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F.No.1-1/2017-RTI

Government of India Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change

(RTI-Cell)

Indira Paryavaran Bhavan, Aliganj, Jor Bagh Road

New Delhi-110003

Dated: 08.2019

OFFICE ORDER

In pursuance of Section 5(1) of the RTI Act, 2005, the following designated Officers will function as Central Public Information Officers/First Appellate Authorities in respect of various divisions in the Ministry as indicated against each officer:

S. No. Name of CPIO & Designation

Tele. No./ Intercom/

E-mail

Subject Matter

Name of First Appellate Authority/

Tele/ Intercom

A B C D E

A - ADMINISTRATION & SERVICE WING

Administration

1 Sh. S.P Singh, Under Secretary

24695321/ #2136/2156 sp.singh71@gov.in

Personnel-I (P.I) -Establishment and Administrative matters of all Scientific/Technical officers and Canteen Staff of the Ministry. -Reservation Cell -Advances like House Building, GPF, LTC, TA in r/o all officers/staff other than those who are at the strength of IFS/NAEB/NRCD. -Budget Matters (Non-Plan: Secretariat Proper). -Policy matters relating to outsourcing. -Maintenance of ACRs of Group ’A’ ‘B’ & ‘C’ Officials of MoEF&CC other than IFS Officers under Central Staffing Scheme of the Ministry for IFS Officers. -Disciplinary Cases of Group ‘A’ ‘B’ & ‘C’ Officials of MoEF&CC other than IFS Officers under Central Staffing Scheme of the Ministry for IFS Officers.

Sh. S.K. Parida Deputy Secretary 24695131/Ext:2139 sk.parida@nic.in

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2 Sh. C.S. Thakur, Under secretary

24695133/ #2135 cs.thakur69

@nic.in

Personnel. II (P.II) -Cadre management of CSSS/CSS/CSCS, Central Staffing Scheme, IES and ISS officers. -Establishment/service matters of Secretariat Group ‘A’, ‘B’ & ‘C’ posts (except officers working at the strength of IFS, NRCD and NAEB Divisions) -Work allocation among all officers/staff other than scientific/technical officers. -Matters relating to Minister’s staff. -Election Work.

-Training programme of AIS and all Secretariat officers. -Outsourcing (other than policy matters).

Sh. S.K. Parida Deputy Secretary 24695131/Ext:2139 sk.parida@nic.in

-All matters pertaining to General Administration (GA) -Central Registry.

Sh. A.K. Agrawal Director 24695368 Ext: 3237 dirind-moefcc@gov.in

3 Sh. Abhijit Roy Under Secretary

24695133/ #2134 abhijit.roy@nic.in

P.III -Recruitment, of Group ‘A’ Scientists in the Ministry/attached/subordinate offices -Review/assessment of Group ‘A’ Scientists for promotion under Flexible Complementing Scheme in the Ministry and Subordinate offices. -Amendment/interpretation of the Department of Environment, Forest and Wildlife Group A Scientific posts Rules, 1987. -Policy matter of Group ‘A’ Scientific posts.

Sh. S.K. Parida Deputy Secretary 24695131/Ext:2139 sk.parida@nic.in

4 Sh. V. Mahalingam Under Secretary

24695302/ #3123 v.mahalingam63@nic.in

-RTI Cell -CPIO for the Minister’s Office -General Coordination (GC) -Public Grievances Cell - Result Framework Document (RFD), -Ease of doing business

Sh. S.B. Mandal Director 24695301 #2616/2612 (PA) sb.mondal@nic.in

Sh. S. Gowri Shankar, Deputy Secretary 24695356/#4546/ g.shankar@gov.in

-Protocol

Sh. A.K. Agrawal, Director

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-Parliament Sh. Hari Singh Deputy Secretary Ext. 5141

5 Sh. N. Thyagarajan Under Secretary

24695376 / 5313 n.thyagarajan@nic.in

-Matters related to setting up of National Museum of Natural. -Matter related to those cases required MoEF&CC approval and concurrence of IFD which are beyond the powers of Dir (NMNH) -Appointment of Group A Scientists and AO in NMNH after selection by respective division/UPSC. -Audit Para/PAC Para. -Constitution of Advisory Committee and other Committee.

Sh. A.K. Nautiyal, Director 24695340 I/C:3628 arvind.nautiyal@gov.in

Budget and Accounts (BA)

6 Sh. Harish C. Mathpal Sr.AO

24695238/#5

332 budget-mef@nic.in

Budget & Accounts

Shri A.K. Das, DS

24695393/

#4256

Civil Construction Unit (CCU)

7 Sh. N.P. Gupta Executive Engineer,

24363248 24360588(PA) eep1ccu-

mef@nic.in

-All matters pertaining to Civil Construction Unit

Sh. Budhan Singh Supdt. Engineer 24360588 seccu-mef@nic.in

Development Monitoring Evaluation Division (DMED)

8 Sh. Shoyab Ahmed Kalal, Dy. Director

24695420/ #4652 s.kalal@nic.in

-To carry out monitoring and impact Evaluation of this Ministry’s funded programmes. -To focus an outcomes and take out outcomes into account during the appraisal for continuation of the ongoing scheme. -To constitute Evalution Monitoring Committee (EMC) -To prepare TOR for evaluation of monitoring committee. -To get Vetting of TOR by inter Ministerial Group (IMG). -Nodal Division for coordination with Niti Aayog in the matter of monitoring and evaluation of programmes of this Ministry.

Sh. Hari Singh Deputy Secretary 24695310/Ext. 5141 h.singh62@nic.in

International Cooperation (IC)

9 Sh. Rishi Kaushik Under Secretary

24695426 Ext. 3324 kaushik.rishi@nic.in

International Cooperation-I IC Division is the nodal agency in the country for the United Nations Environment Programme(UNEP), Nairobi, South Asia Co-operative Environment Programme (SACEP), Colombo

Shri Kushal Vashist, Director 4351 24695382 kushal.vashist@gov.in

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-Financial contributions to these organisations’ Projects with the collaboration of UNEP/ the World Bank/ European Economic Community (EEC)/UNDP/FAO/SAARC/Canada/USA/ Sweden/Norway/Denmark/UK/the Netherlands, Japan and Germany. -All matter relating to bilateral cooperation in the area of environment viz. signing of MoUs/ Agreements with other countries, holding of Joint Working Group Meetings etc. -Coordinating all the activities relating to Global Environmental Issues. -All Issues related to the Global Environmental Facility (GEF) established in 1992 and Small Grant Programme to fund projects dealing with Global Environmental Issues. Multilateral issues of International Co-operation Division -Sustainable Development (SD) -International Cooperation- II

Information Technology (IT)

10 Sh. Mahendra Yadav Under Secretary

24695334/ #3126 m.yadav@nic.in

-All matters relating to Information Technology (IT) and e-governance. -E-Office -Media

Sh. P.J. Michael, Director 24695128/ #3129 michael.pj@nic.in

NGO Cell

11 Ms. Geeta Bhatnagar, Under

24695322 #3627 geeta.bhatnagar@nic.in

-Non Governmental Organization Cell (NGO Cell)

Sh. Hari Singh, DS 24695310/Ext. 5141 h.singh62@nic.in

IWSU Ms. Asha Chauhan, DS

Official Language (OL)

12 Ms. Avinesh Sharma Joint Director

24695446 I/C: 2235 avnesh.sharma@nic.in

All matters relating to Hindi (Official Language)

Dr. S.C. Garkoti, Scientist-G Ext.5131/5129(PS) satish.garkoti@nic.in

Pay and Accounts Office (PAO)

13 Sh. Kasunath Soren, Section Officer

24695300/ #5435

DDO (Cash)

Smt. Parul Gupta,

Deputy Controller of

Accounts

24654754/#3712

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14 Shri Rajiv

Goyal, Sr. AO

(Hqr.)

24695436/ #3716 praomoef@y

ahoo.co.in

rajivgoyal.17

@gov.in

Sr. AO administration, Appropriation &

Finance Accounts

Smt. Parul Gupa,

Deputy Controller of

Accounts

24654754/

#3711

15 Shri Satya Pal

Singh, Sr AO

24695433

#3713

sp.singh60@g

ov.in

Bill received by PAOs, cheques pertaining to NCDDOs & UCs (other than State Government),

Smt. Parul Gupta,

Deputy Controller of

Accounts, 24654754/

#3711

16 Shri D.S. Bisht

Sr. AO

24695434

#3714

ds.bisht65@g

ov.in

Pension cases received for authorization in PAO, GPF (other than those covered under merged DDO scheme i.e. handled by DDO Cash).

Smt. Parul Gupta,

Deputy Controller of

Accounts, 24654754/

#3711

Policy & Law (PL)

17 Sh. Ramesh Kumar, Under Secretary

24695235/ #4554 r.kumar69@nic.in

-Policy & Law -Administration of National Green Tribunal (NGT) -Legislative work pertaining to -Eco Mark Scheme -Proposals for establishment of -Legal Monitoring Cell

Sh. A.K. Pateshwary Director 24695290/ 3330/3332/(PA) ak.pateshwary@gov.in

Statistical Cell (SC)

18 Ms. Aastha Dwivedi Asstt. Director

24695440/ #4652 aastha.dwivedi@gov.in

-State of environment reporting scheme which includes bringing out State of Environment Reports (SoER) at national/states/metropolitan cities and other hotspots. -Bringing out Annual Report and Executive Summary of the Ministry. -Report to the People on Environment & Forests. -Statistical Cell

Sh. James Mathew, DDG #5617 james.mathew62@gov.in

Vigilance Division

19 Sh. Vazir Singh, US(Vigilance)

24695311/ #5458 vazir.singh@nic.in

All vigilance matters including disciplinary matter against IFS officers.

Ms. Anuradha Singh,

Director 24695272/ #2321 singh.anuradha@gov.in

B - ENVIRONMENT WING

Climate Change (CC) 20 Sh. Shard,

Scientist-D

24695331/ #2332 shard.sapra@nic.in

-National Adaptation Fund. -Climate Change Action Programme (CCAP), National Action Plan on climate Change (NAPCC). -IPCC Working Group II (impacts, Adaptation & vulnerability) -Sectoral Issues – Civil Aviation and Maritime Emissions / Trade. -Public Grievances, Monthly D.O.s.

Shri Kushal Vashist, Director 4351(4318-PA) 24695382 kushal.vashist@gov.in

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-Annual Reports. -Matters related to the Kyoto Protocol and CDM (including NCDMA). -International contributions to UNFCCC / KP. -Parliamentary forums on climate Change. -Carbon Standards / Carbon Footprint, work related to BIS. -NICCSA -Economic Survery -Audit paras. -REDD+ & Brief on CDM Matter.

21 Sh. Ajay

Raghava

Scientist-C

24362735/

9810266823

ajay.raghava

@nic.in

-CCAP, National Carbonaceous

Aerosols Programme (NCAP), Long

Term Ecological Observations

-Matters related to Third NATCOM

(TNC) & Biennial Update Report

(BURs)

-Green House Gas Emissions

modeling.

-IPCC

Dr. JR Bhatt, Advisor (CC), Ext:3319 24695293 jrbhatt@nic.in

22 Sh. S. Kalal, Deputy Director

24695420/#4652/#4634(PA) s.kalal@nic.in

-Bilateral and Regional / sub regional cooperation on climate change including SAARC, ASEAN, Green Fund, JICA, and Bhutan’s sub regional Framework of cooperation. -UNDP / DFID / GEF / GIZ cooperation matters. -Green climate Fund. -Budget & Accounts -Synergy with other environmental conventions. -12th Five Year Plan & Annual Plan. -Result Framework Document (RFD), citizens Charter.

Shri Kushal Vashist, Director 4351(4318-PA) 24695382 kushal.vashist@gov.in

Control of Pollution (CP)

23 Dr. Priti Singh, Scientist-C

24695236 5533 priti.singh@g

ov.in

-National ambient air monitoring programme and network therein -Matter related to control of air pollution including industrial air pollution. -Vehicular pollution and related issues. -Externally aided project on Market based -EP (P&C) Authority for NCR. -Corporate Responsibility for Environmental Protection (CREP). -Source Apportionment Studies

-Emission Trading Scheme

Mr. Sudheer Chintalalpati, Scientist-D 24695294 sudheer.ch@gov.in,

2326/2354

24 Sh. R.N. Pankaj, Scientist ‘D’

24695394/ #2234 rnpankaj.cpc

-Noise Pollution -Assistance for abatement of Pollution Scheme.

Sh. Ritesh Kumar Singh, JS 24695129/#2140

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b@nic.in -common effluent Treatment Plants (CETPs) -Loss of Ecology Authority -The items of work relate to Air Pollution, as assigned by superiors.

riteshkumar.singh@nic.in

25 Sh. Prasoon Tripathi Under Secretary

24695475/ #2219 prasoon.tripathi76@gov.in

-Administrative and financial matters of CPCB. -Administration of Water (P&CP) Cess Act & reimbursement/release of Water cess proceeds to SPCBs/PCCs -Release of Water Cess to CPCB under project mode. -Training programs on Overseas Development Agencies (O.D.A)/World Health Organization (WHO). -Grants-in-aid, Bilateral and Multilateral programs. -Work related to General coordination work in CP Division.

Sh. Satyender Kumar, Deputy Secretary 24611719/ #3613 satyendra.kumar07@ips.gov.in

-National Clean Air Programme (NCAP)

Mr. Sudheer Chintalalpati, Scientist-D

26 Dr. Harendra Kharkwal, Scientist-D

24695384/ #2215 h.kharkwal@nic.in

-Notification of Environmental Standards -Matters relating to Custom Duty Exemption. -Clean technology developments and promotion.

Sh. A.K. Nautiyal, Joint Secretary 24695340 I/C:3328 arvind.nautiyal@gov.in

27 Dr. Yogendra Pal Singh Scientist-E (CPW)

24695365 #4219/4233 yogendra78@nic.in

-Matters pertaining to Water Act, Water Pollution including marine pollution akmnd pollution in river Ganga and Yamuna. -Critically polluted areas including Comprehensive Environmental Protection index (CEPI) excluding moratorium related issues (being dealt by IA Division) and 17 highly polluted industries and CPAs.

Sh. Jigmet Takpa, Joint Secretary 24695274/ Ext. 2323 takpa.jigmet@gov.in

28 Sh. Dharam Pal Section Officer

2233 24695469 dharam.61@gov.in

-Taj Trapezium Zone and TTZ Scheme

Dr. Yogendra Pal Singh Scientist-E

29 Dr. Susan George K. Scientist-D

24695327/ 5214 susan.george@nic.in

-Industrial pollution related issues excluding aspects raised related to clearances / NOCs (being dealt by IA Division). -Categorization of Industries. -National award for prevention and control of pollution. -Recognition of private laboratories under EPA 1986 -PVC Pipes regarding

Sh. Jigmet Takpa, Joint Secretary 24695274/ Ext. 2323 takpa.jigmet@gov.in

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-Environmental Health Cell

Dr. S.C. Garkoti, Scientist-G Ext. 5131/5129(PS)

Conservation & Survey (CS)

30 Dr. Tashi Wangdi Scientist ‘F’

24695369/ #5112 tashi.wangdi@nic.in

-Implementation of Biosphere Reserves scheme. -Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme of the UNESCO:

Dr. S.C. Garkoti, Scientist-G Ext. 5131/5129(PS)

31 Dr. Sandeep Kr. Chauhan Scientist-E

24695240/ #5531 chauhan.sandeep@gov.in

-All India Coordinated Programme on Taxonomy Capacity Building (ICOPTAX).

Ms. Madhumita Biswas, Scientist-G 24695363/ Ext. 4258/4249 PA mbiswas.17@gov.in

-Assistance to Botanic Garden Scheme

Dr. Tashi Wangdi Scientist ‘F’

32 Sh. Subrata Bose, Director

24695422/#4251/4232 (PA) subrata.bose@nic.in

-G.B. Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment and Development (GBPIHED) -International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) -Mountain Division

Sh. A.K. Nautiyal, Director 24695340 I/C:3328 arvind.nautiyal@gov.in

33 Ms. Geeta Bhatnagar, Under Secretary (CS-II)

24695322 #3627 geeta.bhatnagar@nic.in

-All matters of Botanical Survey of India(BSI) and Zoological Survey of India(ZSI) -Botanic Garden of Indian Republic (BGIR-Noida)

Sh. P.J. Michael, DS 24695128, #3128 michael.pj@nic.in

34 Dr. Ranjeet Singh, Scientist-B (CS-III)

24695441 #4521

National Biodiversity Authority(NBA) Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) National Biodiversity Action Plan(NBAP) Coordination work of Biodiversity Conservation Scheme. -Bio-Diversity Act

Sh. Tarun Kathula, Scientist-F tk.kathula@nic.in

35 Dr. Rajesh P Rastogi , Scientist-B (CS-III)

24695360 #4250 rp.rastogi@gov.in

-Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC), -Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety -Capacity Building Project on Biosafety

Sh. Tarun Kathula, Scientist-F tk.kathula@nic.in

36 Dr. Mahendra Phulwaria, Scientist-B

24695243/ #4540 m.phulwaria@gov.in

-Marine Conservation, Coral Reef and Mangroves (excluding CRZ Notification, 2011, Island Zone Notification, 2011 and cases of violations)

Sh. B.B. Barman, Scientist ”G’ 24695324/ Ext. 2224 bidhu-mef@nic.in

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37 Dr. Rubab Jaffer, Scientist-D

24695394/ #2221 rubab.jaffer

@nic.in

CS-I (Medicinal Plant) Sh. B.B. Barman, Scientist ”G’

Economic Division (ED)

38 Sh. Vivek Kumar, Assistant Director

Ext: 4624 vivek.duklan@nic.in

-Information System (ENVIS) Centres–Indira -Gandhi Paryavaran Puraskar (IGPP) -Indian state level Basic Environmental Information Database (ISBEID). -National/Regional Workshops Gried base decision programme -Green skill development programme Cesbp community driven Environmentaly sustainable village programme -Economic Cell -DBT Cell -Trade & Environment Division

Ms. Urmila Joint Director #4622 b.urmila@nic.in

Environment Education (EE)

39 Sh. Ritesh Joshi Scientist-D (EE)

24695359 #4212 ritesh.joshi@nic.in

-Grant of financial assistance for Seminars/Symposia/Workshops -Grants-in-aid to Professional Societies/Inst. -Grant of financial assistance for publications on environment - Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE) Programme - National Green Corps (NGC) - Formal Environment Education including coordination with Ministry of Human Resources Development, NCERT and State Education Departments -Strengthening of Environment in Professional courses Environmental appreciation courses through Indira Gandhi National Open University. -National Environment Awareness Campaign (NEAC) -Swachh Bharat Cell -Nature camping - Regional Resources Agency (RRA) -Facilitation Counter

Sh. A.K. Nautiyal, Director 24695340 I/C:3628 arvind.nautiyal@gov.in

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40 Sh. Naresh Jaiswal Under Secretary

n.jaiswal@

nic.in

-Centre of Excellence (COE) i) Centre for Environment Education

(CEE), Ahmedabad i i ) Centre for Animal & Environment

(CARTMAN), Bangalore CPR Environmental Education Centre (CPREEC), Chennai -SACON -Liberary

Dr. Tashi Wangdi Scientist-F 24695369/ #5112 tashi.wangdi@nic.in

Hazardous Substance Management (HSMD)

41 Sh. Sonu Singh, Scientist ‘D’

24695418 #3233 sonu.singh@nic.in

-Hazardous and other Wastes (Management, Handling and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016 -The E-Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2016 -Basel Convention

-End of Life Vehicle Policy -Overall coordination on New initiatives in HSM

Sh. Manoj Kumar Gangeya Director #3215/3227 011-24695337 m.gangeya@gov.in

42 Sh. Dinesh Runiwal Scientist ‘D’

#3235 d.runiwal@gov.in

-Chemical Safety and Overall coordination on the theme:Chemicals. -The Manufacture Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemicals Rules, 1989 -The Chemical Accident (Emergency Planning, Preparedness and Response) Rules, 1996 -Regulation of Polychlorinated Biphenyls Order, 2016 -GEF-UNIDO Project on PCBs -GEF-UNIDO Project on DDT Draft notification on Classification, packing & labelling of Hazardous Chemical Rules, 2011 Regulation on Lead contents in Household and Decorative Paints Rules, 2016 -Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) -Minamata Convention on Mercury -Strategic approach to international chemicals management (SAICM) -Rotterdam Convention of Prior informed consent procedure for certain hazardous chemicals and pesticides in international trade -GIS based Emergency Planning and Response System. -Construction & Demolition Waste Management Rules, 2016

Sh. Manoj Kumar Gangeya, Director #3215 m.gangeya@gov.in

43 Sh. Amardeep Raju, Scientist ‘D’

24695292/

#4311

adraju@gmai

-Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016 -Solid Wastes Management Rules, 2016

Sh. Manoj Kumar Gangeya, Director #3215

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l.com

ad.raju@nic.i

n

-The Batteries (Management and Handling) Rules, 2001. -Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991 & ERF Scheme 2008. -Environment Relief Fund Scheme,

2008. - London Convention -Ship breaking.

m.gangeya@gov.in

44 Sh. Aditya Narayan Singh, Scientist-D

24695325

aditya.naraya

n@nic.in

-General Coordination in respect of HSM Division. -Fly Ash Utilization Notification/ Management. -Matter related to Bhopal Gas Tragedy -World Bank Project: Capacity Building Industry Pollution Management Project (CBIPMP) -Remediation of contaminated sites under National Clean Energy Fund. -Draft remediation policy

-Bio-medical Waste Management Rules, 2016. -GEF-UNIDO project on environmentally sound management and final disposal of medical waste in India.

Sh. Manoj Kumar Gangeya, Director #3215 m.gangeya@gov.in

Impact Assessment (IA) Division 45 Dr. Thillai

Sivakumar Scientist-B

#4521 thillai.sivakumar@gov.in

-Environmental appraisal of Non-Coal Mining projects w.r.t. States viz. Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Chandigarh, Delhi, Lakshadweep, Manipur, Puducherry, Odisha

Sh. Sundeep Scientist-F 24695339/#5128 sundeep.cpcb@ni

c.in sundeep.moef@gmail.com

46 Shri Amit Vashishtha, Scientist-C

24695399/#4342 amit.vashisht

ha@nic.in

-Environmental appraisal of Non-Coal Mining projects w.r.t. States viz. Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu, Haryana, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Maharashtra, Telangana, Tripura, Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh.

Sh. Sundeep Scientist-F 24695339/#5128/#5151 (PA) sundeep.cpcb@ni

c.in

47 Sh. S.D. Tiwari Under Secretary

24695398/ #5535 sd.tiwari@nic.in

-Environmental appraisal of Non-Coal Mining projects w.r.t. States viz. Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Madhya Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, West Bengal, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland,.

Sh. Sundeep Scientist-F 24695339/#5128 sundeep.cpcb@ni

c.in

48 Sh. S.D. Tiwari Under Secretary

24695398/ #5535 sd.tiwari@nic

Monitoring Cell, Environment Clearance compliances, Coordination, Nuclear, Defence and St(rategic

Dr. Shruti Rai Bhardwaj, Scientist-E

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.in Sector Project Appraisal, QCI, Monthly D.O.

shruti.rai@nic.in

49 Dr. Mohit Saxena Scientist-C

24695294 Ext: 2327 mohit.saxena@gov.in

Expert Appraisal Committee on Violation cases.

Sh. Raghu Kumar Kodali, Scientist-F 24621920

50 Sh. Munna Kumar Shah Scientist ‘D’

24695399/ #4362 munna.shah@gov.in

-Environmental Appraisal of Coal Mining Projects, Coal Washeries, -EIA Sector Specific Guidance Manual, -Centre for Mining and Environment, Dhanbad -Coordination of Parl. Question and Assurances.

Sh. S.K. Srivastava, Scientist-E 24695314 / #4348 sk.smree66@nic.in

51 Sh. N. Subrahmanyam Scientist ‘C’

24695366/ #4316 n.subrahmanyam@gov.in

-Environmental Appraisal of Thermal Power Projects.

Dr. S. Kerketta Scientist-F s.kerketta66@gov.in

52 Sh. Rajashekhar Ratti Scientist ‘C’ (IA-II)

rs.ratti@gov.in

Environmental Appraisal of Projects in Industry Sector. I -Metallurgical industries (ferrous & non ferrous) -Cement plants -Coke oven plants -Asbestos milling and asbestos based products -Leather/skin/hide processing industry -Pulp & paper industry

Sh. Sunder Ramanathan, Scientist-D r.sundar@nic.in

53 Dr. Saurabh Upadhyay, Scientist-B

#4341 saurabh.upadhyay85@gov.in

Environmental Appraisal of Projects in Industry Sector .II – Off-shore and On-shore Oil & Gas Exploration, Petroleum & Refining Industry, Chlor Alkali Industry, Soda Ash Industry, Chemical Fertilizers, Pesticide Industry, Petrochemical Complexes, Petrochemical Based Processing, Bulk Drug, Synthetic Organic Chemicals, Distilleries.

Sh. S.K. Srivastava, Scientist-E 24695314 / #4348 sk.smree66@nic.in

54 Sh. Ashish Kumar Scientist ‘D’ (IA-III)

24695474/#5532 ashish.k@nic.in

-Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) for Infrastructure-I- physical infrastructure works of industrial estates/complexes, National Highways, SEZs as per activity.

Sh. Raghu Kumar Kodali, Scientist-F 24621920/ #4544 Kodali.rk@gov.in

55 Sh. John Daniel Marcus, Scientist ‘C’ (IA-III)

24695467 #4313/4320 m.knight@gov.in

-Policy & Law related to IA Division. -High Level Committee, Monitoring of on-line system of Environment Clearance, -Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 National Assessment & Monitoring Authority (NEAMA).

Sh. S.K. Pallerla, Scientist-F 24695319/ #4317 sharath.kr@gov.in

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56 Sh. Vinod Kumar Singh, Scientist-E (IA-III)

24695398/ #4319 vinodsingh.77@gov.in

Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) for Infrastructure-II- sector projects for the state (Andaman & Nicobar, Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Chandigarh, Daman & Diu, Delhi, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Kerala, Maharashtra, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal etc.) and (Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Goa, Haryana, Jammu & Kashmir, Karnataka, Lakshwadeep, Madhya Pradesh, Manipur, Nagaland, Odisha, Puduchery, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tripura, Uttarakhand etc.) relating to Airport, All ship breaking yards including ship breaking unit, common Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage and disposal facilities, Ports and Harbours, Aerial ropeways, CETPS, Common Municipal Solid Waste Management Facility, Building and Construction Project, Townships and area development projects. Constitution of SEIAA/SEAC (State Level Expert Appraisal Committee).

Dr. Subrata Bose, Scientist-F 24695422/ #4251 subrata.bose@nic.in

57 Dr. P. Saranya Scientist ‘C’ (IA-III)

24695405 Ext. 4230 saranya.p@gov.in

-To handle all CRZ related matters and clearance of projects (only for CRZ clearances, not entailing EC) -To handle the matters related to and clearance of projects in Island protection zones in Aandaman & Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep Islands. -To deal with broader policy framework for CRZ Notifications, Rules and related Amedments etc. from time to time. -Constitution of State Coastal Zone Management Authority.

Sh. W. Bharat Singh, Scientist-E 24695338 #3211/3213 w.bharat@nic.in

58 Dr. Mohit Saxena Scientist-C

24695294 Ext: 2327 mohit.saxena@gov.in

-Environmental Appraisal of Hydro Electric and River Valley Projects -Narmada Control Authority. -Cumulative Impact Assessment Studies for Hydro Power Projects.

Dr. S. Kerketta, Scientist-F 24695314/ #4348 s.kerketta66@gov.in

59 Sh. Satyender Kumar, Deputy Secretary

24611719/ #3613 satyendra.kumar07@ips.gov.in

-Society of Integrated Coastal Management (SICOM) -The National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management (NCSCM).

Sh. Ritesh Kumar Singh, JS 24695129/#2140 riteshkumar.singh@nic.in

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60 Sh. R.B. Lal, Scientist-E #24369380 rb.lal@nic.in

61 Sh. Lalit Bokolia Scientist- E 24695313 Ext: 4311 lk.bokolia@nic.in

62 Smt. Poonam Singh, Director #24369380 poonam.singh78@gov.in

63 Smt. Rita Khanna Scientist- F 24366018 rita.khanna@nic.in

64 Sh. Chandan Singh, Scientist-D

Ozone Cell

65 Dr. Amit Love Scientist-D

24642176 ozone-mef@nic.in

-Implementation of phase-out of production and consumption of Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) like Chloro Floro Carbon (CFC)s, CTCs and Halogens as per the Montreal Protocol Schedule. -Implementation of Nation strategy for transition to Non-CFC MDIs and plan for phase-out of CFCs in the manufacture of pharmaceutical MDIs in India. -Preparation and implementation of HCFC phase-out management plan(HPMP) to phase-out HCFCs as per the accelerated schedule of Montreal Protocol. -Implementation of Ozone Depleting Substances Rules, 2000 and its Amendments. -Implementation of Fiscal Incentive Scheme as approved by empowered

Ms. Geeta Menon Joint Secretary 24695281/#5216 menonG@cag.gov.in

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Steering Committee (ESC) of Montreal Protocol to encourage the industry for early phase out of ODSs and installation of new capacity/expansion of installed capacity with non-ODS technology. -Organization of awareness activates to sensitize the stakeholders to phase-out production and consumption of ODSs. -Organization of International Ozone Day -Participation in Montreal Protocol related meetings like Open Ended Working Group (OEWG), Meeting of the Parties (MOP), Executive Committee Meetings and Network Meetings.

Research and Environment (RE)

66 Sh. Naresh Jaiswal Under Secretary

n.jaiswal@ni

c.in

-Eco-system Research Programme. (ECRP) -Environment Research Programme (EnvRP) -Research Programme in Socio Economic Issue of Environment (RPSE) -Research Proposals in RE Division. -Fellowships, Chairs, Awards -Project Management Information Systems (PMIS) of RE Division - National Natural Resources Management System (NNRMS). -National Environment Protection and Training Research Institute (NEPTRI) -Library

Dr. Rubab Jaffer Scientist-D 24695394/ #2221 rubab.jaffer@nic.in

C- Forest & Wild Life Wing

Desertification Cell (DC)

67 Sh. Manoj Kumar Rai, Under Secretary (RE)

24695404/ 3323 manoj.rai@nic.in

-Desertification Cell -Cop 14

Ms. Anuradha Singh, Director

Ecologically Sensitive Zones (ESZ)

68 Sh. Pankaj Verma, Scientist-D (ESZ)

24695264/ #2214 (2240 PA) pankaj.verma@nic.in

-Ecologically Sensitive Zones (ESZ) Notifications around Protected Areas of the States of Andhra Pradesh, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Puducherry, Lakshadweep, Dadra & Nagar Haveli. -ESAs of Bhagirathi, Doon Valley and

Dr. Subrata Bose, Scientist-F 24695422/ #4251 subrata.bose@nic.in

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Western Ghats.

69 Ms. Veenu Joon Scientist-C (ESZ)

24695315/ #5225 vjoon14@gm

ail.com

joon.veenu@

gov.in

-Ecologically Sensitive Zones (ESZ) Notifications around Protected Areas of the States of J&K, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, UP, Delhi, Chhattisgarh, Bihar, Odisha, Maharashtra, Gurjarat, Chandigarh, A&N Islands, Daman & Diu. -ESAs of Pachgani-mahabaleshwar, Matheran, and Dahanu and Mt.Abu.

Dr. Subrata Bose, Scientist-F 24695422/ #4251 subrata.bose@nic.in

70 Dr. Shruti Rai Bharadwaj Scientist-E

24695402 Ext: 3228 shruti.rai@nic.in

-Ecologically Sensitive Zones (ESZ) Notifications around Protected Areas of the States of Uttarakhand, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura, Meghalaya, Manipur, Sikkim and Jammu & Kashmir.

Dr. Subrata Bose, Scientist-F 24695422/ #4251 subrata.bose@nic.in

Externally Aided Projects Division (EAP)

71

Sh. Anand Kumar Prabhakar AIG

- Externally Aided Projects Division of the Ministry deals with Forestry related Externally Aided Projects in coordination with the State Governments, donor agencies (JICA, French Development Agency, GIZ, Kfw, World Bank etc.) and other line ministries in the Government of India -The broad objectives of these forestry projects are increasing forest cover, biodiversity conservation, rehabilitation of degraded forest areas, Soil & Moisture Conservation measures, Capacity Building of Forest Officials and other stakeholders, creation of income & livelihood opportunities to fringe area forest village people and other measures for Sustainable Management of Forest and its resources.

Sh. Rohit Kumar Tiwari, DIGF 24644472 Ext: 3629 wb094.ifs@nic.in

Forest Conservation (FC) Division

72 Sh. Charan Jeet Singh, Scientist-C

24695459 Ext: 5449 c.jsingh1@gov.in

Clearance related to Arunachal Pradesh, Chattisgarh, Assam, Gujarat, Karnataka, Nagaland, Maharashtra, Punjab, West Bengal, UP, Odisha, Uttrakhand (and Border Roads matters. -Looking after Policy issues, matter related to DSS, NPV, Violate/in-violate areas and court cases. Clearance related to states of Delhi, Chandigarh, Kerala, Puducherry, Madhya Pradesh, Dadra& Nagar

Sh. Naresh Kumar DIG(FC) 24695389/ #4512/5445 utt071@ifs.nic.in

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Haveli, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Goa, Lakshadweep, Sikkim etc. AP, Telangana, Haryana, J&K, Manipur, Meghalaya, Tripura, Tamil Nadu, Daman & Diu, Bihar, H.P, Jharkhand, Mizoram, Rajasthan -Policy and Misc matters.

Forest Establishment (FE)

73 Ms. Jagdish Prasad Under Secretary

24634647 #5535

All matters pertaining to Forest Establishment (FE) -Establishment matters of ICFRE, FSI, IGNFA, Dte. Of Forest Education (Rangers’ Training) and NZP. -Establishment matters of Wildlife Crime Control Bureau. (Rectt. Rules)

Ms. Asha Chauhan, Deputy Secretary 24695244/Ext:4259 asha.chauhan@gov.in

Forest Policy (FP) 74 Sh. H.K.

Meena, AIG

24695415 ms290@ifs.nic.in

All matters pertaining to Forest Policy.

National Forest Policy, 1988 and other Policy related issues.

Indian Forest Act, 1927 related issues, amendments and harmonization of forest Act with provisions of PESA and FRA.

Policy and legislative issues of other central Ministries related to forests and Scheduled Tribes.

State Forest Policy Issues, State Forest Acts/ other Central Acts, matters of State Forest Acts.

Follow up of report of National Forest Commission(NFC)

USAID Project

REDD + Cell except for Policy and until CoP 18.

Land Reforms/ State Agrarian & unfinished Land Reforms.

Coordination with MoPR on PESA, 1996 and decentralized governance in NE. States.

Coordination with MoTA on FRA, 2006 and Planning Commission.

Rationalization of felling and transit regulation for trees grown on private land (Policy under consideration).

Miscellaneous issues relating to policies in forestry sector etc.

-Eco-sensitive Zone Work (Addl. Charge)

Ms. V.L. Roui Kullai DIG (WL) 24695246 roul.kullai@nic.in

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Forest Protection Division (FPD)

75 Sh. A.K. Prabhakar, AIG

24652173 fpd-moefcc@gov.in

All Matters pertaining to Forest Protection Division: Forest fire and forest protection. Illicit felling of trees, deforestation and encroachment on forest land. Intensification of Forest Management Scheme (IFMS). Left Wing Extremism related issues. Miscellaneous issues relating to forest protection, Parliament matters, etc.

Sh. Rohit Kumar Tiwari, DIGF 24644472 Ext: 3629 wb094.ifs@nic.in

Forest Research & Training (RT)

76 Sh. Naresh Kumar Technical Officer(RT)

24695239/ #4513/4517 aig_rtdiv@yahoo.com

All matters pertaining to Forest Research & Training Division.

Administrative control of Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE), Dehradun and its Institutes/Centres

Administrative matters relating to Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy (IGNFA), Dehradun.

All matters relating to Indian Institute of Forest Management (IIFM), Bhopal.

Administrative matters relating to Directorate of Forests Education under the control of the Dte. Forest Education.

Co-ordination with Agriculture Universities and other related Scientific/Technical Bodies.

Training of IFS/SFS officers.

Training of Forest Range Officers.

Forestry Education.

All matters relating to Indian Plywood Industries Research and Training Institute (IPIRTI), Bangalore.

Central Board of Forestry.

Research projects submitted by ICFRE & its Institutes including other organizations etc for funding by national/international organizations

Foreign Collaboration, visits/study tours of foreigners, visit of IFS Officers abroad, their reports etc.

Training of IFS officers abroad & other approved Technical Cooperation Training programmes.

Forestry training of foreigners in India.

Research on Forestry problems & other Technical references.

Miscellaneous issues relating to

Research & Training, Parliament

Sh. Suneesh Buxy DIG(RT) suneesh.buxy@gov.in 24695233/ Ext:5333/5334(PA)

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matters, etc Forest Survey & Utilization (SU) Division

77 Ms. Sabitri Bhagat Section Officer

#5513 sabitri.bhagat

@nic.in

-Matters of Forest Survey of India except establishment matters. -Forest Development Corporations. -Wood Substitution -International Tropical Timber Organizations, International Labour Organizations, Trade Policy and labour welfare. -Formulation of guidelines of international /domestic trade in forest produce and regulation of export & import of forest produce as per the Export and Import (EXIM) policy. -Minor Forest Produces including Bamboo. -INBAR Matters. -Minimum Support Price of MFP related issues -Forest Statistics -Plantations of valuable species like Sandalwood, Red Sanders, and Teak etc. -Raw Materials supply to Industries. -Review of Production & disposal of timber in the country. -Granting of permission to extract timber to wood based industries in A& N Islands. -Andaman & Nicobar Forest & Plantation Development Corporation Ltd., Port Blair (A&NFPDC). -Establishment of palm oil Plantation & processing mill, Fresh fruit bundles. -Sustainable Forest Management (SFM)Cell Forest Certification. -IT, Monitoring and Evaluation. -Revision of National Working Plan Code -Wood Based Industries, permission for Industrial Estates including North Eastern States and NE Cell (CEC/HPC/SIT matters: Tea garden related, Saw mill related only) -Felling Permission of Trees outside Forest areas. -Miscellaneous issues in relation to Survey & Utilization, Parliament matters, etc. -Use of IT in Forestry.

Sh. Rohit Kumar Tiwari, DIGF 24644472 Ext: 3629 wb094.ifs@nic.in

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Indian Forest Service (IFS) Division

78 Sh. Subir Kumar, Under Secretary

24695357/ #2631/#2636 subir.kumar93@gov.in

-Recruitment of IFS officers on Central Deputation under Central Staffing Scheme of the Ministry. -Cadre Management, transfers in different constituents of AGMUT, promotions and all other establishment matters not delegated to constituent units, States/UTs. -Central deputation under Central Staffing Scheme of DOPT drawing of panel for forwarding to DOPT. -Deputation of IFS Officers outside the cadre like Corporations under Central Government, other foreign bodies. -Payment of dues under CGEGIS to IFS officers on retirement. -Cadre clearance for various trainings/workshops/seminars abroad. -ACR matters. -Inter-cadre transfers of IFS officers. -Inter-cadre deputation of IFS officers. -Study leave within India to Officers on Central deputation under CSS- MoEF&CC in the Ministry.

Ms. Anuradha Singh, Director 24695272/ #2321 singh.anuradha@gov.in

79 Sh. Binod Bihari Singh Under Secretary

24695383/ #2630 binod.bihari@nic.in

Indian Forest Service. II (IFS-II) (All states except Union territories) Appointments of IFS officers through UPSC-Reporting of vacancies, finalization of rules. Cadre allocation to IFS probationers. Temporary additions to the cadre. Processing of amendments to IFS Rules/Regulations. Acceptance of resignation of IFS officers. Co-coordinating the selection Committee meetings held by UPSC. Promotion & Appointments of SFS officers into IFS. All other cadre management/policy matters relating to IFS. Fixation of pay of officers of the State Government (excluding central deputation) referred to Government of India. All misc. matters relating to IFS officers like change of name, birth etc.

Ms. Anuradha Singh, Director 24695272/ #2321 singh.anuradha@gov.in

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Publication of civil list of IFS officers. All other cadre management/policy matters relating to IFS. Commercial employment of retired IFS Officers including framing of rules and general policy in this matter.

National Afforestation and Eco- Development Board (NAEB) 80 Sh. R.C.

Meena Assistant Commissioner Forest

24361722 meena_6260@yahoo.com r.c.meena62@gov.in

All matters related to NAEB -National Afforestation Programme (NAP) -Grants-in-aid to Green India Mission -Joint Forest Management (JFM), Forest Development Agencies -Nodal Division of the Ministry for Agro forestry/ Farm Forestry/ Social Forestry -Biofuels -20-Point Programme -Communication (Training, Workshop, publication) related to above programmes -Monitoring and Evaluation of NAEB programmes -National bank for Agriculture & rural

Development (NABARD) watershed Development Fund. -Livelihood matters of forest based communities. -Miscellaneous issues on afforestation, biofuels, HFMs, GIM, 20 Point Programme, Parliament matters, etc. -Forest Development Agency (FDA) projects of all States & UTs (NAEB / GIM) -Thrust Areas: Coastal Shelter Belt Plantations, Bamboo & Medicinal Plants -Matters relating to Desert and Desertification including UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) -Eco-Development Forces Scheme (Eco-Task) -Indira Priyadarshini Vriksha Mitra (IPVM) Awards -13th Finance Commission Grants of NAEB -Regional Centre of NAEB -Forest Villages

Sh. Pankaj Asthana, IGF (NAEB) 24367404 pankaj.asthana@nic.in

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81 Sh. Pramod Kumar Patra Under Secretary

24361297 pramod.patra1983@gov.in

-Matters related to Administration of NAEB

Sh. Pankaj Asthana, IGF (NAEB)

82 Sh. Vijay Prakash Dwivedi Under Secretary

-Green India Mission (GIM)

Sh. Rohit Kumar

Tiwari, DIGF

National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA)

83 Dr. Vaibhav C. Mathur, AIG(NTCA)

24367837-42 aig3-ntca@nic.in

All matters relating to National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA)

Sh. Nishant Verma, DIGF 24367837-42/ 24367836 (Fax) dig2-ntca@nic.in

Regional Offices (ROHQ) Division

84 Sh. Abhijit Roy Under Secretary

24695133/ #2134 abhijit.roy@nic.in

Regional Offices (HQs) (including administrative matters of RO(HQ)

Sh. S. Gowri Shankar, Deputy Secretary 24695356/ #4546/dsaw-mef@nic.in

D - Wild Life Division Wing

Project Elephant (PE) 85 Dr. K.

Muthamizh Selvan, Scientist-D

24695067 #4653 km.selvan@gov.in

Project Elephant (PE) was launched by the Government of India in the year 1992 as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with following objectives :

1. To protect elephants, their habitat & corridors 2. To address issues of man-animal conflict 3. Welfare of captive elephants

Sh. R. Gopinath JD(PE) projectelephant.moef@gmail.com

Wild Life (WL)

86 Dr. Pasupala Ravi (WL) Scientist-C (Addl. Charge)

24695379 #4631 #4660(PA) pasupala.ravi@gov.in

-National Board for Wildlife, Standing Committee of NBWL and related court cases. -National Wild Life Action Plan (2002-2016). -Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972. -Eco-sensitive zones -Critical Wildlife Habitats -International Whaling Commission -Projects Coalition against Wildlife Trafficking (CAWT). -Linkages with UNDP, World Bank and other funding agencies. Project Director, World Bank project. -IUCN -Transboundary issues. -India UK sustainable Development

Ms. V.L. Roui Kullai DIG (WL) 24695246 roul.kullai@nic.in

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(V. Mahalingam) Under Secretary to the Govt. of India

011-24695302 Email: us.rti-mef@nic.in

To

All CPIOs/FAAs of the Ministry Copy to:

Dialogue. -Convention on Migratory Species and allied MOU’s. -Wildlife issues under CAMPA.

87 Sh. R. Gopinath JD(WL)

24695379 I/C:4620 r.gopinath77@nic.in

-CSS-IDWH with all components and related budgetary matters. -Strengthening of Wildlife Division and Consultancies for Special tasks and related budgetary and administrative matters. -NPD, UNDP projects. -Wildlife conserve policies and planning related actions including formulation of annual plans, reports, replies to the audit/CAG/PAC paras. -Co-ordination related to interactions with NGOs and public interest litigation. -Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of wild fauna and flora (CITES) and EXIM Policy. -World Heritage Convention (WHC). -Wildlife Award, Human-Wildlife conflict/GIZ-Human-wildlife conflict. -Compilation of information on wildlife related matters. -Administrative and functional issues related to WCCB, CZA, National Zoological Park, PNHZP and Wildlife Institute of India. -Wildlife protection and enforcement related matters including enquiries, reports, data collection, reporting etc. -Coordination of meetings, conferences etc. organized under auspices of WL Division.

Ms. V.L. Roui Kullai DIG (WL) 24695246 roul.kullai@nic.in

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The Deputy Secretary (IT) with the request to upload the information on the Ministry’s website. The old data should remain on the web-site in accordance with the directions of CIC.