CHAPTER II-C-1
REVIEW OF OVERALL
PERFORMANCE DURING 2002-2003.
FORESTRY AND WILDLIFE
60 INDIAN COUNCIL OF FORESTRY RESEARCH
AND EDUCATION (ICFRE), DEHRADUN
(Rs. in Crores)
|
Name of the Activity |
B.E. |
Actual Expdt. |
Physical Target |
Physical
Achievem-ents |
Reasons shortfall
if any |
|
|
Plan |
Plan |
|
||
|
General Component |
31.50 |
32.90 |
@ No Shortfall |
||
|
Education & Training |
2.50 |
2.50 |
|
||
|
Externally Aided Component |
- |
- |
|
||
North-East
|
2.86 |
2.86 |
|
||
Total
|
36.86 |
38.26 |
|
||
61. INDIAN
PLYWOOD INDUSTRIES RESEARCH AND TRAINING INSTITUTE (IPIRTI),
(Rs. in Crores)
|
Sl. No. |
Name of the Activity |
BE |
Actual Expdt. |
Physical Target |
Physical Achievements |
Reasons for shortfall, if any |
|
1 |
Inputs to improve research capability in Labs.
experimental plant at IPIRTI and Research & Training Centre for Mechanical Wood
Industries |
1.69 |
1.88 |
Research and development work is being carried out on the
projects as detailed under (A- On-Going Projects Sl. No. 1 to 13, C – On-Going Sponsored Projects Sl. Nos. 1 - 16 |
The Research work carried
out on the projects and reports released as detailed under E – Institute Projects Completed and reports released Sl.
Nos. 1-13 and F – Research Reports released under Sponsored Projects Sl. No.1 – 14 |
|
|
2 |
Establishment of Particle Board plant |
2.61 |
- |
|
Development work on
these projects could not be initiated as this was not approved by the
Ministry |
|
|
3 |
Establishment of National Information Centre on Wood and Wood Products (NICWOOD) |
0.04 |
0.01 |
|
- do - |
|
|
|
TOTAL |
4.34 |
1.89 |
|
|
|
A) Research Projects initiated during
2002-2003
1.
Development of
panel materials from woven coir mat / Non-woven coir felt with Veneers and Bamboo Mats
2.
Enhancement
of Utilization of Plantation Timbers
through edge lamination
3.
Study on
preferential absorption of chemicals in
dip diffusion process of veneer treatment with fixed type of preservative – CCB
4.
Development of
Urea Formaldehyde resin with low formaldehyde emission for particle board
5.
Design and
Development of Mechanized Model of E-Tester
6.
Effect of
cyclic tests on bending properties of
composites from wood and other natural fibers including Bamboo (Phase –I
:Plywood)
7.
Effect of Age of
Bamboo on strength properties of BMB and BMCS
8.
Life cycle
analysis of Bamboo Mat Corrugated Sheets (BMCS)
9.
Development of
improved powder PF resin for bamboo mat composites
10.
Establishment of
National Information Centre on wood/non-wood
panel products and composites (NICWOOD)
11.
Development
of durable and dimensionally stable
Block board using Plantation Timber:
An IPIRTI – IWST collaborative
project
12.
Development of
Improved Cardanol Phenol Formaldehyde (CPF) Resin
13.
Development of PF
resin adhesive incorporated with insecticide and fungicide for preservation of
plywood
14.
Development of
Ridges for BMCS Roofing System
B) On-going Sponsored Projects (2003-04)
1.
Design and
development of low cost houses using bamboo shelters in collaboration with
TRADA Technology (DFID/KAR.7140)
2.
Field
Demonstration & Development of bamboo based composites/panels or housing in
NE region sponsored by MoEF (implemented in collaboration with BMTPC)
3.
Application of
Finger Jointing techniques in Product Development using plantation species
(BMTPC)
4.
Evaluation of
suitability of plantation grown timbers form Tamilnadu for the manufacture of
plywood (Sponsored by TN Forest corporation).
5.
Development of
Transfer of Technology Model for Bamboo
Matchsticks sponsored by INBAR
6.
Evaluation of
Bifenthrin against borers and termites for protection of wood and plywood
7.
Development of
I-Beam using laminated veneer lumber made from plantation timbers and bamboo
mat board – An exploratory study sponsored by BMTPC
8.
Up scaling of
lab. Technology for making panels from banana sheath developed by Regional
Research Laboratory,
9.
IPIRTI-TIFAC
joint study for preparation for techno commercial report on manufacture Bamboo
Laminates
C) Projects approved by PAC in the last held on
18-Augest 2003:
1. Training cum Production centre for bamboo
mats at Magadi, Bangalore-Rural, Karnataka.
2. Development of techno-commercial proposal
for alternate industrial uses of bamboo in Orissa.
3. Study on the suitability of plantation
grown timber received from Tamilnadu for the manufacture of general purpose
plywood.
4. Study of alternate test method for 72 hours
boiling test prescribed for plywood and block-board in Indian standard
specification.
5. Development of modified flush door shutter
to minimise the use of wood in flush door shutter manufacture and also for the
efficient use of flush door shutter as domestic and
toilet door purposes.
6. Investigation on the use of new environment
friendly preservative chemical "Spinosad" for plywood protection.
D)
Projects approved for capacity building under 10th Five Year
Plan, subject to availability of funds:
1.
Establishment of
Research and Training Facilities for Manufacture of Particle Board. Priority has to be given to take up this
project as pilot plant building has already been constructed under IX Five Year
Plan period.
2.
Up scaling of
Technology for Bamboo Laminates for furniture and structural uses
3.
Strengthening of
facilities for testing of composites from wood and other natural fibers
including bamboo
4.
Establishment of
E) Institute’s Research Projects completed and reports
released: 2002-2003
|
Sl. No. |
Research Report No. |
Title of the Report |
|
1 |
IPIRTI
TR-101/2002 |
Slit Method of
Tenderizing of Veneer from |
|
2 |
IPIRTI TR-102/2002 |
Sawmill Designs for Processing small diameter logs under
the Project Code No.PASD-21/94 titled “Development of suitable design for
small sawmills for processing small diameter logs” |
|
3 |
IPIRTI
RR-123/2002 |
Evaluation of
Efficacy of some of the Eco-friendly preservatives for protection of plywood
under the Project Code No.CFS-15/95 titled “Evaluation of Efficacy of some of
the Eco-friendly preservatives for protection of plywood” |
|
4 |
IPIRTI
RR-124/2002 |
Development of
computerized Bibliographical data on wood adhesive – World Literature 1980-91
under the Project Code No.SORIT-3/92 titled “Development of computerized Bibliographical
data on wood adhesive – World Literature 1980-91” |
|
5 |
IPIRTI
RR-125/2002 |
Development of
Glued laminated timber using plantation grown species for structural and
non-structural uses under the Project Code No. PASD-22/96 titled “Development
of Glued laminated timber using plantation grown species for structural and
non-structural uses” |
|
6 |
IPIRTI
RR-126/2002 |
Design and
development of E-Tester for large size Panel Products under the Project Code No.
WC/Testing/04/2000 titled “Development
of E-Tester for large size wood based panel material” |
|
7 |
IPIRTI
RR-127/2002 |
Laminated
veneer lumber from plantation timber for rails and styles, frames for
furniture and joinery under the Project Code No.LP-LVL-0/2002 “Laminated veneer lumber from
plantation timber for rails and styles, frames for furniture and joinery” |
|
8 |
Recommendations sent to BIS vide our letter No.
Phy/BIS/1907 dated |
Investigations on
the Study for revision of glue shear strength criteria in IS:848-1974 under
the Project Code No. WC/Stand/05/2000 titled “Revision of glue shear strength
criteria in IS:848-1974 for synthetic
resin adhesives – phenolic and aminoplastics” |
|
9 |
Recommendations
sent to BIS vide our letter No.Phy/BIS/1899 dated |
Report on the
investigation on the study alternate test method for revision of IS:303 in
conjunction with IS:1734 keeping in view use of plantation timbers for
general purpose plywood under the
Project Code No. WC/Stand/06/2000 titled “Study of Alternate Test methods for
revision of IS:303 keeping in view use of plantation timbers for general
purpose plywood. |
F) Reports released on Sponsored Research
Projects
|
Sl. No. |
Code No. |
Title of the Project |
|
1 |
Pre-feasibility Profile for Bamboo Mat Corrugated Sheets,
August 2001 |
Brought out under the project No.SP-28/2000 titled
“Field Demonstration & Development of bamboo based composites/panels for
housing in NE region” sponsored by
MoEF (implemented in collaboration with BMTPC) |
|
2 |
Technology Profile for Bamboo Mat Corrugated Sheets No.IPIRTI/BMCS/2002 |
- do - |
|
3 |
Technology Offers for Industrial Utilization of Bamboo,
April 2002 |
- do - |
|
4 |
Indigenously developed Finger-Jointing Machines for
Finger-Jointing of Plantation Timbers BMTPC-IPIRTI Technology/FJM/2001 |
Brought out under the project No.SP-30/Timber/2001
titled “Application of Finger Jointing
Techniques in Product Development using plantation species” funded by BMTPC |
|
5 |
Finger Jointing of
Plantation Timbers using Indigenously developed Finger-Jointing Machines BMTPC-IPIRTI Technology Profile – II/2002 |
- do - |
|
6 |
Suitability of
Albizzia lebbek (Kokko) for Plywood Manufacture IPIRTI Research Report/2002 |
Brought out under the project
No. SP-31/WC/2001: Evaluation of
suitability of plantation grown timbers form Tamil Nadu for the manufacture
of plywood. |
|
7 |
Suitability of Aacacia auriculiformis for Plywood
Manufacture IPIRTI Research Report/2002 |
- do - |
|
8 |
Suitability of Albizzia adoratissima (Black siris) for
Plywood Manufacture IPIRTI Research Report/2002 |
- do - |
|
9 |
Suitability of Acacia suma for Plywood Manufacture IPIRTI Research Report/2002 |
- do - |
|
10 |
Transfer of Technology Model for Bamboo Matchsticks, 2002 |
Brought out under the project
No. SP/34/2001: titled “Development of Transfer of Technology
Model for Bamboo Matchsticks” sponsored by INBAR |
|
11 |
Development of 'E' tester for large size wood based panel
material |
Brought out as IPIRTI research
report no126/2003 |
|
12 |
Laminated veneer lumber from plantation timber for rails and stiles, frames for
furniture and jointers |
Brought out as IPIRTI research report no 127/2003 |
|
13 |
Evaluation of Dursban 50 WT as glue lien additive to
project plywood (M/s.DENOCIL) |
Brought out as IPIRTI research
report no 129/2003 |
|
14 |
Development of technology for making products from chir
pine needles project sponsored by Himachal Pradesh state forest corporation. |
final technical report was sent to the sponsor December
2002 |
|
15 |
Exploratory investigation to develop molded articles from
coir non-woven felt sponsored by coir board, |
final draft report was sent to the sponsor June 2003 |
|
16 |
Development of marine shuttering and film faced plywood
from silver Oak sponsored by M/s. Tata
coffee ltd. |
final report sent
to the sponsor December 2002 |
|
17 |
Development of window /door frames from small size sal
poles using finger joining and lamination techniques sponsored by west |
final technical report sent to the sponsor December 2002 |
62. INDIAN INSTITUTE OF
(Rs. in crores)
Name of the activity
|
Budget Esti-mated |
Actual Expen-diture |
Physical Target |
Physical achievement |
IIFM,
|
3.00 |
3.00 |
|
|
|
MDP/Courses
& Seminars |
|
|
15MDP 7
Workshop &
Seminar |
22MDP 8,Workshop&
seminar |
|
PGDFM/MRM |
1+1
batch |
1+1
batch 42,students
in PGP and 18,students in MRM |
||
|
Ph.D/Research
studies/Consultancy |
Ongoing
Research Projects will be completed and some new projects have been
started.,5 student registered for PHD. |
|||
|
Manpower(Salary
and wages) |
463 Books
and 200 Journals have been subscribed. |
|||
|
Corpus
fund for construction |
||||
|
Library |
||||
|
Vehicle
|
||||
|
Bio-aesthetic
Plan |
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|
Machinery/ Equipments |
||||
|
Stores (Furnitures
& Fixtures) |
|
|||
|
Common
expenses |
||||
63. STATE
(Rs. in Crores)
|
Name of the Activity |
BE |
Actual Expdt. |
Physical Targets |
Physical Achieve- ments |
Reason for shortfall, if any, |
|
|
1.00+ 0.50* |
0.94 + 0.50* |
- |
- |
- |
|
a) Training of SFS officers in SFS Colleges, Dehradun. |
|
- |
2 Courses |
2 Course |
Target fully achieved. |
|
b) Training of Forest Rangers at |
|
- |
6 Courses |
7 Courses |
Target fully achieved. (i) One batch 2000-02 passed out on (ii) One batch 2000-02 passed out on (iii) One batch 2000-02 passed out on (iv) Two batches 2001-03 passed out on 31st
Oct., and |
|
c) Refresher Courses for in-service SFS officers with 30-35 participants
each |
|
- |
12 courses |
9 courses |
Due to inadequate demand from
the states. |
|
d) Courses on Computer Application in Forestry for in-service SFS
officers with 25-30 participants each. |
|
- |
8 courses |
8 courses |
Target fully achieved. |
|
e) Advance Courses on Computer Application in Forestry for in-service
forest officers with 30-35 participants each. |
|
- |
2 courses |
2 courses |
-do- |
|
f) Theme based courses in forestry for In-service SFS Officers with
25-30 participants each. |
|
- |
8 courses |
7 courses |
1 course due to non-reporting of candidates from the
states. |
|
g) Two weeks “Trainers Training Course” with 20 participants for each
course |
|
- |
2 courses |
2 courses |
Target fully achieved. |
|
h) Two weeks “Refresher Course” for Range Officers (30 participants
each). |
|
- |
2 courses |
2 courses |
-do- |
|
i) Forestry Courses for sister & other organization on request. |
|
|
2 courses |
3 courses |
-do- |
|
j) Six weeks “Promotion Linked Training” for ACFs with 30 participants
in each course (subject to approval of ministry). |
|
|
3 coursse |
- |
Approval not received from the Ministry. |
|
k) Six weeks “Promotion Linked Training” for Rangers promoted from
lower grade with 30 participants in each course (subject to approval of
ministry). |
|
- |
2 courses |
- |
Approval still awaited from the Ministry. |
|
l) Seminars/Workshop on Forestry related issues. |
|
|
- |
2 |
This is in addition to the target set for 2002-03. |
* Fund
is at the disposal of Civil Construction Unit.
64. IN-SERVICE TRAINING FOR IFS OFFICERS
(Rs. in Crores)
|
Name of the
Activity |
BE |
Actual Expdt. |
Physical Target |
Physical
Achievements |
Reasons for
shortfall, if any |
|
One/two-week Compulsory Training course for IFS Officers |
1.00 |
1.00 |
100% |
100% |
_ |
65.
(Rs. in Crores)
|
Name of activity |
BE |
Actual Expenditure |
Physical targets |
Physical Achievement |
Reason for
shortfall if any |
|
IGNFA |
2.71 |
2.22 |
Training of IFS Officers of 10, 17 and 21 years of seniority. Training of IFS Probationer of 2000-2003, 2001-2004 and 2002-2005. |
* |
Nil |
* Physical Achievements
1. During this period 22 IFS probationers of 2001-2004 course underwent professional phase of training.
2. 27 IFS probationers of 2..2-2005 course are undergoing Foundation Courses at LBSNAA at Mussoorie.
3. The on-the-job training of 25 IFS probationers of 2000-2003 course underwent on-the-job training in different States and UTs.
4. The library facilities were improved to meet the needs of training.
5. The infrastructural facilities at the academy like communicatio0n network and computers etc., were upgraded.
6. Amenities in the probationers hostels improved to some extent.
7. Class rooks facilities upgraded by adding modern training aids.
66.
(Rs. in crores)
|
Name of the
activity |
Budget
Estimate |
Actual
Expenditure |
Physical
target |
Physical
achievements |
Reason for
shortfall, if any |
|
Survey
and Utilization of |
9.99 |
9.69 |
Details given below** |
- |
|
**
Physical Targets & Achievements (2002-2003)
Area in sq.km.
|
|
Target |
Achievements |
|
1. Inventory of |
1,10,000 |
49,776 |
|
2. Data Processing Area |
3,50,000 |
3,27,618 |
|
3. Thematic mapping (No. of sheets) |
- |
- |
|
4. Vegetation mapping (No.of sheets) |
181 |
181 |
|
5. Training (No. of persons trained) |
90 |
114 |
|
6. Special study (No. of areas)
|
-- |
1 |
67.
(Rs. in Crores)
|
Name of the Activity |
BE |
Actual Exp. |
Physical Target |
Physical Achievement |
Reasons for Shortfall ,if any |
|
IFPS |
65.00 |
46.69 |
To assist all States & UTs for
forest protection, Infrastructure Development & Work Plan & Survey
& Demarcation |
All states were assisted for taking effective steps
for prevention & control of |
Assistance was provided for ongoing components only on
the pattern of IX Plan. |
68.
(Rs. in Crores)
|
Name of
Activity |
BE |
Actual Expd. |
Target No. |
Achievements. |
Reasons
for shortfall, if any |
|
|
7.00 |
6.45 |
|
|
|
|
1.
Monitoring of projects approved under FCA 1980 for compliance of stipulated conditions. |
|
|
950 |
906 |
Posts
are laying vacant |
|
2.
Monitoring of project approved under FPA, 1980 for compliance of stipulated
conditions. |
|
|
400 |
707 |
|
|
3. Disposal of proposals for diversion of |
All
cases received from the user agencies through State Govt. for diversion of
forest land within six weeks. |
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|
4. Site inspection of projects in all States/UTs |
All
cases referred by the Ministry within 30 days. |
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|
5. Participation in the other meeting at
State/Uts. |
All
working plans referred by State Govt. to Regional Offices to be finalised
within 2 months as per the Ministry’s Guidelines. |
||||
|
6. Assisting Paryavaran Vahini in the capacity
of observer and technical advisors. |
All
work. |
||||
WILDLIFE
69. STRENGTHENING OF WILDLIFE DIVISION AND
CONSULTANCIES FOR SPECIAL TASKS
(Rs in. Crores)
|
Name of the activity |
BE |
Actual Exp. |
Physical Target |
Physical Achievement |
Reasons for short fall, if any |
|
Strengthening of Wildlife
Division and Consultancies for Special Tasks |
2.00 |
1.53 |
No physical target can be taken
as Regional Offices salary, office expenditure and domestic travel
expenditure are being paid under this scheme.
Funds are also provide for consultancies for special tasks as and when
there is a proposal for the same |
-- |
-- |
70. NATIONAL PARKS AND SANCTUARIES
(Rs. in Crores)
|
Name of the activity |
BE |
Actual Exp. |
Physical Target |
Physical Achievement |
Reasons for short fall, if any |
|
Assistance for Development of
National Parks/ Sanctuaries |
31.00 |
36.94 |
232 PAs |
232 PAs |
Nil |
71. WILDLIFE
INSTITUTE OF
(Rs. in Crores)
|
Name of the
Activity |
Budget Estimate |
Actual
Expenditure |
Physical Target |
Physical
Achievement |
Reasons for
Short falls, if any |
WII
|
8 |
8.30 |
|
|
|
|
M.Sc.
Course in Wildlife Science |
|
|
12 |
8 |
|
|
PG Diploma in Wildlife
Management |
|
|
30 |
20 |
Due to poor response from State
Govt. |
|
Certificate Course in Wildlife
Management |
|
|
30 |
23 |
Due to poor response from State
Govt. |
|
Field Workshop/ Short Courses |
|
|
400 |
262 |
|
72. PROJECT TIGER
(Rs. in Crores)
|
Name of the Activity |
BE |
Actual Expdt. |
Physical target |
Achievements |
|
Project Tiger |
24.00 |
26.80 (Including Rs.1.99
cr. For NE Region) |
To continue to provide Central
Assistance to the 27 Tiger Reserves under the Project Tiger Scheme. |
Based on the Annual Plan of
Operations containing physical targets submitted by the State Governments
Central Assistance was released and implementation was monitored. |
C.S.ECO-
DEVELOPMENT SCHEME –General Component
(Around National Parks and
Sanctuaries including Tiger Reserves)
Merged with Project Tiger Scheme during Xth Five Year Plan
C.S.BENEFICIARY ORIENTED
SCHEME FOR TRIBAL DEVELOPMENT
Merged with Project Tiger Scheme
during Xth Five Year Plan
73. PROJECT
ELEPHANT
(Rs. in crores)
|
Name of the activity |
BE |
Actual Expenditure |
Physical Target |
Physical Achievements |
|
Project Elephant |
9.00 |
9.64 |
As proposed by States in A.P.O |
Funds released to 12
States where 24 Elephant Reserves have been declared |
74. CENTRAL
ZOO AUTHORITY (CZA)
(Rs.
in Crores)
|
Name of the Activity |
BE |
Actual Expt. |
Physical Target |
Physical Achievements |
Reasons for shortfall if any |
|
Central Zoo
Authority |
12.25 |
12.25 |
As indicated below |
As indicated below |
As indicated below |
@Physical Target for 2002-2003
To evaluate zoo with reference to norms and standards specified under the
Recognition of Zoo Rules,1992 and to recognize / de-recognise zoos under the
provisions of Wildlife (Protection) Act.
To provide technical and financial assistance to the zoos having
potential, to achieve the desired standards as provided in the rules. To
provide proper housing as well as feed and upkeep facilities to the animals
received from circuses /from the zoos refused recognition and also. .
To conduct
training and workshops for the Zoo personnel to exchange their views and
upgrade their skill.
Physical
Achievements for 2002-2003
1.
Entire allocation of Rs. 1225.20 lakhs have been
fully utilised for the furtherance of
the objectives assigned to CZA.
2.
An amount of Rs.2.71 lakhs was
spent on monitoring and evaluation of zoos in the country. Zoos were evaluated
with reference to the standards and norms and
granted recognition with
suggestion for further improvement. Renewal of recognition of other Zoos were withheld pending compliance of
conditions of recognition.
3.
Financial assistance of Rs.824.45 lakhs was provided to
25 zoos for improvement of housing, upkeep and veterinary care of animals etc.
4.
Financial assistance of Rs.148.47 lakhs were
provided towards feed and upkeep of
rescued circus animals kept in Rescue Centres.
5.
Financial assistance
of Rs.93.78 lakhs were provided to Veterinary Colleges at Bhubaneshwar,
6.
Training courses & workshops were organized for
upgrading skills of the zoo personnel.
Rs.15.44 lakhs was spent for this purpose. 118 Zoo Personnel were
trained. One zoo director and one veterinarian were also sent to
7.
A total of Rs.2.10 lakhs was spent on financing various
Education and Awareness programmes in the zoos.
8.
The administrative/ operational cost of the Central Zoo
Authority for carrying out all these activities was Rs.54.01 lakhs, which comes to less than 5% of the
total outlay.
Reasons for Shortfall if any: CZA utilised the entire budget allocation for the purpose for which
it was sanctioned. There was no shortfall in the performance of CZA.
75. NATIONAL ZOOLOGICAL PARK (NZP)
(Rs in Crores)
|
Name of Activity |
BE |
Actual Expendt. |
Physical Target |
Physical Achievement |
Reason for shortfall if any |
|
Development Activity in National Zoological
Park. |
0.98 |
0.98 |
Revival of channel No.15 i)
Celebration of Wildlife Week & Van Mahaotsava ii) Conduction of various
seminars & Teacher Oriented
Programme iii) Publication of Guide Map,
Annual Report, Stickers etc. iv ) Preparation of Signage. v) Maintaining the Health & Hygienic
Environment for Zoo Animals. vi) Exchange of various animals
with India & Foreign Zoo for Plan Breeding Project. vii)Upkeep of animals and their
enclosure. **For the Capital construction work executed through CCU / CPWD, the funds will provide by Central Zoo Authority. |
Except revival of Channel No.15
all other targets achieved in full |
Out of total requirement of
Rs.142.80 lakhs for revival of Channel No.15, only Rs.48 lakhs was provided
to NZP , the same was placed at the disposal of MCD. The MCD showed its inability to start the
work unless the full amount is provided to them. |
76. PROTECTION OF WILDLIFE OUTSIDE PROTECTED
AREAS
(Rs. in Crores)
|
Name of the
activity |
BE |
Actual
Expenditure |
Physical Target |
Physical
Achievements |
Reasons for
shortfall, if any |
|
Protection of Wildlife outside Protected Areas |
5.00 |
Scheme not approved by Planning Commission. |
- |
- |
- |
77. ANIMAL
WELFARE DIVISION
(Rs. in Crores)
|
Name of the Activity |
BE |
Actual Expenditure |
Physical Target |
Physical Achievements |
Reasons for shortfall, if any |
|
AWBI |
5.40 |
4.65 |
- |
Grant to
1800 organizations |
|
|
Shelters |
7.60 |
4.22 |
18 |
59
Proposals have been approved (Generally for one shelter house the
organization is given grant in two installments) |
(i) Incomplete and insufficient proposals received. (ii) Non
receipt of Inspection Reports. |
|
Ambulances |
1.30 |
0.67 |
28 |
20
Proposals have been approved |
(i) Incomplete and insufficient proposals received. (ii) Non
receipt of Inspection Reports. |
|
Animal Birth
Control |
2.10 |
2.16 |
61,000
(Dogs) |
63000
(Dogs) |
- |
|
NIAW |
2.25 |
2.31 |
Construction
of Main Infrastructure |
80% of the
Building Work Completed |
- |
|
CPCSEA |
0.45 |
0.45 |
- |
Zonal Workshops – Nominee Workshops – Inspection
of Animal Houses - |
- |
|
Natural Calamity |
0.35 |
0.33 |
- |
5 states
were given grant |
- |
|
Scholarships |
0.45 |
0 |
- |
- |
No
proposals received |
78. NATIONAL
AFFORESTATION & ECO-DEVELOPMENT
(Rs. in Crores)
|
Name
of the Scheme |
BE |
Actual
Exp |
Phy
Target In ha. |
Phy
Ach. In ha. |
Reasons
for shortfall if any |
|
National Afforestation Schemes |
175.25 |
170.49 |
82,000 ha |
4,06,001 ha. |
|
|
National Action
Programme to Combat Desertification |
3.00 |
0.00 |
- |
|
|
|
Grants-in-Aid Scheme to Voluntary Agencies |
4.50 |
4.08 |
70 projects |
64 projects |
Due to change in procedure for receipt of
applications, the progress is slightly slow. |
79.
(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.) |
6.00 |
4.78 |
|
|
-- |
|
2. NRCP |
254.00 |
278.26 |
No specific target
was fixed. Total no of
Sanctioned projects from the beginning till 31.03.2002 were 708 and completed
315. In addition 57 new sanctioned issued during this year |
70 Projects
has been completed during this period) |
-- |
|
3. NLCP |
30.00 |
12.19 |
|
2 new schemes sanctioned |
-- |
ACHIEVEMENTS (2002-2003):
ECOLOGY AND
ENVIRONMENT
80. BOTANICAL SURVEY OF
(Rs. in Crores)
|
Name of the activity |
Budget Estimate |
Actual Expenditure |
Physical Target |
Physical Achievements |
|
BOTANICAL SURVEY OF
|
5.15 |
5.15 |
- |
- |
|
1.
Exploration Surveys
(Domestic Travel Expenditure under research & investigation) |
0.14 |
0.13 |
80
field tours and 20 herbarium consultation tours at 10 Wild Life Sanctuaries,
4 National Parks, 1 Biosphere Reserves, 2 |
83
field exploration tours & 24 herbarium consultation tours. Work on 13
Wildlife Sanctuaries, 6 National Parks, 01 Biosphere Reserve, 01 Reserve |
|
2. Collection of Specimens |
|
|
Target
cannot be fixed |
Collected
19,769 nos. including lower groups of plants viz. Algae, Fungi, Lichens,
Bryophytes and Pteridophytes. |
|
3. Preservation of specimens |
|
|
-do- |
10,998
specimens |
|
4. Specimens identified |
|
|
-do- |
3,636
specimens belonging to 2,201 species. 10 species and 2 varieties have been
described as new to science. |
|
5. Documentation of Phytodiversity (National
Flora Regional
Flora State
Flora & District Flora) |
|
|
16
families for National Flora. 4 regl. flora, 11 state flora & 4 district
flora |
Work
on 4 families for National Flora completed and 11 families going on. Work on
2 Regl. Flora, 11 State Flora and 2 District Flora going on. |
|
6. Documentation of Traditional knowledge of plants
(Ethno-botanical Studies) |
|
|
Documentation
of traditional knowledge of plants form two districts of Orissa & West
Bengal |
Documented
traditional knowledge of 161 plants collected from Sambalpur, |
|
7. Ex-situ conservation of endangered, endemic, economic &
ornamental plants |
|
|
Target
cannot be fixed |
Germplasm
of 65 rare, endangered and wild relatives of ornamentals & medicinally
important plant species conserved, multiplied and maintained. 18 rare/
threatened, 74 medicinal/economic important and 85 ornamental plant species
introduced for ex-situ
conservation. |
|
2. Publications (Books & Journals) |
0.10 |
0.10 |
9 books and journals |
10 books and journals |
81. ZOOLOGICAL
SURVEY OF
(Rs. in Crores)
|
Name of Activity |
B E |
Actual Expdt |
Physical Targets |
Physical Achievements |
|
ZSI |
4.85 |
4.87 |
Exploration & Survey of State Fauna and Ecosystem – 73 |
73 Surveys completed. |
|
|
|
|
Status Survey of Endangered Species – 5 |
Status surveys of coral reef Himalayan Mormot,Hanuman Langur, Rhesus
Monkey completed. |
|
|
|
|
Taxonomic studies |
4 states completed
( |
|
|
|
|
Publication |
Two vols. of Fauna of India published, 1 in press. Records of ZSI Vol. 101 (part 1-4 ) published Wetland Ecosystem – 1 books published Fauna of Conservation Area - 3 books Published Handbook –Two book Published Occasional Papers – 20 books published ( 191-210) Memoirs 19(1&2 Bibliography Vol 31 Others – 3 books published |
|
|
|
|
Training Programme |
3 conducted |
|
|
|
|
|
Rs. 3.85 Lakhs |
|
|
|
|
E I A Studies |
Nil |
|
|
|
|
Computerisation |
80,000 data entries |
|
|
|
|
ENVIS |
2 News Letter
Published |
82.
(Rs. in Crores)
|
Name of the
activity |
BE |
Actual Expdt. |
Physical target |
Physical
achievements |
Reasons for
short-fall, if any |
||||||
|
National |
3.00 |
2.88 |
Acquisition of land and construction of building for NMNH. Creation of infrastructure and updating the exhibits Continuation of Educational & Extension services. |
The matter has been pursued by the MOE&F. In order to develop the galleries, the Various educational activities, like Photo contest, Essay competition, Summer Programmes etc. have been conducted. |
|
||||||
|
Regional |
|
|
Continuation of the work of development of 2nd Phase and 3rd Phase of Galleries. |
Partly achieved |
Non-availability of Technician in the Local environment |
||||||
|
|
|
|
Collection/acquisition of specimens. Continuation of Educational/extension services Temporary exhibitions Acquisition of machinery/equipment. Establishment of |
Achieved Achieved Restricted Achieved Partly achieved |
Lack of Technical staff Due to prioritization of gallery development with limited staff. |
||||||
|
Regional |
|
|
Establishment of Office, Technical block, Reserve Collection Room and Library. Preparation of theme based exhibits for Ist Phase Gallery,
Simultaneously planning for North-East, Evolution and conservation Galleries in 2nd phase Taking up of Popular publications for Environment Educational Activities. Collection, acquisition and documentation of display materials along with initial planning of digital Photo-Lab. Furnishing of conference hall with public address system. |
Possession has since been taken over from CPWD Layout design of first phase gallery is ready. The same has been approved By the Advisory planning Committee for implementation.
Preliminary work pertaining to gallery development is already underway. Pictorial publication in Oriya on campus biodiversity is in the completion stage. The work is to be taken up with the technical assistance of Biju Pattanaik Film and TV Institute of Orissa. A detailed plan has been prepared. |
Execution is delayed because the 2nd Phase has not been handed over by CPWD |
||||||
|
Regional |
|
|
Renovation of Introductory exhibit & Development of Central courtyard exhibit into a open diorama on cretaceous period. Mounting exhibition on wetlands for museum Mobile Van. Organising educational activities and programmes Development of collections through field trips, donations, loans, purchases etc. To develop five new Discovery boxes on selected topics. To improve, renovate & extend the panoramic chart depicting evolution of life murals into proper exhibits. To re-do introductory panel showing the Central Indian Region with their state birds and animals into a proper multimedia Exhibit Establishment of Technical Units. Extension/improvement of discovery center with new facilities. |
Not achieved Model has been prepared. Implementation is deferred due to Air-conditioning works Achieved Achieved Not achieved Achieved Not achieved Not achieved Deferred |
Due to Air-conditioning work in the galleries Due to lack of man power Due to Air-conditioning works Due to air- conditioning works. Due to lack of manpower. |
||||||
83. ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, AWARENESS
& TRAINING
( Rs. in
Crores)
|
Name of the
activity |
BE |
Actual exp |
Physical Target |
Physical Achievements |
|
Environment Education & Training i)
National Environment Awareness Campaign@ (NEAC) ii) Eco-clubs@ (iii) Seminars / Symposia / Workshops / Conferences@ (iv) Professional Societies & Institutions and
publication of resource material |
12.0 - |
11.80 4.36 |
Different activities under the campaign |
The campaign is in advance stage and would be completed in
time |
|
- |
4.71 |
- |
|
|
|
- - |
0.22 0.10 |
- Guidelines |
50 |
@ No
separate allocation has been made for these programmes.
84. ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION SYSTEM (ENVIS)
(Rs. in crores)
Name of the
Scheme
|
BE
|
Actual Expenditure |
Physical Targets/Achievements |
ENVIS
|
2.23 |
2.50 |
* |
* Physical
Target and Achievements:
-
Annual Report of the Ministry (2002-2003) was published
by ENVIS.
-
The home-page of the Ministry at URL :
http./envfor.delhi.nic.in is updated by ENVIS periodically . Query–response
service provided.
-
ENVIS continued to publish a quarterly newsletter
namely ‘Enviro News’ reporting various programmes, achievements, laws rules,
clearances etc. This Newsletter was
brought out during 2002-03.
-
All the ENVIS Centres have developed their web site and
information can be accessed through
internet directly.
-
ENVIS successfully implemented the Sustainable
Development Networking Programme (SDNP)
supported by UNDP and IDRC,
-
81 ENVIS nodes identified earlier has been set up
during the year in premier institutions of the country.
-
A proposal for extension of the Environmental
Management Capacity Building Project (EMCB) for strengthening ENVIS with World
Bank assistance was finalized.
85. CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE
(Rs. in Crores)
|
Name of the scheme |
BE |
Actual Expdt. |
Physical Target and Achievements
|
|
CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE |
8.00 |
5.70 |
There are nine Centres of Excellence under the Scheme, in
different thrust areas of environment.
All the Centers continued their ongoing activities in respective
fields, as approved by respective Governing Councils/Board of Governors. |
86. NATIONAL
NATURAL RESOURCES OF MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (NNRMS)
Name of the
Scheme
|
BE
|
Actual Expenditure |
Physical Targets/Achievements |
NNRMS
|
1.00 |
1.00 |
* |
* Physical Target &
Achievements:
- 23 new projects under the areas have been
supported under the Scheme.
- Monitoring
of the on-going projects has been taken up during the year.
(Rs. in Crores)
|
Name of the Activity |
BE |
Actual Expdt. |
Physical Target |
Physical Achievement |
Reasons for shortfall, if any |
|
Environment Impact Assessment |
2.00 |
2.00 |
The objective of Impact Assessment division is to assess the environmental impact of development projects which are referred to this Ministry |
Since environmental impact assessment is a continuous procedure, there are no physical targets assigned. |
- |
88. CLEAN TECHONOLOGY
(Rs. in crores)
|
Name of the Activity |
BE |
Actual Expenditure |
Physical Target |
Physical Achievements |
Reasons for shortfall, if any |
|
Development
and promotion of clean technology |
4.00 |
1.88 |
One
carrying capacity and one life cycle assessment study. |
Carrying
capacity study for Greater Kochi Region have been completed. Life cycle assessment for coal / lignite
based thermal power sector has been completed. |
Nil |
89.
INDUSTRIAL POLLUTION ABATEMENT THROUGH PREVENTIVE STRATEGIES
(Rs. in Crores)
|
Name of the Activity |
B.E. |
Actual Expenditure |
Physical Targets |
Physical Achievements |
Reasons for short fall, if any |
|
Industrial Pollution Abatement through Preventive Strategies |
0.40 |
0.40 |
Preparation for environmental
audit update, sectoral guidelines |
All the projects on
environmental audit, mapping, baseline information in |
Nil |
90. ASSISTANCE
FOR ABATEMENT
OF POLLUTION AND ENVIRONMENT POLICY & LAW
(Rs. in Crores)
|
Name of the
Activity |
B.E. |
Actual expdt. |
Physical Target |
Physical
Achievements |
Reasons for
shortfall, if any |
|
Assistance for Abatement of Pollution
|
3.00 |
2.99 |
Financial assistance to states
for purchase of equipment, studies,
projects, salary support for UT PCCs etc. to meet the objectives of the
Policy Statement for Abatement of Pollution. |
During this year assistance was
provided to 5 States for strengthening of labs and salary support for
technical staff. Sanction for
providing salary support to 5 more UT PCCs has been issued. |
- |
|
Environment Policy
& Law |
|
|
Review of Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 |
The amendments carried out in the Act are
still to be finalised |
|
|
|
|
|
Amendment of the Water (Prevention &
Control of Pollution) Cess Act, 1977 |
The Amendment Act has been passed in March,
2003. |
|
|
|
|
|
Integration of Economic Instruments to
internalise the cost of pollution and conserve resources, particularly, water |
A Study assigned on Water Cess on various
polluting industries has been completed / furnished by NIPFP |
|
|
|
|
|
Promotion of eco-mark scheme |
A Study on ‘Green Rating of
Indian Industry’ has been got done through CSE. Another Study has been got conducted
through TERI on ‘Urban Services Environment Rating Systems’ (USERS). |
|
|
|
|
|
Promotion of Trade & Environment
activities including ISO-14000 |
This Ministry has started contributing on
this subject by way of providing inputs as and when required, to M/o Commerce
which is the nodal Ministry for this subject.
|
|
91. CIVIL
CONSTRUCTION UNIT
(Rs. in Crores)
|
S.No |
Name of the Activity |
B E |
Actual Expenditure |
Physical Target (no. of works) |
Physical Achievement (no. of works) |
Reason for short
fall, if any |
|
|
A
Major Head ‘4406’ Forestry & Wild Life |
|||||||
|
1 |
SFSC |
0.54 |
0.54 |
12 |
12 |
|
|
|
2 |
IGNFA |
0.84 |
0.84 |
3 |
2 |
|
|
|
3 |
IGNFA(DFID) |
2.80 |
2.80 |
1 |
- |
|
|
|
4 |
FSI |
3.51 |
3.51 |
3 |
2 |
|
|
|
5 |
R.O |
2.29 |
2.29 |
1 |
- |
|
|
|
|
Total |
9.98 |
9.98 |
20 |
16 |
|
|
|
B Major
Head ‘5425’ Ecology & Environment |
|||||||
|
1 |
BSI |
5.84 |
5.84 |
12 |
12 |
|
|
|
2 |
ZSI |
2.16 |
2.16 |
4 |
4 |
|
|
|
3 |
NMNH |
3.00 |
3.00 |
3 |
1 |
|
|
|
|
Total |
11.00 |
11.00 |
19 |
17 |
|
|
|
|
Grand Total (A+B) |
20.98 |
20.98 |
39 |
33 |
|
|
92. CENTRAL POLLUTION
CONTROL BOARD
(Rs. in Crores)
|
Name of Activity |
B.E. |
Actual Expenditure |
Physical Targets |
Physical Achievements |
|
CPCB |
22.00 |
20.32 |
* |
** |
* Physical Targets
Monitoring of water & air
quality, identification of polluted river stretches, reuse & recycle of
sewage, performance study of common effluent treatment plants, monitoring of
BTX in ambient air, inspections of 33 authorised vehicle checking stations,
inspections of industries for compliance of standards, review of technologies
for water management in pulp & paper, slaughter house, ginning bills,
natural dyes and sulfuric acid plants, setting-up of demo plants for
implementation of MSW Rules, development of guidelines for land filling and
waste processing technologies, development of guidelines on root zone treatment
systems (RZTS), identification of
hazardous wastes streams, criteria for disposal of hazardous wastes in
secure landfill and guidelines for collection, treatment and disposal of leachate,
eco-city project, preparation of environmental status of cities.
** Physical
Achievements
Monitored 784 water quality
locations on monthly & quarterly basis. 86 water quality stretches have
been identified for formulating action plan for restoration of water quality. A
pilot-cum-demonstration project has been taken up at Auroville. Fifty-two
common effluent treatment plants (CETP) were studied for assessment of
performance. Carried out ambient air quality at 11 locations in
93. ASSISTANCE TO BOTANIC
GARDENS
(Rs. in Crores)
|
Name of the Activity |
BE |
Actual Expdt. |
Physical Targets |
Physical Achievements |
|
ASSISTANCE TO BOTANIC GARDENS |
0.95 |
0.95 |
Inviting proposals from
Botanical Gardens for improvement of infrastructural facilities. |
21 Botanical Gardens were
provided financial support |
94.
RESEARCH AND ECOLOGICAL REGENERATION (R&D)
(Rs. in Crores)
|
Name
of the activity |
BE |
Actual
exp |
Physical
Target |
Physical
Achievement |
|
RESEARCH
& DEVELOPMENT |
4.00 |
4.00 |
Initiation of new projects-35 Servicing of on-going projects-124 Review of on-going projects-124 Dissemination of result of completed projects. |
Initiation of new projects-45 Servicing of on-going projects-124 Review of on-going projects-124 15 executive summaries prepared. |
95. G.B. PANT INSTITUTE OF
HIMALAYAN ENVIRONMENT AND DEVELOPMENT
(Rs.
in Crores)
|
Name of the
activity |
BE |
Actual Expdt. |
Physical Targets |
Physical Achievements |
Reason for
shortfall |
|
G.B. Pant
Institute of Himalayan Environment & Development ·
R&D and other expenditure ·
Construction |
6.00 |
6.46 |
Strengthening of seven on-going R&D programmes and
initiation of a new major core programme(s). Completion of construction works (phase I ) at Katarmal
(HQs), Kullu (HP) and Panthang ( |
Seven
identified R&D programmes
were continued and
marginally strengthened
at the HQs and through
four units. The construction works at
Panthang has been completed |
Lack of adequate manpower and insufficient
funding for (1&2). A sum of Rs. 45.00 lakhs was sanctioned in the
financial year 2001-2002 but the grant was released in the financial year 2002-2003. |
|
Integrated Action Oriented Ecodevelopment Research
Programme (IERP) for the Himalayan
Region |
|
|
Continuation of on-going projects and sanction of new
projects under the activity of IERP of
the institute. |
Some ongoing projects were completed; a few new programmes were also initiated. |
Lack of budget enhancement as
requested. A sum of Rs. 4.00 lakhs was sanctioned in the financial year
2001-2002 but released in the financial year 2002-2003. |
96. HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE MANAGEMENT
(Rs. in Crores)
|
Name of the Activity |
BE |
Actual Expdt. |
Physical Target |
Physical
Achievements |
Reasons for shortfall, if any |
|
Hazardous Substance Management |
9.00 |
7.85 |
* |
** |
- |
*
Physical Targets for 2002-03
·
Preparation of a comprehensive
National Chemical Profile
·
Continuation of Hazard Analysis
and Preparation of Off-site Plans
·
Evaluation/modification of
Emergency Response Centres
·
Setting up of Poison Control Centres in different cities of
the country
·
Provision of financial support
to 2 existing TSDFs and 2 new TSDFs
·
Harmonization of hazardous
wastes included under Schedule-III of the HW Rules with the EXIM Policy of the
country
·
Continuation of the
Registration Scheme for re-cylcers/re-processors of identified hazardous wastes
·
Provision of support to 2
demonstration plants for complete management of municipal solid waste
·
Initiation of a few project on
mine backfilling in identified mines for management/utilization of flyash.
·
Continuation of on-going
projects and studies on hazardous waste management
·
Continuation of training
programmes and workshops for creation of awareness and dissemination of
information on different Rules.
·
Initiation of a project titled
“Preliminary assessment to identify the requirements for developing a National
Implementation Plan in
·
Finalization of the Cabinet
Note for ratification of the PIC Convention.
·
Finalization of the Amendments
to the HW Rules, Fly-ash Notification and the re-cycled Plastic Rules.
·
Finalization and publication of
guidelines/guidance documents for hazardous wastes including biomedical wastes.
** Achievements for 2002-03
·
Preparation of Off-site plans
for new industrial pockets undertaken.
·
Final report on
remediation/reclamation of contaminated areas in Bichhri, Rajasthan received.
·
Training programmes/workshops
supported under chemical safety and emergency planning.
·
Grants provided to one
existing TSDF at
·
Grants provided to 3 new TSDFs – two in
·
Comments provided on the Report
on harmonization of hazardous wastes with the EXIM Policy of the country, for
finalizing the same.
·
Registration Scheme continued;
Registration granted to 103 new units and renewed to about 53 units.
·
100% monitoring of Registered
units reprocessing used lead acid battery carried out.
·
Hazardous Wastes (Management
& Handling) Draft Amendment Rules 2002 notified on
·
A Technical Expert Committee
constituted to finalize the amendments to the HW Rules, has examined the
objections/comments/suggestions received from more than 250 institutions &
organisations, based on which the amendments have been finalized.
·
An Inquiry Committee constituted
to investigate the status of hazardous wastes lying at various ports and
harbours of the country. The Report and findings of the Committee submitted to the Court.
·
Studies on measurement of
dioxins from incinerators of bio-medical waste management facility and plastic
waste management initiated.
·
Proposals for setting up of
demonstration plants for management of municipal solid waste are being
examined.
·
Training programmes/workshops
on municipal solid waste management supported.
·
Draft Amendment to Fly-ash
Notification issued.
·
Draft Amendment to Recycled Plastic
Rules issued.
·
The Stockholm Convention on
POPs was signed by
97. BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION
(Rs. in crores)
|
Name of Authority |
BE |
Actual Expdr |
Physical Target |
Physical
Achievements |
Reasons for
shortfall, if any |
|
Bio-diversity
Conservation |
2.00 |
2.00 |
* |
** |
- |
* Physical Target
-
Approval of Biological Diversity Bill – 2002
-
Preparation of the project report.
-
Implementation of Cartagena Protocol on Bio
safety.
-
Matters relating to the Genetic Engineering Approval
Committee ( GEAC).
**Achievements:
-
The Biological
Diversity Act, 2002 was passed by Parliament and published in Gazette of India
on
-
The National
Bio-diversity Strategy and Action Plan ( NBSAP) reached its final phase;
-
Matters relating to Cartagena Protocol on Bio safety
were pursued.
-
Matters relating to the Genetic Engineering Approval
Committee ( GEAC), GM Food and Transgenic Crops was pursued.
98. CONSERVATION & MANAGEMENT OF WETLANDS, MANGROVES AND
CORAL REEFS
(Rs. in Crores)
|
Name of the Activity |
BE |
Actual Expdt. |
Physical Targets |
Physical Achievements |
Reasons for shortfall, if
any |
|
1. MAPs and R&D activities on
Wetlands |
5.00 |
4.00 |
23 MAPs on Wetlands |
12 MAPs and 15 on-going
research projects. |
- Complete physical targets could not be achieved due to
non-receipt of UCs and MAPs from the
States. - Rs. 1 crore allocated for NE
region surrendered |
|
2. MAPs and R&D activities on Mangroves
& coral areas |
4.00 |
4.00 |
25 MAPs on Mangroves & 4
MAPs on coral reefs |
Achieved as per target |
|
99.
BIOSPHERE RESERVES
(Rs. in Crores)
|
Name of the
activity |
BE |
Actual Expenditure |
Physical Targets |
Physical
Achievements |
Reasons for
shortfall, if any |
|
MAPs and Research
on BRs |
6.00 |
6.00 |
13 MAPs on BRs and 10 research projects |
11 MAPs on BRs and 15 research projects |
- |
100. INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION
(Rs. in crores)
|
Name of the Activity |
BE |
Actual Exp. |
Physical Target |
Physical Achievements |
Reasons for shortfall, if any |
|
|
0.01 |
Nil |
Implementation of approved sub-programmes. |
- |
No commodity was donated by |
|
UNDP- CCF-I on Environment Support Programme. |
3.00 |
3.00 |
Implementation of approved Sub- Programme. |
- |
- |
|
IC Division activities. |
1.50 |
1.43 |
Existing activities continued. |
- |
|
|
SoE |
1.25 |
0.95 |
|
|
|
Achievements:-
1)
Preparation for the World Summit on sustainable
Development (WSSD) held in
2)
Nomination of officials for
training abroad in the field of environment & forests.
3)
Follow-up, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of
the approved projects under the UNDP-CCF Programme.
4)
Agreement signed between Ministry of environment and
Forests and
5)
Follow-up on the MoUs signed with
6)
Follow-up on the Indo-US and Indo-Brazil Common Agenda
on Environments
7)
Follow-up on the action points related to SAARC
Environment Ministers Meetings.
8)
Building a strong pipeline of new GEF proposals, follow
up and implementation of approved GEF projects, to monitor and evaluate their
progress.
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 were held.
11)
Meetings with various donor countries/agencies were
held.
12)
13)
14)
MoEF participated in various Conferences of
Parties/Meetings related to UN Convention on Climate Change, Biodiversity,
Desertification, Montreal Protocol, Basel Convention and other Conferences in
the field of environment and forests.
15)
Implementation of UNDP/CCF Programme.
16)
Implementation of UNDP/GEF Small Grants Programme.
17)
Participated in the 3rd Meeting of
International Environmental Governance of UNEP in September, 2001.
18)
Participated in Governing Council Meeting of
UNEP in February, 2003 held at
101.
(Rs. in
crores)
|
Name of the Activities |
BE |
Actual Expndr. |
Physical Targets |
Physical
Achievements |
|
|
18.50 |
18.47 |
Organisation of the Eighth Conference of
Parties (COP-8) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
(UNFCCC) |
The organisation of COP-8 was a big
success. More than 4300 delegates from
all over the world participated in the Conference. The Delhi Ministerial Declaration brought
out at the Conference Adaptation & Technology Transfer into focus. |
102. ESTABLISHMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AUTHORITIES,
COMMISSIONS AND
TRIBUNALS
(Rs. in Crores)
|
Name of Activity |
B.E. |
Actual Expdt. |
Physical Target |
Physical Achievements |
|
NEAA Loss of Ecology
(Pre. & Payment of Compensation) Authority for Tamil Nadu Envn. Pollution
(P&C) Authority for NCR |
2.50 |
3.01 |
* |
* |
* Physical Targets & Achievements:
National Environment Appellate Authority:
The mandate of the
NEAA is to hear appeals with respect to restriction of areas in which any
industries, operations or process or class of industries, operations or
processes shall not be carried out or shall be carried out subject to certain
safeguards under the Environment (Protection) Act 1986 and for matters connected
therewith or incidental thereto. The
Authority has achieved this target.
During the period of its existence since 1997 only 10 appeals were filed
before it till the end of 2002-03 and all the 10 appeals have been disposed of.
Loss of Ecology (Prevention
& Payments of Compensation) Authority
of the State of
The
mandate of the Authority is to deal with situation created by the tanneries and
other polluting industries in Tamil Nadu by exercising the powers and functions
laid down in para 2 of Notification S.O.671(E) dated 30.9.96. The Authority has been carrying out these
functions as per the target.
Environment Pollution
(Prevention & Control) Authority for the National Capital Region :
The
mandate of the Authority is to exercise the powers under Section 5 of the
Environment (Protection) Act 1986 for issuing direction for compliance relating
to violation of standards for quality of environment, emission or discharge of
pollutants and to take all necessary steps to control vehicular pollution,
restriction of industries causing environmental pollution and monitor the
progress of action plan drawn by the Ministry of Environment & Forests on
Pollution in Delhi as contained in the White Paper on Pollution in Delhi with
an Action Plan. The Authority has been
performing its functions as per the target fixed.
103. WORLD BANK AIDED
INDISTRIAL POLLUTION CONTROL PROJECTS
(Rs. in crores)
|
Name of
the Activity |
BE |
Actual
Expdr. |
Physical
Targets |
Physical
Achievements |
Reasons for shortfall |
|
World Bank aided Industrial
Pollution Control Project Industrial
Pollution Prevention Project |
0.19 |
0.14 |
@ |
# |
$ |
@ Physical Targets
Procurement of equipment by SPCBs
Identification
of modules for foreign training and implementation of the training programme
Completion
of laboratory facilities upgradation in the project SPCBs
Completion
of GIS / MIS activities in project SPCBs
Completion
of the Environment Outreach Programme by KSPCB and APPCB
Activities
related to Waste Minimisation
Procurement of Field Sampling Vans for the Project SPCBs
Finalisation
of the Laboratory Guidance Manual in
consultation with US (EPA) for adoption by SPCBs
Gap Analysis Study at the Project SPCBs to identify the gaps
in the existing system and for implementation of the Laboratory Guidance Manual
at the Project SPCBs
Organisation of Road Shows
Resource Optimization Study at Project SPCBs to develop a
monitoring and enforcement strategy and associated plans at the Project SPCBs
for optimal planning and utilization of resources
*Additional training and procurement of hardware under
the GIS activity
*Geo-referencing of industries
using GIS and locating them on maps
*Additional / ancillary activities pertaining to strengthening of laboratories, Environmental awareness etc
*Implementation of Laboratory Guidance Manual
*Strengthening of Field
Laboratories and provision of Field Equipment in r/o of APPCB, MPPCB and RSPCB
*Industry-Community Partnership
*Installation of Smart Card
System at APPCB, MPPCB, RSPCB and CECB
*Creation of Hazardous Waste Cell at APPCB
Filing of claims in r/o funds approved by the World Bank and
utilized by MoEF
#
Physical Achievements
The
identified equipments have been procured
The modules
for foreign training were identified.
These
activities have been completed in all the project SPCBs
These have
been completed successfully
WMCs were
established. Regular Newsletters on the subject were brought out
7 Sampling Vans each were procured for APPCB,
KSPCB, MPPCB and 2 for Chhattisgarh ECB
This
was carried out satisfactorily
The
Study was conducted satisfactorily
Road
Shows were organised by KSPCB to enable exchange of information for other SPCBs
The Study was initiated in
September, 2002. However, due to
shortage of time, the Study could not be completed
*These activities which were to be
taken up only if the ‘Industrial Pollution Prevention Project’ got an extension
for a year beyond 30.11.2002, could be initiated as IPPP closed on 30.11.2002.
Claims have been filed in respect of
the funds approved / utilised
$
Reasons for Shortfall.
This could not be completed due to
shortage of time as IPPP closed on 30.11.2002.
The residual activities of the IPP Project have been merged with the World Bank aided EMCBTA Project
104.
COMMON EFFLUENT TREATMENT PLANTS (CETPs)
(Rs. in Crores)
|
Name of the
Activity |
B.E. |
Actual expenditure |
Physical Target |
Physical
Achievements |
Reasons for
shortfall, if any |
|
Common Effluent Treatment Plants |
2.47 |
2.47 |
Construction of CETPs in the
Small Scale Industrial clusters |
The amount has been fully
utilized by providing financial assistance for construction of CETPs in the
small scale industrial cluster. |
- |
105. REIMBURSEMENT OF WATER
CESS
(Rs.
in crores)
|
Name of the
Activity |
B.E. |
Actual expenditure |
Physical Target |
Physical
Achievements |
Reasons for
shortfall, if any |
|
Reimbursement of
water cess (Non Plan Scheme) |
50.11 |
50.11 |
NIL |
NIL |
NIL |
106. TAJ PROTECTION
(Rs. in Crores)
|
Name of the Activity |
B.E. |
Actual Expdt. |
Physical Target |
Physical Achievements |
|
Taj Protection |
25.00 |
25.00 |
To complete the ongoing
projects |
Results will show as soon as
the projects are completed. |
107. ALL
(Rs.in crores)
|
Name of the Activity |
BE |
Actual Expenditure |
Physical Targets |
Physical Achievements |
|
AICOPTAX |
1.00 |
1.00 |
Continuation of various units. |
The units continued their
activities. |
108. ENVIRONMENTAL
(Rs.
in Crores)
|
Name of the Activity |
BE |
Actual Expdt. |
Physical Targets |
Physical Achievements |
Reasons for shortfalls |
|
|
38.00 |
24.08 |
* |
** |
*** |
*Physical Targets
The activities
included under various sub-components are of continuous nature subject to
fulfillment of procedures/guidelines prescribed by the World Bank for hiring of
consultants for preparation of specific reports, conducting of training
programmes, procurement of material, holding of orientation workshops,
publication of books; preparation of guidelines for environmental impact
assessment of projects, creation of website on environmental data, funding of
projects in environmental economics / environmental management plans, creation
of awareness about environmental issues.
** Physical
Achievements
During the year
the progress has picked up considerably after initial shortfalls during
preceding years and all activities were planned better and undertaken for their
successful completion. The year has demonstrated a good scenario in terms of
achievement towards procurement of equipment, completion of local & foreign
training programmes, preparation of environmental plans and reports, more and
more staff trained on sound mining practices, legal aspects of environmental
issues; infusion of environmental concepts in school curricula completed in 8
States, computerization done & several institutions strengthened and
various industrial standards reviewed and developed.
*** Reasons for
shortfalls
No shortfalls
were faced and in fact the slippages of previous years were overcome through
close monitoring & quick remedial measures aimed at accelerated pace of action.