(a) the number of centrally sponsored environmental projects launched in Gujarat during the last three years;
(b) the details of the achievements made so far and the amount of assistance provided under each project; and
(c) the details of such projects proposed to be launched in near future in the State?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT & FORESTS (SHRI BABU LAL MARANDI)
(a) & (b) The details of Centrally Sponsored Environmental Projects implemented in Gujarat during the last three years and the details of the achievements made so far and the amount of assistance provided under each project during the above period are given in the Statement at the Annexure.
(c) All the ongoing schemes would be continued in the State for which project proposals have been invited from the state government.
ANNEXURE
Annexure referred to in reply to parts (a)&(b) of the Lok Sabha Unstarred
Question No. 7416 due for answer on 15.5.2000
S.No Name of the Scheme Achievements during 1997-98 to 1999-2000
Financial Physical (Rs.In lakhs )
1. National River Conservation Plan 300.00 Rs. 220 lakhs has been incurred in the execution of works
2. Eco. Dev. around National Parks & Sanctuaries 521.00 -
3. Integrated Afforestation and Eco Dev. Project 108.57 990 ha. area covered.
4. Area Oriented Fuelwood Fodder Project 505.53 7860 ha. area covered.
5. Non Timber Forests Produce 232.99 1045 ha. area covered. 6. Tree Pasture and Seed Development Scheme 27.86 -
7 Development of National Parks & Sanctuaries 52.91 -
8. Modern Forests Fire Control Methods 80.78 -
9. Assistance to Botanical Gardens 6.50 -