10/21/2019 - MoEF Ministry of Environment, Forest and...

Government of India Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change

JorRagh Road, New Delhi Dated: 21st October,.2019

NOTICE INVITING TENDER. Sealed tender are invited from the interested agencies for the procurement of following works: Name of work: Selection of Third Party Assessment agencies for Evaluation of Central Sector Schemes of Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change in four categories namely

I. Environment Protection (EP) II. Environment Conservation (EC) III. Decision Support Systems (DSS) IV. Environmental Awareness and Capacity Building (EACB)

• Last date of submission of Technical and Financial Proposals: 14th November, 2019 (Time: 11.00 a.m.). Any Proposal delivered after the deadline will not be considered and returned unopened

• Opening of Technical Sid: 14th November; 2019 at 03.30 pin. in room Na 650, Agni Wing, 6th Floor, MoEF&CC

• Tentative date of Comrnenqement of services: 26th November, 2019 • Validity of Proposal: Technical and Financial Proposals to be valid up 30th

April, 2020. • Interested eligible bidders may obtain complete information on the website of

the ministry: www.moef.govin (Request for Proposals (RFP) for Selection of Third Party Assessment agencies for Evaluation of Central Sector Schemes)

• The interested bidders shall drop their bids-in sealed enitelopes based on single stage-two envelope procedure one outer and two Inner envelopes-ona technical and one financiS proliosal in the tender box named as .

Request forProposals (RFP) ifer. selection, of Third Party Assessment agencies for Evaluation of Central Sector Schemes placed at the Ground floor, Prithvi Wing, Indira Paryavaran Bhawan, JorBagh Road, New Delhi-110003

davp 13101/11/0026/1920 (Shoyabahmed Kalal)

Deputy Director

10/21/2019

Government of India

Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change

October, 2019

Request for Proposals (RFP) for Selection of Third Party Assessment Agencies for

Evaluation of Central Sector Schemes

Table of Contents

S. No. Content Pages

1. Proposal 1-2

2. Instruction to Bidders 3-9

3. Evaluation Criteria 10

4. Technical Proposal 11-12

5. Financial Proposal 13-14

6. Terms of Reference including

Schemes details

15-82

7. Payment Schedule 83

8. General Terms & Conditions 84-95

9. Annexure- 1 : Format of Contract 96

10. Annexure- 2 EMC Constitution 97-98

11. Annexure- 3 Budget Allocation of

Schemes

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Section 1: Proposal

Project Name Evaluation of Central Sector Schemes of Ministry of

Environment, Forest & Climate Change*

Method of Selection Lowest financial bid (L1) of the technically qualified

bidders as per the groupings of the schemes

Last date of submission of

Technical and Financial

Proposals

14th November, 2019 (11 A.M) [Tentative]

Any proposal delivered after the deadline will not be

considered and returned unopened

Tentative date of

Commencement of services

26th November, 2019 [Tentative]

Validity of Proposal Technical and Financial Proposals to be valid up to

30th April, 2020 [Tentative]

Technical Evaluation

Criteria

Refer to Section- 3

Contact Person for any

clarifications

Economic Advisor, MoEF&CC 6th Floor, Agni Wing , Indira Paryavaran Bhawan, Jorbagh

New Delhi-110003

Tele (011)- 24695287 Fax: (011)- 24695289

Email: [email protected]

Copies of Proposal Bidders must submit original and one copy each of the Technical

and Financial Proposal. A soft copy of the Technical Proposal only

must be submitted in a pen drive also in MS Word Format. (Refer

Section-4 for Technical Proposal format and Section-5 for

Financial Proposal format). Proposals non-compliant with

aforesaid shall be disqualified

Proposal Submission

Addressed to

Economic Advisor, MoEF&CC 6th Floor, Agni Wing,

Indira Paryavaran Bhawan, Jorbagh

New Delhi-110003

Consortium, as submitted

in the RFP

The Memorandum of Understanding for the consortium

must be included as part of the Technical Proposal

submission * MoEF&CC invites RFP for each group of the Schemes separately as explained in the following table

One Agency can apply for up to a maximum of 2 groups only

mailto:[email protected]

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Grouping of Schemes

I Environment Protection (EP)

1. Pollution Abatement

2. Hazardous Substances Management

3. Control of Pollution

II Environment Conservation (EC)

4. Eco-Task Force

5. Climate Change Action Plan

6. National Adaptation Fund

7. National Coastal Mission (including EAP)

III Decision Support Systems (DSS)

8. Environmental Information Systems (ENVIS)

9. R&D for Conservation and Development

10. National Mission on Himalayan Studies

IV Environmental Awareness and Capacity Building (EACB)

11. Forestry Training and Capacity Building

12. Environmental Education, Awareness and Training including Media,

Publicity & Information

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Section-2:

Instructions to Bidders

2.1 General

2.1.1 Purpose of the project is to evaluate the Central Sector schemes of the Ministry as per

the Terms of Reference provided by MoEF&CC and NITI Aayog.

2.1.2 No bidder shall submit more than one bid for each group of Schemes and apply for up

to a maximum two groups of the Schemes for the evaluation studies.

2.1.3 Definition of Central Sector Scheme: Under Central sector schemes, it is 100% funded

by the Union Government and implemented by the Central Government machinery.

2.2 Cost of Proposal

The Bidder shall bear all costs associated with the preparation and submission of the Proposal.

The Ministry will in no case be responsible or liable for those costs, regardless of the conduct or

outcome of the project.

2.3 Proposal Documents

2.3.1 Contents of Proposal documents

Proposals must offer services for the total requirement. Proposals offering only part of the

requirement will be rejected. The Bidder is expected to examine all corresponding instructions,

forms, terms and specifications contained in the Proposal documents. Failure to comply with these

documents will be at the Bidder’s risk and may affect the evaluation of the Proposal.

2.3.2 Amendments to the Proposal Documents

At any time prior to the deadline for submission of Proposals, the Ministry may, for any reason,

whether at its own initiative or in response to a clarification requested by a prospective Bidder,

modify the Proposal Documents by amendment, which shall be uploaded on the Ministry’s

website.

In order to afford prospective Bidders reasonable time in which to take the amendments into

account in preparing their offers, the Ministry may, at its discretion, extend the deadline for the

submission of Proposals.

2.4 Preparation of Proposals

2.4.1 Language of the Proposal

The Proposals prepared by the bidder and all correspondence and documents relating to the

Proposal exchanged by the bidder and the Ministry shall be written in the English language.

2.4.2 Documents comprising the proposal

The Proposal shall comprise the following components:

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a. Technical Proposal, as detailed in Section-4

b. Financial Proposal, as detailed in Section-5

2.4.3 Technical Proposal

The bidder shall structure the Technical Proposal in the manner prescribed in Section 4.

The Technical Proposal should not contain any pricing information whatsoever on the services

offered. Pricing information shall be separated and only contained in the appropriate Price

Schedules/ Financial Proposal. Each page of the Technical bid should be signed by the authorized

representative of the bidder. Information which the bidder considers proprietary, if any, should be

clearly marked “proprietary” next to the relevant part of the text and it will then be treated as such

accordingly.

2.4.4 Financial Proposal

The bidder shall indicate on the format given in Section-5, the price of services it proposes to

provide under the contract.

The bidder shall prepare the bid based on details provided in the Proposal Documents. However,

it must be clearly understood that the specifications and requirements are intended to give the

bidders an idea about the order and magnitude of the work and are not in any way exhaustive and

guaranteed by the Ministry.

Prices quoted must be in INR (Indian Rupees). The prices must be firm and final and shall not be

subject to any upward modifications, on any account whatsoever.

The Financial Bid should clearly indicate the price to be charged without any qualifications

whatsoever and should exclude all taxes, duties, fees, Insurance, levies, works contract/service tax

and other charges as may be applicable in relation to the activities proposed to be carried out.

The bidders are advised not to indicate any separate discount. Discount, if any, should be merged

with the quoted prices. Discount of any type, indicated separately, will not be taken into account

for evaluation purpose.

2.4.5 Period of validity of Proposals

Proposals shall remain valid up to 30th April, 2020. A Proposal valid for a shorter period may be

rejected by the Ministry.

In exceptional circumstances, the Ministry may solicit the bidder’s consent to an extension of the

period of validity. The request and the responses thereto shall be made in writing. A bidder

granting the request will not be required nor permitted to modify its Proposal.

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2.4.6 Format and signing of Proposals

The bidder shall prepare two copies of each of the Proposal, clearly marking each “Original” and

“Copy” as appropriate. In the event of any discrepancy between them, the original shall govern.

In addition, the bidder shall prepare and provide Technical Proposal in MS Word format in a Pen

drive also.

The two copies of the Proposal shall be typed or written in indelible ink and shall be signed by the

bidder or a person or persons duly authorized to bind the bidder to the contract. The latter

authorization shall be indicated by written power-of- attorney accompanying the Proposal.

A Proposal shall contain no interlineations, erasures, or overwriting except, as necessary to correct

errors made by the bidder, in which case such corrections shall be initialed by the person or persons

signing the Proposal.

2.4.7 Payment

Ministry shall effect payments to the Consultant after acceptance by Ministry of the invoices

submitted by the Consultant, upon achievement of the corresponding milestones, as per the

payment schedule mentioned at Section -7

2.5 Submission of Proposals

2.5.1 Sealing and marking of Proposals

(a) The bidder shall seal the Proposals in one outer and two inner envelopes, as detailed below.

The outer envelope shall be addressed to-

Deputy Secretary

(Development Monitoring and Evaluation Division),

1st floor ‘Agni’, Indira Paryavaran Bhawan,

Jorbagh, New Delhi-110003

and, marked with – “RFP: for Selection of Third Party Assessment Agency for Evaluation of

Central Sector Schemes.

(b) Both inner envelopes (one each for Technical and Financial Proposal respectively) should be

sealed and shall superscribe “Technical Proposal” or “Financial Proposal” as the case may be and

the name and address of the bidder.

(c) The envelope for Technical Proposal should contain the original and copy as well as the soft

copy in a Pen drive.

(d) The envelope containing the Financial Proposal should bear a writing as “DO NOT OPEN

WITH THE TECHNICAL PROPOSAL”.

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Note: If the inner envelopes are not sealed and marked as per the instructions in this clause, the

Ministry will not assume any responsibility for the Proposal’s misplacement or premature opening.

2.5.2 Deadline for submission of Proposals

Proposals must be received by the Ministry at the address specified in Section-1.

The Ministry may, at its own discretion extend this deadline for the submission of Proposals by

amending the RFP documents in accordance with clause amendments of Proposal Documents, in

which case all rights and obligations of the Ministry and bidders previously subject to the deadline

will thereafter be subject to the deadline as extended.

2.5.3 Late Proposals

Any Proposal received by the Ministry after the deadline for submission of proposals, will be

summarily rejected.

2.5.4 Modification and withdrawal of Proposals

No Proposal may be modified subsequent to the submission of same.

No Proposal may be withdrawn in the Interval between the opening of Technical bid and the

expiration of the period of proposal validity specified by the Bidder on the Proposal Submission

Form.

2.6 Opening and Evaluation of Proposals

2.6.1 Opening of Proposals

The proposals shall be opened by the Evaluation & Monitoring Committee‟.

2.6.2 Clarification of Proposals

To assist in the examination, evaluation and comparison of Proposals, the Evaluation &

Monitoring Committee (EMC) [Constitution of EMC is at Annexure-II] may at its discretion,

ask the Bidder for clarification of the Proposal, if any. The request for clarification and the response

shall be in writing and no change in price or substance of the Proposal shall be sought, offered or

permitted.

2.6.3 Preliminary examination of Technical Proposal

The EMC will examine the Proposals to determine whether they are complete, whether the

documents have been properly signed, and whether the Proposals are generally in order.

2.6.4 Presentation by the bidder:

The presentation should clearly bring out the Consultant’s understanding of the requirements of

the services, capability and approach for carrying out the tasks set forth through the nominated

experts.

The presentation shall ensure the following:

(i) Work plan in graphical format indicating the major activities, interface requirements and

deliverables such as reports required under ToRs (Section-6).

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(ii) Flow chart may be included to clearly indicate the involvement of the various agencies

including those of consultants/sub-consultant/ Associates/client etc. This may be linked to

work plan and staffing schedule.

(iii) The work plan, flow chart, staffing schedule, approach and methodology must provide a

logical description of how the consultant will carry out the services to meet all the

requirements of ToRs

(iv) Comments, if any, on the ToRs to improve performance in carrying out the assignment.

Innovativeness will be appreciated, including workable suggestions that could improve the

quality/effectiveness of the Consultant. In this regard, unless the Consultant clearly states

otherwise, it will be assumed that work required to implement any such improvements, are

included in the inputs shown on the Consultant’s Staffing Schedule.

2.6.5 Evaluation and comparison of Technical proposals

The technical evaluation shall be done by the EMC on the basis of the criteria specified in Section-

3.

Only the Bidders who have secured 75% and above in addition to at least 50% in each section of

the technical evaluation shall be considered as technically qualified and processed further.

Note: The score weights and points obtainable in the evaluation sheet are tentative and can be

changed depending on the need or major attributes of technical proposal.

2.6.6 The Ministry has the right to vary requirements at the time of award of the studies;

The Ministry reserves the right at the time of award of contract to vary the quantity of services and

goods specified in the Proposal with suitable change in price or other terms and conditions.

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2.6.7 Opening of Financial Proposal

The EMC will open the Financial Proposals of only Technically Qualified Bidders, in the presence

of the representatives of the Bidders who choose to attend, at the time, date & place, as decided

by the Ministry which shall be informed to Bidders in advance.

2.6.8 Preliminary examination of Financial Proposal:

Each Financial Proposal will be inspected by the EMC to confirm that it has remained sealed and

un-opened. It shall then be examined by the Evaluation Committee for completeness and accuracy.

If there are minor arithmetical errors, the bid amount will be adjusted. If there is a discrepancy

between words and figures, the amount in words will prevail.

2.6.7 Evaluation and comparison of Financial Proposals

The representative from Ministry will read out aloud the name of the Bidder and the total price

shown in the Bidder’s Financial Proposal. This information will be recorded in writing by the

Ministry’s representative.

Selection Criteria to be adopted will be on the basis of L1 (Lowest Financial Bid).

In case of a tie in the bid value, the bidder with the higher Technical Score will be invited for

negotiations and selection first.

2.6.8 Notification of Award

Prior to the expiration of the period of Bid Validity, Ministry will notify the successful Bidder in

writing by registered letter or by fax and email, to be confirmed in writing subsequently by

registered letter, that its bid has been found technically qualified. The notification of award shall

constitute the formation of the Contract.

2.6.9 Signing of Contract

At the time, the Ministry notifies the successful bidder that its bid has been technically qualified

and Ministry will send the Bidder the Contract Form. Within 7 days of receipt of the contract form,

the successful Bidder shall sign and date the contract and return it to Ministry. The copy of the

contract is enclosed at Annexure-1.

Within 7 days of the receipt of notification of award from Ministry, the successful Bidder shall

furnish a Performance Guarantee (10% of the bid amount) in accordance with the conditions of

this document. This performance guarantee will have to be paid in the form of Demand

Draft/Banker’s Cheque payable to DDO, MoEF&CC

Failure of the successful bidder to comply with the requirement of the above Clause shall

constitute sufficient grounds for the annulment of the award and forfeiture of the Bid Security and

in such an event Ministry may award the Contract to the next best evaluated Bidder or call for new

Bids.

2.7.0 Timeline for Submission of Final Reports: [Schedule of Evaluation Studies]

The Third Party Agency shall submit its first draft of evaluation reports positively by 5th

February, 2020 to the Ministry. Final Draft would require to be submitted by 28th February,

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2020 after receiving suitable comments from Programme Divisions on the each scheme. The

Agency would be required to make presentations on the progress made as and when EMC decides

suitably.

2.7.1 General Rejection Criteria

The following bids would be summarily rejected:

1. Bids submitted without or improper Bid Security or Financial Bid/Proposal.

2. Bids received through Fax/E-Mail.

3. Bids which do not conform to validity of the Bid as prescribed.

4. If the information provided by the Bidder is found to be incorrect/misleading at any stage

/ time during the Bid evaluation process.

5. Bids not submitted in Two cover systems in sealed state (in two separate envelopes as

prescribed)

6. Bid received by Ministry after the last date for receipt of Bids prescribed by Ministry,

pursuant to Section-1.

7. Bids without power of authorization or any other document consisting of adequate proof

of the Signatory’s Authority.

8. Bids of bidders who are black listed by the Central Government.

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Section 3: Evaluation Criteria

Technical Proposal Evaluation Criteria:

Particulars Marks

a) Key Personnel

General qualifications, appropriate experience and track record, experience in the

region/ State, back-up support, availability and certainty of obtaining named

individuals etc. Special emphasis on CVs of core team and management structure

of team.

(Marks allotted would be on the basis of quality of key personnel).

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b) Bidder/Firm experience

Experience (during last 5 years) of the firm as Third Party Assessment Agency

(TPAA) for evaluation of Projects/ Schemes in Environment, Forestry, Wildlife

and Climate Change sector run by Central Govt./State Govt./Autonomous

Bodies/Public Sector.

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c) Methodology and Work Plan

Proposed methodology and work plan as indicated in the Presentation* &

Technical Proposal

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Total Marks 100

* All the bidders who submit their proposals would be invited for a detailed presentation. The

Team leader indicated in the proposed team is expected to make the presentation. The purpose of

proposal presentation is to enable the Ministry to seek clarifications and gain a better

understanding about the team and the approach to the assignment.

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Section 4: Technical Proposal

The Technical Proposal should contain the following documents:

4.1 Cover Letter

In the cover letter, the bidder should confirm the following:

Confirm that all personnel listed in the technical proposal will be available to provide the

required services for the duration of the contract as set-out in the technical proposal.

Confirm that the technical and financial proposals are valid period as prescribed in the Proposal.

Confirm that the bidder has not indulged in any corrupt or fraudulent practices in preparing

this proposal.

Confirm that the person signing the cover letter and the proposal has been duly authorized

to do so.

Cover letter to contain the name, address, telephone and fax number and email ID of the

authorized person with whom Ministry to communicate.

Confirm that the bidder will bear all costs incurred in connection with the preparation and

submission of the proposal and to bear any further pre-contract costs.

Confirm that the terms and conditions laid out in the RFP document are acceptable.

Confirm that, if the financial Proposal is accepted, will commence and complete delivery of

all services specified in the contract within the time frame stipulated.

4.2 Bidder/ Firm’s profile, in general

4.3 Key Personnel

The team engaged for the assignment should have an appropriate mix of experience and expertise

in India with respect to evaluation of Projects/ Schemes in Environment, Forestry, Wildlife and

Climate Change run by Central Govt./State Govt./Autonomous Bodies/Public Sector. The key

professional staff is also expected to be from technical background and also having the knowledge

for evaluation of Projects/ Schemes in Environment, Forestry, Wildlife and Climate Change sector

run by Central Govt./State Govt./Autonomous Bodies/Public Sector. The team shall comprise a

Team Leader and one Team Member. The bidder may propose additional members in their team

required, if any.

Note: The CV of key personnel should include name, nationality, profession/designation,

proposed position in the team, whether employee of the firm, number of years with the firm,

qualifications, date of birth, experience in the relevant fields. Any key personnel who is not a full

time employee of the firm to give an undertaking that he/she is available to undertake the tasks

allocated to him/her in the technical proposal. The CVs should be signed by the key personnel

confirming that the information given in the CV is correct.

4.4 Experience of the Bidder/Firm

The bidder should give the details of the projects/assignments undertaken during the last 5 years

only, in detail (including name of assignment, name/address of employer, date of award of

assignment, date of completion of assignment, nature of the assignment, value of the assignment,

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scope/geographical coverage of the assignment and role of the bidder/firm viz. prime consultant,

sub-consultant, consortium member etc.)

4.5 Proposed methodology and work plan.

4.6 Matters not appropriate in any other appendix, e.g. Joint Ventures, Disclosures, conflict of

Interest etc. may also be mentioned in this Section.

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Section- 5 – Financial Proposal

5.1 Bid Security

5.1.1 Bid Security of ₹ 1 lakh by way of Demand Draft/Banker’s cheque payable in the name of

DDO, MoEF&CC shall be furnished by the bidder at the time of responding to the Proposal. Bid

Security must be valid up to 120 days after the last date of submission of proposal and the same

will be returned to the un-successful bidders after completion of selection process. Bid Security

should be part of Technical Proposal.

5.1.2 The bid security of the successful bidder will be discharged upon the bidder executing the

contract and furnishing the performance guarantee security.

5.2 Format for submission of the Financial Proposal:-

To,

Economic Advisor,

6th Floor, Agni Wing,

Indira Paryavaran Bhawan,

Jorbagh, MoEF&CC

New Delhi- 110003.

Dear Sir,

We, the undersigned, offer to provide the services to undertake an evaluation of Central Sector

Schemes (Group. No....) in accordance with your Request for Proposal dated [Insert Date] and our

Technical Proposal. Our attached Financial Proposal is for the sum of [Insert amount(s) in words

and figures]. This amount is exclusive of the local indirect taxes, service tax and duties.

Our Financial Proposal shall be binding upon us subject to the modifications resulting from

Contract negotiations, up to expiration of the validity period of the Proposal, i.e. before the date

indicated in Section-1.

We undertake that, in competing for (and, if the award is made to us, in executing) the above

contract, we will strictly observe the laws against fraud and corruption in force in India namely

“Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988”.

We acknowledge the right of the Ministry to reject our Bid without assigning any reason or

otherwise and hereby waive, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, our right to

challenge the same on any account whatsoever.

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We offer a Bid Security of ₹ 1 lakh (Rupees One Lakh only) to the Ministry in accordance with

the Proposal Document.

The Bid Security in the form of * is attached.

We understand you are not bound to accept any Proposal you receive.

Yours sincerely,

Authorized Signature [In full and initials]:

Name and Title of Signatory:

Name of Bidder:

Address:

NOTE- The Bidder should quote the total lump sum price for providing the services included in

the TOR exclusive of local indirect taxes, service tax and duties.

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Section 6

Terms of References (ToR)

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) is the nodal agency in the

administrative structure of the Central Government for the planning, promotion, co-ordination and

overseeing the implementation of India's environmental and forestry policies and programmes.

The primary concerns of the Ministry are implementation of policies and programmes relating to

conservation of the country's natural resources including its lakes and rivers, its biodiversity, forests

and wildlife, ensuring the welfare of animals, and the prevention and abatement of pollution. While

implementing these policies and programmes, the Ministry is guided by the principle of sustainable

development and enhancement of human well-being.

The Ministry also serves as the nodal agency in the country for the United Nations Framework

Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification

(UNCCD), United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), South Asia Co-operative Environment

Programme (SACEP), International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) and for

the follow-up of the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED). The

Ministry is also entrusted with issues relating to multilateral bodies such as the Commission on

Sustainable Development (CSD), Global Environment Facility (GEF) and of regional bodies like

Economic and Social Council for Asia and Pacific (ESCAP) and South Asian Association for

Regional Co-operation (SAARC) on matters pertaining to the environment.

The broad objectives of the Ministry are:

a) Conservation and survey of flora, fauna, forests and wildlife

b) Prevention and control of pollution

c) Afforestation and regeneration of degraded areas

d) Protection of the environment and

e) Mitigation and adaptation to climate change

These objectives are well supported by a set of legislative and regulatory measures, aimed at the

preservation, conservation and protection of the environment. Besides the legislative measures, the

National Conservation Strategy and Policy Statement on Environment and Development, 1992; NGT

Act 2010, National Forest Policy, 1988; Policy Statement on Abatement of Pollution, 1992; and the

National Environment Policy, 2006 also guide the Ministry's work.

As per the to the Cabinet Secretary‘s D.O. letter No. 1/50/1/2016-Cab. dated 19th December, 2017

and Department of Expenditure O.M. No. 66(59)/PFC-II/2018, an independent third party evaluation

of all continuing schemes is mandatory before the appraisal and approval by appropriate authority.

The Development Monitoring and Evaluation Division, MoEF&CC to complete the third party

evaluation for all Schemes of the Ministry being financed by Public funds, implemented during 2017-

18 to 2019-20, to determine their effectiveness in achieving the desired outcomes. As per directions

of NITI Aayog vide D.O. letter no. I-190011/33/2019-DMEO dated 12th Feb, 2019 only the Central

Sector Schemes will be evaluated by Ministries and the Centrally Sponsored Schemes will not be

evaluated by the Ministry. The approved groupings for the evaluation of Central Sector Schemes are

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as follows:

Along with Common TORs, each schemes is briefly mentioned along with objectives, outcomes,

outputs, budget allocations, to be till 2019-20, Scheme specific TORs if any for the better

understanding of the scheme for Evaluation. Each evaluation agency with respect to each sub-scheme

is expected to evaluate as per the Terms of References as under;

Common Terms of References (ToRs) for Evaluation:

The following terms of references have been approved by MoEF&CC and would be applied to all

evaluation studies to be conducted by third party agencies for center sector schemes. Third party

would require to submit their reports for each scheme as per the template provided as in the next

section and Explanatory Memorandum.

On Financial Performance:

1. To critically evaluate budgetary outlay, utilization of funds, along with capital and revenue

composition, surrender of funds/ shortfalls, if any.

2. To explore avenues of generating funds/ suggestions for making schemes/ institutes self-

sustainable wherever applicable.

On Physical Performance:

1. To assess Targets set in EFCs/SFCs and achievements (2017-18 to 2019-20), against the

backdrop of the Annual Plan of Operations and the base line status at inception of the scheme

2. To examine the extent of use of technology in implementing schemes.

3. To review the extent to which a scheme has been successful in fulfilling the objectives of this

Ministry.

4. To consider the recommendations mentioned in the report of evaluation committee constituted

for Review of the XII Plan Schemes of the MoEF&CC and third party evaluation study.

Table no.: 01 Umbrella Category and Sub-Scheme there under;

I Environment Protection (EP)

1 Pollution Abatement

2 Hazardous Substances Management

3 Control of Pollution

II Environment Conservation (EC)

1 Eco-Task Force

2 Climate Change Action Plan

3 National Adaptation Fund

4 National Coastal Mission (including EAP)

III Decision Support Systems (DSS)

1 Environmental Information Systems (ENVIS)

2 R&D for Conservation and Development

3 National Mission on Himalayan Studies

IV Environmental Awareness and Capacity Building (EACB)

1 Forestry Training and Capacity Building

2 Environmental Education, Awareness and Training

including Media, Publicity & Information

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5. On Performance related to Implementation and other issues:

6. To determine the deficiencies in implementing the schemes.

7. To examine the mid-course corrections undertaken, if any

8. To re-determine the role of Centre/State Governments/ Agencies related to implementation of

scheme

9. To review the coverage of the scheme.

10. To assess the inter-Ministerial deployment of funds towards common purpose wherever

applicable, and its effectiveness

11. To compare with the best practices followed in other countries, wherever applicable

12. To appraise the scheme’s potential in achieving India’s Intended Nationally Determined

Contributions (INDCs) & SDGs

13. To undertake a ‘SWOT’ analysis, and recommend the future road map for the scheme –

medium term/long term

14. To suggest any further rationalization of Schemes

15. Any other related issues

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Template for Evaluation of Central Sector Scheme:

(Scheme Name..............)

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

2. OVERVIEW OF THE SCHEME

2.1 BACKGROUND OF THE SCHEME

a. Brief writes up on the scheme including Objectives, Implementation Mechanism, and Scheme

architecture/design

b. Name of sub-schemes/components

c. Year of commencement of scheme

d. Present status with coverage of scheme (operational/non-operational)

e. Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Served

f. National Development Plans (NDP) Served

2.2 Budgetary allocation and expenditure pattern of the scheme

Sub-

scheme/

component

(Year-1) (Year 2) (Year 3) (Year 4) (Year 5)

BE RE Actual BE RE Actual BE RE Actual BE RE Actual BE RE Actual

2.3 Summary of past evaluation since inception of scheme

Year of Evaluation Agency hired for

Evaluation

Recommendations

made and accepted

Recommendations made

but not accepted

3. METHODOLOGY

3.1 Approach (Methodology adopted), Division of country into 9 Biogeographical regions as classified by the

Ministry

3.2 Sample size and sample selection process, tools used: field study/ questionnaire, primary and

secondary data.

4. OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY

4.1 Performance of the scheme based on the Output/Outcome indicators.

4.2 Additional parameters

a) Coverage of beneficiaries

State District

Urban Rural Urban Rural

Male Female Male Female Male Female Male Female

SC/ST SC/ST SC/ST SC/ST SC/ST SC/ST SC/ST SC/ST

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b) Implementation mechanism

c) Training / Capacity building of administrators/ facilitators

d) IEC activities

e) Asset/ Service creation& its maintenance plan

f) Benefits (individual, community)

g) Convergence with scheme of own Ministry/ Department or of other Ministry/ Department.

4.3 Gaps in achievement of outcomes

4.4 Key Bottlenecks & Challenges

4.5 Input Use Efficiency

5. OBSERVATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

5.1 Thematic Assessment

5.2 Externalities

6. CONCLUSION

6.1 Issues & Challenges

6.2 Vision for the future

6.3 Recommendation for scheme with reasons

7. REFERENCES

8. APPENDICES

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EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM

2.1(A) Latest guidelines of the scheme may also be annexed.

2.1(b) Sub-schemes/ components which have separate budgetary allocations either through budget line or

through Detailed Demand for Grants (DDG) may also be listed along with component-wise budget

allocation.

2.1(d) Details of number of states/districts/villages where the scheme is functional may be included.

2.1 (e) & (f) May be linked with objective of the scheme.

2.2 If DDG makes allocations for certain items which are not shown as sub schemes/components, the same

may be separately indicated along with allocation in the table.

3.1 Complete list of states as classified by NSSO may be seen on its website.

4.1 Output / Outcome Indicators as proposed/ prepared by NITI Aayog may be considered. In the absence

of these, indicators as spelt out in SFC/ EFC memorandum during appraisal of the scheme may be utilized.

Output / Outcome Indicators (numbers or percentage) must be compared with base year value at all-time

points (periodicity) as per monitoring mechanism framework, also defined in SFC/EFC Memorandums.

4.2 (a) Tabulated information up to Tehsil / Block Level and if possible, up to village level may be provided.

4.2 (b) Focus should be on clarity of instructions, availability of scheme or programme guidelines, clear

definition of roles and responsibilities of functionaries and the number and nature of clarifications /

additional instructions issued w.r.t scheme guidelines.

4.2 (c) Details about training (PFMS /EAT Module, scheme’s portal or any other) with number of

interventions and levels at which these interventions were carried out may be included.

4.2 (d) Details about Stakeholders / Beneficiaries, details of campaigns, media, frequency, feedback etc.

may be included.

4.2 (g) Details about apparatus-manpower office transport etc. may be included. If there is no convergence,

NIL may be recorded.

4.3 These gaps could be attributed to absence of intervention/ non-performance of existing interventions.

4.4 Focus may be on Financial, administrative, Project Management and any other key Bottlenecks &

Challenges.

4.5 Details of (a) requirement of funds as Indicated in EFC / SFC in relation to actual allocation of funds

including timelines of release (b) requirement and allotment of manpower in implementation of scheme /

programme at various levels (PMU / Central / State) (c) involvement of private players Volunteers, non-

governmental organizations and local community etc. in the scheme may be provided.

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5.1 Thematic assessment should focus on Accountability, Transparency, Employment generation (direct /

indirect). Climate Change and sustainability, Role of TSP/ SCSP, Use of IT, Behavioral change in

stakeholder/beneficiary, R&D, Role, functions, involvement/ support of State govts. Cross cutting themes

can be assessed both through secondary data as well as primary. While conducting meta-analysis of existing

reports, the evaluator should actively review the cross-cutting themes. The primary data for cross cutting

themes will be elicited through specific questions and responses during the key informant interviews and

beneficiary surveys. For example, use of IT in scheme implementation, fund flow, monitoring and

evaluation can be assessed from interaction with concerned ministries/departments as well as states

officials. Similarly, gender mainstreaming can be assessed by introducing specific questions on changes in

knowledge, attitude and practices pertaining to gender equality, attributable to the CS intervention at hand,

through household survey.

5.2 Details of best practices, innovations or scheme / projects where best practices were replicated may be

provided.

6.3 It is essential to highlight the importance of recommendations made for the scheme. The evaluation

agency may provide recommendation for the scheme in any of the following categories (a) Continue in

existing form (b) Continue with some Modifications (suggest modifications) (c) scale up the scheme

(Financial/ Physical/ both) (d) Scale down the scheme (Financial/ Physical/ both) )e) Close (f) Merge with

another scheme as sub-scheme/component.

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DETAILS OF THE SCHEMES

IN

EACH CATEGORY

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CATEGORY– I

ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION (EP)

1.1. POLLUTION ABATEMENT SCHEME:

Background & Objectives:

Pollution Abatement Scheme is being implemented since the Seventh Five Year Plan (1990- 1995).

During the XII Plan, two other schemes, Development/ Promotion of Clean Technology & Waste

Minimization Strategies, and Common Effluent Treatment Plant (CETP) were merged with this

scheme.

Approved Outlay of the scheme is ₹ 70.0 crore for 3 years

Proposed duration of the scheme: Three years [FY 2017-18 to FY 2019-20]

The Scheme have following components:

a) Abatement of Pollution;

b) Existing and ongoing Common Effluent Treatment Plants (CETP) funded by the Ministry

c) Existing and ongoing projects funded under Development and Promotion of Clean

d) Technology and Waste Minimization Strategies

Objectives of the scheme include the following:

1. Lab upgradation/procurement of equipment’s- weaker SPCBs/PCCs

2. Salary support- scientific and technical staff of SPCBs of NE region and all PCCs

3. Construction of Office-cum-laboratory building- SPCBs of NE region and all weaker PCCs.

4. Capacity building of SPCBs/PCCs through semi-government organizations and NGOs

5. Capacity Building of SPCBs/PCCs including other environmental organizations by imparting

training and education through semi-Governmental Organizations and NGOs.

6. Awareness and education, seminars/workshops/conference, compliance assistance amongst

SMEs through CPCBs/SPCBs, semi-governmental organizations and NGOs.

7. Result oriented time bound Technical Studies for R&D, survey and documentation for

creation of environmental database and consultation in the area of pollution abatement

8. Demonstration/pilot Projects, including prototype development for Best Available

Technologies and Best Environmental Practices for waste prevention and minimization

strategies and control and abatement of pollution whose primary research has already been

completed and is ready for pilot scale demonstration.

9. Revival of the ECOMARK Scheme.

10. Formulation of Action Plan for control of air pollution in 100 Non-attainment cities.

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11. Formulation of Action Plan for control of pollution in 30 river stretches and 5 lakes.

12. Domestic component of Externally Aided Project

13. Funding to projects for Environmental Health.

14. Funding for ongoing CETP and CT projects.

Scope of the Scheme

1. Establishment of new CETPs in an industrial estate or a cluster of SSIs

2. Upgradation/modernization proposals for CETPs earlier financed through the MoEF&CC to

be considered for one-time funding provided time interval between the commission of the

existing CETP and the submission of proposal for upgradation should not be less than 7 yea

Outcome:

1. Strengthening of 5 SPCBs/PCCs each year by funding for Salary Support, Office cum

Laboratory Building and procurement of laboratory equipment.

2. 2-3 new projects under Environmental Health each year.

3. Performance based funding to 3-4 new innovative technologies for prevention, minimization,

control and abatement of air, water and any other industrial pollution.

4. At least 15-20 R&D projects are undertaken

5. Completion of the approximately 8 ongoing CETPs and generation of Effluent Treatment

Capacity

6. Completion of the approximately 25 ongoing CT projects.

7. Finalization of the Final Technical reports of the completed projects and Booklet as awareness

document.

Output:

Table No.2: Outputs of the Scheme

Component 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20

Funding to the

ongoing CETP

projects

Provide funding for 2

ongoing CETP projects

Complete the

ongoing 3 CETP

projects

Complete the

ongoing 3 CETP

projects.

Funding to the

ongoing CT projects

Provide funding for

ongoing 3 CT projects

Complete 7 ongoing

CT projects

Complete 7 ongoing

CT projects.

Funding for Ongoing

and New projects

under Assistance for

Abatement of

Pollution.

Provide funding for

strengthening of 5

SPCBs.

Take up 2-3 new

projects under

Environmental Health.

Provide funding for

strengthening of 5

SPCBs

Take up 2-3 new

projects under

Provide funding for

strengthening of 5

SPCBs.

Take up 2-3 new

projects under

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Component 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20

Environmental

Health.

Environmental

Health.

Performance based

funding to new

innovative

technologies for

prevention,

minimization, control

and abatement of air,

water and any other

industrial pollution

To take up 3-4 new

projects and to

disseminate outcome of

various completed

studies.

To take up 3-4 new

projects and to

disseminate

outcome of various

completed studies.

To finalise the Final

Technical report

and Booklet as

awareness

document.

To organize the

workshop/Training

programmes for

dissemination of the

outcome of the

project among the

entrepreneur

To take up 3-4 new

projects and to

disseminate

outcome of various

completed studies.

To finalise the Final

Technical report

and Booklet as

awareness

document.

To organize the

workshop/Training

programmes for

dissemination of the

outcome of the

project among the

entrepreneur

Formulation of Action

Plan for control of air

pollution in 100 Non-

attainment cities and

extend implementation

support.

Prepare action plan for

30 Cities.

Prepare action plan

for 30 Cities.

Prepare action plan

for 40 Cities.

Formulation of Action

Plan for control of

pollution in 30 river

stretches and 5 lakes

and extend

implementation

support.

Formulation of action

plan for 10 river

stretches.

Formulation of action

plan for 1 lake.

Formulation of

action plan for 10

river stretches.

Formulation of

action plan for 1

lake.

Formulation of

action plan for 10

river stretches.

Formulation of

action plan for 1

lake.

Financials:

Table No. 3 : The Budget Allocation of the Scheme

(₹ in crore)

Name of Scheme 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 Total

BE BE RE Actual BE RE Actual BE

Pollution Abatement 21.20 7.50 7.47 20.00 20.00 19.72 10.00 51.20

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1.2.HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES MANAGEMENT SCHEME

A. Background

Hazardous Substances Management (HSM) involves planning and overseeing

implementation of policies/ programs on management of chemical emergencies and hazardous

substances, promoting their safe handling, management and use of hazardous substances

(hazardous chemicals, hazardous and other wastes).

Such activities are being undertaken in the following major thrust areas:

i. Hazardous Waste Management

ii. E- Waste Management.

iii. Chemical safety.

iv. Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Management and Plastic Waste Management.

v. Bio-Medical Waste Management.

vi. International Conventions on Management of Hazardous Substances

The following sub-schemes/components are part of the Central Sector Scheme:

1) Innovative solution for municipal solid waste segregation, handling and treatment including

SAMPATTI - ‘Sustainable Management of Pre-owner Asset through Trade Initiatives’.

2) Capacity building of government agencies/organizations/department/civil society/institute

with respect to environmentally sound management of chemicals and wastes.

3) Organizing awareness program with various stakeholders for implementation of various

waste and chemicals management rules;

4) Innovative technologies for environmentally sound management of chemicals and wastes

(except municipal solid waste); and

5) Setting up facilities for management of biomedical waste and treatment, storage and disposal

of hazardous waste.

B. Objectives

i. Prevention & mitigation of damages to health and environment primarily from Hazardous

Substances.

ii. Promote safer handling and management of Hazardous Substances.

iii. Inventorization of wastes viz. Municipal solid waste, Biomedical waste, C&D waste, Plastic

Waste, Industrial Solid waste, e-waste;

iv. Integration of informal sector with recycling/recovery centers;

v. Establishing institution framework for management of hazardous chemicals including chemical

accidents to minimize the environmental impacts; and

vi. Capacity building in various sectors such as waste collection/transportation /recycling/ recovery/

disposal including aspects such as technology, skill, environmental safeguards, research, etc.

vii. Awareness of stakeholders for implementation of rules on waste management; and

viii. Promotion of innovative technologies for management of chemicals and waste.

ix. Setting up facilities for management of biomedical waste (CBMWTF) and treatment, storage and

disposal (TSDF) for hazardous waste.

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C. Outcome:

(i) Inventory of the quantity wastes viz. Municipal solid waste, Biomedical waste, C&D waste,

Plastic Waste, Industrial Solid waste, e-waste.

(ii) Innovative technologies for segregation, handling and treatment of municipal solid waste

including setting up of waste banks for collection of segregated waste.

(iii) Identification of cost-effective, eco-friendly and innovative technology for treatment of various

waste streams (Municipal solid waste, Biomedical waste, C&D waste, Plastic Waste, Industrial

Solid waste, e-waste).

(iv) Training of personnel on waste management w.r.t. awareness, safety, environmentally sound

technology, skill development, entrepreneurship, etc.

(v) Development of Centre for Excellence in the institutions for management, training, consulting

and mentoring the country in the field of Hazardous Chemicals, Waste Management, Fly Ash

Utilization and Chemical Accidents Management.

(vi) Creation of National Cell for International Convention on Chemicals and Waste.

(vii) Number of studies conducted on chemicals and waste management.

(viii) Development of various tools supporting chemicals and waste management.

(ix) Number of facilities i.e. TSDF and CBMWTF established.

D. Output:

Table No. 4: Outputs of the Scheme

Components Year 1 Year 2 Year 3

Physical Financial Physical Financial Physical Financial

SAMPATTI -

‘Sustainable Management

of Pre-owner Asset

through Trade Initiatives’

: Innovative solutions for

municipal solid waste

segregation, handling and

treatment

The new

projects

are likely

to be

approved

under the

scheme.

₹

10

Crores

To

pursue

the

ongoing

projects

as well as

the new

projects

is likely

to be

approved

under the

scheme.

₹

10 Crores

To

pursue

the

ongoing

projects

as well as

the new

projects

is likely

to be

approved

under the

scheme.

₹

10Crore

Capacity building of

government

agencies/organizations/de

partment/civil

society/institute with

respect to

environmentally sound

management of chemicals

and wastes.

Ongoing

sub-

scheme

on

maintena

nce of

software

and

website

on

₹

5 Crores

Ongoing

sub-

scheme

on

maintena

nce of

software

and

website

on

₹

7.5

Crores

Ongoing

sub-

scheme

on

maintena

nce of

software

and

website

on

₹

7.5

Crores

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chemical

and

waste

manage

ment.

Two

training

programs

of 100

personne

l on

chemical

accidents

through

SPCB

Two

trainings

of 100

personne

l engaged

in solid

waste

manage

ment

through

SPCB

Five

Skill

Develop

ment

trainings

50

person

each 250

person

chemical

and

waste

manage

ment.

Three

training

programs

of 150

personne

l on

chemical

accidents

through

SPCB

Five

trainings

programs

of 250

personne

l engaged

in solid

waste

manage

ment

through

SPCB

Five

Skill

Develop

ment

trainings

50

person

each 250

person

Funding

to centre

for

excellenc

chemical

and

waste

manage

ment.

Three

training

programs

of 150

personne

l on

chemical

accidents

through

SPCB

Five

training

programs

of 250

personne

l engaged

in solid

waste

manage

ment

through

SPCB

Five

Skill

Develop

ment

trainings

50

person

each 250

person

Funding

of centre

for

excellenc

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Identific

ation of

centre for

excellenc

e

for

national

capacity

building

for

multilate

ral

environ

mental

agreeme

nts on

chemical

s and

waste

e for

national

capacity

building

for

multilate

ral

environ

mental

agreeme

nts on

chemical

s and

waste

e for

national

capacity

building

for

multilate

ral

environ

mental

agreeme

nts on

chemical

s and

waste

Organizing awareness

program with various

stakeholders for

implementation of various

waste and chemicals

management rules.

Preparati

on of

media

clips,

advertise

ments,

brochure

s, etc.

Organiza

tion of

two

Awarene

ss

campaig

ns and

worksho

ps of

stake

holders

₹

5 Crores

Broadcas

t through

various

media

such as

social,

televisio

ns, radio,

newspap

er etc.

Organiza

tion of

five

Awarene

ss

campaig

ns and

worksho

ps of

stake

holders

Creation

of

₹

7.5

Crores

Broadcas

t through

various

media

such as

social,

televisio

ns, radio,

newspap

er etc.

Organiza

tion of

five

Awarene

ss

campaig

ns and

worksho

ps of

stake

holders

₹

7.5

Crores

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Creation

of

website

for

informati

on of

public

with

FAQs.

Advertis

ement

will also

be done

in

collabora

tion with

other

stakehol

ders by

sharing

the cost.

website

for

informati

on of

public

with

FAQs

and

updates

on waste

manage

ment

Innovative technologies

for environmentally

sound management of

chemicals and wastes

(except municipal solid

waste).

Assessm

ent and

appraisal

of the

proposal

s

received

under the

sub-

scheme

Release

of funds

to the

approved

projects.

₹

5 Crores

Assessm

ent and

appraisal

of the

proposal

s

received

under the

sub-

scheme

Release

of funds

to the

approved

projects.

₹

7.5

Crores

Release

of funds

to the

approved

projects

and

monitor

its

progress

₹

7.5

Crores

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Setting up facilities for

management of

biomedical waste and

treatment, storage and

disposal of hazardous

waste.

New

projects

for

setting

up

facilities

for

manage

ment of

biomedic

al waste

(CBMW

TF) and

treatment

, storage

and

disposal

(TSDF)

for

hazardou

s waste.

₹

10

Crores

To

pursue

the

ongoing

projects

as well as

the new

projects

is likely

to be

approved

under the

scheme.

₹

10 Crores

To

pursue

the

ongoing

projects

as well as

the new

projects

is likely

to be

approved

under the

scheme.

₹

10

Crores

E. Financials:

Table No. 5: The Budget Allocation of the Scheme

(₹ in crores)

Sl.

No

.

Name of Scheme 2017-18 2018-19 2019

-20 Total


3

Hazardous

Substances

Management 54.32 75.50 72.26 15.00 13.0 12.96 15.00 84.32

F. Key Deliverables of the Scheme:

1. Covering above scope and expected outputs.

2. Progress Report of the project to be submitted containing clear roadmap/ strategies to evaluate the

scheme in an effective and efficient manner.

3. Listing the drawbacks, merits, demerits, bottlenecks

4. To evaluate:

a. Inventory of the quantity wastes viz. Municipal solid waste, Biomedical waste, C&D waste,

Plastic Waste, Industrial Solid waste, e-waste.

b. Innovative technologies for segregation, handling and treatment of municipal solid waste

including setting up of waste banks for collection of segregated waste.

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c. Identification of cost-effective, eco-friendly and innovative technology for treatment of

various waste

streams (Municipal solid waste, Biomedical waste, C&D waste, Plastic Waste, Industrial Solid

waste, e-waste).

d. Training of personnel on waste management w.r.t. awareness, safety, environmentally

sound technology, skill development, entrepreneurship, etc.

e. Development of Centre for Excellence in the institutions for management, training,

consulting and mentoring the country in the field of Hazardous Chemicals, Waste

Management, Fly Ash Utilization and Chemical Accidents Management.

f. Creation of National Cell for International Convention on Chemicals and Waste.

g. Number of studies conducted on chemicals and waste management.

h. Development of various tools supporting chemicals and waste management.

i. Number of facilities i.e. TSDF and CBMWTF established.

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1.3.CONTROL OF POLLUTION

Background

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) is a statutory organisation constituted in September, 1974

under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974. Further, CPCB was entrusted with powers

and functions under the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981. Subsequently CPCB was

delegated powers under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.

Approved Outlay of the Scheme is Rs. 907.46 crore

Proposed duration of the scheme: Two year (2018-19 to 2019-20)

Objective:

(a) Financial support to CPCB, SPCBs and PCCs for identified activities viz.Laboratory Development,

E-Governance and IT applications including online consent management, Online emission/effluent

monitoring systems, development of IT infrastructure, Training and Mass Awareness, Pollution

Assessment (Source monitoring, Monitoring of Ambient Air, water and Noise)

(b) Financial support for office operation and establishment of SPCBs and PCCs

(c) Salary support- scientific and technical staff of SPCBs and PCCs

(d) Capacity Building of SPCBs/PCCs including other environmental organizations by imparting

training and education through semi-Governmental Organizations and NGOs

(e) Awareness and education, seminars/workshops/conference, compliance assistance amongst SMEs

through CPCBs/SPCBs, semi-governmental organizations and NGOs

(f) Result oriented time bound R&D studies for control and abatement of pollution specifically air and

water pollution through CPCB/SPCBs/PCCs

(g) Formulation of Action Plan for control of air pollution in 100 Non-attainment cities through CPCB

(h) Formulation of Action Plan for control of pollution in 30 river stretches and 5 lakes through CPCB

(i) Funding to projects for Environmental Health

(j) Funding to NCAP

(k) Strengthening of air quality monitoring network – NAMP

(l) Strengthening of air quality monitoring network – CAAQMS

(m) Strengthening of National Ambient Noise Monitoring Network – NANMN

(n) Funding for Outreach Programmes

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The Scheme have following components:

a) Assistance for Abatement of Pollution to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and State

Pollution Control Boards/ Pollution Control Committee (SPCBs/ PCCs) in lieu of Water Cess funds

subsumed with GST with special provision to SPCBs/PCCs of weaker States/UTs and NE States

b) National Clean Air Programme (NCAP)

c) Operation and Maintenance of National Air Quality Monitoring Programme (NAMP) stations

d) Operation and Maintenance of Continuous Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations (CAAQMS)

e) National Ambient Noise Monitoring Network (NANMN) – strengthening and establishment New

Stations in Million Plus Cities

f) National Water Monitoring Programme

g) Outreach programmes

Outcomes:

1 Pollution Abatement

2 Providing financial support to CPCB and all State Pollution Control Boards/Pollution Control

Committee (SPCBs/ PCCs) as well as NE states in lieu of Water Cess

3 Funding to SPCBs/PCCs and NE States/ UTs for laboratory development, e-governance, IT

applications, pollution assessment, training and mass awareness, R&D activities, salary and

establishment

4 2-3 new projects under Environmental Health each year

5 Provide funding for augmenting of 500 NAMP stations

6 Funding O&M cost to CPCB for NAMP

7 Provide funding for SAS for 50 non-attainment cities

8 Provide funding for augmenting of 75 CAAQMS

9 Funding O&M cost to CPCB for CAAQMS

10 Funding to CPCB for Monitoring of PM2.5

11 Funding to CPCB for AQMP for 50 non-attainment cities

12 Funding to CPCB, SPCBs/PCCs and NE States/UTs for capacity building

13 Installation of 52 Noise Monitoring Stations by CPCB

14 Reimbursement to CPCB for water quality monitoring to 29 States and 6 UT 10-15 R&D study

15 Finalization of the Final Technical reports of the completed projects and Booklet as awareness

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document

16 Preparation & implementation action plan for 70 Cities

17 Formulation & implementation of action plan for 20 river stretches

18 Formulation of action plan for 4 lakes

19 15 Stakeholder’s consultations / meetings, 9 Interaction with common people and 9 Pollution

campaigns & Field survey

Outputs:

Table: 6 : Output of the scheme

Component 2018-

19

2019-20

Funding to projects under

scheme

‘Providing financial support

to CPCB and State Pollution

Control Boards/ Pollution

Control Committee

(SPCBs/ PCCs) in lieu of

Water Cess ‘

Provide funding for

utilization on

programme and

activities related to the

prevention and

control of pollution

of 22 SPCBs and 5

PCC

Provide funding for utilization

on programme and activities

related to the prevention and

control of pollution of all 22

SPCBs and 5 PCC

Funding for Ongoing and New

projects under Assistance

for Abatement of Pollution.

Provide funding for

strengthening of 5

weaker SPCBs.

Take up 2-3 new

projects under

Environmental

Health.

Provide funding for

strengthening of 5 weaker

SPCBs.

Take up 2-3 new projects under

Environmental Health.

Funding to NCAP Provide funding for

augmenting of 500

NAMP stations

SAS for 50 non-

attainment cities

Provide funding for

augmenting of 75

CAAQMS

Monitoring of PM2.5

AQMP for 50

non- attainment cities

Capacity building

Provide funding for

augmenting of 500 NAMP

stations

SAS for 50 non- attainment

cities

Provide funding for

augmenting of 75 CAAQMS

Monitoring of PM2.5

AQMP for 50 non-

attainment cities

Capacity building

O&M of NAMP stations O&M to 12

SPCBs/PCC

O&M to 13

SPCBs/PCC

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Component 2018-

19

2019-20

O&M of CAAQMS CAAQMS in 3

Million- Plus Cities

CAAQMS in 5 State

Capitals

CAAQMS in 6

UT Capitals

CAAQMS in 2

Polluted Cities

CAAQMS in 1

Eco

Cities

CAAQMS in 3 Million- Plus

Cities

CAAQMS in 5 State Capitals

CAAQMS in 6 UT Capitals

CAAQMS in 2 Polluted Cities

CAAQMS in 1 Eco

cities

Funding for National Ambient

Noise Monitoring Network

(NANMN)

Installation of 52

Noise Monitoring

Stations

O&M

Installation of 52 Noise

Monitoring Stations

O&M

Funding to National Water

Monitoring Programme

Reimbursement for

water

quality monitoring to

15

State/UT

Reimbursement for water

quality monitoring to 15

State/UT

R & D Studies for

Pollution Abatement

7 R & D Studies 8 R & D Studies

Formulation and

implementation of

Action Plan for control

of air pollution in 100

Non-attainment cities

and extend

implementation

support

Preparation

implementation

action plan for 30

Cities.

Preparation

implementation action plan for

40 Cities.

Formulation and

implementation of Action Plan

for control of pollution in 30

river stretches and 5 lakes and

extend

implementation support

Formulation

& implementation of

action plan for 10

river stretches.

Formulation of

action plan for 2 lake.

Formulation&

implementation action plan of

10 for river stretches.

Formulation action plan

of 2 for

Lake.

Funding for Outreach

Programmes

5

Stakeholder’s

consultations

/ meetings

3 Interaction with

common people;

3 Pollution

campaigns

& Field survey

5 Stakeholder’s

consultations /

meetings

3 Interaction with common

people;

3 Pollution campaigns

& Field survey

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Financial:

Table No. 7 Budget Allocation of the Scheme (₹ in crore)

Name of Scheme 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 Total BE

Control of

Pollution

BE RE Actual BE RE Actual BE

- - - - 5.00 4.95 460.00 460.00

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TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR EVALUATION

OF

CATEGORY - II

ENVIRONMENT CONSERVATION (EC)

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2.1 ECO-TASK FORCE SCHEME

A. Objectives

1. The Ecological Task Force (ETF) scheme was conceptualized by the Ministry of Defense in 1982 for

ecological restoration of terrains, rendered difficult either due to severe degradation or remote location

or difficult law and order situation. The scheme also envisages for soil conservation and water

resources management techniques. It serves to secure the involvement of ex-servicemen for

productive work and to create employment for retired army personnel mainly in the rural areas. The

Scheme is implemented in collaboration with three agencies namely, Ministry of Defense, Ministry

of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and the concerned State Government where the ETF

Battalions are functioning. Each Battalion has been raised through SFC approval under the

Chairmanship of Secretary (EF&CC).

2. The Battalions take up assignments in the ecologically fragile and sensitive areas as per the requirements

of the concerned State Government. An area of 10200 ha in different states is proposed to be afforested

during three years (2017-2020). The scheme is not location specific. At present six ETF battalions are

being supported under the Scheme in a) Uttarakhand, b) Rajasthan, c) Jammu & Kashmir and d)

Assam.

3. The details of Battalions along with the area of operation are given in Table:

Table No.:8 - Details of ETF Battalions along with the area of operation

Sl.

No.

TA Bn ID

No.

For year Location Area to be

covered

approx.(In

Hectares)

Saplings to be

planted (In

lakhs)

1 127 ETF

Bn

2017-2020 Shivalik Hills

(Uttarakhand)

1200 12.00

2 128 ETF

Bn

2017-2020 Rajasthan Cannal (Bajju) 1800 18.00

3 129 ETF

Bn

2017-2020 State of J & K 600 6.00

4 130 ETF

Bn

2017-2020 Pithoragarh (Uttarakhand) 1200 12.00

5 134 ETF

Bn

2017-2020 Sonitpur (West), Assam 2700 27.00

6 135 ETF

Bn

2017-2020 Haltugaon, Assam 2700 27.00

Total(6

bns)

4 States 10200 102.00

Land under difficult degraded forest traits is earmarked by State Forest Departments to the ETF

Battalions annually and eco-restoration costs including the cost of material plus sapling is also met by

SFDs.

4. The scheme of Eco Development Force is based on twin objectives of

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i. Ecological degeneration in difficult areas like deserts, terrains, mountain slopes.

ii. Creating employment opportunities for the ex-servicemen.

5. Proposed duration of the scheme: Three years

B. Scope of Work

a) ETF uses technical expertise of the respective State Forest Department (SFD) for its activities. The

major components of the scheme are:

i. Ecological Restoration of Terrains

ii. Soil Conservation

iii. Water Management Techniques

iv. Plantation of Saplings and fencing etc.

v. Meaningful employment of Ex-serviceman.

C. Outcome:

The outcome of the scheme can be measured by area which has been ecologically restored by taking

up plantation over such fragile and degraded lands in difficult terrain. So far under ETF 55188 ha

area has been brought under plantations by planting 530.26 lakh numbers of saplings. In addition to

afforestation, another outcome of this scheme is providing employment to ex-servicemen. Apart from

the ecological impact, due to the availability of abundant grass and leaf fodder for cattle the health

and milk yield has improved thereby generating employment for the local public including women.

Continuation of the scheme will bring about environmental improvement and ecological restoration

thus having a positive impact on the environment.

D. Key Deliverables of the Scheme:

a) Taking up plantation over such fragile and degraded lands in difficult terrain.

b) Covering above scope and expected outputs.

c) Preparing the draft report which shall contain clear roadmap/ strategies to evaluate the scheme in

an effective and efficient manner.

d) Listing the drawbacks, merits, demerits, bottlenecks

E. Output: The Battalions take up assignments in the ecologically fragile and sensitive areas as per the

requirements of the concerned State Govt. An area of 10200 ha in different States is proposed to be

afforested during next three years (Battalion-wise), as per the details given below:


Unit Year State Area to be covered

approx.

(In Hectares)

Saplings to be

planted (In lakhs)

127 ETF Bn(TA) 2017-20 Uttarakhand 1200 12.00

128 ETF Bn(TA) 2017-20 Rajasthan 1800 18.00

129 ETF Bn(TA) 2017-20 J &K 600 6.00

130 ETF Bn(TA) 2017-20 Uttarakhand 1200 12.00

134 ETF Bn(TA) 2017-20 Assam 2700 27.00

135 ETF Bn(TA) 2017-20 Assam 2700 27.00

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F. Financials:


(₹ in crore)

Name of Scheme 2017-18 2018-19 2019-

20

Total

BE


Eco-Task Force 30.00 120.00 120.00 67.50 112.85 112.85 75.00 172.50

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2.2 CLIMATE CHANGE ACTION PLAN

A. Background

a) The Ministry formulated India’s climate change policies in line with National Action Plan on Climate

Change (NAPCC), “Climate Change Action Programme (CCAP)”, which was approved by the

Cabinet in January 2013 for implementation in the XII Five Year Plan as a Central Scheme.

b) The scheme was created to strengthen the scientific and analytical capacity for assessment of climate

change in the country, formulate adequate response measures to the challenge and implement the

activities/programmes in order to achieve sustainable development.

c) Approved Outlay of the scheme is ₹ 290.0 crore for 3 years

d) Proposed duration of the scheme: Three years (2017-18 to 2019-20)

B. Objectives

i. Build and support capacity at Central & State levels to assess climate change, formulate

adequate response measures and implement relevant activities

ii. Create and strengthen scientific & analytical capacity for assessment of climate change in the

country

iii. Establish appropriate institutional framework for scientific & policy initiatives

iv. Implementation of climate related actions in the context of sustainable development

v. The objective of NCAP is:

• Understanding role of carbonaceous aerosols in regional climate change over

India using source measurement, modelling and impact analysis

• Developing national carbonaceous aerosols emission inventory, emission

measurement in four sectors (residential, diesel transport, agriculture field

burning & brick production)

• Modeling for source apportionment and regional transport

• Understanding influence on clouds & rainfall.

C. Scope of Work

i. Coordination of implementation of National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) –

nodal Ministry for coordinating implementation of the National Missions and giving

inputs and support to Prime Minister’s Council on Climate Change and to Executive

Committee on Climate Change

ii. National Carbonaceous Aerosols Programme (NCAP) -Consortium of 17 institutes –

Understand role of carbonaceous aerosols in regional climate change over India using

source measurement, modeling and impact analysis; Developing national carbonaceous

aerosols emission inventory, emission measurement in four sectors (residential, diesel

transport, agriculture field burning & brick production); Modeling for source

apportionment and regional transport; Understanding influence on clouds &rainfall

iii. Long Term Ecological Observatories (LTEO) Programme – to create a network of field

sites for undertaking observations to study effects of climate change with a total outlay of

₹ 40 crore for five yea₹ Different agencies will conduct studies on identified themes across

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eight sites.

iv. Coordinated Studies on Climate Change in North Eastern Region (CSCCNER) – to

undertake studies on impacts of Climate Change in North Eastern India in the areas of

Forests, Biodiversity, Water, Agriculture, Human Settlements and develop mitigation and

adaptation options for the region.

v. State Action Plan on Climate Change (SAPCC) – to enhance capacity at State level for

undertaking climate change activities in line with NAPCC and give financial support to

States for specific projects

vi. National Institute on Climate Change Studies & Actions (NICCSA) – An apex

autonomous institution to support and inform the Government & public in the area of

climate change– external funding of four million Euros by GIZ (Germany) for

technological support.

vii. International negotiations and contribution

viii. Capacity Building

ix. Other Administrative and Foreign travels.

D. Outcomes:

Table No. 11: Outcomes of the Scheme

Components

Year 2017-18 Year 2018-19 Year 2019-20

Physical Deliverables Physical Deliverables Physical Deliverables

(i) National

Carbonaceous

Aérosols

Programme

(NCAP)

a) Official Launch of

the NCAP program

at IIT Bombay by

Hon’ble Minister

(EF&CC)

b) Release of the

Program Document

on NCAP-

COALESCE.

b) Finalisation of

specification and

procurement of

equipment for field

sampling and

analysis of data.

a) Pre-operations

workshop for PM2.5

sampling, sampling

schedule, datasheet

templates

b) Pre-operations

workshop for source

sampling, instrument

inter-comparison

c) Emission inventory

compilation with

uncertainty analysis.

a) Workshop on

laboratory inter-

comparison for all

analytes and

Chemical analysis of

source and ambient

samples.

b) Long-term

simulations and

analysis; Modelling

sensitivity of

radiative forcing to

sources and mixing

state; transport

pathways to

Himalaya.

c) Receptor modelling

exercises

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Components

Year 2017-18 Year 2018-19 Year 2019-20


d) Establishment of

Emission Inventory

data portal.

(ii) Long Term

Ecological

Observatories for

Climate Change

Studies

a) Identification of

institutions

undertaking the

studies

b) Identification of

Network of field

sites for

undertaking long

term observations

to study effects of

climate change

across 8 ecological

regions.

c) Establishment of

Automated

Weather Stations

across LTEO sites

a) Launch of

observations at project

sites

b) Inception Reports

a) Preparation of reports

on various thematic

areas.

b) Disseminations of

research findings.

(iii)Coordinated

Studies on

Climate Change

for North

Eastern Region

a) Studies on impacts

of climate change

on forests,

biodiversity, water,

agriculture &

human settlements

in North Eastern

States to be

awarded.

a) Creation of Knowledge

base to bridge existing

gap on CC impact,

adaptation &

mitigation and for

monitoring Climate

Change in NER owing

to its special

geographical and

ecological context.

a) Preparation of

reports on impacts of

climate change on

forests, biodiversity,

water, agriculture &

human settlements.

b) Dissemination of

research findings.

c) Development of

adaptation and

mitigation plans for

the region.

(iv) Coordination of

the National

a) Organization of

meetings of the

Prime Minister’s

a) Organization of

meetings of the Prime

Minister’s Council on

a) Organization of

meetings of the

Prime Minister’s

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Components

Year 2017-18 Year 2018-19 Year 2019-20


Action Plan on

Climate Change

Council on Climate

Change (PMCCC)

and Executive

Committee on

Climate Change

(ECCC) to review

the progress of

implementation of

the National

Missions under

NAPCC.

Climate Change

(PMCCC) and

Executive Committee

on Climate Change

(ECCC) to review the

progress of

implementation of the

National Missions

under NAPCC.

Council on

Climate Change

(PMCCC) and

Executive

Committee on

Climate Change

(ECCC) to review

the progress of

implementation of

the National

Missions under

NAPCC.

b) Organisation of

Workshops/Consu

ltations/training

programmes

(v) State Action Plan

on Climate

Change

a) Implementation of

demonstrations

projects at the

States.

b) Provide grants to

States for capacity

building under

SAPCC


demonstrations

projects at the States.


States for capacity

building under SAPCC


demonstrations

projects at the States.


States for capacity

building under

SAPCC

(vi) International

Negotiations &

Contributions

a) Participation at

Conference of the

Parties (COP 23)

to the United

Nations

Framework

Convention on

Climate Change

(UNFCCC) and

inter-sessional

a) Participation at

Conference of the

Parties (COP24) to the

United Nations

Framework

Convention on Climate

Change (UNFCCC)

and inter-sessional

meetings of the

UNFCCC

a) Participation at

Conference of the

Parties (COP25) to

the United Nations

Framework

Convention on

Climate Change

(UNFCCC) and

inter-sessional

meetings of the

UNFCCC

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Components

Year 2017-18 Year 2018-19 Year 2019-20


meetings of the

UNFCCC

b) Organization of

India Pavilion at

the COP23

c) Financial

contributions to

UNFCCC and

Kyoto Protocol for

the year 2017-

2018

d) Participation/orga

nizing meetings

with coalition

groups eg G-77,

BASIC, LMDC

b) Organization of India

Pavilion at the COP24.

c) Financial contributions

to UNFCCC and Kyoto

Protocol for the year

2018-2019

d) Participation/organizin

g meetings with

coalition groups eg G-

77, BASIC, LMDC

b) Organization of India

Pavilion at the

COP25.

c) Financial

contributions to

UNFCCC and Kyoto

Protocol for the year

2019-2020

d) Participation/organiz

ing meetings with

coalition groups e.g.

G-77, BASIC,

LMDC

(vii) Capacity

Building

a) Support scientific

studies

b) Organization of

training

programmes/

conferences /

workshops at the

central, state and

levels sub-regional


studies

b) Organization of

Training programmes/

conferences /

workshops at the

central, state and levels

sub-regional


studies

b) Organization of

training

programmes/

conferences /

workshops at the

central, state and

levels sub-regional

(viii) Other

Administrative

and Foreign

Travels

Publications,

Advertisements,

Professional Fee etc

Publications,

Advertisements,


Publications,

Advertisements,


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E. Output:


Components

Year 2017-18 Year 2018-19 Year 2019-20

Physical

Deliverables

₹

in

cr

Physical

Deliverables

₹

in

cr

Physical

Deliverables

₹

in

cr

1. Coordinati

on of the

National

Action Plan

on Climate

Change

(NAPCC).

Organize

meeting of

the

Executive

Committee

on Climate

Change to

review the

progress of

implementat

ion of the

National

Missions

under

NAPCC.

....

(i) Organize

meeting of the

Prime Minister’s

Council on

Climate Change.

(ii) Organize

meeting of the

Executive

Committee on

Climate Change

to review the

progress of

implementation

of the National

Missions under

NAPCC.

(i) Organize

workshops/

consultations/trai

ning

programmes.

(iii)Prepare and

disseminate

knowledge

products.

0.10

(i) Organize

meetings of the

Executive

Committee on

Climate Change

to review the

progress of

implementation of

the National

Missions under

NAPCC.

(ii) Organize

Workshops/

Consultations/trai

ning programmes

(iii)Prepare and

disseminate

knowledge

products.

0.20

2. State

Action Plan

on Climate

Change

(SAPCC)

Support

demonstrati

on projects

for

implementat

ion of

activities

under

SAPCC,

mass

awareness &

training of

officials.

7.72 Support

demonstration

projects for

implementation of

activities under

SAPCC, mass

awareness & training

of officials.

7.73 Support

demonstration

projects for

implementation of

activities under

SAPCC, mass

awareness & training

of officials.

7.73

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Components

Year 2017-18 Year 2018-19 Year 2019-20

Physical

Deliverables

₹

in

cr

Physical

Deliverables

₹

in

cr

Physical

Deliverables

₹

in

cr

3. National

Institute for

Climate

Change

Studies &

Actions

(NICCSA).

Finalisation

of the way

forward to

set up

NICSSA

...

(i) Committee of

Secretaries to

approve and

decide on the

structure and

functions of the

NICCSA.

(ii) Infrastructure

setup for NICCSA

and initial

functioning of

institution.

0.50 (i) Support

preparation of

National

Communications

(NATCOM) to the

United Nations

Framework

Conventions on

Climate Change

(UNFCCC) and

Biennial Update

Reports (BUR)

(ii) Support

research studies

on climate

change issues.

(iii)Support socio-

economic,

technical and

analytical

studies.

0.50

4. National

Carbonace

ous

Aérosols

Programme

(NCAP)

(i) Official

Launch of

the

program

by the

Minister

and

Workshop

of 17

participati

ng

institutions

at IIT

Bombay

(ii) Release of

the

Program

Document

on the

Black

6.60 (i) Pre-operations

workshop for

PM2.5 sampling,

sampling

schedule,

datasheet

templates

(ii) Procurement of

equipment

required for

source samplings

(iii)Pre-operations

workshop for

source sampling,

instrument inter-

comparison,

(iv) Emission

inventory

compilation with

7.26 (i) Workshop on

laboratory inter-

comparison for all

analytes and

Chemical analysis

of source and

ambient samples.

(ii) Long-term

simulations and

analysis;

Modelling

sensitivity of

radiative forcing

to sources and

mixing state;

transport

pathways to

Himalaya.

7.99

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Components

Year 2017-18 Year 2018-19 Year 2019-20

Physical

Deliverables

₹

in

cr

Physical

Deliverables

₹

in

cr

Physical

Deliverables

₹

in

cr

Carbon

Research.

(iii)Recruitme

nt of staff

and

procureme

nt of

equipment

.

uncertainty

analysis.

(iii)Receptor

modelling

exercises

(iv) Establishment of

Emission

Inventory data

portal.

5. Long Term

Ecological

Observatori

es for

Climate

Change

Studies

(LTEO)

(i) Identify of

institutions

undertakin

g the

studies

(ii) Identify

Network

of field

sites for

undertakin

g long

term

observatio

ns to study

effects of

climate

change

across 8

ecological

regions.

(iii) Selection

of research

project

proposals

from

participati

ng

institutions

and award

of studies

(iv) Establish

Coordinati

4.40 (i) Establish

network of field

sites for

undertaking long

term observations

to study effects

of climate change

across 8

ecological

regions.

(ii) Implementation

of projects under

LTEO by various

institutions.

4.84 (i) Produce reports

on various

thematic areas.

(ii) Disseminations of

research findings.

5.32

50

Components

Year 2017-18 Year 2018-19 Year 2019-20

Physical

Deliverables

₹

in

cr

Physical

Deliverables

₹

in

cr

Physical

Deliverables

₹

in

cr

on Cell of

the LTEO

(v) Establish

Automated

Weather

Stations

across all

LTEO

sites

6. Coordinate

d Studies

on Climate

Change for

North

Eastern

Region

(CSCC

NER)

(i) Finalize

science

plan of the

studies

and

identify

thematic

areas

(ii) Identify

institutions

undertakin

g the

studies.

(iii)Selection

of research

proposals

award of

studies.

1.00 (i) Studies on

impacts of

climate change

on forests,

biodiversity,

water, agriculture

& human

settlements in

North Eastern

States

undertaken.

(ii) Create

knowledge base

to bridge existing

gap on CC

impact,

adaptation &

mitigation and

for monitoring

Climate Change

in NER owing to

its special

geographical and

ecological

context.

1.10 (i) Produce reports

on impacts of

climate change on

forests,

biodiversity,

water, agriculture

& human

settlements.

(ii) Dissemination of

research findings.

(iii)Development of

enhanced

adaptation and

mitigation plans

for the region.

1.21

7. Internation

al

Negotiation

s &

Contributio

ns

(i) Participat

ion at Pre-

COP23

18.0

0

(i) Participation at

Pre-COP24

(ii) Participation at

COP 24

19.3

0

(i) Participation at

Pre-COP25

(ii) Participation at

COP 25

21.2

8

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Components

Year 2017-18 Year 2018-19 Year 2019-20

Physical

Deliverables

₹

in

cr

Physical

Deliverables

₹

in

cr

Physical

Deliverables

₹

in

cr

(ii) Participat

ion at

COP 23

(iii)India

Pavilion

exhibition

at COP23

(iv) Participat

ion at

other

internatio

nal

negotiatio

ns

(iii)India Pavilion

exhibition at

COP24

(iv) Participation at

other

international

negotiations

(iii)India Pavilion

exhibition at

COP25

(iv) Participation at

other international

negotiations

8. Capacity

Building

Support

Projects on

Capacity

building.

1.00 Support Projects on

Capacity building.

1.00 Support Projects on

Capacity building.

1.00

9. Other

Administra

tive and

Foreign

Travels

Publications,

Advertisement

s, Professional

Fee etc 2.00

Publications,

Advertisements,


2.20 Publications,

Advertisements,


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F. Financials:

Table No. 13: The Budget Allocation of the Scheme (₹ in crore)



Climate Change Action Plan 40.00 33.00 26.86 40.00 40.00 33.17 40.00 120.00

G. Key Deliverables of the Schemes:

a. Covering above scope and expected outputs.

b. Progress Report of the project to be submitted containing clear roadmap/ strategies to

evaluate the scheme in an effective and efficient manner.

c. Listing the drawbacks, merits, demerits, bottlenecks

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2.3. NATIONAL ADAPTATION FUND SCHEME

A. Background

The National Adaptation Fund for Climate Change (NAFCC) is meant to assist National and

State level activities to meet the cost required for implementing the concrete adaptation measures and

programs in areas that are particularly vulnerable to the adverse effects of climate change. National

Adaptation Fund for Climate Change (NAFCC) was announced in interim budget for 2014-15. As per

the availability of budget, the funding will be provided on adaptation cost basis of projects and

programmes to address the adverse impacts of Climate Change. Accessing funds from NAFCC is done

by various Executing Entities through NABARD, which will act as National Implementing Entity (NIE).

NABARD as NIE will be responsible for overall implementation of the project through its regional

offices located in the states/UTs. Ministries/ Departments of Government of India and State Government

Departments are the executing entities eligible to submit proposals for accessing fund from NAFCC.

B. Objective:

The funds will be operated on the basis of criteria outlined in the Strategic Priorities, Policies and

Guidelines of the Adaptation Fund, specifically:

i. Level of vulnerability;

ii. Level of urgency and risks arising from delay;

iii. Ensuring access to the fund in a balanced and equitable manner;

iv. Lessons learned in project and program design and implementation to be captured;

v. Securing regional co-benefits to the extent possible, where applicable;

vi. Maximizing multi-sectoral or cross-sectoral benefits;

vii. Adaptive capacity to the adverse effects of climate change

C. Scope of Work

I. Funding concrete adaptation projects/programmes aligned with the relevant Missions under NAPCC

and the SAPCCs in agriculture, horticulture, agro-forestry, environment, allied activities, water,

forestry, urban, coastal and low-lying system, disaster management, human health, marine system,

tourism, habitat sector and other rural livelihood sectors to address climate change related issues.

II. Preparing and updating climate scenario, assessing vulnerability and climate impact assessment

III. Capacity building of various stakeholders on climate change adaptation and project cycle

management and developing knowledge network

I. Mainstreaming the approaches/ learnings from project/programme implementation through

knowledge Management.

II. Projects/programmes to be supported should have specific objective(s) and concrete outcome(s)

and output(s) that are measurable, monitor able, and verifiable.

D. Outcome:

Fund level outcome parameters will consist of the following:

a) Reduced key risks and adverse impacts of climate change in water and agriculture sectors

b) Maximized multi-sectoral, cross-sectoral benefits/co-benefits to meet the challenges of water and

food security

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c) Human development, poverty alleviation, livelihood security an enhanced awareness of

community

d) Strengthened institutional & individual capacity to reduce risks associated with climate-induced

socioeconomic and environmental losses

e) Strengthened awareness and ownership of adaptation and climate risk reduction processes at local

level

f) Increased adaptive capacity within relevant development and natural resource sectors

g) Increased ecosystem resilience in response to climate change and variability-induced stress

h) Diversified and strengthened livelihoods and sources of income for vulnerable people in targeted

areas

i) Improved policies and regulations that promote and enforce resilience measures

These outcomes/ benefits could be considered as indicators for evaluation of projects on annual and

planned basis.

E. Outputs:


Sectoral Components Year Total

Year 1

(2017-18)

Year 2

(2018-19)

Year 3

(2019-2020)

Physical

(No.)

₹

in

crore Physical

(No.)

₹

in

crore

Physical

(No.)

₹

in

crore

Physical

(No.)

₹

in

crore

Projects in agriculture

sector

11

103

15

114

15

126

41

343

Projects in water sector

Projects in forestry,

urban, coastal and low-

lying system, disaster

management, human

health, marine system,

tourism

Capacity building and

Project preparation

10

1.5

10

1.5

10

1.5

30

4.5

National conference /

workshop

2

2

2

6

Awareness/

information

dissemination

- 5 - 5 - 5 - 15

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Research and

Development

- 0 - 0 - 0 - 0

Establishing a

coordination and

monitoring unit and

administrative expenses

- 0.5 - 0.5 - 0.5 - 1.5

Total 364

F. Key Deliverables:

a. Covering above scope and expected outputs.

b. Progress Report of the project to be submitted containing clear roadmap/ strategies to

evaluate the scheme in an effective and efficient manner.

c. Listing the drawbacks, merits, demerits, bottlenecks.

d. To evaluate:

i. Reduction in key risks and adverse impacts of climate change in water and agriculture

sectors

ii. Increase in multi-sectoral, cross-sectoral benefits/co-benefits to meet the challenges of

water and food security

iii. Human development, poverty alleviation, livelihood security an enhanced awareness of

community

iv. To improve strengthen of institutional & individual capacity to reduce risks associated

with climate-induced socioeconomic and environmental losses

v. To improve awareness and ownership of adaptation and climate risk reduction processes

at local level

vi. To improve adaptive capacity within relevant development and natural resource sectors

vii. To improve ecosystem resilience in response to climate change and variability-induced

stress

viii. To diversify and strengthen livelihoods and sources of income for vulnerable people in

targeted areas

ix. To Improve policies and regulations that promote and enforce resilience measures

G. Financials:


(₹ in crores)

Sl.

No.



5

National

Adaptation Fund 110.00 108.25 119.41 110.00 110.00 109.78 100.00 320.00

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2.4. NATIONAL COASTAL MISSION SCHEME [Including EAP]

A. Background

1. Keeping in view of the importance of the coastal environment and to assist MoEF&CC in the

implementation of Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) Notification 2011 and Island Protection Zone (IPZ)

Notification, 2011, MoEF&CC undertook the implementation of the World Bank Assisted Integrated

Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) project.

2. The ICZM project has two components namely,

a) A National level component which covers establishment of Society of Integrated Coastal

Management (SICOM) and

b) National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management (NCSCM), as Registered Societies, mapping

of hazard line through Survey of India, shore line change mapping, sediment cell mapping, mapping of

ecologically sensitive areas etc., and State level component consisting of piloting ICZM in the coastal States

of Gujarat, Odisha and West Bengal.

B. Objective:

The objectives of the scheme include –

i. To develop the capacity and institutions to implement the Coastal Regulation Zone Notification,

1991 and achieve the objectives of integrated and sustainable coastal management as per the

National Environmental Policy 2006.

ii. To address the issues relating to climate change which have a major implication on the coastal

areas and coastal communities especially with respect to sea level rise and increased frequency of

cyclones and storm surges. Under the programme, an exercise of hazard mapping will be carried

out to protect the coastal people and infrastructure located in the coastal regions.

iii. To develop an institution to carry out studies and research in the area of coastal and marine

management.

iv. To conserve and protect the fragile coastal ecosystems such as the mangroves, brackish water

wetlands, coral reefs etc.

v. To control pollutions of coastal waters from land based sources.

vi. To demonstrate and pilot improved livelihood options of coastal communities threatened by

coastal hazard and pollution.

vii. To develop Integrated Coastal Zone Management plans for better management of coastal areas.

C. Scope of Work

The major components of the scheme are:

1. Mapping, delineation and demarcation of hazard lines and ecological Sensitive areas,

Environmentally Sensitive Areas (ESAs).

2. Delineation of coastal sediment cells for the entire mainland coast of India. Abatement in Coastal

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States/UTs Phase II of the project.

3. Capacity building of the MoEF and the State Coastal Zone Management Authorities and Nation-

wide training program for coastal zone management.

4. Setting up of a National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management in Gujarat facility in

Paradeep Odisha Gujarat, Odisha and West Bengal.

D. Outcomes:

As per the National DPR Para no 2.2 the key outcome indicators envisaged are:

i) The existence of an appropriate national institutional structure for guiding coordinating and

implementation of ICZM approaches

ii) The number of “knowledge benchmarks” showing improvement according to end- users of knowledge

services

iii) The number of completed pilot ICZM activities demonstrating cross sectorial and spatial integration and

iv) The number of other ICZM Plans initiated to replicate the lessons learnt.

The project is under implementation and has made remarkable achievements. The World Bank along

with the officials of SICOM, SPMUs, MoEF, State Departments monitor the project periodically and

report is submitted for action. Apart from the above, the project is periodically monitored by State

Steering Committees, and Governing Councils. NPMU is also appointing a third party Monitoring and

Evaluation Consultancy firm and consultants shall be on board from May 2017.The detailed result

framework with outcome indicators is placed at page no 23 to 28. All implementing agencies shall

provide latitude and longitude details for the activities carried out under ICZM Project and Google

imageries/photographs showing status before and after implementation of the activities under ICZM

Project.

E. Output:


Component

s

Year 2017-2020

Physical

Output (Major)

April 2017-March 2018

Physical

Output (Major)

April 2018 to March 2019

Physical

Output (Major)

April 2019 to March

2020

Financials(BE) Financials (BE) Financials(BE)

Recurr

ing

Non-recurring Recurr

ing

Non-recurring Recur

ring

Non-

recurring

74.90 366.98 44.80 40.00 45.00 1.70

National

Component

(a)Hazard line Mapping of east

coast of 37000 sq km

(b)Award of tender for

establishment of 4 Data Centres

(a)Security vetting of Hazard

line of east coast by MoD.

Contract execution and

establishment of 4 Data

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Component

s

Year 2017-2020

Physical

Output (Major)


Physical

Output (Major)


Physical

Output (Major)

April 2019 to March

2020

State

Component-

Gujarat

State

Component-

Odisha

SPMU-West

Bengal

in Hyderabad, Bangalore,

Chennai and CGO Complex

Delhi.

(C)Third party Monitoring and

Evaluation of the outcome of

the ICZM Project.

(d)Preparatory activities of

Phase-II of each respective

States/UTs and preparation of

DPRs

(e)Preparation of Master Plan

of DANDI

(f) On-going research activities

of NCSCM.

Award and execution of

contract for establishment of

1(one) Marine Research

Conservation and Information

Centre (MRCI)

Award and execution of

contract of Solid Waste

Management at Paradeep.

Award of contract and

preparation of ICZM Plan.

Centres in Hyderabad,

Bangalore, Chennai and CGO

Complex Delhi.

Third Party Monitoring and

Evaluation of the ICZM

Project and report submission.

(a)Setting up of States

SPMUs /UTs and approvals

from DEA, EFC & CCEA of

Phase-II.

Implementation of Master

Plan of DANDI.

On-going research activities of

NCSCM.

Contract execution and

establishment of Marine

Research Conservation and

Information Centre (MRCI)

Execution of contract of Solid

Waste Management at

Paradeep.

Submission of ICZM plan to

State Govt.

(a)Approvals from

DEA, EFC & CCEA

of Phase-II.

On-going research

activities of NCSCM.

Completion of

contract of

establishment of

Marine Research

Conservation and

Information Centre

(MRCI)

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Component

s

Year 2017-2020

Physical

Output (Major)


Physical

Output (Major)


Physical

Output (Major)

April 2019 to March

2020

Additional

activity of

National

Component

Beach development and

pollution management

activities –Creation of Data

Base of beaches, Quantification

and characterisation of each

litter, Tourism mgt plan and

Waste mgt plan

Beach development and

pollution management

activities –Creation of Data

Base of beaches,

Quantification and

characterisation of each litter,

Tourism mgt plan and Waste

mgt plan and clean-up

operation of at least one beach

in each coastal states/UTs and

to develop one “Blue Flag”

beach

Clean-up operation of

at least one beach in

each coastal

states/UTs and to

develop one “Blue

Flag” beach

F. Financials


(₹ in Crores)



National Coastal Mission 441.98 152.50 152.50 165.10 135.10 129.55 95.00 701.98

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CATEGORY - III

DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEMS (DSS)

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3.1. ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION SYSTEM (ENVIS)

A. Background:

Environmental information plays a vital role not only in formulating environmental management policies

but also in the decision making process aiming at environmental protection and improvement of

environment for sustaining good quality of life for all living beings. Realizing such a need the Ministry

set up an Environmental Information System (ENVIS) in 1983 as a plan programme to be a

comprehensive network of environmental information collection, collation, storage, retrieval and

dissemination to different users, which includes decision-makers, researchers, academicians, policy

planners research scientists and general public, etc.

ENVIS was conceived as a distributed information network with the subject-specific centres to

carry out the mandates and to provide the relevant and timely information to all stakeholders ENVIS

network at present consists of a chain of 69 network partners out of which 39 are on -specific thematic

areas and 30 on State/UT environment and related issues. These network partners are called ENVIS

Centres and are located in the notable organizations/institutions/State/UT Government

Departments/Universities throughout the country. The focal point of ENVIS is located in the Ministry

and assists the Environment Information (EI) Division in coordinating the activities of all the ENVIS

network partners by making ENVIS a web-enabled comprehensive information system.

India State-Level Basic Environmental Information Database (ISBEID) has been developed to help

State Government/ UT Centers to collect, compile and disseminate information on a centralized server.

It is used especially to fill their environment data gaps. There are 17 modules covering air and water

pollution, forestry, land resources, flora, fauna, etc. Further there are 48 sub-modules on which

information is captured. ISBEID has two components, namely, Management Information System (MIS)

and Geographic Information System (GIS) that have been developed by NIC in collaboration with

ENVIS Cell.

B. Objectives:

i. Grid Based Decision Support System (GRIDSS)- for Sustainable Management of Natural

Resources: ENVIS Resource Partners would carry out survey of all the districts in a phased

manner. The country would be divided into grids of 50 km x 50 km for effective survey of various

environmental parameters such as air, water, noise, soil quality, solid, hazardous & e-waste,

forest & wildlife, flora & fauna, wetlands, lakes, rivers & other water bodies, public health etc.

Since the grid size is large and could cover over 2 or more districts, it is proposed to survey all

districts by taking samples from smaller grids, which would then be brought into the 50 kmx50

km grid. For the survey the data already collected by various agencies would be taken as a base

information and if required primary data would also be collected for further analysis. The grid

based survey of the districts would result in 1) availability of information on various

environmental parameters grid-wise, 2) support in development of District level Status of

environment report, 3) ranking of districts, 4) valuation of eco-system services, 5) assessing the

carbon sequestration potential of the districts, 6) documenting the best environmental practices

of the districts, 7) expanding the ISBEID database from State level to district level for all 337

parameters and 8) serve as on job training platform for candidates of Green Skill Development

Program.

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In this context, discussions between Chairman, CPCB and Sr. Economic Adviser and other officers

of CPCB and EI Division of the Ministry, were held to ensure that there was no overlap/duplication

of grid based activities related to pollution. Minutes of the meeting are in Annexure-11.

ii. Monitoring (Ground Truth Verification) of Schemes: ENVIS Plus Hubs would carry out

ground truth verification of various Central Sector (CS) and Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS)

being implemented by the Ministry, as and when required. The detailed monitoring may also be

assigned to ENVIS Resource Partners & ENVIS Hubs as per requirement of the Ministry.

iii. Repository of Environmental Knowledge: To serve as a repository of environmental

knowledge, both thematic and State ENVIS Centres would work in coordination to collect

information pertaining to their respective themes/grid/schemes assigned to them for monitoring,

maintain and update the subject-specific database, produce value-added information such as

educational-kits on various themes including international protocols/conventions/agreements,

mobile apps, environmental videos, photo bank, research papers/publications, compendium,

abstracts and journals, case studies, success stories and directories of information on

State/regional/ National level, CD, atlases etc. The information thus collected would be

disseminated through their respective websites and ENVIS Portal.

To increase the accessibility and security features of ENVIS websites, the existing ENVIS

websites would be restructured as per requirement of GIGW Guidelines and to comply with Deity

guidelines to make the website accessible to all and to create unhindered access for Persons with

Disability. The ENVIS websites would be restructured on CMS System to provide the users a

better search ability and accessibility options. The restructured websites would be able to capture

even those keywords searched for by users, which did not yield information from the system.

This would help the ENVIS Centers to fill the data gaps and knowledge gaps in the specified

subject areas and take action to provide relevant information to various stakeholders.

Note: In the meeting held on 29.11.2016 under the chairmanship of Hon’ble Minister (EF&CC) it was

decided to build ENVIS as a repository of (environmental) Knowledge.

iv. International Cooperation: To build linkages with information sources in the country and

abroad for relevant and comprehensive information contents and to develop national ENVIS

Secretariat as a South Asia Hub.

v. Environment Channel: To launch a dedicated TV Channel for wider dissemination of

Environmental Information.

vi. Green Skills Development: Green Skills Development Programme (GSDP) proposed to be

taken up on pilot basis in 2017-18 to skill 10th and 12th class pass/dropouts in various fields like

nature guides, para-taxonomists, and other environment fields. The para-taxonomists would be

trained in field identification of flora and fauna, botanical surveys, processing of herbarium and

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raw drug voucher specimen, vegetation monitoring, data digitization, Nature photography,

preparation of PBRs for BMCs, Ethno-Botanical Documentation, Gardening, nursery,

landscaping techniques, Green pharmacy (skills to prepare basic forms of traditional medicine

and semi-processing value added products, production assistance at industrial scale, marketing).

They can also be employed in grid-wise monitoring by the ENVIS Centres. The funding would

be from the existing budget of ENVIS and from the training budget of BSI/ZSI who undertake

such training. The programme was launched and training modules were released by Hon’ble

Minister (EF&CC) on 4 June 2017.

vii. Ranking of States/Districts on Environmental and related parameters

viii. To help the Ministry in achieving INDCs targets and SDGs - Control of Pollution; Conservation

and Management of Natural Resources; Combating Climate Change etc.

C. Outcomes:

1. Effective third party monitoring and evaluation of the various Schemes of the Ministry.

2. Third party survey of the districts (grid-wise) would help the Central and State governments in

policy framing, decision making and planning.

3. Enhancing skills of youth in environmental activities

4. A repository of value-added information such as educational-kits, mobile Apps, environmental

videos, photo bank, research papers/publications, compendium, abstracts and journals, case

studies, research papers, thematic maps, directories of information on State/regional/ National

level, CD, atlases, thematic database etc., will be created.

5. Implementation of the environment development activities under Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana

(SAGY) and Member of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) will be

achieved

6. Achieve INDCs and SDGs of MoEF&CC as targeted.

D. Output:


Year Physical Financial

2017-2018

Survey of 8-10 Grids/Districts based on

Bio-Geographic Regions (BGR).

Developing a framework for monitoring of

various Schemes of the Ministry.

To prepare SoER for 10 States viz.

Arunachal Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh,

Chandigarh, Tripura, Madhya Pradesh,

Assam, Andaman &Nicobar Island,

Lakshadweep, Uttar Pradesh and Daman &

Diu.

To produce 350 value-added information

products including newsletters, books,

theme based special publications, e-books,

e-bulletins, booklets, environment

Financial Assistance would be

provided to 55 ENVIS Centres.

Financial Assistance to support the

restructuring of the ENVIS

websites, ISBEID and Monitoring

Tool.

Financial assistance for third party

monitoring of and theme based

projects.

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calendars, brochures, pamphlets

educational-kits etc.

To Develop 5 Mobile Apps.

Development of thematic maps.

Analysis of the time series data of 17

modules of ISBEID viz. administrative,

infrastrcture, energy, agriculture,

industries, tourism & heritage, natural

resources, forest resources, water

resources, ground water resource, ecology,

sanitation, water pollution, air pollution,

biodiversity, waste and disaster which will

feed into the proposed Green Platform.

Based on XII Plan period data of reports

downloaded, number of downloads on the

ENVIS Network is estimated to be more

than 1.0 Lakh.

2018-2019

Survey of 30 Districts

Third party monitoring of various Schemes

of the Ministry.

Establishing 4 ENVIS Plus Hubs/Resource

Partners

To prepare SoER for 10 States viz. Jammu

& Kashmir, Chhattisgarh, Himachal

Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Maharashtra,

Rajasthan, Orissa, Gujarat, Haryana, Delhi

.


products including newsletters, books,



calendars, brochures, pamphlets,

educational kits etc.

To Develop 7 Mobile Apps.


Upgrading ISBEID Application.




than 1.5 Lakh.


provided to 59 ENVIS Centres

Financial Support for monitoring of

30 Districts.




Tool.


monitoring and theme based

projects.

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2019-2020

Survey of 60 Districts

Third party monitoring of various Schemes

of the Ministry.

Establishing 3 New ENVIS Plus

Hubs/Resource Partners

To prepare SoER for 10 States viz. Kerala,

Bihar, Rajasthan, Goa, West Bengal, and

Daman & Diu, Telangana, Tamil Nadu,

Puducherry, Jharkhand and Punjab.


products including, newsletters, books,



calendars, brochures, pamphlets,

educational kits etc.

To Develop10 Mobile Apps.





than 2.0 Lakh.


provided to 61 ENVIS Centres.

Financial Support for monitoring of

60Districts.




Tool.


monitoring and theme based

projects.

E. Financials


(₹ In Crore)



Environmental

Information Systems

(ENVIS)

23.0

0 23.00 20.22 24.00 28.00 23.84 46.00 93.00

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3.2. R&D FOR CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT

A. Background

The R&D Scheme for Conservation and Development is an important Decision Support System

for Policy and Planning of the Ministry’s programmers and activities incorporating the key objectives

for addressing environmental problems and measures for conservation and protection of environment by

building indigenous capacities and strengthen manpower in multi-disciplinary aspects and new and

emerging areas of environment and ecology, generating information for taking policy decisions,

preparedness and basis for international negotiations, supporting basic and applied research in

environment, ecology and related fields, and to facilitate database management on Research projects

undertaken under the Scheme on relevant thematic areas of the Ministry.

Promotion of Research & Development in various facets of ecology and environment for the

conservation and protection of environment and natural resources of the country. To plan, support and

coordinate environmental research in public interest for enhancing the understanding of environment

and ecology and devising strategies and solutions for environmental protection and management for

achieving the overarching objectives of sustainable development.

i. To generate information and knowledge required for developing policies, strategies, action

plans from outcomes of R&D projects. This also includes technologies and methodologies including

pilot studies and demonstration projects for better environmental management and conservation of

natural resources.

ii. The outputs/outcome of the projects would be used to prepare a Road Map/Action Plan for

implementation of the findings in the field/communities for improving quality of life and for

sustainable livelihoods.

iii. To find practical solutions to problems of environmental protection and management (eg. Eco-

regeneration of degraded areas, management of wastes, bioremediation of contaminated sites,

conservation of ecologically sensitive areas and landscapes, etc.).

iv. To build indigenous capacities and strengthen scientific manpower in multidisciplinary and

emerging areas of environment and ecology and sustainable development.

v. To conduct R&D in cleaner technologies and production including the 3Rs, Resource

Efficiency, Waste minimization and management, etc

vi. To generate, document and analyse information for taking policy decisions relating to

environment and natural resources, and Action Plans of GOI, including preparedness for international

negotiations on Conventions, Treaties, Protocols, Laws, etc.

vii. To support basic research which leads to applied research in the areas of environment and

ecology with the aim of development of management and policy interventions. Adoption of successful

technologies, demonstration projects in Industry and in other sectors, and to find cost-effective

solutions to environmental problems.

viii. Creation of MIS-Portal in Ministry website for database management at one single point in the

Ministry.

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B. Scope/Thrust Areas of the Scheme

(1) Biodiversity Conservation

- Sustainable Forest Management & Forest certification

- Alien and invasive species

- Human-wildlife Interface

(2) Ecosystems Conservation & Management (Mountain, Forest, Coastal, Wetlands, Pastoral,

etc) and Evaluation of Ecosystem Services.

(3) Socio-economic issues of environment

(4) Conservation and Management of Landscapes and Ecologically sensitive areas including

issues of sustainable livelihoods.

(5) Sustainable Management of Natural Resources

(6) Climate Change: Vulnerability & Risk Assessment, Process, Mitigation and Adaptation

(7) Pollution prevention - Clean Technologies and Processes, Cleaner Production, 3Rs,

Resource Efficiency, Waste Minimisation and Management, Environmental health, etc.

C. Outcomes:

The broad outcomes of the scheme are as follows:

1. The research projects will enable the Ministry to build database, which could be used for further

research and for decisions and build upon existing schemes’ objectives.

2. Finding practical solutions to problems of environmental protection and management (e.g., eco-

regeneration of degraded areas, management of wastes, bioremediation of contaminated sites,

etc.)

3. To generate information and knowledge required for developing policies, strategies, action plans

from outcomes of R&D projects. This also includes technologies and methodologies including

pilot studies and demonstration projects for better environmental management and conservation

of natural resources.

4. The outputs/outcome of the projects would be used to prepare a Road Map/Action Plan for

implementation of the findings in the field/communities for improving quality of life and for

sustainable livelihoods.

5. In identifying and addressing data and knowledge gaps; and in funding of projects addressing

these.

6. Generating information and knowledge required for developing strategies, including

preparedness for international negotiations.

7. Building indigenous capacities and strengthen scientific manpower in multidisciplinary and

emerging areas of the environment and ecology and also facilitating database management at one

single point in the Ministry.

8. Supporting basic research based on the baseline data which leads to applied research in the areas

of the environment and ecology with the aim of development of management and policy

interventions.

9. Project specific outcomes will be set and monitored through project specific measurable

parameters

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D. Outputs:


Name

of the

Scheme

Objective /

outcomes

2017-18 2018-19 2019-20

Physical

Outputs/

deliverables

Financial

Physical

Outputs/

deliverables

Financial

Physical

Outputs/

deliverables

Financial

R&D

Scheme

Launch of

New

Revamped

R&D Scheme

Uploading

of new

revamped

R&D

Scheme on

MoEF&CC

portal.

Reciept of

on-line

applications

Meetings of

Screening

and Steering

Committee

for approval

of about 20

to 25

proposals.

Release

of about

3 crores

as first

installme

nt

Recipe of on-

line

applications

Meetings of

Screening and

Steering

Committee

for approval

of about 20 to

25 proposals.

UC and

Interim

Reports on

approved

projects

Release

of about

4 crores

as first

installme

nt

Recipe of on-

line

applications

Meetings of

Screening and

Steering

Committee for

approval of

about 20 to 25

proposals.

UC and Interim

Reports on

approved

projects

Release

of about

7 crores

as

first/seco

nd/final

installme

nt for

approved

projects

Guidelines for

New R&D

Scheme

Draft

Guidelines

to be

prepared

Rs 5

lakhs

New

Guidelines

uploaded on

MoEFCC

portal

-

-

-

New MIS

Portal

Approval

and launch

of MIS

Portal and

receipt and

processing

of new

applications

(Money

already

released

to NIC

during

XIIth

Five-

Year

Plan).

Receipt and

processing of

new

applications

recd on-line

only

- Receipt and

processing of

new

applications

on-line only.

-

Liability

from 12th

Five-Year

Plan

Processing

of 20 to 30

approved

R&D

Proposals

under XIIth

4.0 cr UC and

Interim

Reports on

approved

projects.

2.41 cr UC and Interim

Reports on

approved

projects

Processing of

0.60 cr

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Name

of the

Scheme

Objective /

outcomes

2017-18 2018-19 2019-20

Physical

Outputs/

deliverables

Financial

Physical

Outputs/

deliverables

Financial

Physical

Outputs/

deliverables

Financial

Plan.

Release of

Installment

of 53

approved

project.

Processing of

20 to 30

approved

R&D

Proposals

under XIIth

Plan for

release of

next/final

Installment of

29 approved

project.

Final Report

for 20

projects

20 to 30

approved R&D

Proposals

under XIIth

Plan for

release of

next/final

Installment of

11 approved

project.

Final Report

for 30 projects

Preparation

of

Compendiu

m on Final

Reports

received

from 12th

Plan

Spiral

Binding and

Printing of

projects of

XIIth Plan

Rs 5

lakhs

Compilation

of XIth Plan

final Reports

5 lakhs Compendium

on Final

Reports recd

during 2017-

2020.

Printing of the

Compendium

and uploading

on Ministry

website.

5 Lakhs

Creation of

an MIS

Portal for

on-line

submission

of

applications

of Revised

Scheme

To be

completed

by Dec 2017

Rs 5

lakhs

Archives to

be uploaded

on the MIS

Portal

Rs 5

lakhs

Report on the

Projects’

outputs and its

proposed

integration

with MoEF

Policies,

Schemes,

Action Plan for

2020 onwards

5 Lakhs

Third Party

Evaluation

To be got

done in Jan-

March 2018

and report

prepared for

placing to

Rs 5

lakhs

To be got

done in Jan-

March 2019

and report

prepared for

placing to

Rs 5

lakhs

To be got done

in Jan-March

2020 and

report prepared

for placing to

Steering

Rs 5

lakhs

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Name

of the

Scheme

Objective /

outcomes

2017-18 2018-19 2019-20

Physical

Outputs/

deliverables

Financial

Physical

Outputs/

deliverables

Financial

Physical

Outputs/

deliverables

Financial

Steering

Committee

Steering

Committee

Committee

E. Financials:

Table No. 21: The Budget Allocation of the Scheme (₹ in Crore)

Name of Scheme 2017-18 2018-19 2019-

20 Total


R&D for Conservation and

Development 17.50 7.00 6.98 9.70 4.40 1.56 10.00 37.20

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3.3. NATIONAL MISSION ON HIMALAYAN STUDIES (NMHS)

A. Background

Realizing the significance of the Himalaya for Ecological Security of the nation, the Government of

India attaches highest priority to protect unique but highly fragile Himalayan ecosystem by launching in

year 2015–16 the National Mission on Himalayan Studies (NMHS) as a Central Sector (CS) Grant-

in-aid Scheme of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC), New Delhi

and G.B. National Institute of Himalayan Environment and Sustainable Development, Kosi-Katarmal,

Almora, Uttarakhand as the Nodal Institute for the Indian Himalayan Region (IHR).

The jurisdiction of NMHS includes all IHR states with a broad Vision “to support the sustenance and

enhancement of the ecological, natural, cultural, and socio-economic capital assets and values of the

IHR”. The mission is to launch and support innovative studies and related knowledge interventions with

strategy to focus on enhancing livelihoods of local communities, in line with the National Environment

Policy, 2006 of the Government. To guide the overall implementation, a Steering Committee, chaired

by the Secretary, EF&CC, is in place. Also, a Scientific and Technical Advisory Group (STAG) with

wide base representation of stakeholder groups, and under the Chair of Additional Secretary,

MoEF&CC, has been constituted; and both are presently in motion towards supervising the progress of

the Mission. The Monitoring, Learning & Evaluation (MLE) Missions/Panels comprising 36 Expert

Members with respect to each Thematic Area had been constituted to sustain the quality and pace of

progressive work under Project Grant of NMHS.

B. Objectives:

The objectives of the Scheme include the following:

(i) To build a body of scientific and traditional knowledge through demand driven action research

and technological innovations along with institutional strengthening & capacity building;

(ii) To strengthen technological innovations leading to sustainable management of natural resources

of Himalaya for ensuring the ecological, water, livelihood security at the local, regional and

national levels;

(iii) To create science-policy-practice connect through a network of policy makers and practitioners

(individual and institutions) engaged in working solutions to problems in the thematic areas;

(iv) To demonstrate workable/implementable/replicable solutions to the problems in the priority

thematic areas.

C. Parameters of the Third Party Evaluation:

The following would be the main parameters for undertaking the evaluation for the scheme

performance over the last 3 years:

I. On Financial performance:

i. To critically evaluate budgetary outlay, utilization of funds, along with capital and revenue

composition, surrender of funds/shortfalls during 2017-18 to 2019-20 in the scheme

ii. To explore avenues for generating funds, if any

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II. On physical performance:

i. To assess targets/outcomes and outputs set in EFCs/SFCs for different components and

achievements (2017-18 to 2019-20), against the backdrop of the Annual plan of Operations

and the base line status at inception of the scheme

ii. To examine the extent of use of technology in implementing schemes to make the scheme’s

implementation more transparent

iii. To review the extent to which a scheme has been successful in fulfilling the objectives of

this Ministry.

iv. To evaluate implementation status of agreed recommendation mentioned in the report of

evaluation committee constituted for Review of the XII plan schemes of the MoEF&CC and

third party evaluation study.

III. On performance related to implementation and other issues:

i. To determine the deficiencies in implementing the schemes, if any

ii. To examine the mid-course corrections undertaken, if any

iii. To re-determine the role of Centre/state Governments/Agencies relate to

implementation of scheme

iv. To review the coverage area of the scheme and components of the scheme

v. To assess the inter-Ministerial deployment of funds towards common purpose wherever

applicable, and its effectiveness

vi. To compare with best practices followed in other countries, wherever applicable in the

same sector

vii. To appraise the scheme’s potential in achieving India’s National Determined

Contributions (NDCs) & SDGs

viii. To undertake a ‘SWOT’ analysis indicating whether the set rules and procedures of

planning, monitoring and evaluation of scheme activities and administration need any

review to meet the objectives of the scheme; and recommend the future road map for the

scheme – medium term/long term

ix. To suggest any further rationalization of Scheme

The Recommendation part of Final Evaluation Report should include the overall evaluation of the

Scheme (NMHS) and be able to clearly spell out achievements, constraints and way forward with

respect to the Scheme mandate, especially focusing on the Demand-driven Himalayan Action

Research Studies and Demonstrative Developmental Activities.

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3. Scheme Specific Methodology for Evaluation

The methodology of the Evaluation shall be comprehensive, involving both desk review and field

checks on inter- and intra-communication modes. It would include:

(i) Project Sites Visits/ Field Surveys to selected project sites, including interaction with the

NMHS-PMU, Project PIs, and other stakeholders, including concerned officials of

MoEF&CC and State government agencies to know about the current status, achievements

and weaknesses, future plans, resources, future requirements, etc.;

(ii) Discussion with the Members of the Scientific and Technical Advisory Group (STAG) and

Monitoring, Learning and Evaluation (MLE) Panel of the NMHS;

(iii) Quantitative and Qualitative Assessment of Financial resource utilization and physical

achievements using standard methodology;

(iv) Collection, Compilation and Evaluation of the reports and records such as the published

papers, reports, records, and office files, etc.

The Evaluating Agency will discuss the draft Final Evaluation Report with the Director,

GBPNIHESD, Nodal Officer NMHS-PMU and also with Director (MD) MoEF&CC before

submitting it to the Appointing Authority.

4. Others

(i) The Final Evaluation Audit Report ( in the format given in Annexure I) would be open to

review by NMHS officials, and jointly agreed issues would be duly addressed in a time-

bound manner.

(ii) The intellectual property right of the Final Evaluation Audit Report and its outputs shall be

the property of NMHS/Ministry.

D. Outcomes


Sl.

No.

Broad & Sub Thematic

Areas

Monitoring Indicators Expected Outcomes

1 Water Management

Conservation, sustainable

use and equitable benefit

sharing arising out of use of

natural resources

Extent of area

conserved/brought under

sustainable

use/communities

benefitted/good practices

documented and

promoted

Participatory conservation

framework developed;

Sustainable harvesting protocols

for diverse natural resources

developed;

Number of community

institutions engaged/

communities

benefitted from

equitable benefit

sharing mechanisms

Sustainable harvesting

methods demonstrated

Local natural resource

management institutions

strengthened;

Good practices documented and

up-scaled

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Water Conservation and

Management including

recharge of groundwater and

aquifers, etc.

Number of watersheds

studied/plans prepared and

executed

Number of spring-sheds

investigated and treated/

rejuvenated

Management decisions

supported by the database

Periodic studies on utilization of

ground water and aquifers and

their recharge to ensure

sustainability

Development of a database on

utilization and recharge of

ground water and aquifers

Studies on watershed

management to ensure increase in

recharge of ground water and

aquifers

Study/ Inventory of Springs

in the IHR

Effectiveness of

knowledge products

emanating from

inventories

Quantum of data-sets

generated/analyzed/synthe

sized

All springs in the IHR inventoried

Periodic flow patterns and

dependence on springs studied

and documented

2 Livelihood Options and Employment Generation

Supplementary livelihood

options for local

communities and other

rural population

Number of value chains

established and green jobs

created

Value added products

brought to market and

number of persons

benefitted

Alternative livelihood means

giving emphasis on green job

creation explored; and

Value addition in local products

and value chain established.

Sustainable tourism

including eco-tourism

Extent of innovative

approached

developed/implemented

for promotion of

ecotourism

Proportional increase

in ecotourism/decline

in unregulated tourism

Ecologically compatible and

equitable tourism

promoted/implemented leading

to stoppage of unregulated

tourism

Invasive alien species (IAS) Extent of IAS

assessed/analyzed/

mapped

• Effectiveness of

approaches developed for

reduction of IAS/

Vulnerable habitats

identified/mapped;

Threat of proliferation of invasive

alien species reduced and

adversely impacted

areas/landscapes restored;

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innovative use of

biomass/ extent of

areas/landscapes restored

Suggest innovative use of

available biomass; and

Ensure strict implementation

of quarantine regulations.

Non-timber Forest Products

(NTFPs), medicinal and

aromatic plants, and other

high value niche products

from the region

Number of sustainable

harvest practices

developed and quantum of

NTFPs/other high value

species brought under

sustainable harvesting/

ensured volume of

produce through

cultivation

Extent of benefits accrued

by community from value

addition and value chains

Level of community

participation in

conservation/sustainable

harvesting

The regeneration patterns,

quantum of harvest of various

important NTFPs/MFPs, MAPs

and other high value marketable

niche products is determined

Community based management

supported and participatory

mechanisms for sustainable

harvesting/ conservation

developed

Market linkages for NTFPs

established through local level

value addition and value chains

development;

Bio-prospecting of resources

conducted.

4 Skill Development and Capacity Building

Options for

education,

awareness and

outreach

No of beneficiaries

No of trainings/ awareness

programs organized

No. of publications/ display

materials

Scientific evidences and

databases developed/

augmented/disseminated;

Photo documentation, film,

documentary production;

dissemination via electronic and

other means supported;

Local, state, national and

regional dialogues and fora on

the identified thematic areas

supported;

Human capacity

building including

promotion of micro-

enterprises and green

technologies

Extent of impact of

capacity building

programmes

Level of effectiveness of

microenterprises/extent of

green technologies in place

Identify key sectors and capacity

building needs of those having

immediate bearing on

conservation and livelihoods

Natural resource based and

community oriented

microenterprises

developed/promoted

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E. Financials:


(₹ in Crores)



National Mission on Himalayan Studies 50.00 41.00 41.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 150.00

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CATEGORY - IV

ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS AND CAPACITY BUILDING (EACB)

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4.1. FORESTRY TRAINING AND CAPACITY BUILDING

A. Background

The scheme aims to cover the whole gamut of the training and exposure needs of the forestry

sector personnel as well as members of the civic society in the country. The scheme of Capacity

Building includes training of members of Indian Forest Service, State Forest Service, Range Officers,

Forest Guard, etc. Awareness Programme through short-term training/workshops/ study tours for

personnel of various departments such as police, revenue etc. are also one of the components of the

capacity building scheme. Training of Other Stakeholders like Panchayat Members, elected

representatives, teachers, social activist, NGOs and Media personnel is also arranged by the various

institutions under the Capacity Building Schemes.

a) It’s a Central Sector Scheme. There are two parts to this scheme. One is on capacity building

and is an externally-aided component, with financial support in the form of a soft loan from

Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). The second is on forestry training, with

domestic and foreign component

b) Total Cost of the proposed Scheme: ₹ 40.75 crores

c) Proposed duration of the Scheme: 3 years (2017-18 to 2019-20)

B. Scope/Operation of the Scheme

There is no separate Central and state component under the scheme. The sub-schemes are as under:

i) Training of IFS Officers

ii) Training of Personnel of Other Services

iii) Foreign Training of Forestry Personnel

iv) Training of Other Stakeholders

v) Capacity Development for Forest Management and Training of Personnel (EAP)

C. Output & Outcomes

The specific outputs expected out of the implementation of the scheme inter alia include the

following:

(i) Of more skilled and technically equipped forestry force that will be able to marry the

objectives of sustainable management of forests and wildlife with socio-economic field

situations in general and livelihood needs of the people in particular.

(ii) More extensive and effective involvement of local people in joint forestry endeavors due to

improved understanding of the JFM concept particularly its strengths and limitations.

(iii) Improved state of forests and wildlife and improved productivity from the forests due to

honed skills of its manage₹

(iv) Uniformity in standards of forestry training for the forestry force throughout the country.

(v) Number of refresher courses conducted for IFS and SFS officers

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(vi) Number of IFS and SFS officers trained through refresher courses.

(vii) Number of courses conducted for personnel of other services.

(viii) Number of personnel of other services exposed to forestry sector.

(ix) Number of courses conducted for non-official stakeholders of the country including people’s

representatives.

(x) Number of other stakeholders exposed to forestry sector.

(xi) Number of Forest officers trained specifically in the thrust areas of environment, wildlife

and forest so as to build up a pool of specialized officers

Table No.24: Outputs of the Scheme

Components Year 1

(2017-18)

Year 2

(2018-19)

Year 3

(2019-20)

Total

Physical ₹ In

Cr Physic

al

₹

In

Cr

Physical ₹

In Cr Physical ₹

In Cr

Training of IFS Officers

In service short

term (one to three

week) refresher

courses

35 3.4 35 3.50 40 3.60 110 10.50

Training

workshops/seminar

20 0.4 20 0.45 20 0.50 60 01.35

Sponsoring officers

for long term

courses in India

sponsored by

DoPT.

5 0.3 6 0.40 6 0.45 17 1.15

Sponsoring officers

for short term/long

term courses under

DFFT scheme of

DoPT

3 0.3 4 0.40 6 0.45 13 01.15

Training of Personnel of Other Services

One week courses 5 0.15 7 0.17 10 0.20 22 0.52

Two/Three days’

workshop

5 0.10 7 0.13 8 0.15 20 0.38

Foreign Training of Forestry Personnel

Short-term courses 3 1.00 4 1.20 5 1.40 12 3.60

Forestry Personnel

for participating in

International

Workshop

5 0.10 5 0.10 5 0.10 15 0.30

Training of Other Stakeholders

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One week courses 5 0.15 7 0.15 8 0.20 20 0.50

Two/Three days

workshop

5 0.10 6 0.10 7 0.10 18 0.30

Capacity Development for Forest Management and Training of Personnel (EAP)

Renovation/

Consultancy/ Soft

component/etc

17.00 4.00 0.00 21.00

D. Financial:


(₹ in Crores)

Name of Scheme 2017-18 2018-19 2019-

20 Tota

l

BE

BE RE Actual BE RE Actua

l

BE

Forestry Training and

Capacity Building 23.00

15.5

0 15.16 15.00 28.60 28.52 10.80

48.8

0

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4.2. ENVIRONMENT EDUCATION, AWARENESS AND TRAINING (EEAT)

A. Background

The Scheme is for promoting environmental education for schools and colleges (youth) and creating

environmental awareness amongst different stakeholders using various forms of awareness including

media. The scheme also aims to build capacity building activities.

The following programmes will be undertaken under Environment Education Awareness and Training

(EEAT) scheme:

i. National Green Corps (NGC) – “Ecoclub” Programme:

The programme aims at creating awareness and sensitise school and college students towards

environmental conservation and sustainable development across the country. Every student

in school and college is eligible to participate in the programme.

ii. National Nature Camping Programme (NNCP)

This involves field visit for 3 days-2 Nights stay in established Trails & Nature Camps in the

different protected areas of country to create awareness amongst school students on

environment and nature. The concept of conservation of biodiversity (flora and fauna) in

general and conservation need of rare/endangered/threatened (RET) species, concept of

ecosystem, food chains, food web, etc could be learnt by students in-field through practical

experience. Students would get an opportunity to learn about natural resources, ecosystem

services and the importance of the area by involving them in activities.

iii. Capacity Building Activities on EEAT scheme

The objective of this programme is to support capacity building activities such as

seminars/trainings/workshops for the activities of EEAT scheme; and to impart skills in specific

areas decided by the Ministry related to EEAT Scheme. It will be conducted by identified

institutions have high credentials and expertise/experience of working in the field of concerned

thematic area. Such institutions/societies may also include Natural History Museums, Science

Centres, Registered Societies, etc. Through this programme a platform will be provided to share

the knowledge on various subjects related to environment.

iv. Use of Media (including Advertising and Publicity)

Rapid expansion of different forms of media including Television, Radio, Print, Internet

including use of mobile app, etc., offers cost effective means of reaching out to a large multitude

of population across the country through appropriate messages for realising the desired

attitudinal and behavioural changes for protection of environment and conservation of natural

resources. In addition, traditional forms of mass communication such as cinema, folk theatre&

songs, posters, hoardings, exhibitions etc., are also relevant for environmental messaging. The

Ministry would be taking up media campaigns throughfilms, audio, visual and print, theatre,

drama, advertisements, hoarding, posters, seminars, workshops, competitions, meetings etc. for

spreading messages concerning environment and awareness. The print, electronic and social

media would be utilized to increase public awareness. To achieve this objective, a separate

Sub-Head is proposed for Media-related activities to undertake following media-related

initiatives during 2017-18 to 2019-20:

SECAS Train

Advertisement in print media including newspapers

Editorials in magazines and newsletters

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Publicity through other print medias

Making of films/documentaries

Exhibitions and outdoor publicity

Engagement of community radio, FM and television

Social Media

Celebration of international and national days related to Env. For and CC

Organising press conference and media interaction

Engagement of professional media agencies and consultants

B. Output


Component

s

Year 1

(2017-18)

Year 2

(2018-19)

Year 3

(2019-20)


National

Green Corps (Eco clubs)

Approx. 1 lakh

schools involved in celebration of

environment

days, cleanliness drives, waste

segregation

activities and plantation

drives.

30 cr

Approx. 1 lakh


environment days,

cleanliness drives, waste segregation

activities and

plantation drives.

40 cr

Approx. 1 lakh


environment days,

cleanliness drives, waste segregation

activities and

plantation drives.

50 cr

Media

Media

campaigns in form of Science

Express train,

Documentary films, Radio

programme,

Video

programme/TV Serial and

Jingles.

20 cr

Media campaigns

in form of Science Express train,

Documentary

films, Radio programme,

Video

programme/TV

Serial and Jingles.

20 cr

Media campaigns

in form of Science Express train,

Documentary

films, Radio programme,

Video

programme/TV

Serial and Jingles.

20 cr

Capacity building

programme

20 events for stakeholders of

EEAT scheme

on various

thematic area.600

participants will

be involved.

1 cr 20 events for stakeholders of

EEAT scheme on

various thematic

area.600 participants will

be involved.

1 cr 20 events for stakeholders of

EEAT scheme on

various thematic

area. 600 participants will

be involved.

1 cr

NNCP Approx. 500

nature camps to

be conducted

involving 25,000 students

5 cr Approx. 500

nature camps to be

conducted


5 cr Approx. 500

nature camps to be

conducted


5 cr

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C. Outcomes


S.No. Outcomes Measurable indicator

1. Schools show environmentally sustainable practices

Celebration of environment days including observance of Swachhta pakhwada fortnight

Number of cleanliness drives

Details of composting pits in schools

2. Sensitization of children to issues

related to environment and

development through field visits

No. of school children involved

No. of field visits/jungle camp

3. Exposure to Environment awareness

on various environmental issues

Media campaigns in form of Science Express

train, Documentary films, Community Radio programme, and Video programme/TV Serial

and Jingles.

No. of visitors for the above programmes

4. Engagement in environment friendly

action

Implementation of three colour bins to use the

concept of 3 Rs

5. Inculcation of proper attitudes towards

the environment and its conservation through community interactions.

Capacity building programmes

D. Financials

Table No. 28: The Budget Allocation of the Scheme (₹ in Crore)

Name of Scheme 2017-18* 2018-19 2019-

20 Total


Environmental

Education, Awareness

and Training 60.00 58.29 49.61 40.00 40.00 39.49 50.00 150.00

Media, Publicity &

Information - - - 20.00 23.00 21.55 25.00 45.00 * EEAT Scheme included Media, Publicity & Information for the FY 2017-18

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Section- 7: Payment Schedule

S.

No.

Stage/Activity Stages % of total

payment

payable

1. Award of Study Initiation of study and furnishing of signed

contract by Consultant with Performance

Guarantee.

50%

2. Submission of

Draft Report

After completion of survey and information

collection, submission of survey/draft report.

30%

3. Final Report Acceptance of the Final Report by the Competent

Authority in the Ministry within 30 working days

of receipt of final Report.

20%

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Section- 8: General Terms & Conditions

8.1 General Provisions

Unless the context otherwise requires, the following terms whenever used in this Contract have

the following meanings:

a. “Applicable Law” means the laws and any other instruments having the force of law in India,

as they may be issued and in force from time to time.

b. Contract means the Contract signed by the Parties;

c. “Effective Date ‟means the date on which this Contract comes into force and effect pursuant to

clause8.7;

d. “Government” means Government of India;

e. “Local currency” means the Indian Rupees;

f. “Member”, in case the Successful Bidder consists of a joint venture of more than one entity,

means any of these entities, and “Members” means all of these entities;

g. “Party‟meanstheMinistryortheImplementingAgency(consultant)asthecase may be, and Parties

means both of them;

h. “Personnel” means persons hired by the Successful Bidder or by any Sub- Consultant as

Employees and assigned to the performance of the Services or any part thereof; and „key

personnel‟ means the personnel referred to in Clause 4.3 (Section-4).

i. "Services" means the work to be performed by the Successful Bidder pursuant to the contract.

The approach and methodology to be adopted by the Successful Bidder for carrying out the

assignment may be modified after mutual discussions with Ministry. The work plan as indicated

by the Successful Bidder may also get modified accordingly.

j. "Sub-consultant" means any entity to which the Successful Bidder subcontract part of the

Services in accordance with the provisions of Clause 8.13.12 (a);and

k. "Third Party" means any person or entity other than the Government/Ministry and the

Successful Bidder

l. “Ministry” means Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate, New Delhi

8.2 Relation between the Parties

Nothing contained herein shall be construed as establishing a relation of master and servant or of

principal and agent as between the Ministry and the Successful Bidder. The Successful Bidder,

subject to this Contract, should have complete charge of Personnel and Sub-consultants, if any,

performing the Services and shall be fully responsible for the Services performed by them or on

their behalf hereunder. The Consultant shall be considered as having the legal status of an

independent Consultant vis-à-vis Ministry. The Consultant's personnel and sub-Consultants shall

not be considered in any respect as being the employees or agents of Ministry or the Government.

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8.3 Law Governing Contract

This Contract, its meaning and interpretation, and the relation between the Parties shall be

governed by the Applicable Law.

8.4 Notices

Any notice, request or consent required or permitted to be given or made pursuant to this Contract

shall be in writing. Any such notice, request or consent shall be deemed to have been given or

made when delivered in person to an authorized representative of the Party to whom the

communication is addressed, or when sent by registered mail, telex, telegram or facsimile.

8.5 Language

This Contract has been executed in the English language, which shall be the binding and

controlling language for all matters relating to the meaning or interpretation of this Contract.

8.6 Taxes and Duties

The Successful Bidder, Sub-consultants and Personnel shall pay such taxes, duties, fees and other

impositions as may be levied under the Applicable Law and the Ministry shall perform such duties

in regard to the deduction of such taxes as may be lawfully imposed. The Ministry shall not be

liable for any tax levied on the remuneration and allowances of the Successful Bidder as per this

contract.

8.7 Effectiveness of Contract

This Contract shall come into force and effect on the date (the "Effective Date") of the

Ministry‟snoticetotheSuccessfulBidderinstructingtheSuccessfulBiddertobegin carrying out the

Services.

8.8 Expiration of Contract

Unless terminated earlier pursuant to Clause 8.12 this Contract shall expire when services have

been completed and all payments have been made as per the payment schedule mentioned at

Section-7.

8.9 Modification

Modification of the terms and conditions of this Contract, including any modification of the scope

of the Work, may only be made by written agreement between the Parties to the contract or their

duly authorized representatives with the mutual consent of both parties.

8.10 Force Majeure

8.10.1. Definition

a. For the purposes of this Contract, "Force Majeure" means an event which is beyond the

reasonable control of a Party, and which makes a Party's performance of its obligations

hereunder impossible or so impractical as reasonably to be considered impossible in the

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circumstances, and includes, but is not limited to, war, riots, civil disorder, earthquake,

fire, explosion, storm, flood or other adverse weather conditions, strikes, lockouts or other

industrial action (except where such strikes, lockouts or other industrial action are within

the power of the Party invoking Force Majeure to prevent), confiscation or any other action

by government agencies.

b. Force Majeure shall not include (i) any event which is caused by the negligence or

intentional action of a party or such Party's Sub-consultants or agents or employees, nor

(ii) any event which a diligent Party could reasonably have been expected to both (A) take

into account at the .time of the conclusion of this Contract and (B) avoid or overcome in

the carrying out of its obligations hereunder.

c. Force Majeure shall not include insufficiency of funds or failure to make any payment

required here under.

8.10.2 No Breach of Contract

The failure of a Party to fulfil any of its obligations hereunder shall not be considered to be a

breach of, or default under, this Contract insofar as such inability arises from an event of Force

Majeure, provided that the Party affected by such an event has taken all reasonable precautions,

“due care" and reasonable alternative measures, all with the objective of carrying out the terms

and conditions of this Contract.

8.10.3 Measures to betaken

a. A Party affected by an event of Force Majeure shall take all reasonable measures to remove

such Party's inability to fulfil its obligations hereunder with a minimum ofdelay.

b. A Party affected by an event of Force Majeure shall notify the other Party of such event as

soon as possible, and in any event not later than fourteen (14) days following the

occurrence of such event, providing evidence of the nature and cause of such event, and

shall similarly give notice of the restoration of normal conditions as soon as possible.

c. The Parties shall take all reasonable measures to minimize the consequences of any event

of Force Majeure.

8.10.4 Extension of Time

Any period within which a Party shall, pursuant to this Contract, complete any action or task, shall

be extended for a period equal to the time during which such Party was unable to perform such

action as a result of Force Majeure. This doesn’t preclude the Ministry from extending the time

period of the assignment in pursuant to clause 8.13.12(b).

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8.10.5 Consultation

Not later than thirty (30) days after the Successful Bidder, as the result of an event of Force

Majeure, have become unable to perform a material portion of the Services, the Parties shall

consult with each other with a view to agreeing on appropriate measures to be taken in the

circumstances.

8.11 Suspension

The Ministry may, by written notice of suspension to the Successful Bidder, suspend all payments

to the Successful Bidder hereunder if the Successful Bidder fail to perform any of their obligations

under this Contract, including the carrying out of the Services, provided that such notice of

suspension (i) shall specify the nature of the failure, and (ii) shall request the Successful Bidder to

remedy such failure within a period not exceeding thirty (30) days after receipt by the Successful

Bidder of such notice of suspension.

8.12 Termination of the Contract

8.12.1 By the Ministry

The Ministry may, by not less than seven (7) days' written notice of termination to the Successful

Bidder, such notice to be given after the occurrence of any of the events specified in paragraphs

(a) through (g) of this Clause, terminate this Contract.

a. if the Successful Bidder fail to remedy a failure in the performance of their obligations

hereunder, as specified in a notice of suspension pursuant to Clause

8.11 hereinabove, within seven (7) days of receipt of such notice of suspension or within

such further period as the Ministry may have subsequently approved in writing;

b. if the Successful Bidder become insolvent or bankrupt or enter into any agreements with

their creditors for relief of debt or take advantage of any law for the benefit of debtors or

go into liquidation or receivership whether compulsory or voluntary;

c. if the Successful Bidder fail to comply with any final decision reached as a result of

arbitration proceedings pursuant to Clause 8.19.3hereof;

d. if the Successful Bidder submit to the Ministry a statement which has a material effect on

the rights, obligations or interests of the Ministry and which the Successful Bidder know

to be false;

e. if, as the result of Force Majeure, the Successful Bidder is unable to perform a material

portion of the Services for a period of not less than sixty (60) days; or

f. if the Ministry, in its sole discretion and for any reason whatsoever, decides to terminate

this Contract.

g. if the Successful Bidder, in the judgment of the Ministry has engaged in corrupt or

fraudulent practices in competing for or in executing the Contract. For the purpose of this

clause: "corrupt practice" means the offering, giving, receiving or soliciting of anything of

value to influence the action of a public official in the selection process or in contract

execution. "fraudulent practice" means a misrepresentation of facts in order to influence a

selection process or the execution of a contract to the detriment of the Borrower, and

includes collusive practice among Consultants (prior to or after submission of proposals)

designed to establish prices at artificial non-competitive levels and to deprive the Borrower

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of the benefits of free and open competition.

8.12.2 By the Successful Bidder

The Successful Bidder may, by not less than seven (7) days' written notice to the Ministry, such

notice to be given after the occurrence of any of the events specified in paragraphs (a) through (d)

of this Clause, terminate this Contract:

a. if the Ministry fails to pay any money due to the Successful Bidder pursuant to this

Contract and not subject to dispute pursuant to Clause 8.19 hereof within seven days (7)

days after receiving written notice from the Successful Bidder that such payment is

overdue;

b. if the Ministry is in material breach of its obligations pursuant to this Contract and has not

remedied the same within seven (7) days (or such longer period as the Successful Bidder

may have subsequently approved in writing) following the receipt by the Ministry of the

Successful Bidder’s notice specifying such breach;

c. if, as the result of Force Majeure, the Successful Bidder is unable to perform a material

portion of the Services for a period of not less than seven (7) days; or

d. if the Ministry fails to comply with any final decision reached as a result of arbitration

pursuant to Clause 8.19.3hereof.

8.12.3 Cessation of Services

Upon termination of this Contract by notice of either Party to the other pursuant to Clauses 8.12.1

or 8.12.2 hereof, the Successful Bidder shall, immediately upon dispatch or receipt of such notice,

take all necessary steps to bring the Services to a close in a prompt and orderly manner and shall

make every reasonable effort to keep expenditures for this purpose to a minimum. With respect to

documents prepared by the Successful Bidder and equipment and materials furnished by the

Ministry, the Successful Bidder shall proceed as provided, respectively, by Clauses 8.13.14 or

8.13.15 hereof.

8.12.4 Payment upon Termination

In the event of such termination, the Successful Bidder shall be compensated for the actual amount

of work performed to the satisfaction of the Ministry on pro rata basis after offsetting against these

payments any amount that may be due from the Successful Bidder to the Ministry. All advances

paid to the Successful Bidder shall be immediately refunded to the Ministry along with the

borrowing rate of interest of Government of India (@ 12%) from the date of receipt of the said

amount by the Successful Bidder to the date of refund thereof.

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8.12.5 Disputes on Events of Termination

If either Party disputes whether an event specified in paragraphs (a) through (d) of Clause 8.12.1

or in Clause 8.12.2 hereof has occurred, such Party may, within forty-five (45) days after receipt

of notice of termination from the other Party, refer the matter to arbitration pursuant to Clause 8.19

hereof, and this Contract shall not be terminated on account of such event except in accordance

with the terms of any resulting arbitral award.

8.13 Obligation of the Successful Bidder

8.13.1 Standard of Performance

The Successful Bidder shall perform the Services and carry out their obligations hereunder with

all due diligence, efficiency and economy, in accordance with generally accepted professional

techniques and practices, and shall observe sound management practices, and employ appropriate

advanced technology and safe and effective equipment, machinery, materials and methods. "The

Successful Bidder shall always" act, in respect of any matter relating to this Contract or to the

Services, as faithful advisers to the Ministry, and shall at all times support and safeguard the

Ministry's legitimate interests in any dealings with Sub- consultants or Third Parties. The

Consultant shall be responsible for the professional and technical competence of its employees

and will select, for work under this Contract, reliable individuals who will perform effectively in

the implementation of this Contract, respect the local customs, and conform to a high standard of

moral and ethical conduct.

8.13.2 Fraud and Corrupt Practices

8.13.2.1 The Bidders and their respective officers, employees, agents and advisers shall observe

the highest standard of ethics during the Bidding Process and during the subsistence of the

contract. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, or in the contract, the

Ministry may reject a Bid, or terminate the Contract, as the case may be, without being liable in

any manner whatsoever to the Bidder, if it determines that the Bidder has, directly or indirectly or

through an agent, engaged in corrupt practice, fraudulent practice, coercive practice, undesirable

practice or restrictive practice in the Bidding Process. In such an event, the Ministry shall be

entitled to forfeit and appropriate the Bid Security or Performance Security, as the case may be,

as Damages, without prejudice to any other right or remedy that may be available to the Ministry

under the Bidding Documents and/ or the Contract, or otherwise.

8.13.2.2 Without prejudice to the rights of the Ministry under Clause 8.13.2.1 hereinabove and

the rights and remedies which the Ministry may have under the contract, or otherwise if a Bidder

is found by the Ministry to have directly or indirectly or through an agent, engaged or indulged in

any corrupt practice, fraudulent practice, coercive practice, undesirable practice or restrictive

practice during the Bidding Process, or during the execution of the Contract, such Bidder shall not

be eligible to participate in any tender or RFP issued by the Ministry during a period of 2 (two)

years from the date such Bidder is found by the Ministry to have directly or indirectly or through

an agent, engaged or indulged in any corrupt practice, fraudulent practice, coercive practice,

undesirable practice or restrictive practices, as the case maybe.

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8.13.2.3 For the purposes of this Clause 8.13.2, the following terms shall have the meaning

hereinafter respectively assigned to them:

(a) "corrupt practice" means the offering, giving, receiving, or soliciting, directly or indirectly,

of anything of value to influence the actions of any person connected with the Bidding

Process (for avoidance of doubt, offering of employment to or employing or engaging in

any manner whatsoever, directly or indirectly, any official of the Ministry who is or has

been associated in any manner, directly or indirectly, with the Bidding Process or has dealt

with matters concerning the contract or arising therefrom, before or after the execution

thereof, at any time prior to the expiry of one year from the date such official resigns or

retires from or otherwise ceases to be in the service of the Ministry, shall be deemed to

constitute influencing the actions of a person connected with the bidding process.

(b) "fraudulent practice" means a misrepresentation or omission of facts or suppression of facts

or disclosure of incomplete facts, in order to influence the Bidding Process;

(c) "coercive practice" means impairing or harming, or threatening to impair or harm, directly

or indirectly, any person or property to influence any person's participation or action in

the Bidding Process;

(d) "undesirable practice" means (i) establishing contact with any person connected with or

employed or engaged by the Ministry with the objective of canvassing, lobbying or in any

manner influencing or attempting to influence the Bidding Process; or (ii) having a

Conflict of Interest; and

(e) "Restrictive practice" means forming a cartel or arnvmg at any understanding or

arrangement among Bidders with the objective of restricting or manipulating a full and fair

competition in the Bidding Process.

8.13.3 Encumbrances/Liens

The Successful Bidder shall not cause or permit any lien, attachment or other encumbrance by any

person to be placed on file or to remain on file in any public office or on file with Ministry against

any money due or to become due for any work done or materials furnished under this Contract, or

by reason of any other claim or demand against the Consultant.

8.13.4 Use of name, Emblem or official seal of Ministry/Government

The Successful Bidder shall not advertise or otherwise make public the fact that it is a service

provider to the Ministry, nor shall the Successful Bidder, in any manner whatsoever use the name,

emblem or official seal of Ministry or the Government, or any abbreviation of the name of Ministry

or the Government in connection with its business or otherwise.

8.13.5 Law Governing Services

The Successful Bidder shall perform the Services in accordance with the Applicable

LawandshalltakeallpracticablestepstoensurethatanySub-consultants,as well as the Personnel of

the Successful Bidder and any Sub- consultants, comply with the Applicable Law.

8.13.6 Conflict of Interests

8.13.6.1 The Remuneration of the Successful Bidder pursuant to Clause 8.16.1 hereof shall

constitute the Successful Bidder's sole remuneration in connection with this Contract or the

Services and, subject to Clause 8.13.6.2 hereof, the Successful Bidder shall not accept for their

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own benefit any trade commission, discount or similar payment in connection with activities

pursuant to this Contract or to the Services or in the discharge of their obligations hereunder, and

the Successful Bidder shall use their best efforts to ensure that any Sub- consultants, as well as the

Personnel and agents of either of them, similarly shall not receive any such additional

remuneration.

8.13.6.2 If the Successful Bidder, as part of the Services, have the responsibility of advising

the Ministry on the procurement of goods, works or services, the Successful Bidder shall comply

with any applicable procurement guidelines of the Government of India and shall at all times

exercise such responsibility in the best interest of the Ministry. Any discounts or commissions

obtained by the Successful Bidder in the exercise of such procurement responsibility shall be for

the account of the Ministry.

8.13.7 Confidentiality

The Successful Bidder, their Sub-consultants and the Personnel of either of them shall not, disclose

any proprietary or confidential information relating to the Project, the Services, this Contract or

the Ministrys business or operations without the prior written consent of the Ministry.

8.13.8 Liability of the Successful Bidder

The Successful Bidder’s liability under this Contract shall be as provided by the Applicable Law.

8.13.9 Insurance to be taken out by the Successful Bidder

All costs involved in taking the insurance will be borne by the Successful Bidder.

8.13.10 Reporting Arrangements

The Successful Bidder shall neither seek nor accept instructions from any authority external to the

Ministry in connection with the performance of services under the Contract

8.13.11 Accounting, Inspection and Auditing

The Successful Bidder (i) shall keep accurate and systematic accounts and records in respect of

the Services, in such form and detail as will clearly identify all relevant time charges and cost, and

the bases thereof; (ii) shall permit the Successful Bidder or its designated representative

periodically, and up to one year from the expiration or termination of this Contract, to inspect the

same and make copies thereof as well as to have them audited by auditors appointed by the

Ministry; and (iii) shall permit the Ministry to inspect the Successful Bidder's accounts and records

relating to the performance of the Successful Bidder and to have them audited by auditors

appointed by the Ministry.

8.13.12 Successful Bidder’s Actions Requiring Ministry’s Prior Approval

The Successful Bidder shall obtain the Ministry's prior approval in writing before taking any of

the following actions:

(a) entering into a subcontract for the performance of any part of the Services, it being

understood

(i) that the selection of the Sub-consultant and the terms and conditions of the subcontract

shall have been approved in writing by the Ministry prior to the execution of the

subcontract, and

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(ii) That the Successful Bidder shall remain fully liable for the performance of the Services

by the Sub- consultant and its Personnel pursuant to this Contract.

(b) Extension of time period for completion of services for any reason including Force majeure.

8.13.13 Reporting Obligations

The Successful Bidder shall furnish, compile or make available at all times to the Ministry and

records of information, oral or written, which the Ministry may reasonably request of the services

to be performed under this contract.

8.13.14 Documents Prepared by the Successful Bidder to Be the Property of the Ministry

a. All drawings, photographs, reports, questionnaires, recommendations, estimates,

documents and all other data, including the Raw data, compiled or received by the

Successful Bidder under this Contract shall be the property of the Ministry, shall be treated

by him/her as confidential, shall be delivered only to the duly authorized officials on

completion of work under this Contract or as may otherwise be specified by the Ministry

under this Contract. In no event shall be the contents of such document or data are made

known by the Successful Bidder to any person or organization without written approval of

the Ministry. Subject to the provisions of this Article, the Successful Bidder may retain a

copy of the document produced by him.

b. All copyright, patents and other intellectual property rights in all countries and all

proprietary rights in the manuscripts, records and other materials except for the existing

materials, publicly or privately owned, collected or prepared in the course of the execution

of this Contract, shall become the property of the Ministry as appropriate, who shall have

the right to publish the same in whole or in part, copyright and takeout patents etc. as the

Ministry may determine appropriate.

8.13.15 Equipment and Materials Furnished by the Ministry

Equipment and materials made available to the Successful Bidder by the Ministry, or purchased

by the Successful Bidder with funds provided by the Ministry, shall be the property of the Ministry

and shall be marked accordingly. Upon termination or expiration of this Contract, the Successful

Bidder shall make available to the Ministry an inventory of such equipment and materials and

shall dispose of such equipment and materials in accordance with the Ministry’s instructions. Such

equipment or property when returned to the Ministry shall be in the same condition as when

delivered to the Successful Bidder, subject to normal wear and tear. The Successful Bidder shall,

if any event be liable to the Ministry for the loss of or damage to such equipment or property

through his/her fault or negligence.

8.14 Successful Bidder’s Personnel and Sub-consultants

8.14.1 In general, the Successful Bidder shall employ such qualified and experienced Personnel,

as required and stated Clause 4.3 (Section-4) to carry out the said study.

8.14.2 Removal and/or Replacement of Personnel

a. Except as the Ministry may otherwise agree, no changes shall be made in the Key

Personnel. If, for any reason beyond the reasonable control of the Successful Bidder, it

becomes necessary to replace any of the Personnel, the Successful Bidder shall forthwith

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provide as a replacement a person of equivalent or better qualifications with the prior

approval of the Ministry.

b. If the Ministry (i) finds that any of the Personnel has committed serious misconduct or has

been charged with having committed a criminal action, or (ii) has reasonable cause to be

dissatisfied with the performance of any of the Personnel, then the Successful Bidder shall,

at the Ministry's written request specifying the grounds therefore, forthwith provide as a

replacement a person with qualifications and experience acceptable to the Ministry.

8.15 Right and remedies of Ministry

8.15.1 Nothing in or relating to this contract shall be deemed to prejudice or constitute a waiver

of any rights or remedies of the Ministry.

8.15.2 The Ministry shall not be liable for any consequences of, or claims based upon any act of

omission on the part of the Government

8.16 Payment to the consulting agency

8.16.1 Lump sum remuneration

The Successful Bidder’s total remuneration shall not exceed the Contract price and shall be a fixed

lump sum including all staff costs, sub consultants costs, printing, communications, travel,

accommodation and the like, and all other costs incurred by the Successful Bidder in carrying out

the said study.

8.16.2 Terms and Conditions for payment

i. Payments will be made to the account of the Successful Bidder and according to the

payment schedule as stated inSection-7.

ii. Payments will be made by the Ministry within sixty days of its approval of the quality of

the deliverable from the Successful Bidder against each milestone, as mentioned at

Section-7 and on the receipt of the corresponding invoice from the Successful Bidder

specifying the amount due.

8.17 Indemnification

a. The Successful Bidder shall indemnify, hold and save harmless and defend at his/her own

expenses the Ministry and its personnel from and against all suits, claims, demands and

liability of any nature whatsoever, including without limitations, costs and expenses arising

out of acts or omissions of the Successful Bidder its employees and/or agents caused by or

resulting from any operations(s) conducted by or on behalf of the Successful Bidder.

b. The Successful Bidder shall , at all times, further indemnify Ministry against any damages,

cost, expenses and/or claims occasioned by any infringement(s) of Copyrights or

Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) of any third party occasioned by the services acts or

commissions or omission or on behalf of the Successful Bidder.

c. Any failure or delay on the part of any party to exercise right or power hereunder shall not

operate as a waiver thereof.

d. Neither this contract nor any rights under it may be assigned by either party without the

express prior written consent of the other party. However upon assignment of the

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assignor’s interest in this Contract, the assignor shall be released and discharged from its

obligations hereunder only to the extent that such obligations are assumed by the assignee.

e. The Successful Bidder shall at all times indemnify the Ministry against any claims which

may be made under the Workmen’s compensation act, 1923 or any statutory modification

thereof or otherwise for or in respect of any damages or compensation payable in

consequence of any accident or injury sustained by any workmen, staff and agent of the

Successful Bidder or to the person whether in the employment of the Successful Bidder or

not

8.18 Operation of the Contract

The Parties recognize that it is impractical in this Contract to provide for every contingency which

may arise during the life of the Contract, and the Parties hereby agree that it is their intention that

this Contract shall operate fairly as between them, and without detriment to the interest of either

of them, and that, if during the term of this Contract either Party believes that this Contract is

operating unfairly, the Parties will use their best efforts to agree on such action as may be necessary

to remove the cause or causes of such unfairness, but no failure to agree on any action pursuant to

this Clause shall give rise to a dispute subject to arbitration in accordance with Clause 8.19hereof.

8.19 Settlement of Disputes

8.19.1 Amicable Settlement

The Parties shall use their best efforts to settle amicably all disputes arising out of or in connection

with this Contract or the interpretation thereof.

8.19.2 Dispute Settlement

Any dispute between the Parties as to matters arising pursuant to this Contract which cannot be

settled amicably within thirty (30) days after receipt by one Party of the other Party's request for

such amicable settlement may be submitted by either Party for settlement in accordance with the

provisions specified in Clause 8.19.3

8.19.3 Dispute Settlement Mechanism

8.19.3.1 Arbitration

Any disputes arising out of or in connection with this Contract shall be submitted to arbitration to

a sole arbitrator, if attempts at settlement by negotiations and/or conciliation have failed. Selection

of arbitrator shall be made by mutual consultation. The arbitrator shall give its award on the costs,

which may be divided between the parties. The decision rendered in the arbitration shall constitute

final adjudication of the dispute. The venue of arbitration shall be at New Delhi in India. The

arbitration shall be governed by the Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996 as amended from time

to time. In any arbitration proceeding hereunder:

i. The English language shall be the official language for all purposes; and

ii. The decision of the sole arbitrator shall be final and binding and shall be enforceable in any

court of competent jurisdiction in New Delhi and the parties hereby waive any objections

to or claims of immunity in respect of such enforcement.

8.19.3.2 Jurisdiction

In case of any dispute, jurisdiction shall be a court in the NCT of Delhi/New Delhi only.

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Annexure-1

(Contract for execution on Stamp Paper of ₹100/-)

CONTRACT

This contract is made at Delhi on this day of (Month) of two

Thousand Nineteen between Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Government of

India (hereinafter called Ministry and [name of Selected bidder] (hereinafter called Consultant/

Agency) on the other part:

Whereas the Ministry has decided to assign the task of undertaking an evaluation the Central

Sector Schemes [Group..............] following the procedure laid down in proposal issued by the

Ministry on ….21st October, 2019.

The Consultant / Agency undertakes to abide by the Terms & Conditions as laid down in the

Proposal document and complete the study within time-schedule prescribed in the proposal issued

by the Ministry on the 21st October, 2019

IN WITNESS WHEREOF..................................... (Name and Designation of the

Authorized representative of the Consultant/ Agency) for............................. (Name of Consulting

Firm) and Economic Advisor on behalf of Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change

hereunto have set their respective hand on the day of

(month) of 2019 herein above written.

Signature ................................. on behalf of Consulting Firm/ Agency Signature

…………………………. on behalf of Ministry

In the presence of Witness:

1. Name &Address

2. Name &Address

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ANNEXURE-II

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ANNEXURE-III Last Three year BE, RE & Actual Expenditure

2019-20


I Environment Protection (EP) 75.52 83.00 79.73 35.00 33.00 32.68 485.00

1 Pollution Abatement 21.20 7.50 7.47 20.00 20.00 19.72 10.00

2 Hazardous Substances Management 54.32 75.50 72.26 15.00 13.00 12.96 15.00

3 Control of Pollution 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 460.00

II Environment Conservation (EC) 621.98 413.75 418.77 382.60 397.95 385.35 310.00

4 Eco-Task Force 30.00 120.00 120.00 67.50 112.85 112.85 75.00

5 Climate Change Action Plan 40.00 33.00 26.86 40.00 40.00 33.17 40.00

6 National Adaptation Fund 110.00 108.25 119.41 110.00 110.00 109.78 100.00

7 National Coastal Mission (including EAP) 441.98 152.50 152.50 165.10 135.10 129.55 95.00

III Decision Support Systems (DSS) 90.50 71.00 68.20 83.70 82.40 75.40 106.00

8 Environmental Information Systems (ENVIS) 23.00 23.00 20.22 24.00 28.00 23.84 46.00

9 R&D for Conservation and Development 17.50 7.00 6.98 9.70 4.40 1.56 10.00

10 National Mission on Himalayan Studies 50.00 41.00 41.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00

IV Environmental Awareness and Capacity

Building (EACB) 83.00 73.79 64.77 75.00 91.60 89.56 85.80

11 Forestry Training and Capacity Building 23.00 15.50 15.16 15.00 28.60 28.52 10.80

12 Environmental Education, Awareness and Training 60.00 58.29 49.61 40.00 40.00 39.49 50.00

12.1 Media, Publicity & Information 0.00 0.00 0.00 20.00 23.00 21.55 25.00

Total 871.00 641.54 631.47 576.30 604.95 582.99 986.80

* EEAT Scheme included Media, Publicity & Information for the 2017-18.

(Rs in crore)

2017-18 2018-19S.NO Name of Scheme

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