CHAPTER II - A & B

REVIEW OF OVERALL PERFORMANCE

5. A REVIEW OF PERFORMANCE DURING 9TH FIVE YEAR PLAN AND GOALS SET

FOR THE 10TH PLAN

(I) The Ministry of Environment & Forests was allocated an outlay of Rs.3,013.84 crores for its 9th Plan 1997-2002. The actual expenditure in 1997-98 was Rs.406.70 crores, in 1998-99 it was Rs.497.77crores, in 1999-2000 Rs.539.90 crores, in 2000-2001, Rs.607.56 crores and in 2001-2002 it was Rs.893.55 crores, making a total of Rs.2945.48 crores. The sector-wise and year wise details of outlays/expenditure are as follows:

Table-A: Sector wise/Year wise approved Outlays & Expenditure under 9th Plan.

(Rs. in Crores)

Sector	^9th Plan Outlay Original	Outlay 97-98	Expdt. 97-98	Outlay 98-99	Expdt. 98-99	Outlay 99-2000	Expdt. 99-2000	Outlay 2000-2001	Expdt. 2000-2001	Outlay 2001-2002	Expdt. 2001-2002
1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
Environ-ment	887.00	198.00	115.37	210.91	144.00	191.50	118.11	229.90	166.48	214.65	196.92
NRCD	766.84	109.00	99.44	191.70	107.48	200.00	157.24	210.05	121.58	190.95	297.37
NAEB	500.00	92.00	69.19	92.35	72.05	93.50	86.45	152.00	115.10	137.20	137.41
Forests & Wildlife	860.00	144.70	122.70	209.13	174.24	215.00	178.10	258.05	204.40	257.20	261.85
Total	3013.84	543.70	406.70	704.09	497.77	700.00	539.90	850.00	607.56	900.00	893.55

Table-B: Sector-wise Plan outlay & Expenditure in percentage under the IXth Plan

(Rs. in Crores)

Sector	9th Plan Outlay Original	Total Outlay Revised	Total Expdt.	Allocations (% increase over original outlay)	Expdt. (% increase over original outlay)
1	2	3	4	5	6
Environment	887.00	1044.96	740.88	17.80	- 16.47
NRCD	766.84	901.70	783.11	17.58	2.12
NAEB	500.00	567.05	480.20	13.41	- 3.96
Forests & Wildlife	860.00	1084.08	941.29	26.05	9.45
Total	3013.84	3597.79	2945.48	19.37	- 2.27

6. OUTLAY FOR THE NINTH PLAN AND ANNUAL PLANS 1997-98, 1998-99, 1999-2000, 2000-2001 and 2001-2002 AND APPROVED OUTLAY FOR TENTH PLAN.

Overall Plan outlay/expenditure sector-wise

(Rs. in Crores)

Year	Environment	NRCD	Forests & Wildlife	NAEB	Total
9^th Plan approved outlay	887.00	766.84	860.00	500.00	3013.84
1997-98 Outlay	198.00	109.00	144.70	92.00	543.70
Expenditure	115.37	99.44	122.70	69.19	406.70
1998-99 Outlay	210.91	191.70	209.13	92.35	704.09
Expenditure	144.00	107.48	174.24	72.05	497.77
1999-2000 Outlay	191.50	200.00	215.00	93.50	700.00
Expenditure	118.11	157.24	178.10	86.45	539.90
2000-2001 Outlay	229.90	210.05	258.05	152.00	850.00
Expenditure	166.48	121.58	204.40	115.10	607.56
2001-2002 Outlay	214.65	190.95	257.20	137.20	900.00
Expenditure	196.92	297.37	261.85	137.41	893.55

SECTOR-WISE 10^TH PLAN APPROVED OUTLAY:

Year	Environment	NRCD	Forests & Wildlife	NAEB	Total
10^th Plan approved outlay	1200.00	1670.00	*1775.00	1300.00	5945.00
2002-2003 Outlay	**110.57	299.83	257.77	321.83	990.00
Expenditure	**129.12	295.31	249.16	274.45	948.04
2003-2004 Outlay	**218.43	294.76	266.81	230.00	1010.00
Expenditure	**293.18	244.63	257.83	240.55	887.93

* Including Rs.175.00 Crores for Animal Welfare Division.

** Including Secretariat and CCU

7. The scheme wise details of outlay, expenditure, physical targets and achievements during the 9th Plan period in all the sectors as above, and the outlay and the goals set for 10th Plan are as below:

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

It is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India. Full autonomy was accorded to ICFRE w.e.f. the 1^st June 1991. Following are mandate of the council:-

(i) To undertake, aid, promote and co-ordinate forestry education, research and its application.

(ii) To act as a clearing-house for research and general information relating to Forest & Wildlife.

(iii) To develop forestry extension programmes and propagates the same through mass media, audio-visual aids and extension machinery.

(iv) To provide Consultancy services in the field of forestry education & training and in allied sciences.

(v) To do other things considered necessary to attain the above objectives

It has 8 Institutes and 3 satellite Centres spread all over the country. Each Centre is attached to an Institute. At the ICFRE (HQ) there are 4 Directorate viz. Directorate of Administration, Directorate of Research, Directorate of Education & Directorate of Extension.

The thrust of forestry research was on reducing pressure on natural resources by increasing productivity through genetic and silvicultural improvement, and making available wood substitutes; eco-restoration through treatment of wasteland; conservation of forest ecosystems; tribal development and social forestry.

Some of the Major Research Projects of ICFRE are- development of eco-restoration model for iron ore mines of Bihar & Orissa, studies on vegetable dyes from Parthenium hysterophorus, Ageratum conyzoides, Eupatorium and Azadirachta indica, development of packing boxes from different bamboo species for horticultural produce, studies on nursery techniques/cultivation of important medicinal plants for socio-economic development of rural poor, role of forests in soil and water conservation genetic variability and selection in natural population of Artocarpus species, genetic transformation of Eucalyptus and casuarinas to enhance salinity tolerance, studies on the pest problems in forest nurseries and their management in arid and semi arid region, developing bio climatic indices for important species existing under agroforestry and departmental plantations for different agro climatic zones of Punjab.

Its achievements during IXth Plan and goals for the X Plan are as under:-

(Rs. in crores)

No.	Programme	9^th Plan outlay		Expenditure		Physical Targets	Physical Achievements
		Plan	Non-Plan	Plan	Non-Plan
1.	General Component	157.75	48.58	153.78	48.58	@
2.	Education & Training	9.15	4.53	9.15	4.53
3.	Externally Aided Component	107.17	-	133.21	-
4.	North-East	1.00	-	1.00	-
	Total	275.07	53.11	297.14	53.11

@ IX Plan Physical Targets & Achievements:

During IX plan period, a great deal of work has been done by different agencies engaged in forest and environment related studies in the country at centre and state levels. In the IXplan it was proposed that the institutions under the ICFRE would continue to work in their respective fields of specialisation. Additionally some new thrust areas for research and education, which were in conformity with the mandate of ICFRE, were proposed. The main activities of forestry research education and training were broadly classified as core programmes of ICFRE and focussed on conservation, restoration, agroforestry, utilisation of forest produce, genetic improvement of forestry species, Education and Extension awareness.

A total of 244 projects were completed during the IX plan. Eighteen new technologies were developed and six technologies commercialized during the IX plan period. Seventeen patents were filed for different research outcomes. Some of the major achievements are-

A substitute of pectin from Cassia tora seed gum used in food industry was identified. A process for making this substitute was standardized and patent of the same was filed. Adhensives to be used in plywood industry were prepared from tannins of Uncaria gambier and Acacia catechu. The technology for the production of katha from Uncaria gambier was sold to industries. Seed collection, processing, storage, pretreatment requirement, and germination methods were standardised for Aegle marmelos, Syzygium cumini, Feronia elephanta and Strychnosmux- vomica, various agroforestry models like agri-silviculture, silvi-horticulture, and silvipasture were demonstrated in farmers field. Cost effective tissue culture protocol has been developed for Dendrocalamus strictus which is very difficult to root by conventional method of vegetative propagation. Technology package for the rehabilitation of coal and iron mine overburdens have been developed and extended. Vegetative, propagation of Gmelina through grafting has been standardized through rooting of single nodel cuttings. Complete tissue culture protocol has been developed for the in-vitro multiplication of Neem using explant for the multiplication of selected CPT for desired traits like high oil yield and high azadirachtin content. Standardized the micro-propagation protocols for Eucalyptus hybrid (E.torelliana x E.citriodora), Acacia hybrid (A. mangium x A. auriculiformis) and Bambusa arundinacea. Suitable tree species for planting in the problem soils like mine dumps were identified and successfully raised in the quartz sand dumps after suitable bio-fertilizer inoculation. A database of 250 commercially exploitable medicinal plants was created. Cost benefit analysis of cultivating Gloriosa superba.and Mappia foetida and other farm grown medicinal plants for farming community. Codification using card key features required for the creation of database for computer assisted timber identification have been completed for 52 genera belonging to six families. Standardized vegetatve propagation method for Neem.

Under the Planting Stock Improvement Programme, ICFRE has established the Seed Production Areas (SPAs), Clonal Seed Orchards (CSOs), Seedling Seed Orchards (SSOs) and vegetative Multiplication Gardens (CMGs) of important species in the different states of the country, Under the Research Grant Fund (RGF) of FREEP two hundred and twenty five projects were sanctioned to Research Institute, Universities, State Forest Research Institutes, State Forest Departments, NGOs and Private Industries.

II. B. OUTLAY FOR THE X^th PLAN

(Rs. in crores)

Programme	X^thPlan Outlay	Goals set for X^thPlan	Achievements
PLAN Forestry Research 1.GeneralComponent 2. Education & Training 3. Externally Aided Component Total:-	196.50 13.50 - 210.00	@@

@@ Goals set for X Plan & Achievements :

X Plan goals of ICFRE are addressed to Environment Impact Assessment, Biodiversity & climate change, Genetic improvement programmes, increasing forest productivity, agroforestry and medicinal plant cultivation, Efficient utilization of nonwood and wood products, development of ecofriendly dyes and ecofriendly wood preservatives in economical ways, ecorestoration of wastelands etc, watershed management, desert development,

The major themes of X Plan are -mitigation strategies in forestry sector to reduce and store the green house gases. Reforestation of degraded lands and problem soils (barren/mined/waste/water-logged/salt affected lands, etc). Conservation protection and sustainable development of existing forests to conserve biodiversity, multipurpose trees in farming systems. Improved utilisation, including improved recovery and processing of traditional wood. Non-wood forest products research to provide sustenance to the people and supply raw materials to a large number of forest based industries. Research on modern tools, equipment techniques and operations for afforestation, logging and extraction of forest produce.

9. INDIAN PLYWOOD INDUSTRIES RESEARCH & TRAINING INSTITUTE (IPIRTI), BANGALORE

The Institute was established in 1961-62 as a Central Research Laboratory of the Indian Plywood Manufacturers' Research Association under the Co-operative Research Scheme of the Government of India from out of the funds provided by CSIR and voluntary contribution from the Plywood Industries (in pursuance of Ministry of Commerce and Industries Resolution No.CI-9 (5)/50 dated 22.9.1951). Since its inception the Institute is an autonomous body registered as a society under the Karnataka Society's Registration Act No. 16 of 1960 (Registration No. S-6/1961-62 dated 24^th October 1961).

Consequent to the re-organization of the CSIR during 1977-78 (vide letter No. 5(15)/77-IED dated 21.3.1978 of the Secretary, DST and Notification No.CD-261/78 dated 6-4-1978), IPIRI was transferred to the Ministry of Industry, government of India. Subsequently, vide Government Order No.2/1/88-CI of the Ministry of Industries, Department of Industrial Development dated 30-4-1990, the Institute was transferred to the administrative control of Ministry of Environment and Forests (Government of India (GOI/Allocation of business rules (211 amendment) 1959) amended vide Cabinet Secretary notification dated 15.5.1990 The name of the Institute was changed to Indian Plywood Industries Research and Training Institute (IPIRTI) in the year 1992.

MANDATE & VISION

Broadly speaking the present mandate of the Institute includes:

Research on all aspects of production of sawn timber, manufacturing plywood and other allied engineered and reconstituted wood or lignocellulosic products, including improvement of materials, manufacturing processes, improvement of machines and appliances, conditions of work - time and motion studies - standardization of methods of work -conditioning of factories,

Inspection, certification and marking of all forest products viz. plywood, wood, timber, hardboard, particleboard, chipboard, furniture, glue-lam, compreg, doors, panel doors, block board, flush doors, veneered panels, veneers, laminated panels, composite boards, and the products of allied trade and industry,

Training in connection with forest product utilization for plywood industry and trade, and allied industries, imparting technical education and/or training at undergraduate, postgraduate, and/or any other level in technology of forests products and plastics, chemicals and paper laminates, and/or synthetic finishing, manufacturing machinery.

Contribution made by the institute since its inception in the areas of wood products/composites research and providing timely technological interventions and commercial interaction with the industry resulted in establishment of organized plywood and allied industry sector. The plywood industry in the country is technologically competent to produce high quality wood-based products to meet the varied domestic market needs and export.

The Institute’s Vision is "Conservation of natural forests through development and adoption of efficient technologies for manufacturing wood alternates and panel products from renewable fibers, including plantation timbers & bamboo to meet the vital needs of our developing society".

Its achievements during IXth Plan and goals for the X Plan are as under:-

(Rs. in crores)

Sl. No.	Programme	9th Plan Outlay	Expdt.	Physical Target	Physical Achieve-ments	X Plan Outlay	Goals set for X Plan	Achievements
1	Inputs to improve research capability in Labs., experimental plant at IPIRTI and Training Centre for Mechanical Wood Industries	*4.82	4.35	@		33.70	@@

*Against this amount of Rs.4.82 Crores, amount sanctioned from MOEF is Rs.4.19 Crores

@ Physical Target and Achievements

There is a huge gap between supply and demand for wood, including the gap in respect of industrial wood raw material, which is of the order of 25-30 per cent of the demand. The gap decrease gradually when the benefits of the intensive effort now being made to grow trees through agro/social/farm forestry, other plantations and better management of natural forests through innovative practices starts flowing to the society. Wood is the most eco-friendly and can be produced in a sustainable manner to meet the increasing demand of growing population.

At IPIRTI, R & D activities have already been reoriented to achieve the twin goals of rationalizing the wood utilization of available wood resources through appropriate technological innovations and development of wood alternates from other natural/renewable fibres. To achieve these goals, various projects have been pursued under following headings.

A RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

1. RESEARCH

Research projects pursued during the 9^th Five Year Plan in various disciplines are as follows:

1.1 Wood and Wood Composites

Due to shortage of indigenous timbers from natural forests for plywood manufacture, particularly to produce high quality face veneers, studies were conducted to find out the suitability of imported species to enhance the acceptability of panels based sustainability on fast growing plantation wood grown in the country.

Study on the suitability of newer plantation grown timber species with constant improvement of technological innovations on efficient utilization is a continuing process including their evaluation for the production of higher grades of plywood.

Fast growing plantation timbers are very prone to warping thereby limiting wider acceptability of panels from such species. Tenderizing technique to overcome this problem has been worked out in laboratory scale experiments and industrial model is planned followed by its industrial adoption. Finger jointing of veneers for higher recovery from small girth logs is also under progress.

Revision of I.S. specifications in context of use of fast growing plantation wood are pursued to expand the scope of the plantation grown timbers. Development of Laminated Veneers Lumber (LVL) is another study showing promising results having higher potential for innovative applications as alternate to sawn wood products in joinery and carpentry products.

Development of glued laminated timber through finger jointing technique has been evolved for the efficient use of plantation wood for value added products is quite encouraging. Defect free smaller sections of timber of plantation origin can be finger jointed and edge laminated to frame into larger section with improved physico-mechanical properties.

Development of innovative resins, adhesives, additives for resin adhesives to improve performance or to enlarge raw material base are being pursued from the beginning. Efforts are also being made to develop resin with lesser formaldehyde emission, which are becoming mandatory in other countries. Phenolic resin where phenol has been replaced by materials of natural origin has been developed keeping in view of the ever increasing cost of phenol.

Attention is also being given in recent years to minimize the pollution of water/air etc. through proper treatment techniques.

1.2 Composites from Non-wood Lignocellulosic materials

Development of bamboo based composites is a thrust area of R & D at the Institute and a number of innovative products have been developed, some of which are commercialized. They include:

Development of Bamboo Mat Board (BMB)

Bamboo Mat Veneer Composites (BMVC)

Bamboo Mat Moulded Trays (BMMT)

Bamboo Mat Corrugated Sheets (BMCS)

Bamboo Laminates (BL)

Bamboo Match splint (BMS)

Structural products from bamboo based housing system

These products have been found to be environmentally friendly giving vast employment opportunities to rural poor particularly women.

Development of particle board from forest residues like Chir pine needles through innovative process developed at the Institute under a sponsored project and the use of particle boards in door making, an essential requirement of housing, is quite promising.

Development of moulded products from coir non-woven felt developed has enormous potential as alternate to house-hold moulded products as alternate to the ones based on plastics, metals, etc. Work has also been initiated to develop panel products based on coffee husk, Casuarina needles, banana sheath, etc.

1.3 Enhancement of service life of wood and wood based panel products

R & D activity on this subject is being pursued to evaluate the performance of newer preservative compositions as well as agricultural pesticides evolved to preserve wood and wood based panels to enhance service life. This has become more relevant with extensive use of plantation wood which are generally non-durable.

2. Testing and Standardization

Testing

Product testing is an important activity aiming at production of quality products by the Industry and helping consumers, including Government organizations in checking quality of goods purchased. IPIRTI is also a laboratory recognized by BIS for testing of wood and wood composites and products for licensing/certification programme. Limited test facility is also available at the Kolkata Field Station. During the year samples were tested for conformity to relevant standards, including testing of samples drawn by BIS. 924 samples of wood and wood based panels including resin and chemicals, details of which are given below, received from outside agencies were tested as per relevant standards.

Products/Materials tested

Product/Material	No. of samples
Plywood	173
Block board/Flush door	150
Particle & Fiber board	51
Resin & Chemicals	172
Wood & Veneers	358
Others	20
Total	924

Standardization

The Institute continues to play significant role in formulating and evaluating standards, specifications for wood, wood products and products from lignocellulosic materials by serving on various committees/subcommittees of BIS, the national standards body of India responsible for formulation of standards.

C Extension

Extension is one of the important activities provided by IPIRTI to Industry. This activity has become an important assignment to extend the Research & Development of the Institute to wood and wood based industries including bamboo and other lignocellulosic materials.

D Training and Education

Training is an important tool to facilitate efficient use of a resource through making available trained personnel at various levels in industries, and enhancing the professional competence of the industrial workers through refresher courses in different disciplines. IPIRTI is the only training institute of its type in the country in the field of mechanical wood industries. In addition to imparting training to meet the HRD needs of the Mechanical Wood Industries, the Institute is also making available its facilities for projects works undertaken by engineering students. The Institute has constituted a committee to evolve a revised syllabus related to wood and wood products for graduate courses in civil engineering.

i) Post Graduate Diploma Course

The postgraduate diploma course in Mechanical wood industries, the only one of its type in the country, has been widely recognized by the industry and the Diploma holders are in high demand. During the year 22 trainees successfully completed the PGDC (Fourteenth batch) and were able to get employment through campus recruitment. XV PG Diploma Course was started in December 2003 with 22 candidates. So far 344 candidates have been successfully completed the Diploma Course.

ii) Short Term Courses

Several short-term vocational training courses offered by the Institute for enhancing/updating skills of employees, continue to draw attention of both small and medium scale wood based enterprises. Introductory training in Plywood manufacturing started at Calcutta Field Station during 1999 was continued during the year. During this year 14 training courses were conducted by the institute through which 180 persons sponsored by the various industries were trained.

iii) One Week Training for IFS officers

Institute conducted 3 training programmes on 8^th to 12^th September 2003, 13^th October 2003 to 17^th October 2003 and 16^th February to 20^th February 2004 for IFS officers drawn from different parts of the country on "Innovative Industrial Product from Bamboo for poverty alleviation" and "Wood substitutes from Agro and Forest residues". In all 51 Officers participated in the programme.

@@ Goals set for the X Plan and achievements

IPIRTI is making all efforts to ensure the findings of laboratory results to commercialize the processes developed for efficient utilization of fast growing plantation timbers and renewable fibres for the manufacture of panel products as alternate to wood which is a continuing endeavor. Some of the laboratory findings with promising results will be further taken up for refinement of technologies suitable to make for commercial adoption. The main emphasis during the X Five Year Plan are in the field of wood and wood based composites, wood alternates for panel manufacture from bamboo and other renewable fibres including bamboo, Testing and standardization and training are as follows:

Continuing Themes

a) Inputs to improve research capability in laboratories and pilot plant at Indian Plywood Industries Research and Training Institute.

b) Training in the field of Mechanical Wood Industries Technology.

New Themes

a) Development of bamboo based panel products, product development, standardization of products, transfer of technologies, establishment of demonstration centres, training of growers, entrepreneurs, evaluation of standards and code of practice.

· Establishment of bamboo mat processing units for the development of bamboo mat based products as an alternate to wood and wood products.

· Establishment of pilot plant for the development of appropriate technology for particleboard aiming fuller utilization to wood, bamboo and agro and forest residues.

· Development of overlays and overlaying techniques for particleboard for value addition.

· Extension of Technologies already developed like BMB, BMMT, BMCS, Bamboo Housing etc.

· Development of technology for production of users' product from BMB and BL.

· Propagation of technology for bamboo based housing system through out the country.

b) Improvement of sawing techniques for the manufacture of sawn timber for efficient utilization of plantation wood.

· Development of innovative engineered products from plantation wood through finger jointing and laminating techniques.

· Human resource development programmes for farmers, entrepreneurs, technical personnel, consumers aiming self-reliance with requirements of timber and timber products.

· Establishment of facilities for seasoning of timber for research and training.

c) Information and Consumer awareness programmes

· Preparation Of Techno Commercial Project Report On Varies Bamboo Based Products Developed By The Institute

· Organization of seminars and workshops for consumer awareness in different parts of the country.

· Preparation of publicity materials for consumer awareness

· Regular updating of IPIRTI website for benefits of industry.

d) Training courses for IFS officers, Assistant Conservator of Forests, Range Forest Officers.

e) Construction of residential quarters for staff members in a phased manner and extension of laboratories for research purpose.

Inclusion of centre for testing and evaluation of materials, products, components from wood, bamboo, non-wood natural renewable fibres including agro-residues based on National Accreditation Board for testing and calibration Laboratory (NABL).

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

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

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

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

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

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

Its achievements during IXth Plan and goals for the Xth Plan are as under:-

(Rs. in crores)

S.No	Programme	IXth Plan Outlay	Expdt.	Physical Target	Achieve-ment	Xth Plan Outlay	Goals set for Xth Plan	Achievement (upto Oct. 04)
01.	MDP/Courses & Seminars	13.00	14.11	75 MDPs & 19 Workshops	52 MDPs, 21 Workshops, 2 Seminars	20.00	90 MDPs & 20 Workshops, 15 Seminars	22MDPs and 3 Workshop during (F.Y.02-03), 22 MDP and,11 Workshops during (F.Y.2003-04), 22 MDPs and 3 Workshops during (F.Y.2004-05 upto Oct. 04)
02.	PGDFM/MRM			Every year 35 students in PGDFM,5 seats to SAARC students, 5 seats for foreign nationals/NRIs. 20 persons in MRM.	198 admission in PFM and 74 admission in MRM including SAARC & NRI sponsored students		Every year 45 students in PGDFM, 20 Admissions in MRM.	41 ( F.Y. 2002-03), 37( F.Y.2003-04), 44 (F.Y. 2004-05) Admissions in PGDFM, 18 ( 2002-03),20(2003-04), 17 (F.Y. 2004-05) Admission in MRM .
03.	Ph.D./Research Studies & Consultancy			Ph.D. Programme - 10 Nos	6 registered, 4 registration awaited			6, student registered during F.Y. 2002-2003 and 3, student registered during F.Y. 2003-2004
04.	Manpower (Salary & Wages) and other expdt.			Salary & Wages to supporting staff and also to fill up the vacant posts	Regular expenditure was made		Salary & Wages to supporting staff and also to fill up the vacant posts.	Regular expenditure is being made.
05.	Library			New additions of books/journals and magazines are proposed for constant flow of information,1000 books and 250 journals/ periodicals	3083 Books and 1058 periodicals / journals has been purchased.		Procurement of 600 books and 200 journals every year.	461 books and 200 Journals in (F.Y. 2002-03), 762 books and 200 Journals in (F.Y. 2003-04) and 195 books and 200 journals in (F.Y. 2004-05) were purchased

11. STATE FOREST SERVICE AND RANGERS COLLEGES

The Directorate of Forest Education functions directly under the Ministry of Environment & Forests. The mandate of the Directorate is as follows:

(i) To cater to the training needs of SFS Officers and Forest Rangers of States / Union territories in the country. Candidates sponsored by various public sector undertakings, industrial firms, other institutions, universities and foreign countries are also trained in these Institutions.

(ii)

(iii)

(ii) To ensure ‘standard and quality’ training imparted to the forestry personnel.

(iii)

(iii) To help develop training ‘capacity and facility’ of desired standard, for various functionaries of forestry sector.

(i)

(ii)

(iv) To assist develop appropriate and relevant training contents and evaluation standards for forestry training at various levels.

(iv) To generate awareness and sensitivity about forests and forest conservation amongst various stakeholders.

(v) To assist the Centre and the States to develop training policy for efficient human resource management and development.

(vi) To help States assess ‘Training Needs’ of forestry personnel for quality and standard training.

The achievements during the IXth Plan and goals for the Xth Plan and achievements so far are as under:

(Rs. in crores)

Programme	IXth Plan Outlay	Expdt.	Physical target	Physical Achieve-ments	Xth Plan Outlay	Goals set for Xth Plan	Achieve-ments
SFS & Rangers Colleges	5.00+ 1.00*	4.28+ .0.57*			6.00+ 4.00*	-	-
Training of SFS officers		-	15 courses	7 courses		5 courses of 2 years duration (5 for newly recruited+5 senior batches will continue training in 2^nd year)	2 courses of 2 year duration completed and 2 courses are going on). Remaining goal will be achieved during the balance period of Xth Plan.
Training of Forest Rangers		-	2 courses	5 courses		15 courses (15 for newly recruited+15 senior batches will continue training in 2^nd year)	5 courses completed and 5 courses are going on. Remaining goal will be achieved during the balance period of Xth Plan.
Refresher Courses for In-service SFS officers with 30-35 participants in each course.		-	55 courses	39 courses		45 courses	20 courses. Remaining goal will be achieved during the balance period of Xth Plan.
Courses on Computer Application in Forestry for In-service SFS officers with 30-35 participants in each course (Basic & Advance courses).		-	34 courses	43 courses		50 courses	27 courses. Remaining goal will be achieved during the balance period of Xth Plan.
Theme based Courses in Forestry for in-service SFS officers with 25-30 participants in each course.		-	5 courses	16 courses		40 courses	14 courses. Remaining goal will be achieved during the balance period of Xth Plan.
Two weeks “Trainers Training Course” with 20 participants each.		-	-	1 courses		8 courses	4 courses. Remaining goal will be achieved during the balance period of Xth Plan.
Two weeks “Refresher Course” for Range Officers with 30 participants in each course.		-	-	-		10 courses	5 courses. Remaining goal will be achieved during the balance period of Xth Plan.
Seminars and Workshops on different themes of Forestry at SFS Colleges, Dehradun, Burnihat, Coimbatore and EFRC, Kurseong		-	-	5		15	2 Remaining goal will be achieved during the balance period of Xth Plan.
Courses for sister and other organisations on request.	-	-	-	2 courses		-	3 courses. (No target is fixed for such courses. However, courses are conducted only on receipt of demand from the States/Organisations).
Promotion linked courses for ACFs			8 Course (4 course for ACF and 4 for Forest Rangers	Course curriculam prepared and sent to Ministry for approval.		15 courses	Course curriculam sent to Ministry for approval, which is under consideration.

Note: In addition to above short term refresher courses for the Deputy Rangers/Foresters/Forest Guards started from the year 2003-2004. 10 such courses has been fixed for the year 2004-2005.

12. IN-SERVICE TRAINING FOR IFS OFFICERS

Ministry of Environment and Forests being nodal ministry in respect of the Indian Forest Service Officers sponsor one/two-week refresher training courses in the premier institutes all over the country on the pattern of DoPT guidelines as applicable to the other All India Service Officers, i.e., IAS/IPS etc.

The basic aim of the in-service training courses is to upgrade the managerial skills of the officers in the changing socio-economic scenario of the country as also expose them to the recent developments in the field of forestry and allied subjects to enable them to handle their present duties and future needs better. The training courses also provide a forum for the IFS officers serving in different regions of the country for sharing of experiences for efficient discharge of their responsibility.

In addition to above one/two-week compulsory training courses, it is proposed to sponsor six IFS officers each for undergoing courses on “Advanced Professional Programme in Public Administration” at IIPA-New Delhi and one year course on “Executive Post-graduate Diploma in Business Programme” at MDI, Gurgaon, Haryana during 2005-06.

The achievements during the IXth Plan and goals for the Xth Plan and achievements so far are as under:

(Rs. in Crores)

Programme	IXth Plan outlay	Expdt.	Physical target	Physical Ach.	Xth Plan outlay	Goals set for Xth Plan	Achievements
In-service training for IFS officers	5.00	100%	100%	100%	6.00	To sponsor one/two-week training courses for 1400 officers and sponsor 9/12 months advance training courses for about 12 IFS officers each in the remaining period of the five year plan.	100%

13. INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL FOREST ACADEMY (IGNFA), DEHRADUN

IGNFA was constituted in the year 1987 by renaming the erstwhile Indian Forest College vide Ministry of Environment and Forest order no.1-6/87-RT dated 25.5.87. This Academy is engaged in imparting induction training to IFS (Probationers) and in-service training of one week/two weeks to the in- service officers. Academy has also started Professional Skills Upgradation Training for the officers promoted to Indian Forest Service from SFS. Brief objectives/activities of the Academy are as under:

1. Conducting initial training of IFS probationers extended over a period of three years.

2. Organizing Professional Skills Upgradation training programme for officers of SFS promoted into IFS.

3. Conducting compulsory course for in service IFS officers at middle/senior level.

4. Organizing seminar/workshop on relevant Sectoral issues, case studies etc.

5. Conducting Advanced Forest Management Courses of in service courses for officers of 10 years, 7 years and 21 years of service.

( Rs. in Crores)

Programme	9th Plan	Expdt.	Physical Target	Achieve-ment	10^th Plan Outlay proposed	Goals set for X Plan
Training of IFS Probationers and officers	9.77	9.72	1. Training of IFS Probationers recruited from the year 1999 to 2002. 2. Compulsory courses for in service IFS officer. 3. Professional Skills Upgradation training programme 4. Advanced Forest Management Courses for officers of 10, 17 and 21 years of service.	Targets set out for academy were fully achieved.	35.28	*

* Goals set for Xth Plan

1. To Impart training to IFS probationers and in service officers.

2. Modernisation of Academy
3. Upgradation of Computer Lab and installation of LAN.
4. Improvement in the Class rooms.
5. Upgradation of Reprographic unit.
6. Improvement of transport facility.
7. Hostel facilities will be improved.

14. FOREST SURVEY OF INDIA (FSI)

Forest Survey of India (FSI) was created in June, 1981 with the objective of monitoring periodically (ten years cycle) the changing situation of land and forest resources and present the data for national planning; conservation and management of environmental preservation and implementation of social forestry projects.

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

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

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

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

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

(b) Ground truth verification

(c) Growing stock and volume assessment.

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

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

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

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

The physical targets and achievements of FSI during the IXth Plan and the goals set for the Xth Plan are

as under:

(Rs. in Crores)

S.No.	Programme	9th Plan outlay	Expdt.	Physical Target	Achievement	Xth Plan Outlay
1.	Application of Remote Sensing Techniques in Survey of Forests	21.00	15.56	Details given below		35.00
	Name of Activities
1A.	Forest Inventory			4,30,000	6,92,039
1B.	Data Processing			4,30,000	4,87,423
1C.	Thematic Mapping			670	660
1D.	Vegetation Mapping			907	911
1E.	Training			450	599
1F.	Special Studies			10	14

Physical Target And Achievements 2003 –2004

(Area in Km2 )

SI.No.	Programme	Physical Target	Achievements
	Application of Remote Sensing Techniques in Survey of Forests
1.	(a)Procurement of cloud Free Satellite Data	315 Satellite Scenes	286
	(b) Rectification of Satellite Data Geo-reference on SOI Toposheet.	315 Satellite Scenes	286
	(c)Interpretation (classification ) of Satellite Data through Data Image processing (DIP)	315 Satellite Scenes	286
	(d)Ground Truthing / Ground Verification		259
	(e)Incorporation of corrections, change detection and area calculation.	200Toposheets (on 1:250,000scale)
2	(a) Forest Inventory	30Districts	30
	(b) TOF (Rural)	30Districts	27
	(C) TOF Urban	30Districts	30
	(d) Data Processing	30Districts	-
	(e) Training	100 Officials	154

Details of Physical Targets and Achievements for X^th plan

Sl. No.	Programme	2004-2005		2005-2006
	Application of Remote Sensing Techniques in Survey of Forests	Physical Target	Achievement	Physical Target
1.	Forest Cover Assessment i) Data procurement ii) Data rectification iii) Data Classification iv) Ground verification v)Corrections, area calculation and map generation.	315*Scenes 100*Scenes 50*Scenes 134**Scenes Top sheets	Worked of 9^th cycle completed Worked of 9^th cycle completed Worked of 9^th cycle completed 134 toposheets (1:250,000 scale)	0 215 Scenes 265 Scenes 200 Topo Sheets
2.	Forest Inventory i) Inventory Data Collection ii) Data checking & entry iii) Data processing & Output	30* +1^Districts 30 +1^Districts 30 +1^Districts	5 34 30	30 Districts
3.	Inventory of TOF (Urban) i) Inventory Data Collection ii) Data checking & entry iii) Data Processing & Output	30* +1^Districts 30 +1^Districts 30 +1^Districts	5 34 30	30 Districts
4.	Inventory of TOF (Rural) i) Procurement of PAN data ii) Image process. & Sample gen. iii) Inventory Data Collection iv) Data checking and entry v) Data processing & output	30* Districts 30 +1^Districts 30 +1^Districts 30 +1^Districts 30 +1^Districts	40 21 8 34 30	30 Districts
5.	Resources Consumption Study	30 District		30 Districts
6.	Training	100 Persons	96	100 Persons

* For the period covering 10^th Cycle(New)

** For the period covering 9^th Cycle(Previous)

^ Work for the Forest Inventory, ToF (R) & (U) Inventory of one district of last year (2003-04) is to be carried out in this year.

15. FOREST PROTECTION AND REGENERATION

During IXth Plan a Central Sector Scheme ‘Modern Forest Fire Control Methods (MFFCM)’ was being implemented under which funds were being provided to 11 States. The Scheme was reviewed and after EFC’s approval in Nov 2000, the Scheme was extended to all the States and renamed as “Forest Fire Control & Management”.

The achievements in the IXth Plan and goals set for Xth Plan are given hereunder :

(Rs. in Crores)

Programme	IXth Plan Outlay	Expdt	Physical Target	Physical Achievements	X th Plan Outlay	Goals set for X th Plan
MFFCM FFCM	40.00	7.68 23.01	To assist the State Government for taking effective measures for prevention & control of Forest Fires -do-	States were assisted for taking effective steps for prevention & control of forest fires
Infrastructure Development	45.77	45.77	To assist all NE States & Sikkim for strengthening of infrastructure for forest protection	Forest Protection Infrastructure
Integrated Forests Protection Scheme IFPS	-	-	-	-	445.00	To assist all States & UTs for fire protection, Infrastructure Development for forest protection & preparation of Work Plan & Survey & Demarcation of forest areas

16. FOREST CONSERVATION

Under the Scheme “Strengthening of Forestry Division”, six Regional Offices are implementing the Forest Conservation Act and monitoring of environmental clearances accorded by the Ministry under Environment Protection Act.

The physical and financial achievements during the IXth Plan and goals set for Xth Plan are as under:-

(Rs. in Crores)

(Physical in no.)

Programme		IXth Plan outlay	Expdt.	Physical target	Physical achievement	Xth Plan Outlay Financial	Goals set for Xth Plan
Plan scheme of Forestry Division of Monitoring six Regional Offices located at Bangalore, Bhubaneswar, Bhopal, Lucknow, Shillong and Chandigarh	Financial Revenue Capital	15.00 5.00	19.70 6.75			22.00 12.00
1. Monitoring of project approved under FCA 1980 for compliance of stipulated conditions.				4750	4544		4750
2. Monitoring of projects approved under EPA, 1980 for compliance of stipulated conditions.				2000	3462		2000

17. WILDLIFE

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

18. STRENGTHENING OF WILDLIFE DIVISION AND CONSULTANCIES FOR SPECIAL TASKS

The Scheme was started from 1986 with activities like Strengthening of Wildlife Division and Regional Offices in Delhi, Mumbai, Calcutta and Chennai with adequate manpower and development of infrastructure for better enforcement of Wildlife (Protection) Act, CITES, etc. Three sub-regional offices at Guwahati, Amritsar (shifted from Pathankot) and Cochin were started. The achievement of the Scheme during the IXth Plan and Goals set for the Xth Plan are as under.

Four Regional Offices at the main trade centres of the country i.e. Delhi, Calcutta, Chennai and Mumbai were set up to control the illegal trade in wildlife during the IXth Plan. During the IX Plan the outlay was fixed at Rs. 18 cores out of which 5.5748 crores have been utilised under the scheme.

(Rs. in Crores)

Programme	9^th Plan Outlay	Exp.	Physical Target	Physical Achieve ment	Xth Plan Outlay	Goals set for Xth Plan	Achievement Till 31.10.04
Strengthening of Wildlife Division and Consultancies for special taks	18.00	5.5748	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 taks as and when there is a proposal for the same.	--	10.00	1. Strengthening of Central Unit. 2. Regional and Sub Regional Offices. 3. 2. Consultancy for special task	4.93

19. ASSISTANCE FOR DEVELOPMENT OF NATIONAL PARKS AND SANCTUARIES

The objective of this scheme is to provide financial assistance to the States and UTs to develop National Parks and Sanctuaries and encourage them to extend the Protected Area Network. The scheme provides financial assistance for habitat development for Wildlife and biodiversity conservation and to create infrastructural facilities for better protection and management. Hundred percent assistance is provided under this scheme for identified items of non-recurring expenditure in the case of national parks. Fifty percent assistance is also provided in respect of certain identified recurring items of expenditure. For Protected Areas (National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries both) in high altitude region, deserts or ocean eco system with identified endangered species, both recurring and non recurring items of work are provided financial support.

The total allocation under this scheme during the IX Plan was 70 crores and the EFC was approved for Rs. 70.00 crores. Out of the existing 589 National Parks and Sanctuaries in the country, only about 220 protected areas were funded under this scheme.

The achievement during the 9^th Plan and goals set for the 10^th Plan are as under:

(Rs. in Crores)

Programme	9th Plan outlay	Exp.	Physical Target	Physical Achievement	Xth Plan Outlay	Goals set for Xth Plan	Achievement till 19.11.2004
Assistance for Development of National Parks/ Sanctuaries	70.00	82.67	250 (National Parks & Sanctuaries	220 protected areas	350.00	350.00	27.81

20. WILDLIFE INSTITUTE OF INDIA (WII)

WII was established in 1982 under the erstwhile Ministry of Agriculture and Co-operation and subsequently brought under the Ministry of Environment and Forests. The main mandate of the Institute is to impart training to government and non-government personnel to carry out research and advise on matters of conservation and management of wildlife resources. In April 1986, autonomous status was granted to this Institute for developing its professional role in bio-diversity conservation for South and South East Asian Region.

The Institute conducts three principal courses viz., the 3 months’ certificate, the 9^th months’ diploma and 2 years M.Sc. in Wildlife Sciences on a regular basis.

During 9^th Plan about 1646 students/Forest Officers/others were trained by WII in different courses conducted by it. Its achievements during 9^th Plan and goals set for 10^th Plan are given below.

(Rs. in Crores)

Programme	IX^th Plan Outlay	Expdt.	Physical Target	Physical achievement	X Plan Outlay	Goal set for X Plan	Achievement upto date
WII	25 Cr.	25 Cr.	-	-	45 Cr.	56	-
M.Sc. Courses in Wildlife Science	-	-	30	30	-	30	20
PG Diploma in Wildlife Management	-	-	150	150	-	150	66
Certificate Course in Wildlife Management	-	-	150	116	-	150	43
Research Projects	-	-	40	40	-	80	80

21. PROJECT TIGER (PT)

The Directorate Project Tiger deals with the funding to State Governments having Tiger Reserves Areas under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme viz. Project Tiger, which during the Xth Plan is an earlier CSSs viz. umbrella scheme incorporating components of the ‘Eco-Development around National Parks and Sanctuaries including Tiger Reserves’ and ‘Beneficiary Oriented Tribal Development’. The World bank aided India Eco-Development Project now being implemented in 6 PAs on pilot basis, is also coordinated and monitored by the Project Tiger Division, including funding to the concerned State Governments. Its achievements during 9^th Plan and goals set for 10^th Plan are given below.

(Rs. in Crores)

Programme	9^th Plan Outlay	Expenditure	Physical Targets	Achievement	10^th Plan Outlay	Expdt.	Physical Targets
PROJECT TIGER	Rs. 75.00 Crores	Rs. 80.86 Crores (including Rs. 6.76 crores for NE states)	The target was to continue to providie Central Assistance to the Tiger Reserves as per the Scheme approved, subject to the availability of budgetary provisions. During the 9^th Plan period, it was also proposed to increase the area to 40,000 sq.km by creating 6 more Tiger Reserves. Additional activities, namely sanction of Project Allowance to Project Tiger Staff in the field, continuous monitoring of tiger population outside Tiger Reserves, deployment of Strike Force in selected Tiger Reserves and emphasis on relocation of tribal families.	Central Assistance has been released for the various approved items to the Tiger Reserves based on the Annual Plan of Operations submitted by the State Governments containing the physical targets. The area under Project Tiger scheme amounts 37,761 sq. km., which includes 4 new Tiger Reserves created during the IXth Plan. Project allowance has been sanctioned to the Project Tiger field staff in the field. Central Assistance has also been sanctioned for deployment of strike Force, and for continuous monitoring of tiger population outside Tiger Reserves.	Rs. 150.00 crores	Rs. 67.35 Crores [including Rs. 6.11 crores for NE states (till 31.10.04)	To assist Tiger Reserves for conservation and protection of tigers, habitat improvement, forest protection, construction of staff quarters, office building, wireless network, etc.

2. C.S. ECO-DEVELOPMENT SCHEME

(Around National Parks and Sanctuaries including Tiger Reserves)

Programme	9^th Plan Outlay	Expdt.	Physical Targets	Achieve-ment	^10th Plan Outlay	Expdt.	Physical Targets	Achieve-ment
WILDLIFE Eco-development Around National Parks and Sanctuaries including Tiger Reserves -(General Component)	Rs. 40.00 Crores	Rs. 51.45 cores	The target area of the Scheme includes all the 586 National Parks/WLS in the country. 100% Central Assistance is to be provided based on the APOs containing physical targets furnished by the State Governments. Target was to cover at least 80 National Parks/ WLS excluding the seven location where IEP (externally aided project) is being implemented.	On an average about 100 National Park/ WLS have been provided with Central Assistance for approved items of the scheme.	Merged with Project Tiger Scheme during X Five Year Plan

3. C.S. BENEFICIARY ORIENTED SCHEME FOR TRIBAL DEVELOPMENT

Programme	9^th Plan Outlay	Expdt.	Physical Targets	Achieve-ment	^10th Plan Outlay	Expdt.	Physical Targets	Achievement
Forest Conservation Dev. & Regeneration (iv) Beneficiary Oriented Scheme For Tribal Development	Rs. 19.00 Crores	Rs. 14.39 crore	To release Central Assistance as per the approved norms on the basis of proposals received from the States. The scheme is implemented by the various State Governments concerned.	2157 families has been relocated from 7 Protected Areas / 4 States.	Merged with Project Tiger Scheme during X Five Year Plan

22. INDIA ECO-DEVELOPMENT PROJECT

Programme	9^th Plan Outlay	Expdt.	Physical Target & Achievement	10^th Plan Outlay	Expdt.	Physical Target & Achievement
India Eco-development Project	156.92 Crores	156.92 Crores	i) Project preparation facilities fund(1995-96)for which a loan of US $ 2 millions was provided by I.D.A.	73.00 Crores .	61.14 Crores	i) Project preparation facilities fund(1995-96)for which a loan of US $ 2 millions was provided by I.D.A.
			ii) The Project Agreements were signed on 30.09.96 and Project became effective from 27.12.96.CCEA approved the Project on 14-10-97. Total project cost is Rs. 288.80 crores which has been revised to Rs. 229.00 crores (MTR) and Rs. 249.29 crores after MTR.			ii) The Project Agreements were signed on 30.09.96 and Project became effective from 27.12.96.CCEA approved the Project on 14-10-97. Total project cost is Rs. 288.80 crores which has been revised to Rs. 229.00 crores (MTR) and Rs. 249.29 crores after MTR.
			iii)The Project was being implemented by seven States, (currently by six states) with a view to achieve the following targets:-			iii)The Project was being implemented by seven States, (currently by six states) with a view to achieve the following targets:-
			a. Improved P.A. Management			a. Improved P.A. Management
			b. Village Eco-development			b. Village Eco-development
			c. Environmental Education and Awareness Campaigns.			c. Environmental Education and Awareness Campaigns.
			d. Improved impact Monitoring and Research			d. Improved impact Monitoring and Research
			e. Preparation of future bio- diversity			e. Preparation of future bio- diversity

23. PROJECT ELEPHANT

Project Elephant was launched in February 1992 to assist States having free ranging populations of wild elephants to ensure long term survival of identified viable populations of elephants as their natural habitats. States are being given financial as well as technical and scientific assistance in achieving the objectives of the Project. The Project is being implemented in 12 States, namely Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Orissa, Tamil Nadu, Uttaranchal and West Bengal. These are being provided with 100% assistance under the centrally Sponsored Scheme ‘Project Elephant’.

The achievement during the IXth Plan and goals set for the X Plan are as under:-

(Rs. in crores)

Programme	9^th Plan outlay	Expdt.	Physical target	Physical achievements	Xth Plan Outlay	Goals set for Xth Plan	Achieve-ment (till 15.11.04)
Project Elephant	35.00	30.50	As proposed by States in A.P.O	Funds released to 13 States.	60.00	60.00	31.32

24. CENTRAL ZOO AUTHORITY (CZA)

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

( Rs. in crores)

Programme	IXth Plan Outlay	Expdt.	Physical Target	Physical Achieve-ments	X Plan Outlay	Goals set for X Plan
Central Zoo Authority	43.01	43.46	.*	**	75.00	***

*Physical Targets for IX Plan:-

To fulfill the objectives assigned to the Authority as spelt out in Section 38(c) of the Wildlife (Protection) Act which includes among others, laying down standards for housing, upkeep and veterinary care of the animals kept in Zoos and to provide the technical and other support to the zoos to help them to attain these standards with the objective of improving the quality of life of Zoo animals and complement the on going national effort of conservation of Wildlife.

**Physical Achievement for IX Plan

1. During the IX Plan period, 293 zoos were evaluated for grant of recognition. 178 zoos were granted recognition and 115 zoos were refused recognition.

2. 42 zoos have been provided financial assistance to the tune of Rs.27.90 crores during the IX Plan period.

3. Five rescue facilities for housing 300 circus animals were created in five designated zoos

at the cost of Rs.7.84 crores. Grant of Rs. 1.20 crores were also provided towards feed and upkeep of circus animals kept in these rescue centres.

4. Various training courses and workshops were organized for capacity building of the zoo personnel and zoo management. During the Plan Period total 731 Zoo personnel have been trained including 11 officials sent for training abroad.

5. Project of Establishment of Laboratory for Endanger Species ( LaCONES) under CCMB were taken up. During the IX Plan period total grant of Rs. 1.20 crores provided to CCMB for this project.

6. Five veterinary institutes were selected region-wise for upgradation of their clinical and diagnostic facilities for better animal health care. Funds Rs. 33.65 lakhs have been released to two Institutes during the plan period.

*** GOALS SET FOR THE XTH PLAN

1. To achieve the standards and norms set-forth under the Recognition of Zoo Rules, 1992.

2. Provide the Grants to Zoos for improvement of animal housing, upkeep and veterinary care facility on upgraded funding pattern on 100% basis. The remaining activities to be funded on 50:50 basis.

3. Creation of scientific cell within the Central Zoo Authority with a view to provide technical assistance in various aspects of zoo management to the zoos in the country

4. Capacity building of the zoos personnel to be continued by organizing various training programmes, workshops and seminars.

5. Research Activities in critical areas particularly for preservation of germ- plasm of endangered species and provide financial assistance for establishment of a laboratory for conservation of wild animals in CCMB, Hyderabad will be continued.

6. Create further Rescue Facility in the off display area of the to rehabilitate lions and tigers expected to be surrendered from circuses and from the zoos refused recognition by the Central Zoo Authority.

7. To continue meeting the cost of feed and upkeep of rescued animals kept in Rescue Centres

25. NATIONAL ZOOLOGICAL PARK, NEW DELHI

On the recommendation of the Indian Board of Wildlife, the Government of India set up the National Zoological Park in New Delhi in October, 1955, to conserve and breed rare and endangered animals, to conduct research on their behaviour, reproduction and nutrition and to educate the people about preservation of wildlife. It also provides assistance and guidance to the other zoos in the country.

(Rs. in crores)

S.No.	Programme	Ixth Plan Outlay	Expdt.	Physical Achievements
1.	Development Activity at National Zoological Park.	3.20	2.19	During IX Plan Construction of Chimpanzee , African Elephant Enclosure, Improvement of existing enclosures as per Master Plan, Construction & Extension of White Tiger Enclosure, Extension of Royal Bengal Tiger encl. besides major renovation ad modifications to suit the requirements of certain other animals have been taken up. Animal exchange with Indian and foreign zoos were made. Mate for White Peacock, Lady Pheasant, Cassowary were procured. Many competitions were organized for school children, Physically handicapped children, painting Competition during the Wildlife Week Celebration. Van Mahaotsava was also organized with great enthusiasm, Planting of sapling were carried out, Leopard cat, jungle fowl, partridge, chinkara, wolf were received in exchange.

II-B

(Rs. in crores)

S.N	Name of the Activity	Xth Plan Outlay	Goal Set for the X Plan	Physical Achievements
1.	Development Activity at National Zoological Park.	7.0 crore	i) Various Educational Programmes on wildlife conservation i.e celebration of wildlife week & van mahoutsav 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. viii) Providing facilities to the visiting public. **For the Capital construction work executed through CCU / CPWD, the funds will be provided by Central Zoo Authority. However request is made to PC Division , MOEF , to provide the fund , under PLAN CAPITAL on the same line as done in case of PLAN REVENUE	Target set will be achieved in due course of time

26. PROTECTION OF WILDLIFE OUTSIDE PROTECTED AREAS

The new scheme of Protection of Wildlife Outside Protected Areas has been proposed under X Plan. The most important part of this scheme is protection of wildlife outside protected areas. Protected areas cover about only 4.5% of the total geographical area of the country. Considering about 23% total geographical area under forest about 19.5% forest area is outside protected area system. In addition there is considerable extent of non-forest wildlife habitat also which is not forming a part of protected area systems or forests. These areas are the abode of a large number of wildlife, both flora and fauna. Unfortunately no appropriate mechanism for wildlife conservation and protection is in force at present in such areas. There is hardly any infrastructure, special staff or budget available under the control of territorial forest staff for wildlife conservation. Consequently conservation of wildlife in such areas continues to be neglected.

This scheme will be introduced in the selected areas in the beginning which are in the high diversity or high risk categories. It also envisages to establish 80 mobile patrolling units in these areas . The total outlay recommended for the Tenth Plan is Rs 60.00 crores.

( Rs. in crores)

Programme	^9th Plan outlay	Expdt.	Physical target	Physical achievements	Xth Plan Outlay	Goals set for IXth Plan	Achievement till 31.10.2002
Protection of wildlife outside protected areas	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	60.00	60.00	NIL

27. 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 India (AWBI).

- Committee for Purpose of Control & Supervision of Experiments on Animals (CPCSEA).

The achievements made under various Schemes during the IXth Plan and goals set for the X th Plan are as under:

(Rs. in Crores)

Programme	IX^th Plan Outlay	Expdt.	Physical Target	Physical Achieve-ments	X^th Plan Outlay	Goals set for X^th Plan	Achievements (During 2003-04)
Ambulances	8.33	5.87	145	178	7.57	168	13 Proposals have been considered
Shelter	15.00	19.02	104	193	77.36	216** 60*** 9**** 340***** 50******	36 Proposals have been considered
ABC	2.55	4.13	91*	114*	21.16	5,000 (Monkeys) 4,23,000 (Dogs)	37,977(Dogs) covered under the schemes
Natural Calamity	2.25	1.04	-	-	5.28	As per requirement	3 States have been given grant
AWBI	21.25(P) 1.96(NP)	18.81(P) 1.96(NP)	-	-	31.30(P) 6.50(NP)	-	Grant to 842 organizations
Scholarships	1.20	0.09	-	-	3.10	-	-
CPCSEA	1.09	0.65	-	-	2.80	-	Zonal Workshops – Nominee Workshops – Inspection of Animal Houses –
NIAW	8.22	2.74	-	-	12.43	-	The construction work is more or less complete.

* Number of Organizations

** Shelter Houses

*** Number of Animal Houses

**** Number of Rescue Centres

***** Activation of SAWBs/SPCAs

****** Workshops

28. NATIONAL AFFORESTATION & ECO‑DEVELOPMENT BOARD

The National Afforestation & Eco‑Development Board (NAEB) was set up in August 1992 for promoting afforestation, tree planting, ecological restoration and eco development activities in the country. Special attention is being given to the regeneration of degraded forest areas and lands adjoining forest areas, national parks, sanctuaries and other protected areas as well as the ecologically fragile areas like the Western Himalayas, Aravallis, Western Ghats, etc. The detailed role & functions of the NAEB are given as follows:

(a) Evolve mechanisms for ecological restoration of degraded forest areas and adjoining lands through systematic planning and implementation, in a cost effective manner;

(b) Restore through natural regeneration or appropriate intervention the forest cover in the country for ecological security and to meet the fuelwood, fodder and other needs of the rural communities;

(c) Restore fuelwood, fodder, timber and other forest produce on the degraded forest and adjoining lands in order to meet the demands for these items;

(d) Sponsor research and extension of research findings to disseminate new and proper technologies for the regeneration and development of degraded forest areas and adjoining lands;

(e) Create general awareness and help foster a people's movement for promoting afforestation and eco development with the assistance of voluntary agencies, non‑government organisations, Panchayati Raj institutions and others and promote participatory and sustainable management of degraded forest areas and adjoining lands;

(f) Coordinate and monitor the Action Plans for tree planting, ecological restoration and eco development; and

(g) Undertake all other measures necessary for promoting afforestation, tree planting, ecological restoration and eco development activities in the country.

20 ‑ POINT PROGRAMME

NAEB is the Nodal Agency for fixing targets and monitoring achievements of afforestation activities under the 20‑ Point Programme. Targets are fixed separately in terms of seedling distribution for planting on private lands and plantation on public lands including forest lands.

The targets and achievements under point No.16 of the 20 Point Programme are as follows:‑

(Area in Lakh Ha.)

(Seedlings in Crores)

	9th Plan		2002-03		2003-04		2004-05
	Targets	Achv	Targets	Achv	Targets	Achv	Target	Achv
Seedling distribution (for planting in private lands)	588.75	503.63	92.50	82.00	86.22	76.11	129.83	59.84*
Area (Public lands including forest lands	62.59	55.58	10.72	7.25	10.71	8.43	14.18	7.86*

(*Upto September, 2004)

Scheme wise Progress

The NAEB was responsible for implementing 5 Central Sector/Centrally Sponsored Schemes during the IX Plan period. The progress of these Schemes during the 9th Plan has been as follows:

Sl. No.	Scheme/Activity	IX Plan Outlay	Expenditure	Physical Targets (in ha.)	Achievements (in ha.)
1.	Integrated Afforestation and Eco-Development Projects Scheme.	247.00	212.48	225752	179067
2.	Area Oriented Fuelwood & Fodder Projects Scheme	135.00	132.08	330458	277500
3.	Non-Timber Forests Produce (including Medicinal Plants) Scheme	80.50	74.41	91921	73378
4.	Seed Development Scheme	6.00	6.20	N.A	25 states
5.	Grants-in-Aid Scheme (for Voluntary Agencies)	9.50	13.10	240	200

Note:- The achievements were low because of slow release of funds to the implementing agencies by the State Governments.

II.B. Outlay for the Xth Plan

Programme	Xth Plan Outlay In Rs. Crore*	Physical targets for Xth Plan (ha.)	Cumulative Achievement in the X Plan 2002-05 upto 30.11.04
1	2	3	4
1. National Afforestation & Eco-development Board (NAEB)	80.00
(a). Grants-in-Aid to voluntary Agencies/ Greening India		262 projects, 13,125ha	297projects 14,744 ha.**
(b). Monitoring & Evaluation		250 FDAs to be Monitored	154 FDAs evaluated
(c). Communication		IPVM awards	IPVM Awards for 2001 given, and for 2002& 2003 are under processed.
(d). Support to Reg. Centres		7 Regional Centres	7 Regional Centres
(e). Professional & Special Services		10 Special Studies	6 Special Studies
(f). Board Secretariat		-	-
2. National Afforestation Programme	1115.00	5,00,000 ha.	8,12,537ha**
3. National Action Programme to Combat Desertification	30.00	-	-
4. Eco-Development Forces	75.00	Support to 4 Eco-Task Force battalions	Continuing Scheme
Grand Total	1300.00

* Proposed revision

** Area of land for treatment under projects sanctioned up to 30.11.2004.

29. NATIONAL RIVER CONSERVATION DIRECTORATE

The main objective of the river action plans is to improve the water quality of the rivers to acceptable standards by preventing pollution load reaching the river by undertaking works like (i) interception & diversion works to capture the raw sewage flowing into the river through open drains and divert them for treatment, (ii) sewage treatment plant for treating the diverted sewage, (iii) low cost sanitation works to prevent open defecation on river banks, (iv) electric and improved wood based crematoria to conserve the use of wood and help in ensuring proper cremation of bodies brought to the burning ghat, (v) river front development works such as improvement of bathing ghats and (vi) other minor miscellaneous works such as afforestation.

The achievement during the IXth Plan and goals set for the X Plan are as under:-

(Rs. in crores)

No.	Programme	IX Plan Outlay	Expdt.	Physical target (scheme)	Physical Achievement	X Plan Outlay	Goals set for X Plan	Achievements
1. 2. 3. 4.	GAP-I GAP-II NRCP NLCP	8.28 264.89 505.12 18.25	5.79 473.38 292.89 11.40	11 347 226 7	8 schemes completed 210 schemes completed 75 schemes completed - Work Initiated	- - 1858 265	The goal of the NRCP is to reduce pollution in the major rivers by executing pollution abatement measures such as interception, diversion and treatment of domestic sewage undertaking river front, Low Cost Sanitation works etc. The goal of NLCP is conservation of identified lakes.	The following no. of schemes have been completed under the X Plan so far: GAP-I 1 NRCP 170 NLCP 3
TOTAL :		796.54	783.47	591		2123

ACHIEVEMENTS IN THE IX PLAN

q Ganga Action Plan Phase-I

It was the first river Action Plan taken-up in 1985 for the pollution abatement for river Ganga only. Out of 11 remaining ongoing schemes, 8 schemes were completed by the end of the 9^th plan . A sewage treatment capacity of 282 mld was created under the programme . An amount of about Rs. 5.79 crore was spent on the programme in the IX Plan.

q National River Conservation Plan

• Under this action plan out of the total project outlay of Rs.1892.95 crore, a sum of Rs.274.52 crore was released by GOI to States. A total of 110 no schemes were sanctioned and 75 were completed
• Eight towns of Tamil Nadu with works valued at Rs.1066.82 crore have been taken up for pollution abatement programme.
• One town of Maharashtra with works valued at Rs.11.64 crore was taken up for pollution abatement programme.
• Two towns of Punjab with works valued at Rs.14.97 crore have been taken up for pollution abatement programme.

q Ganga Action Plan Phase-II

Phase-II of the Ganga Action Plan was launched and approved in stages between 1993 & 1996 for implementation. Gap-II was merged with NRCP in December 1996. The total project cost of GAP Phase-II is Rs. 1498.86 crore which includes the following components;

Ø Yamuna Action Plan: Out of the project outlay of Rs.732.05 crore and amount of Rs.384.12 crore had been released by the end of the 9^th plan. 187 schemes were sanctioned and 144 were completed this includes YAP-extended phase which was approved during the IX Plan..

Ø Gomati Action Plan:- Out of the project outlay of Rs.61.10 crore an amount of Rs.14.57 crore had been released. 26 schemes were sanctioned and 15 were completed.

Ø Damodar Action Plan:- Out of the project outlay of Rs.23.58 crore an amount of Rs.0.09 crore had been released and 10 schemes were sanctioned

Ø Ganga Action Plan Phase-II (Main Stem and Supreme Court towns) :- Out of the project outlay of Rs.682.11 crore an amount of Rs.77.82 crore had been released. 133 schemes were sanctioned and 13 were completed.

ECOLOGY & ENVIRONMENT

30. BOTANICAL SURVEY OF INDIA (BSI)

Botanical Survey of India was established in 1890 with the basic objectives of carrying out floristic surveys. It was revived and re-organized in 1954. During successive Plan periods its functions have been gradually expanded. The objectives and perspectives of BSI were thoroughly reviewed in 2002 by the Sub-committee constituted by Programme Advisory Programme Committee of BSI and ZSI.

The achievement during the IXth Plan and goals set for the X Plan are as under:-

(Rs. in Crores)

Programme	IXth Plan Outlay	Expdt.	Physical Target	Physical Achievement	Xth Plan Outlay	Goal Set for Xth Plan
BOTANICAL SURVEY OF INDIA (Survey, Inventorisation & Conservation of floristic diversity)	32.0000	18.4192			33.4600
1. Survey of Plant resources. No. of Exploration			650	360
2. Collection of species			80,000 Field nos.	ca. 60,000 Field nos.
3. Preservation of Specimens			60,000 specimens	ca. 50,000 specimens
4. Coverage of specimens under threat in publication of Red data book			ca. 750	Vol. IV & V in manuscript form. 200 sheets
5. Publication			250 (Books/ Journals-50; Papers and Articles-200)	265 (Books/ Journals-64; Papers and Articles-201)
1. Field Exploration Tours						400
2. Herbarium Consultation/ Library Consultation/ Study Tour						100
3. Documentation of Phytodiversity
i. Vascular Plants a. National Flora (Flora of India) b. State Flora c. District Flora						7,500 species
d. Biosphere Reserve						03 nos.
e. National Park						03 nos.
f. Wild Life Sanctuary						05 nos.
g. Fragile Ecosystem (including wetland)						10 nos.
ii. Lower Group Plants (Algae, Fungi, Lichen, Bryophytes)						500 species
iii. Collection of Specimens						ca. 60,000
iv. Preservation of specimens						ca. 40,000
v. Specimens identified						ca. 15,000
4. Ex-situ conservation of endangered, endemic, economic & ornamental plants						ca. 600
5. Documentation of Traditional knowledge of plants						ca. 500
6. Publications a. Books b. Journals c. Research Papers/ Articles						50 15 200

31. ZOOLOGICAL SURVEY OF INDIA (ZSI)

Zoological Survey of India was established primarily to explore and inventories the faunal diversity of the country and to collect and document baseline data in respect of taxonomy, geographical distribution, bio-ecology of various animal groups. The primary objectives are 1. Exploration and survey of Fauna resources, 2. Taxonomic studies, 3. Statues survey of Endangered species, 4. Status survey of conservation areas, 5. Publication of results through departmental books and journals 6. Publication of Fauna of India series, 7. Maintenance and development of National zoological collections. The achievements of ZSI during the 9^th Plan and the goals set for the 10^th Plans are as follows:

(Rs. in Crores)

Programme		IX Plan Outlay	Expenditure
Survey ( ZSI )		32.00**	34.76**
Physical Target		Physical Achievement
Exploration and survey of State Fauna (District-wise)		Ongoing programme of the department. 90 surveys were undertaken and about 40 districts were covered. Documentation of faunal inventory of these states is in progress and will be completed during Tenth five-year Plan period.
Studies on some selected eco-systems of Indian region		Selected ecosystems have been taken up to explore the bio-diversity, as given below : All are Ongoing programme of the department.
Himalayan Eco-system		36 surveys have been conducted in the states of Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir (Ladakh) The faunal bio-diversity of the state of Sikkim has been completed and is under print. The survey of other state will continue
Desert Ecosystem		14 Surveys in the desert areas of the states of Rajasthan and Gujarat. The study on the fauna of Gujarat desert has been partly completed, published and the study of Rajasthan is in progress.
Tropical Rain Forest Eco-system		22 Surveys in Tropical rain forest ecosystems of the states of Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura, Manipur, Nagaland, Mizoram, Kerala and Goa have been take up. Studies on Tripura have been completed and the document is under print. Studies on other states are in progress, and will be completed during X plan period.
Estuarine Eco-system		16 Surveys in Two Estuarine Ecosystems viz., Godavari, Krishna, Nagavali estuaries and Sundarban mangroves were extensively explored. The document on Godavari estuary has been published, Krishna is in press
Freshwater Eco-system		48 surveys have been undertaken. The studies on Kolleru, Sukhna, Loktak, Ujni have been completed and are under print. Survey and exploration of other freshwater bodies will continue during Tenth five-year plan period.
Marine Eco-system		36 surveys have been undertaken in Andaman & Nicobar Is., East Coast, Palk Bay, Gulf Katchh and Digha coasts. Exploration will continue during the Tenth five-year plan period and results will be published
Survey of Protected Areas		43 surveys of various important conservation areas have been undertaken. The studies on Renuka sanctuary, Eraviculum N.P., Melghat Tiger Reserve, Valmiki Tiger Reserve have been completed and published. The survey of the remaining areas will continue during Tenth five-year plan period, as they are ongoing programmes of the department.
Taxonomic studies of Faunal Components		On Going Programme and hence continued. Final document on Simlipal, Palamau and Manas Tiger Reserves and Ujni wetland have been completed. Taxonomic studies on the faunal component of Tripura, Sikkim, Manipur and Mizoram are in the final stages of publication.
Status survey of Endangered species		4 Species undertaken and 2 document on Chinkara & Desert Cat in Rajasthan has been published. During the Xth Five Year Plan period the Status survey of more endangered species will be taken up.
Red Data Book		Red Data Book on invertebrate fauna w.s.r. to Butterflies is being processed. A revised version of the Red Data Book based on the new IUCN guidelines is under way and will be completed in Tenth Five Year Plan.
Fauna of India		7 Fauna Volumes Published & 3 in Printing
Computerisation		1,50,000 data on registered general collection have been computerized. On going programme, continued in the X th Plan also.
Documentation and Publication		22 Books on Faunal Diversity & Departmental Books published & 8 books are under Printing.
Training and Extension programmes		12 No. of Training Courses and extension programmes in different fields of Zoology conducted.
X Plan Outlay	Goals set for X Plan
Rs. 45.00**
Exploration and survey of State Fauna (District-wise)		Selected district survey in the following states will be taken up during the X Plan period viz., Arunachal Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Haryana, U P., Uttaranchal, Punjab, Kerala, Manipur, Nagaland, Tamilnadu
Studies on some selected eco-systems of Indian region		As given below :
Himalayan Eco-system		Ladakh, Arunachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh & Uttaranchal
Desert Ecosystem		Rajasthan & Gujarat will be completed
Tropical Rain Forest Eco-system		Kerala, Arunachal Pradesh & Goa will be completed
Estuarine Eco-system		Estuaries of Orissa, Andhra Pradesh, Tamilnadu & Kerala
Freshwater Eco-system		Selected Wetlands in the states of Himachal Pradesh, Uttaranchal, Rajasthan, Tamilnadu, West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh will be taken up
Marine Eco-system		Coral reef ecosystem in Gulf of Mannar, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Gulf of Katchch.
Survey of Protected Areas		Another 10 % of the Protected areas, in addition to 20 % already under investigation will be covered during the Tenth five-year Plan period.
Taxonomic studies of Faunal Components		Taxonomic studies of the faunal component from the State Survey, Ecosystem Survey will be taken up as action Plan of the department
Status survey of Endangered species		5 Species of Endangered Animals will be completed during the X plan period
Red Data Book		Invertebrates and Revised edition of Vertebrates as per IUCN Guideline will be completeed
Fauna of India		All the volumes submitted by the scientists will be published
Computerisation		Computerisation of Head Quareters & Regional Stations will be completed and linked to the Network
Documentation and Publication		30 Books on Faunal Diversity & Departmental Books will published
Training and Extension programmes		10 No. of Training Courses and extension programmes in different fields of Zoology

(** including capital budget, amount in crores)

32. NATIONAL MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY (NMNH)

The museum owes its genesis to the Late Prime Minister Smt. Indira Gandhi, who while considering the new projects to be initiated in 1972 -- the 25th anniversary of India's Independence - decided that the country needs a museum of Natural History to depict its flora, fauna and mineral wealth to provide an out of school facility for education of children and to promote environmental awareness among the masses. The museum opened its doors to the public in the FICCI building on Barakhamba Road on 5th June 1978 , with a gallery on Natural History, coinciding symbolically with the World Environment Day to further emphasize its role safeguarding the environment.

Within the last 23 years, it added three galleries, a Discovery and Activity Room for pre-school kids, and conducted a variety of educational programmes and brought out popular literature. In addition the museum started its two regional centers at Mysore and Bhopal with a third one shortly coming up at Bhubneshwer.

The achievement during the IXth Plan and goals set for the X Plan are as under:-

(Rs. in Crores)

Programme	9^th Plan Outlay	Expdt.	Physical Targets/ Achievements	Xth Plan Outlay	Goals/Achievements during Tenth Plan
National Museum of Natural History, New Delhi.	19.00	17.96	*	40.00	**

* A large number of educational activities including summer programmes, national environment awareness campaign, teacher orientation workshops, publication of popular literature on environment, special programmes for physically disabled and mentally-retarded etc. were undertaken by the NMNH and its regional centers. Development of plan and initiation of exhibit development for the 2^nd Phase galleries in the Regional Museum of Natural History, Mysore were taken up. Updating and renovation of premises and exhibit galleries were undertaken at the NMNH. Phase I construction at the Regional Museum of Natural History at Bhubaneswar was completed by the CCU. Phase-II construction activities both at the RMNH, Bhopal and RMNH, Bhubaneswar were undertaken. Plans for 2^nd Phase Galleries, exhibit development and Discovery Center at RMNH, Bhopal were undertaken. Renovation and reconstruction of Mobile Museum was undertaken. Development of plans for Galleries and other features like Discovery Room, Bio-Science computer Room etc., of phase I of RMNH, Bhubaneswar were initiated.

**Acquisition of land and construction of building of NMNH. Renovation and updating of existing NMNH Galleries. Completion of 2^nd Phase of Galleries of RMNH, Mysore, Bhopal and Ist Phase at Bhubaneswar. Land is yet to be allotted by the Ministry of Urban Development. Works were initiated for completion of 2^nd Phase of Galleries and other infrastructures at RMNH, Mysore and Bhopal and Ist Phase of Galleries at Bhubaneswar were undertaken and completed during the year 2004-2005.

33. ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, AWARENESS & TRAINING

Ministry of Environment and Forests launched a Plan Scheme in 1983-84 on Environment Education and Awareness keeping in view the fact that spread of environmental education awareness and training are crucial to protect environment effectively. The basic objectives of this scheme are as below:

- Development of education/teaching material and aids in the formal education sector;

- To encourage non-governmental organisations, mass media and other concerned organisations for promoting environmental awareness, among the people at all level;

- To promote environmental education through existing education /scientific /research institutions

- To ensure training and man-power development in the environmental education; and

- To mobilize people’s awareness for preservation and conservation environment.

The achievement during the IXth Plan and goals set for the X Plan are as under:-

(Rs. in Crores)

S.No.	Name of the Activity	9^th Plan Outlay	Expenditure	Physical Targets/Achievements
1.	Env. Education & Training	23.00	24.12	No Quantitative targets were set for the schemes as such. However, the targets set for various programmes under the scheme have been successfully achieved. ____________________ * No Quantitative targets were set for the schemes as such. However, the targets set for various programmes under the scheme have been successfully achieved.
2.	Seminars/Symposia/ Workshops	1.50	1.53
3.	Grants in aid to professional societies & institutions and Publication of resource material.	0.50	0.50

*Grants in aid to professional societies and institutions for developing activities and projects in the field of environment were provided. Guidelines and performa for submission of projects were finalised.

II B Outlay for the Tenth Plan

(Rs. in crores)

Name of the Activity	10^th Plan Outlay	Goal set for 10^th Plan
Env. Education , Training and Awareness	125.00	It is not possible to set any quantitative targets for these schemes. However, the existing programmes will be continued.

34. ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION SYSTEM (ENVIS)

Under the Environmental Information System (ENVIS) Scheme centres known as ENVIS Centres are set up on different subjects. 25 ENVIS Centres have been established so far. Under the Scheme, a quarterly news letter ‘Enviro News’ and Paryavaran abstract an abstracting Journal are also published.

The achievement during the IXth Plan and goals set for the X Plan are as under:-

(Rs. in crores)

Programme	9^th Plan outlay	Expdt.	Physical Target & Achievement	10^th plan outlay	Goal set up for 10^th Plan and achievement
ENVIS	7.5	7.5	*	14	**

*Physical Target & Achievement

During the 9^th Plan 1 new ENVIS Centre on Eco-Tourism was set –up and all the 25 ENVIS Centres were monitored. The ENVIS network was gradually developed with the development of the website of each partner network in order to disseminate information to the users electronically.

Paryavaran Abstract a quarterly journal reporting Research in the field of Environment in the Indian context was published during the period.

Annual Report of the Ministry was published by ENVIS every year during the plan period.

Enviro News a quarterly newsletter was also brought out regularly during the plan period.

** Goal set up for 10^th Plan and achievement

1. All the 25 ENVIS Centres will be networked under a new ENVIS Home page

2. 96 ENVIS Nodes being setup under the EMCBTAP will also be networked and linked to the ENVIS homepage.

3. Paryavaran Abstract, ‘ENVIRONEWS’ Newsletter will be brought out regularly.

4. Annual Report of the ministry in every financial year will be coordinated and published.

5. The website of the Ministry at url: http://www.envfor.nic.in will be continuously updated and monitored.

35. CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE

Under the Centres of Excellence Scheme, nine Centres have been set up by the Ministry so far. These Centres have been set up in the fields of Environment Education, Ecology of Western Ghats, Mining Environment, Ornithology and Natural History, Environmental Management of Degraded Eco System, Conservation and Sustainable Utilisation of Tropical Plant Diversity and Animals and Environment, and Environmental Economics. These ten Centres are:-

(a) Centre for Environment Education, Ahmedabad.

(b) Centre for Ecological Sciences, Bangalore.

(c) Centre of Mining Environment, Dhanbad.

(d) C.P. Ramaswamy Aiyar Centre for Environment Education, Madras.

(e) Salim Ali Centre of Ornithology and Natural History, Coimbatore.

(f) Centre for Environmental Management of Degraded Eco-system, Delhi University.

(g) Tropical Botanical Garden and Research Institute, Thiruvananthapuram.

(h) Madras School of Economics, Chennai.

(i) Foundation for Revitalisation of Local Health Traditions, Bangalore.

The achievement during the IXth Plan and goals set for the X Plan are as under:-

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the Scheme	IXth Plan Outlay	Expdt.	Xth Plan Outlay	Goals set for Xth Plan
CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE	22.20	23.59	45.00	To strengthen awareness, research & training in the priority areas of environmental science through existing ten centres of excellence and to augment infrastructural and other facilities in these Centres.

36. NATIONAL NATURAL RESOURCES OF MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (NNRMS)

The main objective of the National Natural Resource Management System (NNRMS) Scheme is to utilise remote sensing technology with conventional methods of monitoring of natural resources such as land, water, forests, minerals, oceans for attaining sustainable development.

The achievement during the IXth Plan and goals set for the X Plan are as under:-

(Rs. in crores)

Programme	9^th Plan outlay	Expdt.	Physical Target & Achievement	10^th plan outlay	Goal set up for 10^th Plan and achievement
NNRMS	4	4	*	5	**

*Physical Target & Achievement

Projects in 23 identified areas were supported.

** Goal set up for 10^th Plan and achievement

The meeting of the Bio-Resources Committee (SC-B) set up by the Planning Commission will be periodically convened to identify the thrust areas and to support the projects under these areas. The Projects identified under the NNRMS scheme will be reviewed and monitored.

Supported projects identified under this scheme will be reviewed and monitored. The information generated by this project will be disseminated to all concerned users of the Ministry, Universities and other institutions.

37. ENVIRONMENT IMPACT ASSESSMENT

Environmental Impact Assessment is one of the well recognized management tools for incorporating environmental mitigation measures in planning, design and operation of developmental projects. Environmental clearance has been made mandatory since January, 1994 in respect of 30 developmental activities including Industry, Thermal Power, Mining, River Valley and Infrastructure projects etc. Environmental clearance to developmental projects is accorded as per the procedure laid down in the Impact Assessment Notification which inter-alia includes public hearing. The projects are apprised by Multi-disciplinary Expert Committees and necessary safeguard measures are stipulated for minimizing the environmental impacts of development projects. In addition to appraisal of projects, various studies are undertaken for evolving norms for disposal of effluents, emissions and health aspects etc. For evolving integrated coastal zone management approach, a number of studies and surveys have been planned for demarcation of sensitive areas in coastal stretches, areas suitable for activities such as tourism and economic zone etc. Digitization of Coastal Zone Management Plans is also proposed for various coastal stretches.

The achievement during the IXth Plan and goals set for the X Plan are as under:-

(Rs.in Crores)

Prog ramme	9^th Plan Outlay	Expdt	Physical Target	Achieve-ment	Xth Plan Outlay	Goals set for Xth Plan	Achievement till 31.3.2004
Environment Impact Assess-ment	7.00	8.50 *	Appraisal of all projects received for environmental clearance within the mandated period Pending application- Total Application Received -929 Pending -143 Total -1072	Total No. clearances granted -601 Total No. applications rejected/closed/ exempted -395 Grand total -996	13.00	1. Continuation of appraisal and grant of environmental clearance of projects . Total pending application -143 Total application received till 31.3.2004–698 Likely to be received during 2004-05 & 2005-06 - 1000 G. Total 1841 2. Reengineering of environmental Clearances process	1. Total clearances granted till 31.3.2004 -452 2. Total rejected/ closed/exempted -141 G.Total - 593 2. Consultants’ report examined and consultative process started on the reengineering process

· Excess expenditure incurred by CT Division

38. CLEAN TECHNOLOGY

Integration of environmental considerations into developmental process with optimal utilization of resources has been recognized as a key to sustainable development. It has become progressively more clear that ‘end of pipe’ strategies alone cannot resolve complex environmental problems. They do not eliminate pollution, but often transfer it from one media to another, require expensive pollution treatment equipment, discourage technological innovation towards achieving environmental benefits beyond compliance. Cleaner productions and cleaner technologies can ensure that there are no conflicts between growth and environment. Cleaner production brings economic benefits via increased resource efficiency, innovation and reduction of pollution control cost.

The programme on development and promotion of cleaner technologies was initiated in 1994 with the following objectives:-

(i) Formulation of sustainable Development Strategies.

(ii) Development & promotion of Cleaner Technologies.

(iii) Development of tools and techniques for pollution prevention.

All the above listed activities ultimately aim at achieving the concept of sustainable development by optimal use of natural resources and waste minimization. Various programmes and activities have been initiated over these years for the protection of environment.

The achievement during the IXth Plan and goals set for the X Plan are as under:-

(Rs. in crores)

Programme	IXth Plan Outlay	Expdt.	Physical Target	Physical Achievements	Xth Plan Outlay	Goals set for Xthe Plan
Development and promotion of clean technology	20.00	8.16	*	**	25.00	***

*Physical targets:

It was proposed to initiate studies on life cycle assessment, natural resource accounting and to take up demonstration project on clean technologies.

**Physical achievements:

Carrying Capacity Studies were initiated for five regions namely; Doon Valley, National Capital Region, Damodar River Basin, Tapi Estuary and Kochi Region. Out of these, four studies were completed during IXth Plan and fifth one on Greater Kochi Region has been completed during the year 2002-2003. Findings of these studies have been discussed with all the stakeholders.

Life Cycle Assessment Studies were initiated for three sectors namely; (i) steel, (ii) coal and lignite based thermal power sector and (iii) pulp and paper. Out of these, the studies at sl. No. (i) and (ii) have been completed while the 3^rd is progressing well.

A study on natural Resource Accounting for Upper Yamuna Basin has been completed. In addition other initiatives have also been undertaken to use and apply market based instrument for regional environment management in Hazira, industrial ecology opportunities and implementation of demonstration projects.

***Goals set for Xth Plan:

Life Cycle Assessment Studies have been identified as priority area during the Xth Plan for taking up studies in specified sectors. Other demonstration projects for implementation and promotion of cleaner technologies will be taken up during the Xth Plan.

39. INDUSTRIAL POLLUTION ABATEMENT THROUGH PREVENTIVE STRATEGIES

The Scheme is an amalgamation of the on-going three Schemes viz. Environmental Audit, Adoption of Clean Technologies in Small Scale Industries and Environmental Statistics and Mapping, which have been continuing since 8^th Five Year Plan and to continue during the Xth Five Year Plan. The Policy statement of abatement of pollution lays emphasis on preventive aspect of pollution abatement and promotion of technological inputs to reduce industrial pollution. It also states that authoritative statistical data on the environment is vital for developmental decision making. The preventive strategies for abatement of industrial pollution include environmental audit, waste minimization/cleaner production and environmental management systems.

The achievement during the IXth Plan and goals set for the X Plan are as under:-

(Rs. in Crores)

Programme	IX plan outlay	Expdt	Physical targets	Physical Achieve-ments	X plan outlay	Goals set for X plan	Achievements
Environmental Audit, Adoption of Clean Technology in Small Scale Industries, Environmental Statistics & Mapping and Waste Minimisation/Cleaner production	1.70	1.70	Promotion through sector wise training programmes for environmental audit, preparation of district wise Zoning atlas for siting of industries demonstration projects in Waste minimisation.		5.00	Continuation of programme of IX plan through Central and StatePollution Control Boards, institutions etc.	Modular Environ mental Audit Manuals Prepared, environ Mental Quality mapping in industrial locations, training etc.

40. ASSISTANCE FOR ABATEMENT OF POLLUTION AND ENVIRONMENT POLICY & LAW

The Scheme meets the need to strengthen the various State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs) and State Environment Departments for enforcing the statutory provisions for taking up pollution abatement measures. The Central Government has been funding the State Pollution Control Boards and State Environment Departments and other national research institutes. The purpose of funding is to strengthen the State Departments of Environment through additional technical manpower and State Pollution Control Boards through scientific analytic equipment that are expensive and hence cannot be procured on State Government’s own funds. Funds to the State Boards are released for equipment and specific studies and projects which would need to be completed within a specific time frame to meet the objective of Policy Statement for abatement of Pollution.

The achievement during the IXth Plan and goals set for the X Plan are as under:-

(Rs. in Crores)

Programme	IXth Plan Outlay	Expdt.	Physical Targets	Physical Achievement	Xth Plan Outlay	Goals set for Xth Plan	Physical Achievement
Assistance for Abatement of Pollution, Environment Policy & Law
Environment Policy & Law	1.25	0.82			1.40
Environment Policy & Legislation			Enactment of Acts	Enacted:- (i)National Environment Tribunal Act (ii)National Environment Appellate Authority Act		1. Revision / amendment of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Cess Act, 1977 as amended in 1991, to keep pace with increase in costs and the overall commitment in involving heavy financial liabilities. 2. Review of EPA 1986	1. The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Cess Act, 1977 amended in March 2003 was enforced by way of issue of a notification in May 2003. The amendments carried out in the Act are still to be finalised. 2. A notification for enforcement of the same has been issued in May, 2003. Review of EP Act is under consideration.
Ecomark			Publication of notification under Pollution Acts	10 notifications published		Promotion of eco-mark scheme with special thrust on education and creation of awareness building amongst the consumers.	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).
			Launch of publicity campaign	10 projects were awarded
			Development of criteria	19 notifications published
ISO - 14000 Certification						Some policy oriented studies on the feasibility of ISO 14000 certification would be given to research institutions based on the sectors of industry. The data generated from the above studies will be discussed in workshops, seminars and symposia. A training package would be developed and imparted to target groups. For the purpose of dissemination of information, assistance would be given for publication and other media campaign	Certification of Paryavaran Bhavan under ISO-14000: An Environment Management Plan for Paryavaran Bhavan has been taken up. A Core Group has been formed for the purpose. This Core Group meets every fortnight to sort out the problems / issues concerned
Market Based Instruments						The matter regarding introduction of Market Based Instruments for industrial pollution abatement is under consideration. Studies on the subject have been conducted. To deal with the range of pollution problems, a mix of regulatory and economic measures will be adopted	With a view to integrate Economic Instruments to internalise the cost of pollution and conserve resources, particularly, water, a Study was assigned on "Estimation of Pollution Load and Abatement Cost in Select Industries" for the purpose of Water Cess to National Institute of Public Finance & Policy (NIPFP) which was completed during the year.
Trade & Env.						1. Institutional capacity building For the 10th Five Year Plan, the scheme has been structured in the following ways for effective delivery mechanism with a view the sharpening the focus of the scheme and for effective monitoring: Policy oriented studies: A few studies (on multilateral agreements, WTO agreements, environmental certifications, national environmental standards and their implications on trade and vice versa etc.) including country specific cess studies will be undertaken with the help of concerned ministries and institutions. 2. After the completion of the scheme, it is expected that the target groups will be better equipped and well informed to have discussions/negotiations in various agreements on environment as well as on trade. The interface between trade and environment would be better understood and would help in taking informed decisions faster implementation of policies and programmes. Moreover, the trade and environment issued would be better institutionalized then they are today.	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. MoEF is contributing in the area of Trade & Environment by way of providing inputs to the nodal Ministry i.e. Ministry of Commerce on policy matters with respect to environment vis-à-vis trade. Workshops / seminars and symposia were also organised with the financial assistance provided by the Ministry The representative of the Ministry also participated in the 5^th WTO Ministerial Conference held in Cancun(Mexico). MoEF continued to contribute in the area of Trade & Environment by way of providing inputs to the nodal Ministry on various policy matters with reference to environment and trade. An amount of Rs. 9.40 lakhs was released to IIPA under the 3 years consultancy project assigned to them in 2003-04, for providing inputs on the policy issues relating to trade & environment. An inter-ministerial Consultation Group has been constituted under the co-chairmanship of Secy. (E&F) and Secy. (M/o Commerce). The Group has identified 4 generic issues for policy oriented studies relating to Trade & Environment. Expert Groups on each of these issues are being set up.
Assistance for Abatement of Pollution	10.00	13.52	Financial assistance to states for purchase of equipment, studies, projects, salary support for NE and Sikkim State SPCBs to meet the objectives of the Policy Statement for Abatement of Pollution.	Various SPCBs were assisted for strengthening their technical capabilities.	18.42*	Financial assistance to states for purchase of equipment, studies, projects, salary support for UT PCCs and NE & Sikkim State SPCBs to meet the objectives of the Policy Statement for Abatement of Pollution including Environmental Health.	During 2003-04 assistance was provided to 12 States and UT PCCs for strengthening of labs and salary support for technical staff and also Environmental Health.

* Excluding Rs.1.25 crores of PL Division

41. CIVIL CONSTRUCTION UNIT

Civil Construction Unit (CCU), headed by Chief Engineer (Civil), was set up in the Ministry of Environment & Forest in august 1987 for taking up important works of the Ministry on priority basis, in pursuance of the Government decision that major scientific departments with a substantial annual civil works budget, should have a Civil Construction Unit. The technical posts are manned by officers drawn from CPWD.

The achievement during the IXth Plan and goals set for the X Plan are as under:-

(Rs. in Crores)

S. No	Programme	IXth Plan Outlay	Expr.	Physical Target(no. of works)	Physical Achievement	Xth Plan outlay	Goals set for Xth (Plan)no.of works	Achieve ment (04/2002 to 10/2004)
1	Forestry & Wild life	16.20	18.40	98	54	24.50	114	35
2	Ecology & Environment	37.00	43.68	98	128	83.54*	70	49
3	EAP(DFID aided Major Head’4406’)	-	0.50	-	-	5.90	1	-
4	North Eastern Areas)	-	-	-	-	1.00	-	-
	Total	53.20	62.58	198	182	114.94	185	84

42. CENTRAL POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD

Central Pollution Control Board(CPCB) is an autonomous body under the aegis of the Ministry of Environment & Forest set up in September, 1974, under the provisions of the Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1974. CPCB which serves as a technical wing of MoEF and provide technical assistance to the State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs) / Pollution Control Committees (PCCs) for implementation of the provisions of various pollution control Acts. The CPCB also provides technical services to the MoEF for implementing the provisions of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.

The achievement during the IXth Plan and goals set for the X Plan are as under:-

(Rs. in Crores)

Program	BE	Actual Expdt.	Physical Target	Physical Achievements
Prevention & Control of Pollution: Central Pollution Control Board	32.00	36.96	To undertake survey and monitoring for assessment of water and air quality, under take the analysis of pollutants, organized training programs, develop standards & guidelines, compliance of industries to the prescribed standards, Inventorisation of hazardous waste generating industries and organize mass awareness programs.	Monitored water quality of rivers, lakes and coastal water through SPCBs at 507 locations. Ambient Air Quality has been taken-up at 290 locations in 92 cities/towns. Monitoring of significant parameters like Benzene & Poly-Aromatic -Hydrocarbons (PAHs) have been taken-up. Sanitation Status reports relating to class-I cities and class-II towns prepared. To strengthen the capabilities of SPCBs, regular Analytical Quality Control tests have been conducted. Standards have been notified for important categories of industries such as coalmines, textile, coke-ovens, integrated iron & steel, noise standards for D.G. Sets, primary water quality criteria for bathing waters & standards for firecrackers & battery manufacturing units. Various training programs were organized/ sponsored for officials of CPCB/ SPCBs/ PCCs. Regular follow-up were taken-up with respect to 17 categories of highly polluting industries and follow up actions were maintained with SPCBs in respect of implementation of action points in critically polluted areas for restoration of environmental quality. Preparation of Environmental Atlas for siting of industries in India has been completed. The performance of treatment technologies for cleaner production, Sewage treatment plants, risk assessment in chemical industries, control of noise level from diesel generator sets, root zone treatment technology for industrial and domestic effluents have been taken-up. CPCB participated in various exhibitions organized by different agencies. Several technical reports were brought out. Inventorisation of hazardous waste generating industries was completed. Standards for leachate from hazardous waste dumpsite have been developed. Assessment of hazardous waste disposal facilities in industries and follow-ups of Committees constituted for hazardous wastes/chemicals were taken-up.

IIB. OUTLAY FOR X^TH PLAN:

(Rs. in Crores)

Program	X^th Plan Outlay	Goals for X^thplan	Anticipated Achievements
Central Pollution Control Board	100.00	Strengthening of National Ambient Air Quality Program (NAMP). Preparation of State wise Environmental Status Reports & action points for prevention of pollution in metro-cities. Strengthening of monitoring capabilities in CPCB as well as SPCBs/ PCCs. Ensuring installation pollution control devices in large & medium polluting units. Ensuring installation of pollution control devices in small-scale industries (SSIs) located in industrial estates are covered under CETPs. State specific programmes relating to prevention & control of pollution. Environmental Impact Studies on human health. Implementation of MSW rules, BMW rules PWM Rules, Batteries Rules, Hazrdous Mangment Ruels etc. Treatment & disposal facilities will be also be ensured in this period.	Efforts will be made to implement the set goals.

43. ASSISTANCE TO BOTANIC GARDENS

The scheme was initiated during 1991-92 to promote ex-situ conservation and propagation of rare and endemic plant genetic resources in different regions of the country through a network of botanic gardens. Under this scheme, one time non-recurring financial assistance is provided to existing botanic gardens for strengthening their infrastructural facilities to facilities conservation and propagation of rare and endemic plant species of the region.

The achievement during the IXth Plan and goals set for the X Plan are as under:-

(Rs. in Crores)

Programme	IXth Plan Outlay	ActualExpdt.	Physical Targets	Physical Achievements	Xth Plan Outlay	Goals set for X Plan	Achievements
Assistance for Regional Botanical Gardens	5.00	5.45	To provide one time financial assistance to about 50 botanical gardens.	93 Botanical Gardens were provided financial support	15.00	To provide one-time financial assistance to existing as well as new botanical gardens for improving their infrastructural facilities ex-situ conservation of rare and endangered plants species.	40 Botanical Gardens were provided financial assistance.

44. RESEARCH AND ECOLOGICAL REGENERATION (R&D)

Ministry of Environment & 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 organisations. The primary objectives are to develop strategies, technologies and methodologies for better environment management and also create infrastructure and a pool of trained manpower to shoulder the responsibility 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 achievement during the IXth Plan and goals set for the X Plan are as under:-

(Rs. in crores)

Programme	9^th Plan outlay	Exp.	Physical Target	Physical Achiev.	10^th Plan outlay	Goals set for 10^th plan	Achiev.
Research And Development	17.00	17.54	1. During the 9^th plan, 30-review meetings to review the progress of on-going projects were proposed. 2. During the 9^th plan, 30-meetings of Advisory Committee for considerat-ion of new projects were proposed.	1. During the 9^th plan, 30-review meetings to review the progress of on-going projects were organized. 2. During the 9^th plan, 30-meetings of Advisory Committee for considerat-ion of new projects were organized	24.00	During the 10^th plan, 30-review meetings to review the progress of on-going projects have been proposed 2. During the 10^th plan, 30-meetings of Advisory Committee for consideration of new projects have been proposed.	Up to Oct’04 11-review meetings have been organized. 2. Up to Oct’04 10-meetings of the Advisory Committee for consideration of new proposals have been organized.

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

G.B. Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment & Development, Kosi‑Katarmal, Almora was established during Pt. Pant's birth centenary year in August 1988, as an autonomous Institute of the Ministry of Environment & Forests. The Institute is identified as a focal agency to advance scientific knowledge, to evolve integrated management strategies, to show their efficacy for conservation of natural resources, and to ensure environmentally sound‑sustainable development in the entire Indian Himalayan region. The Institute has also established linkages with National and International

organizations committed to environment and development linked issues in the Mountain Regions.

(Rs. in Crores)

Programme	9^th Plan* Out lay	Exp.	Physical Target	Physical Achievements	10^th Plan Out lay Proposed	Goals set for X^th Plan	Achieve-ment
G.B. Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment & Development	28.15 (24.59)	24.25	1. Initiation of focused R&D programmes in identified priority areas. 2. Construction of building complex at Katarmal (HQs) and initiation of construction at Kullu (HP) and Panthang (Sikkim).	1. Seven core programme were fully operational. A number of R&D programes were initiated through these 7 Cores of the Institute and some of these were completed. 2. Building complex at the HQs were completed. Works at Kullu & Panthang were also completed and campus at Kullu is made fully functional.	31.57	*	**
Integrated Eco-development Research Programme (IERP) for Himalayan Region.	2.78 (2.10)	2.15	To support location specific activities throughout the Indian Himalayan Region.	59 (R&D) projects were sanctioned to the various organizations in 10 Himalayan states of the country. Nine R&D projects were completed in all the respects during the 9^th plan period.	3.43

Value shown in parenthesis is actual amount release.

G.B. Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment & Development

*Physical Targets

1. Strengthening of 7 R&D Core Programmes initiated in the preceding plan period at the HQs and through 4 units. Facilities and activities, which need to be initiated, include dcumentation/ publication cell / Hindi Rajbhasa cell, planning & coordination cell.

2. Documentation of traditional practices, research in medicinal plant, glacier studies and traditional water management in the Himalayan Region need to be strengthened.

3. Completion of Pangthang campus and strengthening of infrastructure facilities in existing campuses of the institute at Kullu & Gangtok & H.Q. at Katarmal, Almora.

**Physical Achievements

1. R & D activities under 7 core programmes as per approved annual plan by the Science Advisory Committee (SAC) and Governing Body of Institute are successfully continued.

2. Pangthang campus made functional and other work initiated.

3. Targets will be achieved within the plan period.

Integrated Eco-development Research Programme (IERP) for Himalayan Region.

*Physical Targets

Continuation of support to ongoing R&D projects and initiation of new location specific projects throughout Indian Himalayan Region.

**Physical Achievements

All ongoing projects would be completed during the Plan period and several new projects for location specific activities would be initiated. Dissemination of findings will also be augmented.

46. HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES MANAGEMENT

Hazardous Substances Management Scheme deals with management of chemical emergencies and hazardous substances in the country. The activities are carried out under three thrust areas i.e. Chemical Safety, Sound Management of Hazardous Wastes and Municipal Solid Wastes. The following Rules have been notified so far to ensure environmentally sound management of hazardous substances and wastes in the country;

§ Manufacture, Use, Import, Export and Storage of Hazardous Micro-organisms and Genetically Engineered Organisms or Cells Rules 1989

§ Manufacture, Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemicals Rules 1989/2000

§ Hazardous Waste (Management & Handling) Rules 1989/2000/2003;

§ The Public Liability Insurance Act, 1995

§ The Chemical Accidents (Emergency Planning, Preparedness & Response) Rules 1996

§ Biomedical Wastes (Management & Handling ) Rules 1998/2000/2003;

§ Utilization of Flyash Notification 1999/2003

§ Recycled Plastic (Manufacture & Usage) Rules1999/2003

§ Municipal Solid Waste (Management & Handling) Rules 2000;

§ Batteries (Management & Handling) Rules 2001

These Rules are being modified/amended from time to time.

The three International Conventions namely the Basel Convention on the Control of Trans-boundary Movement of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal, the Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent (PIC) Procedure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade and the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) are also dealt with under the Scheme.

The achievement during the IXth Plan and goals set for the X Plan are as under:-

(Rs. in crores)

Programme	IXth Plan Outlay	Expendt	Physical target	Physical Achievements	Xth Plan outlay	Goals set for Xth Plan	Achievements
Hazardous Substances Management	22.00	13.94	**	***	70.00 (revised to 35.00 after mid term appraisal)	****	##

** Physical Targets for IXth Plan

· Strengthening of HSM structure in the States

· Accident, Prevention and Emergency preparedness

· Crisis Management during chemical accidents

· Notification of new regulations & amendment of existing ones as and when necessary

· Implementation of the various notified Rules.

· Identification of site, site remediation and establishment of disposal facilities for hazardous wastes including biomedical wastes

· Management of Municipal Solid Wastes

· Capacity building, strengthening of infrastructure and training of personnel in SPCBs/PCC

· Creation of awareness among all stakeholders about the various Rules and Regulations relating to hazardous substances management

*** Achievements of IXth Plan

· HSM Structures created in all the States and are being strengthened regularly.

· Off-site emergency plans prepared in 12 districts

· Central Crisis Group and Coordination Committee constituted and meetings held regularly

· New Rules/Amendment Rules brought out for management & handling of specific wastes such as biomedical wastes, lead acid batteries, flyash, recycled plastics, municipal solid waste etc.

· Sites for setting up common facilities for treatment, storage and disposal of hazardous wastes (TSDF) have been identified in several States.

· Financial assistance provided for establishment of 2 TSDFs – one in Trans-Thane Creek (TTC), Maharashtra and the other in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh.

· A new Registration Scheme initiated for recycling/reprocessing used/waste oil, used lead acid batteries and other non-ferrous metal wastes in an environmentally sound manner.

· Registration granted to 119 units recycling/reprocessing hazardous wastes.

· Financial assistance provided to SPCBs/PCCs for better implementation of the various Rules relating to hazardous substances management.

**** Goals for Xth Plan

· Continuation of District Hazard Analysis and preparation of off-site Emergency Plans.

· Setting up of Emergency Response Centres.

· Providing support to Poison Control Centres.

· Preparation of National & State Inventories on hazardous wastes generation as per HW Rules 2003.

· Setting up of common Treatment , Storage and Disposal Facilities (TSDF) for industrial hazardous wastes.

· Inventorization of illegal hazardous wastes dump sites & preparation of remediation plans for the same

· Harmonization of hazardous wastes with the EXIM Policy to regulate the export/import of these wastes.

· Banning the import & export of hazardous wastes listed in Annexe 8 of the Basel Convention, in phases.

· Setting up of Demonstration Plants for Management of Municipal Solid Wastes including Plastic Wastes.

· Guidelines/projects on Fly-ash utilization.

· Strengthening of SPCBs/PCCs for better implementation of various Rules relating to HSM.

· 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 stake-holders.

· Fulfilling of national obligations under the 3 international conventions handled by the Division.

· Strict and effective implementation of the various Rules on hazardous substances management notified and amended from time to time.

· Preparation of guidelines/guidance documents on identified thrust areas

· Implementation of the directions of the Supreme Court on hazardous waste management.

## Achievements of X Plan (April 2002 to 13.12.2004)

· 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 & emergency planning and management of hazardous wastes, biomedical wastes & municipal solid wastes.

· Grants provided to 4 TSDFs- one at Andhra Pradesh, one in Maharashtra & 2 in Gujarat.

· TSDF proposals from Karnataka, T.N, Haryana, W.B. & Punjab under examination.

· Final report on harmonization of hazardous wastes with the EXIM Policy of the country received and being examined.

· Registration Scheme transferred to CPCB under Hazardous Wastes (Management & Handling) Amendment Rules 2003.

· Hazardous Wastes (Management & Handling) Amendment Rules 2003 notified on 20^th May 2003.

· Hazardous Wastes (Management & Handling) Amendment Rules 2004 notified on 19^th July 2004.

· Recycled Plastics (Manufacture & Usage) Amendment Rules notified on 17^th June,2003.

· The Fly ash Amendment Notification issued on 27^th August,2003.

· The Bio Medical Wastes (Management & Handling) Amendment Rules, notified on 17^th September, 2003.

· One time Registration granted to 47 importers of new lead acid batteries, under the Batteries Rules, 2001

· Studies on measurement of dioxins from incinerators of bio-medical waste management facility and plastic waste management being initiated.

· Proposals for setting up of demonstration plants in different cities of the country for management of municipal solid waste being examined.

· Under the study “ A Preliminary Enabling Activity Project to prepare National Implementation Plan (NIP) for POPs” assigned earlier to ITRC, Luncknow with UNIDO as the executing agency under GEF assistance, ITRC has submitted a draft final report to the Ministry.

· Regular participation in the various Technical Meetings of the Basel, POP & PIC Conventions & follow-up action continued.

· A Monitoring Committee constituted to oversee that the orders of the Supreme Court in WP657/95 are implemented in time.

· Seven meetings of the SCMC held and 4 quarterly reports submitted to the Supreme Court.

47. BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION

The matters concerning Conservation of Biological Diversity, its sustainable use and fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising out of the use of biological resources and knowledge are dealt under the Biological Diversity Conservation Scheme. Under the scheme, a comprehensive project for preparation of National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan(NBSAP) was launched aimed at producing a series of planning documents relating to ecological security and livelihood of people most dependent on natural resources. In addition, Matters relating to Convention on Biological Diversity, Bio-safety and Legislation are also dealt under the scheme.

A technical policy core group set up under NBSAP project has prepared the draft of the National Plan. The Biological Diversity Act, 2002 was passed by the Parliament and got accent of the President. The Act provides for establishment of National Biodiversity Authority, State Biodiversity Boards and Local level Biodiversity Management Committees. The National Biodiversity Authority has already been established at Chennai. The notification bringing selected sections of the Act into force has been issued on 1^st Oct,2003.

The achievement during the IXth Plan and goals set for the X Plan are as under:-

(Rs. in Crores)

Programme	IXth Plan outlay	Expdt.	Physical target	Physical Achievements	Xth Plan outlay	Goals set for Xth Plan	Achievements.
Bio-diversity Conservation	6.00	2.88	*	**	12.00	***	****

* Physical Targets

- To facilitate implementation of National Action Plan on biodiversity.

- Formulation and implementation of legislation on biodiversity.

- Implementation of Cartagena Biosafety Protocol and

- Genetic Engineering Approval Committee.

** Physical Achievements.

Adopting a consultative process with the stakeholders, a National Policy and Action Strategy on Biological Diversity has been drawn up as a macro-level statement of strategies, gaps and further actions needed for conservation, sustainable use and strategies and realization of actual and potential value of biological diversity.

The NBSAP project undertook assessment and stocktaking of biodiversity related information at state level including distribution of endemic and endangered species and site specific threats and pressures. These detailed State level action plans have been consolidated and a national level action plan has been developed.

The legislation passed by Parliament, primarily addresses the issues concerning access to genetic resources and associated knowledge by foreign individuals, institutions or companies, and equitable sharing of Biodiversity.

The Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety, the first international regulatory framework for safe transfer, handling and use of living Modified Organisms ( LMOs) was negotiated under the aetgis of the Convention on the Convention on Biological Diversity. The Protocol seeks to protect biological diversity from the potential risks posed by living modified organisms resulting from modern biotechnology. The protocol was adopted on 29^th January, 2000. The protocol has been signed by 103 countries ( except USA). India has acceded to the Biosafety Protocol on 17^th January, 2003. The Protocol has come into force on the 11^th September, 2003. The mandate of the Genetic Engineering Approval Committee ( GEAC) constituted under Rules for the Manufacture, Use, Import, Export and Storage of Hazardous Microorganisms Genetically Engineered Organisms or Cells 1989 issued by the Ministry of Environment and Forests under the Environment ( Protection) Act, 1986, is to approve large scale trials and release of recombinant products. In recent past, research on recombinant products in India has increased manifold.

*** Goals set for X plan.

§ Enactment and implementation of the biodiversity legislation, including preparation of People’s Biodiversity Registers.

§ Preparation of NBSAP final project document.

§ Implementation of action plan on biodiversity and internalization of biodiversity concerns in sectoral and cross-sectoral programmes.

§ Implementation of obligations under Cartagena Biosafety Protocol.

§ Implementation of a biosafety regulatory framework in the country, including matters related to GEAC.

§ Conservation of medicinal plants.

§ Conservation and management of sacred groves.

§ Conservation of coastal and marine biodiversity, including mangroves and coral reefs.

*** Achievements of Xth Plan.

§ Both the Houses of Parliament passed the Biological Diversity Bill, 2002 and Hon’ble President accented the Bill. The Biological Diversity Rules , 2004 has also been notified.

§ Under the NBSAP project, action plans at state/Union territory level, sub-state level eco-regional level &, thematic level have been prepared.

§ Cabinet approval for India’s ratification of the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety.

§ Conditional approval for release of India’s first transgenic crop – Bt Cotton, into environment. Implementation of these schemes is underway.

48. CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT OF WETLANDS, MANGROVES AND CORAL REEFS

The Scheme on Conservation and Management of Mangroves and Coral Reefs was initiated in 1986 with the objectives of conservation and protection of the Mangrove Eco-system from further degradation; afforestation of degraded Mangroves areas; Maintenance of genetic diversity especially of the threatened and endemic species and creation of awareness among the people on importance of

Mangrove Ecosystem and the need for conservation.

The achievement of the scheme during the 9^th Plan and goals set for 10^th Plan are given below:

(Rs. in Crores)

Scheme	9^th Plan Outlay	Exp.	Physical targets	Physical achievements	Xth Plan outlay	Goals set for Xth Plan	Achievements
Conservation & management of Wetlands	Rs.14.00 crores (RE)	Rs. 13.00 crores	Implementation of Management Action Plan of 20 identified wetlands	Implemented Management Action Plans (MAPs) on 18 wetlands except Kabar (Bihar) and Ujni (Maharashtra).	30.00	Physical: 27 wetlands + 38 newly identified wetlands and R&D activities Financial: 30.00*	Physical: MAPs of 27 identified wetlands+ 38 newly identified wetlands and research projects Financial: 15.60
Conservation & management of mangroves & corals	Rs.14.00 crores (RE)	Rs. 13.18 Crores	Implementation of management action plan (MAP) of identified mangroves & coral reef areas	Implemented MAPs of 24 mangrove areas & 4 coral reef areas.	Rs. 24.00 crore	Implementation of MAPs for identified mangroves and coral reefs sanctioning of research projects	Implemented Management Action Plans (MAPs) on 20 mangrove areas & 3 coral reefs areas.

* The additional requirement will be Rs 4.00 corers in view of the Col No 2 .

Achievements :

Wetlands :

i) A Directory of Wetlands has been prepared indicating 2107 natural wetlands and 65253 man made wetlands, occupying an area of 4.1 million hectares.

ii) A country wide survey and mapping of wetlands has been carried out using Remote Sensing Technology.

iii) Information on the status of 183 wetlands has been compiled which are considered as Wetlands of national/International importance.

iv) The guidelines for the preparation of management action plans have been formulated which include components such as protection, catchment area treatment, sustainable fisheries development, wildlife conservation, pollution control, weed control, siltation control and generating awareness about values and functions of wetlands.

v) Management Action Plans have been prepared for 25 out of 27 identified wetlands which are at the various stages of implementation.

vi) Catchment area, which controls the ecological functioning of water bodies, has been identified as a key component.

vii) Research projects have been supported to provide technical and scientific inputs to address the problem of wetland conservation.

viii) State level Steering Committees have been constituted for the formulation and implementation of Management Action Plans for identified wetlands. At the apex, the National Committee advises the Government on policy, planning and implementation of the programme.

ix) Wetland Authorities have been set up in some States, viz., Loktak Development Authority in Manipur, the Chilka Development Authority in Orissa and the Lakes and Waterways Authority in Jammu and Kashmir.

(x) 13 new sites from India were declared as Ramsar sites of international importance in addition to existing six sites. . Six sites are in the process of being designated as Ramsar sites and 6 more sites are being processed. This is as per our commitment made in CoP7 meeting held in Costa Rica in May, 1999 on intervention of Wetland International where India committed to declare 25 more sites during the triennium.

(xi) Ramsar Conservation Award has been given to Chilka Development Authority in India for ecological intervention of Chilka lake. This is for the first time that any Asian country has been given such award.

(xii) India actively participated in CEPA programme of Ramsar Bureau and sponsored the Draft Resolution with other four countries. This resolution was adopted in CoP 8 meeting held in Valencia in November, 2002 without any amendment.

(xiii) Five regional workshops on wetland conservation have been organized for Western, Southern, Eastern, North Eastern and Central regions at Ahmedabad, Cochin, Bhubaneswar, Imphal and Bhopal respectively. Recommendations emerging out of these workshops are being compiled and will be sent to user agencies.

Mangroves & Corals

Achievements :

· The Ministry provides grants to the State Government/UT on an annual basis both for plantation of mangroves and rehabilitation of degraded mangrove areas.

· During the 10^th Five Year Plan, an outlay of Rs. 24 crores has been made for conservation and management of mangroves and coral reefs in the country.

· 35 mangrove and 4 coral reefs areas in the country have been identified for intensive conservation and management.

· Protection measures for mangroves have been intensified.

· During COP-8, the Department of Posts in collaboration with MOEF brought out four commemorative stamps and a first day cover displaying the beauty and grandeur of mangroves.

· Status of Mangroves in the country have been reviewed and publication is underway.

· The mangroves in India comprise 69 species under 42 genera and 28 families. India is home to some of the best mangroves in the world.

· The Ministry has established a National Mangrove Genetic Resources Centre in Orissa.

· Two mangrove species are endemic to India. One species is Rhizophora annamalayana, occurring in Pichavaram, Tamil Nadu. Another species is Heritiera kanikensis that exists only in Bhitarkanika of Orissa.

· Sunderbans (West Bengal) have been included in the World List of Biosphere Reserves by UNESCO. They represent the largest stretch of mangroves in the country.

49. BIOSPHERE RESERVE

The scheme on Biosphere Reserve was initiated in 1986 for in-situ conservation of representative ecosystem of major bio-geographic zone of global importance. Sustainable development, protection research, monitoring, education, training and information exchange are major components of the scheme. The 13 Biosphere Reserves designated so far in the State of Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Meghalaya, Andaman & Nicobar, Assam, West Bengal, Orissa, Arunachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Sikkim. Central assistance is provided under central sector scheme to the State Governments for implementation of approval items of activities. Research projects are supported to understand ecosystem functions and structure.

The achievement of the scheme during the 9^th Plan and goals set for 10^th Plan are given below:

(Rs. in Crores)

Programme	IXth Plan Outlay	Exp.	Physical targets	Physical Achievements	Xth Plan Outlay	Goals set for X Plan	Achievements
Biosphere Reserve	20.00	21.41	Funding for management and research for existing Biosphere Reserves.	Funds were provided for management of existing BRs and research.	35.00	To designate 3 new sites as Biosphere Reserve and bring existing as well as new BRs on world network of BRs	One new BR has been designated and one existing BR has been recognized on world network.

50. INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION

Ministry of Environment & Forests is the nodal agency in the Government of India for United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), South Asia Cooperative Environment Program (SACEP) and International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), Annual Membership Contributions are made to these organizations by the Ministry. The Ministry also functions as the nodal agency for participation in international agreements such as the Convention on Wetlands, Basel Convention on Transboundary Movement of Hazardous Substances, Convention on Biological Diversity, Framework Convention on Climate Change, Montreal Protocol on Substances that deplete the Ozone Layer and the Convention to Combat Desertification, etc.

Within the Ministry, IC&SD Division is the functional window for all the international issues, such as the above and others such as Bilateral Programs, trainings abroad, National Environment Council (NEC), matters relating to international regional bodies like SAARC, SACEP, EU, World Bank, ESCAP etc. and projects under Global Environment Facility (GEF) and sustainable development issues such as State of Environment Reporting at State/UT level, development of sustainable development strategies, sustainable development indicator etc.

The achievement of the scheme during the 9^th Plan and goals set for 10^th Plan are given below:

(Rs. in crores)

Programme	IXth Plan Outlay	Expdt.	Physical Targets	Physical Achievements	Xth Plan Outlay	Goals set for X Plan	Achievements
International Cooperation	31.00	29.40	Existing activities including contributions to international organisations and participation various international meetings to continue. Implementation of externally aided projects funded by ICEF, UNDP/ Government of India CCF Programme.	All the activities were implemented as per schedule.	57.00	Existing activities and contributions to international organisations to continue. Implementation of continuing and new externally aided projects.	All the activities have so far been implemented as per schedule.

51. ADAPTATION & CAPACITY BUILDING PROJECT ON CLIMATE CHANGE

This scheme was initiated during the year 2002-03. India hosted the Eight Conference of Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change from 23^rd October to 1^st November, 2002 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. Over 4300 delegates from all over the world attended

the Conference, making it one of the biggest international event of its kind ever held in the country.

(Rs. in crores)

Name of the Scheme	Xth Plan Outlay	Goals set for the Xth Plan	Achievements
Adaptation & Capacity Building Project on Climate Change	30.00
		Organisation of important events on Climate Change issues.	COP-8 organised during 23^rd October – 1^st November 2002, was a big success. More than 4000 delegates from all over the world attended the Conference. A Climate Change Technology Bazaar and related workshops were organised from 10-13 November 2003 in New Delhi. 22^nd Plenary of IPCC was successfully organised in New Delhi from 8 – 11 November, 2004
		Activities relating to adaptation to climate change	Participated in Seminars/ Workshops, etc.
		Capacity building at appropriate levels for taking climate change considerations in social, economic and development planning	Participated in Seminars/ Workshops, etc.
		Impact assessment including impacts on food and water resources, eco-system and bio-diversity, human settlements and human health	Analysed the impacts in India’s Initial Communication to UNFCCC.
		Promotion of scientific and technological research and systematic observation with the view to furthering understanding of climate change	Publications on Climate Change and in India’s Initial Communication to UNFCCC were brought out..
		Education, training and public awareness	A Website on ‘Climate Change’ was launched. Climate Change Film prepared / shown
		Enhancement of international co-operation in pursuance of the objectives of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change	India’s position on ‘Climate Change’ was strengthened in Conference of Parties to the UNFCCC and various international meetings.

Note: As this Scheme was initiated during Xth Plan, information for Ixth Plan is Nil.

52. ESTABLISHMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AUTHORITIES, COMMISSIONS AND

TRIBUNALS

(Rs. in crores)

Programme	IX Plan Outlay	Expdt.	Physical Target	Physical Achieve-ment	Xth Plan Outlay	Goals set for Xth Plan	Achievements
National Envn. Appellate Authority Loss of Ecology (Prevention and Payments of Compensation) Authority for Tamil Nadu Environment Pollution (Prevention & Control) & other Authorities	13.00	12.76	*	**	15.00 for all the Envn. Authorites.	Nil, as the Authorities have to take action as per their terms of reference.	All the Authorities have completed the work as mentioned in the terms of reference

* Physical Target: National Envn. Appellate Authority has been set up under NEAA Act 1997 to hear appeals. Other two Authorities have been set as per the directions of Hon’ble Supreme Court.

** Physical Achievement: All the Envn. Authorities are required to take action as per their terms of reference.

The NEAA is a statutory judicial Authority and the other two Authorities have also been set up as per the directions of Hon’ble Supreme Court and therefore, do not operate any programme nor implement any Schemes. Hence the information on the review of IX Plan may be treated as Nil. An outlay of Rs. 15.00 crores has been made for Xth Plan for establishment of Environment Authorities and Commissions and Tribunals.

53. INDUSTRIAL POLLUTION CONTROL PROJECTS:

(EXTERNALLY AIDED SCHEMES)

WORLD BANK AIDED INDUSTRIAL POLLUTION PREVENTION PROJECT

The main objectives of the scheme are to promote cost-effective pollution abatement from industrial sources. The Project focused on the most pollution industrial sectors as defined by GOI ( 17 industrial sub-sectors) and comprised of three components, viz. (i) industrial (ii) Investment (iii) Technical Assistance. Under this scheme, funds released by GOI were reimbursed by the World Bank. The participating States under this Scheme were – Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh (including Chattishgarh). This Scheme started in 1995 and closed on 30^th November, 2002. The residual activities of the Scheme have been included in the World Bank aided EMCBTA Project.

The targets/achievements for 9^th Plan and goals set for 10^th Plan are given below:

(Rs. in crores)

Programme	IXth Plan Outlay	Expdt.	Physical Targets	Physical Achievement	Xth Plan Outlay	Goals set for Xth Plan	Physical Achievement
World Bank Aided Pollution Control Project	100.76	100.76			10.00
a. Industrial Pollution Control Project (Phase-I)			Procurement of equipment for the four SPCBs viz., UP. TN, Gujarat and Maharashtra	Equipments have been procured under IFB 1A and B
			Construction of laboratories for the four project SPCBs	Laboratories have been constructed at UP, TN and Maharashtra SPCBs
			Training of SPCB personnel	Training was imparted to PCB personnel in the various subjects of Environment Management
			Construction of CETPs	83 CETPs were constructed
			Award of Demonstration Projects	12 Demonstration projects were completed
			Award of projects under TA Component
b. Industrial Pollution Prevention Project (Phase-II)			Procurement of equipment for 5 Project SPCBs, viz., Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, M.P., Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh	Equipment worth Rs. 18.98 crores were procured and installed at the SPCBs		Procurement of laboratory & monitoring equipment by Project SPCBs through local shopping	Equipment has been procured through local shopping.
			Provision of facilities for the laboratories in the SPCBs of the five States mentioned above	Work completed		Procurement of Field Sampling Vans for the Project SPCBs	7 Sampling Vans each were procured for APPCB, KSPCB, MPPCB and 2 for Chhattisgarh ECB
			Imparting of training to the personnel of PCBs	The domestic component of the training programme has been successfully implemented and 439 officers of SPCBs, MoEF & CPCB have undergone training in a total of 18 modules. Modules for foreign training have been identified. These are proposed to be implemented under the World Bank aided EMCBTA Project.		Procurement of laboratory & monitoring equipment by project SPCBs through local shopping	Training modules for overseas training were identified. However, the same could not be implemented for want of time as IPPP closed on 30.11.2002. The modules are proposed to be implemented under the World Bank aided ‘Environment Management Capacity Building Technical Assistance Project’.
			Provision of funds to industries for waste water recycling projects	This work has been completed		Procurement of Field Sampling Vans for the Project SPCBs	This was carried out satisfactorily
			Provision of funds to Gujarat for software procurement and training under the GIS and CIMS Project	The work has already been completed.		Completion of overseas training programme & equipment specific training for SPCB officials	The Study was conducted satisfactorily
			Identification of waste minimisation circle for large and small industries. Identification and training of Consultants	More than 100 Waste Minimisation Circles were established in various industrial sectors		Finalisation of the Laboratory Guidance Manual in consultation with US (EPA) for adoption by SPCBs	Senior Scientists of this Ministry, CPCB/SPCBs were sent on a Study Tour to US (EPA) laboratories and to attend a workshop on ‘Laboratory Quality Systems’ in USA to know about the functioning of labs there
						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	Road Shows were organised by KSPCB to enable exchange of information for other SPCBs
						Organization of US-EPA Study Tour for improving the understanding of Sr. Scientific Officers regarding Laboratory Quality Systems	The Study was initiated in September, 2002. However, due to shortage of time, the Study could not be completed. It is proposed to complete the study under the on-going World Bank aided EMCBTA Project.
						Organisation of Road Shows	*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.
						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/MIS 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

54. COMMON EFFLUENT TREATMENT PLANTS (CETPs)

The concept of the Common Effluent Treatment arose in order to make a co-operative movement for the pollution control in small-scale industrial sectors. The main objective of the CETP was, therefore, to reduce the treatment cost to be borne by an individual member unit to a water conservation were prime objectives of the CETP. The Concept of Common Effluent Treatment Plant (CETP) was envisaged to treat the effluent emanating from the clusters of compatible small scale industries. It was also envisaged that burden of various Government authorities working for controlling pollution and monitoring of water pollution control could be reduced once the CETPs are implemented and commissioned.

This programme has been spread over to all the States in India. The financing pattern for the CETPs consists of 20% promoter’s contribution and a grant from the remaining could be availed as a loan from the any financial institutions.

The CETPs are managed by a CETP Company, formed by the small-scale industrial units intending to construct a CETP. This company has various office bearers to supervise the operation and maintenance of CETP. The State Pollution Control Board makes periodical monitoring of the operation, maintenance as well as statutory requirement of the individual CETP so as to control pollution from the small scale industrial units.

The targets/achievements for 9^th Plan and goals set for 10^th Plan are given below:

(Rs. in Crores)

Programme	IXth Plan Outlay	Expdt.	Physical Target	Physical Achievements	Xth Plan Outlay	Goals set for Xth Plan	Achievements
Common Effluent Treatment Plants	4.50	1.50	Construction of CETPs in the Small Scale Industrial clusters	Since the World Bank Projects has been over and that the CETP component has to be funded out of GOI Budget, a new SFC has been prepared and approved during 2001-02. Therefore, Rs. 1.50 crores only has been utilised.	25.00	Construction of CETPs in the Small Scale Industrial clusters	Projects are being funded for construction of CETPs and controlling the pollution load.

55. REIMBURSEMENT OF WATER CESS

As per the provisions of the Scheme, various SPCBs/PCCs in the country deposit the water cess in the Consolidated Fund of India. As per the 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.

(Rs. in Crores)

Programme	IXth Plan Outlay	Expdt.	Physical Target	Physical Achievements	Xth Plan Outlay	Goals set for Xth Plan
Reimbursement of Water Cess	Nil as it falls under Non-Plan.	Nil	Nil	Nil	Nil as it falls under Non-Plan.	Since the expenditure is being met from the Non-Plan budget and is made on the basis of the collection and deposit of water cess in the Consolidated Fund of India, no outlay has been proposed for X Plan.

56. TAJ PROTECTION MISSION

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 percent (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 as 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.

Under the scheme Taj Protection Mission, 10 schemes for Rs. 222.21 crores were approved by EFC in its meeting held on 26.10.1998 and CCEA approved on 23.2.1999. In the second phase, six proposals were approved in the EFC meeting held on 13.2.2001 for a total cost of Rs. 220.1003 Crores. However CCEA approval was not taken as the Ministry reviewed the projects. In the third phase, seven projects were submitted by the Govt of UP. The draft EFC was prepared and circulated but the EFC could not be held as one of the projects went into litigation in the Hon’ble Supreme Court.

The targets/achievements for 9^th Plan and goals set for 10^th Plan are given below:

(Rs. in crores)

Programme	IXth Plan outlay	Expdt.	Physical targets	Physical Achievement	Xth Plan outlay	Goals set for Xth Plan
Taj Protection Mission	200.00	124.50	Ten schemes had been stared under the Mission.	Schemes under the Taj Protection Mission are identified/ prepared by the Govt. of UP.	170.00	To complete the on-going projects and to consider new projects as and when submitted by the Govt. of U.P.

57. ALL INDIA COORDINATED PROJECT ON TAXONOMY (AICOPTAX)

A sound taxonomic knowledge base is a prerequisite for environmental assessment, ecological research, effective conservation, management and sustainable use of biological resources, and bio-prospecting. It is the tool by which components of biological diversity are identified and enumerated, and it therefore provides the basic knowledge underpinning efforts to conserve biological diversity, optimize the use of biological resources in a sustainable way, and thereby enhance the quality of life.

At this crucial juncture, when the need for a taxonomic stocktaking of the earth’s biodiversity is becoming increasingly important and urgent, the taxonomic expertise is aging and declining in number, both nationally and globally. This decline of taxonomic expertise is a critical problem that needs to be addressed urgently.

Against the above backdrop, the Ministry of Environment & Forests developed an All India Coordinated Project for Capacity Building in Taxonomy during the Ninth Plan.

The project comprised establishment of Centres for Research in identified priority gap areas (e.g. Virus, Bacteria, Microlepidoptera etc.) in the field of taxonomy, education and training (fellowships, scholarships, Chairs, Career Awards etc.) and strengthening of BSI and ZSI as the Coordinating Units.

The aim of the project was to encourage excellence in the field of taxonomy and motivate the experts to undertake work in hitherto neglected groups of organisms such as microbes, lower groups of plants, animals etc. Nine Centres for Research and two Centres for training and coordination were identified during the first phase. Simultaneously, steps were taken to strengthen Botanical Survey of India and Zoological Survey of India so that these organizations could actively participate in the taxonomic work.

The targets/achievements for 9^th Plan and goals set for 10^th Plan are given below:

(Rs.in crores)

Scheme	9^th Plan Outlay	Exp.	Physical targets	Physical achieve-ments	Xth Plan outlay	Goals set for Xth Plan	Achievements (from 1.4.2002 till 31.11.04)
AICOPTAX	7.5 (RE)	4.32	Establishment of coordinating and collaborating units in ten subjects	All the ten subjects were covered	10.00	Continuation of the existing coordinating units and collaborating units. Addition of four subjects.	The ongoing projects have been serviced.

58. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT CAPACITY BUILDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROJECT (WORLD BANK AIDED)

A Development Credit Agreement was signed on 14^th March, 1997, between the Government of India and the International Development Association to assist the former by strengthening environmental management capacity in selected areas at the National, State and local levels as well as the community level. The project has been implemented by the Ministry of Environment and Forests with the assistance of the Department of Ocean Development and the Government of Gujarat. The project started in August 1997 and was scheduled to terminate on 30.06.2003. To achieve full objectives the project duration was extended for one year upto 30.06.2004. The basic focus of the various sub-components included in the project was on building capacity in their respective areas for better /informed decision –making and monitoring and enforcement compliance of environmental policies and legislations. As per agreement, mid-term review of the project was completed in April, 2000, and it resulted in final restructured outlay of $ 29.62 million (Rs. 14062.01 lakhs) on account of slow progress of some sub –components, cancellation of five existing components and inclusion of four new components according to the priorities of the Ministry of Environment and Forests. The residual activities of Industrial Pollution Prevention Project were also folded into the project with effect from 1.12.2002 as the World Bank did not agree to grant extension to IPP Project.

The targets/achievements for 9^th Plan and goals set for 10^th Plan are given below:

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the Activity	IXth Plan Outlay	Expdt.	Physical Target	Physical Achievement	Xth Plan Outlay	Goals for Xth Plan	Achievement
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT CAPACITY BUILDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROJEC	100.00	73.00	*	**	48.98	***	****

* Physical Target

The main targets were formulation of efficient research management plan, infusion of environmental concepts in school curriculum at middle level in eight states, strengthening of capacity for application of economic principles and tools to environmental management in India, to build legal capacity by way of trained staff in CPCB and MoEF, increase in use of environmentally benign mining techniques, improve planning for industrial growth through mapping of suitable and unsuitable sites, more reliable data on air pollution, prepare coastal and marine area management plans, review and develop industrial emission standards, preparation of Environmental Status Report for Gujarat to mitigate adverse environmental impacts/problems, improve process of environmental clearances of projects and create awareness in media about environmental issues.

** Physical achievements

To achieve the objectives of the project aimed at strengthening environmental management for sustainable development of the country 95% equipment have been procured and installed, local and foreign training programmes in various areas imparted to 9784 and 281 persons respectively, several reports have been finalized, infusion of environmental concepts in school curriculum in 16 states has been introduced through revised text books, staff trained to better manage environmental issues, awareness on environmental issues among various sections of society created, websites on data of environmental issues created, several maps on siting of industries published, several emission and effluent standards were reviewed and four activities under coastal management plan completed.

*** Goals for Xth Plan

State of-art-reports in identified thrust areas of research management to be prepared & printed, infusion of environmental concepts in school curriculum to be introduced in 10 more States, market based instruments studies to continue, website on environmental economics to be set up, linkage needs to be established between ENVIS nodes and the proposed State of Environment reports for States, the procedures and practices of Environmental Impact Clearance in India to be reviewed & prepare national guidance manual on Environmental Impact Assessment, awareness among media about environmental issues to be created by workshops, fellowships & editors conference, recommendations in mining sector to be implemented, local & foreign training on air quality monitoring, petrochemical plants, ENVIS, mining sector and environmental education to be completed, new training facility under zoning atlas to be set up & reports on emission of individual standards to be finalized including completion of remaining training programmes, equipment procurement and preparation of reports on different environmental issues.

**** Achievements

The tenure of the project has expired on 30-6-2004. The objectives as envisaged have been achieved through local and foreign training programmes, equipment purchased and installed and reports prepared, monographs/books on environmental economics published, Infusion of environmental concepts in school curriculum for 16 States completed, State-of –art reports in research thrust areas progressed, activities under Integrated Coastal and Marine Area Management completed, work on creation of website for environmental economics completed, six recommendations after review of existing policies for mining sector implemented and 19 institutions strengthened, 23 case studies on law prepared and 3598 persons from various institutions given trained in environmental law, reports on projects in Gujarat for cleaner production & sound environmental plans prepared, environmental awareness among journalists under media training completed, the environmental clearance process and compliance therewith has been improved by revising existing procedures and practices of environmental clearance in India including development of a National Guidance Manual of EIA practice with six support manuals on select development projects, reports on industrial emission standards for pesticides, oil refineries and petrochemical plants prepared, Website have been setup on various aspects of environmental information, capacity built in environmental planning and management and Environmental Atlas of India published of environmental information, 85 Nodes setup under Environmental Information System (ENVIS).