CHAPTER-V
NARRATIVE EXPLANATIONS OF THE FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS GIVING THE
SCOPE AND OBJECTIVE OF INDIVIDUAL PROJECTS PROGRAMME/SCHEMES, THEIR ESTIMATED
COST ETC. PROGRAMME CONTENT
ICFRE
is the premier National Council with the mandate of undertaking, aiding,
promoting and coordinating forestry research and education in
The Directorate of Forest
Education does not undertake any specific projects/programmes. The objective of the Directorate is to
conduct regular training programme in three State Forest Service Colleges for
newly recruited SFS officers and in
The objectives
of financial requirement mentioned above is to maintain, strengthen and improve
quality of training to IFS probationers, senior IFS officers who are promoted
from SFS and in service officers with seniority of 10 years, 17 years and 21
years. The proposed budget is oriented
to give better infr-structural facility in the form of better library,
communication equipment, computer, hostel facilities etc. and to inform the
overall environment of training.
The Institute, as a Sectoral
management Institute, imparts education in forest management which is a
judicious combination of management, social and forestry sciences. The Institute constantly endeavours to keep
in touch with the problems of people, especially the forest dwellers and
undertakes need-based research. The
Institute tries to serve as a reservoir of knowledge in forest management and
ensures proper integration of external and indigenous knowledge suitable to
Indian context. The specific objectives
of the Institute are:
* To provide training in management
and related subjects to persons from Forest Services, Forest Departments,
Forest Development Corporations and
* To select and prepare outstanding
and talented young persons for careers leading to management responsibilities
in forestry and forest related systems; and
* To meet
the need of Indian forestry and forest related industry and commerce with
respect to updating information on forestry management through research,
consultancy and publications.
IPIRTI,
218. SURVEY AND
UTILISATION
To conduct forest resources survey, the scheme “Forest
Survey of India including Application of Remote Sensing techniques” is under
implementation through Forest Survey of India - a subordinate office of this
Ministry.
Forest Survey of India is carrying out the following
activities under the scheme:
- Assessment
and monitoring of forest and tree cover in the country on a two year
cycle. The assessment is currently done
using satellite based remote sensing data at 1:50,000 scale. The findings are published biennially as
State Forest Report. Beginning 1987,
eight cycles of assessments have taken place, the last being published as State
of Forest Report 2001.
- Conducting
field inventory of forest and tree resources inside and outside forest areas to
estimate species distribution and growing stock. In addition, inventory of shrubs and herbs is
carried out and carbon content in forest soils is recorded.
- Preparation
of thematic maps, showing various classes of vegetation and land use, using
aerial photography of forested regions of the country.
- Imparting
training to forest officials from the State/UT Forest Departments in
application of remote sensing, GIS, GPS and inventory techniques in
forestry. Ten to twelve such courses of
1 to 2 weeks duration for different categories of officers (Forest Rangers to
senior IFS Officers) are held annually catering to training needs of over 100
officials.
- Designing
of methodologies pertaining to forest inventory, tree cover estimation,
satellite data interpretation, data processing, ground verification, accuracy
assessment and volume estimation.
- Taking
up consultancies, special projects and R&D activities pertaining to forest
resources assessment and monitoring changes in these.
- Assisting
State/UT Forest Departments in establishing GIS units and in forest inventory
works.
During 2004-05 a budgetary provision of Rs.5.00crores
(Plan) and Rs.5.55 crores (Non-Plan) has been made for activities relating to
survey of forest resources.
219.
Scope & Objectives:
The Integrated Forest Protection (IFP) Scheme will take a
holistic view of issues related to forest protection and will seek to provide
financial assistance to States and Union Territories for activities related to
forest protection to supplement the efforts of State/UT Governments.
An outlay of Rs. 65.00 crores have been earmarked for the
year 2004-2005 for the Integrated
Forest Protection Scheme.
220.
The Ministry has six
Regional Offices located at
The
primary functions of the Regional Offices
are to monitor and evaluate the
ongoing forestry projects and schemes with specific emphasis
on conservation of forests and follow up action on the implementation of
conditions and safeguards laid down by the Ministry while granting clearance to
development projects under FCA/EPA. The Regional Chief Conservators of
An outlay of Rs. 6.00 crores have
been earmarked for the year 2004-2005
under the Plan Scheme of
Strengthening of Forestry Division.
221. STRENGTHENING OF WILDLIFE DIVISION AND
CONSULTANCIES FOR
SPECIAL TASKS
The major
objective of this scheme are to strengthen the Central Wildlife organization
and its existing regional offices, opening new regional Offices for better enforcement
of Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 and Convention on International Trade in
Endangered species of Wild fauna and flora(CITES) etc. Due to inadequate availability of field staff
the regional and sub regional offices, the organization could not contribute to
the expectation to the preservation of Wild life crimes which is on the rise
and rampant in the border areas. It is
therefore, necessary to strengthen the regional and sub regional offices and to
open additional regional offices to check cross boarder smuggling of wildlife
produce.
The budget provision for 2004-2005
is Rs.4.00 crores on Plan side.
222. DEVELOPMENT OF NATIONAL PARKS AND SANCTUARIES
The objective of this scheme is to assist the States & Union territories in the development of national Parks and sanctuaries, to facilitate and encourage to expand the protected areas network, to create infrastructure facilities for better protection and management of these protected areas; and to provide financial assistant for Eco- development, training, capacity building and research studies. Wildlife research, monitoring and training component of the scheme will receive due emphasis during the Xth Plan period. There is need for substantial increase in the allocation under this scheme. An important provision under this scheme is for relocation of villages falling within the protected areas to outside areas and settlement of rights.
The budget provision for 2004-2005
is Rs.38.00 crores on Plan side.
223. WILDLIFE INSTITUTE OF
The main mandate of the Institute is to impart training to government and non-government personnel to carry research and advice on the matter of conservation and management of wildlife resources. In April, 1986 the Institute was given autonomous status with and additional agenda to develop professionals in Bio-diversity conservation for South and South East Asian Region.
The Institute conducts two main course for in-service officers viz., 3 months Certificate Course in Wildlife Management, 9 Month Post Graduate Diploma Course in Wildlife Management and one M.Sc. Course of 2 years in Wildlife Science on a regular basis.
The
budget provision for 2004-2005 is Rs.10.00 crores on Plan side.
224. PROJECT TIGER
Objectives :
To ensure maintenance of a viable
population of tiger in
Activities :-
i) Policy and planning for the
development and management of Tiger Reserves in the country.
ii) To release Grants-in-Aid to the State Governments having tiger reserves in the country.
iii) Research
and long term studies in the field of Wildlife Management.
iv) Eco-development activities so as to
minimise interface problems and provide employment opportunities for
communities living in and around the Tiger Reserves
v) Village relocation programme. So as
to make the Tiger Reserves inviolate of any biotic pressures and provide ideal
habitat conditions for the tiger and its prey-base, along with providing better
opportunities and standards for the villagers relocated outside the protected
area.
At present there are 27 Tiger
Reserves located in 17 States, covering an area of 37761 sq. km. The main
thrust of the Project is protection and mitigation of deleterious human impacts
with a view to comprehensively revive the eco-system in the reserves.
The pattern of funding for the
scheme is 50% Central Assistance for expenditure under recurring items of work,
and 100% Central Assistance for expenditure under non- recurring items of work
The budget provision for 2004-2005
is Rs.27.00 crores on Plan side.
225.
PROJECT ELEPHANT
Elephant
continues to be an endangered species and there is an urgent need for sustaining
efforts for protecting the species against ivory poaching and habitat
loss. Project Elephant is at present the
only conservation initiative in forest areas outside the Protected Area
network. In fact, out of about 1,10,000 sq .km. of elephant habitat in India,
only 25,000 sq .km. is covered under National Parks and Sanctuaries. This is
the only scheme for providing relief to the rural and tribal communities
suffering due to depredation by elephants. Habitat improvement works for
elephants are useful for other wild animals as well. Corridors set up for
elephants are used by other wild animals also. Anti-depredation measures for
elephants are also effective against a number of other species of wild animals.
Elephant capturing squads can be utilised for dealing with many other wild
animals. Hence, Project Elephant should not be seen as an exercise in
isolation. There is no other scheme which can take care of the special
management needs of elephants, both in the wild and in captivity. Hence, there
is adequate justification for continuation of Project Elephant.
During the year
2003-04 an amount of Rs. 12.85 crores
(Rs.3.17 crores for North-Eastern States) was allocated to the elephant range
states under Project Elephant. However,
more funds would be required in order to provide financial assistance for
habitat management, management of man-elephant conflict, payment of ex-gratia
relief for loss of life etc., strengthening of anti-poaching measures, capture
and translocation of problem elephant population etc.
The
budget provisions for 2004-2005 is Rs.11.00 crores on Plan side.
226. CENTRAL ZOO
AUTHORITY(CZA)
1. Development of
Zoos
CZA has been
providing financial assistance
for capital works in the Zoos
which requires considerable amount. The work of housing, upkeep and health care
of the zoo animals are provided on 100%
basis and other developmental works are provided on 50:50 basis. All the recurring expenditures
are met by the State Government. Same
funding pattern has been approved for
10th Plan period. The Plan Scheme of the
2.
Feeding and
health care of rescued animals
CZA has already
received 300 animals rescued from the various circus. The cost on feeding and health care of these animals is estimated as Rs. 300.00 lakhs
per year. This is a committed liability which have to discharged by the
Central Government.
3. Creation of the Rescue Centres
The CZA has so
far created housing facility to rehabilitate 300 circus animals and considering
the demand to rehabilitate more circus animals. A provision of Rs 50 lakhs has
been kept to provide additional rescue facility for 50 more circus animals.
4. Research Projects
A ) LaCONES: The Central Zoo Authority along with the CCMB & State Government of Andhra Pradesh is
creating a
B) Other research projects: Research projects involving designing of
appropriate animal enclosure, behavioral needs of various species, biology,
population dynamics etc. are crucial in overall animal welfare in the zoos. The
Central Zoo Authority has been encouraging such projects through Universities,
Institutions and NGO's. The Central Zoo Authority would continue supporting
such research by Universities, Institutions and NGO's etc on tripartite basis
during the 10th plan period also.
5.
Strengthening
facility in existing Veterinary Institution
The Central Zoo
Authority had supported upgradation of diagnostic infrastructure at five
veterinary institutions in the country, so that the Indian zoos can take
benefit of the expertise available with these institutions for diagnosis of
disease affecting wild animals. These institutions are to be supported for
sustaining their activities. During the year Rs 50 lakhs would be required for
providing assistance to these institutions.
6. Training,
Workshops & Conferences
For capacity buildings of the personnel manning zoos, regular
training courses will continue to be organised during the 10th Plan
period. The zoo personnel will be
deputed abroad for taking advance training in zoo management. Conferences and Workshops (National &
International) on various aspects of zoo management, will be required to be
conducted on regular intervals.
7.
Education and Awareness
Central Zoo Authority supports, Zoo Education and Outreach
activities undertaken by the Zoos, NGOs etc.
Various publications covering the
subject of zoo education and awareness are also supported.
8.
Operational Cost of CZA
Operational Cost of CZA consisting salary, contingent charges, TA on evaluation of Zoos,
office expenses etc. is always kept at bare minimum, around 5-6 percent of the total allocation.
The budget provision for
2004-2005 is Rs.11.00 crores on Plan side.
227. NATIONAL ZOOLOGICAL PARK,
The scheme of
The
National Zoological park has been quite popular with the local as well as
foreign tourist, It is quite successful in breeding indigenous exotic species
such as Brow Antlered Deer, Rhino, tiger, White Tiger, Panther, African Wild
Buffalo, Crocodile, Sambar, Spotted Deer, Hippo etc..
In order to run the zoo to carry the recommendation /modification as advised by Central Zoo Authority who has granted temporary recognition to National Zoological park, it is absolutely essential to get the required budgetary grant to carry out policies and programme as envisaged in the Scheme of National Zoological Park
The budget provisions for 2004-2005
is Rs.1.00 crores on Plan side.
228. PROTECTION OF WILDLIFE
OUTSIDE PROTECTED AREAS
This
scheme will be introduced in the selected areas which are in the high diversity
or high risk categories. It is envisaged
to establish 80 mobile patrolling units in these areas that will maintain
strict vigil. One of the major activity
in the scheme is to address man-animal conflict by creation of community crawls
and providing compensation. As the
Scheme is yet to be approved by the Planning Commission, the budget provision
for 2004-2005 is Nil.
229. ANIMAL
WELFARE DIVISION
The mandate of Animal Welfare Division is to prevent the infliction
of unnecessary pain or suffering on animals.
The Schemes being implemented by the Animal Welfare Division are as
under:-
-
Scheme for Shelter
Houses for Looking After the Animals.
-
Scheme for Animal
Birth Control and Immunization of Stray Dogs.
-
Scheme for Provision
of Ambulance Services to Animals in Distress.
-
Scheme for Relief to
Animals during Natural Calamities and Unforeseen Circumstances.
-
Scheme for
Scholarships to Students for Studies Abroad in Animal Welfare Courses.
-
National Institute of
Animal Welfare (NIAW) – Statutory Body under Section 4 of the PCA Act.
-
Animal Welfare Board
of
-
Committee for Purpose
of Control & Supervision of Experiments on Animals (CPCSEA).
The activities under the above Schemes would be continued
during 2004-2005, for which a budget provision of Rs.14.00 crores on Plan has
been provided.
230. NATIONAL AFFORESTATION &
ECO-DEVELOPMENT BOARD
The 10th
Five Year Plan has set a monitorable target of achieving 25% forest and tree
cover by the end of 2007 and 33% cover by the end of 2012 in the country. These targets have been endorsed, and the
Union Cabinet has decided that devising suitable interventions by Government
agencies and NGOs to increase the forest cover to 25% by 2007 and 33% by 2012 will be a Thrust Area and Priority Item
for 2003-04. The present forest and
tree cover of the country, as per State of Forest Report 2001 of the Forest
Survey of India, is 23.03%. In order to
achieve those targets 6.5 million ha of additional lands have to be brought
under forest and tree cover by 2007, and 33.6 million ha of additional lands by
2012. The current rate of tree planting
in the country is around 1.16 million ha.
Therefore, in order to achieve the 10th Plan targets, the
efforts have to be significantly stepped up.
The Annual Plan 2004-05 of National Afforestation & Eco-development
Board reflects such endeavor. The major
programmes of NAEB namely, National Afforestation Programme, and Grants-in-Aid
for ‘Greening India Programme’ are proposed to be significantly enlarged in
size and coverage. It is also proposed
that under these two schemes the participation of voluntary sector would be one
of the main focus areas. The details of
the schemes are as under: -
1. National Afforestation Programme Scheme (NAP):
It will continue
to be the flagship scheme of NAEB, in so much as it will provide support, both
in physical and capacity building terms, to the Forest Development Agencies
(FDAs) which in turn will be the main organ to implement Joint Forest
Management . The FDA has been conceived
as a federation of Joint Forest Management Committees (JFMCs) at the Forest
Division level to undertake holistic development in the forestry sector with
people’s participation. This is a paradigm shift from the earlier afforestation
programmes wherein funds where routed through the State Governments. This
decentralized two-tier institutional structure (FDA and JFMC) allows greater
participation of the community, both in planning and implementation, to improve
forests and livelihood of the people living in and around forest areas. The
village is reckoned as a unit of planning and implementation and all activities
under the programme conceptualized at the village level. The two-tier approach,
apart from building capacities at the grassroots level significantly empowers the local people to participate in
the decision making process. Under Entry
Point Activities, community assets are created with a ‘care and share’ concept.
Bamboo
plantation, medicinal plants and Jatropha have been given adequate focus under
NAP during the last two years State Governments have been advised to earmark
10% of the project area under NAP for Jatropha plantation. 515 FDAs have been operationalise so far at
a cost of Rs1262.44 Crores to treat a total area of 7.61 lakhs ha. (as on
31.03.2004). Rehabilitation of jhumlands has been given specific focus under
the programme, and so far 14 jhum projects have been sanctioned in NE States.
Similar thrust
will continue to cover as many of the remaining FDAs in the country in the
coming years under the NAP scheme. A
provision of Rs.230 crores has been proposed for the scheme during 2004-05,
which will cover the committed liabilities of 515 NAP projects sanctioned until
2003-04, and support to estimated 100 new NAP projects during 2004‑05,
covering an estimated area of around 1.2 lakh ha. The provision of Rs.230 crores also includes
provision for maintenance of 9th Plan Scheme projects.
2. NAEB SECRETARIAT
This
scheme will cover the administrative expenses of the Board Secretariat
(salaries, wages, allowances, traveling expenses, and office & other
expenses), Monitoring and Evaluation of the NAEB projects and schemes,
Communication, Professional and Special Services, Support to Regional Centres,
Grants-in-Aid for Greening India Programme, and National Action Programme to
Combat Desertification. Brief
description of these components are given below :-
(i) Greening
The proposed
Greening India Scheme may cover the non-forest lands involving maximum
involvement of the NGO sector as per the National Guidelines by the Planning
Commission. To create and enabling
environment for promoting tree plantation outside forest areas, this scheme may
support tree planting in non-forest lands in association with the NGOs and the
private sector. This scheme may have two
components: - (a) Support to High-Tech Nurseries, and Improved Technology; and
(b) Grants-in-Aid to Voluntary Agencies/NGOs.
It is proposed
under the first component to
establish High-Tech central and satellite tree-nurseries in various States to
supply quality planting material to
various users. In addition, adequate
extension activity (publicity and awareness) may be undertaken to popularize
use of quality planting material in plantation by government, NGO and private
sector.
Under the second component, voluntary agencies
and such other bodies may be supported to undertake plantations. Emphasis will be given to such voluntary
agency efforts that encourage people’s participation in a bottom-up development
mode.
During the tenth five year, the
procedure to provide Grants-in-Aid to Voluntary agencies has been simplified.
The following categories are eligible for Grants-in-Aid: -
At present the allocation for this scheme is nil. But it is proposed to merge Grants-in-Aid to Voluntary Agency component of NAEB Scheme and proposed Greening India Scheme.
(ii) National
Action Programme to Combat Desertification
The UN
Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) was adopted on
·
community based approach to development
·
activities to improve the quality of life of the
local communities
·
awareness raising
·
drought management preparedness and mitigation,
·
R & D initiatives and interventions which
are locally suited,
·
Strengthening local self governance leading to
empowerment to the local communities.
The Second
National report on implementation of UNCCD process in
(iii) Monitoring & Evaluation -
It is proposed
to undertake evaluation of the 9th Plan schemes implemented by NAEB
(Integrated Afforestation & Eco-Development Project Scheme, Area Oriented
Fuelwood & Fodder Project Scheme, Non-Timber Forest Produce including
medicinal plant Scheme, Samanvit Granvanikaran Samriddhi Yojana and Association
of Scheduled Tribes & Rural Poor schemes) in order to assess achievement
against the set objectives, as well as evaluating strengths and weaknesses of
various technologies used so that appropriate mid-term amendment in the current
schemes of NAEB could be made for greater efficiency
It is also
proposed to continue with :
(a) Monitoring of NAP projects, and
Grants-in-Aid to Voluntary Agencies;
(b) Study of tree planting under 20-Point Programme in
selected districts of
(c) Increase in forest cover in the FDA
areas (by Forest Survey of India);
(d) Desertification mapping/status monitoring (by Space
Application Centre, Ahmedabad);
and
(e)
National level JFM study.
A sum of Rs.
2.65 Crores has been proposed for 2004-05.
(iv) Regional
Centers
The Board has
seven Regional Centers located in various universities/national level
institutions. These centers help NAEB in promoting extension of replicable
technologies and for dissemination of research findings. They provide technical
and extension support to the State Forest Departments in preparing projects for
regeneration of degraded forests and adjoining lands with people’s
participation and also act as a forum for the exchange of ideas and experiences
amongst the States of the region as well across the regions. In addition, these
Centres carry out problem-specific studies as well as evaluation of NAEB’s Programmes in the field and organize training
programmes and workshops. These Centers, and the States they cover, are as
follows:-
|
Regional Centers |
State covered under each Regional Centre |
|
|
Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka,
Kerala, Tamil Nadu, |
|
University of Horticulture
& Forestry, Solan |
Himachal Pradesh, Jammu &
Kashmir, |
|
Agriculture Finance Corn., |
Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar
Pradesh, Uttaranchal and |
|
Indian |
Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh
and Orissa |
|
Agricultural Finance
Corporation, Mumbai |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
During the year 2004-05, an
amount of Rs. 2.20 Crores has been proposed.
(v) Communication
New technology
and methodologies of participatory management, eco-development and regeneration
of degraded forests are being progressively developed. In order to share such
experiences and technologies widely, NAEB document, such information, bring out
publications and documents success stories will continue to support to Vigyan
Rail project of Department of Science and Technology, which houses one coach on
forest and environment. This will
popularize tree planting and associated knowledge to the Indian masses. It is also proposed to develop and advertise,
through TV info‑mercials, etc. tree planting to generate a mass
movement. During 2004-05 an amount of
Rs. 1.13 Crores has been proposed for the Scheme.
(vi) Professional and Special Services
The National
Afforestation & Eco-Development Board undertakes special studies on
important issues relating to policy formulation, programme implementation, etc.
The Board engages expert professionals for taking up these assignments.
During
2004-05 an amount of Rs. 0.10 Crores has been proposed for undertaking studies
on areas like, eco‑development, Joint Forest Management, employment
generation, reorientation of existing programmes etc.
3. Eco-Task Forces
Ecological Task
Forces(ETFs) of ex-servicemen are employed in remote and difficult areas to
undertake restoration of degraded ecosystems through afforestation, soil
conservation and water resource management techniques. The scheme also serves
as a mechanism to rehabilitate the ex-servicemen on productive work and to
create employment for retired army personnel mainly in the rural areas.
The
proposed provision of the scheme for the year 2004-05 is Rs. 8.00 Crores for the
year 2004-05.
Indira Privadarshini Vriksha Mitra Awards (IPVM):
The Board in
addition to directly supporting activities relating to tree planting and
afforestation is also encouraging private initiatives. For this IPVM Awards would continue to be given
by the Board.
IPVM
awards are presented annually to the following categories:-
·
Individual
·
Panchayats
·
Educational Institutions
·
Voluntary Agencies
·
Government Agencies
·
Corporate Sector
·
Government Servants (Individuals)
·
Municipalities/Municipal Corporations/
Cantonment Boards have been added.
o
The awards are given on the basis of innovative
efforts and outstanding work in Afforestation, with special reference to
wastelands development and involvement of the people. The following activities
are kept in view while deciding the awards:
o
establishing decentralized nurseries;
o
tree planting on wastelands/farm lands;
o
awareness-raising, motivation and extension
work;
o
involving the rural poor/tribals/cooperatives in
Afforestation and tree planting;
o
setting up grass-roots level institutions like
the Tree Growers’ Cooperatives; and
o
social fencing of community woodlots and pasture
lands.
The
Awards up to the year 2000 have been announced. From the year 2002 the amount
of award money has been raised to Rs. 1 lakh.
Two new categories of Awards Women Category and State Govt. have been
included.
Provision for NE States.
Adequate
emphasis will be given to the development of North-Eastern States including
Eastern States for the year 2004-05 is as follows:-
Rs.
in Crore
(i) Greening
(ii) Support to Regional Centres 00.25
iii) Grants-in-Aid to Voluntary Agency 04.00
(iv) National Afforestation Programme 40.00 #
* Greening
India Scheme is yet to be approved. Allocation for NE if made under
Grants-in-Aid to Voluntary Agency component of NAEB Scheme for 2004-05 may be
utilized for Greening India Scheme once
it is approved.
# Includes maintenance cost of IX
Plan plantations.
Women/ SC/ST Component
While
formulating proposals under National Afforestation Programme, States have been
advised to give adequate representation to women/SC/ST in FDA and JFMC at
village level. Women participation has been increased to 50%. Similarly in JFMC
SC/ST participation have been suitably increased.
231.
The Government of India had set up National
River Conservation Authority with a view to ensure that the rivers are not being
polluted and at the same time it would ensure that the waste that flows into
the river are treated in the first instance before disposing in the river. Originally the scheme was taken up in river
Year
|
Approved Outlay |
Actual/ Anticipated expenditure |
|
2002-03 |
290.00 |
295.23 |
|
2003-04 |
295.00 |
245.74 |
The budget provision for
2004-2005 is Rs. 354.20 crores on Plan
side.
ECOLOGY & ENVIRONMENT
232. BOTANICAL SURVEY OF
The primary function of Botanical Survey of India is to
conduct, survey, exploration and identification of the plant resources of the
country, listing of all endangered species, collection and maintenance of
germplasm and creation of gene bank of endangered and threatened and vulnerable
species and to undertake measures for the effective conservation of such
species. BSI also identifies, collects and preserves specimens of plants which
are economically and medicinally beneficial to human beings and is compiling a
National Data Base on Plant Resources of the country based on botanical
explorations.
In addition to the above, BSI
undertakes study of fragile ecosystems, sanctuaries, parks, Biosphere Reserves,
EIA studies, Ethnobotanical and Geobotanical studies.
BSI is the custodian of the
largest collection (over 4 million) of herbarium specimens in S.E. Asia which
are being maintained for over a century. The scientists of the Survey undertake
critical taxonomic study of the specimens collected and publish National , State and District Floras, Plant
Diversity of India and Ethnobotanical Studies.
The budget provision for 2004-2005
is Rs.14.00 on Plan side and Rs.12.80 on Non-Plan side.
233.
ZOOLOGICAL SURVEY OF
|
On-going Programmes |
|
Programme No. 1. Exploration and
survey of State Fauna (District-wise) |
|
Programme No.2. Studies on some
selected ecosystems of Indian region. |
|
Programme No. 3. Survey of
protected areas including Tiger Reserve. |
|
Programme No. 4. Taxonomic
studies on faunal components. |
|
Programme No. 5. Status surveys
of Endangered species. |
|
Programme No. 6. Preparation of
Red Data Book and Fauna of |
|
Programme No. 7. Computerization
of data on faunal diversity including National Zoological Collections. |
|
Programme No. 8. Documentation
and Publication. |
|
Programme No. 9. Training and
Extension Services. |
Targets &
Performance:
The objectives and functions of ZSI were reviewed in 1987
and redefined in 1991. A revised time frame and priorities in the programmes of
work were fixed by the Ministry of Environment & Forests with the target
proposed up to 2000 A. D. This was further discussed in the Programme Advisory
Committee set up by the Ministry recently in 2002 and the draft approved by the committee is incorporated in the Tenth
Five Year Plan in the form of programmes to be taken up.
Relevance to the National Objectives :
During
recent years, the scope and functions of the Zoological Survey of India have been
considerably expanded, particularly in the light of the Convention on
Biological Diversity, ratified by Govt. of India in 1994 with special reference
to Articles 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, and 41 of the Convention.
Evaluation :
The projects taken up by the
Department is evaluated at different levels.
Firstly at the level of the
Scientific Section then at divisional level
Secondly at the level of the
Scientific Monitoring Committee of Senior Officers of the Dept.
Thirdly at the level of the
Director
Fourthly at the level of
Programme Advisory Committee set up by
the Ministry
The
budget provision for 2004-2005 is Rs.10.25 on Plan side and Rs.9.45 on Non-Plan
side.
234.
The
National Museum of Natural History was set up in
The
main objective and programme of the NMNH and RMNH is targeted towards the
overall objective of creating ‘environmental awareness’ and ‘conservation
education’ to prepare conscious citizenry and sensitize them towards the
environmental issues and prepare them to halt and reverse the negative trends
of environmental exploitation. The establishment
of NMNH and its Regional Museums fits very well into the broader objectives
laid down by the Ministry of Environment & Forests. Since its inception, the NMNH along with its
Regional Museums of Natural History have definitely contributed to make the
young generation aware towards the environmental issues.
The budget provision for 2004-2005
is Rs.6.00 on Plan side and Rs.0.68 on Non-Plan side.
(ii) Eco Clubs ( National Green Corps)
A programme of
raising “ National Green Corps” through the intensification of Eco-clubs developed during the last year of the Ninth
Plan with the objective of spreading environmental awareness and to carryout
action based programmes for protection and improvement of environment . Under this programme, it is decided to set up
Eco-clubs in 150 schools of each district of the country. In all, about 75,000
Eco-clubs are being set up through out
the country. These Eco clubs would
organise and conduct a various activities on environmental themes which are
immediate relevance to the area.
The Government of India will provide financial
assistance for establishment of Eco-clubs @ Rs. 1000 per Eco-club , teachers
training and distribution of resource materials. It is proposed that during the Tenth Plan
period, the number of Eco-Clubs would be increased to 1,00,000. It is also proposed to extend the programme
to colleges, through appropriate implementing mechanism. The programme is being implemented through
State Governments. Each school will
be given a financial assistance of Rs.
5000/- per annum instead of Rs. 1000.00 presently being given to them.
(iii) Seminars/Symposia/Workshops/Conferences
The main objective of
this scheme is to provide a common forum to professional for sharing up to date
knowledge and information on various technical issues related to environment
and to create environmental awareness about specific issues. Financial
assistance is provided under this scheme to Universities, other academic and
research institutions , professional bodies, NGOs etc. to organise
seminars/symposia/workshops on specific themes related to environment.
(iv) Grants in aid to professional societies
& institutions and Publication of
resource material
Under the scheme, efforts will
be made to provide financial support to the appropriate institutions and
organisations for promotion of museums, science centres in the field of
environment, development of exhibition galleries and educational programmes relevant
to ecology, wildlife and environment and also to
utilise expertise available with professional societies, voluntary
organisations, institutions etc. for printing and publication of resource
material for promoting environmental education and awareness The budget
provision for 2004-05 of this scheme is included in the Environment Education
& Training Scheme.
The budget
provision for Environment Education & Training Scheme for 2004-05 is Rs.34.00
crores on Plan side and Rs.0.02 on Non-Plan side.
236. ENVIRONMENTAL
INFORMATION SYSTEMS (ENVIS)
The modified SFC of the ENVIS Scheme
has also been drafted for approval.
The budget provision for
2004-2005 is Rs.3.00 crores on Plan side and 0.21 crores on Non-Plan side.
Under the Scheme, the Ministry is
providing assistance to the nine Centres of Excellence in different areas of
environment. The Centre for Mining Environment, Dhanbad imparts training to
in-service field personnel in environment Science and Technology with
particular reference to Environment Management in Mining Areas and conducts
research in the field of Mining Environment.
The Centre has initiated a regular academic programme leading to M.Tech
Degree in Environment Science & Engineering. The Centre for Environment
Education, Ahmedabad and CPR Environmental Education Centre, Chennai, would be
continuing their efforts in environmental awareness, creation and production of
resource material. Besides, these
Centres will also focus major attention in organising several environmental education
and training programmes for various groups like students, teachers, NGOs, rural
people etc. Publication of newsletter on
environmental education databank etc. would also be carried out by both the
Centres in the field of environment education and awareness. The TBGRI, Thiruvananthapuram, is a Centre
of Excellence for Conservation and sustainable utilisation of tropical plants
diversity. The thrust areas on which the
Centre will focus upon are: tropical plant diversity, tropical medicinal plant
diversity and ethno-botany and R&D in medicinal and herbal formulations and
preparations. The SACON was set up in 1991-92 to design and conduct research in
ornithology covering all aspect of bio-diversity and to disseminate knowledge
on the subject. The Centre for
Ecological Science,
An
outlay of Rs.7.00 Crores on Plan side and Rs 1.48 Crores on Non-Plan side is
earmarked for 2004-2005 for providing Central assistance to all the Centres.
238. NATIONAL NATURAL
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (NNRMS)
The budget provision for
2004-2005 is Rs1.00 crores on Plan side.
239. ENVIRONMENT
IMPACT ASSESSMENT
The objective of Impact Assessment is to assess the impact of development projects from environment angle which are referred to this Ministry. The projects are assessed by Expert Committees constituted for various sectors. There are periodical meetings for discussions with project authorities. Members undertake site visits to project area and make an on the spot assessment of the impacts. To meet the expenditure for TA and DA to members of the committees an amount Rs.60 lakhs has been asked for the BE 2004-2005 . Besides an amount of Rs.1.20 lakhs have also been asked for under the Budget Head Grants-in aid which is provided to various institutions to carry out studies related to environmental impact assessment.
The budget provision for
2004-2005 is Rs. 2.00 crores on Plan
side.
240. CLEAN TECHNOLOGY
As a part of
sustainable development strategies, studies were initiated on carrying capacity
based regional development planning, natural resource accounting, life cycle
analysis etc. In this direction, the
ongoing studies on carrying capacity of Greater Kochi Region have been
completed. The follow-up workshop for
taking further necessary action on the findings of the study was
organized. The State Government has been
requested to take necessary follow-up action on the recommendations made in the
study report.
The
study on life cycle analysis (LCA) in steel sector involving three major steel
plants has been completed and the report has been prepared by National
Metallurgical Laboratory,
The
ongoing studies on (i) market based instruments for Kawas-Hazira Region and
(ii) industrial ecological opportunities in the Ankleswar and Nandesari
Industrial Estates,
The
other on-going projects namely; (i) development of bamboo based composite
panels for housing in North-East , (ii) technology up-gradation in utensil
industry, (iii) identification,
development and utilization of Natural Dyes from the Forest Plants of Uttaranchal
and (iv) application of UASB system and
energy recovery in CETP are progressing well.
Another
project of two year duration on Utilization of Anode Mud and Chips - the solid
wastes generated in the zinc industry for making value added products at a
total cost of Rs. 10.75 lakhs has been sponsored to RRL,
Proposals for undertaking
demonstration projects relating to promotion of clean technology received from
CSIR and other agencies are being examined for financial grant under this
scheme.
The
budget provision for 2004-2005 is Rs.2.00
crore on Plan side.
241. INDUSTRIAL POLLUTION ABATEMENT THROUGH
PREVENTIVE STRATEGIES
During the X Plan, the three on-going schemes of the IX
Plan namely; Environmental audit, Environmental Statistics & Mapping and
Adoption of Clean Technologies in SSIs have been merged into one scheme known
as Industrial Pollution Abatement through Preventive Strategies with the
proposed outlay of Rs. 5 crores. The
objective of the scheme is to promote preventive strategies through
introduction of cleaner production technologies, Environmental Management
system etc.
The budget provision for 2004-2005 is Rs.1.00 crore on Plan side.
242. ASSISTANCE FOR
ABATEMENT OF POLLUTION AND ENVIRONMENT POLICY AND LAW.
Financial
assistance is being provided to various SPCBs/PCCs, national institutions etc.
for specific projects, studies, purchase of equipment, salary components in
respect of Pollution Control Committees of UTs etc. This is being provided on the basis of the
requirements made by these units.
Before, extending financial assistance, the demands are considered in
the Ministry in consultation with the Central Pollution control Board.
Environment Policy and Law
I.
Environment Policy & Law Scheme
under the Assistance for Abatement of Pollution, Environment Policy and Law
Scheme
The following programmes are being
handled under this Scheme:
(i) Amendment to the Environment
(Protection) Act, 1986
The Environment (Protection) Act,
1986 was enacted with a view to ensure that environment related offences are
not only dealt with speedily and effectively, but that they also act as a
deterrent. The existing Act is proposed
to be amended in order to strengthen its impact. Draft amendments proposed are under
examination in the Ministry. Once the
same is finalised, comments of relevant Ministries/Departments will be called
for.
(ii)
Formulation
of National Environment Policy
Work in this regard has already been
initiated. TERI,
(iii) Labelling
of Environment Friendly Products
The Government has instituted -
ECO-MARK - a scheme of labelling of environment friendly products with a view
to provide accreditation and labelling for household and other consumer
products which meet certain environmental criteria along with quality
requirements of the Indian Standards Institutes for that product. Any product, which is made, used or disposed
of in a way that significantly reduces the harm, it would otherwise cause the
environment, could be considered as Environment Friendly product.
(iv) Trade
& Environment
As far as the ‘Trade &
Environment’ is concerned, the nodal ministry is the M/o Commerce. This Ministry is contributing in this area as
a co-ordinator for providing inputs on policy matters with respect to
environment vis-à-vis trade. Workshops /
seminars and symposia are also organised on the subject.
The ISO 14001 Series provide
guidelines to the industry which help ensure an Environmental Management System
on environmental aspects such as eco-labelling, life-cycle analysis and product
standards. For awareness building, programmes are being organised for the
government, private industry, NGOs and others. BIS is the nodal agency, which
represents
The budget provision for above
two schemes for 2004-2005 is Rs. 4.00 crores on Plan side.
243. CIVIL CONSTRUCTION
UNIT
During the year 2004-2005, the Civil Construction
has set a target of completion of total 12 major works for which a provision of
Rs. 16.75 crores has been made in the Budget Estimates for 2004-2005. Some of
the above works are on going works where as the remaining are new works.
244. CENTRAL POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD (CPCB)
CPCB in consultation with State
Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs) /Pollution Control
Committees
(PCCs) has set-up Water Quality and Ambient Air Quality monitoring network. The
expenditure
incurred by the SPCBs is reimbursed by CPCB. Besides, Water and Air Quality
monitoring, there are number of on-going programmes which includes survey of polluted river stretches
and preparation of river pollution abatement action programmes & its implementation, assessment of
non-point pollution, bio-monitoring of national aquatic system and assessment of pollution from point
sources, assessment of health survey and impact of pollution on human health. State specific surveys are
also taken up through Zonal Offices of CPCB.
II Laboratory
Management – Operation, Maintenance and R & D :
CPCB has set up a laboratory facility at its Head Office and Zonal Offices have also been
provided 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 analysis of the bio-medical wastes, plastic wastes,
municipal solid wastes, hazardous wastes (water and air pollution) etc. CPCB has also proposed R & D
schemes relating to various aspects of prevention and control pollution. The regular analytical quality
control tests and training to the
staff of SPCBs/PCCs are also proposed.
CPCB has already developed standards for disposal of treated liquid effluents and gaseous
emissions in respect of major category of polluting industries. Some of the standards need to be
reviewed from time to time taking technological improvement into considerations. It is proposed to
undertake review of standards in respect of those categories of industry which have already been
covered.
IV. Training :
V. Information (Data-Base)
Management and Library :
This is an on-going programme under which major expenditure is on the operation and
maintenance of LAN/Internet network. A number of softwares such as software for water and air quality
reports and EDB are also proposed to be developed. Some of the documents and important notifications
are placed at CPCB’s Website.
VI. Pollution Control Enforcement :
The important activity under the pollution control enforcement is to ensure compliance of 17
categories of polluting industries and industries located along the rivers and lakes. The action point
prepared for restoration of environmental quality in the critically polluted area is under implementation
through the concerned SPCBs. During this year, one of the major activity under this head is to
implement the Charter on “Corporate Responsibility of Environmental Pollution (CREP)”. Besides, the
ongoing activity such as Environment Surveillance Squad (ESS) would continue to have
inspections/visits of polluting industries and also to undertake compliance of various court’s directives.
Further, an emphasis would be on implementation of bio-medical waste (BMW), municipal solid waste
(MSW), and plastic waste management
(PWM) through SPCBs/PCCs.
IV.
Pollution Control Technology :
Under this project head, emphasis would be given to develop/review the various treatment
technologies for abatement of pollution at BATNEEC method. The important ongoing
programmes include; performance evaluation of sewage treatment plants, risk assessment in chemical
industries, vehicular pollution and noise control in DG Sets and treatment technologies for plastic
wastes, municipal solid wastes and
bio-medical wastes.
V.
Mass Awareness, Publication and NGOs :
This is an ongoing project under which programmes relating to mass awareness are taken-up.
The activity also includes : publication of reports, documents, newsletters on various topics/subjects.
Besides, a number of other activities such as organising exhibitions, putting stalls in various exhibition
and sale of publication, distribution of water testing kits to NGOs/Schools etc. would also be taken-up.
VI.
Hazardous Waste Management :
This is also a continuous activity and projects under this head includes: identification of
hazardous wastes streams in various industries, inventorization of hazardous waste generating units in
various sectors in different States. Schemes for grant of registration of recycling industries, preparation
of guidelines for recycling and reprocessing of waste/used oil and non-ferrous metals, Implementation
of standards for leachate in hazardous waste dumpsites, assessment & development of hazardous waste
disposal facilities in the States, organising training programmes/workshop and follow-up of the
recommendations of various Committees constituted for management of hazardous wastes/chemicals.
The budget provision for CPCB
for 2004-2005 is Rs. 22.00 crores on Plan side and Rs. 7.49 crores on Non-Plan
side
245.
ASSISTANCE TO BOTANIC GARDENS
This
scheme was launched in 1991-92 to promote ex-situ conservation and propagation
of rare and endemic plant resources in various parts of the country. Under this scheme one time grant is given to
the existing botanic gardens for strengthening their infrastructural facilities
to facilitate conservation and propagation of such species. The proposals are considered by an Expert
Group which examines and recommends the proposals.
The budget provision for
2004-2005 is Rs. 1.50 crores on Plan
side.
246. RESEARCH & ECOLOGICAL REGENERATION
Ministry of Environment and Forests
has been funding research in multi-disciplinary aspects of environmental and
ecosystems protection. Conservation and management at various universities,
institutions of higher learning, national research institutes and non-
–governmental organizations. The primary
objectives are to develop strategies, technologies and methodologies for batter
environment management and also create infrastructure and a pool of trained
manpower to shoulder the responsibilities of environment management in the
country. Environmental Research particularly aims at attempting solutions to
the practical problems of resource management and provides necessary inputs for
the twin objectives of conservation of natural resources and restoration of
environmental quality.
The
Environmental Research in the Ministry of Environment & Forests is being
supported under various sub-schemes, which are given below:-
i)
Environment
Research Programme (ERP)
ii)
Ecosystem
Research Scheme (ERS)
iii)
Research
Programme for Eastern and Western
iv)
Pitambar
Pant National Environment Fellowship Award
v)
B.P.Pal
National Environment Fellowship Award for Bio-diversity.
THE SUB-SCHEMES
Environment
Research Program specifically deals with brown agenda i.e. problems related to
pollution, chemical, biochemical and engineering investigations, technology
development for waste minimization, waste recycling, resources recovery, to
pollution control, development of instruments for pollution measuring an d
control, development of eco-friendly and cleaner technologies etc.
Ecosystem
Research Scheme is an inter-disciplinary programme of research, which
emphasizes ecological approach for studying all the relationship between man and
environment. The objective of the programme is to develop a basis within the
field of 0natural and social sciences for national use and conservation of
resources for general im9provement of the relationship between man and its
environment. The programme seeks to provide a scientific basis to solve the
practical problems of resource management. The programme also seeks to provide
scientific knowledge and trained personnel needed to mange the natural
resources in a rational and sustainable manner. Ecosystem studies becomes even
more important as the Earth’s environmental systems are increasingly being
affected at all levels. Ecological understanding and research in this area
offer tangible hope for addressing extremely complex and potentially
devastating assaults on local, regional and global ecosystems. Under the scheme
emphasis is laid on multidisciplinary aspects of environmental conservation
with emphasis on eco-system approach consistent with the identified thrust
areas and orientation.
The Eastern and Western Ghats
Research Programme addresses itself to location specific problem s of resource
management in the Eastern and
Pitambar
Pant National Environmental Fellowship Award has been instituted to encourage
and recognize excellence in any branch of research related to the environmental
sciences. The Fellowship is awarded every year. The Fellowship is intended to
encourage talented individuals to devote themselves whole time to R&D
pursuit in the field of environmental sci9ences for a period of two years being
the f4llowship duration. The Fellowship was instituted in 1978. Son far, 25 scientists
have been given this award. Similarly a Fellowship on Bio-diversity was
instituted in the year 1995 in Honduran of the great scientist, Dr. B.P.Pal to
attract talented individuals to work on q specific issue of environm3nt which
would enhance our understanding for conservation and management of
bio-diversity. So far, 8 scientists have been given this award.
EVALUATION OF THE SCHEME
Monitoring
of the on going project are achieved through assessment of Annual Progress
Reports departmentally and also through organization of Annual Review and
Monitoring Meetings with the assistance of experts in relevant subject areas.
The important feature of these meetings is the involvement and participation of
concerned and potential user agencies of the out come of the research &
investigations, with a view to enhancing the utility of the funding.
The
findings of the research projects are brought out as departmental publications.
Besides, then result both the academic and practical importance are
disseminated by means of research publications brought out by the investigators
of the project in the leading national and International journals which are
widely consulted by the scientists and the other user agencies. The executive
summaries of the completed research projects are prepared by the Division and
put on the web site of the Ministry. The Scheme of R&D has made significant
contribution towards the development of scientific capabilities and has also
led to establishment of adequate infra-structural facilities for research.
Apart from the general research.
Projects, which are of interest only to local areas or specific subjects
in a local area, the Ministry also formulates few countrywide studies to meet
its other requirements. These programmes are generally of coordinated nature.
|
Sanctioned |
1997-98 |
1998-99 |
1999-2000 |
2000-2001 |
2001-2002 |
2002-2003 |
Total |
|
ERS |
13 |
14 |
7 |
11 |
11 |
20 |
76 |
|
ERC |
7 |
25 |
8 |
3 |
19 |
20 |
82 |
|
E&W Ghats |
4 |
6 |
6 |
7 |
11 |
9 |
41 |
|
Completed |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ERS |
16 |
18 |
8 |
14 |
9 |
10 |
75 |
|
ERC |
- - |
17 |
13 |
11 |
3 |
9 |
43 |
|
E&W Ghats |
- - |
6 |
7 |
5 |
3 |
6 |
31 |
The budget provision for 2004-2005
is Rs.3.00 on Plan side.
247. G.B. PANT INSTITUTE OF HIMALAYAN
ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT
The Planning
Commission of India has placed emphasis on the development of the Indian
Himalayan region (IHR). The Institute
will continue to function within its approved mandate and conduct R&D
Programmes. Some of the activities which
require strengthening and/or are planned to be initiated during the Xth
Plan period are as follows.
All
existing programmes at Head Quarter/units need strengthening in terms of
infrastructure, support facilities and adequate manpower. Facilities and activities that need to be
initiated include editorial/publications/translation cell, planning and
coordination cell, establishment of new units (2), exchange programme of
scientists and other professionals at the National and International level
related to Mountain Agenda, creation of a Himalayan chair, programme of
visiting professionals and experts, specialized and work oriented courses,
environmental education cell, public relation cell, microbial culture
collection section concentrating exclusively on the Himalayan region, a network
programme on the bio-resource inventory of the Himalayan region, facilities for
mass propagation and hardening/ex situ and in situ conservation of Himalayan
species, expansion of GIS/GPS/RS cell, etc. creation of sports recreational,
primary schooling and medical dispensary facilities within the campus is
essential in view of its remote location and initiation of various awards,
prizes in the IHR. In addition to the
above documentation 6 of traditional technologies and cultural practices from
the Himalayan region need to be encouraged.
Facilities that require specific attention include strengthening of electronic
connectivity, library and documentation, video/documentary and photography,
workshop for instrumentation, fabrication, maintenance, routine repairs, etc.,
R&D laboratories, landscaping, campus security and transport, etc., in
view of the remote location of the
Institute.
Significant
increase in the manpower (Scientific, technical, support and other staff) is
required as per recommendation of the review committee chaired, us Prof. K.S.
Valdiya work study team (MOE&F), commensurate with the increasing activity.
Projected budget requirements need to be released at enhanced level during the
Plan period, excluding external support from National and International
agencies. Provision of sufficient funds
is to be assured to fulfill the envisaged/approved goals and programmes.
Integrated Action Oriented
Eco-Research Programme in the Himalayan Region.
The programme in the Tenth Five Year Plan with
approved goals will continue integrating scientific, social, economic and
cultural ingredients for achieving the objectives of socio-economic development
together with environmental regeneration/conservation with sufficient
funding. Total funding of the programme
in the 10th Plan period is proposed to be enhanced. It is proposed to use this
also for the extension of Institute activities/testing and demonstration of
technology packages developed etc. in a concerted manner.
The budget provision for 2004-2005
for above Schemes is Rs.7.00 on Plan side.
248. HAZARDOUS
SUBSTANCES MANAGEMENT
The HSM Division had initiated and
implemented various programmes and activities under the Central Plan Scheme
“Creation of Management Structure for Hazardous Substances” during the VIII and
IXth Five Year Plans. The thrust areas
on which these activities were focussed upon during the IXth Five Year Plan
(1997-2002) included Notification of new Rules and Amendments to existing Acts
and Rules, identification of sites for setting up of common TSDFs, remediation
of contaminated sites, setting up of pilot plants for management of municipal
solid waste, implementation of bio-medical wastes Rules, carrying out of hazard
analysis and rapid safety audits in various industrial pockets and districts of
the country, conduct of training programmes and workshops on management of chemical
accidents, preparation of off-site emergency plans, setting up of emergency
response centres, emergency preparedness and chemical safety.
The need to promote safe
management and use of hazardous substances including hazardous chemicals and
hazardous wastes in order to avoid damage to health and environment is well
recognized. Towards this end, the
following 3 thrust areas have been identified on which the activities of the
Division would be focussed during the Xth Plan period (2002-2007);
1.
Chemical Safety
2.
Management of Hazardous Wastes
with emphasis on waste minimization and re-cycling
3.
Environmentally Sound
Management of Solid Wastes, including flyash & plastic wastes.
The important programmes and
activities proposed to be carried out under the above mentioned thrust areas
during the Xth Plan period are as follows:
·
Continuation of Hazard Analysis
studies and preparation of off-site plans (including mock-drills, crisis alert
system etc.)
·
Setting up of Emergency
Response Centres as per modifications.
·
Providing support to Poison
Control Centres.
·
Preparation of
National & State Inventories
on hazardous wastes
·
Inventorization of illegal dump sites &
preparation of remediation plans for the
same
·
Provision of support to atleast
10 common facilities for Treatment, Storage and Disposal of Hazardous wastes
(TSDF) in different parts of the country.
·
Harmonization of hazardous wastes in the EXIM
Policy
·
Banning the import & export of hazardous
wastes listed in Annexure 8 of the Basel Convention.
·
Promoting recycling/reprocessing
of identified wastes through the Registration Scheme.
·
Setting up of Demonstration
Plants for Management of Municipal Solid Wastes including Plastic Wastes.
·
Projects on Fly-ash
utilization.
·
Strengthening of SPCBs/PCCs
·
Continuation of on-going
projects and studies on the 3 identified thrust areas as well as initiation of
new need based studies.
·
Organization of training
programmes and workshops to build capacity and to disseminate information about
various Rules and Amendments to concerned stakeholders.
·
Fulfilling of national
obligations under the 3 international conventions handled by the Division.
·
Strict and effective
implementation of the various Rules on hazardous substance management notified
and amended from time to time.
·
Preparation of
guidelines/guidance documents on identified thrust areas
·
Implementation of all time-bound tasks & activities in the
area of hazardous waste management, contained in the directions of the Hon’ble
Supreme Court in the matter of WP657/95, delivered on
The budget provision for
2004-2005 is Rs. 7.00 crores on Plan
side.
249. BIO-DIVERSITY CONSERVAITON
The
scheme envisages to promote projects pertaining to Bio-diversity Conservation
Bio-safety and follow up on Bio-diversity Act. Projects are sanctioned to
promote sensitization of Bio-diversity issues through workshops and Bio-diversity
monitoring projects. These projects
require annual financial target ofRs.3 Crores. Similarly the National Bio-diversity
Authority set up under the Bio-diversity Act and funded under the scheme will
require an annual grant of Rs.1 crore.
The budget provision for
2004-2005 is Rs. 3.50 crores on Plan
side.
250.
CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT OF MANGROVES AND CORAL REEFS
An amount of Rs. 6.00 crore for wetlands and Rs. 4.50
crores for mangroves & coral reefs has been proposed for the financial year
2003-04. The main activities will
revolve around release of Central assistance to the concerned State Governments
for conservation of wetlands, mangroves & coral reefs for activities like
mapping, survey & demarcation, landscape planning, hydrology, control of
encroachment, eutrophication, pollution abatement, aquatic weed control,
wildlife conservation, fisheries development, research on coastal and marine
diversity associated with mangroves & coral reefs, eco-development
activities, environmental awareness, etc. under MAPs of identified wetlands,
mangroves & coral reef areas in the
country. The research projects in the
field of wetlands, mangroves & coral reefs will be sanctioned as per the
guidelines prepared on priority areas of research. The meetings of National Wetland Committee
and National Mangrove Committees and their Research sub-Committee will be
convened during the year. Organisation
of Workshop for evaluation of progress of on-going research projects and
completed research projects in the field of wetlands, mangroves & coral
reefs, and MAPs, will be undertaken.
Circulation of guidelines for monitoring mechanism in regard to MAPs
will be completed. Two directories on
wetlands were published earlier. Work
on third directory will be initiated updating the earlier work using remote
sensing technology along with ground truth data and adding more wetlands where
enough information is available on various aspects. Process has been initiated to designate more
wetland sites from
Activity-wise
Physical targets for 2004-05 are given below :
(Rs. in
Crores)
|
Name of the
Activity |
Physical Target |
|
Wetlands : 1. MAPs on Wetlands
2. MAPs on wetlands
of North-East 3. Research 4. Other activities |
25 MAPs on Wetlands 3 MAPs 19 on-going and 4 new research projects 2 Meetings of National and Research sub-Committees on Wetlands and domestic travel for monitoring progress of implementation of MAPs |
|
Mangroves and Coral Reefs 1. MAPs on
Mangroves & Coral Reefs 2. Research projects |
35 MAPs on mangroves and 4 MAPs
on coral reefs On-going and new research
projects |
The budget provision for
2004-2005 is Rs. 11.00 crores on Plan
side.
251.
BIOSPHERE RESERVES
This scheme was
initiated in 1986 as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with the objective of
facilitating in situ conservation of major bio-geographic zones. Under this scheme, the Management Action
Plans (MAPs) for the thirteen designated Biosphere Reserves are sent by the
respective State Governments. The MAPs
are considered by the Indian National Man and Biosphere (MAP) Committee and are
recommended for financial assistance. An
amount of Rs.5 Crores (approx.) is required annually for implementation of the
MAPs. Besides this scheme also has a
component for research projects.
Research projects submitted by various institutions, organizations and
individuals in the designated and potential sites for Biosphere Reserves are
also considered by Indian National Man and Biosphere (MAB) Committee and are
recommended for financial assistance.
The budget provision for
2004-2005 is Rs. 6.00 crores on Plan
side.
252. INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION
IC&SD Division coordinates matters relating to multilateral, bilateral Programs, training abroad, National Environment Council, matters relating to international regional bodies like SACEP, SAARC, EU etc. and projects under Global Environment Facility (GEF) and Government of India/UNDP CCF Programme on Environment.
During 2004-05,
an amount of Rs.1.2 crore have been provided for international activities like
participation in various convention relating to environment, Global Environment
Facility, bilateral cooperation and for making India’s annual contribution to
international bodies. An amount of
Rs.1.0 crores has been provided in the financial year for undertaking
activities under the UNDP-CCF-II project in environment sector.
253. STATE OF
A new programme has been
incorporated in the Tenth Five Year Plan for preparation of State of
This Ministry has identified 4
national host institutes (NHIs) for preparation of SOE at State/UT level. These
NHIs assist/build capacity in States/UTs allocated to them in preparation of
SOE in each state/UT. These NHIs are as indicated below:
(i) Development
Alternatives, (DA),
(ii) The
Energy and Resources Institute (TERI),
(iii) Environment
Protection, Training and Research Institute (EPTRI),
(iv) Administrative
To guide, supervise and monitor
the programme of SoE a National Steering Committee under the chairmanship of JS
(SD) has been constituted with members drawn from Planning Commission, CPCB,
State Governments, MOEF and 4 NHIs. The
Committee meets from time to time.
Activities under the programme have been
started from FY 2002-03 and will be continued till the end of the Tenth Five
Year Plan. Out of the total allocation
of Rs. 6.00 crores, Rs. 2.43 crores has so far been released to these NHIs for
carrying out the above programme. The activities for the FY 2004-2005 are as
under:
- Preparation of Draft SoE
Report/Product for various States
- Regional
consultations on draft SoE Report
- Review of the draft SOE
Report/Product
- Facilitating
States/UTs in organizing stakeholder Consultations
- Preparation of final
Report/Product
- Printing of final report
- Dissemination of Reports/Product
- Action plan for the next
Report/Product
The budget provision for
2004-2005 is Rs. 1.00 crore on Plan
side.
254.
ADAPTATION AND CAPACITY BUILDING PROJECT ON CLIMATE CHANGE
This Scheme was initiated during the
year 2002-2003.
In
the year 2003-04, Climate Technology Bazaar and International Conferences on
Adaptation, Technology Transfer, Climate & Development and CDM is proposed
to be held in November, 2003. The
conferences on Adaptation & Technology Transfer would be held with UNEP and
UNFCCC.
The budget provision for
2004-2005 is Rs1.00 crores on Plan side.
255. ESTABLISHMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AUTHORITIES, COMMISSIONS AND
TRIBUNALS
For the National Environment Appellate Authority the
yearly rent for the accommodation occupied by the Authority in Jawahar Lal
Nehru Stadium comes to Rs.1.5 crores approximately. Hence the total expenditure
for the year 2004-05 has been estimated to be about Rs.2 crores including
Rs.0.5 crores for office expenses, salary, etc.
For the Loss of Ecology (Prevention & Payments of Compensation)
Authority of the State of
The
budget provision for 2004-2005 is Rs. 4.00 crores on Plan side.
256. THE WORLD BANK AIDED INDUSTRIAL
POLLUTION PREVENTION PROJECT
The
Project has ended on 30.11.2002. The
residual activities of the Project have been included in the EMCBTA Project.
257.
COMMON EFFLUENT TREATMENT PLANTS (CETPs)
The scopes of
the CETP projects are to construct the CETPs in the clusters of small and
medium scale industries. It would also
be difficult to give the estimated cost of individual projects as the proposals
submitted by the proponent would have the details of the financial estimates
duly appraised by the financial institutions and approved by the State
Government.
An amount of Rs. 25.00 crores has been approved by the Planning Commission for the above Scheme for the whole period of X Five Year Plan 2002-2007.
The budget provision for 2004-2005 is Rs. 4.00 crores on
Plan side.
258. REIMBURSEMENT OF WATER CESS (Non-Plan
Scheme)
As per revised
formula effective from 1.4.1998 of water Cess reimbursement to SPCBs/UT PCCs,
upto 80% of the Cess amount collected by SPCBs/PCCs will be reimbursed to them
in accordance with Section 8 of the Water Cess Act, 1977 for meeting their
approved expenditure requirements. Of
the Cess amount collected, upto 20% will remain with the Central Government for
undertaking specific projects in any part of the country through the Central
Pollution Control Board (CPCB) subject to approval by the Central
Government.
The budget provision for 2004-2005 is Rs. 76.52 crores on Non-Plan side.
259.
TAJ PROTECTION
The Environmental Management of heritage, pilgrimage and tourism centers
is proposed to be taken up to prevent
environmental degradation of these areas.
In compliance with the Supreme Court orders dated 4.9.1996 in the Writ
Petition No.13381/84, the Planning Commission estimated (in consultation with
the State Government) an amount of Rs.600 crores on a 50:50 per cent
(Centre-State) matching basis to implement various schemes relating to
protection of the Taj Mahal.
The Ministry of Environment and
Forests has vide Notification S.O.No.350(E), dated 17.5.1999 constituted an
Authority known ass the Taj Trapezium Zone Pollution (Prevention and Control)
Authority for monitoring the
implementation of various projects undertaken under Taj Protection Mission
Scheme. A Mission Management Board under
the Chairmanship of the Chief Secretary, Government of UP has also been
constituted for overseeing the implementation, monitoring and reviewing of the
various programmes/schemes formulated for the protection of the Taj Mahal. Schemes were submitted relating to
uninterrupted power supply, augmentation of water supply, improvement of
drainage and sanitation etc. in the context of environmental protection of the
Taj Mahal. MoEF so far sanctioned 10
projects as a part of the Taj Protection Mission.
The budget provision for
2004-2005 is Rs. 1.00 crores on Plan
side.
260. ALL
(Rs. in crores)
|
Name of the
Activity |
Physical Target |
|
All |
Servicing of ongoing projects. New projects |
The budget provision for
2004-2005 is Rs. 2.00 crores on Plan
side.
261. ENVIRONMENTAL
The budget provision for
2004-2005 is Rs. 25.26 crores on Plan
side.