164. STATE FOREST SERVICE COLLEGES AND RANGERS COLLEGES

Physical Targets
a) Two years Diploma Course in Forestry for SFS officers at State Forest Service College, Dehradun.	2 courses.
b)Two Year Certificate Course for Forest Rangers in three colleges viz. State Forest Service College, Burnihat/Coimbatore & Eastern Forest Rangers College, Kurseong.	6 courses
C) Two week Refresher Course for In-service SFS officers with 35 participants each course.	12 courses
d) Three week course on Computer Application in Forestry for In-service Forest Officers with 25 participants in each course.	8 courses
e) Two-week Advance Course on Computer Application in Forestry for In-service Forest Officers with 25 participants in each course.	2 courses
f) Two week Theme Based Courses in Forestry for In-service SFS Officers.	8 courses
g) Two week "Refresher Course" for Rangers with 30 participants in each course.	2 courses
h) Two weeks "Trainers Training" course s with 20 participants in each course.	2 courses
i) Courses for sister organizations on request	2 courses
j) Six weeks "Promotion Linked Training" for A.C.Fs with 30 participants in each course(subject to approval of ministry).	2 courses
K) Six months "Promotion Linked Training" for Rangers promoted from lower grade with 30 participants in each course(subject to approval of ministry).	2 courses
l) Special course proposed under Umbrella Project(HRD) for which outlay has been proposed in the Tenth Plan(Vision Paper) of the Directorate.	27 courses

BE for the year 2002-03 under Plan is Rs.1.50 Crores & and under Non-Plan is Rs.7.06 crore.

165. INDIAN INSTITUTE OF FOREST MANAGEMENT, BHOPAL

Sl. No.	Physical Targets
1.	Construction of Executive Hostel & Staff quarters
2.	Furniture for PFM Class room/PFM/Office
3.	Procurement of books & journals
4.	Replacement of vehicle
5.	Development and maintenance of garden, nursery, filling of soil, tree plantation at vanika
6.	More MDPs, Workshops consultancy and research projects have been planned
7.	to carry out sanctioned research project and to under take new projects
8.	Establishment of centre for education in natural resource management, National forest data centre, policy cell etc.
9.	Academic exchange programme with national and international institutions etc.
10,	Publication of research paper, discussion papers etc.

BE for the year 2002-03 under Plan is Rs.3.00 crore.

166. INDIAN PLYWOOD RESEARCH AND TRAINING INSTITUTE (IPIRTI),

BANGALORE

Sl. No	Research Projects to be completed
1.	Development of panels from bamboo using bamboo curtain for transport flooring
2.	Development of Room Temperature/curing PF resin suitable for laminated wood products
3.	Development of ‘E’ tester for large size wood based panel materials.
4.	Improvement of fire retardant properties of plywood by treating veneers with fire retardant chemicals as well as glue line treatment.
5.	Development of jute overlays for panel products.
6.	Enhancement of performance of Chloropyriphos insecticide by resisting its fungal degradation by the use of fungicides like Zinc Napthanate and Chlorothallonol
7.	Field Demonstration and Development of Bamboo Based Composites Panels for Housing in North Eastern Region, in collaboration with BMTPC - sponsored by MoEF-CT
8.	Development of Panel Materials from Chir Pine Needles, Sponsored by the Himachal Pradesh Forest Development Corpn)
9.	Studies on Suitability of plantation grown timbers from Tamil Nadu for plywood manufacture
10.	Study on pollution in plywood industry (subject to approval)
11.	Development of Industrial Model veneer Tenderizing Equipment
12.	Development of efficient veneer finger joint technique
13.	To collect information on timber import with special reference to specimen, size, country of origin, quantitative aspects and the use pattern of imported timber
14.	Strengthening of non-destructive test facilities and development of test methods for panel products
15.	Production management in plywood industries – Preparation of Manual

BE for 2002-03 under Plan is Rs.2.00 crores.

167. INDIAN COUNCIL OF FORESTRY RESEARCH AND RCUCATION (ICFRE),

DEHRADUN

Physical Targets For The Year 2002-2003

Directorate of Research:- Implementation of National Forestry Research Plan, priotisation of research projects, review of on-going research projects and formulation of new research projects for seeking financial support from donor agencies will be the main thrust of Directorate of Research. Compilation of achievements of RGF projects and publication of findings and scrutinizing the new projects will be the major activities. Maintenance and monitoring of PSIP assets, its impact assignment will be carried out.

Directorate of Education:- Implementation of HRD Plan, Training activities as per HRD plan, Grants-in-aid to Universities. Continuation of M.Sc. courses in Forestry, Wood science & Technology, PG Diploma Courses in Plantation Technology, Pulps & paper.

Directorate of Extension:- Implementation of extension strategy of ICFRE, demonstration of technologies through established satellite centers under Extension Support Fund, printing of publicity material and its dissemination, impact assessment of ongoing projects under ESF, Preparation of films, Setting up of well equipped Media Center at ICFRE, Procurement of books and journals. Publication of Annual Report 2001-2002 for dissemination of activities of the ICFRE. Printing of ICFRE News Letter.

Directorate of Administration:- Implementation of Financial Accounting System, payroll etc. in Directorate of Administration. Control of Budget and finalization of Balance Sheet.

Directorate of Statistics:- Publication of quarterly Timber/Bamboo Trade Bulletins, publication of Forestry Statistics India – 2001, maintenance and upgrading of NFDBMS to continue, bio-metrical support to research projects of ICFRE will continue.

FRI, Dehra Dun:- Genetic improvement of different plant species, maintenance of SPA, CSO, SSO and VMG, in-vitro multiplication of various forestry species, marketing of farm forestry species, development of adhesives and Physiochemical examination for utilization of parts of plants. Studies of tree bearing oil seeds, sustainability of soil fertility in natural forest eco-system, ecological impact assessment on bio-reclamation projects, affluent treatment of pulp and paper industries, Joint Forest Management, environmental friendly bleaching of Poplar and Eucalyptus pulps, development of re-constituted wood, studies of important medicinal plants, biological control of disease, preparation of volume tables, development of agro-forestry models.

IWST, Bangalore: Role of bio-fertilizer in eco-restoration, species provenance and clonal tests, trial on Casuarina , investigations on potential of medicinal and aromatic plants as a source of potential insecticides, studies on Entomofauna of Mangroves, application of Pheromone technology for management of insects, impact of disturbances of Canopy, insects bio-diversity, pests problems of wood in packing cases, control of bio-deterioration of wood, pests control of Sandal bio-remediation of soil and water contamination with the heavy water, study of Fauna of Western Ghat, coastal eco-system.

TFRI, Jabalpur:- Identification of NTFPs and its impact in tribal belt, developing agro-forestry system, its model and training, ethno botanical study, environmental implication of teak plantation, impact assessment of mining, pollutant absorbing efficiency of local tree species, management of insect pests of forest nursery, commercial chemical and biological insecticides, maintenance of germ plasm and VAM and Rhizobium and other free living bacteria. Genetic improvement of Gmelina and other tree species, standardization of roat trainer seedling production protocol, establishment and management of CSO, SSO and VMG of teak, silviculture system for poor sites in JFM, seed technology package for Pterocarpus marsupium and teak.

AFRI, Jodhpur:- Demonstration trails in hot arid zone, studies on interactive effect of ex-situ rain water harvesting and stand density, study of shelter belt and wind erosion, study of seed Borne micro-flora of selected tree species, disease spectrum of arid and semi-arid tree species, study of pest problems, study biocidal activities and proteins. All projects approved by the Research Advisory Group shall also be taken up during the year under report. The targets of 200 ha SPA, 26 ha CSO, 55 ha SSPA and 5 ha VMG shall also be fully achieved under Planting Stock Improvement Programme.

IFGTB, Coimbatore:- Evaluation of breeding efficiency of Orchards, control crossing within selected provenance of Casuarina and Eucalyptus, study of inter-population variation in teak using DNA markers, assumption of genetics variation using isozyme/molecular markers, establishing the multi locational clonal trails and identification of plus tree of teak. Micro propagation protocol for Acasia and Eucalyptus, finger prints of superior Eucalyptus clones, purification of anti-fungal protein, selection of salt tolerance clones of Casuarina.

HFRI, Shimla:- Maintenance of 50 ha Seed Production Areas, 8 ha CSO, 10 ha SSO and 2 ha of VMG, provenance testing of poplars, selection of suitable species for cold desert areas, regeneration of conifers and broad leaf forests, agro-forestry in lower Himalayan hills, conservation of indigenous species of western Himalayas and increasing productivity to man-made forests etc. The projects cleared by RAG will also be taken up during the period under report.

IRMDFR, Jorhat: Ecological monitoring of Bio-diversity and strategy of conserving Kajiranga National Park, evaluation of tropical moist forest especially Dipterocarps, developing methods of restoring vegetation on degraded lands, disease management of forest tree species in nurseries and plantations, fertilisers response studies for tree species of north east, mycorrhiza screening, methodology to develop alternatives for shifting cultivation. Maintenance of 50 ha SPA, 6 ha CSO, 5 ha SSO and 3 ha VMG.

IFP, Ranchi:- Collection of germplasm bank for important medicinal Plants, use of bio-technology for bio-diversity conservation, phenology of important tree species, introduction of exotic species like Paulownia, eco-rejuvenation of coal mine areas, studies of mangrove ecosystem in West Bengal, management of lac hosts for lac cultivation, standardisation of nursery techniques of lac host trees. Maintenance of 100 ha SPA, 15 ha CSO, 60 ha SSO and 10 ha VMG and one Model Nursery.

The budget provision of ICFRE and its institutions for 2002-03 is Rs. 35.00crores (Plan) (including Rs.1.00 Crore for N-E Region) and Rs.11.34 crores (Non-Plan).

168. IN-SERVICE TRAINING FOR IFS OFFICERS

In 2002-2003 separate allocation of Rs.1.00 Crore has been provided for in-service training of IFS

Officers.

 

SURVEY AND UTILISATION OF FOREST RESOURCES

169. FOREST SURVEY OF INDIA

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the activity	BE	Physical Targets
1. Forest Inventory (Forest Area in sq. kms.)	7.00(Plan) 5.49(NP)	300,000
2. Data Processing (Non- Forest Area in sq. kms.)		300,000
3. Thematic Mapping (No. of Sheets - 1:50,000 scale)		50
4. Vegetation Mapping (No. of Sheets - 1:250,000 scale)		181
5. Training (No. of Persons to be trained)		90

 

170. FOREST CONSERVATION

Physical Targets for monitoring of cases under the Forest Conservation Act, 1980 and the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 are 950 and 400 respectively.

The budgetary provision is Rs.7.00 Crores under the Plan Scheme " Strengthening of Forest Divisions".

 

171. FOREST PROTECTION AND REGENERATION

 

The Forest Fire Control and Management (FFCM) Scheme, National Forestry Action Plan (NFAP), and Infrastructure Development Scheme, separate Schemes in the IX Plan, are being merged in the Xth Five Year Plan into a modified Integrated Forest Protection Scheme.

The Budget Estimate for 2002-2003 will be Rs65.00 crores (includes Rs.33 Crores for N-E Region). Assistance will be provided to all States of the country under this Scheme.

The Scheme "Association of Scheduled Tribes and Rural Poor in the Regeneration of Degraded Forests" is being merged with the National Afforestation Programme.

172. CENTRAL ZOO AUTHORITY

Physical Target

Reptile house renovation. 2. Extension of moat and enclosure of white tiger. 3. Construction of moat, footpath around Thamin deer enclosure. 4. Installation of filtered water pump for lion and other animals. 5. Dismantling of public toilets and Chimpanzee enclosure.

The Budget provision for 2002-2003 is Rs.11.00 Crores on Plan side (including Rs.3.00 Cores for N-E Region). There is a separate Non-Plan allocation of Rs.3.15 Crores for 2002-2003 for Zoological Park.

167. WILDLIFE

Under the umbrella Scheme "Development of National Parks and Sanctuaries", National Parks and Sanctuaries will be assisted, with a budgetary outlay of Rs 76.00 crores (including Rs.7.00 Cores for N-E Region). This Scheme incorporates the IX Plan Schemes "Eco-development in and around Protected Areas" and "Beneficiary Oriented Tribal Development" also.

The management and protection of Tiger Reserves will continue, with a budgetary support of Rs.26.00

Crores on Plan side for 2002-2003 (including Rs.4.00 Cores for N-E Region).

Assistance will be provided to Project Elephant Range States for conservation and protection of elephants, with a budgetary outlay of Rs.9.00 crores on Plan side (including Rs.2.00 Cores for N-E Region)

A new Scheme "Protection of Wildlife Outside Protected Areas" is being introduced in 2002-2003 with an outlay of Rs.5.00 Cores.

 

168. STRENGTHENING OF WILDLIFE DIVISION AND CONSULTANCIES FOR

SPECIAL TASKS

The on-going activities relating to the Central Wildlife Division and the Regional Wildlife offices will continue. Funds will be provided for undertaking Consultancies for special tasks.

The budgetary provision for 2002-2003 is Rs.2.00 crores on Plan side.

169. WILDLIFE INSTITUTE OF INDIA

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of Activity	Physical Target
a) M.Sc. Courses in Wildlife Sciences	12
b) P.G. diploma Course in Wildlife Management	30
Certificate Course in Wildlife Management	30
d) Field Workshop/ Short Courses	400

The budgetary provision for 2002-2003 is Rs.7.00 crores under Plan and Rs.1.65 Crores on Non-Plan side.

167. NATIONAL AFFORESTATION & ECO-DEVELOPMENT BOARD(NAEB)

For the year 2002-03 an allocation of Rs.201.00 crores has been proposed for the NAEB at current prices. The scheme wise break up and the physical targets are given below:

(Rs.in Crores)

Scheme	B.E.	Physical target (Area in ha.)
National Afforestation Scheme	163.25	82000
Greening India Scheme	3.00	1500
National Action Plan to Combat Desertification	3.00	600
Maintenance of 9th FYP Plantations	12.00	80000
Grants-in-Aid Scheme for Voluntary Agencies	4.50	70 Projects to be sanctioned for NGOs

177. BOTANICAL SURVEY OF INDIA

(Rs. in crores)

Name of the Activity	B.E.	Physical Target
Botanical Survey of India	10.00(Plan)* 12.39(Non-Plan)
i) Exploration survey, travel expenses under research and investigation		195 tours
ii) Collection of specimens (nos.)		Ca. 16,000
iii) Preservation of specimens (nos.)		--
iv) Coverage of species under threat under publication of Red Data Books		--
v) Publication Books/Journals		13
vi) National Botanic Garden, NOIDA		--

*Including provision for Capital works.

178. ZOOLOGICAL SURVEY OF INDIA

(Rs. in crores)

Name of the Activity	B E	Physical Targets
Exploration & Survey of Faunal Resources	8.00 (Plan)* 9.74 (Non-Plan)	65 Surveys
Status Survey of Endangered Species		Status survey of 3 species (3 Surveys)
Taxonomic Studies of State Fauna		34 Surveys covering Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, Andhra Pradesh, Tamilnadu, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Gujarat, Maharahtra & Rajasthan ( Total of 34 districts )
Renovation of H Q’s & Regional Musea		WRS, CRS, APFS, SRS, MBS, DRS, ANRS.
Computerization of Data		National Zoological collections of Head Quarters & Regional Centres.
Training & Extension Services		Two
Publication		Rec. ZSI Vol- 101, Occ. Papers –10, Fauna of India – 2 books State Fauna – 2 books( 4 parts ) Memoirs Vol. 19 ( part – 1-4 ) Bibliography – 1 book, Wetland series – 2 books Conservation area – 2 books

*Including provision for Capital Works.

179. ENVIRONMENT, EDUCATION AWARENESS & TRAINING

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the Scheme	BE*	Targets
Environment Education & Training	19.00(P) 0.75(NP)	The existing programmes will be continued
Seminars/Symposia/Workshops		70 Seminars/Workshops will be financially supported

*Including Grants-in-aid to Professional Societies.(S.NO.187)

180. ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY & LAW

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the scheme	BE	Physical Targets
1. Environmental Policy & Law * Activities. Environment Policy & Legislation     Eco-mark scheme.     Trade & Environment.   2. Environment Commission & Tribunal	2.50	- Amendment of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 - Amendment of Cess Act   - Publicity to Eco-mark - Assistance to Comp. Test. Programme   - Holding of seminars - Preparation of a Position Paper - Setting up of Benches of Tribunals

*Budget provision included in Assistance for Abatement of Pollution (Sl.No.190)

181. WORLD BANK AIDED INDUSTRIAL POLLUTION CONTROL PROJECT

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the Scheme	BE	Physical Targets
World Bank aided Industrial Pollution Prevention Project	10.00	Procurement of remaining equipment for 4 SPCBs, viz., Andhra Pradesh , Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan Completion of facilities for the labs in the SPCBs of the four States mentioned above Imparting of training to the personnel of PCBs Provision of funds to Gujarat for software procurement and training under the GIS project and for the comprehensive GIS Upgradation of training package under the Waste Minimisation Circle. 3 training programmes for facilitators to be organised. More Waste Minimisation Circles to be established. Newsletters on WMC to be issued.

182 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY (NMNH)

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the activity	BE	Physical target
National Museum of Natural History, New Delhi Including Regional offices. Acquisition of land and construction of building for NMNH Creation of infrastructure And updating the exhibits. Educational & extension Services	6.00 (includi-ng Capital Works)	Efforts will be made to get suitable piece of land allotted for the Museum building through the Ministry of Urban Development     All out efforts will be made to create necessary infrastructure and updating the existing exhibits As done in previous years, educational programmes and extension services will be undertaken throughout the year.
Regional Museum of Natural History, Mysore 1) Gallery Development   Collection/acquisition of Specimens 3) Educational programmes         4) Temporary exhibitions Acquisition of Machinery/equipment Establishment of Elephant Resource Centre		Continuation of the work of development of 2nd Phase and 3rd Phase of Gallery Conducting of field trips to collect specimens for 2nd Phase of gallery and also acquisition/purchase of more exhibits. Conducting/observation of Teacher’s Orientation programme, National Environment Awareness Programme, Summer nature Study programme, observation of Wild Life Week, special programmes for physically handicapped persons. Lectures Seminars on different topics. Plastics and Environment, Pelicans, Fishes etc. Procurement of projectors and computers   Finalisation of details of Elephant Resource Centre and its development

 

Name of the activity	BE	Physical target
Regional Museum of Natural History, Bhubaneswar Establishment of Office, Technical block, Reserve Collection Room and Library                             2. Preparation of theme based exhibits for Ist Phase Gallery, Discovery Center & Multimedia Center. Simultaneously planning for North-East, Evolution and conservation Galleries in 2nd Phase   3. Taking up of popular publications for Environment Educational activities 4.Collection, acquisition and documentation of display materials along with initial planning of digital Photo-Lab.   5. Furnishing of conference hall with public address system.		Office: 1) Procurement of office furniture 2) Office automation, procurement of computer and Peripherals, Intercom system etc. 3) Procurement of furniture, Instruments, Carpentry material, Modeling items, Art materials, Easel, drawing boards, tracing tables canvas, Paint etc. for technical block. 4) Establishing Audio visual Unit for Multimedia Display, Photographic Display, storing of films, C.D., V.C.D., etc. 5) Procurement of Glass door Almirahs, Racks, Cabinets, Insect boxes cabinet, Table with Multiple drawers chemicals, preservatives, mounting materials, specimen containers, Herbarium cabinets, slotted angle racks etc for the Reserve Collection Room. 6) Procurement of Books, Reading tables, chairs, Book self, almirah, Journal display Boards with Cabinet , computers etc. for Library.   a) Temporary exhibition including corridor display along with four small live corners. b) Development of 1st gallery comprising four diaromas and 17 showcases c) Discovery-cum-multimedia center married with information technology. Planning for 2nd Phase Galleries.   Preparation of manuscripts. Graphic designing and making press ready copy for publication of popular topics related with environment. Field work, collection, Acquisition and documentation of display material. Planning for digital Photo lab: Microscope with digital camera system including IM 50 software along with computer system compatible with projection system.     Wall paneling, light & sound with Public address system, Individual Microphones, Audio Visual System, Display facility, Interior designing, Air-conditioning carpeting, Tables & chairs etc.

 

Name of the activity	BE	Physical target
Regional Museum of Natural History, Bhopal 1) Renovation of Introductory exhibit & Rivers of Central India exhibit in the gallery 2) Development of Central courtyard exhibit into a open diorama on cretaceous period 3) Mounting exhibition on wetlands for museum mobile van 4) Organising educational activities and programmes 5) Development of collections through field trips, donations, loans, purchases etc. 6)To develop five new Discovery boxes on selected topics To improve, renovate & Extend the Panoramic chart depicting evolutions of life murals into proper exhibits 8) To redo introductory panel showing the Central Indian Region with their state birds and animals in to a proper multimedia exhibit 9) Establishment of Technical Units 10) For furnishing interiors & equipments required for setting up of state of Art Conference Room.   11) Repair & upgrading of the computers installed in the Bio-Science computer room & providing facilities for projection of computer images through required AV equipment 12) Extension/improvement of discovery centre with new facilities		To be completed within a year subject to availability of funds and approval   Development of theme and conceptual model     Award of turnkey project to identified agencies     To continue as previous year and project to project basis during the year Efforts will be made to procure as much as possible     Finalisation of topics and award of work     Preparation of conceptualized model drawing and award of work       To entrust the work on competitive basis         Initiation of action to set up various technical units likes carpentry, photographic etc. Completion of work on turns key project basis.         Identification of expert agency and award of work           Conceptualization of themes and award of work

183. CIVIL CONSTRUCTION UNIT (CCU)

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the Activity	B.E.	Physical targets
Civil Works	2.00	The provision is for minor works and therefore no physical targets.

184. ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION SYSTEM(ENVIS)

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the Scheme	BE Plan Non Plan	Physical Target
ENVIS	2.00 1.74	A few ENVIS Centres in the emerging areas of environment are proposed to be set up during the year. All ENVIS Centres are targeted to develop its web-site in its assigned subject-area during the year. Annual Report and the 'Enviro News' newsletter will be continued to be published by the ENVIS. The quarterly journal, namely, 'Paryavaran Abstracts', reporting environmental research in Indian context, will be continued to be published. Question-answer service will be provided by the ENVIS network and efforts will be made to provide substantive information as far as possible to the users. The Sustainable Development Networking Programme (SDNP) web-site will be regularly updated for dissemination of information to all concerned and to develop SDNP as a user network. The regional nodes of SDNP set up earlier will be continued to function. Under World Bank assisted Environment Management Capacity Building (EMCB) programme for strengthening ENVIS, a large number of ENVIS nodes are proposed to be set up in various State Government departments, pollution control boards, academic institutions, corporate bodies, NGOs, etc., for wide dissemination of environmental information to all concerned.

185. CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the scheme	BE	Physical Target
Centres of Excellence	8.00 (Plan) 1.74 (Non-Plan)	CEs, Bangalore, would complete 25 projects and would continue to bring out research papers.CME, Dhanbad would undertook 4 long term and 9 short term R&D projects, would train 60 personnel and would award 9 M.Tech. Degrees. SACON would undertook construction of essential quarters/buildings, would complete some ongoing projects, would initiate new projects in priority areas and complete GEF funded projects on Indian Wetlands. The remaining Centers would undertook/complete activities in their respective fields, as approved by the respective Governing Councils/Board of Governors.

186. NATIONAL NATURAL RESOURCE OF MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (NNRMS)

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the scheme	BE	Physical Target
NNRMS	1.00	Efforts have been made to invite proposals under the scheme from various concerned organisations in the country. It is envisaged that more research proposals will be supported under the scheme for the application of remote sensing technologies in the field of environmental sciences. Monitoring of already sanctioned projects will also be undertaken during the year.

187. GRANTS-INAID TO PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the scheme	BE	Physical targets and achievements
Grants-in-aid To Professional Societies	*	Guidelines and proforma of the scheme have been finalized and circulated to all concerned. It is envisaged that appropriate institutions and organisations will be supported under the scheme to develop the activities and the projects in the field of environment and ecology.

*Budget provision included in Environment Education & Training Scheme (S.No.179)

188. NATIONAL RIVER CONSERVATION DIRECTORATE

(Rs. in crores)

Name of activity	BE ( Proposed )	Physical Target
1.NRCD (Estt.) 2. NRCP 3. NLCP	6.00 254.00 30.00	Balance schemes (if any) to be completed.

189. WETLAND CONSERVATION PROGRAMME

(Rs. in crores)

Name of the activity	BE	Physical Target
MAP & Research under Wetland Programme	*	**

*Budget Provision included in Conservation and Management of Mangroves (S. No 202).

**Physical Targets

• Sanctioning of MAPs for 2001-02 and release of funds to the State Govt. in respect of 20 old identified wetlands and also new wetlands recommended by the National Wetland Committee.

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the scheme	BE	Physical Targets
Assistance for Abatement of Pollution	3.00*	The physical target.

*Including Environment Policy & Law (S.No.180)

191. COMMON EFFLUENT TREATMENT PLANTS (CETPs)

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the activity	BE	Physical target
CETP	2.47	Construction of CETPs in the Small Scale Industrial clusters

192. REIMBURSEMENT OF WATER CESS

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the scheme	BE	Physical Targets
Reimbursement of Water Cess	50.11 (NP)	There is no physical targets

193. TAJ PROTECTION MISSION

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the scheme	BE	Physical Targets
TAJ PROTECTION MISSION	25.00	The ten on-going schemes have to be completed and the proposal received/ to be received from the UP Govt. would need to be implemented, after the approval of the MoEF.

194. CENTRAL POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the Scheme	BE	Physical Target
CENTRAL POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD	22.00	*

*Physical Targets:

Pollution Assessment-Survey and Monitoring

CPCB in collaboration with State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs)/Pollution Control Committees (PCCs) has set-up Water Quality and Ambient Air Quality Network. The expenditure incurred by the State Boards is reimbursed by CPCB. Besides Water and Air Quality Monitoring., there are number of on-going programmes which include; survey of polluted river stretches, rive of primary water quality criteria, assessment of non-point pollution sources, bio-monitoring of national aquatic system and assessment of pollution from point sources. State specific surveys are also taken up through the Zonal Offices of CPCB.

Laboratory Management-Operation Maintenance and R&D

CPCB has set-up a laboratory facility at its Head Office and the Zonal Offices have also been provided with minimum laboratory facilities. The strengthening of laboratories is an on-going activity and the laboratories are to be strengthened from time to time for undertaking analysis of critical pollutants. The new parameters have been added-up for analyzing the bio-medical waste, hazardous waste and other important toxicants like Polychlorinated, biphenyl. CPCB has also proposed R&D schemes relating to various aspects of prevention and control of pollution. The regular analytical quality control tests and training to the staff of Pollution Control Boards is proposed.

Development of Standards, Guidelines and Eco-mark

CPCB has already developed Standards for disposal of treated liquid effluents and gaseous emission in respect of major polluting categories of industries. Some of the standards need to be reviewed from time to time taking technological improvement into consideration. It is proposed to undertake review of standards in respect of those categories of industry which have already been covered.

Training

CPCB is proposing to undertake training programmes for the benefit of SPCBs/PCCs, Regional training programmes would be conducted through Expert institutions and Zoos. The important areas, which will be covered under the training, include; Bio-medical waste, Municipal solid waste, Cleaner technologies, Vehicular noise pollution control and others.

Information (Date-base) Management

This is an on-going programmes under which major expenditure is on the operation and maintenance of existing network. Some of the documents of CPCB are placed at internet facility.

Pollution Control Enforcement

The important activity under the Pollution Control Enforcement is to ensure compliance of 17 categories of polluting industries and industries discharging waste water into rivers and lakes. The Action Point prepared by restoration of environmental quality in the critically polluted area is also under implementation through the concerned SPCBs. As an on-going activity under the Environment Surveillance Programme it is proposed to have regular inspection/visits of polluting industries and also undertake compliance to the various Court’s directive. The other on-going programmes include; Preparation of Zoning atlas, chlorine use and optimization in India, Environmental Audit, Noise pollution control, monitoring of compliance for bio-medical and municipal solid waste and others.

Pollution Control Technology

Under the project head, studies on existing treatment technologies and performance of technologies for cleaner production are taken up. The important on-going programmes include; performance evaluation of sewage treatment plants, risk assessment in chemical industries, control of noise levels from gensets, treatment technology for distillery effluent, root zone treatment and others.

Mass Awareness, Publication and NGOs

This is an on-going project under which programme relating to mass awareness are taken up. The activity also include; Publication of reports on various aspects relating to prevention and control of pollution.

Hazardous Waste Management

The important on-going programmes under this project head include; inventorisation of hazardous waste in various States, development of Standards for leachatc from hazardous waste dump site, assessment of hazardous waste disposal facilities in industries, organising training and workshop, follow-ups of Committees constituted for hazardous wastes/chemicals.

195. ASSISTANCE TO BOTANIC GARDENS

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the Activity	BE	Physical Target
‘Industrial Pollution Abatement through Preventive Strategies’*	0.60	Sectoral evaluation of Environmental Statements, Waste Minimisation Demonstration studies, bringing-out Environmental Audit Update, Sector-wise Training and Awareness programme. Preparation of environmental maps depicting the pollution data related to air, water, soil and noise along with the trends in different polluted areas, river basins , metro and other major cities. Establishing & running Waste Minimisation Circles (WMC) in clusters of Small Scale Industries. Promotion of Environmental Management Systems in identified industries.

* This is an amalgamation of the on-going three schemes viz.. Environmental Audit, Environmental Statistics & Mapping and Adoption of Clean Technologies in SSIs. During the tenth Plan the existing schemes have been merged into one scheme as ‘Industrial Pollution Abatement through Preventive Strategies’ with a proposed outlay of Rs. 3.0 Crores and @ Rs. 60 lakhs per annum.

197. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (INCLUDING CLEAN