CHAPTER-V
NARRATIVE EXPLANATIONS OF THE FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS GIVING THE SCOPE
AND OBJECTIVE OF INDIVIDUAL PROJECTS PROGRAMME/SCHEMES, THEIR ESTIMATED COST
ETC. PROGRAMME CONTENT
FOREST EDUCATION
AND WILDLIFE
ICFRE does not have any mega
project costing Rs.100 crore or more.
However we are running – 212 research projects under plan and 49 new
projects were initiated in the current
financial year. Some of the projects completed recently are –
Computerization of Herbarium of Forest Research
Institute, Dehradun, Studies on isolation and characterization of
polysaccharides of abundantly available seeds of trees/shrubs, leaves, bark and
exudate gums, Wood quality parameters for improving planting stock of Bambusa arundinacea, Pseudooxytenanthera
stocksii and Dendrocalamus strictus, Plasticisation of palms and bamboo, Analysis of wood and its constituents by
fluorescence and FTIR spectroscopic technique - a non-destructive tool for
rapid characterisation of wood, Developing tissue culture protocols for
important forest tree species: (a) Teak and
(b) Gmelina
arborea, Standardization of improved nursery
techniques for different multipurpose forest tree species of central India,
Biodiversity studies in protected areas: (a) Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary, M.P.
and (b) Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary, Orissa, Comparative studies on the
ecology of degraded forests viz.- a -viz. relatively undisturbed forests in
different eco-climatic zones of the region,
Assessment of conservation status of Hill Bamboos (Nirgals), collection of germplasm from various
eco-climatic zones in Sutlej catchment area and establishment of germplasm
bank, Development of suitable
models for afforestation of mined areas,
Standardization of containerized nursery practices for selected forest
tree species, Standardization of seed handling procedures for commercially
important medicinal plants of forest ecosystems, Standardization of seed
handling techniques for tropical recalcitrant seeds, Management of seed and soil borne diseases of Gmelina arborea and Dipterocarpus retusus in nursery, Development of VAM as
biofertilizer for some economically important forest plant species of Assam and
Arunachal Pradesh, Isolation and evaluation of Rhizobium from leguminous forest trees in nurseries of three
districts of Assam.
The Directorate of Forest Education does not undertake any specific projects/programmes. The objective of the Directorate is to conduct regular training programme in three State Forest Service Colleges for newly recruited SFS officers and in Eastern Forest Rangers College, Kurseong for Range Officers. Besides, it also runs special theme based Refresher Courses and Computer Application Courses, Promotion linked training for ACFs and Rangers and Trainers Training Course in these colleges for in-service SFS/RFOs. From the year 2003-2004 the Directorate has also started conducting refresher courses for in-service Deputy Rangers, Foresters and Forest Guard. The primary objective is acquisition of appropriate skills in forestry related works and dissemination of knowledge in related fields.
The objectives of financial
requirement for IGNFA is to maintain, strengthen and improve quality of
training to IFS probationers, senior IFS officers who are promoted from SFS and
in service officers with seniority of 10 years, 17 years and 21 years. The proposed budget is oriented to give
better infra-structural facility in the form of better library, communication
equipment, computer, hostel facilities etc. and to inform the overall
environment of training.
The IIFM, as a sectoral management Institute, imparts education in
forest management which is a judicious combination of management, social and
forestry sciences. The Institute
constantly endeavours to keep in touch with the problems of people, especially
the forest dwellers and undertakes need-based research. The Institute tries to serve as a reservoir
of knowledge in forest management and ensures proper integration of external
and indigenous knowledge suitable to Indian context. The specific objectives of the Institute are:
* To
provide training in management and related subjects to persons from Forest
Services, Forest Departments, Forest Development Corporations and Forest
related Industries;
* To
select and prepare outstanding and talented young persons for careers leading
to management responsibilities in forestry and forest related systems; and
* To
meet the need of Indian forestry and forest related industry and commerce with
respect to updating information on forestry management through research,
consultancy and publications.
The basic aim of the in-service
training courses is to upgrade the managerial skills 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 government duty. The
requirements of funds for the above training scheme will be about Rs. 9.5
crores for the Xth five year plan.
In
respect of IPIRITI, institutional
projects are meant for development of plantation timber, developing technology
for wood alternatives from agro and forest waste; enhance service life for
panel materials. All projects are
approved by Research Advisory Committee and they are to be completed within the
time limit. A present there are 18 ongoing institutional projects, 7 Ongoing
sponsored projects and 18 new projects have been added during 2004-05. Financial requirement for R & D have
been given under II C2 for the year 2004-05 and under II C3 for the year
2005-06. Special emphasis has been
given to establish pilot plant facilities for R & D and training on
particle board manufacture during 10th Five Year Plan.
Sponsored
projects come both from National and International organizations and funded by
respective sponsors. All the projects
related to product development from bamboo and enhancement of its service
life. Projects which were due for
completion in 2003-04 and 2004-05 (till October 2004) have been completed and
reports sent to sponsor.
Research
projects worked on adhesive, where bio based ingredients are used, are getting
popularity in the plywood industry.
Bamboo based technology are getting commercialized and products are
being accepted by end users.
The total outlay for Forestry
Research during 2005-06 is Rs.54.05 crores on Plan side and Rs.12.61 crores on
Non-Plan side.
218. SURVEY AND UTILISATION
To conduct forest resources
survey, the scheme “Forest Survey of India including Application of Remote
Sensing techniques” is under implementation through Forest Survey of India - a
subordinate office of this Ministry.
Forest Survey of India is
carrying out the following activities under the scheme:
- Assessment and monitoring of forest and tree cover in
the country on a two year cycle. The
assessment is currently done using satellite based remote sensing data at
1:50,000 scale. The findings are
published biennially as State Forest Report.
Beginning 1987, eight cycles of assessments have taken place, the last
being published as State of Forest Report 2001.
- Conducting field inventory of forest and tree
resources inside and outside forest areas to estimate species distribution and
growing stock. In addition, inventory
of shrubs and herbs is carried out and carbon content in forest soils is
recorded.
- Preparation of thematic maps, showing various classes
of vegetation and land use, using aerial photography of forested regions of the
country.
- Imparting training to forest officials from the
State/UT Forest Departments in application of remote sensing, GIS, GPS and
inventory techniques in forestry. Ten
to twelve such courses of 1 to 2 weeks duration for different categories of
officers (Forest Rangers to senior IFS Officers) are held annually catering to
training needs of over 100 officials.
- Designing of methodologies pertaining to forest
inventory, tree cover estimation, satellite data interpretation, data
processing, ground verification, accuracy assessment and volume estimation.
- Taking up consultancies, special projects and R&D
activities pertaining to forest resources assessment and monitoring changes in
these.
- Assisting State/UT Forest Departments in establishing
GIS units and in forest inventory works.
During 2005-06 a budgetary
provision of Rs.5.50crores (Plan) and Rs.5.77 crores (Non-Plan) has been made
for activities relating to survey of forest resources.
219. FOREST PROTECTION AND REGENERATION
Rs.72.59 crores in the first two financial years 2002-03 and 2003-04 and Rs.24.67 crores in current financial year 2004-05, total Rs.96.73 crores has been spent upto the month of October, 2004 against an outlay of Rs.231 crore crores for the period 2002-03 to 2004-05. The main reason for the shortfall has been the change in the funding pattern of the scheme from 100% Centrally Sponsored to 75% : 25% cost sharing in Financial Year 2003-04. On requests and representations received from the states, the funding pattern has been modified during 2004-05. At present, it is 90% : 10% for the North-Eastern States and special category states and it is 75% : 25% for the remaining states & UTs. Most of the States are finding it difficult to provide the matching share due to resource constraints & hence are not able to make use of central assistance.
No provision has been made for
the year 2005-06.
220. FOREST CONSERVATION
The Ministry has six Regional
Offices located at Bangalore, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Lucknow, Shillong and
Chandigarh with its headquarter unit in the Ministry of Environment and Forests
at New Delhi.
The
primary functions of the Regional offices are to monitor and evaluate the
ongoing forestry projects and schemes with specific emphasis on conservation of
forests and follow up action on the implementation of conditions and safeguards
laid down by the ministry while granting clearance to development projects
under FCA/EPA. The Regional Chief Conservator of Forests are empowered to
decided case for diversion of forest land for non-forestry purposes upto the
extent of 5 ha except mining and regularization of encroachment. They have also
been empowered to examine case involving forest land 5 ha to 40 ha in
consultation with the State Advisory Group (SAG).
An
outlay of Rs. 6.00 Crore has been earmarked for the year 2005-06 under the Plan
Scheme of Strengthening of Forestry Division.
221. STRENGTHENING OF WILDLIFE DIVISION AND CONSULTANCIES FOR
SPECIAL TASKS
The major objective of this scheme are to strengthen the Central Wildlife organization and its existing regional offices, opening new regional Offices for better enforcement of Wildlife(Protection) Act, 1972 and Convention on International Trade in Endangered species of Wild fauna and flora(CITES) etc. due to inadequate availability of field staff the regional and sub regional offices, the organization could not contribute to the expectation to the preservation of Wild Life crimes which is on the rise and rampant in the border areas. It is therefore, necessary to strengthen the regional and sub regional offices and to open additional regional offices to check cross boarder smuggling of wildlife produce.
The Budget provision of 2005-06 is Rs. 4.00 crore.
222. ASSISTANCE FOR DEVELOPMENT OF NATIONAL PARKS AND SANCTUARIES
The objective of this scheme
is to assist the States & Union territories in the development of national
Parks and sanctuaries, to facilitate and encourage to expand the protected
areas network, to create infrastructure facilities for better protection and
management of these protected areas; and to provide financial assistant for
Eco- development, training, capacity building and research studies. Wildlife research, monitoring and training
component of the scheme will receive due emphasis during the Xth Plan period. There is need for
substantial increase in the allocation under this scheme. An important provision under this scheme is
for relocation of villages falling within the protected areas to outside areas and settlement of rights. The budget provision for 2005-06 is Rs.49.00
crores.
223. WILDLIFE INSTITUTE OF INDIA
The mandate of Institute is
to train the wildlife managers, researchers, conservationists and other groups
interested in wildlife conservation and to carry out research and advise on
matters of conservation and management of wildlife resources.
The
WII’s programmes are mainly field–based and conducted throughout the country.
This helps its faculty and technical staff to keep abreast with the field
situation and incorporate new ideas in teaching and training programmes. This
also helps in integrating biological, ecological, socio-economic and human
aspects of conservation over large regional landscapes.
Priority
Agenda/Thrust Areas:
(i)
Regular
training courses in wildlife management such as
-
PG
Diploma Course (9-month)
-
Certificate
Course (3-month)
(ii)
Short
Term specialized theme based training courses such as
-
Interpretation
and Conservation Education Course
-
One-week
compulsory course for IFS officers in Wildlife Management
-
Two-week
compulsory course for IFS officers in Wildlife Management
-
Special
Course in Wildlife Protection, Law & Forensic Science for probationers of
Indian Customs & Central Excise Service Group “A” (three-week)
-
Three-week
Zoo Management Training Programme for Middle level zoo personnel
-
Vacation
Training Programme on Bioresources for School Children.
(iii)
Post
Graduate Course i.e. M.Sc. in Wildlife Sciences
(iv)
Wildlife
research on biological, ecological and socio-economic issues relevant to the
Wildlife Conservation.
(v)
Consultancy
and Advisory Role
a. Consultancy Projects on EIA and Wildlife Conservation
b. Advisory Role to Govt. of Indian and State Forest
Departments
The budget
provision for 2005-06 is Rs.10.00 crores on Plan side.
224. PROJECT TIGER
Objective:
To ensure maintenance of a viable population of
tiger in India and to preserve for all time, areas of biological importance as
a National Heritage for the benefits, education and enjoyment of people.
Activities:
i) Policy and planning
for the development and management of Tiger Reserves in the
country.
ii) To release Grants-in-Aid
to the State Governments having tiger reserves in the country.
iii) Research and long term studies in the field of Wildlife
Management.
iv) Eco-development activities so as to minimize interface
problems and provide employment
opportunities for communities living in and around the
Tiger Reserves.
v) Village relocation Programme. So as to make the Tiger Reserves inviolate of any biotic
pressures and provide ideal
habitat conditions for the tiger and its prey base, alongwith providing better
opportunities and standards for the villagers relocated outside the protected
area.
At present there are 28 Tiger Reserves located in 17
States, covering an area of 37761 sq. km. The main thrust of the Project is
protection and mitigation of deleterious human impacts with a view to
comprehensively revive the eco-system in the reserves.
The pattern of funding for
the scheme is 50% Central Assistance for expenditure under recurring items of
work, and 100% Central Assistance for expenditure under non-recurring items of
work.
The budget
provision for 2005-06 is Rs.29.50 crores on Plan side.
225. INDIA ECO-DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
(A)
The
Project aims at conserving biodiversity through Eco-development and has been
implemented as a Pilot Project in seven
Protected Areas, as under:-
(i) Gir National Park (Gujarat)
(ii)
Nagarhole
National Park (Karnataka)
(iii)
Pench
Tiger Reserve (Madhya Pradesh)
(iv)
Periyar
Tiger reserve (Kerala)
(v)
Ranthambore
Tiger Reserve (Rajasthan)
(vi)
Palamau
Tiger Reserve (Bihar)
(vii)
Buxa
Tiger Reserve (West Bengal)
(B)
Credit/Grant
and Project Agreements were signed by the Government of India and State
Governments concerned on 30.09.96. The India Eco-development Project was
formally made effective from 27.12.96. The Cabinet Committee on Economic
Affairs approved the implementation of the Project on 14th October
1997 with the total outlay of Rs. 294.93 Crores (Rs. 288.79 crores at SAR and
Rs. 229.00 crores at MTR stages) as
under:-
|
|
|
(original) |
SAR |
MTR |
After MTR
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(i) |
Loan
from IDA |
122.10 |
119.10 |
81.63 |
79.29 |
|
(ii) |
Grant
from GEF Trust |
87.98 |
86.02 |
69.69 |
62.32 |
|
(iii) |
Government
of India & States |
64.63 |
63.21 |
60.23 |
87.38 |
|
(iv) |
Project
Beneficiaries |
20.22 |
20.46 |
17.45 |
20.30 |
|
|
Total: |
294.93 |
288.79 |
229.00 |
249.29 |
226. PROJECT ELEPHANT
1. Elephant continues to be an endangered species and there is an urgent need for sustaining efforts for protecting the species against ivory poaching and habitat loss. Project Elephant is at present the only conservation initiative in forest areas outside the Protected Area network. In fact, out of about 1,10,000 sq.km. of elephant habitat in India, only 25,000 sq.km. is covered under National Parks and Sanctuaries. This is the only scheme for providing relief to the rural and tribal communities suffering due to depredation by elephants. Habitat improvement works for elephants are useful for other wild animals as well. Corridors set up for elephants are used by other wild animals also. Anti-depredation measures for elephants are also effective against a number of other species of wild animals. Elephant capturing squads can be utilised for dealing with many other wild animals. Hence, Project Elephant should not be seen as an exercise in isolation. There is no other scheme which can take care of the special management needs of elephants, both in the wild and in captivity. Hence, there is adequate
justification for continuation of Project Elephant.
2. During the year 2004-05 an amount of Rs. 8.82 crores
(Rs.2.28 crores for North-Eastern States and Rs 0.11crores as HQ expenditure ) till 15th
November 2004 was allocated to the elephant range states under Project
Elephant. However, more funds would be required in order to provide financial
assistance for habitat management, management of man-elephant conflict, payment
of ex-gratia relief for loss of life etc., strengthening of anti-poaching
measures, capture and translocation of
problem elephant population etc.
3. Main Activities of Project Elephant (2005-06):
|
Sl.No |
Activity |
Estimated Cost |
|
1. |
Protection of Elephants |
4.00 |
|
2. |
Protection of Elephant Habitat and Corridors |
4.00 |
|
3. |
Eliciting Public Co-Operation (Including Mitigation of Human Elephant Conflict. |
4.65 |
|
4. |
Improvement of Support Service (Including
Monitoring, Research and Training.) |
3.00 |
|
5. |
H.Q. Expenditure |
0.35 |
|
|
Total |
16.00 |
The budget
provision for 2005-06 is Rs.12.09 crores on Plan side.
227. CENTRAL ZOO AUTHORITY(CZA)
1. Development of Zoos
CZA has been providing
financial assistance for capital works in the Zoos which requires
considerable amount. The work of housing, upkeep and health care of the zoo
animals are provided on 100% basis and
other developmental works are provided
on 50:50 basis. All the recurring expenditures are met by the State
Government. Same funding pattern has been
approved for 10th
Plan period. The Plan Scheme of the National Zoological Park, Delhi (NZP)
which were earlier funded directly from
the Ministry of Environment and Forests is now
merged with CZA Scheme.
2.
Feeding and health care of
rescued animals
CZA has already received 300
animals rescued from the various circus.
There are 200 more animals which are presently in possession of various
circuses, likely to be adjusted. Cost on feeding and health care of these animals is estimated as Rs.
500.00 lakhs per year. This is a committed liability which have to discharged
by the Central Government.
3. Creation of the Rescue Centres
The CZA has so far created
housing facility to rehabilitate 300 circus animals. As per the orders of the
Hon’ble Supreme court CZA has to create facility for 200 more lions and tigers
which are still in possession of various circuses. Therefore requirement
of additional funds of Rs. 450 lakhs
has been raised through R.E.2004-05
4. Research Projects
A ) LaCONES: The Central Zoo Authority along
with the CCMB & State Government of Andhra Pradesh is creating a Center of
Excellence in DNA fingerprinting and assisted reproduction in wild animals at
Hyderabad. During the 9th Plan period, the Central Zoo Authority had
committed @ Rs. 40 lakhs annually for
establishment of the Laboratory for Conservation of the Endangered Species(
LaCONES) under CCMB, Hyderabad. As per the estimates, the CCMB would require
Rs.734 lakhs for completion of the
Laboratory and makes it fully functional. The requirement for completion of
first phase is estimated at Rs.3.60 crores.
During the year 2004-05, Rs 180 lakhs would be required to complete the
first phase of the laboratory.
B) Other
research projects: Research projects involving designing of appropriate
animal enclosure, behavioral needs of various species, biology, population
dynamics etc. are crucial in overall animal welfare in the zoos. The Central
Zoo Authority has been encouraging such projects through Universities,
Institutions and NGO's. The Central Zoo Authority would continue supporting
such research by Universities, Institutions and NGO's etc on tripartite basis
during the 10th plan period also.
5.
Strengthening facility in
existing Veterinary Institution
The Central Zoo Authority
had supported up gradation of diagnostic infrastructure at five veterinary
institutions in the country, so that the Indian zoos can take benefit of the
expertise available with these institutions for diagnosis of disease affecting
wild animals. These institutions are to be supported for sustaining their
activities. Rs 50 lakhs would be required for providing assistance to these
institutions.
6. Training, Workshops & Conferences
For capacity buildings of the personnel manning zoos, regular training courses will continue to be organised during the 10th Plan period. The zoo personnel will be deputed abroad for taking advance training in zoo management. Conferences and Workshops (National & International) on various aspects of zoo management, will be required to be conducted on regular intervals.
7. Operational Cost of CZA
Operational
Cost of CZA consisting salary, contingent charges, TA on evaluation of
Zoos, office expenses etc. is always kept at bare minimum, around 5-6 percent of the total allocation.
The budget
provision for 2005-06 is Rs.13.00 crores on Plan side.
228. NATIONAL ZOOLOGICAL PARK, NEW DELHI
The scheme of National Zoological Park is a continuing Scheme since 1955-56. The park has been set up in capital mainly with the object to conserve and breed rare and endangered species.
The
National Zoological park has been quite popular with the local as well as
foreign tourist, It is quite successful in breeding indigenous exotic species
such as Brow Antlered Deer, Rhino, tiger, White Tiger, Panther, African Wild
Buffalo, Crocodile, Sambar, Spotted Deer, Hippo.
In
order to run the zoo to carry the recommendation /modification as advised by
Central Zoo Authority who has granted temporary recognition to National
Zoological park, it is absolutely essential to get the required budgetary grant
to carry out policies and program as envisaged in the Scheme of National
Zoological Park
The budget
provision for 2005-06 is Rs.1.50 crores on Plan side.
229. PROTECTION OF WILDLIFE OUTSIDE
PROTECTED AREAS
While
there have been schemes for covering protected areas, a need has been felt for
protection of Wildlife outside the protected areas. The Scheme has now been proposed for merger with the scheme “Strengthening of Wildlife Divisions” Protection of
Wildlife outside Protected Areas will be part of the above scheme as Centrally
Sponsored component in the Xth Plan.
The budget
provision for 2005-06 is Rs.0.01 crores on Plan side.
230. ANIMAL WELFARE DIVISION
(a) Scheme
For Shelter Houses For Looking After The Animals –
The
objective of this scheme is to establish and maintain shelter houses for
distressed animals in the country.
Primarily NGOs, SPCAs are given grant up to Rs.22.50 lakhs.
During 2004-05 Rs. 2.75 Crores have been
earmarked for this scheme.
(b) Scheme for Animal Birth
Control And Immunization of Stray Dogs-
The scheme is meant for controlling the population of stray dogs by sterilization & reducing incidences of Rabies by immunization. The NGOs and SPCAs working in collaboration with local bodies are eligible for this grant. The scheme has had the desired impact specially in large cities like, New Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Panaji, Vishakhapatnam, Pune, Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore and Hyderabad and there has been a perceptible improvement in controlling the dog population.
(c) Scheme For Provision of Ambulance Services to Animals in Distress -
Under this scheme the animal welfare organization
are given grant for purchase of suitable
vehicle for transportation, rescue and
also for providing emergency services to animals in distressed.
(d) Scheme For Relief
To Animals During Natural Calamities
And Unforeseen
Circumstances
The
animal welfare organizations, State Government, Local Bodies etc. are given grant to
make available emergency
services to animals in distressed on account of Natural Calamities
like earthquakes, cyclone,
flood, drought etc.
The
above mentioned schemes have since been transferred to Animal Welfare Board of
India
for implementation.
(e) National Institute of
Animal Welfare (NIAW)
The
Ministry of Environment & Forests(Animal Welfare Division), Government of
India has established a National Institute of Animal Welfare (NIAW) at
Ballabhgarh, Faridabad (Haryana), as a subordinate institute under its
administrative control. The objective of the institute is to impart training
and education in animal welfare and veterinary science. The institute aims at
creating an enabling environment for fulfillment of the statutory obligations
under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act,1960.
In this context, the Animal
Welfare Division, Ministry of Environment & Forests, is exploring the
possibility of awarding a turnkey assignment of conducting in-service and short
term training courses to an organizations having adequate experience in this
field. The proposals are invited from organizations to design and run the
training programmes on turnkey basis.
It is envisaged
to schedule 12 training programmes of one week duration, 6 training programmes
of two weeks duration and 4 training programmes of 4 weeks duration, with batch
size of 40 each.
Statutory Bodies
(f) Animal Welfare Board of
India (AWBI)
This is a statutory body under Section 4 of the
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1960, with head quarters at Chennai. Its basic mandate is to advise the
Government on animal welfare issues, and create awareness in animal
welfare.
(g) Committee for Purpose of Control &
Supervision of Experiments
on Animals (CPCSEA)
This is also a statutory body under Section 15 of
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 with head quarters at Chennai. The mandate of this Committee is to register
and monitor the animal breeders and institutions conducting experiments on
animals. So far 825 Units have been
registered with this Committee.
The budget
provision for 2005-06 is Rs.19.00 crores on Plan side.
231. NATIONAL AFFORESTATION
& ECO-DEVELOPMENT BOARD
The 10th Five
Year Plan has set a monitorable target of achieving 25% forest and tree cover
by the end of 2007 and 33% cover by the end of 2012 in the country. These targets have been endorsed, and the
Union Cabinet has decided that devising suitable interventions by Government
agencies and NGOs to increase the forest cover to 25% by 2007 and 33% by 2012 will be a Thrust Area and Priority Item
for 2003-04. The present forest and
tree cover of the country, as per State of Forest Report 2001 of the Forest
Survey of India, is 23.03%. In order to
achieve those targets 6.5 million ha of additional lands have to be brought
under forest and tree cover by 2007, and 33.6 million ha of additional lands by
2012. The current rate of tree planting
in the country is around 1.16 million ha.
Therefore, in order to achieve the 10th Plan targets, the
efforts have to be significantly stepped up.
The Annual Plan 2004-05 of National Afforestation & Eco-development
Board reflects such endeavour. The
major programmes of NAEB namely, National Afforestation Programme, and
Grants-in-Aid for ‘Greening India Programme’ are proposed to be significantly
enlarged in size and coverage. It is
also proposed that under these two schemes the participation of voluntary
sector would be one of the main focus areas.
The details of the schemes are as under: -
(1) National
Afforestation Programme Scheme (NAP):
It will continue to be the
flagship scheme of NAEB, in so much as it will provide support, both in
physical and capacity building terms, to the Forest Development Agencies (FDAs)
which in turn will be the main organ to implement Joint Forest Management
. The FDA has been conceived as a
federation of Joint Forest Management Committees (JFMCs) at the Forest Division
level to undertake holistic development in the forestry sector with people’s
participation. This is a paradigm shift from the earlier afforestation
programmes wherein funds where routed through the State Governments. This
decentralized two-tier institutional structure (FDA and JFMC) allows greater
participation of the community, both in planning and implementation, to improve
forests and livelihood of the people living in and around forest areas. The
village is reckoned as a unit of planning and implementation and all activities
under the programme conceptualized at the village level. The two-tier approach,
apart from building capacities at the grassroots level significantly empowers the local people to participate in
the decision making process. Under
Entry Point Activities, community assets are created with a ‘care and share’
concept.
Bamboo plantation, medicinal
plants and Jatropha have been given adequate focus under NAP during the last
two years State Governments have been advised to earmark 10% of the project
area under NAP for Jatropha
plantation. 581 FDAs have been
operationalised as on 23.02.05. Rehabilitation of jhumlands have been given
specific focus under the programme, and so far 16 jhum projects have been
sanctioned in NE States.
Similar thrust will continue
to cover as many of the remaining FDAs in the country in the coming years under
the NAP scheme. A provision of Rs236.85
crores has been proposed for the scheme during 2005-06, which will cover the
committed liabilities of FDA projects sanctioned until 2003-04, and support to
estimated 100 new NAP projects during 2004‑05, covering an estimated area
of around 1,20,000 ha. The provision of
Rs.236.85 crores also includes provision for maintenance of 9th Plan
Scheme projects.
(2)
NAEB :
This
scheme will cover the administrative expenses of the Board Secretariat
(salaries, wages, allowances, traveling expenses, and office & other
expenses), Monitoring and Evaluation of the NAEB projects and schemes,
Communication, Professional and Special Services, Support to Regional Centres,
the proposed Grants-in-Aid to Greening India Programme after restructuring the
present Grants-in-Aid to Voluntary Agencies component. A provision for Rs.
24.00 Cr. is proposed:-
(i) Greening India Scheme (GI) (Proposed) :
It is proposed to modify
existing component of Grants in aid to Voluntary agencies under the NAEB
Scheme. Under the modified component financial assistance would also be given
for afforestation using Quality planting material.
The modified component
would essentially have three main activities:
During the tenth five year, the procedure to provide Grants-in-Aid to Voluntary agencies has been simplified. The following categories are eligible for Grants-in-Aid: -
(ii) National Action Programme to
Combat Desertification
A round table on policy
strategies for protection of Rural livelihood in Desertification prone areas
was held on 26-27 November 2004 in I.I.M. Bangalore. The UN Convention to
Combat Desertification (UNCCD) was adopted on 17th June 1994 and
India is a party to the Convention. The MoEF is the nodal agency and a national
focal point for the implementation of the UNCCD in the country. Accordingly, a
National Action Programme (NAP) has been finalized which is planned to be
implemented over a period of 20 years with the following objectives:-
·
community
based approach to development
·
activities
to improve the quality of life of the local communities
·
awareness
raising
·
drought
management preparedness and mitigation,
·
R
& D initiatives and interventions which are locally suited,
·
Strengthening
local self governance leading to empowerment to the local communities.
A
mannual on best practices in Agro forestry in dry land of Asia Pacific Region
has been finalised. GEF has been recognized as financial mechanism. It is
proposed to participate in CRIC-3 meeting to be held in Bonn during 2 - 11 May
2005.
§
The
COP-7 meeting of UNCCD would be held in October 2005. It is proposed to held
workshop on Synergy among RIO Conventions to raise awareness about UNCCD.
§
It
is also proposed to launch a National Capacity Need Assessment Programme with
UNDP assistance.
§
It
is also proposed to join Regional Drought Preparedness Network (RDPN) for 13
Asia Pacific countries under the aeigies of UNESCO/ESCAP.
(iii) Monitoring & Evaluation -
It is proposed to undertake evaluation of the 9th
Plan schemes implemented by NAEB (Integrated Afforestation &
Eco-Development Project Scheme, Area Oriented Fuelwood & Fodder Project
Scheme and Non-Timber Forest Produce including Medicinal Plant Scheme.
It is also proposed to
continue with:
(a) Monitoring of FDA projects, and Grants-in-Aid to Voluntary Agencies projects;
(b) Sample check of tree planting under 20-Point Programme in
50 selected districts of India;
(c) Area Coverage and Survival Percentage in selected FDA
areas (by Forest Survey of India);
(d) Mid-term
evaluation of NAP Scheme, and;
(e)
Holding
regional interactive meeting on M&E reports with evaluators and State
Forest Department.
(iv) Regional
Centres
The Board has seven Regional Centres located in
various universities/national level institutions. These centres help NAEB in
promoting extension of replicable technologies and for dissemination of
research findings. They provide technical and extension support to the State
Forest Departments in preparing projects for regeneration of degraded forests
and adjoining lands with people’s participation and also act as a forum for the
exchange of ideas and experiences amongst the States of the region as well
across the regions. In addition, these Centres carry out problem-specific
studies as well as evaluation of NAEB’s
Programmes in the field and organize training programmes and workshops.
These Centres, and the States they cover, are as follows:-
|
Sl. No. |
Regional
Centres |
State
covered under each Regional Centre |
|
1. |
University of Agriculture, Bangalore |
Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu,
Pondicherry, Lakshdweep |
|
2. |
University of Horticulture & Forestry, Solan |
Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab and
Delhi |
|
3. |
Agriculture Finance Corn., New Delhi |
Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Uttranchal and
Delhi |
|
4. |
Indian Institute of Forest Management, Bhopal |
Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Orissa |
|
5. |
Agricultural Finance Corporation, Mumbai |
Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Daman & Diu,
D&N Haveli |
|
6. |
North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong |
Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Mizoram, Manipur,
Meghalaya, Nagaland and Tripura |
|
7. |
Jadavpur University, Calcutta |
Bihar, Jharkhand, Sikkim, West Bengal and A&N
Island |
(v) Communication
It is proposed at National
level to launch a mass awareness campaign for increase in forest and tree cover
to 25% and 33% by the year 2007 and 2012 respectively. The strategy will focus
on various categories through multi-media by new technology and methodologies
of participatory management, eco-development and regeneration of degraded
forests are being progressively developed. In order to share such experiences
and technologies widely, NAEB document, such information, bring out
publications and documents success stories will continue to support to Vigyan
Rail project of Department of Science and Technology, which houses one coach on
forest and environment. This will
popularize tree planting and associated knowledge to the Indian masses. It is also proposed to develop and
advertise, through TV info‑mercials, etc. tree planting to generate a
mass movement.
(vi) Professional and Special Services
The National Afforestation & Eco-Development
Board undertakes special studies on important issues relating to policy
formulation, programme implementation, etc. The Board engages expert
professionals for taking up these assignments.
During
2005-06 it is proposed to undertake studies on areas like, eco‑development,
Joint Forest Management, employment generation, reorientation of existing
programmes, agro-forestry, risk management etc.,
3. Eco-Development
Forces
Ecological Task Forces(ETFs) of ex-servicemen are
employed in remote and difficult areas to undertake restoration of degraded
ecosystems through afforestation, soil conservation and water resource
management techniques. The scheme also serves as a mechanism to rehabilitate
the ex-servicemen on productive work and to create employment for retired army
personnel mainly in the rural areas. Effective steps are being taken to
strengthen co-ordination of ETFs with the State Forest Departments, and to
undertake cost-cutting measures to make the scheme more efficient.
The
proposed provision of the scheme for the year 2005-06 is Rs. 8.00 Crores. It is proposed to devise mechanisms for cost
cutting measures and other initiatives to make ETF an effective tool for eco
rehabilitations.
Indira
Privadarshini Vriksha Mitra Awards (IPVM):
The Board in addition to directly supporting activities
relating to tree planting and afforestation is also encouraging private
initiatives. For this IPVM Awards would
continue to be given by the Board.
IPVM
awards are presented annually to the following categories:-
·
Individual
·
Panchayats
·
Educational
Institutions
·
Voluntary
Agencies
·
Government
Agencies
·
Corporate
Sector
·
Government
Servants (Individuals)
·
Municipalities/Municipal
Corporations/ Cantonment Boards have been added.
o
The
awards are given on the basis of innovative efforts and outstanding work in
Afforestation, with special reference to wastelands development and involvement
of the people. The following activities are kept in view while deciding the
awards:
o
establishing
decentralized nurseries;
o
tree
planting on wastelands/farm lands;
o
awareness-raising,
motivation and extension work;
o
involving
the rural poor/tribals/cooperatives in Afforestation and tree planting;
o
setting
up grass-roots level institutions like the Tree Growers’ Cooperatives; and
o
social
fencing of community woodlots and pasture lands.
It is also proposed to institute an award for best Forest Development Agency (FDA).
The Awards up to the year 2001
have been announced. From the year 2002 the amount of award money has been
raised to Rs. 1 lakh. Two new
categories of Awards women category and State Govt. have been included.
Provision
for NE States.
Adequate emphasis will be given to the development of North-Eastern States including Sikkim. Jhum areas in the North-East have been given special priority, and 16 number of jhum land development based National Afforestation Programme projects have been sanctioned so far. The Board is also supporting new initiatives and new technologies to support States’ effort in tackling the problem of jhum land degradations. Alder – tree based jhum rehabilitation project is also being considered and if found suitable would be scaled up in the coming years. In view of the fact that a majority of forest lands in the North-East is owned by clans and communities, there will be given adequate emphasis on supporting projects proposed on these lands both under National Afforestation Programme and Grants-in-Aid to Greening India Programme.
Women/
SC/ST Component
While formulating proposals
under National Afforestation Programme, States have been advised to give
adequate representation to women/SC/ST in FDA and JFMC at village level. Women
participation has been increased to 50%. Similarly in JFM, participation of
members of SCs and STs is ensured.
The budget
provision for 2005-06 is Rs.10.00 crores on Plan side.
232. NATIONAL RIVER
CONSERVATION DIRECTORATE
The Government of India had set up National River Conservation Authority
with a view to ensure that the rivers are not being polluted and at the same
time it would ensure that the waste that flows into the river are treated in
the first instance before disposing in the river. Originally the scheme was taken up in river Ganga. It was a 100% Central scheme, the work was
executed by the State Government.
Subsequently, the funding pattern was changed. Presently the funding pattern is now shared between Centre and
the States in the ratio of 70 : 30. In
addition, the States have to ensure that at least a 10% i.e. one-third of their
share to be contributed by the local authorities. The total outlay for the National River Conservation Directorate,
which includes National Lake Conservation Plan, is fixed at Rs.2123 crores by
the Planning Commission for the Tenth Plan.
Following are the
year wise expenditure in the Tenth Plan:
(Rs.
in Crores)
Year |
Approved Outlay |
Actual/ Anticipated
expenditure |
|
2002-03 |
290.00 |
295.23 |
|
2003-04 |
295.00 |
245.74 |
|
2004-05 |
364.20 |
210.84 (31.10.2004) |
|
2005-06 |
558.19 (Proposed) |
|
The budget
provision for 2005-06 is Rs.420.80 crores on Plan side.
ECOLOGY & ENVIRONMENT
233. BOTANICAL
SURVEY OF INDIA
The primary function of Botanical Survey
of India is to conduct, survey, exploration and identification of the plant
resources of the country, listing of all endangered species, collection and
maintenance of germplasm and creation of gene bank of endangered and threatened
and vulnerable species and to undertake measures for the effective conservation
of such species. BSI also identifies, collects and preserves specimens of
plants which are economically and medicinally beneficial to human beings and is
compiling a National Data Base on Plant Resources of the country based on
botanical explorations.
In addition to
the above, BSI undertakes study of fragile ecosystems, sanctuaries, parks,
Biosphere Reserves, EIA studies, Ethnobotanical and Geobotanical studies.
BSI is the custodian of the
largest collection (over 4 million) of herbarium specimens in S.E. Asia which
are being maintained for over a century. The scientists of the Survey undertake
critical taxonomic study of the specimens collected and publish National , State and District Floras, Plant
Diversity of India and Ethnobotanical Studies.
The budget
provision for 2005-06 is Rs.11.00 crores on Plan side and Rs.12.78 on Non-Plan
side.
234. ZOOLOGICAL
SURVEY OF INDIA
Scope &
Objectives of Individual Programmes as defined in the Tenth Five Year Plan
Proposal is as shown below :
|
On-going Programmes |
|
Programme No. 1. Exploration and survey of State Fauna
(District-wise) |
|
Programme No.2. Studies on some selected ecosystems of Indian
region. |
|
Programme No. 3. Survey of protected areas including Tiger
Reserve. |
|
Programme No. 4. Taxonomic studies on faunal components. |
|
Programme No. 5. Status surveys of Endangered species. |
|
Programme No. 6. Preparation of Red Data Book and Fauna of India
Projects. |
|
Programme No. 7. Computerization of data on faunal diversity
including National Zoological Collections. |
|
Programme No. 8. Documentation and Publication. |
|
Programme No. 9. Training and Extension Services. |
Targets & Performance:
The objectives and functions of ZSI were reviewed in 1987 and redefined in 1991. A revised time frame and priorities in the programmes of work were fixed by the Ministry of Environment & Forests with the target proposed up to 2000 A. D. This was further discussed in the Programme Advisory Committee set up by the Ministry recently in 2002 and the draft approved by the committee is incorporated in the Tenth Five Year Plan in the form of programmes to be taken up.
Relevance to the
National Objectives :
During
recent years, the scope and functions of the Zoological Survey of India have
been considerably expanded, particularly in the light of the Convention on
Biological Diversity, ratified by Govt. of India in 1994 with special reference
to Articles 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, and 41 of the Convention.
Evaluation :
The projects taken up by the
Department is evaluated at different levels.
Firstly at the level of the
Scientific Section then at divisional level
Secondly at the level of the
Scientific Monitoring Committee of Senior Officers of the Dept.
Thirdly at the level of the Director
Fourthly at the level of
Programme Advisory Committee set up by
the Ministry
Estimated Cost :
The Estimated Cost in the Xth Five Year Plan - 45.00
Crores ( including Capital )
The budget
provision for 2005-06 is Rs.9.81 crores on Plan side and Rs.9.79 crores on
Non-Plan side.
235. NATIONAL
MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
The National Museum of Natural History was set up in
New Delhi on 5th June 1978.
It is devoted to environmental education. Consequently, it has set up three Regional Museums at (1) Mysore,
(2) Bhopal and (3)
Bhubaneswar. The Regional Museums at
Mysore & Bhopal have become fully functional during the Eighth & Ninth Plans
respectively, while the Regional Museum
at Bhubaneswar become made operational and has been opened to public on 10th
August 2004 during the 10th Plan period.
The main objective
and programme of the NMNH and RMNH is targeted towards the overall objective
of creating ‘environmental awareness’ and ‘conservation education’ to prepare
conscious citizenry and sensitize them to halt and reverse the negative trends
of environmental exploitation. The
establishment of National Museum of Natural History and its Regional Museums of
Natural History have definitely contributed to make the young generation aware
towards the environmental issues.
The budget
provision for 2005-06 is Rs.6.50 crores on Plan side and Rs.0.68 crores on
Non-Plan side.
(ii)
Eco Clubs ( National Green Corps)
A programme of raising “
National Green Corps” through the intensification of Eco-clubs developed during
the last year of the Ninth Plan with the objective of spreading environmental
awareness and to carryout action based programmes for protection and
improvement of environment. Under this
programme, it is decided to set up Eco-clubs in 150 schools of each district of
the country. In all, about 75,000 Eco-clubs have been set up through out the
country. These Eco clubs would organise
and conduct a various activities on environmental themes, which are immediate
relevance to the area.
The Government of India will provide financial assistance for establishment of Eco-clubs @ Rs. 1000 per Eco-club, teachers training and distribution of resource materials. It is proposed that during the Tenth Plan period, the number of Eco-Clubs would be increased to 1,00,000. It is also proposed to extend the programme to colleges, through appropriate implementing mechanism. The programme is being implemented through State Governments. Each school will be given a financial assistance of Rs. 5000/- per annum instead of Rs. 1000.00 presently being given to them.
(iii) Seminars/Symposia/Workshops/Conferences
The main objective of this programme is to provide a common forum to professional for sharing up to date knowledge and information on various technical issues related to environment and to create environmental awareness about specific issues. Financial assistance is provided under this scheme to Universities, other academic and research institutions, professional bodies, NGOs etc. to organise seminars/symposia/workshops on specific themes related to environment.
(iv) Grants
in aid to professional societies & institutions and Publication of resource
material
Under the programme, efforts
will be made to provide financial support to the appropriate institutions and
organisations for promotion of museums, science centres in the field of
environment, development of exhibition galleries and educational programmes
relevant to ecology, wildlife and environment and
also to utilise expertise available with professional societies, voluntary
organisations, institutions etc. for printing and publication of resource
material for promoting environmental education and awareness The budget
provision for 2005-06 of this scheme is included in the Environment Education
& Training Scheme.
The budget provision for Environment Education & Training Scheme for 2005-06 is Rs.32.50 crores on Plan side and Rs.0.02 crores on Non-Plan side.
237.
ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS (ENVIS)
The budget provision for 2005-06 is
Rs.4.50 crores on Plan side and Rs.0.19 crores on Non-Plan side.
Under the Scheme, the Ministry is
providing assistance to the nine Centres of Excellence in different areas of
environment. The Centre for Mining Environment, Dhanbad imparts training to
in-service field personnel in environment Science and Technology with particular
reference to Environment Management in Mining Areas and conducts research in
the field of Mining Environment. The
Centre has initiated a regular academic programme leading to M.Tech Degree in
Environment Science & Engineering. The Centre for Environment Education,
Ahmedabad and CPR Environmental Education Centre, Chennai, would be continuing
their efforts in environmental awareness, creation and production of resource
material. Besides, these Centres also
focuses attention in organising several environmental education and training
programmes for various groups like students, teachers, NGOs, rural people
etc. Publication of newsletter on
environmental education databank etc. would also be carried out by both the
Centres in the field of environment education and awareness. The TBGRI, Thiruvananthapuram, is a Centre
of Excellence for Conservation and sustainable utilisation of tropical plants
diversity. The thrust areas on which
the Centre focuses upon are: tropical plant diversity, tropical medicinal plant
diversity and ethno-botany and R&D in medicinal and herbal formulations and
preparations. The SACON was set up in 1991-92 to design and conduct research in
ornithology covering all aspect of bio-diversity and to disseminate knowledge
on the subject. The Centre for
Ecological Science, Bangalore, is a Centre of Excellence in the field of
Ecological Research, applied environmental problems and extension programmes
with particular reference to Western Ghats.
The Ministry provides grant to the Centres for conducting research and
organising training & extension programme in specified fields. The Thrust areas in respect of the Centre of
Excellence at CEMDE, Delhi are: Biological
reclamation of mined areas in coal fields and iron ore mines, Afforestation and
reforestation technologies for wasteland and Technologies for soil amelioration
and protection and the main objectives of the Centre are to: develop low-input
and cost effective biological technologies useful in the biological reclamation
of mined sites, evolve appropriate technology packages for enhancing the
biological productivity of marginal lands, undertake research and developmental
activities relevant to the sustainable development of forest ecosystems and
prepare the inventory of biological resources and to formulate strategies for
their utilisation and conservation. Two
new Centres in Madras School of Economics, Chennai and Foundation for
Revitalization of Local Health Traditions(FRLHT), Bangalore have been set-up
sometime back by the Ministry. The
FRLHT focuses on conservation of Medicinal Plants resources used by Indian
System of Medicine, composition of the theory and practice of traditional
systems of medicine and revitalisation of social processes for transmission of
the heritage. The Madras School of
Economics works on the subjects relation to :- (i) Development of Economic
Instruments; (ii) Trade and Environment; (iii) Cost benefit analysis; (iv)
Applied aspects of Environmental Economics; and (v) Development and maintenance
of website on issues relating to Environmental Economics.
An
outlay of Rs.7.50 Crores on Plan side and Rs 1.39 Crores on Non-Plan side is
earmarked for 2004-2005 for providing Central assistance to all the Centres.
239. NATIONAL
NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (NNRMS)
The scheme would be continued during the year
2005-2006 and efforts will be made to support the research activities involving
GIS and remote-sensing technology under identified priority areas. During the
year, it is targeted to evaluate and monitor 30 ongoing projects supported
under the scheme.
The budget provision for 2005-06 is
Rs.10.00 on Plan side.
240.
ENVIRONMENT IMPACT ASSESSMENT
The objective of Environmental Impact Assessment is
to assess the impact of development projects from environment angle . The projects are assessed by Expert
Committees constituted for various sectors under the mandate. There are
periodical meetings of the Expert
Committee and visits to the project area before recommending
environmental clearance for the project.
To meet the expenditure for TA and DA to members of the committees an
amount Rs.80 lakhs has been asked for the BE 2005-2006 . Besides an amount of Rs.1.00 crore
have also been asked under the
Budget Head ‘Grants-in aid’ is provided
to expert institutions for conducting
specific studies to advise decision taking
for environmental clearance.
The budget provision for 2005-06 is
Rs.2.50 crores on Plan side.
241. CLEAN TECHNOLOGY
Proposals
for undertaking demonstration projects relating to promotion of clean
technology received from CSIR and other agencies are being examined for Financial grant under this scheme.
The budget provision for 2005-06 is
Rs.1.50 crores on Plan side.
242. INDUSTRIAL
POLLUTION ABATEMENT THROUGH PREVENTIVE
STRATEGIES
During
the X Plan, the three on-going schemes of the IX Plan namely; Environmental
audit, Environmental Statistics & Mapping and Adoption of Clean
Technologies in SSIs have been merged into one scheme known as industrial
Pollution Abatement through Preventive Strategies with the proposed outlay
ofRs.5 Crores. The objective of the
scheme is to promote preventive strategies through introduction of cleaner
production technologies, Environmental Management system etc.
The budget provision for 2005-06 is
Rs.1.00 crores on Plan side.
243. ASSISTANCE
FOR ABATEMENT OF POLLUTION AND ENVIRONMENT POLICY AND LAW.
Environment Policy & Law Scheme under
the Assistance for Abatement of Pollution, Environment Policy and Law Scheme
Out of Rs.35 lakhs required under the scheme, amount
ofRs.31 lakhs would be grants in aid proposed
to be utilised on the following
activities:
(i)
Formulation of National Environment Policy - Finalisation
of the NEP would involve some costs relating to activities like consultation,
printing, publication , publicity/dissemination etc.
(ii)
Promotion of ECO-MARK scheme by way
of grant of financial assistance and workshop etc.
(iii)
Trade & Environment -
Consultancy assignments policy oriented
studies and capacity building
(iv)
ISO-14001 -facilitation and
awareness building for ISO 14001
ASSISTANCE
FOR ABATEMENT OF POLLUTION
Financial assistance is being provided to various
SPCBs/PCCs, national institutions etc. for specific projects, studies, purchase
of equipment, salary components in respect of Pollution Control Committees of
UTs and North Eastern States including Sikkim etc. This is being provided on the basis of the requirements made by
these units. Before, extending
financial assistance, the demands are considered in the Ministry in
consultation with the Central Pollution control Board.
An amount of Rs.18.42 crores has
been approved by the Planning Commission for the above Scheme for the whole
period of X Five Year Plan 2002-2007.
Out of this, An amount of Rs.4.00 crores was allocated by the PC Division
in the financial year 2004-05 which will be utilised fully.
The budget provision for 2005-06 is
Rs.4.00 crores on Plan side.
244. CIVIL
CONSTRUCTION UNIT
During the year 2005-2006,
the Civil Construction has set a target of completion of total 26 major works
for which a provision of Rs.10.92 crores has been made in the Budget Estimates
for 2005-2006. Some of the above works are on going works where as the
remaining are new works.
245. CENTRAL POLLUTION
CONTROL BOARD (CPCB)
The activities of CPCB are grouped into nine Project Heads, the salient features of each project head is summarised as under:
CPCB in consultation with State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs) /Pollution Control Committees (PCCs) has set-up Water Quality and Ambient Air Quality monitoring network. The expenditure incurred by the SPCBs is reimbursed by CPCB. It is also proposed to strengthen the existing ambient air and water quality-monitoring network. There are other on-going programmes, which includes survey of polluted river stretches and preparation assessment of non-point sources of pollution, bio-monitoring of national aquatic system assessment of health survey and epidemiological study to see the impact of pollution on human health. State specific surveys are also taken up through Zonal Offices of CPCB. An outlay of Rs. 700.00 lakh has been proposed.
II. Laboratory Management – Operation, Maintenance and R
& D:
CPCB has set up a laboratory facility at its Head Office and Zonal Offices have also been provided with laboratory facilities. The strengthening of laboratories is an on-going activity and the laboratories are equipped for undertaking analysis of critical pollutants. Parameters have been added up for analysis of the bio-medical wastes, plastic wastes, municipal solid wastes and hazardous wastes (water and air pollution). CPCB is also proposing a number of R & D schemes relating to various aspects of prevention and control pollution. Regular analytical quality control (AQC) tests and training to the staff of SPCBs/PCCs are also proposed. An outlay of Rs. 500.00 lakh has been proposed.
CPCB has developed standards for disposal of treated liquid effluents and gaseous emissions in respect of major category of polluting industries. Some of the standards need to be reviewed from time to time taking technological improvement into considerations. It is proposed to undertake review of standards in respect of those categories of industry, which have already been covered. An outlay of Rs. 120.00 lakh has been proposed.
IV Training:
CPCB is proposing to undertake training programmes for the benefit of officers and laboratory staff of SPCBs/PCCs, regional training programmes would be conducted through expert institutions and Zonal Offices. The important areas include: bio-medical waste, plastic wastes, municipal solid wastes, cleaner technologies, vehicular pollution and noise pollution control, etc. An out lay of Rs. 20.00 lakh has been proposed during 2004-05.
VA&B Information (Data-Base) Management and
Library:
This is an on-going programme under which major expenditure is on the operation and maintenance of LAN/Internet network. A number of softwares, such as software for water and air quality reports and environmental data bank (EDB) are also proposed to be developed. Some of the documents and important notifications are placed at CPCB’s Website. An outlay of Rs. 70.00 lakh is proposed.
VI Pollution Control Enforcement:
The important activity under the pollution control enforcement is to ensure compliance of 17 categories of polluting industries and industries located close to rivers and lakes. The action plan prepared for restoration of environmental quality in the critically polluted area is under implementation through the concerned SPCBs. During this year, the task forces on 17-categories of highly polluting industries will review and implement the Charter on “Corporate Responsibility for Environmental Protection (CREP)”. inspection/visits under Environment Surveillance Squad (ESS) would continue with respect to polluting industries and as per the compliance of various court’s directives. An emphasis would be on implementation of bio-medical waste (BMW), municipal solid waste (MSW), and plastic waste management (PWM) through SPCBs /PCCs. The implementation of Hon’ble Supreme Court’s directives relating to formulation of Action Plan on Solid Waste Management in 59 cities including State Capitals will be laid. The major allocation includes on construction of Zonal Offices buildings, eco-cities and implementation of on-going programme on setting up of demo-project on management of MSW. An outlay of Rs. 1000.00 lakh is proposed.
VII Pollution Control Technology:
Under this project head, emphasis would be given to develop/review the various treatment technologies for abatement of pollution. The important ongoing programmes include; performance evaluation of sewage treatment plants, risk assessment in chemical industries, vehicular pollution and noise control in DG Sets and various innovative treatment technologies for plastic wastes, municipal solid wastes and bio-medical wastes. An outlay of Rs. 90.00 lakh is proposed.
VIII Mass Awareness, Publication and NGOs:
This is an ongoing project under which programmes relating to mass awareness are taken-up. The activity also includes: publication of reports, documents, and newsletters on various topics/subjects. Besides, a number of other activities such as organising exhibitions, putting stalls in various exhibition and sale of publication, distribution of water testing kits to NGOs/Schools etc. would also be taken-up. An outlay of Rs. 90.00 lakh is proposed.
IX Hazardous Waste Management:
It is a continuous activity and projects under this head includes: identification of hazardous wastes streams in various industries, inventorisation of hazardous waste generating units in various sectors in different States. Schemes for grant of registration of recycling industries, preparation of guidelines for recycling and reprocessing of waste/used oil and non-ferrous metals. Implementation of standards for leachate in hazardous waste dumpsites, assessment & development of hazardous waste disposal facilities in the States, organising training programmes/workshop and follow-up of the recommendations of various Committees constituted for management of hazardous wastes/chemicals. Formulation of strategy for management of E-waste. An outlay of Rs. 60.00 lakh is proposed during 2005-06.
The budget provision for CPCB for
2005-06 is Rs.39.00 crores on Plan side and Rs.7.57 crores on Non-Plan side.
246. ASSISTANCE TO BOTANIC GARDENS
The
scheme envisages to promote ex-situ conservation of rare endemic plants through
the scheme by strengthening infrastructural facilities of existing botanical
gardens and centers of ex-situ conservation.
The annual financial allocation of Rs. 3.0 crores is required during
2005-06.
The budget provision for 2005-06 is Rs.2.00
crores on Plan side.
247. RESEARCH &
ECOLOGICAL REGENERATION
Background :
The environmental research in the Ministry of Environment & Forests is being supported under various sub-schemes which are given below:
· Environment Research Programme – Brown Agenda
· Ecosystem Research Scheme – Green Agenda
· Research Programme for Eastern and Western Ghats -Site specific
· Pitambar Pant National Environment Fellowship Award
· B.P. Pal National Environment Fellowship Award for Bio-diversity.
The Sub-Schemes
Environment Research Programme specifically deals with brown agenda i.e. problems related to air, water and soil and development of suitable cost effective technology for abatement of pollution load in the environment. Emphasis is laid on development of eco-friendly biological and other inventories for prevention of pollution, development of strategies/technologies, instruments etc.
Ecosystem Research Scheme is an inter-disciplinary programme of research, which emphasizes ecological approach for studying all the relationship between man and environment. The objective of the programme is to develop a basis within the field of natural and social sciences for national use and conservation of resources for general improvement of the relationship between man and his environment. The programme seeks to provide a scientific basis to solve the practical problems of resource management. The programme also seeks to provide scientific knowledge and trained personnel needed to mange the natural resources in a rational and sustainable manner. Ecosystem studies becomes even more important as the Earth’s environmental systems are increasingly being affected at all levels. Ecological understanding and research in this area offer tangible hope for addressing extremely complex and potentially devastating assaults on local, regional and global ecosystems. Under the scheme emphasis is laid on multi-disciplinary aspects of environmental conservation with emphasis on eco-system approach consistent with the identified thrust areas and orientation.
Eastern and Western Ghats Research Programme addresses itself to location specific problems of resource management in the Eastern and Western Ghats regions of the country. Under this programme, studies relating to Bio-diversity, land use, impact of developmental activities etc. are taken up.
Pitambar Pant National Environment Fellowship Award is awarded annually is in recognition of significantly important research and development contributions and also intended to encourage talented individuals to devote themselves to R&D pursuit in the field of environmental sciences. The duration of the fellowship is for 2 years.
B.P. Pal National Environment Fellowship Award for
Biodiversity is awarded annually is in
recognition of significantly important research and development contributions and also intended to encourage talented
individuals to devote themselves to R&D pursuit in the field of
Biodiversity. The duration of the fellowship is for 2 years.
The budget provision for 2005-06 is
Rs.4.00 crores on Plan side.
248. G.B.
PANT INSTITUTE OF HIMALAYAN ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT
The G.B. Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment
& Development has been identified as a centre to promote strategies for
sustainable development in the Indian Himalayan Region (IHR) through R&D,
dissemination of knowledge and networking. The genesis of the Institute goes
back to 7th Plan under the auspices of the Planning Commission,
Govt. of India in view of the marked emphasis of the Himalayan Mountains
particularly with reference to its global recognition of socio-cultural and
biological diversity, water-towers, minerals, forest and agricultural products,
recreation, and rituals. The Institute functions as an autonomous centre of
MOEFs and become functional in 1988.
The Institute has continued to function within the
approved mandate and R&D programmes.
Larger emphasis is laid to upgrade efforts for land and water management
practices in IHR along with identification of strategies for sustainable rural
livelihoods and natural resource management. Biodiversity conservation,
documentation and investigation, participatory conservation strategies; studies
in ecologically sensitive habitat, propagation of ecologically and economically
important medicinal and multipurpose plants; hazard assessment using GPS and
GIS and hazard mitigation, eco-restoration; impact assessment of hydro-power
and other developmental projects; ecological economics of natural and man-made
systems; documentation and development of database on indigenous knowledge; and
capacity building of local communities for sustainable development are other
major areas where institute has made significant strides. Most of these areas
fall in the government’s Common Minimum Programme (CMP) to cater the need to
the mountain people. The institute is also providing continuous support to
local state governments as and when required to meet regional specificities.
The R&D and networking of the Institute could be further improved through
upgradation of laboratories, and establishment of documentation and outreach
cells, for which necessary provisions may be accorded.
A few areas, however, deserve early attention to
increase the efficiency of its Units and HQs. Infrastructure and manpower
development needs utmost attention for upgradation. Capacities building
facility need to be upgraded through training, exchange programmes and
promoting visiting professionals and experts. A few specialized courses on
selected above said themes would be worthwhile along with environmental
education cell. Lack of adequate manpower, particularly in Units need to be
looked into. Support facilities, such as public relation cell, upgradation of
library and information centre, infrastructure at existing unit & HQs are
highly warranted and proposed during stipulated period.
INTEGRATED
ACTION ORIENTED ECO-RESEARCH PROGRAMME IN THE HIMALAYAN REGION
The programme in the Tenth Five
Year Plan with approved goals will continue integrating scientific, social,
economic and cultural ingredients for achieving the objectives of
socio-economic development together with environmental
regeneration/conservation with sufficient funding. Total funding of the programme in the 10th Plan period is
proposed to be enhanced. It is proposed to use this also for the extension of
Institute activities/testing and demonstration of technology packages developed
etc. in a concerted manner.
The budget provision for 2005-06 is
Rs.7.50 crores on Plan side.
249. HAZARDOUS
SUBSTANCES MANAGEMENT
The HSM Division had initiated and implemented various programmes and activities under the Central Plan Scheme “Creation of Management Structure for Hazardous Substances” during the VIII and IXth Five Year Plans. The thrust areas on which these activities were focussed upon during the IXth Five Year Plan (1997-2002) included Notification of new Rules and Amendments to existing Acts and Rules, identification of sites for setting up of common TSDFs, remediation of contaminated sites, setting up of pilot plants for management of municipal solid waste, implementation of bio-medical wastes Rules, carrying out of hazard analysis and rapid safety audits in various industrial pockets and districts of the country, conduct of training programmes and workshops on management of chemical accidents, preparation of off-site emergency plans, setting up of emergency response centres, emergency preparedness and chemical safety.
The need to promote safe management and use of hazardous substances including hazardous chemicals and hazardous wastes in order to avoid damage to health and environment is well recognized. Towards this end, the following 3 thrust areas have been identified on which the activities of the Division would be focussed during the Xth Plan period (2002-2007);
1. Chemical Safety
2. Management of Hazardous Wastes with emphasis on waste minimization and re-cycling
3. Environmentally Sound Management of Solid Wastes, including flyash & plastic wastes.
The important programmes and activities proposed to be carried out under the above mentioned thrust areas during the Xth Plan period are as follows:
· Continuation of District Hazard Analysis studies and preparation of off-site Emergency Plans.
· Setting up of Emergency Response Centres as per modifications.
· Providing support to Poison Control Centres.
·
Preparation
of National & State Inventories on hazardous wastes as per HW Rules 2003.
·
Inventorization
of illegal hazardous wastes dump sites & preparation of remediation plans for the same
· Provision of support to atleast 15 common facilities for Treatment, Storage and Disposal of Hazardous wastes (TSDF) in different parts of the country.
·
Harmonization
of hazardous wastes with the EXIM Policy to regulate the import/export of such
wastes.
·
Banning
the import & export of hazardous wastes listed in Annexe 8 of the Basel
Convention, in phases.
· Promoting recycling/reprocessing of identified wastes through the Registration Scheme.
· Setting up of Demonstration Plants for Management of Municipal Solid Wastes including Plastic Wastes.
· Guidelines/projects on Fly-ash utilization.
· Strengthening of SPCBs/PCCs to ensure effective implementation of Rules and policies on hazardous substances management.
· Continuation of on-going projects and studies on the 3 identified thrust areas as well as initiation of new need based studies.
· Organization of training programmes and workshops to build capacity and to disseminate information about various Rules and Amendments to concerned stakeholders.
· Fulfilling of national obligations under the 3 international conventions handled by the Division.
· Strict and effective implementation of the various Rules on hazardous substance management notified and amended from time to time.
· Preparation of guidelines/guidance documents on identified thrust areas
· Implementation of all time-bound tasks & activities in the area of hazardous waste management, contained in the directions of the Hon’ble Supreme Court in the matter of WP657/95, delivered on 14th October, 2003.
The budget provision for 2005-06 is
Rs.6.00 crores on Plan side.
250. BIO-DIVERSITY
CONSERVAITON
The
scheme envisages to promote projects pertaining to Bio-diversity Conservation
Bio-safety and follow up on Bio-diversity Act. Projects are sanctioned to
promote sensitization of Bio-diversity issues through workshops and Bio-diversity monitoring projects.
The budget provision for 2005-06 is
Rs.3.00 crores on Plan side.
251. CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT OF WETLANDS, MANGROVES AND CORAL REEFS
The main activities will
revolve around release of Central assistance to the concerned State Governments
for conservation of wetlands, mangroves & coral reefs for activities like
mapping, survey & demarcation, landscape planning, hydrology, control of
encroachment, eutrophication, pollution abatement, aquatic weed control,
wildlife conservation, fisheries development, research on coastal and marine
diversity associated with mangroves & coral reefs, eco-development
activities, environmental awareness, etc. under MAPs of identified wetlands,
mangroves & coral reef areas in the
country. The research projects in the
field of wetlands, mangroves & coral reefs will be sanctioned as per the
guidelines prepared on priority areas of research. The meetings of National Wetland Committee and National Mangrove
Committees and their Research sub-Committee will be convened during the
year. Organisation of Workshop for
evaluation of progress of on-going research projects and completed research
projects in the field of wetlands, mangroves & coral reefs, and MAPs, will
be undertaken. Circulation of
guidelines for monitoring mechanism in regard to MAPs will be completed. Two directories on wetlands were published
earlier. Work on third directory will
be initiated updating the earlier work using remote sensing technology along
with ground truth data and adding more wetlands where enough information is
available on various aspects. Process
has been initiated to designate more wetland sites from India in the list of
Ramsar sites.
Activity-wise Physical targets for 2004-05 are given
below :
(Rs. in Crores)
|
Name of the Activity |
Physical Target |
|
Wetlands : |
·
Wetlands have been identified as thrust area
for livelihood support of people living in fringe areas and biodiversity.
Water conservation becomes a major area of concern in the Common minimum
programme. Unlike marine resources like, Mangroves and Coral reefs the
wetlands are not biogeographical and species oriented specific ecosystems.
They are ubiquitous and play a critical role in flow nutrients and energy. ·
Inclusion of more wetlands under National
wetlands conservation Progranme. We have received 47 new wetlands for
inclusion. Out of them,38 wetlands have been identified. ·
To concentrate on multi sectoral approach to
address to various conservation activities in place of ad hoc approach to get
desired results. ·
Involvement of local communities in
management and to intrigante traditional knowledge for effective management. ·
Emphasis on hydrological aspects and control
of prolific growth of aquatic weeds through latest methods. ·
Capacity building to develop technical and
managerial capabilities. ·
Emphasis on integrated approach in place of
sectoral approach. |
|
Mangroves and Coral Reefs 1. MAPs on Mangroves & Coral Reefs 2. Research projects |
35
MAPs on mangroves and 4 MAPs on coral reefs On-going and new research projects |
The budget provision for 2005-06 is
Rs.11.00 crores on Plan side.
252. BIOSPHERE RESERVES
The scheme
envisages to promote in-situ conservation of pristine eco-systems which
are representatives of Bio-geographic
provinces and have global importance.
The purpose is to ensure long term conservation by promoting alternate
livelihoods for local inhabitants. The scheme requires annual financial
allocation of Rs. 7.20 crores during
2005-06.
253. INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION
IC&SD Division
coordinates matters relating to multilateral, bilateral Programs, training
abroad, National Environment Council, matters relating to international
regional bodies like SACEP, SAARC, EU etc. and projects under Global
Environment Facility (GEF) and Government of India/UNDP GEF Small Grants
Programme. An amount of Rs.1.4 crore have been provided for international
activities like participation in various convention relating to environment,
Global Environment Facility, bilateral cooperation and for making India’s
annual contribution to international bodies.
The budget provision for 2005-06 is Rs. 2.00 Plan
and Rs.1.39 crores on Plan side.
254. STATE OF ENVIRONMENT PROJECT
A
new programme has been incorporated in the Tenth Five Year Plan for preparation
of State of Environment (SoE) reports/products at the State/UT level with an
objective to highlight the upstream and downstream linkages with environmental
issues besides creating a baseline document for each State & UT. An allocation of Rs. 6.00 crores has been
made for the programme for the entire Tenth Plan duration.
This
Ministry has identified 4 national host institutes (NHIs) for preparation of
SOE at State/UT level. These NHIs assist/build capacity in States/UTs allocated
to them in preparation of SOE in each state/UT. These NHIs are as indicated
below:
(i) Development Alternatives, (DA), New
Delhi
(ii) The Energy and Resources Institute
(TERI), New Delhi
(iii) Environment Protection, Training and
Research Institute (EPTRI),
Hyderabad
(iv) Administrative Staff College of India
(ASCI), Hyderabad
To
guide, supervise and monitor the programme of SoE a National Steering Committee
under the chairmanship of JS (SD) has been constituted with members drawn from
Planning Commission, CPCB, State Governments, MOEF and 4 NHIs. The Committee meets from time to time.
Activities under the programme have been
started from FY 2002-03 and will be continued till the end of the Tenth Five
Year Plan. Out of the total allocation
of Rs. 6.00 crores, Rs. 2.43 crores has so far been released to these NHIs for
carrying out the above programme. The activities
for the FY 2004-2005 are as under:
- Preparation
of Draft SoE Report/Product for various States
- Regional
consultations on draft SoE Report
- Review
of the draft SOE Report/Product
- Facilitating
States/UTs in organizing stakeholder Consultations
- Preparation
of final Report/Product
- Printing
of final report
- Dissemination
of Reports/Product
- Action
plan for the next Report/Product
The budget provision for
2005-2006 is Rs. 1.50 crore on Plan
side.
255. ADAPTATION AND CAPACITY BUILDING PROJECT
ON CLIMATE CHANGE
Adaptation and Capacity Building Project on Climate
Change was initiated during the year 2002-2003. India hosted the Eighth Conference of
Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change from 23rd
October to 1st November, 2002 at Vigyan Bhavan, 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. In
the year 2003-04, Climate Technology Bazaar and International Conferences on Adaptation,
Technology Transfer, Climate & Development and CDM were held during
November 2003 in New Delhi. In
addition, 22nd Plenary Session of IPCC was hosted in New Delhi
during 8 – 11 November 2004. Delegates
from nearly all the countries participated in this important International
Conference.
During 2005-2006, ongoing and
some new projects relating to climate change would be funded. Meetings of Climate Change Core Group and
National CDM Authority would be organised. Interaction with other countries at
bilateral, multilateral and at various international forums, like COP to
UNFCCC, IPCC, etc., would be held to safeguard India’s interests on the issues
relating to climate change.
The budget provision for 2005-06 is
Rs.2.16 crores on Plan side.
256. ESTABLISHMENT
OF ENVIRONMENT AUTHORITIES, COMMISSIONS AND
TRIBUNALS
For the National Environment
Appellate Authority the yearly rent for the accommodation occupied by the
Authority in Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium comes to Rs.1.5 crores
approximately. Hence the total expenditure
for the year 2004-05 has been estimated to be about Rs.2.00 crores including
Rs.0.5 crores for office expenses, salary, etc. For the Loss of Ecology (Prevention & Payments of
Compensation) Authority of the State of Tamil Nadu the yearly expenditure approved
by the Cabinet is Rs.0.75 crores. The
Authority is presently on extension upto 30.9.2006. If it is given further
extension and continues to exist for the full financial year 2005-06, the
expenditure estimated is about Rs.0.75 crores.
The financial requirement for the Environment Pollution (Prevention
& Control) Authority for the National Capital Region is estimated as
Rs.0.15 crores for its functioning.
The budget provision for 2005-06 is
Rs.4.00 crores on Plan side.
257. COMMON EFFLUENT TREATMENT PLANTS (CETPs)
The scopes of the CETP projects are to construct the
CETPs in the clusters of small and medium scale industries. It would also be difficult to give the
estimated cost of individual projects as the proposals submitted by the proponent
would have the details of the financial estimates duly appraised by the
financial institutions and approved by the State Government.
An amount of Rs. 25.00 crores has been approved by
the Planning Commission for the above Scheme for the whole period of X Five
Year Plan 2002-2007. Out of this, An
amount of Rs. 4.00 crores has been allocated by the PC Division in the current
financial year and has been utilised fully.
An amount of Rs. 4.40 crores has been proposed in B.E. 2005-2006 for the above Scheme which can well be
utilised.
258. REIMBURSEMENT OF
WATER CESS (Non-Plan Scheme)
As per revised formula effective from 1.4.1998 of
water cess reimbursement to SPCBs/UT PCCs, upto 80% of the cess amount
collected by SPCBs/PCCs will be reimbursed to them in accordance with Section 8
of the Water Cess Act, 1977 for meeting their approved expenditure
requirements. Of the cess amount
collected, upto 20% will remain with the Central Government for undertaking specific
projects in any part of the country through the Central Pollution Control Board
(CPCB) subject to approval by the Central Government.
The budget provision for 2005-06 is
Rs.76.52 crores on Non-Plan side.
259. TAJ PROTECTION
MISSION
The
Environmental Management of heritage, pilgrimage and tourism centers is
proposed to be taken up to prevent
environmental degradation of these areas.
In compliance with the Supreme Court orders dated 4.9.1996 in the Writ
Petition No.13381/84, the Planning Commission estimated (in consultation with
the State Government) an amount of Rs.600 crores on a 50:50 per cent
(Centre-State) matching basis to implement various schemes relating to
protection of the Taj Mahal.
The Ministry of Environment and
Forests has vide Notification S.O.No.350(E), dated 17.5.1999 constituted an
Authority known 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, city tree plantation in the context of environmental protection of
the Taj Mahal. MOEF so far sanctioned 10 projects as a part of the Taj
Protection Mission and another seven projects are in the pipe line. The total cost of these projects is about
Rs. 44.00 crores and spread over during tenth Five Year Plan.
It is now proposed that similar
efforts should be mounted for environmental management of other such areas
also. Important sites will be selected and detailed management plans will be
implemented at these places. The EFC
for additional seven projects has been drafted and comments of Finance Division
have been sought. The draft EFC would
be circulated for comments shortly.
The budget provision for
2005-2006 is Rs. 0.01 crores on Plan
side.
260.
ALL INDIA
COORDINATED PROJECT ON TAXONOMY (AICOPTAX)
(Rs.
in crores)
|
Name of the Activity |
Physical Target |
|
All India Coordinated Project on Taxonomy Capacity Building. |
Servicing of ongoing projects. New projects |
The budget provision for 2005-06 is
Rs.1.80 crores on Plan side.
261. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT CAPACITY BUILDING
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROJECT (WORLD BANK AIDED)