ENVIS Newsletter
January- March, 2012
Supported by: Ministry of Environment and Forest, Government of India, New Delhi 110003
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Editorial
Index
‘Environment' & 'Development'
are the two sides of the same coin.
Invariably Development had great
impact on the environment. Since last
few decades, need for protecting the
p rec io us Environment during the
development process has been realized &
v a r i o u s e f f o r t s a t n at i o n al &
international level are being taken.
Pe rco latin g su ch e fforts at
ground leve l is the way towards
Sustainable Development. For this, local
governing bodies play an important
r o l e . B e in g S t at e E n v iro n me n t
Department, various efforts have been
take n to balance Environment &
De velop ment in effe ctive manner.
E n v iro n me n t De p a rt m e n t h av e
identified thrust areas like Natural
Resource Conservation, Environment
Education & Awareness and Sustainable
Development.
Various schemes focusing on
these thrust areas have been initiated by
the Department. These 'Green Schemes'
a re a s t e p t o w ar ds p r o t e c t in g
environment and live a sustainable life.
Efforts have been taken through
this newsletter to compile information
about all the departmental schemes and
to help everyone to understand & be a
part of this initiative.
I hope this Newsletter will
certainly help in widening the reach of
the schemes.
Introduction .....
Conservation & Protection....
of Natural Resources....
1. Lake Conservation Plan....
a) National Lake Conservation
Plan (NLCP)....
b) State Lake Conservation Plan
(SLCP)....
2. River Conservation Plan....
a) National River Conservation
Plan (NRCP)....
b) State River Conservation Plan
(SRCP)....
3. Sardar Sarovar Project
Monitoring Cell (SSP)....
Environmental Awareness
& Education....
1. Environmental Information
System (ENVIS)....
2. National Green Corps (NGC)....
3. Environmental Service
Scheme (ESS)....
4. Srushtimitra Awards....
5. Vasundhara Awards....
Steps towards Sustainable
Development....
1. Climate Change Action
Plan (CCAP)....
2. Call for Green Ideas....
3. Western Ghat Development
Program....
Important Information....
Editorial Board:
Compiled By:
Valsa R. Nair Singh (IAS)
Archana Shirke
Secretary, Environment Dept.
Dr. B.N. Patil
Director & ENVIS Coordinator
Conceptualised By:
Project Officer
Designed By:
Unnayan Acharekar
Web Administrator
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Supported By:
Sudhir Shetty
Kirti Amritkar-Wani
Chandrakant Girkar
Dinesh Banate
Anish Parshurame
Under Secretary & Scientist-II
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IntroductionDirective Principles of State Policy of Indian Constitution were aimed to establish social
and economic democracy through a welfare state, under which the citizens can lead a good life.
The manifold development and other measures are necessary to carry out to establish a welfare
state. To achieve this, various Government Departments are engaged in developmental activities
like construction of roads, dams, health centres, Public schools, colleges etc.
All these developmental activities utilize various Natural Resources at large scale.
Besides this there is need of healthy environment to live healthy life. Providing clean air and
water, safe habitats, sufficient and healthy food is the biggest challenge. This can be achieved by
spreading environmental literacy through environmental awareness programmes &
environmental education at all levels. It develops the environmental consciousness among people
and thus environmental protection and conservation can be achieved through multi-sectoral efforts.
Sensitization of all citizens with regards to environment will undoubtedly help achieving sustainable
development.
The Environment Department, Government of Maharashtra is implementing various
Green Schemes to achieve the agenda of environmental conservation and sustainable
development through public awareness & participation. These schemes can be categorized as
follows Conservation & Protection
of Natural Resources
Lake Conservation Plan
River Conservation Plan
Sardar Sarovar Project
Monitoring Cell (SSP)
Environmental Awareness
& Education
Steps towards Sustainable
Development
Environmental
Information System
(ENVIS)
Climate Change Action
Plan (CCAP)
National Green Corps
(NGC)
Call for Green Ideas
Environmental Service
Scheme (ESS)
Western Ghat
Development Program
Srushtimitra Awards
Vasundhara Awards
Conservation & Protection of Natural Resources 1. Lake Conservation Plan
Lakes constitute an important part of the fresh water resources and serve as important life
support system. They not only contribute significantly to socio economic development of the
surrounding region but also provide various benefits such as influencing the microclimate, flood
control, encouraging biodiversity and replenishing groundwater table.
Lakes are important freshwater habitats throughout the world but increasing human
populations result in an accelerating demand on water supplies for domestic, industrial and
agricultural use. In spite of their fundamental importance to humans, freshwater systems have
been severely affected by a multitude of anthropogenic disturbances, which have led to serious
negative effects on the structure and function of these ecosystems.
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a) National Lake Conservation Plan (NLCP):Ministry of Environment & Forest (MoEF) has been implementing the National Lake
Conservation Plan (NLCP) for polluted and degraded lakes in urban and semi-urban areas since
2001. Three lakes in the first phase of the plan namely, Powai (Mahrashtra), Ooty & Kodaikanal
(Tamil Nadu) were approved for conservation and management. The major objectives of NLCP
include encouraging and assisting state Governments for sustainable management and
conservation of lakes. Initially, the scheme was approved as 100% Centrally Sponsored Scheme.
The funding pattern under NLCP was, however, changed to 70:30 cost sharing between Central
and State government/local bodies with effect from February 2002.
Under NLCP, conservation works for 41 projects covering 61 lakes from 14 States is
being carried out. In which 6 projects covering 14 lakes are covered from Maharashtra. The total
Sanctioned cost for 41 projects is 1028.19 crores. Out of these 61 lakes works for 18 lakes have
been completed which covers 3 projects (11 lakes) (Powai Lake- Mumbai, Nine Lakes- Thane
& Mahalaksmi Lake- Vadgaon) are from Maharashtra.
b) State Lake Conservation Plan (SLCP):As it was difficult to select all degraded lakes in Maharashtra for conservation under
NLCP, the need for their conservation was felt by State Government. Thus, considering the large
number of lakes in Maharashtra and their importance, State Government initiated State Lake
Conservation Plan (SLCP) in the year 2006-07. Government of Maharashtra (GoM) shares 70%
to 90% of the total project cost and remaining 10% to 30% share is borne by local bodies
depending upon their financial status. The activities covered under the program are same as
NLCP.
Activities Carried out:
Prevention of pollution from point sources- Intercepting,
diverting and treating.
In-situ measures of Lake cleaning- De-silting, removals of weed,
Bio-remediation, aeration, nutrient reduction.
Catchments area treatment- Bunding, afforestation, Silt trap,
storm water, drainage, fencing and shore line development etc.
Lake front eco-development.
Prevention of pollution from non-point sources- Providing low
cost sanitation.
Public awareness and participation
Other activities depending upon location specific conditions
including public interface.
Funding Pattern:
For NLCP
Cost sharing between the Central and the State Government.
o Government of India (GOI)- 70%
o Local body/ State Government- 30%
GOI releases funds directly to the concerned local body for
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implementation of the project.
For SLCP
Cost sharing between the State Government and Local bodies.
o Government of Maharashtra (GoM): 70 – 90%
o Local body: 10 – 30%
‘A’ class Municipal Councils, Municipal corporations- 30 %
‘B’ class Municipal Councils- 20 %
‘C’ class Municipal Councils- 10%
The Operation & Maintenance costs of the project for both scheme
is borne entirely by the concerned local bodies/ implementing
agency.
Website
NLCP- http://moef.nic.in/modules/recent-initiatives/nlcp/index.html
SLCP- http://envis.maharashtra.gov.in/envis_data/?q=schemes
Who Can Apply
Local Municipal Bodies/ Trust/ owners of lake
Procedure for selection Step I- Submission of application for lake conservation with
of lake under NLCP/
following Lake Details
SLCP
Name and location of lake, important features of lake
Lake area (ha) and depth (m)
Water holding capacity of lake; Source of water
Present lake water use and its management
Pollution level of lake - water quality analysis from
authorized laboratory (pH, TDS, BOD, COD, Nitrogen,
Phosphorous)
Presence of weeds in lake (water hyacinth etc.)
Sources of pollution
Current environmental problems of lake (like sewage inflow,
weed growth, siltation, solid waste disposal, agricultural
runoff etc.)
Information about catchment area of lake and lake
surroundings (area, nature – hilly / plain, land use,
biodiversity, population, sewage treatment facilities, solid
waste management)
Ownership of lake
Active involvement of local body in conservation of lake and
willingness to bear a share of project cost as specified.
Step II- Scrutiny by Environment Department with input from
local body / officials
Step III- Presentation & Submission of DPR to Steering
committee
Step IV- Recommendation of the project by Steering Committee,
for taken up under NLCP or SLCP
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Government Order/s
For SLCP
jkl;ks. 2010/C.R 17/ T.C 3 dated 19th January, 2012
jkl;ks. 2010/C.R 64/ T.C 3 dated 28th November, 2011
jkl;ks. 2009/C.R 115/ T.C 3 dated 30th March, 2011
jkl;ks. 2009/C.R 54/ T.C 3 dated 29th March, 2011
jkl;ks. 2009/C.R 115/ T.C 3 dated 14th March, 2011
jkl;ks. 2009/C.R 54/ T.C 3 dated 14th March, 2011
jkl;ks. 2010/C.R 1131/ T.C 3 dated 13th October, 2010
jkl;ks. 2010/C.R 17/ T.C 3 dated 17th March, 2010
jkl;ks. 2010/C.R 5/ T.C 3 dated 15th March, 2010
ENV 2008/C.R.69/T.C-3 dated 27th August, 2008
ENV 2007/C.R 45/ T.C 3 dated 15th February, 2008
jkl;ks. 2006/686/C.R 60/2006/ T.C 3 dated 25th September, 2007
jkl;ks. 2006/1153/C.R 59/2006 / T.C 3 dated 7th March, 2007
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Information about the projects under NLCP scheme:
Sr.
No.
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Status up to March, 2011
Lake
Area
(ha)
Rankala Lake,
Kolhapur
107
Date of
approval
Approve
d Project
Cost
Approve
d GOI
Share
Ongoing Conservation Work
October,
865.00
605.00
30th 2006
(Rs. In Lakhs)
Sanctioned Activities/ Works
Approve
d Local
Body
Share
260.00
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Varaladevi Lake,
Bhivandi
50.5
March,
14th 2007
460.30
322.20
138.10
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Shree Sidheshwar
Lake, Solapur.
14.11
3
August,
25th 2008
432.00
302.00
130.00
Development of silt traps
Interception and diversion of
Sewage,
Fencing and demarcation
Deweeding- (Removal of
Weeds), Desilting (Removal
of Silt), bioremediation,
Public awareness etc.
Development of silt traps
Interception and diversion of
Sewage,
fencing
and
demarcation
deweeding & desilting of the
lake, etc.
Desilting, development of silt
traps,
aeration
&
bioremediation
Construction of Eco-island,
Peripheral
garden,
lake
recharging etc.
interception and diversion of
Sewage
strengthening of lake wall
catchment area treatment
Completed Work
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Powai Lake, Mumbai
210
June,
2000
432.00
432.00
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Nine Lakes From
Thane
(Upwan, Rewale, Jail,
Makhmali, Kasar
Wadavali, Nar,
Khidkali, Kausa,
Kharigaon)
Mahalaxmi Lake,
Vadgaon
18.75
December
, 2002
252.71
176.90
75.81
62.97
March,
16th 2005
185.00
129.00
56.00
Work completed in April
2003.
Interception and diversion of
sewage
Fencing & Gates
deweeding
Bioremediation & aeration.
Work
completed
in
September 2008.
Bioremediation
Interception and diversion of
sewage
Work completed in March
2009.
Interception, treatment and
diversion of sewage
demarcation, fencing &
Gates,
forestation, beautification
Deweeding, desilting
cleaning of channels
Strengthening of lake wall
Public awareness, Centages.
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Information about the projects under SLCP scheme:
Status up to January, 2012
Sr.
No.
1
Lake
Area
(ha)
Yamai Lake,
Pandharpur
88
Date of
approval
(Rs. In Lakhs)
Approv
ed
Project
Cost
Approv
ed
GoM
Share
Approved
Local
Body
Share
Ongoing Conservation Work
March,
292 .00 204.40
87.60
7th 2007
Sanctioned Activities/ Works
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Charlotte
lake,
Matheran
2.42
March,
7th 2007
362.56
326.30
36..26
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Shrimant
Jaytsingrao
Lake, Kagal,
Kolhapur
42.81
Septemb
er, 25th
2007
260.40
216.41
44.05
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Dedargaon
Lake- Dhule
100.6
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February,
15th 2008
373 .44
261.41
112.03
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Sonegaon
Lake, Nagpur
20
March,
17th 2010
324.84
227.39
97.45
Removal of sludge (silt) & weed.
Strengthening of boundaries, dam
wall, stone pitching, & embankment.
Catchment area treatment
Environmental education, Public
awareness, beautification of lake, use
of renewable energy as solar panels
Low cost sanitation systems &
sewage treatment
Providing fencing around lake
Lake Cleaning, Dredging at Quarry
Site, Desilting
Strengthening of boundaries, dam
wall, stone pitching & embankment.
Catchment
area
treatment
Environmental education, Public
awareness Campaigns etc.
Beautification of lake & Non
Conventional Energy Promotion
Ecological Restoration & vegetative
contour bunding
In-Situ Cleaning- De-weeding, Desilting (Wet & Dry), catchment
demarcation
Catchment treatment & development
through shelterbelt plantation and
mass afforestation, preparation of a
buffer zone, wetlands
Environmental Awareness and Public
Participation
Deweeding at Lake Edge, Desilting of
Feeder Streams by Excavation
Fencing, Strengthening of Cross wall,
earthen dam, Soil Erosion Control
Measures, Dam Wall Beautification
Ecological Restoration by indigenous
plantation,
Public
awareness
Campaign, Lighting,
ongregation
areas, etc. Toilet Block With STP
Creating a Pond for Cattles on
downstream of Dam wall
Cleaning, Dredging & Desilting of
lake
Construction of Floating Island,
Fencing, Visarjan Tank, Toilet Block
& Septic Tank
Tree Plantation along promenade and
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Sr.
No.
Lake
Area
(ha)
Date of
approval
Approv
ed
Project
Cost
Approv
ed
GoM
Share
Approved
Local
Body
Share
Sanctioned Activities/ Works
Ongoing Conservation Work
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Gandhi Sagar
Lake, Nagpur
18
March,
15th 2010
178.51
125.00
53.55
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Peer
Lake,
Nandurbar
11.14
October,
13th 2010
410.62
328.50
82.12
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Moti
Lake,
Sawantwadi
11.54
March,
14th 2011
296.04
266.44
29.60
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Ganesh Lake,
Miraj
1.39
March,
14th 2011
96.90
67.83
29.07
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Lake
at
Aitwade
Kurd- Walava,
Sangali
0.58
Novembe
r, 28th
2011
139.22
125.30
13.92
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Hanuman
Lake,
Katol, Nagpur
2.55
March,
7th 2007
213 .00
191.00
22.00
within the catchment area
Coursed Rubble Masonary Wall At
Overflow, Earthen retaining wall for
Retention Pond, Stone Pitching
Cleaning, Dredging & Desilting of
the ramp, Bio remediation,
Construction of Floating Island.
Toilet Block, Septic Tank, Nirmalaya
Collection bin, Vermi-Compost Pits
&Visarjan Tank
Percolation wells, Sand Gravel Filter
Indigenous Tree Plantation along the
promenade within catchment area.
Edge Wall With Plantation Bed
Shaping/Strengthening
of
bund
(including stone pitching / revetment).
Retaining wall, De-silting Silt trap
Vegetative
fencing,
island
development, Fountain, Plantation.
Lake cleaning & treatment, Aeration
system (jet type fountains)
Development of Lake’s compound
wall, Repairs, rectification & tiling on
existing Periphery Developing area
near existing Boat Club
arrangement for immersion of Lord
Ganesh Idols, Beautification
Public participation & awareness
campaigns
De-Silting, Silt trap, Storm water
management
Afforestation, Check dams/ culvert
wall, Retaining wall construction/
repair
Aerators, Lighting, public toilet
Strengthening of lake edges
Compound wall for lake area
RCC gutter
Construction of pump house
Landscaping & tree plantation
De-silting & Disposal of desilted
material. Pitching and bunding
Beautification
&
landscaping.
Aeration System, low cost sanitation
community toilets
Training, Capacity building & Public
awareness.
Chain link fencing surrounding the
periphery of the lake.
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Sr.
No.
Lake
Area
(ha)
Date of
approval
Approv
ed
Project
Cost
Approv
ed
GoM
Share
Approved
Local
Body
Share
Sanctioned Activities/ Works
Ongoing Conservation Work
Maintenance of existing facilities,
solid waste management, Nirmalaya,
etc
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Works incorporated in scheme
Deweeding of the lake
(Earlier View)
(After View)
Deweeding of the Fedder Cannels
(Earlier View)
(After View)
Disilting
(Earlier View)
(After View)
Infrastructure Development- Provision of Pitching
(Earlier View)
(After View)
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Embankmemt Development
(Earlier View)
(After View)
Law Cost Sanitation
Silt Arresting Arrangement
Artificial Pond for idol Immersion
Development of Feeder Channel
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2. River Conservation Plan
Rivers have played a fundamental role in the lives, history, culture and civilization of
human being. Rivers are one of the major sources of fresh water on Earth, they are vital carriers
of water and nutrients to areas all around the earth. They leave valuable deposits of sediments
such as sand and gravel. Water from the rivers is a basic natural resource, essential for various
human activities. They are not only critical component of the hydrological cycle, acting as
drainage channels for surface water but also these waterways provide irrigation, potable water,
fish stocks, hydropower generation, and transportation, supporting millions of livelihoods. Apart
from this they are habitats for many species of plants and animals. There are three types of
rivers.
A. Perennial or permanent rivers have a constant flow of water (although there may be
considerable seasonal variation in amount of flow) and occur in regions where
precipitation generally exceeds evaporation.
B. Periodic rivers may run dry occasionally but have stream flow during regular periods of
variable duration. These occur in regions where evaporation exceeds precipitation on an
annual average but periodically precipitation is greater.
C. Episodic rivers only rarely and momentarily have water in their channels. These occur in
very arid climates (such as desert regions).
River pollution is a major problem which requires efforts at all levels. River pollution
occurs when pollutants like Domestic sewage, Industrial Agricultural wastewater etc are
discharged directly or indirectly into water bodies without adequate treatment to remove harmful
compounds. Most of such rivers have been degraded to sewage flowing drains. There are serious
water quality problems in the towns and villages using these rivers as a source of their water.
a) National River Conservation Plan (NRCP):To prevent the pollution and to improve the water quality of major rivers through the
implementation of pollution abatement works, MoEF has been implementing the National River
Conservation Plan (NRCP) since 1995. So far under NRCP 1151 projects have been sanctioned
covering 190 Towns from 20 States which comprises 39 rivers. The Sanctioned Cost of DPR is
Rs.7638.47 crore & fund release is Rs.3769.26 crore. From Maharashtra 7 towns on 4 Rivers are
included with total Sanctioned cost (DPR) Rs 19259.94 lakhs. Out of 1151 projects 865 projects
are completed, which included 5 projects from Maharashtra.
b) State River Conservation Plan (SRCP):Considering urgent need of river cleaning, Environment Department initiated State River
Conservation Plan (SRCP) in year 2011-12. For phase I of this scheme, effluent /sewage
treatment facilities will be provided to towns/cities situated around rivers, which will help to
improve the quality of river water.
River Conservation Plan in nutshell
The river-cleaning programme of the Ministry of Environment
Scheme in Brief:
and Forests was started with the launching of the Ganga Action
Plan Phase-I (GAP) in 1985.
The program of river cleaning was extended to other major rivers
of the country under two separate schemes of GAP Phase – II
and the National River Conservation Plan (NRCP). Yamuna
and Gomati Action Plans were approved in April 1993 under
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Activities:
Ganga Action Plan Phase – II.
Programs of other major rivers were subsequently approved in
1995 under NRCP. After launching of NRCP in 1995, it was
decided to merge GAP II with NRCP.
Interception and Diversion works to capture the raw sewage
flowing into the river through open drains and divert them for
treatment.
Setting up Sewage Treatment Plants for treating the diverted
sewage.
Construction of Low Cost Sanitation works to prevent open
defecation on riverbanks.
Construction of Electric Crematoria and Improved Wood
Crematoria to conserve the use of wood and help in ensuring
proper cremation of bodies brought to the burning ghats.
River Front Development works such as improvement of
bathing ghats.
Public awareness and public participation.
Other miscellaneous works depend upon location specific
conditions including the interface with human population.
Funding Pattern:
For NRCP
70:30 cost sharing between the Central and the State
Government.
o Government of India (GOI)- 70%
o
Local body/ State Government- 30%
The Operation & Maintenance is a part of the project and the
costs thereon is borne entirely by the State/Local bodies
For SRCP
Cost sharing between the State Government and Local bodies.
o Government of Maharashtra (GoM): 70 – 90%
o Local body: 10 – 30%
Website:
NRCP- http://moef.nic.in/modules/recent-initiatives/NRCD/table.htm
SRCP- http://envis.maharashtra.gov.in/envis_data/?q=schemes
Municipal Local Bodies
Who Can Apply
Procedure for selection Step I- Submission of Detailed Project Report (DPR) with the
of lake under NRCP
consultation of Maharashtra Jeevan Pradhikaran
Step II- Scrutiny by Environment Department with input from
local body / officials
Step III- Presentation on proposal to Environment Department
Step IV- Submission of DPR to Ministry of Environment &
Forest (MoEF)
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Step IV- Appraisal of DPR by MoEF & Third Party Evaluation
Step V- If approved, Fund release to Local Body
Brief information about the projects under NRCP scheme:
Status till December, 2011
(Rs. In Lakhs)
Sr
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o.
Name of Town &
River
Date of approval
1.
Kolhapur,
Panchaganga River
August 3rd 2009
2.
Prakkasha,
Tapi River
3.
Trambakeshwar,
Godavari River
April, 8th 2002
4.
Nashik,
Godavari River
July, 20th 1995 &
March, 30th 2011
6551.74
5.
Nanded,
Godavari River
6.
Karad,
Krishna River
7.
Sangli,
Krishna River
(O) March 26th
1999
® April, 26th 2005
&
(O) December
21st 1998,
® February, 7th
2005
November 23rd
2000 &
October 12th 2000
(O) August 6th
2003 &
(O) December 24th
2001
® March 27th
2006
July 29th 2010
Approve
d
Project
Cost
Approved
GoI Share
Approved
GoM/ Local
Body Share
Fund
Release by
GoI
Fund Release
by GoM/ Local
Body
Expenditure
1545.00
00
1257.00
70.33
35.00
62.33
96.11
349.00
808.70
348.61
1152.50
6551.74
00
6022.92
00
6489.83
1346.76
1263.18
00
1263.18
00
1236.95
318.72
318.72
00
318.27
00
313.94
2439.71
2555.27
940.43
2555.27
242.86
2798.12
Ongoing Conservation Work
7429.00
5200.00
2229.00
244.43
174.1
Completed Work
1164.00
815.00
3321.67
(o): Original, ®: Revised
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Works under River Conservation Plan
Existing drain system
Sewer facility
River Ghat Development
Pollution due to offerings
Disposal facility for Offerings
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Effluent discharge into river
Sewage Treatment Plant / Effluent
Treatment Plant Facility
Improved Crematoria facility
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3. Sardar Sarovar Project Monitoring Cell (SSP)
Sardar Sarovar Project (SSP) is a large hydroelectric dam built at Kevadia, Gujarat on
the river Narmada which originates in Madhya Pradesh. It is an inter-state project involving the
States of Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Rajasthan & providing them with irrigation,
power and drinking water benefits. To coordinate and monitor the work regarding Environmental
Safeguard Measures in SSP area of Maharashtra, Environment Department, Government of
Maharashtra established SSP Monitoring Cell in the year 2007.
In Maharashtra, the Environment Safeguard Measures are carried out under following
categories by respective implementing agencies:
Catchment Area Treatment (CAT)- Chief Conservator of Forests, Dhule and Director,
Soil Conservation, Commissionerate of Agriculture, Pune
Compensatory Afforestation- Chief Conservator of Forests, Dhule
Felling of trees and buffer Zone Plantation- Chief Conservator of Forests, Dhule
Conservation Aquatic Ecosystem- Commissioner, Fisheries Department, Taroporwala
aquarium, Mumbai
Health Aspects- Director, Directorate of Health, Mumbai
Brief
Activities carried
out
The environmental clearance was accorded to the project by MoEF in 1987.
As per the conditions of clearance certain environmental safeguard measures
were to be implemented in respective States, pari-passu with the progress of
project. Narmada Control Authority (NCA), Indore was given the
responsibility of timely compliance of these aspects. As a part of this
process, the formation of monitoring cell for effective implementation and
coordination at State level was emphasized.
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The SSP monitoring cell organizes regular review meetings with all the
implementing field agencies under the chairpersonship of Secretary
(Environment) & field visits to review the work in Maharashtra.
The data collected from field agencies is compiled and the report is sent
to NCA and MoEF committee.
Funding pattern
The Narmada Development Division, Nandurbar working under the Water
Resource Department, Government of Maharashtra provide funds for the
abovementioned works in Maharashtra. The expenditure incurred is later on
reimbursed from Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Ltd., Government of Gujarat.
Website
http://ssp.maharashtra.gov.in
Government
Order/s
SSP 2011/ C.R 53/T.C 3 dated 21st January, 2012
Progress so far
ufudk 2004/337/C.R 602/T.C 3 dated 5th September, 2007
• The Cell has published a comprehensive Status Report (November 2010)
about ‘Environment Safeguard Measures’ in Maharashtra.
• A field visit to review the SSP work was carried out by the cell during
November 2011.
• Nandurbar district in Maharashtra is the project affected area. The
Environmental Safeguard works started in 1992 in Maharashtra.
Progress of these measures is as follows:
1. Catchment Area Treatment (CAT):
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2.
3.
4.
5.
o Phase I –17 directly draining watersheds
completed in 1998.
o Phase II- Out of 35 indirectly draining
watersheds, work for 26 watersheds is
completed.
Compensatory Afforestation (CAF):
o CAF over an area of 23576.29 ha has been
completed in 1998.
o About 99.80 % area from CAF – non
forest area is declared as Protected Forest.
Felling of trees and buffer Zone Plantation:
o The buffer zone plantation- Started in
2004-05 & plantation on total 2500 ha area is done.
o Felling of trees over an area of 2697.29 ha (up to 134.68 m FRL) has
been completed during 2005-06.
Conservation Aquatic Ecosystem: The SSP reservoir has been stocked with
13.50 lacks fingerlings of Indian major carp during 2005-06; Indian major
carp stocking in 2010-11 and Mahaseer stocking in 2011-12.
Health Aspects: Health services through 4 rural hospitals, 26 Primary
Health Centers, 111 sub centers, 25 rescue points and 2 floating dispensaries
are being provided.
Environmental Awareness & Education
Environmental awareness & education has significant role in protecting & conserving
environment. It not only helps individuals and societies to resolve fundamental issues relating to
the use of resources, but also promotes the need for personal initiatives and social responsibility
to achieve sustainability.
1. Environmental Information System (ENVIS) Centre
ENVIS is plan programmed launched in 1982 by MoEF to Collect, Collate &
Disseminate all relevant information on the Environmental resources & parameters all over the
country through web enabled network. It consists of a chain of 78 network partners (Centres)
out of which 48 are subject-specific and 30 are on State related issues. State ENVIS Centre,
Government of Maharashtra was established at Environment Department in 2003. Since
then, centre is working on subject 'Status of Environment & related issues'.
To develop and maintain Environmental information base; centre has developed a
dedicated, interactive, & informative website, which includes both descriptive information as
well as numerical data. The website is also developed in regional language to reach out public
at large.
Activities Carried Target group wise Environmental Information is display on
website through various interactive modules.
out:
The key work of ENVIS is of various Modules development,
regular Updation &Maintenance.
Content Development
Publications.
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Funding Pattern:
Website:
Organizing various Awareness Events like Eco-holi, Green
Ganesh etc.
ENVIS is 100% centrally sponsored scheme. For every financial
year, MoEF Provides the funding to each centre.
English Version- http://envis.maharashtra.gov.in
Marathi Versionhttp://envis.maharashtra.gov.in/envis_data/?q=front_marathi
Government
Order/s
Progress so far-
ENV 2011/ C.R 115/T.C 3dated 14th October, 2011
ENVIS Node 2004/1044/C.R 99/T.C 3 dated 4th June, 2005
I. Website consists various modules like
News & Article- Categorized News & Article
Green Calendar- Various environmentally important national /
international days along with interesting information.
Kid’s Corner- Online quiz contest, books and a categorized list
for project topics on environment.
Environmental Databank & Indian State level Basic
Environmental
Information
Database
(ISBEID)Information/ Statistics related to Maharashtra & Environmental
aspects of Maharashtra like Demography, Housing, Water
Resources, Air and Noise Pollution, Solid Waste Management,
Forests and Biodiversity.
Green Word- Different Environmental words
Schemes & Legislations- Information of Ongoing Schemes of
department, important environmental legislations (Acts,
Notifications, Government Orders and Rules)
Interactive Module•
Query- Answer- Answered queries are displayed.
•
Discussion Forum- an Open Forum where to discuss views;
write Articles, give Opinions about Environment related
various issues.
•
Climate Change: Platform to address this important aspect
through interaction with subject experts, Govt. departments,
NGOs etc.
•
E-Library, Photo-gallery, List of NGOs, Environmental
Clearance Procedural Work of Authorities like SEAC,
MCZMA, SEIAA are also made available
II. Publications
Centre publishes bimonthly Newsletters in English focusing
environmentally important issues associated with public at
large. These newsletters are also available electronically.
NewslettersCentre publishes ‘Expert Newsletters’ which focuses important Environmental Issues. In depth
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analysis of the subject with necessary Statistics makes it easy to understand the environmental
issue. Subjects so far covered are as follows:
Year 2008-09
Year 2009-10
1. Clean Development Mechanisms
1. Environment Clearance
2. Protected Areas in Maharashtra
2. Silence Zone
3. Electronic Waste
3. Lake Conservation in Maharashtra
4. Mangrove Ecosystem in Maharashtra
4. Janamansatil Paryavaran (Compilation
of Winner entries)
5. Crocodile Conservation in Maharashtra
Year 2010-11
1. Environmental Literacy
2. Managing Municipal Solid Waste
3. Monsoon
4. Climate Change: Response Network
5. Nisargabandh (Monograph in Marathi)
Year 2011-12
1. Green Ganesha
2. Lonar Crater
“Nisargbandh” (Bond with Nature)A monograph in regional language “Nisargbandh” elaborates relation between Indian festivals &
Nature. Knowing unknowingly today’s joyful celebration of festivals contribute to pollution, so
to rejuvenate the link of festivals & nature, this book helps to understand Indian festivals & their
celebration in environment friendly way…!!
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Nisargbandh
Janamansatil Paryavaran
Awareness Programmes
Eco-friendly Holi- Since last three years ‘Ecofriendly Holi’ event is organized successfully.
During the event natural holi colours prepared by
Tribal Women Self Help Groups were made
available at reasonable price in Mantralaya
Green Ganesha- Dedicated webpage “Green
Ganesha, which comprises the availability of
Ecofriendly Ganesh idol, Decoration, Artificial
tank list, Government Resolutions, guidelines,
News, immersion Statistics etc. developed
2. National Green Corps (NGC)
To create awareness about Environment in school children, The National Green Corps
programme launched during 2001-2002 by MoEF. Under this programme, Eco-clubs are being
set up in schools of each District of the country.
So far 1, 30,931 Eco-clubs have been established in NGC Schools across the country.
In Maharashtra, this Programme is being implemented from the year 2001-02. The Director,
Social Forestry, Maharashtra State, Pune is appointed as the Nodal Officer for Maharashtra
State & The Bharati Vidyapeeth Institute of Environment Education and Research, Pune
has been appointed as the Resource Agency for the state. During the year 2011-12, 8905 eco
clubs have been established and various environment related activities are being undertaken
through about 4 lakh ‘Green Soldiers’
Scheme in Brief:
Each Eco-club has 30-50 children & is supervised by a Teacher
In-charge. Club is provided with a kit of resource material in the
language of their preference.
There is District Implementation and Monitoring Committee
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to supervise, organize training for in-charge teachers, and
monitor periodically the implementation of programme at the
District level.
There is a State Steering Committee to oversee the
implementation of the scheme. The State Nodal Agency is
coordinating the implementation of the scheme in the State and
organizes related activities like training to Master Trainers.
The National Steering Committee gives overall direction to the
programme and ensures linkages at all levels.
Activities Carried out:
Organize seminars, debates, lectures and popular talks on
environmental issues in the school.
Organize Field visits, rallies, marches, human chains to spread
environmental awareness.
Action based activities like tree plantation, cleanliness drives
both within and out side the school campus.
Grow kitchen gardens, maintain vermi-composting pits,
construct water-harvesting structures in school, practice paper recycling etc.
Organize awareness programmes, Mobilize action against
environmentally unsound practices etc.
Funding Pattern:
The Government of India provides financial assistance of Rs. 2500
per Eco clubs for establishment of Eco clubs, Training of Master
Trainers, teacher training and distribution of resource materials.
Website:
Who Can Apply
http://moef.nic.in/divisions/ee/ngc/index_ngc.html
Kendriya Vidyalayas, Navodaya Vidyalayas and all other schools
under CBSE and ICSE
jkg;ks. 2006/923/C.R 57/ T.C 3 dated 11th October, 2006
Government Order/s
Some of innovative ideas were implemented by NGC, Maharashtra Students like
Seed Bank & Nurseries in School - Seed of Indigenous plants are collected for Seed Bank.
Best 3 schools in each district collecting maximum variety of seeds are felicitated every year.
Also, the best 3 schools are felicitated for developing school nurseries
Eco-Friendly Festivalso Raising & Donating plant saplings which are symbols of some Indian festivals like
Banyan (Ficus religiosa), Bael (Aegle marmalosa), Shami (Prosopis cineraria), Apta
(Bauhinia racemosa), Tulsi seedlings (Ocimum snactum) and Neem ( Azadiracta indica).
o Students tie rakhis to heritage trees through out the state for its longevity
o Training programmes are conducted at district and taluka level to enlighten NGC students
about eco-friendly celebration of Diwali, Ganeshotsav, Holi. These student spread
awareness regarding the same in the society.
NGC Park- In order to learn from nature, NGC Park- an ideal place for NGC students to
learn as well as to have fun has been created by the Social Forestry Department in almost
every district. In such gardens name plates on trees, local bird pictures with their names are
displayed, composting, apiculture demo is given, eco-games are set up, an eco-trail is
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constructed, concepts like butterfly park, Nakshatravan, medicinal plant garden are also
developed within park.
Shraddha Van- Seedlings of religious significance is planted in Shraddha Van by NGC
students and local villagers. It is an attempt to ensure plant survival by using the people’s
religious sentiments. One corner of the ‘Shraddha Van’ is expected to have ‘Smruti Van’
where planting is to commemorate the dear ones who have passed away. Till date, 49
Shraddhavans have been created in the State.
Republic day parade and ‘float’- On Republic Day function, NGC students participate in
the parade. The parade is followed by a ‘float’ depicting some important environmental
issues
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NGC Activities
Preparation of Eco-friendly colours from
flowers
Rakshabandhan
Republic Day parade
Float at Republic Day parade
Seed Collection
Nature Trails
Plantation
Construction of Vanrai bandhara
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3. Environmental Service Scheme (ESS)
Environmental education helps to develop a population that is aware of, and concerned
about, the environment and its associated problems. Therefore to create ‘environmentally
sensitive & aware’ young generation with constructive learning approaches which emphasis on
field studies, hands on experience and activities related to environmental conservation and
awareness Government of Maharashtra has launched an ambitious scheme- Environmental
Service Scheme (ESS) in January, 2011.
In the first phase, the ESS is being implemented in 50 schools of most polluted 12
districts of the state i.e. Pune, Solapur, Chandrapur, Nagpur, Aurangabad, Jalna, Amaravati,
Yavatmal, Nasik, Jalgaon, Ratnagiri & Thane. For this, Centre for Environment Education
(CEE) is selected as the implementing Agency for 3 Years. Various activities pertaining to
Water, Energy, Biodiversity, Waste etc have been developed and disseminated to the Scheme Incharge teachers. Also two workshops for capacity building were conducted December 2011
Brief:
Through this scheme, ESS Unit is established in the School/ Jr.
College. Maximum 2 ESS units having 50 students in each unit
from 7th to 12th standard are formed per School/ Jr. College.
Environment department select State Nodal Agency to
implement the scheme. All activities under the scheme is
coordinated by ‘State Coordinator’. District level all activities
is coordinated by District level NGO & District Coordinator,
which are appointed by State Nodal Agency.
State level Advisory Committee- The Committee under
Chairmanship of Chief Secretary of the State looks into overall
implementation of the scheme. State level Review Committee
formed under chairpersonship of Secretary (Environment) to
take quarterly review of the scheme & take all necessary
measures to improve performance and functioning of scheme to
achieve set targets. Unit level Review is taken monthly by State
Nodal Agency.
Activities :
Study of status of local resources including soil, water,
biodiversity and energy
Study of local issues such as degradation, pollution, waste,
scarcity etc
Interactions with local knowledgeable people, other experts etc
on the above topics
Action projects as needed locally, undertaken with the
involvement and guidance of the local community, such as
o Soil and Water Conservation Measures
o Nursery Development, Vegetable and Herb Gardens
o Organic Farming, Use of Biogas, Composting
o Energy Plantations, Eco-san, Solid Waste Management
o Integrated Pest Management(IPM) and Integrated Noise
Module(INM)
o Safe Treatment and Re-use of Wastewater
o Water and Sanitation Improvements etc
Funding Pattern:
Environment Department provides the funds to State Nodal
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Who Can Apply
Government Order/s
Agency for conducting training, developing education material &
all related activities.
Honorarium of Rs. 1000/- per month is earmarked for Unit head
teacher.
School gets 150 Rs per student per month.
Secondary & Higher Secondary Schools of Maharashtra State
which are not included under NGC scheme.
ENV 2010/C.R 8/T.C 3 dated 29th September, 2011
ENV 2010/C.R 8/T.C 3 dated 24th June, 2011
ENV 2010/C.R 8/T.C 3 dated 14th January, 2011
Schematic Representation of the Scheme
Environmental Service Scheme (ESS)
Monitoring
Mechanism
Implementation
Mechanism
Grant in Aid
Mechanism
State Level Advisory
Committee (Chairman,
Chief Secretary)
Selection of & MOU
with State Nodal Agency
Environment Department
Review Committee
(Chairperson, Secretary,
Environment Dept.)
Monthly Review by
State Nodal Agency
CEO, ZP &
Collector
Scheme
Sponsor
State Nodal Agency
& State Coordinator
District Level
NGO
District
Coordinator
District
Education Officer
District Level
School Group
School / Jr. College
Head
School Unit Head
School Unit Head
State Nodal Agency
School / Jr. College
ESS Unit
District
Coordinator
Schools
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4. Srushtimitra Awards- State level Competition
The Srushtimitra Awards was launched on the occasion of Golden Jubilee year of the
Maharashtra state in 2010, to promote environmental awareness among all & to create a cadre to
enthusiastic youths whose positive actions will benefit the environment. Through this scheme
State level competition on different category is organized.
Srushtimitra is the first environment award/ competition being implemented at state level.
Competition for the year 2010 was carried out successfully. More than 5000 entries were
received for different categories of the competition.
Brief:
The Award is envisaged as the environmental award to be
given to the community especially school and college
students to encourage their actions/ initiatives towards
environment.
Competition includes the different categories like.
o Environmental Projects (School and College
students)
o Environmental Photographs (Open for all)
o Environmental Slogan (Open for all)
o Environmental Bal Sahitya (Junior and Senior)
The Award with the Prize money & Certificate given to the
winners
The prize amounts for these categories are:
Category
Project (School & College)
Photography
Slogan (Junior & Senior
Group)
Bal Sahitya (Junior & Senior
Group)
Procedure:
1st
Rs
10000
Rs 5000
Rs 3000
2nd
Rs 8000
3rd
Rs 5000
Rs 3000
Rs 2000
Rs 2000
Rs 1000
Rs 5000
Rs 3000
Rs 2000
Srushti Mitra Awards advertisement in newspapers
Dissemination Srushti Mitra Awards information.
Inviting entries from school and college students and others
for the Srushti Mitra Awards
The received entries are evaluated by the panel of experts.
Award distribution ceremony is organized to felicitate
winners with citation and prizes money.
Organized Exhibition of winning entries and dissemination
of Souvenir.
Who Can Apply
Government Order/s
All, Residents of Maharashtra State.
ENV 2011/C.R 113/T.C 3 dated 18th January, 2012
ENV 2011/C.R 101/T.C 3 dated 15th March, 2012
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Srushtimitra Awards entries
Exhibition of winning entries
Winning entries- Photography competition
Srushtimitra Prize distribution Ceremony
Winning entries- Balsahitya competition
Winning entries- Slogans competition
Abhivyakti Srushtimitranchi- Compilation
booklet
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5. Vasundhara Awards
To recognize the exemplary work carried out by Industries, Urban Local Bodies, Schools
and Environmental Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs) towards protection of
environment in the State of Maharashtra, Vasundhara Awards was announced in 2010 by
Maharashtra Pollution Control Board.
Awards launched in two Categories- Industries & Urban
Brief:
Local Bodies are invited for Awards.
Under the industry category there is two sub-categories
Large Scale Industries [Capital Investment (*) over 10
crore] & Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises
(MSME)[Capital Investment (*) up to 10 crore] and under
the ULBs category also there is two sub-categories
Municipal Corporations & Municipal Councils, Cantonment
Boards
Three awards (First, Second and Third) under each
category/ sub-category is given. Award is delivered through
a well publicized function or an event. A trophy/memento
and a citation along with Cash prize given to winners.
Eligibility of the award
For Industries
o Industries which complying with all applicable
environmental regulations over past three years.
o Industries without any show cause notice or litigation by
MPCB or Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in past three
years.
o Industries operating/ having facilities in the State of
Maharashtra
For Urban Local Bodies
o ULBs in the State of Maharashtra.
MPCB has appointed Environmental Management Centre
for assisting in the management of the award process.
Activities Carried out: The assessment of application is carried out in three stages
Initial assessment, Detailed Assessment & Final
Assessment carried out to select the Winner
Industries are evaluated based on the five broad criteria:
Consistence compliance, Institutional capacity, Training
and Awareness, Adoption of Management Systems
approach, Innovation: Trends/ incremental change in past
three years, Performance beyond compliance
And Urban local bodies are evaluated on theses criteria:
Institutional capacity, Training, Awareness and Reporting,
Water supply, Sewerage & Sanitation, Solid waste
management & Green initiatives
http://mpcb.gov.in/VasundharaAward.php
Website:
Industries & Urban local bodies in the State of Maharashtra
Who Can Apply
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Steps involved in Vasundhara Awards
Submission of application for Vasundhara Awards
Initial Assessment
Screening against the eligibility criteria
Checking for completeness
Initial assessment against the evaluation criteria
Short listing of applicants for detailed assessment
Detailed Assessment
Short listed applicants will be called for interview and
presentations to the Award Committee
Final Assessment
Conduct of site visit for better understanding as well as
verification.
Steps towards Sustainable Development
1. Climate Change Action Plan (CCAP)Climate change poses a challenge to sustainability of social and economic development,
livelihoods of communities and environmental management. The Government of India released
the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) in 2008, which focuses on mitigation of
climate change (CC) and protecting the vulnerable sections of society through an inclusive and
sustainable development strategy that also enhances ecological sustainability and innovation.
In response to this, to assess Climate Change Vulnerability and Adaptation Strategies for
Maharashtra State, The Energy & Resource Institute (TERI) has been engaged to prepare
‘Climate Change Action Plan for Maharashtra’.
Scope of Work:
The overall aim of the project is to develop a cross sectoral adaptation
strategy for the State of Maharashtra based on the analysis of the
projected climate change impacts and the assessment of vulnerability
in the following four key sectors:
i. Hydrology & water resources;
ii. Agriculture & food supply;
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iii. Coastal areas marine eco-system and biodiversity;
iv. Livelihood (including migration & conflict).
The following associated sectors shall be considered while developing
cross-sectoral vulnerability assessment and adaptation framework:
i.
Human health
ii.
Freshwater ecosystem and biodiversity;
iii.
Terrestrial ecosystem and biodiversity;
iv.
Forests;
v.
Aggregate market;
vi.
Insurance and other financial services.
Following are the specific objectives for the proposed study:
i.
To review secondary data and past work done on
vulnerability assessment and adaptation to scope the impacts
of climate change for Maharashtra.
ii.
To use State-of-the-art regional models to provide climate
projections for the 2030’s, 2050’s and 2070’s.
iii.
To conduct a cross sectoral assessment of impacts and
vulnerability to climate variability and change in key
identified sectors.
iv.
To propose a cross sectoral adaptation framework and
strategy based on the outcomes of the climate impacts and
vulnerability assessment as well as consultation with relevant
stakeholders.
v.
To prepare adaptation strategies for six case study sites and
develop proposals to seek appropriate adaptation funds.
vi.
To build capacity of relevant departments at the Government
of Maharashtra as well as local institutions on vulnerability
assessment and adaptation by conducting training, awareness
events/ workshops.
vii.
To propose measures for strengthening the institutional
mechanisms to implement the proposed adaptation measures.
The project will review the secondary data and past work done on
vulnerability assessment and adaptation.
Work package:
Scoping
o Discussions with the State government to identify the data
required and the relevant stakeholders for the study.
o Assessing current vulnerabilities and experience in adaptation in
Maharashtra & Preparation of inception report consisting of key
inputs such as Literature survey & secondary data, past work
done on vulnerability assessment & adaptation; Current
vulnerabilities and experience in adaptation.
Regional Climate Projections
o Submission of Draft report, which includes climate projection
for 2030’s, 2050’s and 2070’s and over 25 km spatial
resolution. & examine the impacts of the climate projections on
the identified sectors.
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Vulnerability Assessment & Adaptation framework and
Identification of 6 Case studies
o Creation of a Vulnerability Index (VI) at two levels (scoping
level and detailed assessment level) based on cross sectoral
considerations
o A VI is also developed for more detailed assessment at Tehsil/ Taluka
level that will be used in the preparation of 6 case studies and to draw
adaptation plans and strategies.
o Assessing 6 case studies to draw on State level vulnerability
assessment & adaptation plan.
Detailed Vulnerability Assessment & Adaptation programme in
six case study locations
o Carry out detailed impacts and vulnerability assessment for the
identified 6 case studies applying detailed VI and software
models to factor cross-sectoral considerations & propose an
effective local-level adaptation programme for the six selected
sites.
o Submission of Report on the Detailed assessment for the six
case study sites covering vulnerability assessment and
adaptation programme
Developing State wide Adaptation Strategy & Action Plan
o Based on the application carried out across 6 case studies,
adaptation strategy at the State level will be drafted.
o Adaptation strategy for the State consists following components:
• Identification of climate change hotspots for priority action
within each sector.
• Explore the cross-sectoral effects, and possible interventions
providing co-benefits among sectors.
• Proposing specific adaptation interventions and policies in
each sector, taking into account the existing political and
institutional framework and ongoing related initiatives, as
well as inputs from key stakeholder groups in a State level
workshop.
Prioritization of proposed adaptation interventions through a
transparent and collaborative process employing
methodologies such as Multi Criteria Analysis.
• Detailing priority policy, capacity building, and investment
actions tailored to the existing institutional framework.
o Submission of Report on the State wide adaptation strategy,
Policy recommendations, Institutional arrangements and
capacity building in the form of an Action Plan
Environment Department signed a Memorandum of Understanding
(Mo U) with TERI; in which Department agree to give Rs. 98.00 lakhs
for their services.
http://ccmaharashtra.org/
Dyk;es V psat . 2009/ C.R. 77/ T.C 3 dated 16th November, 2009
•
Funding Pattern:
Website:
Government Order/s
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2. Call for Green Ideas
To create environmental awareness & conserve natural resources through public
participation, Environment Department launched Call for Green Ideas scheme on the occasion of
World Environment Day 2010. Through this scheme, Department invites proposals on different
themes for two categories namely ‘Awareness Programme’ & ‘Projects Programme’.
So far around 401 proposals received from different districts of the State were considered
& 26 proposals have been selected for implementation.
Activities:
Funding Pattern:
Website:
Who Can Apply
Government Order/s
Proposals has to be submitted in prescribed format under following
categories
o Awareness Programme
o Projects (Implementation) Programme
Proposals received under this scheme are segregated as per said
categories.
Primary scrutiny is done to sort out proposal/ themes.
Proposal involving new concepts are listed for Presentation.
These selected proposals are presented before the steering
committee for evaluation.
Steering committee evaluates the project on criteria- Innovation,
Expected results, Sustainability, Replicability, Equitable benefits
and targeted area.
Steering committee recommends selected proposals under the
scheme.
State Government may partially or fully provide grant depending upon
the nature of the project.
http://envis.maharashtra.gov.in/envis_data/?q=schemes
Education institutes, Public Sector, Foundation / Trust, Cooperative,
Non-Governmental organization, Government agency, & Individuals
etc.
ENV 2010/C.R 112/ T.C 3 dated 28th March, 2011
;kst uk. 2007/ C.R 34/T.C 3 dated 3rd October, 2007
ENV 2011/C.R 51/ T.C 3 dated 8th November, 2011
ENV 2011/C.R 126/ T.C 3 dated 28th January, 2012
ENV 2010/C.R 51/ T.C 3 dated 31st January, 2012
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Flowchart showing Steps involved in selecting proposals for Green Ideas
Submission of Proposals as per prescribed format
Segregation into two Categories
Primary Scrutiny
Short listing proposals for assessment
(Proposals with new ideas only)
Final Evaluation
Presentation of Short listed proposals before Steering Committee
Selection of Proposals as per recommendations of Steering
Committee
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Pictures of Some of the ProjectsAwareness through Environmental Play
Green life Style for housing societies
Awareness through Magic Shows
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3. Western Ghat Development Program/ Western Ghats Sahyadri Eco
Clubs
To create awareness about Western Ghats which is ecologically diverse & sensitive
region, Environment Department initiated scheme in October, 2010 which aims at formulating
special Eco-clubs Under Western Ghats Development Programme. This scheme is being
implemented in Western Ghats regions of the State i.e. 63 Talukas of 12 districts. These special
Eco-clubs focuses on the local environmental issues based action work as well as carry out local
environmental explorations.
In the first stage, 300 eco-clubs in these 63 talukas are to be set up. For this Centre for
Environment Education (CEE) is selected as an implementing Agency. At present, total 237
schools are selected for implementing the scheme. The Teacher’s Training Workshops for the
scheme-in-charge teachers was conducted on December 2011 in the said districts.
Activities Carried out:
Funding Pattern:
Who Can Apply
Special Eco-clubs formed in schools will implement the following
projects
Explore the biodiversity of western region & execute the
conservation measure.
Environmentally sound Management & disposal practices of
domestic as well as biodegradable waste.
Awareness about Water/ Air/ Noise Pollution.
Tree Plantation & Conservation.
Use of alternate energy
Understand, conserve & improve local environment.
Selected schools/ each eco-club will receive locally relevant
resource material, training and
nnual grant of Rs.10,000/- to perform different activities.
Schools from Western Ghat regions which are not included under
NGC or ESS scheme.
Western Ghat regionsDistrict
Talukas
Thane
Mokhada, Vada, Shahapur, Murbad, Jawhar
Raigarh
Karjat, Khalapur, Sudhagadh, Roha,
Mangaon, Mahad, Poladpur
Ratnagiri
Khed, Chiplun, Sangameshwar, Lanja,
Rajapur
Sindhudurg
Kankavli, Sawantwadi, Devgad, Kudal,
Vaibhavwadi
Nashik
Igatpuri, Nashik, Dindori, Peth, Kalwan,
Surgana, Satana, Sinnar, Trimbakeshwar
Dhule
Sakri
Nandurbar
Navapur
Ahmednagar
Akola, Sangamner
Pune
Junnar, Ambegaon, Khed, Maval, Haveli,
Mulshi, Velha, Bhor, Purandar
Satara
Satara, Wai, Patan, Jaoli, Mahableshwar,
Khatav, Khandala, Koregoan
Sangli
Shiral
Kolhapur
Shahuwadi, Panhala, Karveer, Gaganbawada,
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Government Order/s
Radhanagari, Kagal, Bhudargad, Ajara,
Gadhinglaj, Chandgad
i?kkfo. 2010/C.R 31/2010/T.C 4 dated 28th October, 2010
Environment Clearance (EC) Procedure in Maharashtra
The Ministry has issued the Environmental Impact Assessment Notification on
September, 2006 which makes prior environmental clearance mandatory for the development
activities listed in its schedule from the concerned regulatory authority, before any construction
work. Based on the spatial extent of potential impacts on human health and natural & man made
resources, all projects and activities are broadly categorized in to two categories - Category A and
Category B.
The Category 'A' projects / activities requires prior environmental clearance from the
Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) on the recommendations of Expert Appraisal
Committee (EAC) constituted by the Central Government. Applications received are processed by
State Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC) in 4 stages viz. Screening, Scoping, Public
Consultation & Appraisal. After appraising, the SEAC recommends the application to State
Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA), along with its suggestions about issuing
'Environmental Clearance' or rejecting the application.
At State level the SEIAA is the regulatory authority for matters falling under Category 'B',
which receives projects recommended by State level Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC).
The Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) Notification was issued by the Ministry of
Environment and Forests (MoEF) on February, 1991 which is revised in 2011 to regulate all
developmental activities in Coastal areas. This Notification imposes restrictions on the setting up
and expansion of industries, operations or processes, etc. in the said Coastal Regulation Zone. The
Maharashtra Coastal Zone Management Authority (MCZMA) constituted by the Ministry of
Environment & Forests under Environment Protection Act, 1986 have the power to take the
necessary measures for protecting and improving the quality of the coastal environment and
preventing, abating and controlling environmental pollution in the coastal areas of the State of
Maharashtra
All information regarding SEAC, SEIAA & MCZMA like agendas, minutes of the
meetings; notification, amendments, Application Formats etc are displayed on the website for easy
access to public.
Websites
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SEAC & SEIAA- http://ec.maharashtra.gov.in
MCZMA- http://mczma.maharashtra.gov.in
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