(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	325	48.00	45.09	70.00	71.15	79.00	103.52	80.00	63.00	125.00	124.18
NRCD	350	55.00	54.19	65.00	64.91	78.00	31.34	79.00	42.09	106.00	121.53
NAEB	275	115.00	114.45*	98.00	90.33	103.00	103.13	104.00	93.18	90.00	87.55
Forests & Wildlife	250	62.00	60.92	85.00	77.13	100.00	90.26	107.50	98.37	148.40	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	325.00	402.00	406.95	23.69	25.21
NRCD	350.00	383.00	314.07	9.42	-10.27
NAEB	275.00	510.00	488.64	85.45	77.68
Forests & Wildlife	250.00	502.90	422.24	101.16	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, 2000-2001 and 2001-2002.

Overall Plan outlay/expenditure

sector-wise

(Rs. in Crores)

Year	Environment	NRCD	Forests & Wildlife	NAEB	Total
9th Plan approved outlay	887.00	766.84	860.00	500.00	3013.84
1997-98 Outlay	198.00	109.00	144.70	92.00	543.70
Expenditure	115.37	99.44	122.70	69.19	406.70
1998-99 Outlay	210.91	191.70	209.13	92.35	704.09
Expenditure	144.00	107.48	174.24	72.05	497.77
1999-2000 Outlay	191.50	200.00	215.00	9333.50	700.00
Expenditure	118.11	157.24	178.10	86.45	539.90
2000-2001 Outlay	229.90	210.05	258.05	152.00	850.00
Expenditure	162.42	121.58	170.53	92.04	607.56*

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), DEHRADUN

(Rs. in Crores)

Programme	8th Plan	Expenditure	Physical	Achievement	9th plan	Goals set for IX
	outlay		Target		Outlay	Plan
Training of IFS	7.03	7.03	*	Fully achieved	15	**
Probationers

* Training of IFS probationers recruited from 1992-98

Compulsory courses for in service training of IFS officers.

Induction training programme.

** Training of IFS probationers

Modernization of academy.

Upgradation of Computer Lab

Improvement of Hostel Facilities.

8. STATE FOREST SERVICE AND RANGERS COLLEGES

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

 

The Indian Institute of Forest Management, Bhopal was established on January 15,1982. The main task of the Institute is to facilitate and actively contribute to the development of managerial capacity in the forestry sector. The main objectives of the Institute are:

a) Provide training in management and related subjects for persons from the Indian forest service, Forest Departments, Forest Development Corporations and forest related industries with a view to equip them to practice the art and profession of management of forestry development.

b) Select and prepare outstanding and talented young persons for careers leading to management responsibility in forestry and related system.

c) Meet the need of Indian forestry and forest related industry and commerce in respect of upto date information on forestry management through research, consultancy and publication.

d) Assist, Institute and carry out research in matters concerning use of management and allied techniques and methods conducive to the development of forestry in the country.

Its achievements during VIIIth Plan and goals for the Ninth Plan are as under:-

(Rs. in crores)

Programme	8th Plan Outlay	Expdt.	Physical Target	Achieve-ment	IXth Plan Outlay	Goals set for IX th Plan
IIFM	6.50	10.34			12.50
1. MDP/ Courses & Seminars			109 Nos. 5+3 batches	79 Nos. 5+3 batches		75 MDPs & 19 Workshops
2. PGDFM/ MRM/ Ph.D.						Annual target- 35 – PGDFM 20 - MRM. 10- Ph.D.

 

9. INDIAN COUNCIL OF FORESTRY RESEARCH AND EDUCATION (ICFRE), DEHRADUN

(Rs. in Crores)

S.No.	Programme	8th Plan	Expenditure	Physical	Achievement	9th plan	Goals set for
		outlay		target		Outlay	IX Plan
1	Research General Component	90	110	*	*	161.58	**
	b) Externally Aided Component	90	56.69			98.665
2	Education &Training	4.00	4.49			10.00

* Physical Targets And Achievements For 8^th Plan

ICFRE (HQ) provides necessary guidance, finance, co-ordination and monitoring to its Institutes. Various administrative and technical issue regarding forestry research education & extension were co-ordinates. These works included allotment of budget, finance, administrative and service matters; 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 and preparation of slides and films were carried out. The procurement of civil works and equipment envisaged under the FREE Project and Normal Plan budget were taken up. The important research activities in different research Institutes of the Council for then plan period could be as follows: -

(i) 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 for making pencil from poplar logs; Developing designs of furniture 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; To study insect pest problem under agro-forestry ecosystem in Doon Valley; Termite resistance in Eucalyptus, poplar and Bamboos; standardisation of technology for soil amendments and suitable species for Sodic, nutrient deficient and stressed soils; Isolation and bulk culling of VAM fungi from forest soils; Recycling of waste paper; Studies on nursery and plantation disease on woods; Screening of suitable Poplar clones; Suitability evaluation of Paulownia spp.; Data collection and analysis on biomass productivity, nutrient cycling in Teak; Tree crop interaction studies under agroforestry systems; Development of bio-pesticide from Karanj seed; Bio-degradable adhesive; Natural dye; Refining Jatropha oil; Gum from Cassia tora seeds and lactones from pine needles, etc.

2. Institutes of Forest Generics and Tree Breeding, Coimbatore – To study reproductive biology of important agroforestry and plantation tree species and mass multiplication of selected genotypes of agroforestry species for increasing the productivity; Estimation of nutrient cycling in different plantation ecosystem; Establishment of seed stands of Eucalyptus grandis, E. Globulus, E Tereticornis, Acacia meansii and Tectona grandis, etc.
3. Institute of Wood Science and Technology, Bangalore – Survey to identify Sandal provenances and collection of seed from different areas for provenances trials and establish clonal seed orchard of superior genotypes; To develop tissue culture protocol for Sandal 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; Evaluate plantation species for use in Catamarans after using different Eco-friendly preservatives and introduce such catamarans for evaluation and demonstration; Advice on right choice of timbers and marine wood protection etc.
4. Tropical Forest Research Institute, Jabalpur – To continue collection of germplasm of non timber forest species e.g. grass, superior edible fruit giving trees in the forest, medicinal and aromatic plants of Central India and evaluate these for higher Yield under different plants patterns with objective of developing a suitable agroforestry model; Survey and identify VAM fungi, rhizobium and frankia associate with different tree species and evaluate their effect on productivity of the species, etc.
5. Arid Forest Research Institute, Jodhpur – Screen the local tree species for tolerance of moisture stress; Evaluate and develop irrigation water management for tree species and in different agro-forestry systems to maximise productivity; To screen these leaf fodder species for vegetative propagation and develop a technology for the mass multiplication of superior trees; Develop tissue culture protocol in propagation of superior genotypes of fodder yield trees, etc.
6. Institute of Rain and Deciduous Forest Research, Jorhat – Survey and examine variation in seed formation, viability and germination of important agro-forestry species; Develop necessary nursery technology for local agro-forestry species; Survey and monitor physio-chemical changes in soil before and after shifting cultivation cycles; Test the micro-flora in the shifting cultivation area, etc.
7. Himalayan Forest Research Institute, Shimla – Evaluate the suitability of plant species for cold desert areas and develop effective establishment techniques; Eco-rehabilitation of mined damaged areas; Survey and establishment of 1000 ha. seed stands and seed production areas and identification of 500 plus trees of conifer spp.; Provenance testing of Pinus roxburghii; Adaptability trials on indigenous and exotic poplar in hill areas, etc.
8. Institute of Forest Productivity, Ranchi – Maintenance of four new brood lac farms alongwith improvement trials with the introduction of new strains of lac insect and hosts, market data collection on lac and dissemination of information to the public; Studies on vegetative propagation of Bamboo, provenance trials of Eucalyptus, Gambar, Neem and Sissoo, etc.
9. Institute of Social Forestry and Eco-Rehabilitation, Allahabad – Agro-forestry on demonstration sites with soil amendments and site preparation application of bio-fertilisers and collection of growth data; Socio-ecological survey on 10 location in Vindhyan hill tracks and Gangetic plains; To contact training for 2000 farmers, 500 officials, teachers, NGOs in plantation and nursery establishment, etc.
10. Institute of Forestry Research and Human Resource Development, Chhindwara – Human resource development programmes for developing skilled manpower in forestry sector.

8. FOREST SURVEY OF INDIA (FSI)

The goals and objectives of Forest Survey of India are given below:

(1) To prepare a comprehensive State of the Forest Report (SFR) including National Vegetation Map (NVM) once in very two years. To prepare thematic maps through use of remote sensing data with minimum essential ground truth verification on a ten year cycle.

(2) To collect, store and retrieve necessary forestry and forestry related data for national and state level planning and to create a computer based National Forest Inventory System (NBFIS).

(3) To design methodologies relating to forest surveys and subsequent updating. This would include methodologies for:

(a) Vegetation mapping including thematic maps use of satellite imageries/aerial photographs.

(b) Ground truth verification

(c) Growing stock and volume assessment.

(4) To undertake work in regard to preparation of forest inventory in selected States/UTs on agency basis until establishment of their own resources survey units.

(5) To impart training in modern forest survey techniques to foresters at various levels of responsibility in the State/UTs/GOI.

(6) To advise the State/UTs on design and development of regional NBFIS.

(7) To support and oversee techniques/inventory undertaken by State/UTs Forest Departments.

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	8th 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:

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

9. 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)

Programme	8th Plan Outlay	Expd.	Physical target	Physical achievement	IXth Plan Financial Outlay	Goals set for IXth Plan
Strengthening of Forestry Division	9.55	9.56			20.00
1. Monitoring of Forest Conservation Projects/Cases			4370	4194	-	4750
2.Monitoring of Environment Clearance Projects/Cases			2140	2527	-	2000

10. FOREST PROTECTION AND REGENERATION

The Scheme "Association of Scheduled Tribes and Rural Poor in Regeneration of Degraded Forests" was started on 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)

VIII Plan Outlay	Expdt.	Physical Targets (in ha)*	Physical Achievements	IX Plan
				Outlay	Physical Target
7.35	7.36	10,550	8,330 (spill over works in 2240 ha covered in 1997-98)	15.00	15,677

* degraded forest area rehabilitated

During the VIII Plan, a Centrally Sponsored Scheme, "Modern Forest Fire Control Methods in India" , was continued. The project was implemented in 11 States during the VIII Plan. Its achievement during the VIII Plan and IX Plan are given below:

(Rs. in Crores)

VIII Plan Outlay	Expen-diture	Physical Target	Physical Achievement	IX Plan Outlay	Goals set for IX Plan	Achievements
7.37	7.37	To assist 11 States in protecting forests	11 States assisted	40.00	To assist all States in forest protection	All States assisted.

16. WILDLIFE

Ministry of Environment and Forests oversees implementation of Wildlife (Protection) Act, provides assistance to State Governments for development and protection of National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries and deals with matters relating to Wildlife Institute of India (WII), Dehradun and Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES).

17. WILDLIFE INSTITUTE OF INDIA (WII)

(Rs. in Crores)

Programme	VIII Plan Outlay	Expdt.	Physical Targets (no. of persons)	Achievements (no. of persons)	IX Plan outlay	Goals set for IX Plan (no. of persons)
WII	17.57	16.21			18.00
a) M.Sc. Courses in Wildlife Sciences			50	26		65
b) P.G. diploma Course in Wildlife Management			150	86		110
Certificate Course in Wildlife Management			150	83		110
d) Field Workshop/ Short Courses			300	175		1500

17. STRENGTHENING OF WILDLIFE DIVISION AND CONSULTANCIES FOR SPECIAL TASKS

(Rs. in Crores)

Programme	8th Plan		Physical
	Outlay	Expenditure	Target	Achievement
Strengthening of Wildlife Division & Consultancies For Special Tasks	3.50	2.71	*	*

*Regional and Sub regional offices for Wildlife Preservation have made several seizures in respect of illegal trade in wildlife and its derivatives. These include tiger and leopard skins, tiger bones, elephant ivory, rhino horns, bear bile, black buck skins, snake skins, live snakes, live birds, turtles, rare and endangered medicinal plants etc. Funds are also provided for consultancies for Special Tasks like research, publications concerning wildlife. Projects included evaluation of the Centrally Sponsored Schemes and publication of identification manual for Indian Wildlife, species and derivatives in trade.

Goals for the IXth Plan

(Rs. in Crores)

Programme	IXth Plan Outlay	Goal set for IXth Plan	Achievements
Strengthening of Wildlife Division & Consultancies For Special Tasks	6.00	Strengthening of Central Unit, Regional and Sub Regional Offices. Upgradation of existing 3 Regional Offices and creation of 4 new Regional Offices at Imphal, Hyderabad, Varanasi and Ahmedabad. Consultancies for special tasks.	*

*Regional and Sub regional offices of Wildlife Preservation have made several seizures in respect of illegal trade in wildlife and its derivatives. These includes tiger and leopard skins, tiger bones, elephant ivory, rhino horns, bear bile, black buck skins, shahtoosh shawls, snake skins, live snakes, live birds, turtles, rare and endangered medicinal plants etc. Funds are also provided for Consultancies for Special Tasks like research, publications concerning wildlife. Some of the important research projects received from important institutions for which funds were provided are:

1. Distribution of vulture in India by BNHS
2. Study of Genetic diversity in the National Parks & Sanctuaries
3. A study of wildlife habitat changes in the fragmented forests of Dang using aerial documentation
4. Ecological status in the forests spotted owlet in India
5. A study of Spot-billed Pelican in Southern India.
6. Effect of the habitat destruction and alteration on the bird communities in Western Ghats region with reference to Parambiculam Wildlife Sanctuary, Kerala.
7. Habitat preference, population dynamics, behavior, reproduction & ecology of the Ganges river dolphins.

17. NATIONAL PARKS AND SANCTUARIES

The objective of the Scheme is to assist the State Government and Union Territories in the development of the Nationals Parks and Sanctuaries and encourage them to extend protected are network. The Scheme provides financial assistance for habitat development, wildlife and bio-diversity conservation and aims 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, while 50% assistance is provided for identified recurring items of expenditure in respect of National Parks only. The achievement during the 8t^h Plan and goals set for the 9^th Plan are as under:

(Rs. in Crores)

VIII Plan Outlay	Actual Expdt.	Physical Targets	Physical Achievements	IX Plan outlay	Goals set for IX Plan
49.50	49.50	250 National Parks and Sanctuaries were to be provided assistance	220 National Parks and Sanctuaries were provided assistance	70.00	To provide financial assistance to all National Parks and for protection of endangered species and conservation of wild life. Sanctuaries

18. CENTRAL ZOO AUTHORITY (CZA)

The Central Zoo Authority was constituted by the Central Government in 1992 under the provisions of Section-38A of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 as a statutory body to exercise the powers conferred on, and to perform the functions assigned to it under the Act.

The achievements of CZA during theVIII Plan and goals set for the IX Plan are as under:

(Rs. in Crores)

VIII Plan Outlay	Expdt.	Physical Targets	Achievement
40.00	38.90	To assist Tiger Reserves for conservation and protection of tigers, habitat improvement, forest protection, construction of staff quarters, office building, wireless network, etc.	Central Assistance has been released for the various approved items to 23 Tiger Reserves and the achievements were as below: Habitat development – 6425 ha Fire Protection – 300 kms of new fire lines. Development – 40 Nos-Anicuts, 85 Nos- Tanks/Ponds, 200 Nos.- water-holes, 50 Nos. Tubewells. Construction of Building – 545 of various categories of buildings. Construction of Roads – 350 Kms. Wireless Network – 50 Nos. Wireless Stations, 100 Nos. wireless Sets and 400 Nos. W.T. Sets. Replacement of Vehicles – Jeep/Cars 50 Nos. Motor Cycles 40 Nos. and other 10 Nos. Protection – 125 Nos. of Arms. Nature Interpretation Centres – 28 Nos.

IX Plan

17. PROJECT ELEPHANT

 

The Scheme was started in 1991-92. The achievement during the VIII Plan and goals set for the IX Plan are as under:-

(Rs. in Crores)

Programme	8th Plan outlay	Expenditure	Physical target	Physical achieve-ments	IXth Plan Outlay	Goals set for IXth Plan	Achievement
Project Elephant	23.00	19.50	As proposed by States in A.P.O	Placed at Annexure –I	35.00	As proposed by States in A.P.O	31.67 (anticipated)

18. ECODEVELOPMENT SCHEME IN AND AROUND PROTECTED AREAS

(Rs. in Crores)

VIII Plan Outlay	Expenditure	Physical Targets	Achievement
22.98	22.20	To provide Central Assistance for meeting the objectives of the Scheme, namely, reducing the biotic pressure on the protected areas by providing viable alternatives like income generation, resource substitution, community co-operation inputs to the communities living on the fringes, and to improve the ecological productivity of the buffer zone/fringes of protected areas. The target was to cover 80 National Parks/ Wildlife sanctuaries.	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.

(Rs. in Crores)

IX Plan Outlay	Expenditure	Physical Targets	Achievement
40.00	31.42 (till 2000-01)	The target area of the Scheme includes all the 586 National Parks/WLS in the country. 100% Central Assistance is to be provided based on the APOs containing physical targets furnished by the State Governments. Target was to cover at least 80 National Parks/ WLS excluding the seven location where IEP (externally aided project) is being implemented.	On an average about 100 National Park/ WLS have been provided with Central Assistance for approved items of the scheme.

2. India Eco-development Project

The Project Tiger Office at New Delhi is the National level Coordinator for implementation of the World Bank Aided India Eco-development Project in seven States as a Centrally Sponsored Plan Scheme, being the externally aided component of the existing scheme of "Eco-development Around National Parks and Sanctuaries including Tiger Reserves". The Project is for a period of five years upto 2001-02. The achievement during the 8^th Plan and goals for the 9^th Plan are as under:

VIII Plan

(Rs. in Crores)

VIII Plan Outlay	Expenditure	Physical Targets & Achievements
6.16	1.94	i) Project preparation facilities fund(1995-96)for which a loan of US $ 2 millions was provided by I.D.A.
	0.42 (1996-97)	ii) The Project Agreements were signed on 30.09.96 and Project became effective from 27.12.96.

IX Plan

(Rs. in Crores)

IX Plan Outlay	Physical Targets
292.57	The Project is being implemented by the States with a view to achieve the following targets:-
		Improved P.A. Management
		Village Eco-development
		Environmental Education and Awareness Campaigns.
		Improved impact Monitoring and Research.
		Preparation of future bio-diversity plans.

The Project envisages:-

1. Covering settlements for village Eco-development Programme.
2. Improvement of roads.
3. Survey demarcation.
4. Construction of wireless/watch/fire towers.
5. Construction of buildings of various types.
6. Acquisition of vehicles/boats/ draught animals.
7. Holding of Workshops at various levels.
8. Acquisition of equipment of various categories.

17. 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:-

VIII Plan

(Rs. in Crores)

8th Plan Outlay	Expenditure	Physical Targets	Achievement
3.50	2.40	To release Central Assistance as per the approved norms on the basis of proposals received from the States. The scheme is implemented by the various State Governments concerned.	Out of the 423 tribal families proposed for relocation out side the PAs, relocation of 226 such families was completed and work is ongoing for remaining families.

IX Plan

(Rs. in Crores)

9th Plan Outlay	Expenditure	Physical Targets	Achievement
19.00	10.41 (till 2000-01)	To release Central Assistance as per the approved norms on the basis of proposals received from the States. The scheme is implemented by the various State Governments concerned.	Till 2000-01, 1350 families have been relocated. Target for 2001-02 is relocation of 400 families and for 2002-2003 the target is 300 families.

 

18. NATIONAL ZOOLOGICAL PARK, NEW DELHI

(Rs. in Crores)

Programme	8th Plan Outlay	Expenditure	Physical targets	Physical Achievement
Development work in NZP	1.95	1.30	1. Improvement of enclosures- kangaroo, water ducks, sangai, cheetal, leopard, jaguar. 2. Incinerator rewiring 3.Repair of staff quarters. 4.Construction. of stand off barriers. 5. Quarantine works. 6. Desilting and cleaning of moat.	All the works have been completed.

Review of the IX Plan :

(Rs. in Crores)

Programme	IX Plan Outlay	Physical Targets	Physical Achievement
Developmental Work in the NZP	3.20 (Capital) 1.96 (Revenue)	1. Interpretation programs of reptile house. 2. Extension of moat and enclosure of white tiger. 3.Construction of moat, foot path, Thamin deer enclosure. 4. Installation of filter water pump 5.Dismantling of public toilet and chimpanzee enclosure. 6. Erection of crawl of Royal Bengal Tiger	Work under progress.

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	200.00	203.12	3,79,588 ha	2,98,981 ha	247.00	1,88,000 ha
Fuelwood/Fodder Projects Scheme	158.00	154.19	4,20,084 ha	4,04,218 ha	135.00	3,69,000 ha
Non-Timber Forests Produce (including Medicinal Plants) Scheme	55.00	56.47	1,08,000 ha	1,08,000 ha	80.50	50,000 ha
Seed Development Scheme	9.00	7.81	-	25 States assisted	6.00	All States to be assisted
Grants-in-Aid Scheme (for Voluntary Agencies)	9.50	7.51	-	338 Projects sanctioned	8.00	NGO projects to be sanctioned
Aerial Seeding Scheme	6.00	2.49	This scheme is in abeyance since 1994-95
20 Point Programme
a) Seedling Distribution			625.85 crores	557.90 crores
b) Area coverage Others			5522200 ha	5067031 ha

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)

Scheme/Activity	8th Plan Outlay	Expdt.	Physical Target	Physical achievements	9th Plan Outlay	Goal set for 9th Plan	Achievements
Botanical Survey of India	12.56	11.63			21.25
1.Survey of Natural Resources (No. of tours)			207 tours	135 tours		650 tours	360 tours
2. Endangered species (No. of Red Data Sheets to be compiled)			790	610
3 Collection of Specimens (field numbers)						80,000	60,000
4. Scientific evaluation of selected useful plants			14	10
5. National Databases of type specimens			2770	2770
6. Listing of live specimen collection			5200	645		5,200	4645
7. Preservation of specimens						60,000	50,000
8. Coverage of specimens under threat in publication of Red Data Book						c.750
9. Publications			43	43		250	46

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	Achievement	Ninth Plan Outlay
Zoological Survey of India Survey of State 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 Forest Ecosystem Freshwater Ecosystem Marine Ecosystem	--	--	States of Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Aruanachal Pradesh, J & K, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Tripura, Manipur, Nagaland, Mizoram, Kerala, Andaman	187 surveys in different states are completed. Faunal diversity of Sikkim documented. Inventorisation of Faunal component & Publication of Data taken
Survey of Conservation Areas including Tiger Reserves	--	--	Important Conservation Areas of the Country	69 surveys in various conservation area of Parambikulam, Melghat, Gulf of Mannar, Tadoba, Desert, Valmiki Tiger Reserve
Taxonomic studies	--	--	Taxonomic studies of Conservation Area & Ecosystem	Fauna of West Bengal, Meghalaya, Nilgiri, Nanda Devi, Manas Tiger Reserve, Ujni Wetland completed
Status of Endangered Species	--	--	Status Survey of Selected Species	Status survey of Capped Langur, Hoolock Giobbon, Desert Cat, Chinkara, Hispid Hare, Golden Langur, Nilgiri Langur, Leaf Monkey, Rhesus Monkey, Hanuman Langur completed
Red Data Book on Vertebrates	--	--	Preparation & Publication	Completed
Fauna of India	--	--		2 volumes published 3 sent for publication 2 volumes made press ready
Computerization	--	--	Type & Other Regd. Collections	ENVIS Centre Estd. 40 sps. of Schedule – I 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 State Fauna

8 states

Studies on Selected ecosystems

7 Ecosystems

Survey of Conservation Areas

20 % of the Total Conservation Area

Taxonomic studies

6 States & 5 Ecosystems

Status of Endangered Species

20 species

Preparation of Red Data Book & Fauna of India

Invertebrate – Part – I, & 8 Volumes of Fauna of India

Computerisation of Faunal Diversity including National Zoological Collection

Type Data of General Collection

Documentation & Publication

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

Training & Extension Services

7 Training Courses

Achievement of 9^th Plan

Survey of State Fauna

170 surveys in 8 States covering 48 districts so far

Studies on Selected Ecosystems

5 ecosystem already taken up Under Action Plan

Survey of Conservation Areas

Fauna of Sikkim, Manipur, Nagaland, Mizoram completed. Fauna of 1 Wetland and 1 Desert published. 2 wetlands, 1 Biosphere in press

Status Survey of Endangered Species

2 Species completed, 4 more taken up under Action Plan

Preparation of Red Data Book & Fauna of India Project

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

Computerization of Faunal Diversity including National Zoological Collection

Computerization of Type Collection is under progress.1,50,000 entries on National Zoological Collection

Documentation & Publication

Records ZSI – 99 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 – 190 published, 191-200 in printing

Training & Extension Services

7 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.	Physical Target/Achievements	IXth Plan Outlay	Goals set for IXth Plan
Environment Education & training Seminars/Symposia/Workshops	17.65 1.40	15.09 0.89	It is not possible to set any quantitative targets for these schemes. However, the existing programmes will be continued.	32.00 1.50	It is not possible to set any quantitative targets for these schemes. However, the existing programmes will be continued.

Physical Achievements for IXth Plan

No quantative targets were set for the schemes as such. However, the targets set for various programmes under each scheme were successfully achieved.

31. ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION SYSTEM (ENVIS)

(Rs. in Crores)

Scheme/Activity	8th Plan Outlay	Actual Expdt.	IX Plan Outlay
ENVIS	5.50	5.81	7.50

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 eight 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 be considered.

Achievements:

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

Goals set for IXth Plan

(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 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 being 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 finalized and circulated to all concerned for submitting the project proposals.

36. ENVIRONMENT IMPACT ASSESSMENT (INCLUDING CLEAN TECHNOLOGIES)

(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	14.26	*	**	47.00	***

• Physical Targets

(Rs. in Crores)

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

* 8^th Plan Physical Targets/Achievements

Environmental Audit

Physical Targets:

Promotion through sector wise training programmes Preparation of 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:

Preparation of district- wise zoning atlas for siting of industries

Preparation of Quality atlas of India water

Preparation of Env. Quality mapping in the Industrial locations of l

Kakinada and Visakhapatnam.

Achievements:

Atlases for the following distts. were prepared: Ghaziabad, Panchmahal, Goalpara, Kamarup & Singhbhum

Prepared

Prepared.

Adoption of Clean Technologies in Small Industries

Physical Targets:

Training & awareness programme preparation of sector specific manuals, WM demonstration studies

Achievements:

About 40 training and awareness programme conducted. Sector specific manuals on pulp & paper pesticide formulations & textiles prepared.

Demonstration studies in Electro-plating Conducted.

**Goals set for IXth Plan

Environmental Audit.

Promotion of concept of environmental audit and for reducing pollution load in

Industry

Achievements

Sector-wise training programmes and preparation of sector-specific manuals in selected sectors, sectoral Analysis of information given in ES.

Environmental Statistics and Mapping.

Preparation of environmental maps depicting polluting data relating to air, water, soil and noise for the metro cities and polluted areas

Achievements:

Prepared.

Adoption of Clean Technologies in Small Scale Industries.

Training & awareness programmes, sector specific manuals, waste Minimization studies.

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 under-taken.

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	8.79	--	--	8.75	Financial assistance for supporting equipment, studies, projects, salary support for 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	8th Plan Outlay	Expenditure	Physical Targets/ Achievements	IXth Plan Outlay	Goals/Achievements during Ninth Plan
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY	10.00	7.19	*	19.00	* *

* 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 Bhubaneswar. Land is yet to be allotted by Ministry of Urban Development. Works were initiated for completion of 2^nd Phase of Galleries at RMNH, Mysore and Bhopal and Ist Phase at Bhubaneswar

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	42
Ecology & Wildlife	18.50	16.36	44	32	28.00	98	111
Environment Education Training and Extension	2.00	4.82	4	2	9.00	27	9
Civil Works	3.00	3.75	-	-	7.00	-	-
Grand Total	28.45	30.38	67	48	60.20	196	162

41. NATIONAL RIVER CONSERVATION DIRECTORATE

(Rs. in crores)

Scheme/Activity	8th Plan Outlay	Expdt.	Physical target (scheme)	Physical Achievement	IX Plan Outlay	Goals set for IX Plan	Achievements
GAP-I	193.01	152.15	76	65 schemes completed	14.50	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 following no.of schemes have been completed under the IX Plan so far: GAP-I 8 GAP-II 126 NRCP 66
GAP-II	149.00	131.75	176	8 schemes completed	650.84
NRCP	41.00	30.54	110	-	76.00
NLCP					25.00
GTF					0.50

 

 

 

Additional achievements in the 8^th plan

Ganga Action Plan Phase-I

Out of 261 schemes sanctioned, 250 schemes had been completed by the end of the 8^th plan. A sewage treatment capacity of 683 mld was created under the programme . Out of the project outlay of Rs. 462.04 crore, an amount of about Rs. 447 crore was spent on the programme.

Ganga Action Plan Phase-II

The total project cost of GAP Phase-II is Rs. 1276.26 crore which includes the following components.

- Under Yamuna Action Plan , out of the project outlay of Rs.496.45 crore an expenditure of Rs.116.79 crore had been incurred by the end of the 8^th plan. 136 schemes were sanctioned and 11 were completed.

- Under Gomati Action Plan, out of the project outlay of Rs.58.11 crore an expenditure of the Rs.5.40 crore had been incurred. 19 schemes were sanctioned.

- Under Damodar Action Plan, out of the project outlay of Rs.22.41 crore an expenditure of the Rs.0.32 crore had been incurred.

- Under Ganga Action Plan Phase-II, out of the project outlay of Rs.652.90 crore an expenditure of the Rs.9.24 crore had been incurred. 12 schemes were sanctioned

National River Conservation Plan

Under this action plan out of the total project outlay of Rs.1198.57 crore an expenditure of the Rs.30.54 crore had been incurred. 110 no. of Detailed Project Reports were sanctioned under this action plan.

Goals set for the 9^th Plan

The Yamuna Action Plan which is an important component of the National River Conservation Plan to be completed by 2002 A.D. The other components of the National River Conservation Plan are also to be pursued for completion in the Ninth Plan.

Considerable progress towards ensuring the early completion of the NRCP to be achieved.

42. WETLAND CONSERVATION PROGRAMME

(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 Govts. for the implementation of management

(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, organized training programmes, develop standards and guidelines, compliance of industries to the prescribed standards, inventorisation of hazardous waste, generating industries and organise mass aware-ness programmes

**Physical Achievements

Regular surveys carried out for assessment of pollution from stationary and mobile sources and air and water quality monitoring programs were taken up with SPCB/PCC.

Samples analysed for air, water and soil analytical quality control tests were organised for the lab-oratories 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 programs 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 set 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 for Ninth Plan

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.	5.50	Physical: To provide financial assistance to about 50 botanical gardens for improvements of infrastructural facilities.

Achievements of 9^th Plan

Physical: 93 Botanical Gardens were provided financial support.

Financial: Rs. 5.00 crores.

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 emphasis on 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

*Goals set for Ixth Plan: The scheme will be continued.

Achievements: During the period 1997 to 2001 (31.11.2001) 112 new projects were initiated, 109 projects were completed and 117 projects remained operational. A total of 338 (cumulative) projects were reviewed and evaluated.

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

(Rs. in Crores)

Programme	VIII Plan Outlay	Expdt.	Physical Targets	Physical Achievements	Ninth Plan Outlay
G.B. Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment & Development	22.23	21.32	Initiation of strong R&D programmes in identified areas. Construction of building complex at Katarmal (HQs) and initiation of construction at Kullu (HP) and Panthang. (Sikkim).	Six core programme were fully operational. Building at HQs. Completed except for some spillover in the 9th Plan Period. 50% works at Kullu completed, work at Panthang initiated.	28.15

Goals set for IXth Plan

1. Strengthening of six R&D Core Programmes initiated in the preceding plan period at HQs

2. Completion of phase I of construction at Katarmal, (HQs.) Kullu (HP) and Panthang. (Sikkim)

Remarks

1. Programmes approved by the Science Advisory Committee and Board of Governors of the

Institute. Seventh Core Programme already initiated.

2. Targets will be achieved within the plan period.

47. INTEGRATED ACTION ORIENTED R&D AND EXTENSION PROJECTS IN

HIMALAYAN REGION.

(Rs. in Crores)

Programme	VIII Plan Outlay	Expdt	Physical Targets	Achievements	Ninth Plan Outlay	Goals set for 9th Plan
Integrated Action Oriented Research Programme for the Himalayan Region	1.76	1.79	To support location specific activities throughout the Indian Himalayan Region.	Fifty six projects were sanctioned and thirty two projects were completed	2.78	Continuation of support to ongoing projects and initiation of new location specific projects throughout Indian Himalayan Region.

Remarks

All on-going projects would be completed during the plan period and several new projects would be initiated. Dissemination of findings would be augmented.

48. HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES MANAGEMENT

( Rs in crore)

Programme	VIII Plan Outlay	Expenditure	Targets/ Achievement	IXth Plan Outlay	Goals set for IXth Plan	Achievement so far
Hazardous Substance Management	12.40	9.16	*	20.00	**	***

*Target/Achievements:

i) Establishment of Management Structure in18 States.

(ii) Red Book updated.

(iii) New Regulation notified.

(iv) Amendment to the Rules

(v) Implementation of Acts & Rules in progress

(vi) Guidelines prepared

(vii) Developmental Projects taken up.

(viii) Training on Chemical Accidents conducted.

(ix) Financial Assistance provided to 16 States for identification of HW Disposal Site.

(x) Pilot Projects on Solid Waste Management initiated.

(xi) World Bank Assistance Project on Industrial Safety & Disaster Prevention & HW

Management in 4 States Initiated.

**Goals set for IXth Plan

(i) Strengthening of HSM structure in the States

(ii) Accident Prevention and Emergency Preparedness

(iii) Crisis Management during chemical accidents

(iv) Notification of New Regulations and Amendments

(v) Implementation of the notified Rules on Chemicals, Hazardous Waste, Bio-Medical Waste, Micro-

organisms etc.

(vi) Hazardous Waste Management Site Identification, Site Remediation and Establishment of Disposal

Facilities

(vii) Management of Municipal, Solid Industrial Waste and Bio-Medical Waste

(viii) Training of Personnel and Public Awareness

(ix) Publication of Documents and Establishment of Database on Hazardous Substances.

***Achievements so far

(i)HSM Structures created and are being strengthened.

(ii) Off-site Plans prepared in 12 districts.

(iii) Central Crisis Group and Co-ordination Committee Constituted, meetings conducted.

(iv) Notifications for new regulations, namely Bio-Medical Waste Rule, Plastic Bags, Fly Ash

utilisation, Lead Acid Battery (M&H) Rule, MSW Rules, Plastics, Fly ash, Municipal Solid

Wastes published and Amendments to the HW Rules are being notified.

(vi) 15 HW sites have been identified

(vii) Financial assistance given for Establishment of TSDF at TTC, Maharashtra,

(viii) Steps being taken for establishment of more TSDFs

(ix) Registration of units for processing recyclable wastes

(x) Training and awareness programmes conducted,

(xi) Pilot Plants for use of Municipal and Industrial Solid Waste are being set up

 

49. BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION