CHAPTER II & III

 

 

SCHEME-WISE FINANCIAL REVIEW, PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE IN RECENT YEARS AND TARGETS FOR THE YEAR 2006-2007

 

                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

9th 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  10TH  PLAN APPROVED OUTLAY:

 

 

Year

 

Environment

 

NRCD

 

Forests & Wildlife

 

NAEB

 

Total

 

10th 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

2004-2005 Outlay

215.92

364.20

302.63

267.25

1150

Expenditure

148.11

322.45

255.00

263.68

989.24

 

*              Including Rs.175.00 Crores for Animal Welfare Division.

**           Including Secretariat and CCU

 

 

 

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 1st 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.

 

Financial Year 2004-2005

 

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the Activity

B.E.

Actual Expdt.

Physical Target

Physical Achievements

Reasons shortfall

 if any

 

Plan

Non-Plan

Plan

Non-Plan

 

General Component

30.00

10.28

30.61

10.28

                   @                          NIL

Education & Training

2.00

1.1759

2.00

1.1759

 

North-East

3.25

-

3.24

 

 

Total

35.25

11.4559

35.85

11.4559

 

 

 

 

@  Physical Targets & Achievements for Financial Year 2003-2004 :

 

 

         During the year, 212 projects were ongoing and 45 projects were initiated.  Achievements made under these projects are reflected in the Annual Report for  the year 2004 –05.  Some of the important projects continued during the year are indicated below-

 

·                     Multilocation Trials of Promising Clones of Gmelina arborea Roxb.

·                     Selection of superior trees and Development of Technology for Artificial Regeneration of Commercially Important Under exploited Multipurpose Trees,

·                     Field Evaluation of New Clones of Poplar, Development of eco-friendly water repellent preservative finishes for handicrafts items,

·                     To study ecological succession in restored mined lands, Studies on Population Status and Determination of Sustainable Harvest Limits for Selected Medicinal Plants in Himachal Pradesh

·                     Study of Ecology – Regeneration, population Structure and Evaluation of Ailanthus excelsa in Tamil Nadu

·                     Development of agro techniques for Gymnema sylvestre and Embclia ribes – medicinal plants of high marketing potential,

·                     Inventorisation of Traditional Ecological Knowledge for Environmental Conservation in Darjeeling Himalaya, Progeny trial of Gmelina arborea

·                     Wood Fiber-plastic composite foams with improved cell morphology by continuous process

·                     Studies on Productivity and Management of Teak (Tectona grandis) in Agroforestry practices in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh

·                     Performance and evaluation of selected bamboo species treated by modified Boucherie process

·                     Development of in vitro clonal propagation technology for Boswellia serrata and Terminalia arjuna two important forest tree species of central India

·                      Developing Carbon tables for important plantation species of North India.

 

 

Financial Year 2005-2006

 

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the Activity

B.E.

Actual Expdt.

Physical Target

Physical Achievements

Reasons shortfall if any

 

Plan

Non-Plan

Plan

Non-Plan

                     @                       NIL

General Component

40.00

10.4339

23.00

6.00

 

Education & Training

11.00

1.1070

5.50

0.55

 

North-East

5.00

-

 

-

 

Total

56.00

11.5409

28.50

6.55

 

 

@ Physical Target & Achievements

 

 In the year 2005-2006, 247 projects were ongoing while 54 projects were initiated . Some of the projects are as under :

 

·                     Studies on quality planting stock production in some medicinal plant species using mist propagation techniques.

·                     Assessment of the wood quality parameter in seed raised plantations of different age         series of Dalbergia sissoo Roxb.,

·                     Photo micrographic & microstructure atlas of Indian Hardwoods.

·                     Velocity gradient induced single glass modified solar kiln for drying of timber and NWFPs.,

·                     Genetic evaluation of selected genotypes for exploring clonal forestry potential in D.sissoo,

·                     Technology development for commercial production of bamboo charcoal,

·                     Studies on seed source variation, determination of age of the trees and establishment of germplasm bank in Sandal.

·                     Assessment of seed quality in unimporved populations, seed production areas and seed orchards of Tectona grandis.

·                     Age dependent durability studies of plantation grown timbers.

·                     Standardization of sustainable harvesting practices of Terminalia arjuna bark.

·                     Sustainable management of medicinal plants in JFM areas in different atroclimatic zones of Madhya Pradesh.

·                     Studies on edible potential of some Indian Bamboo shoots.

·                     Effect of microbial inoculants on growth and productivity of Safed musli (Chlotophytum borivillianum).

·                     Documentation of traditional knowledge on ethno-medicinal uses from tribal herbal healers, vaidyas, ojhas & guniyas in Central Madhya Pradesh.

·                     Genetic improvement of Acacia auriculiformis through half-sib progeny selection.

·                     Genetic Improvement of Teak through Selection, Evaluation and Conservation, Seed biology of less known high value timber species.

·                     Studies on seed handling and storage behavious of important NTFP species.

 

Financial Year 2006-07

 

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the activity

B.E.

Physical targets

 

Plan

Non-Plan

 

General Component

51.00

15.55

 

@

Education & Training

North-East

 

5.00

-

Total

56.00

15.55

 

 

@  Targets for 2006-2007 :

 

 

·                     Planting stock improvement in some important agroforestry and plantation species viz. Populus spp., Eucalyptus hybrid, Casuarina spp., Gmelina arborea, bamboos etc.

·                     Assessment of insect pests and disease problems of important tree species at nursery and plantation stages and development of control measures, including biological control.

·                     Initiation of work related to establishment of National Bureau of Forest Genetic Resources under ICFRE.

·                     Policy research on forest biodiversity conservation vis-à-vis rights and concessions, inhabitants of National Parks / biosphere reserves.

·                     Environmental impact assessment of developmental projects.

·                     Chemical characterisation and value additions in non-timber forest products. 

·                     Assessment on carbon sequestration potential of important tree species at different sites, ages and management regimes.

·                     Evaluation of medicinal plant based agroforestry system (silvi – medicinal).

·                     Preparation of electronic database of forest arborescent flora of Satpura Eco-region of Madhya Pradesh.

·                     Studies on Mangrove ecosystem with special reference to Bhitarkanika (Orissa).

·                     Documentation of forest insects of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh and studies on the efficacy of Toxins of Soil Actinomycetes against Major Forest Insect Pests.

·                     Screening of some important medicinal plant species of arid/semi arid region for their performance on arid salt affected soils of Rajasthan with management practices.

·                     Molecular Screening of selected flora from Rajasthan & Gujarat region for identification of gene(s) expressing under extremes of salinity and drought as well as during in vitro morphogenesis / organogenesis.

 

 

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 24th 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".

 

 

Financial Year 2004-2005

 

(Rs. in Crores)      

Sl.

No.

Name of the Activity

BE

Actual

Expdt.

Physical

Target

Physical

Achievements

Reasons for shortfall, if any

1

Inputs to improve research capability in Labs. experimental plant at IPIRTI and

Research & Training in the field of Mechanical Wood Industries technology.

7.54

2.49

Research and development work is being carried out on the projects as detailed under (A- On-Going Projects Sl. No. 1 to 14,

B- On-Going Sponsored Projects Sl. Nos. 1 – 7

C-New projects

Sl. No. 1-6)

As detailed under E – Projects Completed during the year 2004-2005 under (a – Institute’s projects completed and report published), (b-Sponsored projects completed and reports submitted to the sponsors)

- NIL -

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

Establishment of Particle Board plant

1.05

1.42

 

NIL

 

 

 

TOTAL

 

 

8.59

 

3.91

 

 

 


Ongoing Research projects for 2004-05

 

1.             Ongoing Institute projects

Sl.

No.

Code No. of the project

Title of the project

1

WC/Process/13/2001

Development of Machine for efficient veneer finger jointing technique

2

WC/Testing/15/2001

Strengthening of Non-destructive test facilities and development of test methods for panel products

3

NWC/Panel/17/2003

Development of Panel Material from Woven/non-woven Coir-Mat with Veneer and Bamboo Mat

4

LP/18/Equip/2002

Enhancement of Utilization of Plantation Timbers through edge lamination

5

WC/19/Process/2002

Study on preferential absorption of chemicals in dip diffusion process of veneer treatment with fixed type of preservative CCB

6

WC/20/Resin/2002

Development of UF resin with low formaldehyde emission for particle board

7

WC/21/Testing/2002

Design and Development of Mechanized Model of E-Tester

8

WC/22/Testing/2002

Effect of cyclic and Accelerated Water Resistance tests on bending properties of composites from wood and other natural fibres             including bamboo (Phase 1: Plywood)

9

NWC/23/Testing/2002

Effect of Age of Bamboo on strength properties of BMB and BMCS

10

NWC/24/Testing/2002

Life cycle analysis of BMCS

11

WC/Resin/25/2002

Development of Powder PF Resin for bamboo mat composites

12

WC/Resin/28/2002

Development of improved Cardanol phenol formaldehyde          (CPF)      resin

13

NWC/30/Panel/2002

Development of Bamboo mat based ridges for bamboo mat      corrugated sheet roofing system

14

WC/31/Stand/2003

Study of alternate test method for 72 hours boiling test prescribed  for plywood and block board in Indian Standard Specification

15

WC/32/Panel/2003

Development of modified flush door shutter to minimise the use               of wood in flush door shutter manufacture and also for the efficient use of flush door shutter as domestic and toilet door purposes

16

ESL/33/2003

Investigation on the use of New Environment friendly preservative chemical Spinosad ( a derivative of Spinosyn A and Spinosyn D. Emperical formula; C41H65NO15&C47HO&NO10 respectively) for plywood protection

17

NWC/34/Panel/2004

Development of Different grades of Bamboo Particle Board and wafer board

18

WC/29/AAdhesive/2002

To develop an effective & economic  PF resin adhesive incorporated with toxin chemicals to perform duel function both as bonding agent and glue line poison both against insect and fungus

  

2.                            Ongoing Sponsored projects

 

Sl.

No.

Code No. of the project

Title of the project

1

SP/28/2000

Field Demonstration & Development of bamboo based composites/panels                 for housing in NE sponsored by MoEF (implemented in collaboration with BMTPC)

2

SP-35/ESL/2004: 

Evaluation of Bifenthrin against borers and termites for protection of wood and plywood

3

SP-37/I-Beam/2002

Development of I-Beam using laminated veneer lumber made     from plantation timbers and bamboo mat board – An exploratory study                 sponsored by BMTPC

4

SP-38/Bananna-Sheath/2002

Upscaling of lab. Technology for making panels from banana sheath developed by Regional Research Laboratory, Trivandrum and approved by BMTPC

5

SP-39/2003

Setting up of production and training centre for bamboo machineries near Magadi sponsored by BMTPC

6

SP-41/WC/TNFDC/2003

Study on the suitability of plantation grown timbers for the manufacture of general purpose plywood – sponsored by Tamilnadu Forest Development Corpn.

7

SP-42/2003

Joint Investigative study with TIFAC to prepare technology package for manufacture of Bamboo Board (Laminates)

 

C)            New Project proposals approved by RAC on 19th August 2004

 

  1.  

NWC/34/Panel/2004: 

Development of Pilot Scale facilities for Research and Training for Manufacture of Particle Board and Oriented Strand Board

  1.  

WSL/35/Testing/2004

Effluent treatment of chemicals discharged from plywood industries

  1.  

WSL/36/Testing/2004

Pest risk assessment of importation of unprocessed logs from different countries

  1.  

WC/37/Data/2004

Engineering Data generation for new panel materials from wood and other natural fibres including bamboo

  1.  

WC/38/Stand/2004

Establishment of seasoning facility for training and demonstration

  1.  

WC/39/Furniture/2004

Product Development from New Generation Eco-friendly Material

  1.  

NWC/40/Grading/2004

Framing Grading rules for bamboo for structural purposes

  1.  

WC/41/Equipment/

2004

Development of Mechanized log centering device for 4 ft Peeling lathe for increased recovery of full width veneer sheets and higher yield from plantation timbers

  1.  

NWC/42/Panel/2004

Development of Floor Tiles – Glazed and Mat Finish from Bamboo strips

 

 

  1.  

NWC/43/Resin/2004

Study on resin intake of bamboo mats at each stage of dipping and its effect on resin properties on bamboo mats and residual resin solution

  1.  

WC/44/Panel/2004

Development of Compreg from Bamboo Mat Veneer from Plantation Timber or in combination

 

  1.  

WC/45/Panel/2004

Development of High Density Shuttering Grade Plywood using Bamboo Mat and /veneers from Plantation Timber

 

  1.  

WC/46/Panel/2004

Development of Fire Retardant Flush Door

 

  1.  

WC/47/Panel/2004

Development of Veneer – Bamboo Mat Flexi Ply

 

  1.  

WC/48/Composites/

2004

Development of Cellular Core Flush Door from Solid Bamboo Rings and Plantation Timber

  1.  

WC/49/Stand/2004

Development of Test methods for joinery

 

  1.  

WC/50/Testing/2004

Design, fabrication and testing of bamboo trusses and grid walls of larger spans

  1.  

WC/51/Testing/2004

Design, fabrication and testing of two storey skeleton structure

 

 

D)            Projects complete during the year 2004-05

a)             Institute's projects completed and report published

Sl.

No.

RR/TR

No.

Title of the Report

1

RR 128

A New approach to improve the Fire Retardancy of  Plywood

2.

RR 129

Dursban 50 WT as a Glue Line Additive for Protection of Plywood against Borers

3.

RR 130

Study on Pollution in Plywood Industries

4.

TR 103

A study on Import of Timber

5.

TR 105

Development of industrial Model Veneer Tenderizing Equipment

 

 

 

b) Institute's projects completed:

 

Sl.

No.

Code No. of the Project

Title of the project

Remarks

1

ESL/10/Panel/CSL/2002

Enhancement of performance of Chloropyriphos insecticide by resisting its fungal degradation by the use of suitable fungicide

Report under vetting

2

CFS/15/95

Evaluation of efficacy of some of the eco-friendly preservatives for protection of plywood

Copy kept in the Library & not published

3

NWC/09/Panel/CFS/2000

Development of Jute overlays for panel products

Report Under printing – R.R. No.131)

 

4

NWC/01/2000/Panel

Development of panels from bamboo using bamboo curtain for transport flooring

Report under vetting

 

 

c) Sponsored projects completed and reports submitted to the sponsors                

 

Sl.

No.

Code No.

Title of the project

1.     

SP-20/99

Evaluation of Lindane 20 EC as glue line additive for protection of plywood

2.     

SP 21/1999

Evaluation of Dursban 50 WT as a glue line additive

3.     

SP-29/NWC/2001

Development of  Laboratory scale technology for making products from pine needles

4.     

SP-30/Timber/2001

Application of Finger Jointing techniques in product development using plantation species.

5.     

SP-32/NWC/2001

Exploratory investigations to develop moulded articles from coir non-woven felt

6.     

SP-33/WC/2001

Development of marine – shuttering and film faced plywood from silver oak (Grevillea robusta)

7.     

SP-34/2001: 

Development of Transfer of Technology Model (TOTEM) for Bamboo Match sticks  (Part I & II)

8.     

SP-36/LP/2002

Development of window/door frame from small size Sal poles using finger jointed and lamination techniques

9.     

SP-40/2003

Development of techno-commercial proposal for alternate industrial resource of bamboo in Orissa

10.  

SP-41/WC/TNFDC/

2003

Study on the suitability of plantation grown timbers for the manufacture of general purpose

 

 


Financial Year 2005-2006

 

(Rs. in Crores)

Sl.

No.

Name of the Activity

B.E.

Actual

Expenditure

Physical

Target

Physical

Achievements

1

 

Inputs to improve research capability in Labs. and experimental plant at IPIRTI as well as

Research & Training Centre for Mechanical Wood Industries

5.77

1.53

Research and development work is being carried out on the projects as detailed under (A- On-Going Projects Sl. No. 1 to 18,

B – On-Going Sponsoared Projects Sl. Nos. 1 – 7

C – New projects

Sl. No. 1 – 18)

As detailed under D – Projects Completed during the year 2004-2005 under (a – Institute’s projects completed and report published, b) Institute’s projects completed and (c- Sponsored projects completed and reports submitted to the sponsors)

 

 

Ongoing Research projects for 2005-06

 

A)      Ongoing Institute projects

1.             Development of machine for efficient veneer finger jointing

2.             Enhancement of Utilization of Plantation Timbers through edge lamination

3.             Effect of Age of Bamboo on strength properties of BMB

4.             Life cycle analysis of BMCS

5.             Development of modified flush door shutter to minimize the use of wood in flush door shutter manufacture and also for the efficient use of  lush door shutter as domestic and toilet door purposes.

6.             Investigation on the use of New Environment friendly preservative chemical Spinosad ( a derivative of Spinosyn A and Spinosyn D). for plywood protection.

7.                    Establishment of Pilot Scale facilities for Research and Training for Manufacture of Particle Board and Bamboo Laminates

8.             Pilot scale trial for removal of hazardous chemicals discharged from plywood industries”

9.             Engineering Data generation for new panel materials from wood and other natural fibres including bamboo

10.           Establishment of seasoning facility for training and demonstration

11.           Product Development from New generation eco-friendly material

12.           Framing Grading rules for bamboo for structural purposes

13.           Development of Mechanized log centering device for 4ft Peeling lathe for increased recovery of full width veneer sheets and higher

yield from plantation timbers

14.           Development of Floor Tiles – Glazed and Mat Finish from Bamboo strips

 

B.  Ongoing Sponsored projects

 

Sl.

No.

Code No. of the project

Title of the project

1

SP/28/2000

Field Demonstration & Development of bamboo based composites/panels for housing in NE sponsored by MoEF (implemented in collaboration with BMTPC)

2

SP-35/ESL/2004: 

Evaluation of Bifenthrin against borers and termites for protection of wood and plywood

3

SP-37/I-Beam/2002

Development of I-Beam using laminated veneer lumber made     from plantation timbers and bamboo mat board – An exploratory study sponsored by BMTPC

4

SP-38/Bananna-Sheath/2002

Upscaling of lab. Technology for making panels from banana sheath developed by Regional Research Laboratory, Trivandrum and approved by BMTPC

5

SP-39/2003

Setting up of production and training centre for bamboo machineries near Magadi sponsored by BMTPC

6

SP-41/WC/TNFDC/2003

Study on the suitability of plantation grown timbers for the manufacture of general purpose plywood – sponsored by Tamilnadu Forest Development Corpn.

7

SP-42/2003

Joint Investigative study with TIFAC to prepare technology package for manufacture of Bamboo Board (Laminates)

 

C)            New Project proposals approved by RAC on 19th August 2004

 

1.      

NWC/34/Panel/2004: 

Development of Pilot Scale facilities for Research and Training for Manufacture of Particle Board and Oriented Strand Board

2.      

WSL/35/Testing/2004

Effluent treatment of chemicals discharged from plywood industries

3.      

WSL/36/Testing/2004

Pest risk assessment of importation of unprocessed logs from different countries

4.      

WC/37/Data/2004

Engineering Data generation for new panel materials from wood and other natural fibres including bamboo

5.      

WC/38/Stand/2004

Establishment of seasoning facility for training and demonstration

6.      

WC/39/Furniture/2004

Product Development from New Generation Eco-friendly Material

 

D)            Projects complete during the year 2005-06

a)             Institute's projects completed and report published

Sl.

No.

RR/TR

No.

Title of the Report

1

RR 128

A New approach to improve the Fire Retardancy of  Plywood

2.

RR 129

Dursban 50 WT as a Glue Line Additive for Protection of Plywood against Borers

3.

RR 130

Study on Pollution in Plywood Industries

4.

TR 103

A study on Import of Timber

5.

TR 105

Development of industrial Model Veneer Tenderizing Equipment

 

 

b) Institute's projects completed and research reports under vetting (Institute funded projects) since last RAC meeting held on 19-8-2004

 

Sl.

No.

Code No. of the project

Title of the project

  1.  

WC/Testing/15/2001

Strengthening of Non-destructive test facilities and development of test methods for panel products

 

  1.  

WC/19/Process/2002

Study on preferential absorption of chemicals in dip diffusion process of veneer treatment with fixed type of preservative CCB

 

  1.  

WC/20/Resin/2002

Development of UF resin with low formaldehyde emission for particle board

 

  1.  

WC/21/Testing/2002

Design and Development of Mechanized Model of E-Tester

 

  1.  

WC/Resin/25/2002

Development of Powder PF Resin for bamboo mat composites

 

  1.  

WC/Resin/28/2002

Development of improved Cardanol phenol formaldehyde (CPF) resin

 

 

 

 

c) Sponsored projects completed and reports submitted to the sponsors                

 

Sponsored projects completed since the last RAC held 19-8-2004

 

Sl.

No.

Code No. of the project

Title of the project

1

SP/28/2000

Field Demonstration & Development of bamboo based composites/panels                 for housing in NE sponsored by MoEF (implemented in collaboration with BMTPC)

2

SP-38/Bananna-Sheath/2002

Upscaling of lab. Technology for making panels from banana sheath developed by Regional Research Laboratory, Trivandrum -  sponsored by BMTPC

3

SP-41/WC/TNFDC/2003

Study on the suitability of plantation grown timbers for the manufacture of general purpose plywood –Phase II - sponsored by Tamilnadu Forest Development Corpn.

4

SP-42/2003

Joint Investigative study with TIFAC to prepare technology package for manufacture of Bamboo Board (Laminates) - sponsored by TIFAC, New Delhi

5

SP-20/99

Evaluation of Lindane 20 EC as a glue line additive for protection of  plywood - sponsored by M/s. Kanoria Chemicals & Ind.  Ltd.

6

SP/44/WC/TNFDC/2004

Suitability of plantation grown timber species received from Tamilnadu for the manufacture of plywood- Phase III - sponsored by Tamilnadu Forest Development Corpn.

7

SP/47/Pre-Feasibility/2005

Preparation of Pre-Feasibility Report for establishing particle board and plywood factories based on plantation timber in Haryana -  sponsored by BILT, Haryana

 

 

Financial Year 2006-2007

 

(Rs. in Crores)

Sl. No.

Name of the activity

B.E.

Physical Target

1

Inputs to improve research capability in Labs. and experimental plant at IPIRTI

3.05

Plan

 

1.34

Non-Plan

Pl. see details given under “Research Projects” A, B & C mentioned vide II C.2 for 2005-2006

2

Research & Training Centre for Mechanical Wood Industries

-

3

Preparation and printing of Techno-Economic feasibility report for the commercial production of Bamboo and employment of cumulatant for preparation of blue print of the industries layout for next 20 years.

 

                                                                               

 

 

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.

  

 Financial Year 2004-05

 

(Rs. in crores)

 

Name of the activity

Budget Esti-mated

Actual Expen-diture

Physi-

cal

Target

Physical achieve-

ment

Reasons for short

fall if any

MDP/Courses & Seminars

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.50

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.50

 

 25 MDP

13 Workshops

29MDP

13Workshop& seminar

 

        Nil

PGDFM/MRM

 

45,students in PGP and 17,students in MRM

 

        Nil

Ph.D/Research studies/Consultancy

Ongoing Research Projects will be completed and some new projects have been started.,1student registered for PHD.

Manpower(Salary and wages) and other Expenditure

 

 

 

 

211 Books and 174 Journals have been subscribed.

Funds for Construction

Library

Total

4.50

4.50

 

 

Non Plan

 

Man power and Other Expenditure

  .82

  .82

 

Grand Total

5.32

5.32

 

 


Financial Year 2005-2006

 

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the activity

Budget Esti-mated

Actual Expen-diture

Physi-

cal

Target

Physical achieve-

ment

Reasons for short

fall if any

MDP/Courses & Seminars

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.60

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.69

 

25 MDP

15Workshop

 & Seminar

6 MDP

7Workshop

 

Target will be achieved within

time schedule.

PGDFM/MRM

1+1 batch

1+1 batch

45students in PGP and 17 students in MRM

 

Nil

Ph.D/Research studies/consultancy

 

Ongoing Research Projects will be completed and some new projects have been started.

Manpower(Salary and wages)

 

 

 

 

 

47 Books and 174 Journals have been subscribed, up to 30.09.2005

Corpus fund for construction

Library

Vehicle

Bio-aesthetic Plan

Machinery/

Equipments

Stores

(Furnitures & Fixtures)

Common expenses

Total ( Plan )

5.60

1.69

 

 

Non Plan

1.00

0.39

Grand Total

6.60

2.08

 

 

Financial Year 2006-2007

 

(Rs. in Crores)

 

Name of the activity

BE

Physical Target

01.  Capital Expenditure

5.00

Plan

 

1.25

Non-Plan

Construction of 5 Faculty Quarters(Rs 90.00lakhs)Construction of Auditorium(Rs 250 lakhs)Construction of Sports Complex(Rs. 250.00lakhs)Boundary Wall (Rs 30.00 lakhs)

02.  Furniture Fixture & Machinery Equipment & Computer  upgradation

Furniture for office classroom, hostel.

03.  Library books and journals

Procurement of books & journals

04   Vehicle

 

05.  Salary,Wages&T.A

Regular expenditure.

06.  Office & other Misc.Exp. including building maintenance

Regular expenditure of postage, Telephone, Vehicle maintenance ,Printing etc.& civil and electrical maintenance.

07.  Electricity & Water charges & Security

Regular expenditure.

 

08.  Bioaesthetic Expenses

Development and maintenance of garden,nursery,filling of soil, tree plantation.

09 Research Studies, Seminar & Workshops

To carry out ongoing research project and to undertake new projects.

10 Faculty Development

Academic exchange programme with national and international institutions

 

 

 

11.          STATE FOREST SERVICE AND RANGERS COLLEGES

 

 1.            About the Directorate of Forest Education

 

The post of DFE was created In 1953 under the erstwhile FRI & Colleges to assist the President Research Institute in running and to ensure standard and quality of forestry training in the country. The Directorate of Forest Education was part of the Forest Research Institute & Colleges, Dehradun and remained responsible for professional and technical level Training/Education in the country.  After the reorganization of Forest Research Institute & Colleges and creation of an autonomous Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education (ICFRE) under the Ministry of Environment and Forests, this Directorate was de-linked from FRI and Colleges in 1991 and now functioning directly under the Ministry of Environment & Forests since 1991.

 

1.1                 MANDATE

 

                The mandate of the Directorate is as follows:

                               

·         To cater to the Training Needs of State Forest Service Officers and Range Forest Officers 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.

·         To ensure ‘standard and quality’ training imparted to the forestry personnel.

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

·         To assist develop appropriate and relevant training contents and evaluation standards for forestry training at various level.

 

 

·         To generate awareness and sensitivity about forests and forest conservation amongst various stakeholders.

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

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

 
2.     The Status of Training Colleges

 

There are three State Forest Service Colleges viz. Burnihat (Assam), Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu), Dehradun (Uttaranchal) and one Rangers College viz Eastern Forest Rangers College, Kurseong (West Bengal) under the direct control of the Directorate of Forest Education, Government of India, Ministry of Environment and Forests, Dehradun. Besides, there are five Rangers Colleges run by the State Governments viz, Forest Rangers College, Balaghat (Madhya Pradesh)  1981, Orissa Forest Rangers College, Angul (Orissa)  1979, Forestry Training Institute, Haldwani (Uttaranchal)  1979, Gujarat Forest Rangers College, Rajpipla (Gujarat)  1979, North Eastern Forest Rangers College, Jalukabari (Assam)  1989 (now this college had been closed down by the State Government in March,2002).  However, the technical control over these State Run Forest Rangers Colleges vests with the Director Forest Education, Government of India, Ministry of Environment and Forests, Dehradun.

 

In addition to the above colleges, the following State Run Colleges were closed down by the concerned State Governments viz Northern Forest Rangers College, Dehradun was closed in 1984, followed by closure of Southern Forest Rangers College, Coimbatore in 1987, Rangers College, Jabalpore in 1987 Chikaldara in 1988 and Central Forest Rangers College, Chandrapur (Maharashtra) in 1990. 

 

Financial Year 2004-2005

 

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the Activity

BE

Actual Expdt.

Physical Targets

Physical Achievement

Reason for shortfall, if any,

State Forest Service and Rangers Training colleges

1.22@+

0.50*

1.1915+

#

 

 

 

a) Training of SFS officers at SFS College, Dehradun.

 

 

1 Course

1 Course

No shortfall.

2003-05 batch passed out & 2004-06 batch started w.e.f. 1-4-2004.

b) Training of Forest Rangers in SFS College, Burnihat/Coimbatore &EFRC, Kurseong.

 

 

3 Courses

*

2 batches 2002-04 passed out, & 3 batches 2003-05 are undergoing 2nd year training.

*3 batches 2004-06 which were due to start from November, 2004 has been rescheduled to start from April, 2005 due to implementation of new rule & syllabus w.e.f. April, 2005.

c) Refresher Courses for in-service SFS officers with 30-35 participants in each course.

 

 

7 Courses

6 Courses

Due to less no. of participants one course was clubbed with computer application (basic) course.

d) Basic Courses on Computer Application in Forestry for in-service SFS officers with 25-30 participants in each course.

 

 

7 Courses

7 Courses

No shortfall.  Target achieved.

e) Advance Courses on Computer Application in Forestry for in-service SFS officers with 30-35 participants in each course.

 

 

4 Courses

4 Courses

No shortfall.  Target achieved.

f) Theme based courses in forestry for In-service SFS Officers with 25-30 participants in each course.

 

 

8 Courses

8 Courses

No shortfall.  Target achieved.

g) Two weeks course on Bio-diversity conservation & climate change for RFOs.

 

 

3 Courses

3 Courses

No shortfall.  Target achieved.

h) Two weeks “Trainers Training Course” with 20 participants in each course

 

 

2 Courses

2 Courses

No shortfall. Target achieved.

i) Two weeks “Refresher Course” for Range Officers with 30 participants in each course.

 

 

2 Courses

2 Course

No shortfall.  Target achieved.

j) Two weeks “Refresher Course” for in-service Deputy Rangers, Foresters and Forest Guards with 30-35 participants in each course.

 

 

10 Courses

10

No shortfall.  Target achieved.

k) Forestry courses for sister & other organizations on request.

 

 

 

*

-

*Courses will be conducted as and when the demand received from the States/Organisation.

l) Six week “Promotion Linked Training” for ACFs with 30 participants in each course (subject to approval of ministry).

 

 

3 courses

 

Subject to approval of the ministry.

* Fund is at the disposal of Civil Construction Unit.

# May be ascertained from CCU.

@ Out of Rs. 1.22 Crore, Rs.2.74 Lakh allotted to this Directorate under budget head 04.00.01-Salaries (Plan), was surrendered to the Ministry vide this office letter No.3-78/Acct./DFT/2004/3195-96 dated 15-02-2005.

 

 

Financial Year 2005-2006

 

 (Rs. in Crores)

Name of the Activity

BE

Actual Expdt. (upto 17.10. 2005)

Physical Targets

Physical Achievement

Reason for shortfall, if any,

State Forest Service and Rangers Training colleges

2.90+

0.50*

1.2935+

65.83#

 

 

 

a) Training of SFS officers at SFS College, Dehradun.

 

 

1 Course

1 Course

No shortfall.

2004-06 batch undergoing 2nd year training & 2005-07 batch started w.e.f. 1-4-2005.

b) Training of Forest Rangers in SFS College, Burnihat/Coimbatore &EFRC, Kurseong.

 

 

3 Courses

3 Courses

3 batches 2003-05 are undergoing 2nd year training and 3 new batches 2005-07 started w.e.f. 1-4-2005.

c) Refresher Courses for in-service SFS officers with 30-35 participants in each course.

 

 

5 Courses

3 Courses

No shortfall.  Target will be achieved within time schedule.

d) Basic Courses on Computer Application in Forestry for in-service SFS officers with 25-30 participants in each course.

 

 

5 Courses

3 Courses

No shortfall.  Target will be achieved within time schedule.

e) Advance Courses on Computer Application in Forestry for in-service SFS officers with 30-35 participants in each course.

 

 

2 Courses

-

No shortfall.  Target will be achieved within time schedule.

f) Theme based courses in forestry for In-service SFS Officers with 25-30 participants in each course.

 

 

8 Courses

3 Courses

No shortfall. It has been decided that instead of 2 courses on biodiversity and climate change at Burnihat/Dehradun now workshop will be held at Coimbatore/Dehradun.  Target will be achieved within time schedule.

g) Two weeks “Trainers Training Course” with 20 participants in each course

 

 

*1 Courses

-

*It was decided that a work shop will be held at Dehradun on TOT instead of course of TOT at Coimbatore.  Accordingly a workshop has been completed at Dehradun from 4-7th October, 2005.

h) Two weeks “Refresher Course” for Range Officers with 30 participants in each course.

 

 

5 Courses

2 Course

No shortfall.  Target will be achieved within time schedule.

i) Two weeks “Refresher Course” for in-service Deputy Rangers, Foresters and Forest Guards with 30-35 participants in each course in the forestry schools/institutions of the States under the supervision of the Directorate.

 

 

115 Courses

49

No shortfall.  Target will be achieved within time schedule.

j) Forestry courses for sister & other organizations on request.

 

 

 

*

-

*Courses will be conducted as and when the demand received from the States/Organisation.

k) Six week “Promotion Linked Training” for ACFs with 30 participants in each course (subject to approval of ministry).

 

 

3 courses

 

Subject to approval of the ministry.

* Fund is at the disposal of Civil Construction Unit.

#As per statement of CCU on 30-9-2005.

 

Financial Year 2006-2007

 

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the activity

B.E.

Physical Target

State Forest Service colleges and Rangers colleges

 2.95 Plan

 

0.50 Plan Capital

 

 

2.77

Non-Plan

 

 

0.02

Plan –

North East

 

a) Two years Diploma Course in Forestry for SFS officers at State Forest Service College, Dehradun.

1 course.

 b) Two Years Certificate Course for Forest Rangers in three colleges viz. State Forest Service College, Burnihat/Coimbatore & Eastern Forest Rangers College, Kurseong.

3 course.

c) Two weeks Refresher Course for in-service SFS officers with 30-35 participants in each course.

5 course.

d) Two weeks course on Computer Application (basic) in Forestry for in-service SFS Officers with 25-30 participants in each course.

5 course.

e) Two-weeks Advance Course on Computer Application in Forestry for in-service SFS Officers with 30-35 participants in each course.

2 course.

f) Two weeks Theme-Based Courses in Forestry for in-service SFS Officers with 25-30 participants in each course.

6 course

g) Two weeks “Trainers Training” course with 20 participants in each course.

1 course.

h) Two weeks “Refresher Course” for Range Forest Officers with 30 participants in each course.

5 course.

j) Two weeks “Refresher Course” for in-service Deputy Rangers, Foresters and Forest Guards with 30-35 participants in each course in the forestry schools/institutions of the States under the supervision of the Directorate.

160 course.

k) Workshops on related themes.

2

m) Six weeks “Promotion Linked Training” for A.C.Fs with 30 participants in each course(subject to approval of ministry).

3  courses subject to approval of the ministry.

 

*  Fund is at the disposal of Civil Construction Unit for the Major Civil Works.

 

 

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 about six IFS officers each for undergoing course 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,  “ National Security and Strategies Studies” at National Defence College, New Delhi and “ Public Policy and Sustainable Development” at TERI, New Delhi during 2006-07. Ministry would also sponsor about 15 training workshops for the IFS officers on emerging topics of regional, national and international importance.

 

Financial Year 2004-2005

 

                 (Rs. in Crores)

Name of the Activity

BE

Actual Expdt.

Physical Target

Physical Achievements

Reasons for shortfall, if any

One/two-week Compulsory Training course for IFS officers

1.75

1.17

100%

100%

NA

 


 Financial Year 2005-2006

 

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the Activity

BE

Actual Expdt.

Physical Target

Physical Achievements

Reasons for shortfall, if any

One/two-week Compulsory Training course and Two-day Training Workshops for IFS officers

1.50

0.76

100%

100%

NA

 

 

Financial Year 2006-2007

 

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the Activity

BE

Physical Target

One/Two-week Compulsory Training courses  and Two-day Training Workshops for IFS officers

1.50

Plan

About 1500 IFS officers will be imparted training on various topics in different institutions in India for a duration of one/two-weeks and about 500 IFS officers will be sponsored for participating in two-day training workshops and about 12 IFS officers will be sponsored for undergoing 9/12  months courses at IIPA- New Delhi/ MDI-Gurgaon/NDC, New Delhi/TERI, New Delhi.

 

 

 

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.

 

 Financial Year 2004-2005

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of activity

BE

Actual Expdt.

Physical targets

Physical Achievement

Reason for shortfall if any

IGNFA

2.89 (Plan)

2.78 (Non-Plan)

2.78 (Plan)

 

2.39 (Non-Plan)

Training of IFS Officers of 10, 17 and 21 years of seniority. 

 

Training of IFS Probationers of 2002-2005, 2003-2006 and 2004-2007

*

Nil

 

 

 

The shortfall was due to less no. of probationers joining in 2004 batch and 2 vacant posts in the faculty (partially during the year)

 

* Physical Achievements  

1.     During this period 32 IFS probationers and 2 foreign trainees of 2003-2006 course underwent professional phase of training.

2.     221 IFS probationers and 2 foreign trainees of 2004-2007 course underwent Foundation Course at LBSNAA at Mussoorie.

3.     29 IFS probationers 2 foreign trainees of 2002-2005 course underwent On-the-job training in different States and UTs.

4.     The library facilities were improved to meet the needs of training.

5.     The infra-structural facilities at the academy like communication network and computers etc. were upgraded.

6.     Amenities in the probationers hostels improved.

7.     Class rooms facilities upgraded by adding modern training aids.

 

Financial Year 2005-2006

 

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the Activity

BE

Actual

Expdt.

 

Physical target

Physical achievements

 

IGNFA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.30

(Plan)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.76

(Non-Plan)

 

1.55

(Plan)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.31

(Non-Plan)

1.        Training of IFS probationers.

 

 

 

2.        Conduction of AFM and induction course.

 

 

3.        Compulsory course.

 

 

4.        Upgradation of computer lab.

 

 

 

 

5.        Improvement of class room facilities.

 

 

 

1.        Disbursement of salary and other allowances to the staff, officers and IFS probationers.

 

2.        Study tours of IFS probationers.

 

3.        Local field excursions.

 

4.        Maintenance of Govt. Vehicles, POL charges, communications, stationary items etc.

 

5.        Procurement of permanent 

Stores.

1.        32 IFS probationers and 2 foreign trainees of 2003 batch currently under going On the job training.

 

2.        21 IFS probationers and 2 foreign trainees of 2004 batch undergone Professional Phase training.

 

3.        One Induction course of SFS promoted to IFS underwent training for 10 weeks.

 

4.        29 IFS (P) and 2 foreign trainees of 2005 Batch joined IGNFA and are  undergoing Foundation Course Training at LBSNAA, Mussoorie.

 

5.        7 Batches of AFM Courses  conducted so far.

 

 

 

1.   IFS (P) of 2003-2006 Course completed all study tours.

 

 

2.   IFS (P) of 2004-2007 Course are undergoing Professional Phase Training.

 

3.   IFS (P) of 2005-2008 Course are undergoing  Foundational Course at LBSNAA, Mussoorie.

Financial Year 2006-2007

 

(Rs. in crores)

Name of the activity

BE

Physical targets

 

IGNFA

4.30 Plan

 

0.45

Plan Capital

 

3.00

Non-Plan

 

 

1.     Training of IFS probationers of  2003-2006, 2004-2007 and 2005-2008  course in different phases.

2.     One Professional Skills Upgradation courses for IFS officer promoted from SFS.

3.     AFM Courses for IFS Officers of 10 ,17 and 21 Years of Service.

1.     Disbursement of salary and other allowances to the staff, officers and IFS probationers.

2.      Study Tour of IFS Probationers.

3.     Tours of staff and officers.

4.     Maintenance of Govt. Vehicles, POL charges, communication, stationary items, consumable stores and equipments.

5.     Procurement of permanent stores.

6.     Alteration and repairs.

 

 

 

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.

 

 


 

 Financial Year 2004-2005

(Rs. in crores)     

Name of the activity

BE

 

Actual Expdt.

 

Physical Target

Physical Achievements

Survey and Utilization of Forest Resources

9.55

9.30 

 

 

Vegetation Mapping

 

 

181 sheets

181 sheets

Forest Inventory and TOF Data Collection

 

 

32 districts

32 districts

Training Unit

 

 

100

135

Extension Unit

 

 

Printing of SFR on Biennial basis, FSI News Letter, Training Calenders, Van Darpan & other annual reports

Achieved

 

 

 

 Financial Year 2005-2006

(Rs. in crores)

 

Name of the activity

BE

Actual Expdt.(upto 31/10/2005)

Physical Targets

Physical Achievements

Reasons for shortfall, if any

 

 

5.54

 

 

 

Vegetation Mapping

 

i)                     Data procurement

ii)                   Data rectification

iii)                  Data classification

 

 

 

iv)                 Ground truthing

v)                   Incorporation of corrections, change detection and area calculation

 

 

Scenes

 

297

297

297

Tpposheets

(1:2,50,000)

 

192

192

 

 

297

297

205

 

 

 

17

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The ground truthing exercise will commence from second half of 2005-06 and incorporation of corrections etc, will be done on completion of ground truthing.

Forest Inventory and TOF Data Collection

 

 

28 districts

3 districts completed and work in progress in 25 districts

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Data Processing

 

 

60 districts

Under progress

Data processing work starts in the following year of the data collection year

Training Unit

 

 

100 persons

74 persons

 

Extension Unit

 

 

Printing of SFR on Biennial basis, FSI News Letter, Training Calenders, Van Darpan & other annual reports

Achieved

Nil

 

 

 

Financial Year 2006-2007

 

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the Activity

BE

 

Physical Target

Survey and Utilization of Forest Resources

4.86 Plan

 

0.14 Plan Capital

 

6.67 Non-Plan

 

Administration

 

Vegetation Mapping, inclusing data procurement, rectification, classification and ground truthing

186 scenes

Forest Inventory and TOF Data Collection and Data Processing

30 districts

Training Unit

100 persons

Extension Unit

Printing of SFR on Biennial basis, FSI News Letteer, Training Calenders, Van Darpan & other annual reports.

 

 

 

15.          FOREST PROTECTION AND REGENERATION

 

                During IXth Plan a CS 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 in Nov. 2000, the Scheme was extended to all the States and renamed as “Forest Fire Control & Management” (FFCM). 

 

 


Financial Year 2004-2005

 (Rs. In Crores)

Name of the Activity

BE

Actual Expenditure

Physical Target

Physical Achievement

Reasons for shortfall, if any

Integrated Forest Protection  Scheme (IFPS)

 

 

100.00

 

 

54.5642

To assist all States & UTs for fire protection, Infrastructure Development for forest protection & preparation of Work Plan & Survey & Demarcation of forest areas

All states were assisted for taking effective steps for prevention & control of Forest fires, development of infrastructure for forest protection and preparation of working Plan and Survey Demarcation of forest areas.

Funding pattern of the Scheme was changed form 100% Centrally Sponsored to 75%:25% cost sharing between Centre and the states during financial year 2003-04

  

 

Financial Year 2005-2006

(Rs. in crores)

Name of the Activity

BE

Actual Expenditure

(upto 30.11.2005)

Physical Target

Physical Achievement

Reasons for shortfall, if any

Integrated Forest Protection Scheme

(I.F.P.S)

 

*

 

10.44

To assist all states & UTs for prevention & control of forest fires, to develop forestry infrastructure for forest protection and Working Plans Preparation and Survey Demarcation of forest areas

-

-

* No provisions at BE stage. Rs.35.93 crores have been provided in August 2005, from internal savings of Ministry by way of Reappropriations so as to cater to fund requirement of I.F.P.S.

 

 

Financial Year 2006-2007

 

(Rs. In Crores)

Name of the Activity

BE

Physical Target

Integrated Forest Protection Scheme

46.65 Plan

 

25.00 Plan – North-East

To assist all states for prevention & control of forest fires, Strengthening of infrastructure for forest protection & preparation of working plans/survey & demarcation.

 

 

 


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.

 

 Financial Year 2004-2005

 

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of activity

BE

Actual Expenditure

Physical Target

Achievement

Reasons for shortfall if any

Financial

 

Revenue

 

Capital

 

 

4.00

 

2.00

 

 

4.54

 

2.88

 

 

 

1. Monitoring of Projects approved under FCA 1980 for compliance of stipulated conditions

 

 

 

825

 

809

 

98%

2. Monitoring of projects approved under  EPA, 1980 for compliance of stipulated conditions.

 

 

 

530

 

774

 

146%

3.  Disposal of proposal for diversion of forest land upto 40 ha land under FC 1980

All the proposal/cases received from the user agencies through State Govt. for diversion of forest which were complete in all respect were cleared within six weeks

4.  Site inspection of project in all State/UTs

All cases referred by the Ministry within 30 days

5.   Participation in the other meeting at State/UTs

All working plans referred by the State Govt. to  Regional Offices to be finalized within months as per the Ministry's Guidelines.

 

 

Financial Year 2005-2006

(Rs in Crores)

Phy. in No.

Name of activity

BE

Actual Expenditure

Physical Target

Achievement

Reasons for shortfall if any

Strengthening of Forestry Division

5.80 (Revenue)

0.20(Capital)

2.38

735(FCA)

570(EPA)

226 upto Sept. 05

258 upto Sept.05

Due to financial restriction of spending 1/6 of the total allocation of BE during 1st quarter

 

 

Financial Year 2006-2007

 

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of activity

BE

Physical Target

Strengthening of Forestry Division

    5.00  Plan

    0.50 Plan Capital

FCA 850

EPA 630

 

 


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 in the year 1986 with activities like strengthening of Central 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. Four Regional Offices at the main trade centers of the country i.e. Delhi, Calcutta, Chennai and Mumbai were set up to control the illegal trade in wildlife during the IXth Plan.  

 

 

Financial Year 2004-2005

 

(Rs. in crores)

Name of the activity

BE

Actual Exp.

Physical Target

Physical Achievement

Reasons for short fall, if any

Strengthening of Wildlife Division and Consultancies for Special Tasks

4.00

2.6436

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 task as and when there is a proposal for the same.

--

--

 

 


Financial Year 2005-2006

(Rs. in crores)

Name of the activity

BE

Actual Exp. (upto 31.10.2005)

Physical Target

Physical Achievement

Reasons for short fall, if any

Strengthening of Wildlife Division and Consultancies for Special Tasks 

4.00

0.81

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 task as and when there is a proposal for the same.

--

--

 

 

Financial Year 2006-2007

 

(Rs. in crores)

Name of the activity

BE

Physical Target

Strengthening of Wildlife Division and Consultancies for Special Tasks

3.00

Plan

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 task as and when there is a proposal for the same.

 

 

 

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 provided in respect of 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.

 


 Financial Year 2004-2005

 

(Rs. in crores)

Name of the activity               

BE

Actual Exp.

Physical

Target

 

Physical

Achievement

 

Reasons for short fall, if any

Assistance for Development of National Parks/ Sanctuaries

50.00

47.80

310 PAs

308 PAs

Limited availability of budget .

 

 

Financial Year 2005-2006

(Rs. in crores)

Name of the activity               

BE

Actual Exp. (upto 31.10.2005)

Physical

Target

 

Physical            

Achievement

 

Reasons for short fall, if any

Assistance for Development of National Parks/ Sanctuaries

59.00

33.00

340

285

---

 

 

Financial Year 2006-2007

  (Rs. in crores)

Name of the activity

BE

Physical

Target

 

Assistance for Development of National Parks/ Sanctuaries

     49.00 Plan

       4.50  Plan  North East

370 PAs

 

 

 

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 two courses for in-service Forests Officers viz. 3 months Certificate Course in Wildlife Management and 9 Month Post Graduate Diploma Course in Wildlife Management. In addition M.Sc. Course of 2 years in Wildlife Science is also conducted by the Institute.

 

Financial Year 2004-2005

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the Activity

BE

 

Actual

Expenditure

 

Physical Target

Physical Achievement

Reasons for Short falls if any

WII

10.00

10.88

 

 

 

M.Sc. Course in Wildlife Science

 

 

12

8

No response from self sponsored person

PG Diploma in Wildlife Management

 

 

30

28

Due to poor response from State Govt.

Certificate Course in Wildlife Management

 

 

25

19

Due to poor response from State Govt.

Research Projects

 

 

35

35

On going projects

 

 

Financial Year 2005-2006

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the Activity

BE

 

Actual

Expenditure

 

Physical Target

Physical Achievement

Reasons for Short falls if any

WII

10

6

 

 

 

M.Sc. Course in Wildlife Science

 

 

12

8

The 12 seats includes 2 SARC Member & 4 Self sponsored.  But no encouraging response from SARC and self sponsored person received even after open advertisement

PG Diploma in Wildlife Management

 

 

25

19

 

Certificate Course in Wildlife Management

 

 

25

-

To be started w.e.f. 01.11.04

Research Projects

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Financial Year 2006-2007

(Rs. in Crores)

Name Of Activities

BE

Physical Target

WII

10.00

Plan

 

1.49

Non-Plan

 

M.Sc.

8

PG Diploma Course in Wildlife Management

25

Certificate Course in Wildlife Management

25

Research Projects

40

 

  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.   

 

Financial Year 2004-2005

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the Activity

BE

Actual Expdt.

Physical Target

Physical Achievements

Reasons for shortfall, if any

Project Tiger

25.50

(Rs. 3.00 crores for North East States including Sikkim)

28.50

(including Rs. 3.00 crores for North Eastern Region)

To assist Tiger Reserves for conservation and protection of tigers, habitat improvement, forest protection, construction of staff quarters, office building, wireless network, eco-development activities and village relocation etc.

 

 

 

Financial Year 2005-2006

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the Activity

BE

Actual Expdt.

Physical Target

Physical Achievements

Reasons for shortfall, if any

Project Tiger

31.00

 (Rs. 28.50 Crore to other than NE States & Rs. 2.50 crores to NE States

21.47 (including Rs. 2.19 crores to NE States)

Funding support to 15 Tiger Reserves

Funding support provided to 16 Tiger Reserves

 

 

 

Financial Year 2006-2007

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the Activity

BE

Physical Target

Project Tiger

 

     29.50 Plan

       2.50 Plan North East

Funding support to 28 Tiger Reserves

 

 


 

22.                INDIA ECO-DEVELOPMENT PROJECT

 

 

 

Financial Year 2004-2005

 

 

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the Activity

BE

 

Actual expdt.

 

Physical Target and Achievements

Reasons for shortfall,  if any

India Eco development Project 

28.00

13.34

Assistance was provided to seven Project States. The expenditure was incurred on the activities  namely, Eco-system Management, Habitat Protection And Management

(i)       Survey and Demarcation

(ii)      Baseline Mapping

(iii)  Microplanning for Villages

(iv)    Management training and Study Tours

(v)      Implementation support and Supervision

(vi)    Environmental Education & Awareness              

         Activities

(vii)  Impact Monitoring And Research Activities

          which include Support Facilities

(viii) Civil Works, Vehicles, Transport and

         Procurement of Equipment.

 

               Most of the activities under village eco-development Programme to be implemented by the Eco development committees for each village in and around PAs (numbering 572 villages in all the PAs) are at various stages of implementation.  It is being continuously and intensively monitored by the Review Missions of the World Bank, Director/Addl. Director (PT) and by an independent   body i.e. JPS Associates from time to time.

Less demand by States.

 

 


Financial Year 2005-2006

 

(Rs. in crores)

Name of the Activity

BE

 

Actual expdt

 

Physical Targets & Achievements

Reasons for shortfall,  if any

India Eco Development Project 

7.25

6.66

Physical targets have been fixed in APO of each

Project State with the approval of the World Bank

and this Ministry. The major activities being

executed include:-

(i)                   survey & demarcation

(ii)                 improvement of amenities

(iii)                habitat restoration

(iv)               purchase of equipment

(v)                 micro-planning for village eco   

                 development activities

(vi)               implementation,  support and supervision

(vii)              education awareness activities

(viii)            research & monitoring activities.

 

Major activities are to be implemented by the Eco-development Committees formed for each village in and around the PAs

The work is at various stages of implementation.  The work is being intensively  monitored by the Review Missions of the World Bank, Director/Addl. Director (PT) and by an independent   body i.e. JPS Associates from time to time.

 

 

Less demand by States.   

 

 

Financial Year 2006-2007

 

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the Activity

BE

Physical Target

India Eco-development Project

No provision has been asked in BE in 2005-06 as the project has been closed on 30.6.2004

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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 13 States, namely Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Orissa, Tamil Nadu, Uttaranchal,  Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal. These are being provided with 100% assistance under the centrally Sponsored Scheme ‘Project Elephant’.

 


Financial Year 2004-2005

(Rs. in crores)

Name of the activity

BE

Actual Expenditure

Physical Target

Physical Achievements

Reasons for shortfall, if any

Project Elephant

Plan

 

13.00

Plan

 

13.34

As proposed by  States in A.P.O

Funds released to 12 States where 24 Elephant Reserves have been declared.

 

 

 

Financial Year 2005-2006

(Rs. in crores)

Name of the activity

BE

Actual Expenditure

Physical Target

Physical Achievements

Reasons for shortfall, if any

Project Elephant

Plan

 

15.59

Plan

 

7.58

 

As proposed by  States in A.P.O

Funds released to 10 Elephants States where 18 Elephant Reserves have been declared.

      __

 

 

 

Financial Year 2006-2007

( Rs. in crores)

Name of the activity

BE

Physical targets

Project Elephant

13.09 - Plan

 

2.50 Plan – North East

The physical targets will be as per Annual Plan of operations submitted by Elephant Range States.

 

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. 

 

Financial Year 2004-2005

(Rs. in crores)

Name of the Activity

    B.E.

Actual Exp.

Physical Target

Physical Achievements

Reasons for shortfall if any

Central Zoo Authority

 

   19.50

 

 

     19.50

As indicated below

As indicated below

As indicated below

@Physical Target for 2004-2005

To evaluate zoo with reference to norms and standards specified under the Recognition of Zoo Rules,1992 and to recognize / de-recognise zoos under the provisions of Wildlife (Protection) Act.

To provide technical and financial assistance to the zoos having potential, to achieve the desired standards as provided in the rules. To provide proper housing as well as feed and upkeep facilities to the animals received from circuses /from the zoos refused recognition and also. .

To conduct training and workshops for the Zoo personnel to exchange their views and upgrade their skill.

 Physical Achievements for 2004-2005

1.        Entire  allocation of Rs. 1950.00 lakhs have been fully utilised for the furtherance of the objectives assigned  to CZA.

2.        An amount of Rs.3.21 lakhs was spent on monitoring and evaluation of zoos in the country. Zoos were evaluated with reference to the standards and norms and  granted  recognition with suggestion for further improvement. Renewal of recognition of other  Zoos were withheld pending compliance of conditions of recognition.

  1. Financial assistance of Rs.1096.98 lakhs was provided to 30 zoos for improvement of housing, upkeep and veterinary care of animals etc.
  2. Financial assistance of Rs.216.16 lakhs were provided  towards feed and upkeep of rescued circus animals kept in Rescue Centres. In addition to this, it was found that some more animals are lying with the circus. Therefore, in order to generate additional facilities for rehabilitation of 30 more circus animals Rs. 361.24 Lakhs were provided to Van Vihar Zoo Bhopal, Nandankanan Zoo Bhubaneshwar, South Kharibari Madri Hatt Distt. Kooch Bihar West Bengal.
  3. Financial support for upgradation of clinical and diagnostic facilities of certain Veterinary Institutes which was started with the idea to generate specialized clinical and diagnostic facilities for zoo animals was also kept continued and Rs.3.00 lakhs were provided to Madras Veterinary Colleges, Chennai.
  4. Training courses & workshops were organized for upgrading skills of the zoo personnel.  Rs.19.50 lakhs was spent for this purpose. 113 Zoo Personnel were trained. One zoo director and one veterinarian were also sent to UK for specialized training in zoo management.
  5. The administrative/ operational cost of the Central Zoo Authority for carrying out all these activities was Rs.49.41  lakhs, which comes to less than 5% of the total outlay.

 

 Reasons for Shortfall if any:

 

CZA utilised the entire  budget allocation for the purpose for which it was sanctioned. There was no shortfall in the performance of CZA.

 

Financial Year 2005-2006

          ( Rs. In Crores)

No. of Programme

BE

Actual Expt. (up to 31.11.2005)

Physical Target

Physical Achievements

Reasons for shortfall if any

Central Zoo Authority

18.50

14.43

As indicated below

As indicated below

As indicated below

Physical Target

  1. To evaluate large, medium, small, mini zoos and deer parks for renewal of recognition. This year it has also been decided that rescue centers and circuses should also be evaluated.
  2. To provide technical and financial assistance to Zoos to achieve the standards laid down in Recognition of Zoo Rules,
  3. To undertake research projects on various aspects of Zoo Management and Vet. Health Care,
  4. To arrange training courses and workshops for capacity building of Zoo personnel
  5. To coordinate proposals for exchange of animals amongst the Zoo for planned breeding programme.
  6. To provide feed and upkeep cost of the animals received from circuses which are kept in rescue centres.

 

Physical Achievements :

 

  1. Evaluation teams have been constituted and programme for evaluation of the zoos finalized. As per the programme target of evaluation would be achieved during the year.
  2. Various schemes for development of zoos have been approved and till date Rs 1443 lakhs have been spent. The entire allocation of Rs 1850 lakhs for the year would be utilized during the year.
  3. The Central Zoo Authority along with the CCMB & State Government of Andhra Pradesh is creating a Center of Excellence (LACONES) in DNA fingerprinting and assisted reproduction in wild animals at Hyderabad. An amount of Rs 80 lakhs  released for the project.

 

  1. Zoo keepers Training programmes in the zoos situated in the different parts of the country are being organized.

 

  1. The Central Zoo Authority has approved various exchange proposals between the Indian Zoos and also between Indian zoos and foreign zoos.

 

 

Reasons  for Shortfall if any:  It is expected that the entire  grants of Rs. 1850 lakhs for general activities of the CZA including Rs. 400 lakhs earmarked for NE Region, will be fully utilised  during the year.

 

Financial Year 2006-2007

 

 

Name of the Activities

BE

Proposed Allocation 2006-07  (Rs. in lakhs)

Central Zoo Authority

14.00 Plan

 

3.00 Plan – North East

 

 

1.        Grants for development of Zoos / Conservation

Breeding Centres (including National Zoological

Park, New Delhi).                                                          800.00

2         Grants for creation of Composite Rescue

Centres for Wild Animals in State                             400.00

3         Maintenance, Feeding and upkeep of
      rescued circus animals                                                500.00

4         Strengthening Diagnostic facility in existing

      Veterinary Institutions                                                100.00

5.   Research Projects                                                         100.00

6.   Training, workshop and Education                            50.00

7.   Grant for NE Region including Sikkim                   400.00

8.   Operational cost of CZA                                               70.00

 Total                                                                                   2420.00

Physical Targets  for 2006-2007

 

 

 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.

 

 

Financial Year 2004-2005

(Rupees in Crores)

Name of the Activity

BE

Actual

Exp.

Physical Target

Physical Achievement

Reason for shortfall if any

1

2

3

4

5

6

Continuing Scheme of National Zoological Park.

0.50

Plan Revenue

0.50

Plan Revenue

i)                   Celebration of Wildlife Week & Van Mahaotsava

ii) Conduction of various seminars  & Teacher`s Orientation Programme

iii) Publication of Guide Map, Annual Report, Stickers etc.

iv ) Preparation of Signage.

v) Maintaining the Healthy & Hygienic Environment for Zoo Animals.

vi) Exchange of various animals with Indian & Foreign Zoo for Plan Breeding  Project.

vii)Upkeep of animals and their enclosure.

(**For the Capital construction work  executed through CCU / CPWD, the funds was provided by Central Zoo Authority.)

The target fixed for the financial year 2004-05 as mentioned at Col. 4  have been fully achieved.

Not Applicable

 


Financial Year 2005-2006

(Rs.in Crores)

Name of the Activity

B.E.

 

Actual

Exp.

(upto 31.10. 2005)

Physical Target

Physical

Achievement

Reason for shortfall if any

1

2

3

4

5

6

Continuing Scheme of National Zoological Park.

1.00

Plan Reve-nue

 

1.00

Capital

0.40

Plan Reve-nue

i)Celebration of Wildlife Week & Van Mahaotsava

ii) Conduction of various seminars  & Teacher Orientation Programme

iii) Publication of Guide Map, Annual Report, Stickers etc.

iv) Preparation of Signage.

v) Maintaining the Healthy & Hygienic Environment for Zoo Animals.

v Foreign Zoo for Plan Breeding  Project. vi)Exchange of various animals with Indian

 and foreign zoos for Plan Breeding Project.

vii)Upkeep of animals and their enclosure.

**For the Capital construction works executed through CCU / CPWD, the funds will be provided by Central Zoo Authority.

And expenditure thereof shall be furnished by CCU

Teacher`s Orientation Programme, Celebration of Wildlife Week, Van Mahaotsava and other educational programmes had already been executed.  Remaining target shall be achieved in  due course of time.

The allocated budget

shall be utilized within the

Current financial year.

 

 

Financial Year 2006-2007

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of Activity

BE

Physical Target

Continuing Scheme of National Zoological Park.

0..60 Plan

 

0.40 Plan Capital

 

4.16 Non-Plan

i)Celebration of Wildlife Week & Van Mahaotsava

ii) Conduction of various seminars  & Teacher`s Orientation Programme

iii) Publication of Guide Map, Annual Report, Stickers etc.

iv ) Preparation of Signage.

v) Maintaining the Healthy & Hygienic Environment for Zoo Animals.

vi) Exchange of various animals with Indian & Foreign Zoo for Plan Breeding.

vii)Upkeep of animals and their enclosure.

**For the Capital construction work  executed through CCU / CPWD, the funds will be  provided by Central Zoo Authority.

And expenditure shall e maintained by CCU.

 

 

 


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 geographically area of the country.  Considering about 23% total geographical area under forest about 19.5% forest areas 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 areas systems or forests. These areas are the abode of a large number of wildlife, 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. . The objective of the Scheme is therefore, to provide adequate protection to wildlife, flora and fauna outside protected areas so as to improve the habitat in these areas as well as improve animal corridors between Protected Areas.

 

Financial Year 2004-2005

 

(Rs. in crores)

Name of the activity               

BE

Actual Exp.

Physical

Target

 

Physical

Achievement

 

Reasons for short fall, if any

Protection of Wildlife   Outside Protected Areas

NIL

NIL

NIL

NIL*

-

 

* As the Scheme was not approved by the Planning Commission, funds could not be released to States. Physical target & Achievements may therefore be treated as Nil.

 

Financial Year 2005-2006

(Rs. in crores)

Name of the activity               

BE

Actual Exp. (upto 31.10.2005)

Physical

Target *

 

Physical

Achievement

*

Reasons for short fall, if any

Protection of Wildlife Outside Protected Areas

0.01

NIL

NIL

NIL

---

 

* As the scheme is yet to be approved by the Planning Commission, fund could not be released to States. Physical target  & Achievements may therefore, be treated as NIL 

 

 

Financial Year 2006-2007

 

 (Rs. in crores)

Name of the activity

BE

Physical  Target

 

Protection of Wildlife  Outside Protected Areas

0.10 Plan

-

 

 

 

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).

 

Financial Year 2004-2005

                                                                                                        (Rs. in Crores)

Name of the Activity

BE

Actual Expdt.

Physical Target

Physical Achievements

Reasons for shortfall, if any

AWBI

4.50(P)

0.68(NP)

4.95 (P)

0.68(NP)

Grant to 850 AWO

Grant to  852 organizations

More amount was provided at RE stage in Plan .

Shelter

2.75

2.97

15 shelters

13 shelter houses

Shortfall is due to the reason that the additional funds under the scheme could only be released in the last week of March, 2005.

Ambulance

0.55

0.55

12 ambulances

11 ambulances

Shortfall is due to non receipt of utilization certificate from MCD, due to which the funds could not be released to it.

ABC

1.40

1.54

34,600  dogs.

31,460  dogs.

Shortfall is due to the reason that the additional funds under the scheme could only be released in the last week of March, 2005.

NIAW

4.00

2.69

Construction of Main  Infrastructure

The construction of NIAW building and bulk services Competed

 

CPCSEA

0.45

0.20

-

Zonal Workshops –

Nominee Workshops –

Inspection of Animal Houses -

 

Natural Calamity

0.30

0.30

-

6 AWOs were given grant

 

Scholarship

0.05

0

-

-

It has been decided to discontinue the scheme.

 

 

 

Financial Year 2005-2006

                                                                            (Rs. in Crores)

Name of the Activity

BE

Actual Expdt. (upto 31.10.2005)

Physical Target

Physical Achievements

Reasons for shortfall, if any

AWBI

*4.26(P)

0.649(NP)

 (P)

0.73(Plan)

0.649(NP)

Grant to 900 organizations

Grant to 178 organizations

 

Shelter

6.77

3.53

32 Shelter Houses

12 Shelter Houses

 

Ambulance

1.21

0.208

27  Ambulance

2 Ambulances

 

ABC

3.29

2.278

76,404 Dogs to be sterilized and immunized.

19446 (Dogs) sterilized and immunized

 

NIAW

1.94

0.645

Construction of Main Infrastructure

The construction of NIAW building and external bulk services completed.

.

CPCSEA

*0.44

0

-

 

 

Natural Calamity

0.30

0.00

As per requirement

 

 

Scholarship

0.00

0

-

-

 

 

* Rs.24 Lakhs are being re-appropriated from CPCSEA to AWBI scheme.

 

Financial Year 2006-2007

 (Rs. in Crores)

Name of the Activity

Allocation

Physical Target

AWBI

19.00

Plan

 

0.80

Non-Plan

Assistance to 1000 AWOs

Shelter

73 Shelter Houses to be constructed.

Ambulance

61 Ambulances to be given.

ABC

98,876 (Sterilization and Immunization of Dogs.

NIAW

Completion of the Building & other infrastructure.

CPCSEA

Conduction of Workshops and monitoring of Animal Houses

Natural Calamity

As per requirement

Scholarship

Nil

 

 

 

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.

 

 

Financial Year 2004-2005

 

(Rs. in Crores)

 

Name of the Activity

BE

(Rs. Cr.)

Actual Exp. (Rs. Cr.)

Phy. Target for 2004-05

Phy. Ach. (upto 31.3.05)

Reasons for shortfall

1

2

 

3

4

5

1. National Afforestation Scheme

231.00

238.00

120 FDA projects

1,20,000ha

105 FDA projects

107991 ha.

 

2. National Action Programme to Combat Desertification

-

 

-

-

Scheme could not be approved.

3. Eco Development Forces

8.00

8.00

4 ETF battalions

4 ETF battalions

 

4. National Afforestation & Eco-development Board (NAEB)

 

 

 

 

 

a. Grants-in-Aid to Voluntary Agencies

19.37

8.97

 

 

The approval of scheme received in Jan’05

b. Monitoring & Evaluation

2.65

1.71

Evaluation of 57 FDA projects & Sample Check in 50 Districts, Final Evaln. of IX Plan schemes, Spl. Studies

Evaluation of 57 FDA projects & Sample Check in 50 Districts have been launched through independent agency / experts.

 

c. Communication

1.13

0.91

IPVM awards

2002-03 Awards held

 

d. Support to Reg. Centres

2.45

2.44

7 Regional Centres

7 Regional Centres

 

e. Professional & Special Services

0.10

0.001

 

 

 

f. Board Secretariat

3.55

3.25

 

 

 

GRAND TOTAL

268.25

263.28

 

 

 

 

Financial Year 2005-2006

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the Activity

BE

(Rs. Cr.)

Phy. Target for 2004-05

Phy. Ach. (upto 31.10.05)

Reasons for shortfall

1

2

3

4

5

1. National Afforestation Scheme

284.85

100 FDA projects

1,00,000 ha

29 FDA projects

21,583 ha**

 

2. National Action Programme to Combat Desertification

-

-

-

 

3. Eco Development Forces

8.00

4 ETF battalions

4 ETF battalions

 

4. National Afforestation & Eco-development Board (NAEB)

28.00

 

 

 

a. Grants-in-Aid to Voluntary Agencies / Greening India

18.70

 

 

 

b. Monitoring & Evaluation

1.29

Evaluation of 71 FDA projects & Sample Check in 50 Districts, Final Evaln. of IX Plan schemes, Spl. Studies

Evaluation study  of 71 FDA projects & Sample Check in 50 Districts commissioned.

 

c. Communication

0.80

IPVM awards

2002 and 2003 Awards held

 

d. Support to Reg. Centres

2.80

7 Regional Centres

7 Regional Centres

 

e. Professional & Special Services

0.10

 

Formulation of concept paper on Pnanchayat Van Scheme Commissioned.

 

f. Board Secretariat

4.31

 

 

 

GRAND TOTAL

320.85

 

 

 

 

**           This is the total area of the approved projects.

 

 

 

Financial Year 2006-2007

 

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the Activity

BE  

 

Phy. Target

(in ha.)

1. National Afforestation Programme (NAP)*

275.00 Plan

50.00 -Plan North East

1,00,000

2. Eco Development Forces (EDF)

8.00 Plan

4 ETF battalions

3. NAEB

20.00 Plan

3.00 –Plan North East

 

 

*This would be the area of the FDA projects to be approved during 2005-06. The FDA projects received during the previous years would continue to receive funding during 2006-07 too.

 

 

 

29.          NATIONAL RIVER CONSERVATION DIRECTORATE

 

The main objective of the National River Conservation Plan (NRCP) and National Lake Conservation Plan (NLCP) is to bring up  the water quality of the rivers/lakes to acceptable standards by preventing pollution load reaching the river/lake 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 etc.

 


Financial Year 2004-2005

                                                                                                                                (Rs. in crores)

 

Name of the

Activity

BE

 

Actual Expdt.

 

Physical Target

(no. of projects)

Physical

Achievements

(no. of projects completed)

Reasons for

shortfall, if any

(Rs. in crore)

2004-2005

1.NRCD(Estt.)

5.00

4.60

 

 

 

1.                   2. NRCP

 

314.20

   294.67

Creation of Sewage Treatment Plants to treat 766 mld. sewage was targeted.

Sewage Treatment Plants to treat 506.73 mld. sewage has been created

Delays in  acquisition of land, as well as release of matching share by State Govts.   

3. NLCP

45.00

23.42

11

5

Late implementation of works by State Govts.

Total

364.20

322.69

 

 

 

 

ACHIEVEMENTS (2004-2005):

 

Ø       A capacity to treat 506.73 mld of sewage was created during the year under NRCP

 

Ø       A new proposal in Gangtok Town of Sikkim has been taken up for Pollution abatement for River Rani Chu at a cost of Rs.1581.38 lakh.

 

Financial Year 2005-2006

(Rs. in crores)

 

Name of the

Activity

BE

 

Actual Expdt.

Upto 31.10.

2005

Physical Target

(no. of projects)

Physical

Achievements

(no. of projects completed)

Reasons for

shortfall, if any

(Rs. in crore)

2005-2006

1.NRCD(Estt.)

   5.00

2.63

 

 

 

2.                   2. NRCP

 

352.00

162.31

Creation of Sewage Treatment Plants to treat 564 mld. sewage was targeted.

Sewage Treatment Plants to treat 32 mld. sewage has been created. STP capacity of around 300 mld is nearing completion.

Delays in  acquisition of land, as well as release of matching share by State Govts.   

3. NLCP

 68.00

5.21

Completion of worksp in 8 lakes

Projects are in various stages of implementation

Delays in implementation of works by State Govts.

Total

425.00

170.15

 

 

 

 

Financial Year 2006-2007

(Rs. in Crore)

Name of activity

BE

Physical Target

 

1.NRCD(Estt.)

                5.00 Plan

 

3.                   2. NRCP

            363.00 Plan

                7.00 Plan-North East

 

3. NLCP

              60.00 Plan

 

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.

 

Financial Year 2004-2005

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the activity

Budget Estimate

Revised Estimate

Actual Expenditure

Physical Target

 

Physical Achievements

 

Reasons for Short

fall, if any

 

Plan

Non Plan

Plan

Non Plan

Plan

Non Plan

BOTANICAL SURVEY OF  INDIA (Survey, Inventorisation & Conservation of floristic diversity of India)

Rs. 9.5

Rs. 12.7969

Rs. 8.78

Rs. 12.418

Rs.7.9695

Rs. 11.5712

1. Exploration Surveys (Domestic Travel Expenditure under research & investigation)

Rs. 0.247

Rs. 0.073

Rs. 0.2438

Rs.0.0585

Rs.0.2466

Rs. 0.0454

87 field tours at NCT of Delhi, Karnataka, Gujarat, 10 districts, 5 Islands of A & N Islands, 7 Wildlife Sanctuaries, 1 Marine Sanctuaries, 1 Marine National Park, 4 Wetlands, 1 Reserve Forest, 1 Biosphere Reserve and 29 herbarium consultation tours at different herbaria.

Conducted 78 field tours and 19 herbarium consultation tours.

NIL

2. Collection of Specimens

NA

NA

NA

NA

NA

NA

Target cannot be fixed

Collected about 9,500 specimens including lower groups of plants viz. Algae, Fungi, Lichens, Bryophytes and Pteridophytes.

NA

3. Preservation of specimens

NA

NA

NA

NA

NA

NA

-do-

Preserved ca 6,500  specimens

NA

4. Specimens identified

NA

NA

NA

NA

NA

NA

-do-

ca 3,500 specimens belonging to 720 species

NA

5. Documentation of Phytodiversity

(National Flora

Regional Flora

State Flora  & District Flora)

NA

NA

NA

NA

NA

NA

Documentation of 286 species & finalization and submission of 2 mss. of 11 families for National Flora and 4500 spp. of 9 State Flora and 4 district flora

Work on 245 species of 11 families for National Flora and 3700 species of 9 State Flora and 4 district flora completed

Shortfall due to shortage of manpower

6. Documentation of Traditional knowledge of plants (Ethnobotanical Studies)

NA

NA

NA

NA

NA

NA

Documentation of traditional knowledge of plants form Jharkhand state

Documented traditional knowledge of 98 plants collected from Jharkhand state

Work on Jharkhand could not be started in time as the scientist concerned met with an accident and was bed ridden

7. Ex-situ conservation of endangered, endemic, economic & ornamental plants

NA

NA

NA

NA

NA

NA

Collection, introduction conservation, micropropagation and multiplication of 30 rare, endangered and economically important plant species

Germplasm of 10 rare, endangered and wild relatives of ornamentals & medicinally important plant species conserved, multiplied & maintained. 08 rare/ threatened, 45 medicinal/economic important & 75 ornamental plant species introduced for ex-situ conservation

NIL

8. Collection of economic plant & plant parts from Eastern India for enrichment of botanical gallery & herbarium of ISIM

NA

NA

NA

NA

NA

NA

10 tours to various districts of Eastern India and various Govt. Institutes to collect materials for enrichment of Botanical Gallery and to gather knowledge for modernisation of Botanical Gallery with Electronic Display system

Studied and analyzed the shortfalls of the present gallery and its exhibits and preparation of database of museum exhibit at ISIM. Conducted Six field tours and development work of gallery and preparation of database of museum exhibits

Shortfall due to shortage of manpower

9. Publications

(Books & Journals)

Rs. 0.159

Rs. 0.006

Rs. 0.0873

Rs.0.0054

Rs. 0.0268

NIL

8 Books and 2 Journals to be published during the year 2004 -2005

Books/Journals Published

1. Taxonomic revision of Hedyotis L. (Rubiaceae) in Indian Subcontinent.

2. Pteridophytic Flora of Eastern India, Vol. 1

3. Vanaspati Vani, Vol. 13

4. Bulletin of Botanical Survey of India, Vol. 46

Printing of three books is delayed by press due to technical problems

 

 

 

Financial Year 2005-2006

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the activity

Budget Estimate

Revised Estimate

Actual Expenditure

Physical Target for

2005 - 2006

 

Physical Achievements of 2005 – 2006

(up to 31.10.2005)

 

Reasons for Shortfall, if any

 

Plan

Non Plan

Plan

Non Plan

Plan

Non Plan

BOTANICAL SURVEY OF  INDIA (Survey, Inventorisation & Conservation of floristic diversity of India)

Rs. 8.0000

Rs. 7.74 (after 3% deduction)

Rs. 12.7813

Rs. 7.8258

(Proposed)

Rs. 13.1866

(Proposed)

Rs. 2.9222

Rs. 8.1198

1.   Exploration Surveys (Domestic Travel Expenditure under research & investigation)

Rs. 0.2865

Rs. 0.0585

Rs. 0.3824

(Proposed)

Rs. 0.0725

(proposed)

Rs. 0.2131

Rs. 0.0297

80 field tours at NCT of Delhi, Karnataka, Gujarat, 10 districts, 5 Islands of A & N Islands, 7 Wildlife Sanctuaries, 1 Marine Sanctuaries, 1 Marine National Park, 4 Wetlands, 1 Reserve Forest, 1 Biosphere Reserve and 18 herbarium consultation tours at different herbaria.

Conducted 52 field tours and 8 herbarium consultation tours.

NIL

2. Collection of Specimens

NA

NA

NA

NA

NA

NA

Target cannot be fixed

Collected about 8500 specimens including lower groups of plants viz. Algae, Fungi, Lichens, Bryophytes and Pteridophytes.

NA

3. Preservation of specimens

NA

NA

NA

NA

NA

NA

-do-

Preserved ca 7,500  specimens

NA

4. Specimens identified

NA

NA

NA

NA

NA

NA

-do-

ca 3,600 specimens belonging to 620 species

NA

5. Documentation of Phytodiversity

(National Flora

Regional Flora

State Flora  & District Flora)

NA

NA

NA

NA

NA

NA

Documentation of 238 species & finalization and submission of 2 mss. of 9 families for National Flora and 3700 spp. of 8 State Flora and 2 district flora

Work on 210 species of 9 families for National Flora and 3200 species of 8 State Flora and 2 district flora completed

Shortfall due to shortage of manpower

6. Documentation of Traditional knowledge of plants (Ethno-botanical Studies)

NA

NA

NA

NA

NA

NA

Documentation of traditional knowledge of plants form Jharkhand state

Documented traditional knowledge of 38 plants collected from Jharkhand state

7. Collection of Economic Plant and Plant parts from Eastern India for enrichment of Botanical Gallery and Herbarium of ISIM

NA

NA

NA

NA

NA

NA

6 tours to various districts of Eastern India and various Govt. Institutes to collect materials for enrichment of Botanical Gallery and to gather knowledge for modernisation of ISIM

Preparation of database of museum exhibit at ISIM going on. Conducted 2 field tours and development work of gallery and preparation of database of museum exhibits

8. Ex-situ conservation of endangered, endemic, economic & ornamental plants

NA

NA

NA

NA

NA

NA

Collection, introduction conservation, micropropagation and multiplication of 25 rare, endangered and economically important plant species

Germplasm of 8 rare, endangered and wild relatives of ornamentals & medicinally important plant species conserved, multiplied & maintained. 9 rare/ threatened, 42 medicinal/ economic important and 73 ornamental plant species introduced for ex-situ conservation

NIL

9. Publications

(Books & Journals)

Rs. 0.0109

Rs. 0054

Rs. 0.099

Rs. 0.0054

Rs. NIL

Rs. NIL

5 Books and 2 Journals to be published during the year 2005-2006

Books/Journals Published

1.     Russulaceae of Kumaon Himalayas

2.     Monograph on Indian Dyospyros L

3.     Vanaspati Vani, Vol. 14

4.     Vansai

NIL

 

 

 


Financial Year 2006-2007

 

(Rs. in crores)

 Name of the activity

BE

Physical Target

 

Plan

Non Plan

BOTANICAL SURVEY OF  INDIA (Survey, Inventorisation & Conservation of floristic diversity of India)

 

 

8.00

 

3.00 Capital

 

14.98

1.   Exploration Surveys (Domestic Travel Expenditure under research & investigation)

80 field tours and 20 herbarium consultation tours.

2.   Collection of Specimens

Target cannot be fixed

3.   Preservation of specimens

-do-

4.   Specimens identified

-do-

5.   Documentation of Phytodiversity (National Flora, Regional Flora, State Flora & District Flora)

Documentation of 9 families for National Flora, 8 State Flora and 2 district flora

6.   Documentation of Traditional knowledge of plants (Ethnobotanical Studies)

Documentation of traditional knowledge of plants form Jharkhand state

7.   Ex-situ conservation of endangered, endemic, economic & ornamental plants

Target cannot be fixed

8.   Publications (Books & Journals)

One publications each of Flora of India, Fascicles of Flora of India, State Flora, District Flora, Bulletin of BSI, and three other publications

 

 

31.   ZOOLOGICAL SURVEY OF INDIA (ZSI)

               

To achieve the objectives of several Articles of the Convention on Biological Diversity, ratified by Govt. of India in 1994 and the set goals of the Ministry, the   scientists of Zoological Survey of India at Head quarters office at Kolkata and with 16 Regional Offices located at different parts of the country are working by Monitoring, Survey and Inventorisation as well as on Capacity Building in Taxonomy.  They are also engaged in Status survey of Threatened and Endemic species; Preparation of Red Data Book, Fauna of India and Fauna of States; Bio-ecological studies on some important communities/species; Preparation of database for the recorded species of the country; Maintenance & Development of National Zoological Collections; Training. Besides the above, the department also undertakes Environmental Impact Studies; Maintenance of Musea at Headquarters and Regional Stations; Development of ENVIS

 

Financial Year 2004-2005

(Rs. in Crores)

 

Name of Activity

B E

Actual Expdt

Physical Targets

Physical Achievements

Reasons for shortfall

ZSI

6.46

6.45

Exploration & Survey of State Fauna and  Ecosystem – 60 Surveys

58 Surveys completed

2 surveys

Due to non availability of permission from Forest Department

 

 

 

Status Survey of two Endangered Species – 7 surveys

7   surveys

Nil

 

 

 

Taxonomic studies

32 surveys covering 48 districts of Andhra Pradesh,  Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar,  Andaman & Nicobar, Gujaratr, Karnataka, Maharshtra, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu & Uttar Pradesh.

 ms. of  two states & one ecosystem is in printing stage and one study in progress

Nil

 

 

 

Publication – 33 books.

34 Published :

One vol. of  Fauna of India published,

Records of ZSI Vol. 104,105 (part 1-4 ) published

Fauna of States – 2;

Memoirs of ZSI – one Published

Ecosystem – 2 books published

Fauna of Conservation Area -  2 books Published

Handbook –two book Published

Occasional Papers – 4 books published

 

 

 

 

Training Programme

2 conducted

Nil

 

 

 

Sale of  Publication

Rs. 5.0 Lakhs

Nil

 

 

 

E I A Studies

Two

Nil

 

 

 

Computerisation

20,000 data entries

Nil

 

 

 

ENVIS

One News Letter

Nil

 

Financial Year 2005-2006

 

(Rs. In crores)

Name of Activity

B E

Actual Expdt (upto 31.10.2005)

Physical Targets

Physical Achievements

Reasons for shortfall

ZSI

6.59

3.90

Exploration & Survey of State Fauna and  Ecosystem –

                    35 Surveys

14 Surveys completed

 

 

 

 

Faunistic Survey of Conservation Area –

                   25 Surveys

6 Surveys completed

 

 

 

 

Status Survey of Endangered Species –

                 10 surveys

6   surveys

 

 

 

 

Taxonomic studies of State Fauna

                - 50 Surveys

23 surveys covering  districts of Uttaranchal, Chattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh,  Arunachal Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Kerala,  Andaman & Nicobar, Maharshtra, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan & Uttar Pradesh.

 ms. of  two states & one ecosystem is in printing stage and one study in progress

 

 

 

 

Publication – 34 books.

15 Published :

One vol. of  Fauna of India published,

Records of ZSI Vol. 104,105 (part 1-4 )  2 books published

Fauna of States – 1;

Memoirs of ZSI – one Published

Ecosystem – 2 books published

Fauna of Conservation Area -  1 books Published

Handbook –two book Published

Occasional Papers – 5 books published

Annual Report  - 1 book published

 

 

 

 

Training Programme

2 conducted

 

 

 

 

Sale of  Publication

Rs. 3.5 Lakhs

 

 

 

 

E I A Studies

Three

 

 

 

 

Computerisation

20,000 data entries

 

 

 

 

ENVIS

One News Letter

 

 

 

 

Species Identification

7 New Species including one new genus and one new family to science and to India

 

356 species from Conservation Area

 

154 species from ecosystems & 582 from State fauna

 

 

 

Financial Year 2006-2007

 

 (Rs. in crores)

Name of the Activity

B E

Physical Targets

Exploration & Survey of Faunal Resources of the state

 

6.81

Plan

 

3.00

Plan Capital

 

10.67

Non-Plan

57 Surveys

Status Survey of Endangered Species

Status survey of 5 species  (10urveys)

Taxonomic Studies of  State Fauna

38 Surveys covering Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh, Kerala, Karnataka, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan ,  & Andaman & Nicobar Islands ( Total of  50 districts )

Renovation of H Q’s & Regional Musea

Regional of 5 Regional Stations  will be strengthened.

Computerization of Data, 25,000

National Zoological collections of Head Quarters & Regional Centres will be continued as it is an ongoing programme.

Computerisation of the data in the National Zoological Collections will be undertaken for nearly 25,000 examples

Training & Extension Services

Two

Publication -  35 books

Records  ZSI  - 2 books

Occ. Papers –10 books.,

Fauna of India – 2 books

State Fauna – 4 books

 Bibliography – 1 book,

Wetland series – 1 books

Conservation area – 3 books

Handbooks – 2 books

Annual Reports – 2 Nos.

Special Publications – 2

Others – 6 books

 

Sale of Publication

 

6.5 Lakhs

 

 

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.

                 

Financial Year 2004-2005

 

(Rs. in Crores) 

Name of the activity

BE

Actual Expdr.

 

Physical target

 

Physical achievements

Reasons for shortfall, if any

 

National Museum of natural History,

New Delhi

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.00

(including Rs.1.50 Crores under Capital section)

 

4.65

(including Rs.0.56 Crores for  Capital section)

 

Acquisition of land and construction of building for NMNH

 

 

Creation of infrastructure and updating the exhibits

 

 

Educational & extension services.

 

Advertisement & Publicity.

 

 

Not achieved. The matter is being pursued at the level of Ministry

 

Report from the School of Planning & Architecture has been received and is under scrutiny.

 

Achieved.

 

 

Advertisement through hoardings on the main Bus Stops and through kiosks near the import-ant schools have been made.

 

 

Regional Museum of Natural history, Mysore

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Planning, designing and preparation of Exhibits for  2nd Phase Gallery Development.

 

 

Setting up of Multimedia Interactive Kiosks.

 

 

 

 

Publication of Museum Literature in Hindi, English & South Indian languages, other than Kannada.

 

 

Educational activities & Extension service.

Nil.

 

 

 

 

 

Nil.

 

 

 

 

 

Planning & identifi-cation of Experts.

 

 

 

 

 

Achieved.

 

Shortage of human reso-urce due to diversion to other museums

 

Lack of Tech-nical staff since priority is given to gallery deve-lopment.

 

It is very difficult to find persons who could translate scientific terminologies.

 

Regional Museum of Natural History, Bhubanes-war

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Acquisition of specimens/ exhibit material.

 

Gallery Development

 

 

 

 

Discovery learning area.

 

Establishment of Administrative Block

 

Establishment of technical block, reserve collection room-cum-laboratory

 

 

Establishment of Library

 

Establishment of Conference room and auditorium

 

Establishment of digital Photo Lab.

 

 

Achieved.

 

 

1st Phase Galleries completed and opened to public on 10.8.2004.

 

 

Achieved.

 

Completed.

 

 

Established. Identification of Herpetological collection in progress.

 

 

Achieved

 

Established and furnished.

 

 

 

Photo documentation is in progress.

Partition work for setting up of digital photo Lab. completed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Regional Museum of Natural History, Bhopal.

 

Introductory Panel (Central Indian Regions)

 

Rivers of Central India.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Development of Central courtyard

 

 

Replica of Bhim-Betika & Open-air diorama at the entrance of 2nd Gallery adjoining of outside area.

 

Temporary Exhibitions.

 

 

Educational/ Extension Programmes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Renovation and reorganisation of Introductory Panel.

 

Renovation & reorganisation of existing exhibits of the Rivers of Central India.

 

 

 

 

Work will be awarded as per the norms to the selected firms/agencies on contract basis.

 

-- do --

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On various themes in frequent intervals.

 

 

Various Educational programmes for School children will be conducted.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Work in progress.

 

 

 

 

       -- do --

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

      -- do --

 

 

 

 

       -- do --

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Achieved.

 

 

 

Achieved.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Financial Year 2005-2006

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the activity

BE

Actual Expdr.

(Upto 10/05)

Physical target

 

Physical achievements

Reasons for shortfall, if any

 

National Museum of natural History,

New Delhi

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.00

(including Rs.0.50 Crores under Capital section)

 

2.38

(includeing Rs.0.03 Crores under Capital section)

 

Acquisition of land and construction of building for NMNH

 

 

 

 

Creation of infrastruc-ture and updating the exhibits

 

 

 

Educational & extension services.

 

 

Advertisement & Publicity.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Implementation and development of E-governance & inter-active Multimedia facility at NMNH & RMNHs.

 

Not achieved. The matter is being pursued at the level of  the Ministry with P.M. Office.

 

 

Partly achieved. Two big Dioramas viz. Man & Nature and Facets of Forests renovated and updated.

 

Achieved.

 

 

 

Advertisement through hoardings on the Bus Stops, Public Conveyances and Kiosks near the important schools and markets have been made.

 

 

Procurement of I.T. Tools in NMNH/ RMNHs has been completed and planning for creation of softwares and establishment of multimedia  1st Phase facility will be taken up.

 

Regional Museum of Natural history, Mysore

 

2nd Phase of Gallery Development.

 

 

Educational activities and Extension services.

 

 

Publication. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Planning, designing and preparation of Exhibits for  2nd Phase Gallery Development.

 

Educational activities & Extension services for school children and various Educational Institutions.

 

Publication of Museum Literature in Hindi, English & South Indian languages, other than Kannada language.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nil.

 

 

 

 

Achieved.

 

 

 

 

Planning, and identification of Experts.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shortage

of human

resources.

 

 

Regional Museum of Natural History,

Bhubaneswar

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Planning, collection, documentation and execution of 2nd Phase of Gallery.

 

 

 

 

 

Inhouse and outreach educational program-mes for School children.

 

Development of Central Impact Exhibit and open air Exhibits in the garden with effetive Solar lighting system.

 

 

 

 

Procurement of books, CDs, photographs and computerization of Library.

 

 

 

Establishment of

digital Photo Lab., procurement of audio/video systems.

Planning, conceptua-lization and visual-isation achieved.  Partial procurement of material done. Planning for display, design, drawing and mock-up models prepared for execu-tion.

 

Achieved.

 

 

 

Already Solar Lights procured and installed. The theme based exhibit plan will be taken up after completion and taking over oflandscaping work from RPRC.

 

 

50 titles of books and 16 Nos. of CDs procured for Library enrichment. Compu-terization of Library will be taken up.

 

Public address system and the digital video camera purchased and various programmes were recorded in digital format.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Regional Museum of Natural History, Bhopal.

 

Development of 2nd Phase of Gallery

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Development of Central Courtyard Exhibits.

 

 

Development of Replica of Bhim-Betika & Open air diorama at the entrance of 2nd Gallery and adjoining outside area.

 

 

Development of two Mini Courtyards adjoining to Discovery and 1st Gallery.

 

Educational/ Extension Programmes

including temporary exhibitions.

 

 

 

Development of Website for RMNH, Bhopal.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preparation of layout design for the gallery - presented in the A.P.C. for approval.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Call for open tender and awarded the work to be completed.

 

 

 

- do -

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-- do --

 

 

 

 

 

 

To extend the educational activities  for the school children and general visitors as well as organising exhibitions on "Water" and "Wonderful World of Butterflies".

 

 

Website about RMNH, monthly activities etc. and regular update and maintenance.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Not achieved.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Work in progress.

 

 

 

 

 

- do -

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

- do -

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Achieved.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Work in progress.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Due to various other development-al works, like River organi-sation of Central India and mini Court yard for 2nd Gallery entrance & adjoining outside area.

 

Scale model approved by the Commi-ttee. Proposals submitted for final approval.

-do-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-- do --

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Financial Year 2006-2007

 

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the Activity

 

B.E.

Physical target

National Museum of Natural History, New Delhi

 

Acquisition of land and construction of building

 

 

 

Creation of infrastructure and updating exhibits.

 

 

 

Educational & Extension services.

 

 

 

Advertisement & Publicity.

 

 

 

 

Implementation and development of E-governance & interactive Multimedia facility at NMNH & RMNHs

5.00

Plan

 

1.00

Plan Capital

 

0.71

Non-Plan

 

 

 

Efforts will be made to get a piece of land  for the Museum building  through the Ministry of Urban Development and the matter is being pursued through PM office.

 

To continue the work to create necessary infrastructure and updating the exhibits

 

 

 

To undertake the various indoor/outdoor educational activities as per the laid down Calendar of Events.

 

To put hoardings on the main Bus Stops, public conveyances of the city and to put advertisement kiosks near the Schools for various events organised by the Museum throughout the year.

 

Planning for creation of IT & Multimedia facility at NMH/RMNH including procurement of  Softwares and establishment of the 1st phase facility.

 

Regional Museum of Natural History, Mysore

 

2nd Phase of Gallery Development

 

 

Educational & Extension services

 

 

 

 

Advertisement & Publicity

 

 

 

3-D theatre on Nature

 

 

 

 

 

Prepration of Exhibits for 2nd Phase gallery development.

 

To conduct  various educational programmes for different Audiences viz. Students, teachers, NGOs, Women etc.  and special programmes for persons with disabilities. 

 

To organize workshop on Museum Public Relation, preparation of strategy for advertisement and completion of work.

 

To construct 3D theatre by CPWD and to procure 3D cinema equipments.

 

 

Regional Museum of Natural History, Bhubaneswar

 

Development of 2nd phase of gallery.

 

 

 

 

 

Educational & Extension activities.

 

 

 

 

Establishment of Rhino resource centre.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Advertisement & publicity

 

 

 

Library/Publication.

 

 

 

 

E-governance & multimedia facilitiy.

 

 

 

 

Themes on-the spot survey and visualization will be taken up before finalization of different exhibits for 2nd phase gallery and subsequently, quotations will be invited with the help of professional agencies for execution of work

 

Planning,& organising innovative inhouse and outreach eduational activities for students and teachers including physically and mentally challenged students.

 

Arrangement of collections received from RMNH, Mysore, furnishing of separate room with broadband network, procurement of relevant books & journals in connection with information of Rhino. Lab to auditorium microscopic project system to show the micro-organisms in land and water.

 

Identification of places of tourist interest, planning and execution of putting display boards, hoardings for publicity

 

Preparation and publishing of museum brochure, selection and procuremet of library books journals and CDs.

 

 

Internet connectivity within the premises designing and launching of website, networking with regional centres and headquarter.

 

Regional Museum of Natural History, Bhopal

 

Development of IInd Phase Gallery

(viz. updating of Central Courtyard Development of Cave structure and mini courtyard.

 


Tiger resource centre.

 

 

 

Educational & Extension programmes including Temporary Exhibition

 

 

 

 

Advertising and publicity.

 

 

 

Library/Publication.

 

 

E-governance & multimedia facility.

 

 

 

 

Obtaining necessary approvals from the competent authority, finalization of formalities for awarding of work on key-turn basis.

 

 

 

Organizing workshops, collecting information and field visits for data bank work..

 

 

To extend educational activities for the school children/general visitors as well as organizing exhibitions on "Man Animal Conflict" and 'E-waste'.

 

 

Digital advertisement on Railway stations, important public places/markets and slides show in Cinema halls etc. as well as touch screen exhibit.

 

Digital and printing publication, selection of theme including selection of books and award of work.

 

Internet connectivity, launching of  website and its regular updation and maintenance etc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

Financial Year 2004-2005

 

(Rs. in  crores)

 Name of the Activity

BE

Actual Expenditure

Physical Target

Achievements

Reasons for shortfall, if any

A. Environment Education Awareness  and Training

 

(i) National Green Corps Programme

(ii) National Environment Awareness Campaign

(iii) Seminar Symposia, etc.

 (iv) GLOBE

(v) Professional societies/Publication

(vi) Other awareness programmes

(vii) Mass awareness

34.00

20.78

(a) To increase the number of eco-clubs supported per annum under National Green Corps Programme to 700000.

 

 (b) To extend the coverage of National Environment Awareness Campaign (NEAC) by increasing the number of participating organizations from 7000 to 10000 every year.

 

The full amount of grant could not be utilized mainly because the proposal to enhance financial assistance under NGC programme could not be fructified.  Budget Estimates was obtained on the presumption that their process of enhancement of financial assistance would be completed during 2004-05. 

 

 

 


Financial Year 2005-2006

( Rs. in  crores)

Name of the Activity

BE

Actual Expenditure

Physical Target

Physical Achievement

Reasons for shortfall, if any

A. Environment Education Awareness and Training

 

(i) National Green Corps Programme

(ii) National Environment Awareness Campaign

(iii) Seminar Symposia, etc.

(iv) GLOBE

(v) Professional societies/Publication

(vi) Other awareness programmes

(vii) Mass awareness

32.50

12.27

(a)Establishment of one lakh eco-clubs

 

(b)Participation of 10000 NGOs in the NEAC

 

 

 

(c)Development of course module for Environmental appreciation courses

 

a) 36923 eco-clubs have been  supported

 

b) Campaign is in advance stage and target is likely to be achieved

 

 

c) Delivery of these courses through distance education mode is being started by IGNOU

 

 

 

Financial Year 2006-2007

 

(Rs. in Crores)

 

Name of the Activity

BE

Physical Target

A. Environment Education Awareness and Training

 

(i) National Green Corps Programme

(ii) National Environment Awareness Campaign

(iii) Seminar Symposia, etc.

(iv) GLOBE

(v) Professional societies/Publication

(vi) Other awareness programmes

 

 

32.50

Plan

 

2.50

Plan – North East

 

0.02

Non Plan

 

 

The existing activities will be continued with the following milestones:

(a) Supporting 100000 eco-clubs.

 

(b) Participation of 10000 organisations in an NEAC.

 

(c) Supporting of 70seminars/symposia/workshop etc.

 

(d) Delivery of twoenvironment appreciation courses through distance education mode.

 

 

 

 

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.

 


 Financial Year 2004-2005

(Rs in crores)

Name of the Activity

           BE

 

Actual Expenditure 

Physical Targets/ Achie-vements

Reason for shortfall, if any

ENVIS

3.00

5.30

*

--

 

 

-                      A total number of 78 ENVIS network partners were identified as ENVIS Centres under the ENVIS Umbrella Network through a revised SFC of ENVIS Scheme and were financially supported.  All the ENVIS Centres developed their user-friendly web sites for online dissemination of information.

 

-                      The home-page of the Ministry at URL: http://envfor.nic.in was updated by ENVIS periodically. Query–response service was also provided during the year.

 

-                      ENVIS continued to publish a quarterly newsletter namely ‘ENVIRO NEWS’ reporting various programmes, achievements, laws rules, clearances etc.  Four issues of the Newsletter were published during 2004-2005.

 

-                      Two volumes of Paryavaran Abstract were also published.

 

-                      ENVIS successfully implemented the Sustainable Development Networking Programme (SDNP) supported by UNDP and IDRC, Canada.  A web site at URL: http://sdnp.delhi.nic.in was developed and is regularly updated.

 

-                      The Environmental Management Capacity Building Technical Assistance Project (EMCBTAP) for strengthening ENVIS under World Bank assistance was implemented with effect from 1.1.2002.  The project was extended till 30-6-2004.

 

-                      Annual Report of the Ministry (2004-2005) was published by ENVIS.

 

-                      A new website www.envis.nic.in was designed, developed and launched on 5th June 2003 by the Hon'ble Vice President of India.

 

-                      A compendium on the ENVIS-Centre activities has been compiled and is being published.

-                      A National Evaluation Workshop was organized in Dehradun to evaluate all the ENVIS Centres set up under various subject-areas and in the several State Government Departments.

-                      The Best ENVIS Centre award was awarded to the ENVIS Centre at Indian Institute of Science for its commendable performance. 

An ENVIS Logo was identified and selected by the Ministry for popularization of ENVIS Scheme among the users. 

 

Financial Year 2005-2006

                                                                                                            (Rs.Crores)

Name of the Activity

BE

 

Actual Expenditure

Physical Targets/

Achieve-ments

Reasons for shortfall, if any.

ENVIS

5.00

3.34

*

--

 

-                      78 ENVIS Centres have been set up so far on various subject areas related to environment as well as in several State Government Departments, were provided financial and technical support to carry out their activities. All the ENVIS Centres have developed their web site for online dissemination of information in their relevant subject area.

 

-                      The home-page of the Ministry at URL: http://envfor.nic.in  is updated by ENVIS periodically. Query–response service is also being provided by the ENVIS network.

 

-                      ENVIS continues to publish a quarterly newsletter namely ‘ENVIRO NEWS’ reporting various programmes, achievements, laws rules, clearances etc.

-                      ENVIS successfully implemented the Sustainable Development Networking Programme (SDNP) supported by UNDP and IDRC, Canada. A web site at URL: http://sdnp.delhi.nic.in  has been developed and is regularly updated.

 

-                      Annual Report of the Ministry (2005-2006) is being coordinated for its publication.

 

-                      Paryavaran Abstract  Vol. 22 is being processed for publication.

 

-                      The ENVIS homepage launched earlier, is being updated regularly.

 

-                      Four Regional Evaluation Workshops were organized for the ENVIS Centres located at Central Region, Southern Region, Northern Region, Eastern North Eastern Region; at New Delhi, Annamalai University, Chidambaram, Gangtok, Sikkim and Shimla, H.P. during the period respectively.

 

 

Financial Year 2006-2007

 

                                                            (Rs. in crores)             

Name of the activity

B.E.

 

Physical Target

ENVIS

  4.50  Plan

  0.50 Plan – North East

  0.19 Non-Plan

*

 

*ENVIS

 

-                      All the 78 network partners would be supported both financially and technically to meet their objectives. 

-                      Five new ENVIS Centres are targeted to be set up in subject-specific areas as well as in the State Government Departments during the year. 

-                      All ENVIS Centres would be brought under the Virtual Public Network (VPN) in order to facilitate them to upload the data at source. 

-                      The National Evaluation Workshop to review the performance of the ENVIS Centres would be organized and Best ENVIS Centre would be awarded.

-                      Paryavaran Abstract  Vol. 23 and quarterly newsletter, namely ENVIRONEWS would be continued to be published. 

-                      Annual Report of the Ministry (2005-2006) will be coordinated and published

-                      The website http://www.envis.nic.in will be continuously updated to provide information on 20 thematic areas already identified through ICEF Small Grants Programme. 

-                      An exclusive ENVIS e-mail id for ENVIS Centres will be provided and made functional.

-                      Website of new   ENVIS Centres not developed so far will be got developed  and all ENVIS Centres will  be linked to the ENVIS homepage

 

 

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.

 

 

Financial Year 2004-2005

                                                                                               (Rs. in Crores)

Name of the scheme

BE

Actual Expdt.

Physical Target and Achievements

 

CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE

8.00(P)

1.35 (NP)

7.60 (P)

1.48 (NP)

There are nine Centres of Excellence under the Scheme, in different thrust areas of environment.  All the Centers continued their ongoing activities in respective fields, as approved by respective Governing Councils/Board of Governors.


 

 

 

Financial Year 2005-2006

(Rs. in Crores)

 

Name of the scheme

 

BE

 

Actual Expdt.

 

 

Physical Target and Achievements

CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE

7.00(P)

1.48(NP)

5.30(P) 1.47(NP)

There are nine Centres of Excellence under the Scheme, in different thrust areas of environment.  All the Centers continued their ongoing activities in respective fields, as approved by respective Governing Councils/Board of Governors.

 

 

 

Financial Year 2006-2007

 

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the scheme

BE

Physical Target

 

Centres of Excellence

7.50 Plan

 

1.39

Non-Plan

There are nine Centres of Excellence under the Scheme, in different thrust areas of environment.  All the Centers continued their ongoing activities in respective fields, as approved by respective Governing Councils/Board of Governors.

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

Financial Year 2004-2005

(Rs in crores)

Name of the Activity

           BE

 

Actual Expen-diture 

Physical Targets/ Achie-vements

Reason for shortfall, if any

NNRMS

1.00

1.10

*

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-                      On-going projects and six new projects under the areas have been supported under the schemes. 

-                      Two meetings of the Technical and Financial sub-committees under the Scheme were convened to review nine completed projects and appraisal of 22 new projects under various thrust areas identified by the Bio-Resources Committee. 

-                      The project on the new thrust area, namely, “Snow and Glacier Studies” was initiated at Space Application Centre, Ahmedabad for a 3 years’ duration.

 

Financial Year 2005-2006

                                                                                                             (Rs.Crores)

Name of the Activity

BE

 

Actual Expenditure

Physical Targets/

Achieve-ments

Reasons for shortfall, if any.

NNRMS

10.00

6.51

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-                      30 on-going projects were monitored and reviewed.