Lok Sabha Question No. 2442 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-08-01
Subject: Protection/Promotion of Trees on Barren Land
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: Ranjeeta Koli, Sumedhanand Saraswati, Manoj Rajoria

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

## LOKSABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTIO N NO. 2442

TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.08.2022

## Protection/Promotion of Trees on Barren Land

2442.   SHRIMATI RANJEETA KOLI: SHRI SUMEDHANAND SARASWATI: DR. MANOJ RAJORIA:

Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE be pleased to state:

- (a)   the  details  of  the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  for  plantation,  protection  and promotion of trees on the waste and barren land at various locations  in  the country including Rajasthan;
- (b)   the  details  of  the  plan  of  the  Government  for  conducting  continuous  study  for  the survey, research and development of forest through the Research Institute of the Forest Department,  Forest  Corporation,  Indian  Forest  Survey  and  the  Remote  Sensing Centre;
- (c)   the  year-wise details of the budget allocated for these activities during the last three years; and
- (d)   the State-wise details of the steps taken by the Government to ensure the participation of the local people in the conservation and up keeping of the forests and to meet their needs and aspirations associated with the forestry?

## ANSWER

MINISTER  OF  STATE  IN  THE  MINISTRY  OF  ENVIRONMENT,  FOREST  AND CLIMATE CHANGE (SHRI ASHWINI KUMAR CHOUBEY)

- (a) The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change encourages plantation in the  country  including  Rajasthan  State  through  programmes  and  schemes  such  as National  Afforestation  Programme  (NAP),  National  Mission  for  a  Green  India (GIM),  Nagar  Van  Yojana,  School  Nursery  Yojana,  Compensatory  Afforestation Fund  Management  and  Planning  Authority  (CAMPA),  etc.  which  promotes    tree plantation  on  vacant  lands  and  bunds  on  farm  lands  etc.  by  involving  local communities, NGOs, educational institutions, local bodies, etc.
- (b)&(c)  National Forest Policy (NFP), 1988 which has been the guiding document for forest management, emphasizes scientific forestry research, necessitating adequate strengthening  of  the  research  base  as  well  as  new  priorities  for  action  with increasing recognition of the importance of forests for environmental health, energy and  employment.  Many  research  institutes/organisations  under  the  aegis  of  the Ministry like Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE), Indian Plywood  Industries  Research  and  Training  Institute  (IPIRTI),  Forest  Survey  of India(FSI),  etc.  have  been  involved  continuously  in  undertaking  survey  of  forest

resources and research studies relating to development of forestry sector. The details of  mandate/activities  undertaken  and  budget  allocation  during  last  three  years  for ICFRE and FSI are given in Annexure . Further, studies and researches are also being undertaken by many other agencies of the centre and state governments, including forest departments, forest corporations, remote sensing agencies etc., the findings/outcomes  of  which  are  also  supplementing  need  based  development  of forests.

- (d) In consonance  with  the  National Forest Policy 1988  emphasizing  the  local community based approach by creating a massive people's movement for achieving the  objectives  and  to  minimize  pressure  on  existing  forests,  the  concept  of  Joint Forest  Management  was  launched  and  Joint  Forest  Management  Committees (JFMCs)  were  formed  in  each  State/UT  Government  which  function  on  care  and share principle. JFMCs have been recognized as organs of the Gram Sabha having active  linkages  with  Gram  Panchayats.  Local  Communities  are  involved  through Joint  Forest  Management  Committees  in  the  management  of  forests  and  various afforestation  activities.  Various  schemes  including  NAP  and  GIM  are  being implemented by the Ministry and the State/UT governments with the participation of these committees. Further, for the management of the Wildlife Protected Areas, Eco Development Committees (EDCs) are also formed to ensure people participation in wildlife conservation.

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Annexure referred to in reply to part (b)&(c) of the Lok Sabha Un-starred Question No. 2442 due  for  reply  on  01.08.2022Shrimati  Ranjeeta  Koli,  Shri  Sumedhanand  Saraswati  and  Dr. Manoj Rajoria regarding 'Protection/Promotion of Trees on Barren Land'

## Details of Budget allocation for the last three years 2019-20 to 2021-22

|   Sl. No. | Institute/ Organization                                 | Details of Activities                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          | Budget Details                                                          | Budget Details                                                          |
|-----------|---------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|         1 | Indian Council of Forest Research and Education(ICF RE) | ICFRE and its institutes conducts research through ICFRE plan funding in following thrust areas of research: 1. Managing Forests and Forests Products for Livelihood Support and Economic Growth. 2. Biodiversity Conservation and Ecological Security 3. Forest and Climate Change 4. Forest Genetic Resource Management and Tree Improvement | Total Budget allocation to ICFRE during last three years is as follows: | Total Budget allocation to ICFRE during last three years is as follows: |
|         1 | Indian Council of Forest Research and Education(ICF RE) | ICFRE and its institutes conducts research through ICFRE plan funding in following thrust areas of research: 1. Managing Forests and Forests Products for Livelihood Support and Economic Growth. 2. Biodiversity Conservation and Ecological Security 3. Forest and Climate Change 4. Forest Genetic Resource Management and Tree Improvement | Year                                                                    | Budget allocated (Rs. Crore)                                            |
|         1 | Indian Council of Forest Research and Education(ICF RE) | ICFRE and its institutes conducts research through ICFRE plan funding in following thrust areas of research: 1. Managing Forests and Forests Products for Livelihood Support and Economic Growth. 2. Biodiversity Conservation and Ecological Security 3. Forest and Climate Change 4. Forest Genetic Resource Management and Tree Improvement | 2019-20                                                                 | 230.00                                                                  |
|         1 | Indian Council of Forest Research and Education(ICF RE) | ICFRE and its institutes conducts research through ICFRE plan funding in following thrust areas of research: 1. Managing Forests and Forests Products for Livelihood Support and Economic Growth. 2. Biodiversity Conservation and Ecological Security 3. Forest and Climate Change 4. Forest Genetic Resource Management and Tree Improvement | 2020-21                                                                 | 218.02                                                                  |
|         1 | Indian Council of Forest Research and Education(ICF RE) | ICFRE and its institutes conducts research through ICFRE plan funding in following thrust areas of research: 1. Managing Forests and Forests Products for Livelihood Support and Economic Growth. 2. Biodiversity Conservation and Ecological Security 3. Forest and Climate Change 4. Forest Genetic Resource Management and Tree Improvement | 2021-22                                                                 | 230.00                                                                  |
|         2 | Forest Survey of India (FSI)                            | FSI undertakes assessment of country's forest resources and presents findings of its mapping and forest resources assessment activities at the national level biennially, by publishing India State of Forest Report (ISFR).                                                                                                                   | Year-wise budget allotment by the Ministry to FSI:                      | Year-wise budget allotment by the Ministry to FSI:                      |
|         2 | Forest Survey of India (FSI)                            | FSI undertakes assessment of country's forest resources and presents findings of its mapping and forest resources assessment activities at the national level biennially, by publishing India State of Forest Report (ISFR).                                                                                                                   | Years                                                                   | Budget Allotted(Rs in Crore)                                            |
|         2 | Forest Survey of India (FSI)                            | FSI undertakes assessment of country's forest resources and presents findings of its mapping and forest resources assessment activities at the national level biennially, by publishing India State of Forest Report (ISFR).                                                                                                                   | 2019-2020                                                               | 34.00                                                                   |
|         2 | Forest Survey of India (FSI)                            | FSI undertakes assessment of country's forest resources and presents findings of its mapping and forest resources assessment activities at the national level biennially, by publishing India State of Forest Report (ISFR).                                                                                                                   | 2020-2021                                                               | 26.00                                                                   |
|         2 | Forest Survey of India (FSI)                            | FSI undertakes assessment of country's forest resources and presents findings of its mapping and forest resources assessment activities at the national level biennially, by publishing India State of Forest Report (ISFR).                                                                                                                   | 2021-2022                                                               | 33.10                                                                   |

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