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ENVIS Newsletter January- March, 2012

Supported by: Ministry of Environment and Forest, Government of India, New Delhi 110003

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Editorial Index

Editorial Board:

Valsa R. Nair Singh (IAS)Secretary, Environment Dept.

Dr. B.N. PatilDirector & ENVIS Coordinator

Anish ParshurameUnder Secretary & Scientist-II

Designed By:

Archana ShirkeProject Officer

Compiled By:

Unnayan AcharekarWeb Administrator

Supported By:

Sudhir Shetty

Chandrakant Girkar

Dinesh Banate

Kirti Amritkar-Wani

‘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 precious Environment during the development process has been realized & v a r i o u s effo r t s a t n ati on al & international level are being taken.

Percolating such efforts at ground level is the way towards Sustainable Development. For this, local governing bodies play an important r ole . B e ing St at e E nviro n men t Department, various efforts have been taken to balance Environment &

Development in effective manner. E n viron me n t Dep a rtm en t h ave 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 tep to war ds pr ote ct ing 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.

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Introduction ..... 1

Conservation & Protection.... 1

of Natural Resources....

1. Lake Conservation Plan.... 1

a) National Lake Conservation

Plan (NLCP).... 2

b) State

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2. River Conservation Plan.... 10

National River Conservation

Plan (NRCP).... 10

b) State River Conservation Plan

(SRCP).... 10

3. Sardar Sarovar Project

Monitoring Cell (SSP).... 15

Environmental Awareness

& Education.... 16

1. Environmental Information

System (ENVIS).... 16

2. National Green Corps (NGC).... 19

3. Environmental Service

Scheme (ESS).... 22

4. Srushtimitra Awards.... 24

5. Vasundhara Awards.... 26

Steps towards Sustainable

Development.... 27

1. Climate Change Action

Plan (CCAP).... 27

2. Call for Green Ideas.... 30

3. Western Ghat Development

Program.... 32

Important Information.... 33

Lake Conservation Plan

(SLCP)....

a)

Conceptualised By:

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Introduction-

Directive 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 -

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.

Conservation & Protection

of Natural Resources

Environmental Awareness

& Education

Steps towards Sustainable

Development

� Lake Conservation Plan

� River Conservation Plan

� Sardar Sarovar Project Monitoring Cell (SSP)

� Environmental

Information System

(ENVIS)

� National Green Corps

(NGC)

� Environmental Service

Scheme (ESS)

� Srushtimitra Awards

� Vasundhara Awards

� Climate Change Action

Plan (CCAP)

� Call for Green Ideas

� Western Ghat

Development Program

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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

of lake under NLCP/

SLCP

Step I- Submission of application for lake conservation with

following Lake Details

� 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. 2010/C.R 1131/ T.C 3 dated 13th October, 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: Status up to March, 2011 (Rs. In Lakhs)

Sr.

No.

Lake Area

(ha)

Date of

approval

Approve

d Project

Cost

Approve

d GOI

Share

Approve

d Local

Body

Share

Sanctioned Activities/ Works

Ongoing Conservation Work

1 Rankala Lake, Kolhapur

107 October, 30

th 2006

865.00 605.00

260.00 � Development of silt traps � Interception and diversion of

Sewage,

� Fencing and demarcation � Deweeding- (Removal of

Weeds), Desilting (Removal

of Silt), bioremediation, � Public awareness etc.

2 Varaladevi Lake,

Bhivandi

50.5 March,

14th 2007

460.30 322.20 138.10 � Development of silt traps

� Interception and diversion of Sewage, fencing and demarcation

� deweeding & desilting of the

lake, etc.

3 Shree Sidheshwar

Lake, Solapur.

14.11

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August,

25th 2008

432.00 302.00 130.00 � 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

4 Powai Lake, Mumbai 210 June,

2000

432.00 432.00 - � Work completed in April

2003. � Interception and diversion of

sewage

� Fencing & Gates

� deweeding � Bioremediation & aeration.

5 Nine Lakes From Thane (Upwan, Rewale, Jail,

Makhmali, Kasar

Wadavali, Nar, Khidkali, Kausa,

Kharigaon)

18.75 December, 2002

252.71 176.90 75.81 � Work completed in September 2008.

� Bioremediation

� Interception and diversion of

sewage

6 Mahalaxmi Lake, Vadgaon

62.97 March, 16th 2005

185.00 129.00 56.00 � 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 (Rs. In Lakhs) Sr.

No.

Lake Area

(ha)

Date of

approval

Approv

ed

Project

Cost

Approv

ed

GoM

Share

Approved

Local

Body

Share



1 Yamai Lake,

Pandharpur 88 March,

7th 2007

292 .00

204.40

87.60 � 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

2 Charlotte

lake,

Matheran

2.42 March, 7th 2007

362.56

326.30

36..26 � 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

3 Shrimant

Jaytsingrao

Lake, Kagal,

Kolhapur

42.81 Septemb

er, 25th

2007

260.40

216.41

44.05 � In-Situ Cleaning- De-weeding, De-

silting (Wet & Dry), catchment demarcation

� Catchment treatment & development through shelterbelt plantation and

mass afforestation, preparation of a

buffer zone, wetlands � Environmental Awareness and Public

Participation

4 Dedargaon

Lake- Dhule

100.6

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February,

15th 2008

373 .44

261.41 112.03 � 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

5 Sonegaon

Lake, Nagpur 20 March,

17th 2010

324.84

227.39

97.45 � 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



within the catchment area

� Coursed Rubble Masonary Wall At Overflow, Earthen retaining wall for Retention Pond, Stone Pitching

6 Gandhi Sagar

Lake, Nagpur

18 March,

15th 2010

178.51

125.00 53.55 � 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

7 Peer Lake,

Nandurbar

11.14 October,

13th 2010

410.62

328.50 82.12 � Shaping/Strengthening of bund

(including stone pitching / revetment). � Retaining wall, De-silting Silt trap

� Vegetative fencing, island

development, Fountain, Plantation.

8 Moti Lake, Sawantwadi

11.54 March, 14th 2011

296.04

266.44 29.60 � 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

9 Ganesh Lake, Miraj

1.39 March, 14th 2011

96.90

67.83 29.07 � De-Silting, Silt trap, Storm water management

� Afforestation, Check dams/ culvert wall, Retaining wall construction/ repair

� Aerators, Lighting, public toilet

10 Lake at

Aitwade

Kurd- Walava,

Sangali

0.58 November, 28

th

2011

139.22 125.30 13.92 � Strengthening of lake edges � Compound wall for lake area � RCC gutter

� Construction of pump house � Landscaping & tree plantation

11 Hanuman

Lake, Katol, Nagpur

2.55 March,

7th 2007

213 .00

191.00

22.00 � 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



� 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


Disilting


Infrastructure Development- Provision of Pitching


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Embankmemt Development


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

Scheme in Brief: � The river-cleaning programme of the Ministry of Environment 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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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.

Activities: � 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

Who Can Apply Municipal Local Bodies

Procedure for selection of lake under NRCP

Step I- Submission of Detailed Project Report (DPR) with the

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

.No.

Name of Town &

River

Date of approval Approve

d Project

Cost

Approved

GoI Share

Approved

GoM/ Local Body Share

Fund

Release by GoI

Fund Release

by GoM/ Local Body

Expenditure


1. Kolhapur, Panchaganga River

August 3rd 2009 7429.00 5200.00 2229.00 1545.00 00 1257.00

2. Prakkasha,

Tapi River

July 29th 2010 244.43 174.1 70.33 35.00 62.33 96.11

Completed Work

3. Trambakeshwar, Godavari River

� April, 8th 2002 1164.00 815.00 349.00 808.70 348.61 1152.50

4. Nashik,

Godavari River

� July, 20th 1995 &

� March, 30th 2011

6551.74

6551.74

00 6022.92

00 6489.83

5. Nanded, Godavari River

� (O) March 26th 1999

� ® April, 26th 2005

& � (O) December 21st 1998,

� ® February, 7th 2005

1346.76 1263.18 00 1263.18 00 1236.95

6. Karad,

Krishna River

� November 23rd

2000 & � October 12th 2000

318.72 318.72 00 318.27 00 313.94

7. Sangli, Krishna River

� (O) August 6th 2003 &

� (O) December 24th

2001 � ® March 27th 2006

2439.71

3321.67

2555.27 940.43 2555.27 242.86 2798.12

� (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 � 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.

Activities carried out

• 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

� ufudk 2004/337/C.R 602/T.C 3 dated 5th September, 2007

Progress so far • 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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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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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 out:

� Target group wise Environmental Information is display on website through various interactive modules.

� The key work of ENVIS is of various Modules development, regular Updation &Maintenance.

� Content Development � Publications.

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� Organizing various Awareness Events like Eco-holi, Green

Ganesh etc.

Funding Pattern: ENVIS is 100% centrally sponsored scheme. For every financial

year, MoEF Provides the funding to each centre.

Website: � English Version- http://envis.maharashtra.gov.in

� Marathi Version- http://envis.maharashtra.gov.in/envis_data/?q=front_marathi

Government

Order/s

� 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

Progress so far-

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.

Newsletters- Centre 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

1. Clean Development Mechanisms

2. Protected Areas in Maharashtra

3. Electronic Waste

4. Mangrove Ecosystem in Maharashtra

5. Crocodile Conservation in Maharashtra

Year 2009-10

1. Environment Clearance

2. Silence Zone

3. Lake Conservation in Maharashtra

4. Janamansatil Paryavaran (Compilation of Winner entries)

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 ‘Eco-friendly 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 re-cycling 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: http://moef.nic.in/divisions/ee/ngc/index_ngc.html

Who Can Apply Kendriya Vidyalayas, Navodaya Vidyalayas and all other schools

under CBSE and ICSE

Government Order/s � jkg;ks. 2006/923/C.R 57/ T.C 3 dated 11th October, 2006

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 Festivals- o 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

Plantation

Nature Trails

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 In-

charge 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 12

th 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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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.

Who Can Apply Secondary & Higher Secondary Schools of Maharashtra State

which are not included under NGC scheme.

Government Order/s � 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

State Nodal Agency

& State Coordinator

State Level Advisory

Committee (Chairman, Chief Secretary)

Review Committee

(Chairperson, Secretary,

Environment Dept.)

Monthly Review by

State Nodal Agency

CEO, ZP &

Collector

District Education Officer

School / Jr. College

Head

Selection of & MOU

with State Nodal Agency

School Unit Head

Monitoring Mechanism

Grant in Aid Mechanism

Environmental Service Scheme (ESS)

Implementation

Mechanism

Environment Department

Scheme Sponsor

School Unit Head

School / Jr. College

ESS Unit

District Level

School Group

District

Coordinator

District Level

NGO

State Nodal Agency

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 1st 2nd 3rd Project (School & College) Rs

10000 Rs 8000 Rs 5000

Photography Rs 5000 Rs 3000 Rs 2000 Slogan (Junior & Senior

Group) Rs 3000 Rs 2000 Rs 1000

Bal Sahitya (Junior & Senior

Group) Rs 5000 Rs 3000 Rs 2000

Procedure: � 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 All, Residents of Maharashtra State.

Government Order/s � 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

Winning entries- Photography competition

Exhibition of winning entries

Winning entries- Balsahitya competition

Srushtimitra Prize distribution Ceremony

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.

Brief: � Awards launched in two Categories- Industries & Urban 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

Website: http://mpcb.gov.in/VasundharaAward.php

Who Can Apply Industries & Urban local bodies in the State of Maharashtra

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Steps involved in Vasundhara Awards

Initial Assessment

Detailed Assessment

Final Assessment

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;

Submission of application for Vasundhara Awards

Screening against the eligibility criteria

Checking for completeness

Initial assessment against the evaluation criteria

Short listing of applicants for detailed assessment

Short listed applicants will be called for interview and

presentations to the Award Committee

Conduct of site visit for better understanding as well as

verification.

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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

Funding Pattern: Environment Department signed a Memorandum of Understanding

(MoU) with TERI; in which Department agree to give Rs. 98.00 lakhs for their services.

Website: http://ccmaharashtra.org/

Government Order/s � Dyk;esV psat. 2009/ C.R. 77/ T.C 3 dated 16th November, 2009

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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: � 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.

Funding Pattern: State Government may partially or fully provide grant depending upon

the nature of the project.

Website: http://envis.maharashtra.gov.in/envis_data/?q=schemes

Who Can Apply Education institutes, Public Sector, Foundation / Trust, Cooperative,

Non-Governmental organization, Government agency, & Individuals etc.

Government Order/s � ENV 2010/C.R 112/ T.C 3 dated 28th March, 2011

� ;kstuk. 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

Primary Scrutiny

Final Evaluation

Submission of Proposals as per prescribed format

Segregation into two Categories

Short listing proposals for assessment

(Proposals with new ideas only)

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 Projects-

Awareness 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: 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.

Funding Pattern: Selected schools/ each eco-club will receive locally relevant

resource material, training and nnual grant of Rs.10,000/- to perform different activities.

Who Can Apply Schools from Western Ghat regions which are not included under

NGC or ESS scheme.

Western Ghat regions-

District 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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Radhanagari, Kagal, Bhudargad, Ajara,

Gadhinglaj, Chandgad Government Order/s � 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

� SEAC & SEIAA- http://ec.maharashtra.gov.in

� MCZMA- http://mczma.maharashtra.gov.in

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