MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST & CLIMATE CHANGE NEW INITIATIVES AND EFFORTS

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1 MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST & CLIMATE CHANGE NEW INITIATIVES AND EFFORTS

2 The Universe Comprises of Five Elements To Maintain Balance and to Protect the Five Elements

3 Forest cover increased Industrial pollution better monitored and controlled approvals have unlocked INR-10 lakh crore of investment and 10 lakh job potential Project Approval period reduced from 600 days to 190 days by standardization, decentralization, transparent processes and Policy decisions Protected India's interest in Paris at COP 21

4 Forest Initiatives Afforestation CAMPA Bill to provide Rs 42,000 Crores to states for afforestation New schemes like urban forest and school nursery In progress PPP for afforestation in degraded forest Policy for incentivizing tree cover outside forest Partnership in greening Highways, Railways and banks of Ganga Corridor protection Water and Fodder Augmentation in Protected Areas

5 Forest Initiatives Wildlife 0% of orld s tiger populatio i I dia at 222 Robust wildlife with elephants; Single Horn Rhinos NBWL approved 400+ projects SC decided that NBWL approval is final and no SC concurrence is needed Finalized Eco-Sensitive zones (ESZs) proposals for 404 PAs out of 646 Special efforts to avoid Animal Human Conflict Voluntary relocation done for 25 villages and 3000 families

6 Forest Initiatives Discoveries and Technology 6 patents filed by Institutes of Forestry Research New 655 Flora discoveries New 115 Fauna discoveries Use of technologies like Drones, E-surveillance, Satellite, GPS tagging for better Forest and Wildlife Management

7 Pollution Initiatives Emission standards upgraded for many industries 24x7 real-time emission and effluent monitoring installed in 2400 polluting industries 650 Closure notices Issued Industrial Pollution in Ganga reduced by 35% Efforts for pollution control in Delhi in cooperation with: EPCA 5 states in Delhi air shed

8 Pollution Initiatives Waste Management Waste management rules revamped Solid Waste E - Waste Biomedical Waste Plastic Waste Hazardous Waste Construction & Demolition waste management rules notified for the first time. Geo-Mapping of industries which generate hazardous substance

9 Pollution Initiatives CEPI reviewed - a new scientific formula adopted. Re-categorization of industries on the basis of pollution load : Red, Orange, Green, White National Air Quality Index launched STPs of 256 mld capacity added and 640 mld capacity initiated STPs of Mula- Mutha river cleaning programme approved Bengaluru lake development issues addressed Emphasis on wetland protection

10 Ease of doi g espo si le Busi ess Policies General approval for strategic defense installation infrastructure and road infrastructure in LWE areas Real estate environmental guidelines standardized EC for industrial sheds and education sector done away with standard guidelines Permission for up gradation for existing forest roads Widening of national highways passing through forest Validity of EC increased from 5 to 7 years Permission of forest diversion for creation of new capital city

11 Ease of doi g espo si le Busi ess Transparent Processes Online application and tracking of status and delays launched More expert appraisal committees formed to overcome the issue of pendency SEIAA processes fast-tracked, reviewed, and timelines given TORs standardized which has resulted in deleting the delays

12 Ease of doi g espo si le Busi ess Decentralization Diversion of forest below 40 hectares decentralized through regional offices with states participation Linear projects like roads/ rail/ drinking water canal/ irrigation water canal/ transmission/ laying pipe and cables of any size are approved through regional offices

13 Ease of doi g espo si le Busi ess Approvals Average days required for project approval brought down from 600 days to 190 days Forest approval average time has been brought down from 580 days to 180 days 2000 approvals which unlocked 10 lakh cr of investment and 10 lakh job potential All important public infrastructure projects which were pending are approved, no backlog

14 Coastal Initiatives Mangroves increased by more than 100 sq Km Detailed high resolution coastal map and HTL drawn with high resolution technology and low flying survey

15 Paris Comprehensive INDCs welcomed all over the world Target of reducing emission intensity by 35% Increasing non-fossil fuel share of energy mix capacity to 40% Creating carbon sink of 2.5 bn tonnes

16 Paris Effe ti e represe tatio of ou tries i terest i COP at Li a and at Paris Proactive and leadership role Network with LMDCs, SAARC, LDCs, SIDCs, BASIC, BRICS and Africa group effectively Indian Pavilion was attraction of Paris COP Secured interests of India and developing countries

17 Post- Paris National action follow-up started with all stakeholders NCCAP activated Closely monitoring mitigation and adaptation initiatives by various ministries, states and industries/ agencies

18 Other Initiatives Sustainable sand mining and minor mineral policy notified River improvement programs undertaken on 11 rivers in 26 towns of 8 states Partnering in Railway, Highway and Ganga greening Himalayan ecology study undertaken Preparation of building new National Museum of Natural History

19 Public Participation More than one lakh Eco-clubs in schools and colleges are being made active Climate Express has visited 120 stations and 45 lakh people/ students saw the exhibition Plastic waste collection by students became successful Environmentally friendly building of the ministry opened for the students and public Nature walk with students in Asolabhati

20 Building a Team Through Motivation Three Chintan Shivirs of officers Pledge by staff E-magazine launched More effective communication with all divisions, scientists, field staff