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SIKKIM - STATE ANNUAL PLAN 2001-2002

ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT

DEMAND NO. 13

The programme of ecology and environment is aimed to take care of the ecological restoration of fragile eco-system and control and abatement of water and air pollution. The programme is conceived with the objective of correcting ecological imbalance and at the same time restoring environmental stability in fragile eco-system over a period of time. The increasing population of important townships has resulted in threats to the ambient air and water quality of these towns. Monitoring of pollution parameters with a view to minimizing them will be undertaken on a regular basis. The sector has the following schemes.

1. DIRECTION AND ADMINISTRATION
Annual Plan 2001-2002
 
Rs 14.80 lakhs.

The outlay of Rs 14.80 lakhs is earmarked to meet the establishment cost of the Divisional Forest Officer, Environment and Pollution Control.

2. CONSERVATION PROGRAMME
Annual Plan 2001-2002
 
Rs 7.40 lakhs

2(I) WETLAND CONSERVATION
Annual Plan 2001-2002
 
Rs 3.50 lakhs

The scheme has four components

This scheme alms at conserving the wetland areas especially those that form the water supply sources of townships and villages as well as those that support peculiar ecosystems consisting rich floral as semblances of an associated fauna. It is proposed to protect existing forest regeneration by silvicultural operations, undertaking plantation, maintenance old plantation and protection by engaging watch and ward for which an amount of Rs 3.50 lakhs is proposed.

2(II). TREATMENT OF CATCHMENT AREAS
Annual Plan 2001-2002
 
Rs 3.30 lakhs

The Rateychu forms the water source for supply of drinking water to Gangtok and neighbouring localities. The degraded areas of this catchment will be treated by undertaking afforestation of indigenous species typical of that area. The expenditure on this includes fencing, maintenance of nursery and old plantations.

2(III) TREATMENT OF CATCHMENT AREA OF RURAL IRRIGATION PROGRAMME
Annual Plan 2001-2002
 
Rs 0.10 lakhs

This programme is envisaged to provide support to catechment areas of irrigation systems and source of rural water supply. Afforestation of the perennial water holes will be carried out by involving the villagers. An outlay of Rs 0.10 lakhs has been proposed.

3(IV). ECO-DEVELOPMENT OF URBAN AREAS
Annual Plan 2001-2002
 
Rs 0.50 lakhs

Initiative has already been taken for establishment of green cover in towns with a purpose to provide a sink for carbon dioxide and city noise. More green areas proposed to be developed in Gangkok and other major townships.

4. J.N. BOTANICAL GARDEN AT RUMETEK
Annual Plan 2001-2002
 
Rs 1.50 lakhs

This project consists of in-situ and ex-situ propagation of several varieties of orchids, Rhododendrons and associated plants with a view to educate the people about the richness of the floral wealth of the eastern Himalayas. The garden has also become a tourist spot. For regular maintenance and incidental works in the garden, Rs 1.50 lakhs has been proposed.

3. PROEVENTION AND CONTROL OF POLLUTION
Annual Plan 2001-2002
 
Rs 2.30 lakhs

This scheme envisages regular monitoring of pollution of the ambient air, water both potable as well as the water ecosystem in order to enforce the laws pertaining to pollution control. Among the works proposed are, monitoring of the air and water quality of Gangtok and of industrial discharges.

ABSTRACT

Sl. No

Description of Scheme

Target

Physical Area in Ha

Financial
Rs in Lakhs.

1.

Direction and Administration

-

14.80

2.

Conservation Programmes

-

-

2.(I)

Wetland Conservation

22.00

3.50

2.(II)

Treatment of catchment areas

20.00

3.30

2.(III)

Treatment of Catchment Areas of rural Irrigation Programmes.

1.00

0.10

2.(IV)

Eco-Development of Urban Area

-

0.50

4.

J.N. Botanical Garden at Rumtek

-

1.50

5.

Prevention of Air and Water Pollution

-

2.30

 

TOTAL

43 Ha.

26.00

 

ANNUAL PLAN 2001-2002 PROPOSED OUTLAY (Continued)

Sector Ecology and Environment

C.S.: Continuing scheme N.S.: New Scheme Outlays: Rupees in Lakhs

Code No.

Name of scheme

Ninth Plan 1997-2002 Agreed Outlay

Annual Plan 2000-2001 Agreed Outlay

Total

C.S.

N.S.

Total

C.S.

N.S.

1-09-3435-03-001

Direction & Administration

76.50

76.50

-

13.80

13.80

-

101

Conservation Programmes

157.00

157.00

-

8.60

8.60

-

103-03

Research, Ecological Regeneration

30.00

30.00

-

1.72

1.72

-

103-04

Prevention and Control of Pollution

37.50

37.50

-

1.68

1.68

-

 

Total

300.00

300.00

-

24.28

24.28

-

 

ANNUAL PLAN 2001-2002 PROPOSED OUTLAY (Conclude)

Sector Ecology and Environment

C.S.: Continuing scheme N.S.: New Scheme Outlays: Rupees in Lakhs

Code No.

Name of scheme

Anticipated Expenditure

Annual Plan 2001-2002 Proposed Outlay

Of Which Capital Component

Total

C.S.

N.S.

Total

C.S.

N.S.

Total

C.S.

N.S.

1-09-3435-03-001

Direction & Administration

13.80

13.80

-

14.80

14.80

-

-

-

-

101

Conservation Programmes

8.60

8.60

-

7.40

7.40

-

-

-

-

103-03

Research, Ecological Regeneration

1.72

1.72

-

1.50

1.50

-

-

-

-

103-04

Prevention and Control of Pollution

1.68

1.68

-

2.30

2.30

-

-

-

-

 

Total

24.28

24.28

-

26.00

26.00

-

-

-

-

 

G.N. STATEMENT
ANNUAL PLAN 2001-2002: PROPOSED OUTLAY

Rupees in Lakhs

Code No.

Major Head/Minor Head of Development

Annual Plan 1999-2000 Actual Expenditure

Ninth Plan 1997-2002 Agreed Outlay

Annual Plan 2000-2002

Annual Plan 2001-2002

Budget Outlay

Anticipated Expenditure

Proposed Outlay

Of Which Capital Component

1-09-3435-00

Ecology and Environment

25.73

300.00

24.28

24.28

26.00

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