79. NATIONAL AFFORESTATION & ECO-DEVELOPMENT

(Rs. in crores)

Sl.No.	Name of Scheme	BE	Actual Expenditure	Physical target for 2001-02 (in ha.)	Physical Achievement 2001-02 (in ha.)
1.	Integrated Afforestation and Eco-Development Project Scheme	88.00	60.05	58970	42810
2.	Fuelwood/Fodder Projects Scheme	33.00	22.52	69484	47649
3.	Non-Timber Forests Produce (including Medicinal Plants) Scheme	22.00	22.93	23087	16113
4.	Seed Development Scheme	1.70	1.44	No targets	18 States assisted
5.	Grants-in-Aid Scheme (for Voluntary Agencies)	4.50	3.83	2000	73 Projects sanctioned

.The reasons for shortfall in the release in respect of these schemes namely AOFFP, IAEPS, NTFP and Seed Development are as under:

Cut in overall expenditure of the NAEB advised by PC Division. Revised estimates of these schemes had to be reduced to keep the overall expenditure with in Rs.71.80 crores. AOFFP scheme is 50:50 sharing basis between State Governments and the Government of India. Confirmation regarding availability of matching share for this scheme was not received from several State Governments.

ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT

 

80. BOTANICAL SURVEY OF INDIA (BSI), CALCUTTA

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the Activity	BE	Actual Expdt.	Physical Targets	Achievements
BOTANICAL SURVEY OF INDIA	5.50	3.86
i) Exploration survey travel expenses under research and investigation			185	95
ii) Collection of specimens (numbers)			--	14,679
iii) Preservation of specimens (nos.)			--	340
iv) Coverage of species under threat under publication of Red Data Books			--	--
v) Publication Books/Journals			14	11

81. ZOOLOGICAL SURVEY OF INDIA (ZSI), CALCUTTA

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the Activity	B E	Actual Expdt.	Physical Targets	Physical Achievements	Reasons for Shortfall, if any.
ZSI	4.56	4.56	Exploration & Survey – 83	Survey – 78	1 Surveys to Ladakh could not be completed 2 Surveys due to manpower shortage 1 Survey due to Non receipt of permission from State Forest Dept. of Kerala 1 survey due to the disturbed condition in the Forests of Karnataka
			Status Survey of Endangered Species	1 survey	Nil
			Taxonomic studies	Fauna of Sikkim : Manuscript in Press Fauna of Manipur: Manuscript in writing Fauna of Ujini : In Press Fauna of Mizoram : Manuscript in press Fauna of Nagaland : Manuscript in Press Fauna of Kabar lake : Ms. In press Fauna of Desert : Part – I published, part-II in progress Fauna of Gulf of Mannar : Ms is under review
			Publication	Fauna of India : Diptera : Chloropidae & Sarcophagidae is in Press Fauna of Larval Trematodes : Ms. in press Fauna of Reptelia ( Crocodelia ) in press State Fauna of Megahalaya, West Bengal, remaining parts in press. Tripura, 3 books in press Occasional paper : 8 book published Records of ZSI : 98, Part – I, II & III published Bibliography of Indian Zoology : Vo. 29 & 30 Published, Vol. 31 in press 1 Hand book & 1 manual on EIA published Memoirs Vol.18 parts 3 & 4 published
			Renovation of Musea	Work in progress at ZSI, Solan, Jodhpur, Pune & Chennai. Bird and Habitat Gallery in Indian Museum completed
			ENVIS on Faunal Diversity	News letter ( Half yearly) published , Data entry on Type specimens continued
			Training & Extension Services	Two training Programme conducted

82. ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, AWARENESS & TRAINING

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the Scheme	BE	Actual Expdt.	Physical Targets	Physical Achievements, shortfall, if any
Environment Education & Training	4.22	4.22
National Environment * Awareness Campaign (NEAC)			Different activities under the campaign to be completed	The campaign was completed in time.
ii) Establishment of Eco- clubs *			1600	1870
Seminar/Symposia/ Workshops	0.30	0.35	65	70

* No separate allocation was made for these programmes.

83. ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY & LAW

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the scheme	BE	Actual Expdt.	Physical Target	Physical Achievements
Environment Policy & Law Activities.	0.25	0.19
a) Environment Policy & Legislation			Publication of notification Holding of Seminar Amendment to Water Cess Act	notifications published
b) Eco-mark scheme			Development of criteria Publicity to Eco-mark Assistance to Comparative Testing programme	Project sanctioned to Indian Institute of Materials Management
c) Comprehensive National Environment Policy			Publication of National Environment Policy document Organisation of Seminars	- The State of Environment Report released on 5.6.1999
d) Trade & Environment			Prepare a Position Paper
National Environment Tribunal	0.50	-	Setting up of Benches of the Tribunal	Act could not be put into operation

84. WORLD BANK AIDED INDISTRIAL POLLUTION CONTROL PROJECTS

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the activity	B.E.	Actual Expdt.	Physical Targets	Physical Achievements
World Bank Aided Industrial Pollution Control Projects Industrial Pollution Prevention Project.	22.00	17.03	Procurement of equipment for 4 SPCBs, viz., Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, M.P. and Rajasthan   Upgradation of facilities in the regional labs of the four project SPCBs     Imparting of training to the personnel of SPCBs   Provision of funds to industries for waste water recycling plants         Provision of funds to Gujarat for software procurement and training under the GIS Project Upgradation of training package under the Waste Minimisation Circle. 100 Circles to be established. 4 Newsletters to be issued	Many Equipments have been procured and certain packages are under processing   At APPCB, the work has almost been completed. Work at other Central / Regional Labs will be completed by March 2002 Specific training programmes have been identified for different levels of management and staff of the four beneficiary SPCBs. The activities under this sub-component will pick up speed once the Inception Report is approved by the World Bank A GIS programme on Hazardous Wastes data for Gujarat State has been put in place   20 Waste Minimization Circles have been established and over 100 Waste Minimization options were generated by these circles. 23 industrial sectors have been covered and 8 WMC Newsletters were published under the project

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the activity	BE	Actual Expdt.	Physical Target	Physical achievements
Environmental Audit	0.20	0.20	Preparation of Env. Audit update,	Training programmes in the sectors of distillery Fertilizer were sponsored.
			Sectoral analysis of Environmental Statements	A Publication on Env. Audit update has been brought out.
			Demonstration studies.	A project on ‘Comprehensive Approach for Environmental Audit’ has been sponsored to CPCB.
Environmental Statistics and Mapping	0.10	0.10	Project on ‘Geochemical Baseline Mapping for Environmental Management for Cauvery Basin’ sponsored to National Geophysical Research Institute, Hyderabad.	Continuing
			Environmental Statistics and Mapping in Delhi sponsored to NISTADS	Continuing
			Project on ‘Coastal Environmental Management Plan’ sponsored to EPTRI.	Continuing
Adoption of Clean Technologies in Small Scale Industries			Training & awareness programmes, WM demonstration Studies Sector Specific, Manuals.	Waste minimization demonstration studies textile cotton yarn, bulk drug and chemical and tanneries have been completed. Training and awareness Programmes on WM have been conducted through DC:SSI for SSIs.

86. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (INCLUDING CLEAN TECHNOLOGIES)

( Rs in Crores)

Name of the Activity	BE	Actual Expenditure	Physical Target	Physical Achievement
Environment Impact Assessment	1.60	1.0715	The objective of Impact Assessment division is to assess the environmental impacts of development projects which are referred to this Ministry.	Since environmental impact assessment is a continuous procedure, there are no physical targets assigned.
Sustainable Development Strategy and promotion of Clean Technologies	5.00	1.19	One carrying capacity and one Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) study to be completed.	Carrying capacity study on Tapi Estuary and LCA study on steel sector completed.

87. NATIONAL MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY (NMNH), NEW DELHI.

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the Activity	BE	Actual Expdt.	Physical Targets	Physical Achievements	Reasons for shortfall, if any
NMNH, New Delhi.	2.50	2.21	Updating & renovation of museum premises and exhibit galleries, strengthening of specimen collection by field working.	Partially achieved	Due to limitation of the hired premises and also due to inability to appoint Field Collector
			Acquisition of exhibits and display materials	Partially Achieved
			Educational activities and extension services. Year round different activities as outlined in the Annual Action Plan	Achieved
Regional Museum of Natural History, Mysore			Exhibit preparation for 2nd Phase development; Exhibition on plant & animal classification	Partially achieved. Planning in process. Exhibition in progress	Shortage of human resource due to diversion to other Regional museums
			One exhibition in each quarter	Achieved as planned
			To acquire raw material for fabrication of showcases and procurement of machines	Achieved as planned
			To organize number of activities, programmes and extension activities	Achieved
Regional Museum of Natural History, Bhopal			Development of new exhibits for 2nd Phase Gallery	Not achieved
			Discovery Room/Khoj Clubs in Schools	Partially achieved
			Tiger Resource Centre Planning	Consultant selected
			Major renovation and mounting exhibition Year round activities	Renovation part achieved. Mounting work being undertaken.
Regional Museum of Natural History, Bhubaneswar			To establish a site office in the newly constructed building	A site office with nucleus staff established	Development activities could not be taken up due to lack of human resource
			Acquisition of exhibit/display materials.	Achieved as planned
			Collection, acquisition and documentation of specimens/slides/photographs	Targets could not be achieved due to lack of manpower
			Planning of 1st Phase Exhibit galleries, Discovery Centre and other public areas	Targets could not be achieved for want man power

88. CIVIL CONSTRUCTION UNIT

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the Activity	BE/RE	Actual Expdt.	Physical Targets (No. of works)	Achievements (No. of works)	Reasons for shortfalls if any Under PE Sanction Progress awaited (No. of works)
Forestry & Wild Life	4.75	4.75	15	5	8	2
Ecology & Wild Life	7.00	7.63	73	29	39	5
Environment Education/Training/ Extenuation	2.50	1.84	7	2	4	1
Civil Works	1.70	1.73	-	-	-	-
Grand Total	15.95	15.95	95	36	51	8

89. ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION SYSTEM (ENVIS)

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the scheme	BE Plan Non Plan	Actual Expdt. Plan Non Plan	Target/ Achievements
ENVIS	1.25 0.27	1.86 0.26	*

*Physical targets and achievements

• Two ENVIS Centres on new emerging area are proposed to be set up during the year.
• Annual Report of the Ministry (2000-01) will be published by ENVIS. The report has been published and distributed.
• A home-page of the Ministry has been set up and could be browsed at URL: http.//envfor.delhi.nic.in
• ENVIS has also started publishing a monthly newsletter namely 'Enviro News' reporting various programmes, achievements, laws, rules, clearances etc. This Newsletter is continued to be published during 2000-2001.
• Queries-answer service will be provided to all ENVIS Network and efforts will be made to provide substantive information as far as possible to users.
• A total number of 14,695 queries were responded to by the ENVIS network during the year to the users concerned.
• ENVIS has started implementing the Sustainable Development Networking Programme (SDNP) supported by UNDP and IDRC, Canada. A web site has already been developed which can be browsed at URL: http.//sdnp.delhi.nic.in and is regularly updated.

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the scheme	BE	Actual Expdt.	Physical Target and Achievements
CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE	6.00	5.09	19 projects were started; 25 projects were completed, 1 Ph.D. Degree was awarded and 78 research papers were published by the CEs, Bangalore, CME, Dhanbad, completed. 3 long term and 12 short term R&D projects, trained 75 persons and awarded 13 M. Tech. Degrees in Environmental Science and Engineering. SACON completed the ongoing construction work, ongoing projects were entrusted and initiated some new Research Projects. The remaining Centers continued their ongoing activities in respective fields, as approved by respective Governing Councils/Board of Governors.

91. NATIONAL NATURAL RESOURCES OF MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (NNRMS)

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the Scheme	BE	Actual Expdt.	Target and achievements
Grants-in-aid to Professional Societies	0.10	0.09	Though no numerical target was set up under this scheme, proposals received from the various organisations were considered and worth-supporting proposals were provided financial assistance

Reasons for short-fall:

The budgeted expenditure could not be utilized due to non-availability of worth supporting proposals.

93. NATIONAL RIVER CONSERVATION DIRECTORATE

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the Activity	BE	Actual Expdt.	Physical Target (no. of schemes)	Physical Achievements (no. of schemes completed)	Reasons for shortfall, if any
1.NRCD (Estt.) 2. NRCP 3. NLCP	6.55 193.50 10.00	3.85 117.54 0.20	278 (schemes appd .with diff. compl .dates, many may spill over to next year)	52	Funds under these programmes could not be utilized as U.C.’s were not recd. from the implementing agencies/ NGO’s/ States concerned by December end. NRCD could utilize the funds in the last quarter but by that time, cut was imposed by Ministry of Finance & P.C. Division.

94. WETLAND CONSERVATION PROGRAMME

(Rs. in crores)

Name of Activity	BE	Actual Expdt.	Physical Targets	Achievements	Reasons for shortfall, if any
WETLAND CONSERVATION PROGRAMME	5.00	4.00	*	Target achieved	--

• Physical Targets:

95. ASSISTANCE FOR ABATEMENT OF POLLUTION

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the scheme	BE	Actual Expdt.	Physical Target
Assistance For Abatement Of Pollution	0.25	0.25	- Nil -

96. COMMON EFFLUENT TREATMENT PLANTS (CETPs)

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the activity	BE	Actual expenditure	Physical target	Reasons for shortfall, if any
CETP	1.50	nil	nil	Since the funding to the CETPs are to be made out of the GOI budget, the SFC was to be prepared and approved

97. REIMBURSEMENT OF WATER CESS

(Rs. in crores)

Name of the scheme	BE	Actual Expdt.	Physical targets and Reasons for shortfall, if any
Reimbursement Of Water Cess	44.80 (Non-Plan)	43.32(Non-Plan)	- Nil -

98. TAJ PROTECTION MISSION

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the scheme	BE	Actual Expdt.	Physical Target/Physical Achievements	Reasons for shortfall, if any
Taj Protection Mission	35.00	35.00	Ten schemes have been started under the Mission and are under implementation. Six more projects have been received by the MoEF for consideration	There is no short fall

99. CENTRAL POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the Activity	BE	Actual Expdt.	Physical Target/Physical Achievements
CENTRAL POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD	9.00	9.00	The programmes on pollution assessment, survey & monitoring continued as planned. Laboratory facilities were strengthened, AQC exercise held, water quality criteria reviewed Initiated studies for providing back-up to SPCBs/ local bodies in implementation of MSW Rules

100. ASSISTANCE TO BOTANIC GARDENS

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the Activity	BE	Actual Expenditure	Physical Targets	Physical Achievements
Assistance to Botanical Gardens.	1.00	1.35	Inviting proposals from existing Botanical Gardens	17 Botanic Gardens were provided financial support.

101. RESEARCH AND ECOLOGICAL REGENERATION(R&D)

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the activity	BE	Actual Expdt.	Physical Targets	Physical Achievements
Research & Development	3.50	3.24	Initiation of new projects: 30 Servicing of ongoing projects: 105 Review & monitoring of ongoing projects: 105 Dissemination of Results of completed research projects.	Initiation of new projects: 22 Serviced 105 ongoing projects Reviewed & monitored 105 ongoing projects. Executive summaries of 37 completed projects were put on the Web site of the Ministry.

During 2000-2001, the thrust areas of research were prepared in due consultations with experts, scientists, researchers and the various divisions of the Ministry. In all, 22 thrust areas were accordingly identified. Further, with a view to disseminate the salient findings of the completed research projects, a separate location under the web site of the Ministry under the title ‘Research and Development Notes’ has made. The notes under each project provide the salient results of the investigation.

102. G.B. PANT INSTITUTE OF HIMALAYAN ENVIRONMENT AND DEVELOPMENT

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the Activity	BE	Actual Expdt.	Physical Targets	Physical achievements.
G.B. Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment & Development
R&D and other expenditure Construction	5.00	3.14	1. Strengthening of six on-going R&D programmes and initiation of a new major core programme. 2. Completion of construction works (Phase-I), at Katarmal (HQs), Kullu (HP) and Panthang (Sikkim)	Six identified R&D programmes continued and marginally strengthened, at HQs and through four units; a new core programme initiated. Library & Information Centre completed at HQs.; School & dispensary buildings are under construction. New campus at Katarmal, Almora & Kullu became functional and works at Panthang initiated.

Reasons for shortfall

Lack of adequate manpower for (1) and insufficient funding for (1&2). A sum of Rs. 2.25 sanctioned in the financial year 2000-2001 but released in the financial year 2001-2002.

103. INTEGRATED ACTION ORIENTED RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the Activity	BE	Actual Expdt.	Physical Targets	Physical Achievements
Integrated Eco-development Research Programme	0.45	0.25	Continuation of on-going projects and sanction of new projects under the activity	Some ongoing projects completed; a few new programmes initiated.

Reasons for shortfall

Lack of budget enhancement as requested. A sum of Rs. 0.20 sanctioned in the financial year 2000-2001 but released in the financial year 2001-2002.

104. BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the activity	B.E.	Actual Expdt.	Physical Targets/ Physical Achievements
Bio-diversity Conservation	0.75	0.62	*

*

1. Legislation on bio-diversity

After Cabinet’s approval in March 2000, extensive interactive sessions were held with Legislative Department for converting the outline of legislation into a Bill. All procedural formalities for introducing the Bill in Parliament were completed. The Bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha on 15 May 2000. The Bill was referred to the Department related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Science, Technology, Environment and Forests for examination and report. A detailed commentary giving clause-wise explanation, a tabulated statement depicting the comparison of our legislation with Biodiversity legislation’s in some other countries, a background note on the legislation and a paper on Hotspots and Biodiversity in India were prepared for the use of the Committee. Interactive sessions were held with the Chairman and other members of the committee to explain the nuances of various clauses. From September 2000 to January 2001, the Committee examined about 20 witnesses on the Bill. Nearly 25 written representations were received by the Committee on the Bill. These were carefully analysed and Ministry’s remarks against each of these comments were tabulated. The Committee undertook these study visits covering various States for eliciting the views.

2. Biosafety Protocol

After the adoption of the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety, a draft note for Cabinet seeking approval for signing the Protocol was prepared and circulated to concerned Ministries/Departments. Comments received were analysed, and the note revised. The revised note was submitted to the Cabinet in September 2000. The Cabinet in its meeting held on 7.11.2000, approved the proposal. India signed the Protocol on 23.1.2001. In order to prepare for first meeting of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety (ICCP), extensive interministerial consultations were held. A detailed background note elucidating the position was prepared and finalised after interministerial consultation.

3. National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) project

The Executing agencies for the States, Thematic Working Groups, Eco-regions and Substate sites were identified. The State Governments were requested to designate nodal agencies and constitute State Steering Committees. The first National Workshop for introducing the key participants to the process of NBSAP was held in June 2000. Regular interaction on a day to day basis is being held with the administrative agency as well as the Technical and Policy Core Group for implementation of the project. Several documents have been prepared to facilitate Executing agencies in the preparation of Strategy and Action Plan. Second meeting of the Steering Committee for the NBSAP project was held in November 2000 to review the performance of the project.

4. Conference of the Parties (CoP) to the CBD

Agenda documents for the fifth meeting of the CoP to the CBD were examined and India’s brief prepared after interministerial consultations. The Indian delegation participated actively in the fifth CoP. Follow-up action was initiated and a number of case studies submitted to the CBD Secretariat.

5. Matters relating to the Genetic Engineering Approval Committee ( GEAC)

Following the transfer of this work to CS Division in August 2000, two meetings of GEAC were organised in November 2000 and March 2001. A total of twenty proposals requiring GEAC clearance were processed and considered in these meetings. A process has been initiated to examine the 1989 Rules vis-à-vis the Biosafety Protocol.

6. Consultations on specific aspects relevant to bio-diversity

Participated in interministerial consultations and provided inputs on issues relevant to bio-diversity, such as intellectual property rights, traditional knowledge, benefit sharing, plant varieties protection, Patents Act etc.

 

7. Commissioning of studies addressing specific aspects

(Rs. in crores)

Name of the Activity	BE	Actual Expdt.	Physical Targets	Physical Achievements	Reasons for shortfall, if any
CONSERVATION & MANAGEMENT OF MANGROVES AND CORAL REEFS	4.70	4.12	26 MAPs on Mangrove & 4 MAPs Coral Reef areas	24 MAPs on Mangroves and 4 MAPs on Coral Reefs	Physical Targets could not be achieved due to non-receipt of Ucs from the States
Research	0.30	0.11	11 on-going and 5 new projects	11 on-going and 4 new projects	Revised projects from the proponents not received.

106. HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE MANAGEMENT

( Rs. in crores)

Name of the Activity	BE	Actual Expdt.	Physical Targets/ Achievements	Reasons for shortfall, if any
Hazardous Substance Management	4.10	2.07	*	The shortfall is due to reformulation of the EFC and delay in receiving assurance from Maharasthra Government regarding their share in the project on TSDCF for Hazardous Wastes.

*Physical Targets/Achievements

Amendments to MSIC Rules, 1989 and HW (M&H) Rules, 1989 notified; EFC reformulated incorporating (i) capacity building in Management of Chemical Accident and (ii) Establishment of common TSDF; Fund released for sub-scheme (i) capacity building to institution for management of chemical accident; Red Book is being updated; Eleven Feasibility studies under ISDPP Project completed; 8 Hazard Analysis Studies undertaken; Fund released for training on emergency preparedness, accident prevention; & Hazardous Waste Management; Municipal Solid Waste Rule notified; Registration of 69 Units completed and 17 units have been approved in principle. Draft feasibility report on Bichri remediation reviewed.

107. BIOSPHERE RESERVES

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the Activity	BE	Actual Expdt.	Physical Targets	Physical Achievements	Reasons for shortfall, if any.
Biosphere Reserves (MAP)	2.65	4.05	14 MAPs on B.Rs	14 Maps on BRs
Research	0.85	0.90	47 on-going and 10 new projects	47 on-going and 12 new projects were supported	No shortfall

108. INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the scheme	BE	Actual Expdt.	Physical Target	Physical Achievements
ICEF	0.05	--	Projects are at various stages of implementation	The Govt. of Canada have not donated any commodity. The projects are implemented with the available funds in ICEF.
UNDP/GoI-CCF-I on Environment Support Programme	7.00	6.50	Implementation of the Sub-Programme as approved by PMB	21 sub-programmes are at various stages of their implementation.
Delhi Urban Environment Project	3.50	3.25	Consultant appointed for the Project	The project started in Feb. 2000.
IC Division activities	1.15	1.10		The details are given below

Achievements:

1. Nomination of officials for training abroad in the field of environment & Forests.
2. The study under the World Bank Assisted Delhi Urban Environment Project was completed.
3. Follow-up, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the approved projects under the GoI/UNDP-CCF Programme.
4. Follow-up on the MoUs signed with Germany, Russia, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Vietnam, China and Iran.
5. Follow-up on the Indo-US and Indo-Brazil Common Agenda on Environment.
6. Follow-up on the action points related to SAARC Environment Ministers Meeting.
7. Building a strong pipeline of new GEF proposal, follow up and implementation of approved GEF projects, to monitor and evaluate their progress.
8. India participated in GEF Council Meeting held in May 2000 in Washington.
9. Assessment of the funding objectives of various lending and donor agencies (multilateral, bilateral and private) to facilitate access of more resources for projects.
10. Coordination Committee meetings to review various Externally Aided Projects in the field of Environment & Forests.
11. MEF led the Indian delegation to the 8^th Session of Commission on Sustainable Development in New York during 23-28 April, 2000.
12. MEF participated in the First Global Ministerial Environment Forum in Malmo, Sweden during 28^th May-2^nd June 2000.
13. MEF visited Iran during 1-2 July, 2000 to hold bilateral discussions with Vice-President of Iran in the field of environment.
14. MEF led the Indian delegation to Japan to attend the ESCAP Ministerial Conference on Environment and Development during 4-5 September, 2000
15. MEF led the Indian delegation to discuss bilateral issues with Dy. Prime Minister of United Kingdom during 1-3 October, 2000.
16. India also actively participated in the various Conference of parties /technical committee meetings of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, Convention on Biological Diversity, Basel Convention on Trans-boundary Movement of Hazardous Wastes, Convention to Combat Desertification, Montreal Protocol on Substances that deplete Ozone layer, Ramsar Convention, Governing Council of Global Environment Facility and UNEP.
17. Organised Regional Workshop on GEF Awareness in Bangalore, Lucknow, Ahmedabad and Calcutta.
18. The first Indo-EU Working Group meeting on Environment was held in New Delhi on 13^th March, 2001.

109. TAXONOMY CAPACITY BUILDING PROJECT

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the Activity	BE	Actual Expdt.	Physical Targets	Physical Achievements
TAXONOMY CAPACITY BUILDING PROJECT	2.50	1.00	To release funds to centres for research and training.	Centres identified. Steering Committee set up. Financial assistance provided to the 11 Coordinating Units/training centres and to various collaborating units..

 

110. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT CAPACITY BUILDING TECHNICAL

(Rs. in crores)

Name of the Activity	BE	Actual Expdt.	Physical Targets	Physical Achievements	Reasons for shortfalls
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT CAPACITY BUILDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROJECT	32.00	13.15	*	**	***

*

• Based on final report submitted by the consultants, hands on training to staff on computer to be given, international & domestic programmes to be finalized and conducted including procurement of equipment.
• Faculty Upgradation programme, Ph. D. Scholar Workshops, training programmes for practicing economist and non-economists and funding of research projects in environmental economics, library support to universities and institutions, holding of international workshops on economic instruments.
• Establishment of NGO Environmental Action Fund (NEAF) to support programmes in Gujarat on adverse environmental impacts
• Strengthening of institutions and training of personnel and demonstration of 2 projects in Mining sector.
• To map rapidly industrializing districts across India and proposed sites for new industrial estates for preparation of District Zoning Atlas for siting of industries, procurement of equipments and preparation of environmental management plans for several areas.
• Development of Geographical Information System (GIS) for selected Coastal Marine Areas; Development of Integrated Coastal Marine Area Management Plans, conducting of Waste Assimilation Capacity and Waste Load Allocation Studies for selected estuaries and development of impact assessment guidelines for marine and coastal area activities.
• Strengthening of Gujarat’s Department of Environment & Forests and Gujarat Ecology Commission to enhance their capacity for policy formulation, implementation and monitoring compliance with environmental laws and regulations in high priority areas.
• Strengthening of Gujarat’s Department of Environment & Forests and Gujarat Ecology Commission to enhance their capacity for policy formulation, implementation and monitoring compliance with environmental laws and regulations in high priority areas.
• To assist Central Pollution Control Board in upgrading Air Pollution Monitoring system and setting up of AQM cell.
• Strengthening infusion of environmental concepts in school curricula and pilot implementation in six States.
• Strengthening legal capacity of staff of MoEF, CPCB and SPCBs.

• Training programmes finalized but training not yet conducted, most of the equipments purchased and hands on training on computer to research staff completed.
• 134 participated so far in different faculty upgradation programmes, in two Ph. D. Scholar Workshop 33 persons participated, 705 economists & non-economists participated in training programmes, 20 persons attended overseas fellowships, 59 research projects approved for funding, 49 institutions benefited from library support and International Workshop on Economic Instruments was held in New Delhi in June, 2001.
• 34 projects have so far been approved at a value of Rs. 2.92 crores. Others are being processed.
• The national and international consultants have been appointed and inception report received. Requirement of equipment finalized. Training programmes for 180 persons being worked out.
• Mapping and digitization work for 86 districts has been completed for preparation of District Zoning Atlas. Environmental Management Plans have been prepared for Kanpur and Haldia in West Bengal. For others action is in progress. These are all ongoing activities.
• GIS for Gahirmatha completed. GIS for Kambhat is at final stage. Final reports for Tapi and Ennore completed. TOR for Hoogly Est finalized. Development of draft EIA guidelines for waste disposal and tourism are under finalization Data for DSS being reviewed. Data for ICMAM Plan for Goa & data needs finalized.

• Procurement of major equipment through the procurement consultant has been finalized and supply effected. AQM cell has been set up in CPCB.

• Action plan for second phase approved and training strategy finalized.

• Some training programmes organized and publications brought out. Partner institutions finalized.

***

• Draft contract with the consultant for foreign and domestic training not yet finalized. Specifications for some equipments could not be finalized in time.
• No major short falls have been noticed under this sub-component and it has been progressing all along satisfactorily. Only difficulty is being experienced in getting the books/monographs/publications translated into Hindi.
• There has been delay in the appointment of both national and international consultants who were on board in July, 2001 only and hence delay in the start of other activities.
• Delay in approval of TORs for engagement of consultants is impacting the activities in several other areas.
• EIA guidelines for Ports and Harbours are yet to be finally approved by MoEF.
• It took a long time in developing clarity about the work areas and the methodology of going ahead. There were changes in the setting of priorities from the beginning of the project. Initially the component was expected to strengthen institutions in handling pollution in a variety of areas. However, after prolonged discussion with the bank the Government of Gujarat decided to confine itself to industrial pollution control.
• Engagement of major Consultancies not yet finalized. Procurement of equipment for strengthening laboratories yet to be finalized by the consultant.
• There has been delay in finalization of pilot implementation plan and approval of the training strategy.
• Delay in finalization of partner institutions.

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the Activity	BE	Actual Expdt.	Physical Targets	Physical Achievements
Indian Institute of Bio-diversity	0.50	Nil	Fencing of land and its development for construction of building.	Due to delay in approval, no action could be initiated.

Reasons for shortfall, if any:

Due to delay in approval.