCBs.

- Training for SPCB personnel.

- Construction of CETPs.

- Awarded for Demo Projects.

- Award of projects under TA components.

b) Industrial Pollution Prevention Project

• Procurement of equipment.
• Seeking proposal for facilities from four SPCBs
• Seeking proposal for personnel training from SPCBs
• Procurement of Software for GIS by Gujarat PC Board.
• WMC Project to small scale Industries and organisation of training and iden tification and WMC for various industries.

Physical Achievements:

1. World Bank aided Industrial Prevention Control Project

a) Industrial Pollution Control Project

• Equipment under IFB 1A & B have been procured. Orders for some more equipment under IFB II have been placed.
• Laboratory have been contracted at UP, Tamil Nadu & Maharashtra PCBs.
• Training have been imparted to PCB personnel in the various subjects of Environment management
• 83 CETPs have been sanctioned so far
• 12 Demo projects have been sanctioned
• 21 small projects have been sanctioned under the TA components for feasibility studies etc.

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the scheme	B.E.	Actual Expenditure	Physical Targets/ Achievements	Reasons for shortfall, if any
National Museum of Natural History	2.50	1.31	*	--

*Collection of specimens for RMNH and NMNH was partially achieved.

IInd Phase of construction of building of RMNH, Bhopal is in progress.

Ist Phase of building of RMNH, Bhubaneshwar is ready for possession.

300 teachers trained trained at NMNH and 150 teachers at RMNH, Mysore for formal teaching programme.

Training of staff in computer operation for Bio-Science Computer facility has been achieved.

A large number of educational programmes, outreach activities were conducted for school children, college students, teachers, family groups, handicapped children and rural public.

Development of second gallery at RMNH, Mysore – exhibits developed.

1.19. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the Scheme	BE	Actual Expdt.	Physical Target/Achievements	Reasons for shortfall, if any
Environmental Impact Assessment	1.60	1.05	The objective of Impact Assessment division is to assess the Impact of any development Projects from Environment angle which is referred to this Ministry. Therefore there is no physical target and achievement.	--

1.20. CIVIL CONSTRUCTION UNIT

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the Activity	BE/RE	Actual Expdt.	Physical Targets (No. of works)	Achievements (No. of works)	Reasons for shortfalls if any Under PE Sanction Progress awaited (No. of works)
Forestry & Wild Life	3.25	0.55	28	-	16	12
Ecology & Wild Life	6.15	2.76	51	1	31	19
Environment Education/Training/Extention	2.50	0.45	4	1	3	-
Civil Works	1.40	1.00	--	--	--	--
Grand Total	13.30	4.76	83	2	50	31

1.21. ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION SYSTED (ENVIS)

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the scheme	BE Plan Non Plan	Actual Expenditure Plan Non Plan	Physical Targets/ Achievements
ENVIS	1.50 0.30	1.42 0.14	*

*Physical Target and Achievements:

• Two ENVIS Centres on new emerging area are proposed to be set up during the year.
• Annual Report of the Ministry (98-99) will be published by ENVIS.
• A Home-page of the Ministry has been set up and could be browsed at URL: http.nic.in/env for
• ENVIS has also started publishing a quarterly journal namely ‘Environ News’ reporting various programmes, achievements, laws, rules, clearances etc. Newsletter has since been made on monthly basis from October, 1998. This newsletter would be continued to be published during 1998-99.
• Queries-answer service will be provided to all ENVIS network and efforts will be made to provide substantive information as far as possible to users.
• ENVIS has started implementing the Sustainable Development Networking Programme (SDNP) of UNDP.

1.22. CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the scheme	BE	Expdt.	Physical Target and Achievements
CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE	3.50	2.70	All the Centres continued their activities in their respective fields and special activities like organisation of seminars/Exhibitions etc. were undertaken.

1.23. NATIONAL NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (NNRMS)

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the scheme	BE Plan	Actual Expdt. Non Plan	Physical Targets/Achievements
NNRMS	1.00	0.91	*

Physical Target & Achievements:

• A few new thrust areas already identified by the Bio-resource Committee have been covered and 7 new projects areas have been supported.
• Monitoring of the ongoing projects were taken up during the year.

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the scheme	BE	Actual Expdt.	Physical Targets/Achievements
Paryavaran Vahini	0.50	0.18	Proposal for setting up new Paryavaran Vahinis in the identified districts have been processed.

Reasons for shortfall:

Financial assistance to the existing vahinis could not be released due to non submission of requisite financial documents by the concerned State Governments. Efforts are being made to get the documents from the State Governments at the earliest possible.

1.25. NATIONAL RIVER CONSERVATION DIRECTORATE

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the activity	BE	Actual Expend.	Physical Target	Physical Achievement	Reasons for shortfall, if any
1. GAP-I 2. GAP II a. YAP b. GoAP c. DAP d. GAP II MS e. GAP II SC f. CETP 3. NRAP TOTAL	12.70     165.00             14.00           191.70	3.28     68.75 0.00 0.00 9.00 1.50     14.00           96.53	Completion of remaining 7 schemes To monitor progress/completion of schemes " " "     "	--     24 schemes completed 8 schemes completed.     18 schemes completed       50 Schemes	The shortfall in expenditure in 1998-99 was mainly on account of slow progress made in the implementation of the River Action Plans owing to reluctance of the State Governments to provide their matching share of funds. The issue has been resolved, after the decision of the CCEA to permit 100% funding by the Government of India.

GAP(Ganga Action Plan); YAP (Yamuna Action Plan); GoAP (Gamti Action Plan); MS (Main Stem); SC (Supreme Court); CETP (Common Effluent Treatment Plant).

1.26. ASSISTANCE FOR ABATEMENT OF POLLUTION

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the scheme	BE	Expenditure	Reasons for shortfall, if any
Assistance For Abatement of Pollution	1.00	0.40	Shortfall is due to non-receipt of demands from various SPCBs/UT PCCs. However, earmarked amount can be utilised well within the current financial year. No physical targets were set

1.27. REIMBURSEMENT OF WATER CESS

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the scheme	BE	Expdt.	Targets and Achievements
Reimbursement of Water Cess (Non-Plan)	50.00	12.62	Shortfall is due to non-receipt of Cess deposits from various SPCBs/UT PCCs.

1.28. TAJ PROTECTION MISSION

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the scheme	BE	Expdt.	Physical Targets/ Achievements	Reasons for shortfall
TAJ PROTECTION MISSION	50.00	--	*	The concept paper on the Taj Protection Mission has been sent after seven months by the Government of Uttar Pradesh. As a result of which delay has been occurred for the approval of EFC and finalisation of the CCEA note.

*Physical Target

• Approval of the EFC
• Approval of the CCEA for release of funds to the Government of UP
• Release of funds

Rs. in Crores)

Name of the Activity	BE Plan NonPlan	Actual Expdt. Plan Non Plan	Physical Target/ Achievements
CENTRAL POLUTION CONTROL BOARD	8.00 6.73	3.11 3.46	*

• Salient features & Achievement

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the activity	BE	Actual Expdt.	Physical Target/ Physical Achievements
Environmental Audit Environmental Statistics and Mapping Adoption of Clean Technologies in Small Scale Industries	0.10 0.10 0.10	0.10 0.10 0.10	Training programmes on Environmental Audit in the sectors of pulp and paper, cement, distilleries and fertiliser have been sponsored during the year. Environmental Audit update has also been brought out during the year. Preparation of sector specific manual for fertiliser industry has also been sponsored during the year. Preparation of Environmental Atlas for various districts. A project Integrated Coastal Environmental Management Plan in the region between Visakhapatnam and Kakinada has been sponsored to EPTRI, Hyedrabad. Training and awareness programmes in selected sectors of small scale industry. Waste minimisation demonstration studies in selected sectors of SSI. Training and awareness programmes and short duration education wrokshops for small scale industry sector and for entrepreneurs in selected sectors are being conducted by DC:SSI. Studies on waste minimisation and demonstration in Chemical Sector and Bulk drug industry have been sponsored.

1.31. CLEAN TECHNOLOGY

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the Activity	BE	Actual Expdt.	Physical Target	Physical Achievements	Reasons for shortfall, if any
1. Sustainable Development Strategies 2. Development & promotion of clean technology	5.5 --	1.17 --	Two Carrying Capacity Studies to be completed. Approval awaited to set up ICPC	Two Studies under completion --	-- --

1.32. BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION

The draft National Strategy and Action Policy for Biodiversity has been revised, and was submitted to the Committee of Secretaries for approval. As suggested by the Cabinet Secretariat, the draft has been abridged and resubmitted to the Committee of Secretaries. A draft Cabinet note alongwith the draft outline of bio-diversity legislation was circulated to concerned Ministries/Departments for their comments. Comments received were analyzed and the draft revised. A meeting of small group of experts to discuss the revised draft was held on 27.10.98 under the chairmanship of Minister for Environment and Forests.

1.33. ASSISTANCE TO BOTANIC GARDENS:

achievements in the year are given below:-

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the Activity	BE	Actual Expdt.	Physical Targets	Physical Achievements
Assistance to Botanic Gardens	0.52	0.52	Inviting proposals from existing Botanical Gardens. .	Botanic gardens were provided financial support.

1.34. RESEARCH AND ECOLOGICAL REGENERATION

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the activity	BE	Actual Expdt.	Physical Targets/ achievements
Research & Development	4.00	1.98	*

*Physical targets/achievements

During 1998-99, more than 112 projects continued to progress under the Environmental Research Programme, Man & Biosphere Programme & the Research programme for the Eastern & Western Ghats. Up to December 1998, 33 new projects have been sanctioned. Twenty more new projects are expected to be initiated by March, 1999. Forty eight projects were reviewed during 1998-99 through Expert Committees in all three programmes.

The B.P. Pal National Environment Fellowship Award for Biodiversity for the year 1998 was awarded to Dr. Shashi Kant, Department of Biosciences, University of Jammu, Jammu. The Pitamber Pant National Environment Fellowship Award for 1998 was given to Dr. U.C. Mishra, Director, Health, Safety & Environment Group, BARC, Mumbai.

1.35. G.B. PANT INSTITUTE OF HIMALAYAN ENVIRONMENT & DEVELOPMENT

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the Activity	BE	Actual Expdt.	Physical Targets	Physical Achievements	Reasons for shortfall, if any.
GB Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment & Development.	4.78	2.03	Strengthening of on-going R&D Projects to be carried out. Buildings of Kullu unit to be completed and Sikkim unit to be expedited.	All R&D targets were achieved. Kullu unit construction nearly completed . Sikkim unit work of construction started.	Work area restricted and new project initiation delayed due to insufficient manpower & funds.

1.36. INTEGRATED ACTIOIN ORIENTED R&D AND EXTENSION PROJECTS IN HIMALAYAN REGION

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the Activity	BE	Actual Expdt.	Physical Targets	Physical Achievements
Integrated Action Oriented Eco-development	0.40	0.10	Continuation of ongoing projects and new projects.	Satisfactory.

1.37. HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES MANAGEMENT

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the scheme	BE	Actual Expdt.	Target/achievements
Hazardous Substances Management	2	0.35	*

* Targets and Achievements

1. Crisis Management:

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the Activity	BE	Actual Expdt.	Physical Targets	Physical Achievements	Reasons for shortfall, if any
Conservation and Management of Mangroves and Coral Reefs.	1.56	0.51	MAPs for 6 mangroves and 2 coral reefs.	MAPs for 4 mangroves.	Fresh approval of the scheme awaited.

1.39. BIOSPHERE RESERVE

The Scheme is intended to conserve representative ecosystems. Its achievements during the year are as follows:

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the Activity	BE	Actual Expdt.	Physical Targets	Physical Achievements	Reasons for shortfall, if any.
Biosphere Reserve.	2.62	0.99	Convening of meeting of National Committee for approval of MAP in respect of Biosphere Reserves. Evaluation of MAP and research activities.	Meeting of National Committee and Research Advisory Committee held. Evaluation proposed in January,1999.	Not applicable.

1.40. INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the scheme	BE	Actual Expdt.	Reasons for shortfall, if any
Environmental Management Capacity Building Technical Assistance Projects	36.00	6.67	Three components, of the project have been dropped
India Canada Environmental Facilities	1.00	--	No commodity will be donated by Canada
Delhi, Surat Urban Environmental Project	2.00	--	PIP for the Institutional strengthening of Gujarat Component has not been approved by World Bank
International Cooperation activities	1.25	0.51	Shortlisting of consultants are yet to be finalised

Achievements:

1. The first meeting of GEF Assembly was hosted by India in New Delhi from April 1-3, 1998. Participants from over 100 countries and representatives from international organizations attended this Meeting. The Assembly was preceded by the 11^th Council meeting of GEF.
2. Minister of Environment & Forests led the Indian delegation to the Sixth Session of Commission on Sustainable Development (CSD) held in New York from April 20-May 1, 1998. The Session was devoted to the thematic subject of fresh water management. Other cross-sectoral issues discussed in this Session were technology transfer, capacity building, industry, finance and awareness raising, etc.
3. Indian delegation attended the 12^th Meeting of GEF Council held in Washington in October, 1998.
4. The Programme Management Board (PMB) constituted under the GOI-UNDP Country Cooperation Framework-I on environment support programme has so far approved 15 projects for funding under the programme.
5. Under the World Bank assisted Environment Capacity Building, considerable progress has been made in the implementation of sub-components on environmental law, environmental economics, zoning atlas and Gujarat specific components. The first meeting of the National Steering Committee was held in August, 1998 under the chairmanship of Secretary(E&F) which reviewed the progress of implementation of various sub-components.
6. Minister for Environment & Forests participated in the Fifth Special Session of Governing Council of United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) held in Nairobi from 20-22 May, 1998.
7. Secretary(E&F) led the Indian delegation to the First meeting of ERSCAP Committee on Environment and Natural Resources in Bangkok during October, 1998.
8. MEF led the Indian delegation to the Fourth SAARC Environment Ministers Meeting held in Colombo, Sri Lanka in October, 1998.
9. Secretary(E&F) participated in the Meeting of High Level Committee of Ministers and officials of the United Nations Environment Programme held in Buenos Aires on 10^th November, 1998.
10. An MOU in the field of Environment and Forests was signed with Federal Republic of Germany on 8 September 1998 during the visit of President of India to Germany.
11. A high level delegation to be led by Minister of Environment and Forests would attend the UNEP meeting scheduled for the first week of Fenbruary’98.
12. Secretary(E&F) will be leading Indian delegation in January 1998 to attend the first meeting of the Indo-Brazil Common Agenda for Environment.
13. Officials from the Ministry of Environment & Forests, State Environment and Forests Departments, Central and State Pollution Control Boards, NGOs, and the autonomous bodies/institutions of Central and State Governments were nominated for the international Trainings/Seminars/Workshops, etc.
14. Delhi urban Environment and Infrastructure Improvement Project: The World Bank will be providing a grant of US$900,000. The TORs have been finalised and the technical bids of the short listed consultants for undertaking the above study have been sent to World Bank for their approval. After approval, the financial bids will be opened and the consultancy will be finalised.
15. India-Canada Environment Facility(ICEF) was set up on the basis of Memorandum of understanding signed between the Government of India and Canada. ICEF has approved eleven projects for funding.