Chapter –V

 

63.       OUTCOMES / TARGETS IN THE OUTCOME BUDGET – MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT & FORESTS 2005-2006

 

(Rs. in crores)

Sl.

No.

Name of Scheme / Programme

Objective / Outcomes

Outlay/ RE

2005-06

Quantative Deliverables

Anticipated Outcomes

Processes / Timelines

Remarks / Risk Factors

 

Major

 

 

 

 

 

                               

 

1.

National River Conservation Plan (NRCP) & National River Conservation Directorate (NRCD)

 

Funding Pattern (NRCP)

Centre : 70%

State    : 30%

Objective:

 

To reduce pollution load in major rivers.

 

Outcome`:

 

The STPs are commissioned within three years of sanction.  They would, on average, treat raw sewage to prescribed discharge standards and at an average capacity utilization exceeding 70%on an annual basis.

355.00

(EAP 50.00)

 

309.20

A total of 564.43 million litres per day (mld) of Sewage Treatment Capacity would be created through commissioning of 33 numbers of Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs).

Sewage Treatment Plants to treat  106 mld. Sewage has been created.  STP capacity of around 300 mld is nearing completion. Balance STPs are in various stages of progress

2005-2006

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

 

2.

National Lake Conservation Plan (NLCP)

 

Funding Pattern

Centre : 70%

State    : 30%

Objective:

 

To reduce pollution load in lakes.

 

Outcome:

 

The STPs are commissioned within three years of sanction.  They would, on average, treat raw sewage to prescribed discharge standards and at an average capacity utilization exceeding 70%on an annual basis.

 

70.00

56.22

 

Works in one lake is completed and in 5 lakes are nearing completion.

2005-06

Delays in implantation of works by State Govts.

 

3.

National Afforestation Programme

 

Funding Pattern

Center : 100%

 

National Afforestation and Eco-Development Board (NAEB)

 

Eco- Task Forces

Objective:

 

To increase forest cover.

 

Outcome:

 

5 years after sanction, new plantations would, for each bio-geographic region, show the prescribed survival rates.

6 years to 12 years, after sanction, depending on the species, the new plantations would be revealed as either new area under Forest/Tree Cover or enrichment of forest cover in Satellite Imagery.

 

 

320.85

276.36

(i) Operationalising new FDA Projects (no.) – 100

 

(ii) Total Project Area approved, including for Natural Regeneration, Artificial regeneration, and Herbs & Shrubs (Ha.) –
1, 00,000

 

(iii) Operationalising new JFMCs (no.) - 3500

 

(i)  Operating new FDA Projects (No):

Target 100

Achievement ; 60*

(ii)  Total Project Area approved, including for Natural Regeneration Artificial regeneration and Hence herbs and shrubs :

Target: 1,00,000 (Ha)
Achievement:
                  36688 ha*

(iii) Operationalising new JFMCs (No.):

Target : 3500

Achievements: 1502*


* the figures are upto
Feb 6, 2006. The progress will pick up March 2006

2005-2006

The outcome parameters mentioned in column 3 are new.  Any plantation programme of the Ministry had not been subject to these parameters in the past.  Since these parameters are highly technical, and difficult in view of the diverse ecology of the country, ICFRE and FSI have been requested to prepare concept notes on the new parameters.  The concept notes have been received.  A national-level meeting of States/UTs under the Chairmanship of DGF&SS on the development of the mechanism, for application of new parameters is being scheduled shortly.

4.

Project Tiger

Funding Pattern

             Recurring 

Centre : 50%

            Non Recur.

             100%

State : Recurring

           50%

         

In situ conservation of wildlife in their natural habitat in Tiger Reserves  for maintaining a viable population as  reflected in the assessment scoring by independent monitors, in terms of an internationally accepted methodology, with peer review of the reports.

32.00

36.28

Funding Support to 28 Tiger reserves in 17 States

Financial support is being provided

Continuous process but, funds to be spent in 2005-2006

Implementing agencies are States Governments Forest Departments,  timely release  matching grant and release of central  assistance by State Governments to executing agencies. 

 

 

 

 

5.

Assistance for Development of National Parks & Sanctuaries

 

Funding Pattern

Is given in the below row.

In situ conservation of wildlife in their natural habitat in protected areas for maintaining a viable population as reflected in the assessment scoring by independent monitors, in terms of an internationally accepted methodology, with peer review of the reports.

 

59.00

55.42

Financial and Technical assistance to 340 National Parks & Sanctuaries in States and UTs.

During 2005-06, Financial assistance has been  provided to 340 Protected  areas.

Continuous process but, funds to be spent in 2005-2006

Implementing agencies are State Forest Departments.

-Under this scheme 100% assistance is provided for non-recurring item of expenditure for both National Parks and Sanctuaries.

-50% cost of recurring expenditure is also provided for National Parks where the State Government provides 50% of the matching share.

-National Parks and Sanctuaries in high mountain regions, coastal zones and deserts, and supporting large number of endangered species i.e., Snowleopard, Red Panda, Sangai Deer, Pahry’s leaf monkey, Musk Deer, Hangul, Great Indian Bustard, Chinkara, Chowsingha, Black Buck and Marine Turtles are eligible for 100% central assistance for both recurring and non-recurring item of expenditure.

 

Other Schemes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Environment

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.

Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)

Supporting CPCB to undertake air and water quality monitoring.

39.00

34.00

Water quality monitoring : 870 locations

Ambient air quality monitoring: 313 stations.

Setting up of automatic air quality monitoring stations: in 8 cities

Based on CPCB notified standards SPCB need to take necessary action for Air & Water Quality Maintenance.

2005-2006

Based on CPCB notified standards-State Pollution Control Board need to take necessary measures for Air and Water quality maintenance

2.

Hazardous Substances Management

 

Funding Pattern

Centre : Rs 2 crores. (maximum)

State : Equal Matching Grant (minimum)

Proponent : balance (bank loan)

Support infrastructure for disposal of hazardous waste

6.00

5.81

4 TSDF’s for hazardous wastes (2 in Gujarat, 1 in A. P (under construction) 1 location to be identified), will be funded.

2 TSDF in Gujarat completed.  AP 2 installments given to be completed in mid 2006. 1 WB new TSDF funded.

2005-2006

Timely release of matching share by State Governments.

3.

Common Effluent Treatment Plants (CETP)

Funding Pattern

Centre :25%

State : 25%

Implementing agencies) Society) : 50%

To treat the effluent emanating from the clusters of compatible small-scale industries.

4.40

4.38

Financial assistance to 10 CETPs under construction in Maharashtra, T. N., Gujarat and A. P to treat chemical effluents.

Implementation through public private partnership.

2005-2006

Implementation through public private partnership.

 

 

 

4-10.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Industrial Pollution Abatement through Preventive Strategies

 

Environmental Mgt in Heritage , Pilgrimage and Tourist Centre’s including Taj Protection 

 

Establishment of Environment Protection Authorities and Environment al Commission &Tribunal

 

Assistance for Abatement of Pollution and Environment Policy and Law

 

Clean Technologies

 

Environmental Impact Assessment

 

Adaptation and Capacity Building Project on Climate Change (ACPCC)

 

Obj: prevention of pollution through various activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Addressing environmental concerns in developmental activities and protection of the coastal stretches and resources

 

 

 

15.17

13.07

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.50

 

2.13

 

Quantifiable deliverables cannot be identified.

 

 

1. Disposal of appeals filed before NEAA

2. To implement the polluter pays principle or precautionary principle in the State of T.N.

3. To suggest steps monitor for improvement of environmental quality in NCR region and implementation of other task assigned by  Hon. S.C. from time to time.

 

 

(i)  Grant of clearances within prescribed statutory period of 120 days to all projects .

(ii)  Re-engineering of EC process.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

During 2005-06 16 state including 8 NE states were provided financial support.

 

 

 

 

Continuous process.

 

 

Issue of draft Notification for revised EE process  - September, 2005.

 

Issue of final Notification for revised EC Process

 

 

-March, 2006

 

2005-06

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(i)       Non submission of clarification by applicants.

(ii)     Time taken for policy decisions on proposed changes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Conservation and Survey

 

 

 

 

 

 

11.

Botanical Survey of India (BSI)

Survey, Inventorization & ex- situ conservation of Phytodiversity, bio-prospecting of plant wealth, and dissemination of research finding.

12.00

7.90

(i) No. of specimens to be collected and identified, processed and incorporated in the herbaria : 3000

 (ii) No. of species in herbaria to be studied and documented : 300

 (iii) Digitization of herbarium specimens: 50000

(iv) Ex-situ conservation of RET species: 40

(v) Research papers and books: 10

(i)No. of specimens  collected and identified, processed and incorporated in the herbaria : 1800

(ii) No. of species in herbaria  studied and documented : 208

(iii)Digitization of herbarium specimens: 8000

(iv) Ex-situ conservation of RET species: 33

(v) Research papers and books: 8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2005-2006

Inadequate Scientific Staff due to economy measures

12

Zoological Survey of India (ZSI)

Survey, Inventorisation & ex- situ conservation of faunal diversity, and dissemination of research finding.

10.81

10.29

(iii)    No. of specimens to be collected and identified, processed and incorporated in the herbaria : 7000

 

(i)No. of specimens collected and identified, processed and incorporated in the herbaria : 6270

 

2005-2006

Inadequate Scientific Staff due to economy measures

(ii) No. of species in collections to be   studied and documented: 1000

(ii) No. of species in collections studied and documented: 915

(iii) Research papers and books: 30

(iii) Research papers and books: 34

 

13.

Conservation and Management of Mangroves, Coral Reefs and Wetlands

 

Funding Pattern

Centre : 100%

Strengthening of shoreline with mangrove vegetation, increase in aquatic and marine biodiversity and conservation of wetlands for increase in biodiversity and improvement in soil moisture in catchment area . ,

 

12.00

10.65

Management Action Plans (MAP) for 25 Wetlands, and Mangrove and Coral Reefs sites and MAP for two Wetlands in N. E States.

1. Management Action Plans (MAP) for 16 Wetlands finalized and assistance released for 13.

2.  26 new wetlands have been identified and their feasibility for inclusion under national wetland programme is under progress.

3.  3000 ha covered in an annual basis through replantation of mangrove in open new flats and degraded areas.

4.  3 additional national mangroves sites identified making total at 38 national sites and Mangrove and Coral Reefs sites and MAP for two Wetlands in N. E States.

 

2005-2006

(a)                 Mismatch between demographic pressures and available resources

(b)                 Weak enforcement

(c)                 Delay in release of funds

(d)                 Lack of appropriate institutional mechanism in some states

(e)                 Inadequate regulation

(f)                   Lack of interface between Research & Management.

 

14.

Biosphere Reserves

 

Funding Pattern

Centre : 100%

                                                               

Intensive in-situ conservation of Biosphere Reserves

 

 

8.00

7.77

(i)Funding of 8 Biosphere Reserves

(ii)Identification of one more Biosphere Reserve, raising the number to 15

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(i)Funded of 14 Biosphere Reserves

(ii) two Biosphere Reserve have been identified.

2005-2006

 

15.-21.

G.B.Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment and Development

 

Assistance of Botanical Garden

 

Bio-diversity Conservation                       

Taxonomy Capacity Building Project  

 

Research & Development

 

National Museum of National History

 

Centres for Excellence

 

Obj: support to institution for the conservation of biodiversity.

32.50

(EAP 1.00)

 

28.80

 

Quantifiable deliverables cannot be identified.

 

 

 

22.

Environment Education and, Training & Awareness

To promote environment education & awareness through formal & informal education systems.

35.00

29.50

To assist 8000 NGOs for awareness activities and to support 1,00,000 eco-clubs in the schools for conducting awareness and action programmes.

9566 Organisations participated in the campaign

56903 eco-clubs have been supported

2005-2006.

 

 

23.

Environmental Information (ENVIS)

Provide information on environment and related subject areas to researchers, academicians, policy planners, environmentalists, scientists, engineers and the general public through a decentralized network of database.

5.00

4.85

To support 78 ENVIS Centres and Set up 5 new Centres

78 ENVIS Centres were monitored through regional workshops and financially support was provided according to their performance and Envis norms.

The areas to set up the new centres were identified  both in the subject specific and State ENVIS Centres.  Terms and conditions were sent to the identified institutions but due to non-receipt of acceptance, the Centres could not be set up within the prescribed time limit.  It is likely to be set up in the next financial year..

2005-06

 

24-28.

National Natural Resource Management System (NNRMS)

 

Indo-Canada Environment Facility

 

GOI-UNDP-CCF-Programme

 

International Co-operation Activities

 

State of Environment Project  

 

17.51

(EAP 6.00)

 

12.96

Quantifiable deliverables cannot be identified.

 

 

 

 

29.

Information Technology

Improve transparency and responsiveness in functioning of Ministry and its associated offices through greater use of electronic equipment & connectivity.

10.00

5.78

(i)Finalization of the Study on System Requirement Specifications

(iv)                Office Procedure Automation 5 Divisions and 6 Offices of the Ministry.

(iii) Training to 300 employees

q Consultants appointed for Stage 2 of the ENVISION Project

q 607 Computers have been ordered for the use of Ministry & Sub-ordinate Offices.

q 5 Divisions of the Ministry and 7 attached offices have been selected for implementation of the Project on pilot basis (Proof of concept)

q 375 Officers and staff trained on IT.

2005-2006

Inadequate professional staff and aptitudes of MOEF personal

30.

Civil Construction Unit (CCU)

For taking up important civil works of the different offices of the Ministry on priority basis.

2.02

1.77

Completion of 26 major works

Completed 17 major works.

4-5 years

Availability of land, funds etc.

 

 

 

 

Forestry and Wild life

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

31.

Indian Council for Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE)

To promote research and education in forestry sector.

56.00

51.35

Support 337 ongoing research projects and initiate 67 new projects and conduct 88 training courses.

337 ongoing projects in progress. 67 new projects started  84 training courses conducted.

1-2 years

 

32.

Grant-In-Aid to Indian Plywood Industries Research and Institute (IPIRTI)

IPIRTI undertakes research and development of technologies for plywood and other panel products based on lignocelluloses materials including plantation timber, bamboos and fibers.

3.05

2.95

Research-initiate 18 new projects and supports 33 ongoing projects and 21 Training Programmes.

 

14 sponsored projects completed.

15 ongoing projects completed others are progressing  16 training programmes completed.

1-2 years

 

33.

Indian Institute of Forest Management (IIFM)

Imparting training and undertaking research to build up the capacity of the Government agencies, civil societies and other stakeholders for effective management of the natural resources in the country.

5.00

5.00

Organizing 28 Training Courses and 11 Workshops.

Organized   45 Management Development Programmes and 17 Workshops

2005-06

 

 

34.

 

Training of IFS Officers

 

 

 

 

 

 

To conduct short-term courses of one/two week(s) duration for the Indian Forests Service Officers in the premier institutions in the country for updating the knowledge skills.

 

1.50

1.40

41 Short term courses and 10 Workshops

 

 

 

 

 

 

Completed

2005-2006

Nominated Officers not relieved by the State /UTs

35.

Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy (IGNFA)

To impart professional initial in-service training to the IFS officers promoted from the State Forest Services.

 

5.00

4.19

Training of IFS officers

Completed

1-2 years

 

36.

Directorate of Forestry Education (DFE)

Directorate of Forest Education is responsible for imparting initial in-service training to the SFS officers and Forests rangers sponsored by the State Governments and UT Services.

 

3.50

3.86

5 Induction courses for SFS and Range officers and training for front line staff.

Completed

 Upto 2yrs

 

Nomination by the State/ UTs not made in time.

37.

Gregarious flowering of Muli (Melocanna baccifera) bamboos

To tackle the problems likely to arise due to gregarious flowering of Muli (Melocanna baccifera) bamboos in the North-Eastern States occurring between 2004-07.

35.00

18.00

Scheme is being finalized.

Not yet approved

3 years

Investment approval

38.

Forest Survey of India

To assess forest cover.

 

 

5.50

4.85

To prepare State of Forests Report.

Completed SRF 2003

Every 2 years

Availability of data from ISRO

and adverse climatic conditions for ground verification.

39.-

40

Strengthening of Forestry Divisions

 

Strengthening of Wildlife Divisions

 Support to institutions to protect forests & conserve wildlife.

10.00

8.12

Quantifiable deliverables cannot be identified.

 

 

.

41.

Wildlife Institute of India (WII)

To promote capacity building, research and education in the field of wildlife.

10.00

8.90

Support 41 Research Projects

 

 

Continuous process

 


42.

Project Elephant

 

Funding Pattern

Centre : 100% (non-recurring)

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.

15.59

13.23

To provide financial support to 13 States for 25 Elephant reserves.

Support provided to 13 states for 25 ER

2005-06

Implementing agencies are State Forest Department.

43.-44

Biodiversity Conservation and Rural Livelihood Improvement Project EAP

Protection of Wildlife outside Protected Areas

 

1.01

0.33

Quantifiable deliverables cannot be identified.

 

 

 

 

45.

Central Zoo Authority (CZA)

To improve the quality of life of Zoo Animals

 

18.50

17.72

Improve facilities in  25 Zoos.   

 

Being done

Continuous process

The Zoos belong to the State Govt. / UTs

 

ANIMAL WELFARE

 

 

 

 

 

  46.

Animal Welfare Schemes

To promote welfare of animals.

19.00

16.16

 Shelter Houses (32 No.),

Ambulance Vans (27), Animal Birth Control (for dogs) (76, 404).

Shelter Houses (29 No.),

Ambulance Vans (16), Animal Birth Control (for dogs)
(67415).

2005-2006

Receipt of proposals from implementing agencies.

 

TOTAL

 

1234.91

 

1100.00