(a) whether the Government has earmarked any funds in the 12th Five Year Plan to address
the climate change related issues;
(b) if so, the details of the funds earmarked, scheme and State-wise;
(c) the steps taken to ensure utilization of funds and completion of projects;
(d) whether the Government has sought funds/assistance from international organisations
/agencies in this regard; and
(e) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (SHRIMATI JAYANTHI NATARAJAN)
(a) to (e) A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.
Statement referred to in reply to Parts (a) to (e) of Lok Sabha Starred Question No. 384
by Shri Lalji Tandon: Shri Hansraj G. Ahir: regarding Climate Change
(a) & (b) The Planning Commission has approved the thematic scheme titled ‘Climate Change
Action Programme (CCAP)’ to be implemented during the 12th Five Year Plan by the Ministry
of Environment and Forests. The total approved outlay for the Ministry of Environment &
Forests during the 12th Plan is Rs.17874 Crores and out of this total, Rs.300 Crores is
the approved outlay for the scheme CCAP. This scheme comprises of eight activities.
Activity-wise allocation is given in Annexure.
(c) A National Steering Committee on Climate Change has been set up to oversee the
implementation, to ensure fund utilization and timely completion of projects under CCAP.
(d) & (e) Government has not sought funds/assistance from international organizations/agencies
for implementation of activities under CCAP.