(I) The Ministry of Environment & Forests was allocated an outlay of Rs.1200 crores for its 8th Plan 1992-97. The actual expenditure in 1992-93 was Rs.274.65 crores, in 1993-94 it was Rs.303.52 crores, in 1994-95 Rs.328.25 crores, in 1995-96, Rs.296.64 crores and in 1996-97 it was Rs.428.84 crores, making a total of Rs.1631.90 crores. The sector-wise and year wise details of outlays/expenditure is as follows:

Table-A: Sector wise/Year wise approved Outlays & Expenditure under VIIIth Plan.

(Rs. in Crores)

Sector	8th Plan Outlay Original	Outlay1992-93	Expdt. 92-93	Outlay93-94	Expdt. 93-94	Outlay 94-95	Expdt. 94-95	Outlay 95-96	Expdt. 95-96	Outlay96-97	Expdt. 96-97
1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
Environ-ment       NRCD         NAEB         Forests & Wildlife	325         350         275         250	48.00         55.00         115.00         62.00	45.09         54.19         114.45*         60.92	70.00         65.00         98.00         85.00	71.15         64.91         90.33         77.13	79.00         78.00         103.00         100.00	103.52         31.34         103.13         90.26	80.00         79.00         104.00         107.50	63.00         42.09         93.18         98.37	125.00         106.00         90.00         148.40	124.18         121.53       87.55       95.58
Total	1200	280.00	274.65	318.00	303.52	360.00	328.25	370.50	296.64	469.40	428.84

* During 1992-93, the then National Wastelands Development Board was bifurcated into two separate Boards. NWDB was transferred to Department of Wastelands Development and NAEB was retained in Ministry of Environment & Forests. The allocation of Rs.115.00 crores was for both the boards. The expenditure of Rs. 114.45 crores relates to both the Boards. Expenditure under NAEB was Rs.72.736 crores during 92-93.

Table-B: Sector-wise Plan outlay & Expenditure in percentage under the VIIIth Plan

(Rs. in Crores)

Sector	8th Plan Outlay Original	Total Outlay Revised	Total Expdt.	Allocations (% increase over original outlay)	Expdt. (% increase over original outlay)
1	2	3	4	5	6
Environment   NRCD   NAEB   Forests & Wildlife	325.00   350.00   275.00   250.00	402.00   383.00   510.00   502.90	406.95   314.07   488.64   422.24	23.69   9.42   85.45   101.16	25.21   (-)10.27   77.68   68.90
Total	1200.00	1797.90	1631.90	49.82%	36.00%

Notes:

funded, all schemes are implemented on a 50:50 sharing basis.

6. OUTLAY FOR THE NINTH PLAN AND ANNUAL PLANS 1997-98, 1998-99, 1999-2000 and 2000-2001.

Overall Plan outlay/expenditure

sector-wise

(Rs. in Crores)

Year	Environment	NRCD	Forests & Wildlife	NAEB	Total
9th Plan approved outlay 1997-98Outlay Expenditure 1998-99Outlay Expenditure Outlay   Expenditure 2000-2001 Outlay	887.00 198.00 115.37 210.91 144.00 191.50 118.11 229.90	766.84 109.00 99.44 191.70 107.48 200.00 157.24 210.05	860.00 144.70 122.70 209.13 174.24 215.00 178.10 258.05	500.00 92.00 69.19 92.35 72.05 93.50 86.45 152.00	3013.84 543.70 406.70 704.09 497.77 700.00 539.90 850.00

NRCD - National River Conservation Directorate,

NAEB- National Afforestation and Eco-Development Board.

7. The scheme wise details of outlay, expenditure, physical targets and achievements during the 8th Plan period in all the sectors as above, and, the outlay and the goals set for 9th Plan are as below:

8. INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL FOREST ACADEMY (IGNFA), DEHRA DUN

The IGNFA is responsible for in-house training for Indian Forest Service Probationers. Its

achievements during the VIII Plan and goals for the IX Plan are as under:-

(Rs. in Crores)

Programme	VIII Plan Outlay	Expenditure	Physical Targets	Achievements	9th Plan Outlay	Goals set for 9th Plan.
Training of IFS Probationers.	7.03	7.03	*	Fully Achieved	15.00	**

* Training of IFS Probationers recruited from 1992-98

Compulsory courses for in-service IFS officers.

Induction Training Programme .

**Training of IFS Probationers.

Modernization of Academy.

Upgradation of Computer Lab.

Construction of Pavilion.

Improvement of Hostel facilities.

9. STATE FOREST SERVICE AND RANGERS COLLEGES

This Institute caters to the training requirement of SFS Officers of different States. Its achievements during the VIIIth Plan and goals for the IXth Plan are as under:

(Rs. in Crores)

Programme	VIII Plan Outlay	Expdt.	Physical Targets.	Physical Achieve-ments	Ninth Plan Outlay	Goals set for Ninth Plan	Achievements so far
SFS & Rangers Colleges	4.05	3.97			6.00
Training of SFS Officers			15 courses	12 courses		15 courses	3 courses
Training of Forest Rangers			5 courses	5 courses		2 courses	--
Special Refresher Course for In-service SFS Officers			59 courses	59 courses		55 courses	32 courses
Course on Computer Application in Forestry for In-service SFS Officers			17 courses	17 courses		34 courses	27 courses
Course on Social Forestry & Sustainable Rural Development			2 courses	2 courses		5 courses	7 courses
Thematic Course on Bio-diversity Conservation			1 course	1 course		5 courses	9 courses
Promotion related courses for ACFs and Forest Rangers			--	--		8 course (4 courses for ACFs and 4 for Forest Rangers)	3 courses (For Forest Rangers)

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

IIFM, Bhopal is an autonomous Institution under the Ministry established for the development of managerial capacity in the forestry sector. Its achievements during VIIIth Plan and goals for the

Ninth Plan are as under:-

(Rs. in Crores)

S. No.	Programme	VIII Plan Outlay	Expdt	Physical Targets.	Physical Achieve-ments	Ninth Plan Outlay	Goals set for Ninth Plan
	IIFM	6.50	10.34			12.50
a)             b)               c)	Management Development Programme (MDP)/ Courses & Seminars   Post-Graduate Diploma in Forestry Management (PGDFM)       M.Phil level Course on Resource Management (MRM).			MDP 109 Nos. 5+3 batches         PGDFM 5 batches             MRM 3 batches	MDP 79 Nos. 5+3 batches         PGDFM 5 batches             MRM 3 batches		131MDP and 19 workshops           Every year 35 students in PGDFM, 5 seats to SAARC students, 5 seats for foreign nationals/NRIs,   20 persons in MRM. Ph.D.Programmes10 numbers

(Rs. in Crores)

S.No.	Programme	VIII Plan Outlay	Expdt.	Physical Target/ Achievements	Ninth Plan Outlay	Goals for Ninth Plan
1.	Research a) General Component	90.00	110.44	*	260.00 (including externally aided component	**
	b) Externally Aided Component	90.00	56.69	*		**
2	Education & Training	4.00	4.49	*	8.00	**

*ICFRE(HQ)

ICFRE(HQ) provides necessary guidance, finance, co-ordination and monitoring to its Institutes. Various administrative and technical issues regarding forestry research education & extension are coordinated. These works included allotment of budget, finance, administrative and service matter; recruitment and deputation of staff; monitoring evaluation, supervision and control of externally aided projects, etc; education under forest related matters was imparted through various PG Diploma courses and fellowships and research associateship were awarded. The relevant extension materials and important research findings were published. The important research activities in different research Institutes of the Council for the plan period were as follows:-

1. Forest Research Institute, Dehradun – Market price monitoring of 14 timber species from 10 markets and publication of information; Development of packing boxes from poplars; Evaluation of gluing techniques and preservation treatment; Factory trials of making pencil from poplar logs; Developing designs of funtiture from various woods; Studies on storage on leguminous species of food and medicinal value; Ecological monitoring on regeneration, mortality and bio-diversity in Garhwal Himalayas. Recycling of waste paper; studies on nursery and plantation diseases on woods; Development of bio-pesticide from Karanj seed.
2. Institute of Forest Genetics and Tree Breeding, Coimbatore – Study of reproductive biology of important agroforestry and plantation tree species and mass multiplication of selected genotypes of agroforesty species for increasing the productivity; Estimation of nutrient cycling in different plantation ecosystem.

(Rs. in Crores)

Programme	VIII Plan Outlay	Expdt.	Physical Targets/Achievements	Ninth Plan Outlay	Goals set for Ninth Plan
IPIRTI	2.16	2.21	*	4.50	**

* The Institute’s Research & Development focus during VIII Plan period was on the following key areas:

1. Optimum utilization of small diameter logs (in particular plantation timbers) in the production of lumber and plywood.
2. Formulation of adhesives replacing non-renewable with renewable materials.
3. Development of economical methods to treat wood and wood based panels with preservatives.
4. Evaluation and standardization of plywood woods for engineering applications.
5. Developing non-destructive tests (NDT) for wood and wood panel products.
6. Promotion of Total Quality Management (TQM) tools for better quality and higher productivity.
7. Investigation and rotary cutting, drying and gluing characteristics of commonly used imported species.
8. Organizing short-term courses in critical areas and PG Diploma Course in Mechanical Wood Industries Technology.

The Institute is credited with the development of technologies, goal directed R & D Programmes, purposeful efforts to effect improvements in the existing process techniques. The forces of competition and changes in technologies needed were considered in formulating R & D Programmes.

** The Ninth Plan R & D and Training programmes of the Institute continue to place emphasis on

conservation of wood by upgradation of technology and intensive manpower training. The Institute

R & D focus during the Ninth plan period is as follows:

1. Further strengthening of mechanical Wood Industries Research and Training facilities at IPIRTI specially for production of panel products and sawn wood from small diameter logs.
2. Establishment of Research & Training facilities in particle board for efficient utilization of fast growing plantation wood, wood residues from wood industry and other lignocellulsic agro-residues.
3. Establishment of Research & Training facilities for development of Bamboo mat and other Bamboo Composites.
4. Establishment of Research and Training facilities in Finger jointing and laminating plant for better utilization of sawn wood from small diameter plantation timbers and wood residues for different end use applications.
5. Establishment of a outreach station in North Western India to cater to R & D needs of North and North-western States of the country including Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, J & K, U.P., Rajasthan & Gujarat.
6. Establishment of National Information Centre on wood and wood products (NICWOOD).
7. Upgradation of infrastructural facilities at the Institute campus by constructing Residential quarters for the staff in a phased manner.
8. Establishment of wood seasoning facility as part of research and training activity.
9. Completion of the extension building of the existing pilot plant to facilitate establishment of R & D facilities in particle board and finger jointing and laminating.
10. Research and design of furniture based on panel materials.
11. Formulating strategies for improving processes, performance and quality through continuous improvement and measurement for total quality.
12. Continue R & D work on finding wood alternatives by plantation grown timber and bamboo.
13. Establishment of facilities for evaluating strength characteristics of large size wood and wood based panels nondestructively.
14. Further strengthening of training activities in the areas of particle board and MDF,

with due emphasis on critical areas of production technology.

15. Organizing in-plant training at the factory premises.
16. Strengthening of infrastructural facilities in IPIRTI Internet services and consolidating information on wood, plywood and other wood composites as also wood alternatives.
17. Organising short term training programmes for IFS Officers (compulsory).

(Rs. in Crores)

S.No.	Programme	VIII Plan Outlay	Expenditure	Ninth Plan Outlay
1.	Application of Remote Sensing Techniques in Survey of Forests.	19.21	13.79	15.00

The physical targets and achievements of FSI during the VIII Plan and the goals set for the IX Plan are as under:-

(Rs. in Crores)

S. No.	Programme	Units	Physical Targets	Physical Achievements	Goals for Ninth Plan
1.	Forest Inventory	Area in Sq. Km.	1,27,057	1,67,571	1,70,000
2.	Data Processing	-do-	1,20,043	1,15,481	1,70,000
3.	Thematic Mapping	1:50,000 scale	1,300	1301	670
4.	Vegetation Mapping	1:250,000 scale	909	911	905
5.	Training	No. of Persons Trained	420	613	450
6.	Special Study	--	6	13	20

14. FOREST CONSERVATION

Under the Scheme "Strengthening of Forestry Division", six 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 achievements during the VIII Plan and goals set for IX Plan are as under:-

(Rs.in Crores)

S. No.	Programme	VIII Plan Outlay	Expdt.	Physical Targets	Achiev-ement	Ninth Plan Outlay	Goals set for Ninth Plan
1.	Strengthening of Forest Division: Monitoring of Forest Conservation Projects/Cases No. of FCA projects approved upto 5 ha. No. of FCA projects processed above 5 ha. to 20 ha. Monitoring of Environment Clearance Projects/Cases.	9.55	9.56	4370     --   --     2140	4194 1196 (site inspection) 1431   615     2527	20.00	4750             2000

15. FOREST PROTECTION AND REGENERATION

The Scheme "Association of Scheduled Tribes and Rural Poor in Regeneration of Degraded Forests" was started in 1992-93 on pilot basis with 37 projects in 9 States, namely, Andhra pradesh, Bihar, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Orissa, West Bengal and Karnataka. Its achievement during the VIII Plan and goals set for the IX plan are as under:-

(Rs.in Crores)

Programme	VIII Plan Outlay	Expdt.	Physical Targets	Physical Achievements	Ninth Plan Outlay	Ninth Plan Physical Target
Association of Scheduled Tribe & Rural Poor	7.35	7.36	10.550 ha. Rehabilitation of degraded Forest lands	8330 ha. of degraded forests were rehabilitated and remaining 2240 ha. were covered during 97-98 as spill over works.	15.00	15677 ha. Rehabilitation of Degraded forest land.   - Maintenance of assets created during 8th Plan.

During the VIII Plan, a Central Sponsored Scheme, "Modern Forest Fire Control Methods in India" was continued. The project was implemented in 11 States during VIII Plan. Its achievement

during the VIII Plan and goals set for IX Plan are as under:-

(Rs. in crores)

Programme	VIII Plan Outlay	Expdt.	Physical Targets	Physical Achievements	Ninth Plan Outlay	Goals set for IXth Plan
Modern Forest Fire Control Methods in India	7.37	7.37	To assist 11 States to develop necessary infrastructure to control forest fire	11 States were assisted	40.00	To assist all the States to develop necessary infrastructure to control forest fire.
National Forestry Action Programme	--	--	--	--	0.50	*

* Goals set for IXth Plan

1. Formulation of SFAPs.
2. Compile SFAPs and formulate NFAP.
3. Present NFAP to donor agencies.
4. Formulate concept papers to secure external funding for implementation of NFAP. Obtain concept papers from all the State Governments/UT.
5. Appoint Consultants for NE States.
6. Preparation of concept paper North Eastern States, Sikkim and J&K.
7. Develop Web site for NFAP.
8. Organise Donor conference to secure funding.
9. Organise National workshop on boundary demarcation at Mumbai.
10. Organise National Workshop on NTFP at New Delhi.
11. Consultation with the Donor agencies both bilateral and multilateral.

(Rs.in Crores)

Programme	8th Plan Outlay	Expdt.	Physical targets (no. of persons)	Achievements (no. of persons)	9th Plan Outlay	Goals set for 9th Plan. (No. of persons)
WII	17.57	16.21			18.00
a) M.Sc. courses in Wildlife Sciences			50	26		65
b) P.G. Dip. Course in Wildlife Management.			150	86		110
c) Certificate Course in Wildlife Management.			150	83		110
d) Field Workshop/ Short Courses			300	175		1500

18. STRENGTHENING OF WILDLIFE DIVISION AND CONSULTANCIES FOR SPECIAL TASKS

(Rs. in Crores)

Scheme	8th Plan Outlay	Expdt.	Physical Targets/ Achievements	9th Plan Outlay	Goals set for 9th Plan.
Strengthening of Wildlife Division	3.50	2.71	*	6.00	**

* Physical target are not given as the scheme aims at strengthening the functions of the Central Wildlife Organisation and Regional and Sub-regional Offices. It also aims at enforcement of Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972 and the provisions of CITES. The Central as well as Regional Offices have been able to achieve the objectives to a great extent. Large number of seizures of wildlife and its derivatives have been made which would otherwise have found their route in the international market. The offices also implement the provisions of CITES with respect to trade in wildlife and its derivatives.

Dr. Salim Ali and Dr. Kailash Sankhla National Fellowship Awards have been commissioned during the year 1995. These awards are given in alternate year.

**

1. Strengthening of Central Unit Regional and Sub-regional Offices.

2. Upgradation of existing three Sub-regional Offices and creation of four new Regional Offices

at Imphal, Hyderabad, Varanasi and Ahmedabad.

3. Consultancies for Special Tasks.

Achievements of 9^th Plan

Physical target are not given as the scheme aims at strengthening the functions of the Central Wildlife Organisation and Regional and Sub-regional Offices. It also aims at enforcement of Wildlife (Protection) Act. 1972 and the provisions of CITES.

19. NATIONAL PARKS AND SANCTUARIES

The objective of the Scheme is to assist the State governments and UTs in the development of their National Parks and Sanctuaries and encourage them to extend protected area network. The Scheme provides financial assistance for habitat development of Wildlife and Bio-diversity Conservation, to create infrastructure facilities for better protection and management. 100% assistance is provided under this Scheme for identified items of non-recurring expenditure in case of National Parks and Sanctuaries. 50% assistance is also provided in respect of certain identified recurring items

of expenditure in respect of National Parks only. Its achievement during the 8^th Plan and goals set for the 9^th Plan are as under:

(Rs.in Crores)

Scheme	8th Plan Outlay	Actual Expdt.	Physical Targets	Achieve-ments	9th Plan Outlay	Goals set for 9th Plan.
Develop-ment of National Parks and Sanctuaries.	49.50	49.50	250 National Parks and Sanctuaries to be covered and provided assistance.	220 National Parks and Sanctuaries were provided assistance.	70.00	To provide financial assistance to all National Parks and Sanctuaries in States/UTs for protection of endangered species and Conservation of Wildlife.

20. CENTRAL ZOO AUTHORITY (CZA)

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the Scheme	Eighth Plan Outlay	Actual Expdt.	Physical Targets	Physical Achievements	Ninth Plan Outlay	Goals set for Ninth Plan
Central Zoo Authority	12.00	12.00	*	**	40.00	***

*

To evaluate zoo with reference to norms and standards specified under the Recognition of Zoo Rules, 1992 and provide technical and financial support to zoos having potential to achieve the desired standards.

To recognize or de-recognize zoos under the provisions of Wildlife (Protection) Act.

**

1. During the VIII Five Year Plan, 213 zoos were evaluated with regard to specified standards and norms and 151 zoos were granted recognition and 62 zoos were refused recognition.
2. A total of 49 zoos were given financial assistance for their improvement to enable them to meet the standards specified under the Rules.
3. Various training courses and workshops were organised for capacity building of the zoo personnel and zoo management. Ten number of Zoo Directors and Veterinarians were sent for training in zoo management to U.K. Two research projects were awarded to CCMB on DNA Finger Printing of Wild Animals and
4. A database was created on Zoos of India. Updating of the data is being continued.

(Rs.in Crores)

Name of the Scheme	VIII Plan outlay	Expdt.	Physical Target/ achievements	Ninth Plan outlay	Goals set for Ninth Plan
Animal Welfare Board of India	6.50	6.40	*	15.50	Number of trainers 150. Number of Hon. Animal Welfare Officer-12000. Number of training centres-1000. Rescue Homes for Animals – Number of Organisations to be benefited – 300. ABC operations – 1,00,000 Number of Centers – 30 Construction of Office Building of AWBI. Research & Development

*Physical Targets

a) Humane Education

b) Rescue home for animals including water troughs and water facilities.

c) Animal birth control operations

*Achievements

a) Number of trainers 97. Number of Honorary Animal Welfare Officers 9500; Number of Training Centres 600.

b) Number of organisations benefited 250.

c) Number of operations 70,000. Number of centres 20.

Scheme has been transferred to the Ministry of Social Welfare and Empowerment w.e.f. 3.9.98.

22. PROJECT TIGER (PT)

The Centrally Sponsored Plan Scheme ‘Project Tiger’ was launched on 1st April, 1973. Initially, nine tiger reserves were created. Presently, there are 27 tiger reserves in 14 States covering an

area of 37761 sq. kms. The achievements of the Scheme during the VIII Plan and goals set for the IX Plan are as under:-

(Rs. in Crores)

Scheme	8th Plan Outlay	Expdt.	Physical Targets	Physical Achievements	Ninth Plan Outlay	Goals set for Ninth Plan.
Project Tiger	40.00	38.90	*	**	75.00	6 New Tiger reserves are to be identified and included in the Project Tiger scheme in addition to providing central assistance to 23 tiger reserves created upto the end of the Eight Plan. Creation of Strike Force in six Tiger Reserve facing militancy and Extremists activity.

*Physical Targets

To assist Tiger Reserves for conservation and protection of tigers habitat improvement, forest protection, construction of staff quarters, office building, wireless network, etc.

**Physical Achievements

Central assistance was given to 23 Tiger Reserves and the following targets were achieved:

1. Habitat Development – 6425 Hc.
2. Fire Protection – 300 Kms of new fire lines.
3. Development – 40 Nos.-Anicuts, 85 Nos- Tanks/Ponds, 200 Nos.- water-holes, 50 Nos. Tubewells
4. Construction of Building – 545 of various categories of buildings.
5. Construction of Roads – 350 Kms.
6. Wireless Network – 50 Nos. Wireless Stations, 100 Nos. wireless Sets and 400 Nos. W.T. Sets.
7. Replacement of Vehicles – Jeep/Cars 50 Nos., Motor Cycles 40 Nos. and others 10 Nos.
8. Protection – 125 Nos. of Arms
9. Nature Interpretation Centres – 28 Nos.

(Rs. in Crores)

Scheme	VIII Plan Outlay	Expdt.	Physical Targets	Physical Achieve- ments	Ninth Plan outlay	Goals for the Ninth Plan.
Project Elephant.	23.00	19.51	To assist 12 States for Conservation of elephants.	Assisted 13 States for conservation of elephants.	35.00	To assist 12 States for conservation of elephants.

24. ECO-DEVELOPMENT SCHEME IN AND AROUND PROTECTED AREAS:

The objectives of the Scheme is to provide alternative sources of sustenance to the communities on the fringes of National Parks and Sanctuaries and to improve the ecological productivity of the buffer zones of Protected Areas through the introduction of sustainable economic activities and also to provide assistance for preparation of plans for Eco-development, soil conservation, alternative energy sources, efficient utilisation of biomass, etc. Its achievement during the 8^th Plan and goals for the 9^th Plan are as under:

(Rs in Crores)

Scheme	8th Plan Outlay	Expdt.	Physical Targets	Achievements.	9th Plan Outlay	Goals set for 9th Plan.
Eco-develop Ment Around Protected Areas             India: Eco-develop Ment Project.	22.98                       6.16	22.20                       2.36	80 national Parks and Sanctuaries and 23 Project Tiger areas to be covered.               The Project Preparation Facility funds of US $2 million was provided as loan by IDA to take up demonstration activities viz. Improved management, village eco-development, environment education awareness campaign, etc. in 7 protected areas where the main scheme would be implemented during the 9th Plan.	70 National Parks and Sanctuaries and 23 Project Tiger areas covered under the scheme. They were provided assistance for biomass generation and non-conventional energy resources.   Infrastructure development facilities were taken up in the Central Coordination Unit in the PT Division in the Ministry. Concerned State Governments were provided assistance for taking up development activities in the 7 protected areas.	175.00 (including India Eco Develop-ment Project)	80 National Parks & Sanctuaries and 24 Project Tiger areas will be covered (excluding 5 Tiger Reserves being assisted under the Externally Aided Scheme) for biomass generation and non-conventional energy resources.   The Project Agreement was signed on 30/9/96 and became effective from 27/12/96. The Project will be implemented by the concerned States to achieve improved protected area management, village eco-development, environmental education awareness campaigns, etc. in the 7 identified areas viz. Gir, Nagarhole, Ranthambore, Periyar, Buxa, Palamau and Pench.

25. BENEFICIARY ORIENTED SCHEME FOR TRIBAL DEVELOPMENT:

The Scheme was launched during 1989-90 with an objective of rehabilitation of tribal families affected under the relocation plan of national parks and sanctuaries including project tiger reserves. The achievement during the VIII Plan and goals set for the IX Plan are as under:-

(Rs in Crores)

Scheme	VIII Plan Outlay	Expdt.	Physical Targets	Physical achievements	IX Plan outlay	Goals set for Ninth Plan.
Beneficiary Oriented Scheme for Tribal Develop-ment.	3.50	2.40	Relocation of tribal families outside the protected areas.	Out of 423 tribal families proposed for relocation outside the protected areas, relocation of 226 families completed.	19.00	1000 tribal families are proposed to be relocated outside protected areas.

26. NATIONAL ZOOLOGICAL PARK, NEW DELHI

The Scheme is being continued since 1955-56 with the objective of conserving and breeding rare and endangered animals, to conduct research regarding behaviour, reproduction and nutrition, to educate and entertain people about preservation of wildlife. It also provides assistance and guidance to other zoos in the country.

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the Scheme	8th Plan Outlay	Actual Expdt.	Physical Target	Physical Achievements	9th Plan Outlay	Goals set for 9th Plan
NATIONAL ZOOLOGICAL PARK	1.95	1.30	*	**	5.00	***

*

Improvement of Kangaroo, Water ducks, Sangai, Cheetah, Leopard, Jaguar encl. and incinerator. Rewiring and repair of staff quarters, recycling plan, construction of stand of barriers, quarantine works and hoarding desilting and cleaning of moats etc.

**

All the above mentioned works have been completed.

***

1. Moated enclosure for primates, chimpanzee/orangutan.
2. Major renovation and modification to suit the retirement of animals.
3. Restructuring of the moat and other structure.
4. Making new rests, cubicles/medical treatment cells and major renovation etc.
5. Construction of residential accommodation for staff.

27. NATIONAL AFFORESTATION & ECO-DEVELOPMENT BOARD

The National Afforestation & Eco-Development Board (NAEB) was set up in August 1992. Its main functions are:

1. Ecological restoration of degraded forest areas and adjoining lands

(Rs in Crores)

Scheme/Activity	8th Plan Outlay	Financial Achieve- Ments for 8th Plan	Physical Targets for 8th Plan	Physical Achievements for 8th Plan	IXth Plan outlay	Goals set for IXth Plan
Integrated Afforestation and Eco- Development Projects scheme   Fuelwood/Fodder Projects Scheme   Non-Timber Forests Produce (including Medicinal Plants) Scheme   Seed Development Scheme   Grants-in-Aid Scheme (for Voluntary Agencies)     Aerial Seeding Scheme     20 Point Programme   a) Seedling Distribution   b) Area coverage Others	200.00         158.00     55.00         9.00     9.50       6.00	203.12         154.19     56.47         7.81     7.51       2.49	3,79,558 ha.         4,20,084 ha.     1,00,000 ha.         -     -       This scheme is in abeyance since 1994-95         625.85 crores     5522200 ha.	2,98,981 ha.         4,04,218 ha.     1,08,000 ha.         25 States assisted   338 Projects sanctioned                   557.90 crores     5067031 ha.	247.00         135.00     80.50         6.00     8.00	1,77,000 ha.         3,67,000 ha.     74,000 ha.         All States to be assisted   NGO projects to be sanctioned

28. BOTANICAL SURVEY OF INDIA (BSI)

Botanical Survey of India is a Subordinate Office of this Ministry with Headquarters at Calcutta and Circles and Field Offices at 9 centres in the country. The primary objectives of BSI are to explore plant resources of the country, to inventories and monitor phytodiverrsity, to document phytodiversity in the form of Flora of India, State Floras, District Floras and Floras of Fragile Eco-systems, protected areas etc., to identified species, populations and Eco-systems which are under threat and need conservation including endemic, to undertake Ex-situ conservation of critically threatened taxa in the Botanical gardens through conventional and bio-technological methods and to explore the bio-perspectives of the plant wealth of the country for sustainable utilisation through ethnobotanical

studies etc. The achievements of BSI during the 8^th Plan and goals set for the 9^th Plan are as follows:

(Rs. in Crores)

Schemes	VIII Plan Outlay	Expdt.	Physical Targets	Physical Achievements	Ninth Plan Outlay	Goals set for Ninth Plan
Botanical Survey of India: Survey of Natural Resources (no. of tours)	12.41	11.84	207	135	32.00	Exploration tours – 650
b) Endangered Species(no. of Red Data Sheets to be compiled)			790	610		Coverage of species under threat in publication Red Data Book (ca. 750)
c) Scientific evaluation of selected useful plants (nos.)			15	10
d) National database of type specimen.			2770	2770		Preservation of specimens (ca.60,000)
e) Listing of Live Specimen Collection			15,200	15045		Collection of specimens (80,000)
f) Publication.			31	31		Publication (ca.250)

29. ZOOLOGICAL SURVEY OF INDIA (ZSI)

Zoological Survey of India was established primarily to explore and inventories the faunal diversity of the country and to collect and document baseline data in respect of taxonomy, geographical distribution, bio-ecology of various animal groups. The primary objectives are 1. Exploration and survey of Fauna resources, 2. Taxonomic studies, 3. Statues survey of Endangered species, 4. Status survey of conservation areas, 5. Publication of results through departmental books and journals 6. Publication of Fauna of India series, 7. Maintenance and development of National zoological

collections. The achievements of ZSI during the 8^th Plan and the goals set for the 9^th Plans are as follows:

(Rs. in Crores)

Scheme	VIII Plan Outlay	Expdt	Physical Targets	Physical Achievements	Ninth Plan Outlay
Zoological Survey of India: Survey of States Fauna.	11.83	12.30	Survey of 8 states.	99 Surveys in 8 states to explore Faunal resources, 60 districts were covered. Faunal resources of Orissa, West Bengal & Delhi completed.	32.00
Ecosystem Studies Himalayan Ecosystem Desert Ecosystem Tropical Rain Forests Ecosystem Freshwater Ecosystem Marine Ecosystem			States of Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, J&K, Gujarat, Ratasthan, Tripura, Manipur, Nagaland, Mizoram Kerala and Andamans.	187 Surveys in different states completed. Faunal diversity of Sikkim documented. Inventorisation of Faunal component & Publication of Data taken.
Survey of Conservation area s including Tiger Reserves			Important conservation areas of the country	69 Surveys in different conservation areas of Prambiculam, Melghat, Gulf of Mannar, Tadoba, deserts, Valmiki Tiger Reserves.
Taxonomic studies			Taxonomic studies of conservation areas and Ecosystems	Fauna of West Bengal, Meghalaya, Nilgiri, Nanda Devi, Manas Tiger Reserves, Ujini Wetlands completed
Status of Endangered Species			Status surveys of selected species	Status survey of Capped Langur, Hoolock Gibben, Desert Cat, Chinkara, Hispid Hara, Golden Langur, Nilgiri Langur, Leaf Monkey, Rhesus Monkey, Hanuman Langur completed.
Red Data Book on Vertebrates			Preparation of publications	Completed
Fauna of India				2 volumes published, 3 sent for publication and 2 volumes made press ready	*
Computerization			Type & Other Regd. Collections	ENVIS Centre Estd. 40 sps. Of Schedule-1 animals completed.
Documentation & Publication				Records of ZSI 1991-95 Annual Reports-85-94 Bibliography 27-30 State Fauna of W.B. Hoogly-Matla Estuary Rushikulya Estuary Chilka Wetland Rajaji National Park Status Survey of 3 species.
Training & Extension				7 Training Programmes on Taxidermy, Collection & Preservation, Wildlife Conservation, Snail, Flukes & Man conducted.
EIA Programmes				33 EIA Studies Undertaken.

Goals for 9^th Plan

Survey of States Fauna.

8 states

Studies on Selected Eco-systems

7 Eco-systems

Survey of Conservation Areas

20% of the Total Conservation Areas

Taxonomic studies of Fauna

6 States and 5 Eco-systems.

Status of Endangered Species

20 species

Preparation of Red Data Book and Fauna of India Project

Invertebrate part 1 & 8 Volumes of India

Computerization of Faunal Diversity including National Zoological Collection

Type data of General collections

Documentation & Publication

State Fauna Series, Ecosystems, Faunal Diversity document, Annual Reports, Bibliography, Handbooks & Monographs.

Training & Extension Services

7 Training Courses.

Achievements of 9^th Plan

Survey of States Fauna.

112 in 8 States covering 48 districts so far.

Studies on Selected Eco-systems

5 ecosystem already taken up Under Action Plan

Survey of Conservation Areas

Survey & inventorisation of Fauna of 5 Conservation Areas taken up under Action Plan

Taxonomic studies of Fauna

Fauna of Sikkim, Manipur, Nagaland, Mizoram completed. Fauna of 3 Wetland and 1 Biosphere & 1 Desert under publication.

Status of Endangered Species

2 species completed, 2 more taken up under Action Plan.

Preparation of Red Data Book and Fauna of India Project

Red Data Book on Vertebrate Completed, Invertebrate, Part-1 under Process. 2 volumes of Fauna of India, Manuscript under Printing stage.

Computerization of Faunal Diversity including National Zoological Collection

Computerization of Type Collection is under progress.

Documentation & Publication

Records ZSI –97 published. Annual Reports – 94-95 made Press Ready. Bibliography Vol.30 Published. State Fauna of Meghalaya, West Bengal (Remaining Parts) published. Occasional Papers Nos.170-177 published.

Training & Extension Services

6 Training courses completed in different disciplines of Zoology.

30. ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, AWARENESS & TRAINING

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the Scheme	8th Plan Outlay	Actual Expdt.	Ixth Plan Outlay	Physical Target/Achievements	Goals set for IXth Plan
Environment Education & training   Seminars/Symposia/Workshops	17.65 1.40	15.09 0.89	32.00 1.50	No quantitative targets were set for the schemes as such. However, the targets set for various programmes under the scheme have been successfully achieved.	It is not possible to set any quantitative targets for these schemes. However, the existing programmes will be continued. Though no quantitative targets are set for the scheme, the targets set for various programmes under these schemes are achieved.

31. ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION SYSTEM (ENVIS)

(Rs. in Crores)

Scheme/Activity	8th Plan Outlay	Actual Expdt.	IX Plan Outlay
ENVIS	5.50	5.81	18.00

Targets:

1. During Eighth Plan period, nine new ENVIS Centres on various subject areas were to be set up to develop the ENVIS network.
2. A quarterly document namely, ‘Paryavaran Abstracts’ reporting research in the field of environment in the Indian context was to be published in every year during the plan period.
3. Annual Report of the Ministry to be published by ENVIS every year.
4. Networking among all the centres to be established for electronic communication with the ENVIS Focal Point in dissemination of information.
5. Query-answer service to be provided to the users.

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the Scheme	8th Plan Outlay	Expdt.	Ixth Plan Outlay	Goals set for Ixth Plan
CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE	23.00	20.08	22.20	To strengthen awareness, research & training in the priority areas of environmental science through existing seven centres of excellence and to augment infrastructural and other facilities in these Centres.

33. NATIONAL NATURAL RESOURCES OF MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (NNRMS)

(Rs. in Crores)

Scheme/Activity	8th Plan Outlay Plan	Expdt. Plan	IX Plan Outlay Plan
NNRMS	4.10	3.81	4.00

Targets:

Projects belonging 15 areas identified by the Bio-resource Committee were to the considered..

Achievements:

Out of 56 thrust areas, 20 areas have since been covered and 30 projects sanctioned.

Goals set for IXth Plan

The thrust areas identified by the Bio-resource Committee will be covered in a phased manner and corresponding research projects will be supported for application of remote sensing technologies in the field of environmental sciences for optimal utilisation of the natural resources.

Achievements

Out of 56 areas, about 30 thrust areas have been identified and 14 new research projects, in addition to the on-going projects, have been supported under this Scheme.

34. PARYAVARAN VAHINI

(Rs. in Crores)

Scheme/Activity	8th Plan Outlay	Expdt.	IX Plan Outlay
Paryavaran Vahini	4.50	1.67	0.50

Target:

One Paryavaran Vahini has been constituted in each district which was selected on the basis of high incidence of pollution, density of tribal population and forest cover. 140 districts were identified for the setting up of Paryavaran Vahini.

Achievements:

Only 135 districts finally selected where Paryavaran Vahinis were set up. Token grant of Rs.200/- p.m. was given to the each member of Vahini. As per the decision of the Ministry, the scheme is likely to be transferred to the various States without any financial commitment of the Ministry. The Planning Commission has already been communicated in this regard.

Goals set for Ixth Plan

As per the decision of the Ministry, the scheme is likely to be transferred to the various States without any financial commitment of the Ministry. The Planning Commission has already been communicated in this regard. Decision of the Planning Commission is yet to be received by the Ministry.

35. GRANTS-IN-AID TO PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES

(Rs. in Crores)

Scheme/Activity	8th Plan Outlay	Expdt.	IX Plan Outlay
Grants-in-aid to Professional Societies	0.50	0.23	0.50

Targets :

Though no numerical figure was targeted, efforts were made to provide financial support to the Professional Societies and other appropriate institutions for developing activities and projects in the

field of environment as well as to develop exhibition galleries and educational programmes relevant to the ecology.

Achievements:

During the plan period about eight institutions were supported and no other worth supporting proposals were received in the Ministry.

Goals set for IXth Plan

Though numerical number for supporting the professional societies are not earmarked but efforts will be made to support various professional societies and other educational institutions to develop their activities and projects in the field of environment as well as to develop exhibition galleries and educational programmes relevant to ecology, wildlife and environment.

Achievements

Proposals from various organisations have been received and are being considered by a Committee for providing assistance under this Scheme. The guidelines and the proforma for submission of the projects have been finalised and circulated to all concerned for submitting the project proposals.

36. ENVIRONMENT IMPACT ASSESSMENT

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the Scheme	8th Plan Outlay	Actual Expdt.	Physical Targets	Achievements	Ixth Plan Outlay	Goals set for IXth Plan
Environmental Impact Assessment       (Including Clean Technologies )	15.00	14.25	The objective of Impact Assessment division is to assess the Impact of any development Project from Environment angle which is referred to this Ministry. Therefore there is no physical target/achievement.		27.00	The objective of Impact Assessment division is to assess the Impact of any development Project from Environment angle which is referred to this Ministry. EIA is a continuous process & procedures have been evolved for appraisal.

37. ENVIRONMENTAL AUDIT,CLEAN TECHNOLOGY, ENVIRONMENTAL STATISTIC

(Rs. in Crores)

Scheme/ Activity	8th Plan Outlay	Actual Expdt.	Targets/ Achievements	IX Plan Outlay	Goals set for Ninth Plan
Environmental Audit   Environment Statistics and Mapping   Adoption of Clean Technologies in Small Scale Industries	0.50   0.50     0.50	0.50   0.50     0.50	*	0.60   0.60     0.60	**

* 8^th Plan Physical Targets/Achievements

Environmental Audit

Physical Targets:

Promotion, sector-wise training programmes sector-specific manuals.

Achievements:

Modular Environmental audit manuals prepared; 20 sector-wise training programmes conducted. Sector-manuals in r/o Sugar, Lube oil Re-refining industry have been prepared.

Environmental Statistics and Mapping

Physical Targets:

1. Preparation of district-wise zoning atlas for siting of industries.
2. Preparation of water quality atlas of India.
3. Preparation of Environment quality mapping in the industrial locations of Kakinada and

Achievements: About 60 training programmes conducted. Sector specific manuals and WM demonstration studies in textile processing units, edible oil industry, dye and dye intermediate industry, bulk drug industry were undertaken.

38. ASSISTANCE FOR ABATEMENT OF POLLUTION

(Rs. in Crores)

Scheme/Activity	8th Plan Outlay	Actual Expdt.	Physical Targets	Physical Achievements	IXth Plan Outlay	Goals set for IXth Plan
Assistance for Abatement of Pollution	7.00	8.22	--	--	10.00	Financial assistance for supporting equipment, studies, projects etc. to various SPCBs/UT PCCs etc. to meet the objectives of the Policy Statement for Abatement of Pollution.

39. NATIONAL MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY (NMNH)

(Rs. in Crores)

Programme	VIII Plan Outlay	Expdt.	Physical Targets/Achievements	Ninth Plan Outlay	Goals set for Ninth Plan.
NMNH	10.00	7.19	*	18.00	**

* Inauguration of the Regional Museum at Mysore. Completion of the 1^st phase of the building of the RMNH, Bhopal. Collection of specimens for RMNH at Mysore and Bhopal. Construction of first phase of building at Bhubaneswar.

** Acquisition of land and construction of building of NMNH.

Renovation and updating of existing NMNH Galleries.

Completion of 2^nd phase of galleries of RMNH, Mysore, Bhopal and 1^st Phase at Bhubaneshwar.

40. CIVIL CONSTRUCTION UNIT

(Rs. in Crores)

Item	VIIIth Plan Outlay	Expdt.	Physical Target (No. of works)	Achieve-ments (No. of works)	IXth Plan Outlay	Goals set for IXth Plan (No. of works)	Achievements
Forestry & Wild Life	4.95	5.45	19	14	16.20	71	35
Environment	18.50	16.36	44	32	28.00	98	82
Environment Education Training and Extension	2.00	4.82	4	2	9.00	27	5
Civil Works	3.00	3.75	-	-	7.00	-	-
Grand Total	28.45	30.38	67	48	60.20	196	122

41. NATIONAL RIVER CONSERVATION DIRECTORATE

(Rs. in Crores)

Scheme/Activity	8th Plan Outlay	Expdt.	Target Achievements	IX Plan Outlay	Goals set for Ninth Plan/Achievements*
National River Conservation Directorate.   1) Ganga Action Plan I   2) Ganga Action Plan II     3) NRCP   4) NLCP     5) Ganga Trust Fund	193.01     149.00   41.00   --   --	152.15     131.75   30.54   --   --	76 Schemes 65 schemes     176 Schemes 8 schemes   110 schemes --   -- --   -- --	14.50     650.84   76.00   25.00   0.50	The goal of the NRCP is to reduce pollution in the major rivers by executing pollution abatement measures such as interception & diversion and treatment of domestic sewage, undertaking river front works etc. The projected target of Rs.25 crores for NLCP is likely to be achieved. Achievements: The following no. of schemes have been completed under the IX Plan so far: GAP-I 5 GAP-II 87 NRCP 57

OBJECTIVES

The main objective of the river action plans is to improve the water quality of the rivers to the desired class/standards by preventing pollution load reaching the river by undertaking works like (i) interception & diversion works to capture the raw sewage flowing into the river through open drains and divert them for treatment, (ii) sewage treatment plant for treating the diverted sewage, (iii) low cost sanitation works to prevent open defecation on river banks, (iv) electric and improved wood based crematoria to conserve the use of wood and help in ensuring proper cremation of bodies brought to the burning ghat, (v) river front development works such as improvement of bathing ghats etc. and (vi) other minor misc. works.

Reasons for Short fall of 8^th Plan

The major reasons for delay in completion of schemes are:

1. Such a project was taken up for the first time in the country and adequate technical expertise was initially lacking.
2. Difficulties in acquiring land for some schemes under the project and number of litigation cases.
3. Diversion of funds released for the various schemes under the project.
4. Contractual disputes in several cases.

ACHIEVEMENTS IN THE 8^TH PLAN

• Ganga Action Plan Phase-I

(Rs. in crores)

Name of Activity	8th Plan outlay	Expdt.	Physical Targets	Achieve-ments	9th Plan outlay	Physical Targets	Achieve-ments
WETLAND CONSERVATION PROGRAMME	6.80	6.60	*	**	16.00	***	****

*8 Plan Physical Targets:

• Release of funds to the State Governments for the implementation of Management Action Plan(MAP) of identified wetlands. MAP include various activities like data collection and survey, control of encroachment, eutrophication abatement, aquatic weed control, identification of wetlands, wetland mapping, landscape planning, hydrology, wildlife conservation, fisheries development and environmental awareness.
• Sanctioning of research projects received from various agencies/institutions.
• Convening of meetings of National Committee on Wetlands.
• Convening of meetings of Research Committee on Wetlands.
• Organising of Workshops and Training Programmes.
• To participate in the meeting of Contracting Parties and Standing Committee under Ramsar Convention.
• Preparation of guidelines of MAPs of Wetlands.

(Rs. in Crores)

Scheme/Activity	8th Plan Outlay	Expdt.	Physical Targets	Physical Achievements	IXth Plan Outlay	Goals set for Ninth Plan
Central Pollution Control Board	16.00	20.83	*	**	32.00	***

* Physical Targets

To undertake survey and monitoring for assessment of water and air quality, undertake analysis of pollutants, organise training programmes, develop standards and guidelines, compliance of industries to the prescribed standards, inventorisation of hazardous waste generating industries and organise mass awareness programmes.

**Achievements

Regular surveys carried out for assessment of pollution from stationary and mobile sources and air and water quality monitoring programmes were taken up with SPCB/PCC. Samples analyzed for air, water and soil analytical quality control tests were organised for the laboratories of SPCBs. Standards have been developed in respect of important category of industries and also developed guidelines for the assistance to the industries. Training programmes were organised for SPCB/PCC and for industries personnel. The training programmes were taken up under the World Bank Programme. Regular follow-ups were taken in respect of 17 categories of highly polluting industries and follow up actions maintained with the State Boards in respect of implementation of action points for restoration of environmental quality in critically polluted areas. CPCB participated in various exhibitions organised by different agencies. Technical Reports were brought out, disseminating information on various aspects relating to prevention and control of pollution. Inventorisation of hazardous waste generating industries taken up in different States.

***Goals sets for Ninth Plan

Environmental monitoring, assessment of pollution environmental standards and action plans, Enforcement of pollution abatement programmes, Promotion of infrastructure and capacity upgradation programmes.

Achievements

The goals set for IXth Plan are being achieved in a phased manner, which includes;

Continuation of on-going programme of water and air quality monitoring. Pollution control in highly polluting industries and industries discharging wastewater into rivers. Implementation of action points in respect of problem areas. Review of standards and development of standards and guidelines in respect of industries and other sources. Continuation of on going programmes on hazardous waste inventorisation.

44. ASSISTANCE TO BOTANIC GARDENS

This scheme is aimed at conservation and propagation of plant and genetic resources. Its

achievements during the Eighth Plan and goals for the Ninth Plan are as under:

(Rs. in Crores)

Programme	VIII Plan Outlay	Expenditure	Physical Targets	Physical Achievements	Ninth Plan Outlay	Goals set for Ninth Plan
Assistance for Regional Botanical Gardens	1.50	3.18	One time financial assistance to existing botanical gardens for improving their infrastructural facilities to facilitate ex-situ conservation of rare and endangered plants species.	40 Botanical Gardens were provided financial support.	18.00 *	To provide financial assistance to about 50 botanical gardens for improvements of infrastructural facilities.

*Includes provision for National Botanic Garden, Noida.

Achievements of 9^th Plan

75 Botanical Gardens were provided financial support.

45. RESEARCH AND ECOLOGICAL REGENERATION(R&D)

(Rs. in Crores)

Scheme/Activity	8th Plan Outlay	Expdt.	Physical Target	Physical Achievements	Ixth Plan Outlay*
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT	18.00	15.85	Initiation of new projects: 200 Servicing of ongoing projects:808 (cumulative) Review & monitoring of ongoing projects: 740 (cumulative) Dissemination of research results: publication of executive summaries	This is a continuing scheme. The objectives are promotion of research in multidisciplinary aspects of environment protection, conservation and development with capacity building. During the period 197 projects were initiated. A total of 740 projects were reviewed. Servicing of ongoing projects – 808 (cumulative). A Compendium of executive summaries was published.	17.00