111. INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL FORESTRY ACADEMY (IGNFA), DEHRADUN

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the Activity	BE	Actual Expdt.(ul)to OCL99)	Physical Targets	Physical Achievements
IGNFA	1.75	1.09	a) Training of IFS Probationers	55 IFS Probationers of 1997 batch currently undergoing on the job training. 31 IFS probationers of 1998 batch currently undergoing professional phase training.
			b) Conduct of Induction Courses.
				Induction Courses for SFS officers promoted to IFS underwent training for two and half months.
			c) Compulsory Courses	2 Compulsory Courses were conducted for I week & 2 weeks training.

112. STATE FOREST SERVICE AND RANGERS COLLEGES

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the Activity	BE	Actual Expedt(up to Oct'99)	Physical Targets	Physical Achieve- ments	Reasons for shortfall, if any.
SFS and Rangers Colleges.	1.30	0.64	Training of SFS Officers in 3 colleges - 6 courses.	3 courses	Due to inadequate demand from State Governments.
			Training of Forest Rangers in EFRC Kurscong - 2 courses	--	do
			Theme based courses in Forestry for in service Forest Officers with 25 participants - 3 courses	2 course	--
			Refresher Courses for in-service SFS Officers with 35 participants each - 12 courses	8 courses	--
			Courses on computer application in Forestry for inservice Forest Officers with 35 participants each - 6 courses	4 courses	--
			Training of Trainers courses - 2 courses	1 course	--

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

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the Activity	BE	Actual Release	Physical Targets	Physical Achievements
IIFM	2.70	2.02
PGDFM/MRM			1 + 1 batch	1+1 batch
Research Studies/ Consultancies				On going Projects will be completed and some new projects have been started

114. INDIAN PLYWOOD INDUSTRIES RESEARCH AND TRAINING INSTITUTE (WIRITI), BANGALORE.

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the Activity	BE	Actual Release (upto Dec.99)	Physical Target	Physical Achievements
IPIRITI	0.70	0. 53	i) Continuation of 14 ongoing research projects.	All the 14 ongoing research projects were taken up out of which 2 have been completed upto Oct. 1999 and the reports are to be released.
			ii) Establishment of Particle Board and Finger Jointed Lumber Unit.	Not yet set up. Awaits SFC approval.

115. INDIAN COUNCIL OF FORESTRY RESEARCH AND EDUCTION (ICFRE), DEHRADUN

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the Activity	BE	Actual Release (upto Dec.99)	Physical Targets/Achievements
ICFRIE
Research
a) General component.	35.00	26.25
b) Externally Aided Component.	32.00	16.00
c) Education & Training	2.00	1.50

* ICFRE Headquarter:

Formulation of Research Plan of ICFRE institutes. State Forestry Research Plan and National Forestry Research Plan, Software and Procedure of Management Information System. Training on statistical methods and design for middle/senior level Scientists of ICFRE. Publication of quarterly timber/Bamboo Trade Bulletin, Forestry Statistics in India 1996 published.

Forest Research Institute, Dehradun

Physiological effects of water stress on some forestry species. studies of rare and endangered plants, clonal propagation of Dalbergia sissoo, Tectona grandis, Eucalyptus hybrid and Bamboo undertaken. morphological studies of fruits/seeds of Dalbergia sissoo, Albezia sp., Bamboo undertaken. Studies on agro-forestry system for development of suitable agroforestry models.

Tropical Forest Research Institute, Jabalpur

Development of model research nurseries and studies of important nursery technology of NIPT species. Development of seed technology of Albezia procera & Gmelina arborea, yield and productivity studies in short rotation Leak plantation, Investigation on allelopathic effect of forest tree species on agricultural crops.

Arid Forest Research Institute, Jodhpur

Demonstration trials in hard and zones of Rajasthan. Study of ex-situ rain water harvesting and stand density. Integrated pest management of forestry insect pests.

Institute of Wood Science & Technology, Bangalore

Planting Stock Improvement Programme for Teak. Casuarina- Eucalyptus, Sandal arid bamboo. Model Nursery. Identified provenance areas for genetic improvement of sandal. Invitro arid invivo propagation techniques for mass production of high quality planting stock of Sal.

Institute of Forest Genetics & Tree Breeding, Coimbatore

Genetic improvement of Eucalyptus camaldulensis and Casuarina equisitifolia. Standardization of optimum storage condition of A.indica. Standardisation of germination method in Tectona grandis. Development of Neem for various agro-ecological regions in India.

Institute of Rain & Moist Deciduous Forest Research, Jorhat.

Bio-ecological studies on the forest insect pests. Studies on successional changes under shifting cultivation. Disease management of important tree species of north east. Study of seed biology. Ecological monitoring of biological forestry.

Institute of Forest Productivity, Ranchi

Studies on suitable strains of biofertilizers include VAM fungi, Identification of MPT species, Tree crop interaction studies. Reclamation of coal mine overburdened areas, Lac development and its market studies.

Himalayan Forest Research Institute, Shimla

Techniques for afforestation of cold desert areas. Agroforestry and Silvi-pasture in lower hills, Conservation of indigenous species of western Himalayas provenance trials of poplars.

SURVEY AND UTILISATION OF FOREST RESOURCES

116. FOREST SURVEY OF INDIA (FSI)

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the Activity	BE	Actual expdt. (upto 31.10.99)	Physical Targets	Physical Achievements
FST	7.41	3.96
a) Forest Inventory (area in sq. km)			40,000	27,402
b) Thematic Mapping (1:50,,000 scale)			50 map sheets.	I
c) Vegetation Mapping (1:2,50,000)			181 map sheets.	58 map sheets
d) Training (number of persons trained)			90	71
e) Data Processing (area in sq.k-m)			40,000	20.399

117. FOREST CONSERVATION

Under the Scheme, Strengthening of Forest Divisions, 7 Regional Offices are implementing the Forest (Conservation) Act and monitoring of Environmental Clearances accorded by the Ministry under Environment (Protection) Act. The physical and financial targets/achievements during 1999-2000 are as under:

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the Activity	BE	Actual Expenditure (upto Oct 99)	Physical Targets.	Physical Achievements. (upto Sept '99)
Strengthening of Forest Division.	4.50	2.01	a) Monitoring of Forest Conservation Projects approved under FCA, 1980. Target: 950	450
			b) Monitoring of Environmental Projects approved under EPA, 1986. Target: 400.	200

118. FOREST PROTECTION AND REGENERATION

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the Activity	BE	Actual Release (upto Oct'99)	Physical Targets	Physical achievements
Association of Scheduled Tribe and Rural Poor in Regeneration of Degraded Forests.	2.10	1.65	Implementation of Work programme for the year 1999-2000 in 13 States covering 333o ha. of degraded forest and maintenance of spill over work	Work programme for 1999-2000 for rehabilitation of 3330 ha. Including maintenance of assets created in the VIII Plan approved for 13 States and central assistance released.

119. NATIONAL FORESTRY ACTION PLAN (NFAP)

(Rs. in crore)

Name of the Activity	BE Actual Release (upto Dec, 99)	Physical Targets	Physical Achievements
NFAP	0.15 0.02	Release of NFAP. Finalisation of reports of North East Forest Policy Committee and Bhatt Committee and finalisation of the IFA. 1927 (Amendment) proposals. Holding of workshop for seeking support to NFAP from international agencies.	Released NFAP in 3 Volumes. Held conferences Oil "International Agencies" support to NFAP-India" during September, 1999. NE Forest Policy Committee visited North East and Bhatt Committee met thrice to formulate "Action Plan for Forest Sector for next 20 years".

120. MODERN FOREST FIRE CONTROL METHODS IN INDIA

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the Activity	BE	Actual Expdt.	Physical targets	Physical Achievements
CSS for Introduction of Modern Forest Fire Control Methods in India.	3.10	1.91	11 States to be assisted.	Target will be fully achieved

WILDLIFE

121. NATIONAL ZOOLOGICAL PARK

Name of the Activity	B.E.	Actual Expdt. (upto 31.10 99)	Physical Targets	Physical Achievements
Development work in NZP	0.25	0.17	Raising of boundary wall of zoo. Raising of boundary wall of car parking and cycle shed. Construction of overhead tank. Drinking water network.	in progress. Some works have been completed.

122. WILDLIFE INSTITUTE OF INDIA (VVII)

123. STRENGTHENING OF WILDLIFE DIVISION AND CONSULTANCIES FOR SPECIAL TASKS

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the Activity	BE	Actual Expenditure (Upto Oct. 99)	Physical Targets	Physical Achievements
Strengthening of Wildlife Division	2.00	1.02	To provide funds for establishment, office expenses and travel for Regional Offices. Central Wildlife Division and Consultancies for Special Tasks.	Target will be achieved.

124. NATIONAL PARKS AND SANCTUARIES

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the Activity	BE	Actual Expdt. (till Oct. 99)	Physical Targets	Physical Achievements	Reasons for shortfall, if any
Development of National Parks and Sanctuaries.	12.00	10.13	To provide assistance for 250 National Parks & Sanctuaries.	Assistance was provided to State Govts./UTs for 159 (as on Nov. 99) National Parks and Sanctuaries.

125. CENTRAL ZOO AUTHORITY (CZA)

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the Activity	BE	Actual Expenditure (till Oct 99)	Physical Targets/ Achievement
CZA	12.00	5.60	Seven rescue centres in six States are being established to rehabilitate circus animals. Financial assistance continued to be provided to State Governments/Corporations. "Future Search Workshop" planned to be convened in Dec. 99 at Hyderabad with partial assistance from UNDP. Research projects/ training programmes continued to be sponsored.

126. ANIMAL WELFARE BOARD OF INDIA (AWBI)

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of Activity	BE	Actual Expdt.	Physical Targets/Achievements
AWBI	4.23	2.75	*

*Assistance has been released to 78 Animal Welfare Organisations.

9,917 operations on stray dogs as a part of ABC programme have been carried out. 149 Animal Welfare Training Programmes have been conducted. The scheme has since been transferred to Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.

127. PROJECT TIGER (PT)

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the Activity	BE	Actual Expdt. (upto Nov.99)	Physical Targets	Physical Achievements
PROJECT TIGER - Conservation and Protection	17.00	10.43 )	Release of Assistance to 25 Tiger Reserves for habitat development, fire Protection Development, Construction of buildings, Roads, Improvement of Infrastructure for Communication and mobility.	Annual work Programme of all the 25 Tiger Reserves have been approved for development works. The progress against physical targets is being monitored.

128. ECO-DEVELOPMENT IN AND AROUND PROTECTED AREAS

(Rs in Crores)

Name of the Activity	BE	Actual Expdt.	Physical Targets	Physical Achievements
Eco-development in and Around Protected Areas.	9.00	6.50	To provide financial assistance to 25 Project Tiger areas and I 15 National Parks and Sanctuaries.	Development Plans for Eco- development Activities for 17 Project Tiger areas and 97 National Parks and Sanctuaries were Approved and Financial Assistance released to the State Governments.
India: Eco-development Project (World Bank aided Scheme).	55.00	18.87	Release of funds to 7 project States for works relating, to improved Protected Area Management. Village Eco- development Environment Education. Improved Impact Monitoring and Research.	Assistance was given to 7 Project States Ist installment of funds released. Progress is being monitored.

129. PROJECT ELEPHANT (PE)

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the Activity	BE	Actual Expdt. (upto Oct.99)	Physical Targets	Physical Achievements	Reasons for shortfall, if any.
Conservation and Protection of Elephants	5.20	3.03	To assist 12 States for conservation of elephants, habitat development etc.	Assisted 7 States for conservation of elephants.	Process for approval of APO for the remaining states is on,

130. NATIONAL AFFORESTATION & ECO-DEVELOPMENT BOARD

(Rs. in Crores)

Name	B.E.	Actual Expenditure (upto 15.2.200)	Physical Targets	Physical achievement
Integrated Afforestation and Eco-development Projects Scheme(IAEP)	38.00	33.73	50591 ha.	39340 ha
Fuelwood/Fodder Projects Scheme (AOFFP)	35.00	22.86	71525 ha.	30332 ha*
Non-timber Forests Produce (including Medicinal Plants) scheme (NTFP)	12.00	10.73	14,000 ha.	8224 ha*
Grants-in-aid scheme (for voluntary agencies)	2.00	1.57	50 Projects	40 agencies assisted
Seed Development Scheme	1.80	0.39		18 States assisted

131. BENEFICIARY ORIENTED SCHEME FOR TRIBAL VILLAGES OF PROJECT TIGER AREA, NATIOINAL PARKS AND WILDLIFE SANCTUARIES

(Rs.in Crores)

Name of the Activity	BE	Actual Release (upto Nov.99)	Physical Targets	Physical Achievements
Relocation of the tribal families from the protected areas	4.50	1.69	Relocation of 450 Tribal families from Kunu Palpur W.L. S. in NTP and Nagarhole National Park in Karnataka.	Assistance has been provided to the Government of MP and Karnataka for Relocation of Tribal families.

132. BOTANICAL SURVEY OF INDIA (BSI)

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the Activity	BE	Actual Expdt. (up-to Oct. 99)	Physical Targets	Physical Achievements
BSI	4.10	2.00	Exploration surveys 13 7 tours	47 tours
			Collection of specimens Ca 15483.	--
			Preservation of specimens Ca. 9136	--
			Coverage of species under threat in the publication of the Red Data Book - 250	Manuscript is ready
			Publication. -221	5 published. 16 in press

133. ZOOLOGICAL SURVEY OF INDIA (ZSI)

The ZSI is responsible for the exploration and survey of faunal resources and research on Taxonomy, biology, ecology, wildlife, animal population and behaviour. Its achievements during the year are as under:

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the Activity	BE	Actual Expdt. upto Sept. 99)	Physical Targets	Physical Achievements (upto Sept. 99)
ZS1	3.25	1.40	*	**

*Physical Target

a) Exploration and survey - 56.

b) Status survey of endangered species - 1.

c) Taxonomic studies - 7 Studies

d) Publication.

e) Computerisation of collected data.

f) ENVIS ON Animal Ecology.

**Physical Achievements

a) Exploration and Survey - 12

b) Status survey of endangered species - Nil

c) Taxonomy Studies:

Fauna of Sikkim - Mss in press

Fauna of Manipur - Data being analysed

Fauna of 1Qjni Wetland - Mss under review.

Fauna of Mizoram - Work in progress

Fauna of Nagaland - Work in progress

Fauna of Samber Lake (Raj.) - Mss in final stage

Fauna of Desert NP - Mss in final stage

Faunal bio-diversity of Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserves - Mss in final stage

d) Publication:

Fauna of India (Larval Trematodes Part-III and Reptilia:Crocodilia Vol.-H) - Mss under review

Fauna of India Diptera: Choloropidae - Mss in camera ready stage

Records Zool. Survey India - Vol-97 Rart-1 and Part.-2 published

Annual Reports of ZS1 94 and 95 - Publication work in progress

Bibliography of India Zoology - Vol. 30 published Vol.29 under print

State Fauna of Meghalaya - Vols. 4, 6, 9 in press Vol.51, 7 in CRC stage

State Fauna of West Bengal - Vol.8, 10 and 11 under print.

e) Computerisation of collected data - 150 entries made.

f) Data collection - 100 entries made.

Publication of news letter- in progress

134. ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, AWARENESS & TRAINING

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the scheme	BE	Actual Expdt.	Physical Targets	Physical Achievements	Reasons for shortfall, if any
1. Environment Education & Training	3.60	2.91
i) NEAC-			Different activities under the campaign to be completed	The campaign is in advanced sage and would be completed in time.
ii) Estt. Of Eco-clubs*			1200	1730
2. Seminar/Symposia/ Workshops	0.30	0.17	65	39	Nil

* No separate allocation has been made for these programmes.

135. ENVIRONMENTAL POLICV AND LAW

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the Scheme	B.E.	Actual Expdt.
1. Environment Policy & Law Activities:	0.25	0.07
a) Environment Policy & Law
b) Eco-mark scheme
c) Comprehensive National Environment Policy
d) Trade & Environment
2. National Environment Tribunal	1,50	--

Physical Target:

1. Environment Policy & Law Activities:

a) Preparation of rules. Amendment of Cess Act, Publication of notification.

b) Publication of Eco-mark. Assistance to Comparative Testing Programme. Development of criteria and publication of notification. Promotion of ISO 1400 Standards.

c) Preparation of a document on National Environment Policy.

d) Holding of seminars. Preparation of Position Paper.

2. National Environment Tribunal

- Setting up of Benches of the Tribunal.

Physical Achievement:

1. Environment Policy & Law Activities:

a) One notification brought out Cess Amendment finalised.

b) 3 issues of Eco-mark Newsletter published. Draft report on Comparative Testing prepared. A report on Green Rating is being executed.

c) The State of Environment Report has been released on 5.6.99.

136. WORLD BANK AIDED INDUSTRIAL POLLUTION CONTROL PROJECT

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the activity	B.E.	Actual Expdt.
1. World Bank aided Industrial Prevention Control Project. Industrial Pollution Prevention Project (Phase-II)	15.00	7.00

Physical Target:

Industrial Pollution Control Project (Phase-II)

Procurement of equipments for 4 SPCBs. viz. Andhra Pradesh. Karnataka, MP and Rajasthan.

Provision of facilities for the tabs in the SPCBs of the four States mentioned above.

Imparting, of training to the personnel of PCBs.

Provision of funds to industries for waste water recycling projects.

Provision of fund, to Gujarat for software procurement and training under the GIS Project,

Upgradation of training package under the waste Minimisation Circle. I training programmes for facilitators to be organised. 60 Circles to be established. 4nelLNsletterstobeissued,

Achievements

Equipments have been procured under IFB IA and B.

Facilities have been provided in the SPCBs of Andhra Pradesh. Karnataka. MP and Rajasthan.

Training has been imparted to PCB personnel in the various subjects of Environment Management.

Funds have been provided to one project for waste water recycling. More such projects are in tile pipeline.

A Consultant was appointed. Accordingly, a contract has been signed for procurement of software. WMC project for small scale industries has been implemented. 2 training programmes conducted. 39 circles established- 1 newsletter issued.

137. NATIONAL MUSEUM OF NATIONAL HISTORY

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the scheme	B. E.	Actual Expenditure (upto Oct. 99)	Physical Targets/ Achievements	Reasons for shortfall, if any
National Museum of Natural History	2.50	2.09	*	The achievements were partial at Regional Museums due to non-creation of posts and lack of staff strength

*A large number of Osteological Specimens consisting of skulls/skeletons of various animals were received from M/S. Van Ingen & Van Ingen Studio- Mysore as a gift to the Regional Museum of Natural History. Mysore

A large number of educational programmes, outreach activities were conducted for school children, college students, teachers, family groups, handicapped children and rural public.

Second phase of construction of building of RMNH, Bhopal is expected to be completed.

Renovation works of galleries of NMNH have been undertaken.

The international Ozone day was observed in collaboration of the Ozone Cell, in the FICCI Golden Jubilee Auditorium on 16"' September. 1999 on behalf of the Ministry of Environment & Forests.

Collection of works of specimens for NMNHs. Bhopal and Bhubaneshwar were partially achieved.

The 31st Conference of the international Association of Transport & Communication Museums held in New Delhi from 14th to 19th November. 1999 where delegates from various countries participated. A short session of the said conference was held in the NMNH on 18th November 1999.

The NMNH made a presentation of paper to the delegates oil the topic "Role of Animals in Transportation and Communication - The Indian Scenario". Temporary exhibitions were organised oil various occasions.

138. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the Scheme	BE	Actual Expdt.	Physical Target/Achievements	Reasons for shortfall, if any
Environmental Impact Assessment	1.60	0.77	Thc objective of Impact Assessment division is to assess the Impact of any development Projects from Environment angle which is referred to this Ministry. Therefore there is no physical target and achievement.	--

139. CIVIL CONSTRUCTION UNIT

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the Activity	BE	Actual Expdt. (upto Oct,99)	Physical Targets (No. of works)	Achievements (No. of works)	Reasons for shortfalls if any
					Under PE Progress		Sanction awaited
					(No. of works)
Forests & Wild Life	3.40	1.21	33	5	17	11
Ecology & Wild Life	6.10	4.41	47	17	19	11
Environment Education/Training/Extention	2.50	L70	6	-	5	1
Civil Works	1.40	1.03		--	--	--
Grand Total	13.40 1	8.3	86	22	41	23

140. ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION SYSTEM (ENVIS)

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the scheme	BE Plan	BE Non Plan	Actual Expenditure Plan	Actual Expenditure Non Plan (upto Oct,99)	Physical Targets/ Achievements
ENVIS	1.50	0.30	1.42	0.14	*

* Physical Target and Achievements:

• Two ENVIS Centres on new emerging area are proposed to be set up during the year.
• Annual Report of the Ministry (1999-2000) will be published by ENVIS.
• A Home-page of the Ministry has been set up and could be browsed at URL: http://envfor.nic.in
• ENVIS has also started publishing a monthly newspaper namely "Enviro News" reporting various programmes, achievements, laws, rules, clearances etc. This Newsletter would be continued to be published during 1999-2000.
• Queries-answer service will be provided to all ENVIS Network and efforts will be made to provide substantive information as far as possible to users.
• ENVIS has started implementing the Sustainable Development Networking Programme (SDNP) of UNDP and IDRC, Canada.
• A web site has already been developed which can be browsed under URL: http://sdnp.delhi.nic.in and is regularly updated.
• 8 SDNP nodes have been identified to be set up in Delhi.

141. CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the scheme	BE	Expdt.(upto Dec. 99)	Physical Target and Achievements
CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE	0.50	2.73 )	-All the Seven Ccntres continued their ongoing activities in their respective fields. M.Tech, Programme in Environment Science and Engineering was continued at the Centre of Mining. Environment. Dhanbad. Herbarium-cum-Taxonomy Museum was developed at TBGRI, Thiruvananthapuram. MoU were signed by all the Centres with the Minister. The CENIDE. Delhi has taken up construction of its building and recruitment of Staff.

142. NATIONAL NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (NNRMS)

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the scheme	BE Plan	Actual Expdt. Plan(upto Oct,99)	Physical Targets/Achievements
NNRMS	1.00	0.20

Physical Target & Achievements:

A few new thrust areas already identified by the Bio-Resource Committee have been covered and 13 new projects areas have been supported. Monitoring of the ongoing projects are being taken up during the year.

143. PARYAVARAN VAHINI

(Rs in Crores)

Name of the scheme	BE	Actual Expdt. (upto Oct,99)	Physical Targets/Achievements
Paryavaran Vahini	0.05	0.02	No specific targets have been set because as per the decision of the Ministry, the scheme is likely to be transferred to the various States without any financial commitment of the Ministry. The Planning Commission has already been communicated in this regard. Decision of the Planning Commission is yet to be received by the Ministry.

144. GRANTS-IN-AID TO PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES

(Rs. in Crore)

Name of the scheme	BE	Actual Expdt. (Upto Oct.99)	Physical Targets/Achievements
Grants-in-aid to Professional Societies	0.10	Nil	No numerical target has been Set Up under this scheme. but proposals received from the various organisations have been considered and decision will be taken soon by a Committee constituted under the scheme.

145. NATIONAL RIVER CONSERVATION DIRECTORATE

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the activityReasons for shortfall, if any	BE		Actual Expdt. (upto Oct.99)		Physical Target (No. of Schemes)		Physical Achievements (No. of Schemes)		Reasons for shortfall, if any
1. GAP-1	2.00	0.00		5		0		It is expected that the targets will be achieved.
2. GAP 11	120.00	51.00		39		29
3. NRCP (incl. of estt.)	76.00	35.48		14		12
4.NLCP				--		-

1. For the first time, the financial performance of the National River Conservation Directorate will cross Rs. 150 crores. Capacity to treat 149 mld (million litres per day) of sewage has been created in 1999-2000, thus totalling to all over all capacity to treat 937 mld of sewage under tile River Action Plans.
2. The performance under Ganga Action Plan Phase-II gained momentum with 29 schemes having been completed in 1999-2000. The Yamuna Action Plan and the Gomti Action Plan Phase-I are nearing completion. 12 more schemes were completed under National River Conservation Plan.
3. With a keen concern for health- it has been decided to synchronise the environmental standards to be fulfilled under the NRCP with those prescribed by the CPCB for disposal into water bodies and for use for irrigation.
4. For the first time in India and probably in the world- standards for levels of faecal coliforms and faecal streptococci that call be permitted in waste waster after treatment in the sewage treatment plants under the NRCP have been set.
5. NRCD decided to adopt the norms of water supply as recommended by the Ministry of Urban Development for the various categories of towns in the country. These norms will be made use of when providing assistance for scheme for sewage diversion and treatment.
6. With an intention to recycle water and put it to beneficial use. it was decided to encourage tile use of treated waste water for irrigation,
7. A committee of NGOs. Environmentalists and Public Health Engineers was constituted to recommend measures for implementation under GAP Phase-11 to make it more effective, The recommendations- of this committee are given serious consideration in the NRCD when formulating plans- technologies and strategies for the future.
8. An important achievement in 1999-2000 has been tile switch over from power intensive capital intensive technologies to eco-friendly technologies \\hich are cheaper and easier to maintain. It has been categorically established that tile waste stabilisation pond technology is the most effective technology for treatment of waste water with a view towards controlling organic loads and microbial loads.
9. Tile involvement of local bodies in tile implementation of the NRCP has been made mandatory right from the planning stage before considering the proposal for sanction in the NRCD.
10. With a view towards adopting a holistic approach towards the task of improving the environmental sanitation conditions in totality, comprehensive plans covering water supply, sewage collection, diversion and treatment- solid waste management and public awareness campaigns are under implementation in Kanpur and in tile final stages of preparation for Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh.
11. A plan for the comprehensive protection of waterways in the four metropolitan cities of Delhi, Mumbai. Calcutta and Chennai is being prepared in a phased manner for approval.

(Rs. in crores)

Name of the Activity	BE	Expenditure upto 31.1().99)	Physical Targets	Physical Achievcments
WETLAND CONSERVATION PROGRAMME	3.00	2.75	*	An expenditure of Rs.3 crore is likely to be incurred against allocation of the same amount. The MAPs received from State Governments in respect of Loktak. Rudrasagar, Harike, Kaijili, Ropar and Sambliar are likely to be finalised soon.

* Physical Targets for 1999-2000

Release of financial assistance for the MAPs of identified wetlands for carrying out the activilies like data collection. wetland mapping control of encroachment. Hydrology, eutrophication abatement, aquatic weed control, fisheries development, wildlife conservation and environmental awareness. Converting the meetings of Research Sub-committee and National Committee. Sanctioning of new research projects. Identification of new wetlands of national importance. Evaluation of progress of ongoing research projects.

147. ASSISTANCE FOR ABATEMENT OF POLLUTION

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the scheme	BE	Expenditure (upto Oct.99)	Reasons for shortfall, if any
Assistance For Abatement of Pollution	0.75	0.40	Nil

148. REIMBURSEMENT OF WATER CESS

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the scheme	BE	Expdt. (upto Oct. 99)	Targets and Achievements
Reimbursement of Water Cess (Non-Plan)	44.80	26.12	No physical target

149. TAJ PROTECTION MISSION

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the scheme	BE	Actual Expdt. (upto Oct'99)	Physical Targets	Physical Achievements	Reasons for shortfall
TAJ PROTECTION MISSION	50.00	Nill	Protection of the environment in and around the Tai Mahal	10 projects are under various stages of implementation	Awaiting for UC and Plan of expenditure from the UP Government

150. CENTRAL POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the Activity	BE	Actual Expdt.	Physical Target/ Achievements
CENTRAL POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD Procurement of land for building	8.00	2.39	The goals set for lXth Plan are being achieved in a phased manner which includes: Continuation of on going programmes of water and air quality monitoring, Pollution Control in highly polluting industries and industries discharging wastewater into rivers. Implementation of action plans in respect of problem areas. Review of standards and development of standards and guidelines in respect of industries and other sources. Continuation of on-going programmes on hazardous waste inventorisation.

151. ENVIRONMENTAL AUDIT , CLEAN TECHNOLOGY, ENVIRONMENTAL STATISTICS AND MAPPING

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the activity	BE	Actual Expilt. (upto Oct'99)	Physical Target/ Physical Achievements
Environmental Audit	0.20	0.04	Targets: Promotion. training and awareness programmes and analysis of environment statements. Achievements: Training programmes in the sectors of distillery and fertiliser were sponsored. A publication on Environmental Audit on has been brought out. Proposals for training programmes in pulp and paper sector and analysis of environmental statements are being processed.
Environmental Statistics and Mapping	0.10	0.10	Targets: Preparation of environment atlas for metro cities. Preparation of Coastal Environment Management Plan in the region between Visakhapatnam and Kakinada. A proposal "Geochemical base line mapping for environmental management'* from NGRI at a total cost of Rs. 11.02 lakhs is under consideration. Achievements: Continuing. Continuing.
Adoption of Clean Technologies in Small Scale Industries	10.10	0.02	Targets: Training & awareness programmes, waste minimisation studies. Achievements: Waste Minimisation demonstration studies in dye and dye intermediate industry completed, 5 proposals oil waste minimisation demonstration in different sectors, and a proposal on training and awareness programme is under consideration.

152. CLEAN TECHNOLOGY

(Rs. Crores)

Name of the Activity	BE	Actual Expdt. (upto Oct'99)	Physical Target	Physical Achievements	Reasons for shortfall, if any
1. Sustainable Development Strategies 2. Development & promotion of clean technology	5.5	0.30	Undertake new studies.	Actions initiated for new LCA & Carrying Capacity studies	--

153. BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION

(Rs. in crores)

Name of the Activitv	BE	Actual Exp	Targets/Activitics
Bio-diversity Conservation	0.75	0.1

1. National Action Plan

Bio-diversity is a multi-disciplinary subject involving diverse Sectoral activities and actions. Adopting a consultative process with the stakeholders, a draft of a National Poliev and Action Strategy on Biological Diversity has been drawn up as a macro-level statement of strategies, gaps and further actions needed for conservation, sustainable use and strategies and realization of actual and potential value of bi9o190gical diversity. Emphasizing the need for conservation and analysing provisions of the Convention. the draft identifies the basic goals and thrust areas and outlines action points for various subjects. During the year. the document was approved and is now being published.

2. Legislation

India's richness in biological resources and indigenous knowledge relating to them is well recognized. One of the major challenges is in adopting an instrument which helps realize the objectives of equitable benefit sharing enshrined in the Convention. Towards flus, an outline of Biodiversity legislation has been prepared which aims at regulating access to biological resources and making such access subject to terms and conditions which secure equitable sharing of benefits for the resources accessed. This has been done through a consultation process with the stakeholders. local people. industn-, practitioners of indigenous systems of health care and medicine, technical and academic institutions. state governments. institutions of self government, trade and business. Further action for introducing the bill in the Parliament is underway.

3. Biosafety Protocol

Biosafety means minimizing the potential risks to human health and the environment from the handling and transfer of living modified organisms produced through modem biotechnologN,

Recognizing the potential risks of genetically engineered organisms. the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). has addressed this issue of biosafety as it is commonly called in the Articles 8(g), 19.3 and 19.4.

An Ad-hoc Working Group wider the aegis of Convention on Biological Diversity has negotiated a draft protocol of biosafety. The interministerial Task Force on Biosafety set tip for developing India's stand ill the international negotiations for a protocol oil biosafety continued its work during the year. Meetings of the Task Force were held for working out India's position for this purpose. India participated actively in the international negotiations for biosafety protocol, India's position for the resumed Ex-CoP to finalize and adopt the protocol is being prepared.

4. UNDP/GEF project on BSAP

In order to prepare detailed microlevel action plans at state and regional levels based on the framework document oil National Policy and macrolevel action Strategy oil Biodiversity, the Ministry has accessed funds front the Global Environment Facility for tile Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (BSAP) project. The BSAP project an envisages assessment and stock taking of Biodiversity-related information at state level including distribution of endemic and endangered species and site specific threats and pressures. Key features of this project include an emphasis oil decentralized state level planning and the use of interdisciplinary working groups to involve all sectors concerned with Biodiversity conservation. These detailed State level action plans will be consolidated and a national level action plan will be developed.

The BSAP project is for a duration of two years. MoEF is the executing agency for the project. The total cost of the project is US $ 9,68,200 which would be provided by UNDP/GEF. To oversee the implementation of the BSAP project, a Steering Committee has been constituted.

154. ASSISTANCE TO BOTANIC GARDENS:

This Scheme is aimed at conservation and propagation of plant and genetic resources. Its achievements in the year are given below:

(Rs, in Crores)

Name of the Activity	BE	Actual Expdt.	Physical Targets	Physical Achievements
Assistance to Botanic Gardens	1.10 *	0.51	0,51 Providing financial support to 15 Botanical Gardens	10 Botanic gardens were provided financial support.

*out of this. Rs.0.50 crores is for National Botanical Gardens, Noida.

155. RESEARCH AND ECOLOGICAL REGENERATION

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the activity	BE	Actual Expdt.	Physical Targets/ achievements
Research & Development	3.50	1.52

*Physical targets/achievements

Identification of thrust areas of research. Initiation of new projects: 30. Servicing of ongoing projects: 110. Review & monitoring of ongoing projects: 110.

Identification of thrust areas of research completed. Initiation of new projects: 14. Servicing of ongoing projects: 106, Review & monitoring of ongoing projects: due for 3" and 4 h quarter.

During 1999-2000, it is envisaged to initiate 30 new projects including multi-institutional coordinated projects. Against this 14 new projects have already been sanctioned. Budget Estimate of Rs.3.5 crore has been earmarked for the various activities under the scheme.

The B.P. Pal National Environment Fellowship Award for Bio-diversity for the year 1999 was awarded to Dr.K.P.S. Chandel, National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources, Pusa, New Delhi. The Pitamber Pant National Environment Fellowship Award for 1999 was given to Dr.R.R. Rao. National Botanical Research Institute. Lucknow.

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

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the Activity	BE	Actual Expdt. (Upto 31.10.99)	Physical Targets	Physical Achievements	Reasons for shortfall, if any.
GB Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment & Development	9.50	1.60
(a) R&D and Office Expenditure			Besides strengthening on-going R&D projects in identified six core Programme and activities of another core Programme have been initiated.	Work continued in identified core Programme: alongwith new core Programme.	Work area restricted- new project initiation delayed due to in-sufficient manpower and funds.
(b) Construction of Buildings			Initiation of school and dispensary at HQs. Completion of work at Kullu and initiation of works at Panthang.	Construction of School and dispensary initiated by CCU through CPWD, Works at Kullu completed Buildings inaugurated in April, 99. Work initiated at Panthang	Progress of construction works also affected due to in-adequate funds.

157. INTEGRATED ACTION ORIENTED R&D AND EXTENSION PROJECTS IN HIMALAYAN REGION

Name of the Activity	BE	Actual Expdt. (upto Oct,99)	Physical Targets	Physical Achievements
integrated Action Oriented Eco-development	1.00	0.22	Continuation of ongoing projects and new projects.	Satisfactory

158. HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES MANAGEMENT

Name of the Activity	BE	Actual Expenditure (upto Nov,1999)	Target/Achievements	Reasons for short-fall, if any
Hazardous Substances Management	6.05	1.31	*	It is anticipated that tile total budget will be utilised.

*Target/Achievements

1. Amendments to the Manufacture, Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemical Rules. 1989 have been finalised after incorporating comments received on the preliminary notification dated 21.2.99 and vetted by the Law Ministry. Approval of the Competent Authority is being soughtfor final notification.
2. Amendments to the Chemical Accident (Emergency Planning, Preparedness and Response) Rules, 1996 to enable establishment of Emergency, Response Centers (ERCS) has been drafted.
3. Amendments to the Hazardous Wastes (Management and Handling) Rules. 1989 have been finalised after incorporating all the comments received on the preliminary notification dated 8.1.99. They will be gazetted after vetting by the Law Ministry and approval of the Competent Authority.
4. Imports of the following metallic wastes for recycling after careful scrutiny of the environmental1v sound management of the wastes by units have been permitted for imports namely; zinc ash, zinc skimming, brass dross and copper cable. A procedure for import of recyclable wastes was also finalised.
5. An Indian Mini Chemical Profile on Management of Chemicals sponsored by the WHO was prepared with the objective of collating and documenting information on chemical safety and chemical emergency programmes of the Government and non-governmental agencies in the country.
6. Four State Pollution Control Boards have been financed during 1999 for identification of 5 sites for selling up of Landfills through EIA.
7. Two training courses on Toxic Chemicals and Environment were held at Hyderabad and Baroda which are organised by Environment Protection Training and Research Institute, Hyderabad and funded by the WHO.
8. Six feasibility studies on industrial safety and disaster prevention and 4 studies on Hazardous Wastes Management have been undertaken and funded under Japanese grant agreement.
9. The meeting of the Co-ordination Committee constituted under Central Crisis Group to monitor the post-accident situation due to chemical accidents was held on 3.6.99 to review, the fire incident in chemical godown at Lai Kuan- Delhi, It has also reviewed the follow-up action of the Off-site Emergency Plan prepared for the Government of NCT-Delhi.
10. Fifth edition of Red-Book containing duties to be performed during emergency, names. addresses and telephone numbers of the State Governments, State Pollution Control Boards, Chief Inspectorate of Factories., Experts/Institutions have been published and circulated. Information is being collected from updating the next edition of the Red-Book.
11. A Sub-Scheme entitled Andustrial Pocket-wise Hazard Analysis" had been in operation since Eighth Five Year Plan. Out of 180 Hazard Prone industrial pockets, 55 Hazard Analysis Studies. 47 studies have been completed and report prepared. In th;.- current reporting 8 Hazard Analysis Studies are being conducted through consultants. Eighth more industrial pockets are being identified for consideration of financial assistance to the consultants. Based on the recommendations of the Hazard Analysis Report 3 Off-site Plans namely, Rourkela, Barotmi-Begusarail and Guwahati-Bongaigaon are being prepared.
12. Financial assistance for conducting training progratimies on Emergency Preparedness and Accident Prevention have been released to Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce (FICCI), Human Resource Development Foundation (HRD). New Delhi, Disaster Management Institute (DMI), Bhopal. MP Pollution Control Board, Bhopal. Dr. M.N. Tondon Charitable Trust, Jaipur and National Safety Council (NSC).
13. The draft for the revision of Rules for Manufacture, Use, Import, Export and Storage of Hazardous Micro-organisms/Genetically Engineered Organisms or Cells. 1989 has been notified by the Ministry on 116' February. 1999 to invite suggestions/comments from the public. The objections/comments from the public. The objections/comments recommended so far are under examination.
14. The Ministry has issued final notification on Recycled Plastics Manufacture and Usage Rules, 1999 on 2nd September, 1999. The Implementation Monitoring Committee (IMC) constituted under the chairmanship of Chairman. Central Pollution Control Board for follow-up of the recommendations of the National Plastic Waste Management Task Force has been holding regular meetings.
15. The Ministry issued the final notification on 14"' September. 1999 to conserve top-soil, prevent the dumping and disposal of fly ash discharged from coal or lignite based thermal power plants,
16. A draft of the Municipal Solid Wastes (Management & Handling) Rules has been issued by the Ministry of Environment & Forests on 27th September, 1999 issuing objections/suggestions from the public within 60 days.
17. Ali Interim Report on the use of Fly Ash as underground minefill to reduce environmental impact of fly ash was obtained. The project is continuing.
18. All Interim Report on use of Municipal Waste in Road Construction has been submitted by the Central Road Research Institute, New Delhi. The project is on-going.
19. The work has been entrusted to Industrial Toxicology Research Centre, Lucknow and Natural Institute of Science, Technology and Development Studies. NCN% Delhi to set the following two Status Reports on Toxic Chemicals prepared: a) Study on Persistent Organic Pollutants and Preparation of State-of-the Art Report on POP/PIC Chemicals. b) State-of-the-Art on Chemicals and Products whose productions & Import/Export has been banned by other countries but they continue to be produced and used in India.
20. The Ministry of Environment and Forests has provided funds to the Fly Ash Mission, Department of Science & Technology for installation of a dry fly ash bagging plant at Badarpur Thermal Power Station. The Department of Science & Technology and Badarpur Thermal Power Station are also contributing funds for the project. The bagging plant will help in bagging of dry fly ash in re-usable bags which may be taken by users of fly ash.

159. CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT OF MANGROVES AND CORAL REEFS

The Scheme aims at conservation and management of identified mangroves. Its achievements during the year are as follows:

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the Activity BE	Actual Expdt. (Upto 31.10.99)	Physical Targets	Physical Achievements	Reasons for shortfall, if any
Conservation and 1.50 Management of Mangroves and Coral Reefs.	0.58	MAPs for 12 Mangroves. 2 Coral Reef areas and 5 on-going & 6 new research projects	MAPs for 4 Mangroves. 2 Coral Reef areas and 5 on- going research projects.	MAPs & UCs from the concerned States/UTs awaited. Meeting of Research Sub-Committee to be held.

160. BIOSPHERE RESERVE

The Scheme is intended to conserve representative ecosystems its achievements during the year are as follows:

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the Activity	BE	Actual Expdt.	Physical Targets	Physical Achievements	Reasons for shortfall, if any.
Biosphere Reserve.	2.75	2.33	Convening of meeting of National MAB Committee for approval of MAP in respect of Biosphere Reserves. Evaluation of MAP and research activities.	Meeting of National MAB Committee and Research Advisory Committee held Evaluation proposed in December, 1999.	Not applicable.

161. INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the scheme	BE	Actual Expdt. (upto 26.12.99	Physical Targets	Physical Achievements
ICEF	0.05	Nil		The Canadians have not donated any commodity. The projects are implemented with the available fund in ICEF.
UNDP CCF-I on Environment Support Programme	6.00	0.75	Implementation of the sub-programme as approved by PMB	Implementation commenced in respect of 22 sub-programmes
Delhi Urban Project	2.00	Nil		The project will be started.
IC Division activities	1.20			activities will continue.

Achievements:

1. Participation in the Seventh Session of the Commission on Sustainable Development held in New York in April, 1999.
2. Nomination of officials for training abroad in the field of Environment & Forests. Implementation of the World Bank assisted Delhi Urban Environment Project.
3. Follow-up, implementation. monitoring and evaluation of the approved projects under the UNDP-CCF Programme.
4. Follow-up on the MoUs signed with Germany, Russia. Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Vietnam, China and Iran.
5. Follow-up on the Indo-US and Indo-Brazil Common Agenda on Environment.
6. Follow-up on the action points related to SAARC Environment Ministers Meeting.
7. Building a strong pipeline of new GEF proposals, follow up and implementation of approved GEF projects, to monitor and evaluate their progress. Participation in the GEF Council Meeting held in Washington in May. 1999.
8. Assessment of the funding objectives of various lending and donor agencies (multilateral bilateral and private) to facilitate) access of more resources for projects.
9. Ms. Malti Sinha, Addl. Secretary led a delegation on Study Tour to Italy and Turkey to visit and see pollution control technology for tannery industry. This tour was part of the UNDP assisted sub-programme on CETP for Calcutta leather complex.
10. Co-ordination Committee meetings to review various Externally Aided Projects in the field of Environment & Forests.
11. Shri K. Roy Paul, Addl. Secretary participated in the Workshop on Strengthening South-South cooperation in Environmental Strategies for Sustainable Development organised by Special Unit for Technical Co-operation among developing countries, UNDP in New York during 18-19 October, 1999.
12. MEF and Secretary (E&F) participated in the 4th Meeting of the High Level Committee of Ministers and officials of UNEP held in Bonn, Germany on 1. 11.99.
13. MoEF participated in various Conference of Parties/Meetings related to UN Convention on Climate Change. Biodiversity. Desertification, Montreal Protocol, Basel Convention and other Conferences in the field of envir9onment.
14. Secretary (E&F) participated in the Brainstorming Workshop in Bangkok in June, 1999, ensuing the Ministerial Workshop on Environment & Development scheduled to be held in Japan in 2000.
15. Ms. Malti Sinha, Addl. Secretary led a delegation to Bangkok during October, 1999 to attend the meeting of the Committee on Environment & Natural Resources Development under the aegis of ESCAP.
16. The Global Environment Cell (GEC) has been set up in the Ministry under the GOI-UNDP-CCF-I (1997-2001) Environment Support Programme. The GEC was inaugurated by MEF on 4th June, 1999.

162. TAXONOMY CAPACITY BUILDING

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the Activity	BE	Actual Expdt. (upto 13-1-2000)	Physical Targets	Physical Achievements
TAXONOMY CAPACITY BUILDING	2.50	0.67	To release funds to Centres for Research and Training	Centres identified. Steering Committee set up. Financial assistance being processed.

163. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT CAPACITY BUILDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROJECT

(Rs. in crores)

Physical Targets

1. Submission of draft final report by Administrative Staff College of India (ASCI) for formulation of revised Environmental Research Programme and hands on training of staff on computers,
2. Development of a model environmental economics curricula and training programmes for non-economists. collection of books and journals at centres of research and learning and carryout applied research in Environmental Economics.
3. Finalisation of Project Implementation Plan (PIP) and submission of reports by local consultants for developing emission standards and Total Dissolved Solids in industrial effluents and appointment of international consultants.
4. Appointment of national Consultants for impact evaluation study of National Environmental Awareness Campaign (NEAQ and introduction of Environmental Education (EE) in schools and subirdssion of revamped plans.
5. Establishment of NGO Environmental Action Fund (NEAF) to support programmes in Gujarat on adverse environmental impacts.
6. Strengthening legal capacity of Ministry's Staff and Staff Central/State Pollution Control Board.
7. Review of existing policies/standards and compliance mechanism, Institutional Strengthening and training in mining sector.
8. To map rapidly industrialising districts across India and proposed sites for neNt industrial estates for preparation of "District Zoning Atlas for siting of industries.
9. Development of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) for selected Coastal Maine Areas, Development of Integrated Coastal Marine Area Management Plans, conducting of Waste Assimilation Capacity and Waste Load Allocation Studies for selected estuaries and development of impact assessment guidelines for marine and coastal area activities.
10. Strengthening of Gujarat's Department of Environment and Forests and Gujarat Ecology Commission to enhance their capacity, for policy formulation, implementation and monitoring compliance with environmental laws and regulations.
11. Cleaner production activities under Institutional Strengthening in Gujarat.
12. To assist Central Pollution Control Board in upgrading Air Pollution Monitoring System.

1. Inception report received and Project Implementation Plan for 1999-2000 prepared.
2. Monograph on Ecology and Economics and under-graduate textbook in Environmental Economics completed. Faculty up-gradation for 24 completed. 120 participants attended training programmes. Out of'60 research projects 15 projects were commissioned.
3. First report on standards for pesticides manufacturing industry is ready. Local consultants engaged for specific pollutants and development of standards.
4. Consultants for both the studies have been identified.
5. 17 projects have so for been approved.
6. 19 consultants were engaged for different periods. 6 training and fellowship programmes were organised. Materials and books were purchased for library.
7. Some of the policies/standards/Acts relating to Mines and Minerals Acts have been reviewed. Training modules prepared.
8. Mapping and digitisation work for 36 districts has been completed for preparation of District
9. Zoning Atlas. Environmental Management Plans have been prepared for Kanpur and Haldia in West Bengal.
10. Collection of primary data completed. A draft GIS based information system for Pichavaram mangrove developed. Foreign consultant for conducting WAC studies selected. Draft guidelines for Environmental Impact Assessment for ports and harbours have been completed. Foreign consultant to prepare ICMAML plan for Chennai has been selected.
11. Seven technical groups have completed their draft phase-I reports and another two groups have submitted inception reports.
12. Creation of websites has been planned.
13. Procurement of equipment through the procurement consultant is in progress.

Reasons for shortfall, if any

The reasons for shortfalls are delays in finalisation of Project Implementation Plans, requirement of equipments, hiring of national and international consultants which are attributable to the lengthy procedures prescribed b,, the World Bank to be completed before approval by the World Bank These are applicable to all the components being implemented under the project.

164. INDIAN INSTITUTE OF BIO-DIVERSITY (11B)

(Rs. in Crores)

Name of the Activity BE	BE	Actual Expdt.	Physical Targets	Achievements
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF BIO-DIVERSITY	0.50		Acquisition and development of land for setting up of the Institute. Preparation of SFC and memorandum of association.	The State Government is in process of locating land Draft SFC and memorandum of association prepared.

CHAPTER-III

APPRAISAL REPORTS OF NIAJOR PROJECTS/PROGRAMMES COSTING Rs.100 CRORES OR MORE

216. INDIAN COUNCIL OF FORESTRY RESEARCH & EDUCATION (ICFRE), DEHRADUN

ICFRE was constituted as a comprehensive attempt towards reorganisation and revitalisation of Forestry Research. Education and Training in India in December 1986. It was formed an autonomous institution under this Ministry with effect from Ist June 1991. The major objectives of the Council are as wider:

1. To undertake. aid and promote education. research and its application.
2. To develop forestry extension programmes and propagate the same through mass media audio-visual aids and extension machinary.
3. To provide Consultancy services in the field of forestry research- education and training in allied sciences.
4. To develop and maintain a National Library and Information Centre for forestry and allied sciences.

ICFRE is implementing the World Batik-aided project viz. Forestry Research, Education and Extension Project (FREEP). This is mainly research capacity building project for ICFRE. The project was initially approved at the cost of Rs. 158.75 crores of which Rs. 129.385 crores is available from the World Batik. The project commenced from Sept. 94 and was originally scheduled to end on 31.12.99. The project has been extended by the World Batik for one more year upto 31.12.2000 and the project cost is being revised to Rs. 168.065 Crores. The main objectives of the projects are to strengthened as the first phase of a long-term process of improvement in India's forestry research system. It shall also improve standards of forest education and researchers staff in public and private sector organisation involved in forest management. Further, it provides for training of specialists within the country and overseas. Emphasis has been laid on to the development of socio-economic experiment necessary for the implementation of the new forest policy. Besides, it also supports extension of research. The revised Ninth Plan Outlay for ICFRE is Rs.267 Crores (including externally aided component).

217. ASSISTANCE FOR DEVELOPMENT OF NATIONAL PARKS AND SANCTUARIES

There arc 84 National Parks and 447 Wildlife Sanctuaries in the country for which central assistance is provided to the States/UTs wider the scheme. This is an on-going scheme started during the VI Five Year Plan. The objective of this scheme is to encourage States/UTs to extend Protected Area Network. The schemes provide financial assistance for habitat development for Wildlife and biodiversity conservation, create infrastructural facilities for better protection and management. 100% assistance is provided under this scheme for identified items of non-recurring expenditure while 50% assistance is also provided in case of national parks in respect of recurring items of expenditure.

The total outlay of the scheme during IX Plan is Rs.85 crores.

218. INDIA ECO-DEVELOPMENT PROJECT (World Bank-aided)

India Eco-development Project was conceived as a Project to conserve biodiversity, through Eco-development with the World Bank assistance. Ali Indicative Plan was drawn up for the eight sites, which was financed by UNDP. This Plan was discussed by Pre-Appraisal Missions of the World Bank and on that basis the work of preparing the detailed India Eco-Development project was taken up.

The eight sites were Buxa Tiger Reserve (West Bengal), Palamu Tiger Reserve (Bihar), Nagarhole National Park (Karnataka), Periyar Tiger Reserve (Kerala), Pench Tiger Reserve (Madhya Pradesh), Gir National Park (Gujarat), Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve (Rajasthan) and Similipal Tiger Reserve (Orissa). Similipal was, however, dropped later on due to certain activities relating to relocation which was considered by World Bank as violative of their directive. Now the project is being implemented in the remaining seven sites at a total cost of US $67 million. The main objectives of the project are:

1. Improved P.A. Management.
2. Village Eco-development.
3. Development of more effective and extensive support for P.A. Management and Ecodevelopment.
4. Overall Project Management. Preparation of future Bio-diversity Projects.

The project is for a period of five years and will cost Rs. 294.93 crores to be financed as under:

i)	Loan from IDA	Rs. 122.10 Crores
ii)	Grant from GEF Trust	Rs. 87.98 Crores
iii)	Government of India and Project States	Rs. 64.63 Crores
iv)	Project Beneficiaries	Rs. 20.22 Crores

The five-year period of the Project falls from the financial year 1996-97 to 2001-2002.

World Bank has declared the Project effective from 27.12.1996. However, the implementation of the project was approved by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs in its meeting held on 14.10.1997.

The expenditure on the Project is to be met out of Government funds and then claimed as reimbursement from the World Bank.

The details of funds released to Project States and expenditure incurred by them as well as Ministry of Environment & Forests as under:

(Rs. in lakhs)

Year	Funds released to the State Governments	Expenditure by MoEF	Total
1995-96 (PPF)	190.00	4.13	194.13
1996-97		41.74	41.74
1997-98	1386.50	48.72	1435.22
1998-99	2043.51	45.82	208933
1999-2000 (upto Dec.'99)	1869.94	34.17	1904.11

219. NATIONAL AFFORESTATION & ECO-DEVELOPMENT BOARD

There are two Schemes of NAEB having cost of more than Rs. 100 Crores during the 9th Five Year Plan. These Schemes are:

(Rs. in Crores)

S.No.	Name of the Scheme	Pattern of Assistance	9th Five Year Plan Revised Outlay
1.	Integrated Afforestation Eco- development Project (IAEP).	100% Government of India	273.87
2.	Area Oriented Fuelwood & Fodder Projects Scheme (AOFFP).	50% by Government of India and 50% bv State Governments.	200.00

Thc main thrust of the above W o schemes is to promote afforestation and ecological development especially in degraded forest areas so as to restore through natural regeneration or Management intervention the forest cover in the country for ecological security and to meet Fuelwood, fodder and other non-timber forest produce needs of the rural communities.

All the above two schemes were implemented in the 8th FYP also. The IAEP scheme is implemented by field level implementing agencies in different States in selected watersheds. The AOFF P scheme is mainly focussed on raising Fuelwood and fodder plantations in identified Fuelwood fodder deficit districts of the country.

Progress of implementation of these two schemes during 8th Five Year Plan was got evaluated through an independent agency. Based on the recommendations of the Evaluation reports and feed back from implementing agencies, the basis features of these schemes have been fine tuned to the mandate of NAEB and during 91h FYP. The following activities have been made an integral part of the implementation process for these two schemes:

1. Joint Forest Management will be a central and integral part of all plantation activities under these schemes. For building up awareness and thereby ensuring active participation amongst local communities, "entry point activities" will be taken by project implementing authorities which would involve creating of community assets which can be maintained by the community.
2. Microplanning of the project area by the Project implementing agencies in consultation with the local population will also be an integral part of all projects.
3. Monitoring & evaluation of project activities so that adequacy of JFM efforts and microplanning exercises could be ascertained and n-Lid term corrections in light of evaluation indicators can be carried out.
4. Incorporation of improved technologies at the nursery/plantation stages as may be necessary.

220. NATIONAL RIVER CONSERVATION DIRECTORATE:

1. The Ganga Action Plan Phase I (cost = Rs. 462.04 crore) was launched in 1985, with the expectation that it would be completed within the five years of the V11 Plan. However, the Plan is still continuing. Major reasons for delay in completion of schemes are:

1. The fact that such a project was taken up for the first time in the country and adequate technical expertise was initially lacking.
2. Difficulties in acquiring land for some schemes under tile project and number of litigation cases.
3. Diversion of funds released for tile various schemes under the project.
4. Contractual disputes in several cases.

Additionally, the cost of the scheme was revised upwards due to cost increases and scope changes to Rs. 462.04 crore compared to the original estimated cost of Rs. 256.26 crore. Fund released by tile Government of India has been of the order of Rs. 451.70 crore as on date (31.12.1999).

The plan is expected to be completed by March. 2000. Hence, the tentative projection for the next year is around Rs. 10.34 crores to take care of balance payment.

2. Regarding Ganga Action Plan Phase II, there are 6 sub-components : -

(i). The Yamuna Action Plan approved in 1993 with an original cost of Rs. 156.78 crore was scheduled to be completed by 1998-99. It is being funded with loan assistance from the Overseas Economic Co-operation Fund of Japan at a cost of 17,77 billion yen.

During 1996-97, the Supreme Court directed that works under the plan in Haryana and Delhi were to be completed by 31st March 1999. This schedule, however, has not been met but the Plan in these two States are expected to be completed by 31st March 2000.

The delays in this programme have been on account of

• unduly long time taken to finalise the treatment technology for sewage treatment plant
• failure of the State Government to release their matching share for the plan; and
• delay in appointment of Consultant by the external funding agency for reviewing monitoring the progress of the plan,

Expenditure oil tile plan so far has been Rs. 327.75 crores. It is likely to go up in tile coming months. Expenditure projected for this financial year is higher in view of the need for completion of tile plan by March. 2000.

ii) The Gomati Action Plan, the Damodar Action Plan and the Calcutta CETP are all less than Rs. 100 crore each.

iii) The Second Phase of the Ganga Action Plan has been launched with effect from July, 1995 AN-lien additional 18 towns along the Ganga over and above the I I towns covered ill the first phase were taken up for pollution abatement work. In the first instance, the approval of the Action Plan was received only for the UP and Bihar components. In October, 1996 the Cabinet approval was received for the West Bengal component of the Plan covering 9 towns. The total cost of tile programme is currently of the order of Rs. 396.16 crore of which capital cost is Rs. 378 crore.

The plan is expected to be completed with-in 4 years from the date of approval of schemes in a particular town. Expenditure in terms of fund release by the Government of India for the programme has been Rs. 27.60 crore only. Progress is rather slow, basically because of slow progress in preparation of DPRs by the State Government:

• State Government's reluctance to release matching share to implementing agencies,
• withholding Government of India's funds by State Governments and not passing the funds to the executing agencies.

iv) The last component of the Ganga Action Plan Phase-11 pertains to the towns that have been covered under the directions of the Supreme Court mainly class II and class III towns, About 30 towns have been taken up under this phase at a total cost of Rs. 220.95 crore of which capital cost constitutes Rs. 209.89 crore. The plan received approval in October, 1996 and is expected to be completed within the IX plan period.

Expenditure incurred under the programme has been of the order of Rs. 5.18 crore so far. Slow progress in preparation of DPRs by the State Governments and the similar problem of funds as indicated earlier, dog the scheme. In a number of cases, the DPRs prepared are not in line with guidelines issued by the Directorate and therefore have been returned for revisions from time to time.

The NRCP was approved in July, 1995 at a cost of Rs. 737.13 crore. It covers 46 towns located along the banks of 18 major rivers in 10 states. A 10 year implementation schedule has been approved for the programme. Progress has been rather slow mainly on account of reasons bedevilling the other Action Plans. Expenditure under the plan was about Rs. 105.05 Crores by December, 1999.

Later Developments:

As a result of the problems faced by the States in providing matching 50% share under the Action Plans, the National River Conservation Authority took a decision in July, 1997 to convert the 50:50 Centre/State funded pattern into 100% Centrally funded plans, with effect from 1st April, 1997 and subsequently CCEA approved. This conversion and decision of releasing funds directly to implementing agencies without routing through State Government, may lead to reduce the time taken in the implementation of the Action Plan.

The National Lakes Conservation Programme is a new scheme which received in principle approval from the Planning Commission in April, 1997. Although originally the proposal was to take up 21 urban takes for pollution abatement activity, the Planning Commission has only approved cleanup operations in 10 lakes. One more lake namely the Bhoj in Madhya Pradesh has been already taken up with foreign assistance from the OECF. A tentative cost estimate of Rs. 637 crores has been proposed for Cabinet approval.

Measures for improvement:

The NRCD has undertaken a series of measures to improve the performance. Keeping in mind the experience gained by the implementation of GAP-L the important measures include.

1. To avoid diversion of funds by State Governments, it has now been decided to make releases of money directly to the implementing agencies.
2. To minimise slippage on account of delays in land acquisition. the State Governments have been asked to process the schemes of land acquisition first before the schemes of sewage treatment plants etc. are approved.
3. A Standing Committee on the National River Conservation Authority (NRCA) has been constituted wider the Union Minister of Environment & Forests to enable a more frequent review, of the progress of these programmes.
4. A Project Advisory Committee under Shri K.C. Sivaramakrishnan, member NRCA has been constituted. In order to strengthen local stakeholdership, Mayors and Chairmen of the respective local bodies are also members of this committee.
5. The matter of continuous supply of electricity for operation of assets has also taken up at the highest levels with the Governments of Bihar and UP concurrently, on the directions of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the State Pollution Control Board have issued show cause notices to the local bodies which are responsible for non-operation of assets in Bihar and UP under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974. CPCB has also issued notices to such local bodies under the Environment (Protection) Act. 1986,
6. In order to address the problem of bacterial pollution. it has been decided to use Waste Stabilisation based technology for sewage treatment and use the treated sewage for irrigation purposes.
7. The core schemes of STPs and interception and diversion account for the major expenditure under the River Action Plans. The impact of these programmes on the public will be visible only when non-point sources of pollution as disposal of garbage, cattle sheds along the river banks, cattle wallowing in the river and disposal of dead bodies and animal carcasses are simultaneously tackled by the local bodies. The Ministry proposes to appoint a Technical Group from IIT, Kanpur to carry out a detailed survey at Kanpur of the extent of pollution of the river from non-point sources
8. It is proposed to execute Memoranda of Understanding between the Central Government, the State Governments and respective local bodies to ensure operation and maintenance of assets as well as pollution abatement from other noti-point sources like garbage, cattle washing in river, cattle sheds and open defecation along the bank- on a sustainable basis.
9. A new criteria has been introduced while examining the project proposals where the financial status of the local bodies of each Action Plan town is being evaluated and schemes are approved only when a firm commitment for appraisal and maintenance is available from them.
10. Regular consultations with Members of Parliament, MLAs and Mayors/Presidents in the major Ganga Action Plan towns are being held to discuss outstanding problems of operation and maintenance, delay in implementation of the programmes and measures necessary to control pollution from non-point sources.
11. A scheme of 'Green Rating' of municipal towns its is proposed to be introduced under which large towns will be rated on the basis of overall cleanliness and hygiene. 'Green Rating' proposal for Kanpur and Delhi has already been sanctioned.
12. The environmental standards for river water quality have been synchronised with those prescribed by the Central Pollution Control Board. The NRCD has no", adopted the standards prescribed by the CPCB tinder the Environment Protection Act, for the application of treatment waste water for irrigation, thus, (a) reducing the cost of sewage treatment substantially - and (b) conserving valuable organic matter in treatment sewage which will be highly useful for irrigation. At the same time, the standards of levels of Microbial pollution in treated waste water for irrigation have been prescribed in the interest of public health.
13. A committee of NGOs, environmentalists and public health engineers has been constituted for suggesting measures of improvements in the river action plans. The recommendations of the committee are being given due consideration which formulating the schemes under the river action plans to make them more responsive to the needs of the public.

221. TAJ PROTECTION MISSION

Consequent to the Supreme Court orders dated 4.9.96 in the Writ Petition No. 13381/84, the Planning Commission estimated (in consultation with the State Government) an amount of Rs. 600 crores on a 50:50 percent (Centre-State) matching basis to implement various schemes relating to protection of the Taj Mahal. A Mission Management Board under the Chairmanship of the Chief Secretary. UP has been constituted for overseeing the implementation, monitoring and reviewing of the various programmes/schemes formulated for the protection of the Taj Mahal. Schemes were submitted relating to uninterrupted power supply, augmentation of water supply, improvement of drainage and sanitation, city tree plantation in the context of environmental protection of the Taj Mahal.

The EFC Memo giving details of the scheme on Taj Protection Mission was approved in the EFC meeting held on 26.10.98. On 23.2.99, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved schemes of Rs. 222.21 crores for the following 10 projects:

(Rs. in crores)

1)	Improvement in Electric Supply at Agra Part-II	9.11
2)	Improvement in Electric Supply in and around the rural areas of Agra and Fatehpur Sikri.	39.09
3)	Water Supply (Agra)	72.80
4)	Water Supply (Mathura-Vrindavan)	42.00
5)	Gokul Barrage	12.50
6)	Solid Waste Management in Agra city	7.49
7)	Storm Water Drainage System (Agra)	6.59
8)	Construction of one part of Agra Bye-pass	10.6
9)	Widening of Agra Bye-pass	0.75
10)	Improvement of Master Plan of roads of Agra city	2 L22
Total		222.21

Time frame for each project is given below:

Power supply project in Agra city and rural areas of Agra and Fatehpur Sikri

Projects for improvement of electricity supply in and around the rural areas of Agra and Fatehpur Sikri has been approved by the MNTB and the Central Government and this project will start in 1999 and proposed to be completed by 2001.

Water supply Agra

• Work has already been started in 1997-98
• 23% of the intake well construction has been completed
• Work is proposed to be completed by 2001-2002.

• Intake well has been constructed
• Laying of pipe line has been started
• Work for the water treatment plant has been started
• Proposed to be completed by 2001-2002

• Cost of construction is Rs. 74.38 crores and remaining work is only for 12.5 crores
• Construction of the bridge has been completed
• Construction of pond is mostly completed
• Buildings are being constructed
• Project, initiated in 1997-98 and will be completed by March 2000.

Solid waste management in Agra city

Project started in 1997-98 and will be completed by 1999-2000.

Storm Water Drainage System

Project started in 1997-98 and will be completed by 2001-2002.

Construction of one part of by-pass

Work have been initiated in 1998-99 and will be completed by 1999-2000.

Widening of Agra bye-pass

Project started in 1998-99 and will be completed by 1999-2000

Improvement of Master Plan road of Agra city

Land acquisition Partly complete and remaining part is under progress Project will be completed by 2001-2002

222. WORLD BANK AIDED INDUSTRIAL POLLUTION PREVENTION PROJECT

The objective of the project is to promote cost-effective Pollution abatement from industrial sources. The specific goals are:

i) to strengthen four State Pollution Control Boards

ii) facilitate priority investments dedicated to prevent pollution from industrial sources

iii) provide technical assistance

The total outlay of the project is US $ 13,0 millions. The Ministry of Environment & Forests which is a nodal agency for implementing this project, is also responsible to disburse the US $ 25.0 million which is now revised to US $ 2130 million (equivalent to Rs. 98.9 crores) under IDA credit for three components viz. Institutional. Investment and Technical assistance. The term of the Project is till March, 2002.

Present status of the project:

Till date, expenditure incurred under this project is Rs. 25.4 crores. Out of this Rs. 14.88 crores have been spent during 1999-2000. The progress is satisfactory in respect of all the components. It is expected that an amount of Rs. 22 crores will be spent during 2000-2001.

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

The project on Environmental management Capacity Building Technical Assistance Project became effectively operational in 1988. During the year 1998-99, the concerned Executive Agencies responsible for implementation of the respective environmental components remained busy with preparation and finalisation of the respective Project Implementation Plans (PIPs) which underwent several revisions on the advice of the World Bank before the same could be finally approved by the Bank The project was approved by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs in its meeting held on 23.8.97. At tile time of finalisation of the outlay its approved cost was US $ 61.48 million comprising of IDA credit of US $ 50 million and Government of India contribution of US $ 11.48 million (Rs. 221.38 crores). The project started in September. 1997 and its target date of completion is 30th June, 2003. The progress of implementation of tile project has been slow and its progress has been received from time to time by a team of Experts from the World Bank based on which some components have either been dropped such as Regional Offices, ENVIS, Environmental Indicators and Paryavaran Vahini necessitating reduction in the project outlay. Therefore, upward revision in the project is not anticipated. The expenditure incurred so far is Rs. 25.93 crores. The World Bank has recommended a reduced outlay for the project of the order of US $ 43, million till completion of tile project in June. 2003.

The project became effectively operational in 1998-99 and tile progress so far has been completion of activities such as hiring of consultants, finalisation of requirement of equipment recruitment of staff, completion of collection of preliminary data, preparation of inception reports, review of several studies, setting of Export Committees and Working Groups.

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