(a) whether the Karnataka Government has forwarded a
proposal to the Government
for controlling the elephant havoc;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the time by which it is likely to be approved?
(a) whether the Karnataka Government has forwarded a
proposal to the Government
for controlling the elephant havoc;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the time by which it is likely to be approved?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS
(SHRI BABU LAL MARANDI)
(a) Yes sir.
(b) Details of the proposal for controlling the Elephant
havoc in Karnataka State is given in the annexure.
(c) Total budget provision for the year 1999-2000 under
Project Elephant is Rs.5.98 crores. The activities suggested
in the scheme needed prioritisation, and accordingly a net
amount of Rs. 85.00 lakhs has been released to the State
Government of Karnataka.
ANNEXURE IN RESPECT OF PART (b) OF THE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED
QUESTION NO. 2727 FOR 13.3.2000.
Sl. Details of Works Physical Financial( no. Rs.in lakhs)
1. Elephant Proof Trench 520 Kms 880.80
2. Construction of rubber wall 57.80Kms 503.25
3. Construction of culverts 235 nos. 130.00 across halla for EPT
4. Maintenance of existing 163 Kms 96.40 Elephant Proof Trench
5. Solar Fencing 20 kms 16.00 6. Habitat Improvement L.S. 347.85
7 Scaring of elephant L.S. 25.70 including purchase of crackers and allied equipments Total 2000.00