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Lok Sabha Question No. 799 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-23
Subject: M-Yoga App
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: Chandra Sekhar Bellana, Beesetti  Venkata Satyavathi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AYURVEDA, YOGA & NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (AYUSH)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTION NO. 799 TO BE ANSWERED ON 23 RD JULY , 2021

## M - YOGA APP

## 799. SHRI CHANDRA SEKHAR BELLANA:

## DR. BEESETTI VENKATA SATYAVATHI:

Will the Minister of AYUSH be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  proposed  to  develop an  M- Yoga  App  in  collaboration  with WHO;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether  this  is  a  part  of  the  collaboration under  the  Be Healthy,  Be  Mobile  (BHBM) initiative; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken by the Government thereon?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF AYURVEDA, YOGA & NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (DR. MUNJPARA MAHEND RABHAI)

- (a)& (b): Yes.  Ministry  of  AYUSH  and  World  Health  Organization  (WHO)  had  jointly undertaken a project, named, m -Yoga in the year 2019. This envisages the concept of the 'Be Healthy, Be Mobile' (BHBM) under the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals to achieve Universal Health Coverage by 2030.

The App was launched by Honorable Prime Minister of India on June 21, 2021 on the occasion of International Day of Yoga - 2021.

- (c) & (d):Yes.  Be  Healthy  Be  Mobile  (BHBM)  initiative  is  a  global  partnership  led  b WHO w hich supports the scale up of mobile health (m - Health) technology within the scope of national health system to combat non - communicable diseases (NCDs).

In order to achieve the above objectives, DONOR AGREEMENT was signed between WHO and Ministry of AYUSH in July, 2019. The m - Yoga project focused on four areas:

- i. Common Yoga Protocol for General Wellness;
- ii. Yoga for Mental Health and Resilience;
- iii. Yoga for Adolescences; and
- iv. Yoga for Pre - Diabetics.

Building upon this a requisite handbook and mobile applica tion/s were to be developed by  Morarji  Desai  National  Institute  of  Yoga  (MDNIY)  in  consultation  with  the  WHO technology  partners.  In  first  instance,  the  work  relating  to  Common  Yoga  Protocol General  Wellness  was  undertaken.  In  this  work,  MDNIY  played  p ivotal  role  to  facilitate preparation of CYP for General Wellness of various duration (45 minutes, 20 minutes, minutes and 31 training modules), Common Yoga Protocol booklets, video shoots, design the booklets under the directions of Ministry of AYUS H.
Lok Sabha Question No. 795 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-23
Subject: Development of Hospitals in Bijnor
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Malook Nagar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 795 TO BE ANSWERED ON 23 RD JULY, 2021

## DEVELOPMENT OF HOSPI TALS IN BIJNOR

## 795. SHRI MALOOK NAG AR:

Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WE LFARE be pleased to state:

(a)  the  details  of  the  funds  allocated  by  the Government  to  the  hospitals  situated  in  Bijnor constituency in Uttar Pradesh for the treatment of poor cancer patients so far;

(b) the number of patients that have availed the financial assistance for the treatment of the said ailment, State/UTs/district - wise; and

(c) the measures taken by the Government for the development of hospitals and other healthcare facilities in Bijnor constituency?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (DR . BHARATI PRAVIN PAW AR )

(a)& (b) :Public Health and Hospital is a State subject and the responsibility of providing care  services  lies  with  the  respective  State  Governments. However,  under  National  Health Mission (NHM) Financial and Technical Support is provided to the States for Health Sys Strengthening upto the level of District Hospitals including health care of cancer patients.

As per the information received from the S tate Government of Uttar Pradesh, an amount of Rs.126.15 Lakhs and Rs.182 Lakhs for the Financial year 2019 - 20  & 20 - 21  respectively have been released under National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabet Cardiovascular Disease & St r oke (NPCDCS) .

(c): Government of India launched Ayushman Bharat as its flagship program in February 2018 with two components. One of those components being Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness centres (AB -HWCs), the existing Sub -Health Centres (SHC) and Primary Health Centres (PHC) arebeing transformed into AB -HWCs to deliver Comprehensive Primary Health Care(CPHC) that includes preventive, promotive, curative, palliative, and rehabilitative services including the screening of 3 cancers vix Ce rvix, Breast and mouth within apackage of 12 comprehensive primary care services. More than 7 7384 SCs and PHCs have been transformed as AB - HWCs.

Government of India is supporting Uttar Pradesh Government forstrengthen ingpublic health  systems  including hospitals  and  healthcare  facilities, at  district  level  including  Bijnor constituency.

Fifteenth  Finance  Commission  has  recommended  grants  aggregating  to 70,051  Crores over the period of five years (2021 - 2026) through local government to strengthen the he althcare system at primary health care level.
Lok Sabha Question No. 792 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-23
Subject: Vaccine Supply to States
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Dayanidhi Maran

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 792 TO BE ANSWERED ON 23 RD JULY, 2021

## VACCINE SUPPLY TO ST ATES

## 792. SHRI DAYANIDHI MARAN:

Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) the steps being taken by the Government to increase vaccine supply to States/UTs;
- (b) whether the Government has done any analysis or prepared a report on vaccine supply chain issues and if so details thereof;
- (c) th e basis on which quantity of vaccines provided to States/UTs is being calculated;
- (d) the timeline by which the Government plans to comple e universal vaccination of all citizens; and
- (e) the issues being faced by the Government in procurement of vaccines and distribution of same?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (DR . BHARATI PRAVIN PAW AR )

(a):  The  Government  of  India  has  taken many  steps  to  augment  the  domestic  manufacturing capacity  of  COVID - 19  vaccines.  These  include  support  to  M/s Bharat  Biotech  and  3  Public Sector  Enterprises  (PSEs) under 'Mission  COVID  Suraksha - the  Indian  COVID - 19  Vaccine Development Mission' , t echnology t ransfer of Covaxin production ,financial assistance to one of the  domestic  vaccine  manufacturers  for  'At -risk  manufacturing' ,  advance  payment  against supply orders placed with M/s Serum Institute of India and M/s Bharat Biotech, and streamlining of regulat ory norms for approval of vaccines.

(b) : An  analysis  of  Cold  Chain  Infrastructure  across  the  country  was  carried  out  pri introduction of COVID -19 vaccine and the same has been strengthened to meet thecold chain space requirement for storage and transport of COVID - 19 vaccines.

(c) : The  allocation  of  vaccines  to  States  &  UTs  is  being  done  on  the  basis  of  pro -rata target population , the progress of vaccination in the State/UT and vaccine wastage .

(d) :The COVID - 19 vaccination is an ongoing and dynamic process, which is being guided by National Expert Group on Vaccine Administration for COVID - 19 (NEGVAC) on the basis of concurrent scientific evidence. In view of the dynamic and evolving nature of COVID - 19 pandemic, no fixed timeline at present can be indicated for the completion of vaccination however, it is expected that all beneficiaries aged 18 years and above will be vaccinated December 2021.

(e): The Government is not facing any issues in procurement and distribution of COVID - 19 vaccines.
Lok Sabha Question No. 791 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-23
Subject: Recycling of plastic waste
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: Rahul Kaswan

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 791 TO BE ANSWERED ON 23.07.2021

## Recycling of plastic waste

## 791. SHRI RAHUL KASWAN:

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

- (a) the quantum of plastic waste being recycled in the country;
- (b) whether the Government proposes to implement any new scheme regarding recycling of plastics and making use of it in construction of highways and other projects; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof along with the funds allocated/proposed to be allocated for the purpose, State/ UT-wise including Rajasthan?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c): As per available information, plastic waste recycled in 20 States is approximately 15.8 lakh Tonnes per Annum (TPA)(as on October, 2020). In addition, 1.67 lakh TPA is co-processed in cement-kilns.

As per Plastic Waste management (PWM) Rules, 2016, as amended, plastic waste, which can be recycled, shall be channelized to registered plastic waste recycler and recycling of  plastic  shall  conform  to  the  Indian  Standard:  IS  14534:1998  titled  as  'Guidelines  for Recycling of Plastics', as amended from time to time. Further, local bodies shall encourage the use of plastic waste (preferably the plastic waste which cannot be further recycled) for road construction as per Indian Road Congress guidelines or energy recovery or waste to oil etc. The standards and pollution control norms specified by the prescribed authority for these technologies need to be complied.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 790 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-23
Subject: Schemes to Eradicate Malnutrition Among Women
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Geeta Kora

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.790

TO BE ANSWERED ON 23.07.2021

## SCHEMES TO ERADICATE MALNUTRITION AMONG WOMEN

- 790     SHRIMATI GEETA KORA:

Will the Minister of WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a)      the names of the schemes being implemented by the Government in Jharkhand to check increasing malnutrition among women;
- (b)      whether the Government has fixed any accountability to ensure proper implementation of the said schemes; and
- (c)       if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT (SHRIMATI SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI)

(a)  to  (c) Government  is  implementing  specific  targeted  interventions  like  Poshan Abhiyan, Anganwadi services, Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY), under the  ICDS  umbrella  with  the  objective   to  check  increasing  malnutrition  among  women throughout the country including in the State of Jharkhand.

In Budget 2021-22, Government has announced Mission Poshan 2.0 with focus on  convergence,  governance,  capacity  building  and  nutritional  reforms  to  strengthen nutritional  content,  delivery,  outreach  and  outcomes  for  addressing  malnutrition.  In addition, 'Poshan Tracker', a robust ICT enabled platform, has been launched in March, 2021 to ensure real time monitoring of provisioning of supplementary nutrition by use of data  analytics  for  prompt  supervision  and  management  of  services.  The  system  shall enable  real-time  monitoring  and  tracking  of  all  AWCs,  AWWs  and  beneficiaries  on defined indicators.

Also,  Guidelines  on  Quality  Assurance,  Roles  and  Responsibilities  of  Duty Holders,  procedure  for  procurement,  for  transparency,  efficiency  and  accountability  in delivery  of  Supplementary  Nutrition  have  been  streamlined. Government  has  advised States/UTs to ensure that the quality of supplementary nutrition conforms to prescribed standards  laid  down  under  the  Food  Safety  and  Standards  Act,  2006  and  regulations made  thereunder.  States/UTs  have  also  been  advised  to  promote use  of  AYUSH systems  for prevention  of  malnutrition  and  related  diseases.  A  programme  to support development  of  Poshan  Vatikas  at  Anganwadi  centres  to  meet  dietary  diversity  gap leveraging traditional knowledge in nutritional practices has also been taken up.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 787 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-23
Subject: Genome Sequencing of SARS Cov-2 Virus
Ministry: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: Mala Roy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT OF BIOTECHNOLOGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 787 TO BE ANSWERED ON 23.07.2021

## Genome Sequencing of SARS Cov-2 Virus

## 787. SHRIMATI MALA ROY:

Will the Minister of SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY विज्ञान और प्रौद्योविकी मंत्री be pleased to state:

- (a) the number of laboratories in the country which are capable of genome sequencing of SARS COV-2 virus;
- (b) the number of cases COVID-19 reported along with the number of samples sequenced since setting up of such laboratories; and
- (c)  the  time  by  which  these  laboratories  would  achieve  the  target  of  sequencing  of  5  per  cent samples?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AND EARTH SCIENCES (DR. JITENDRA SINGH)

- (a) Sir, the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG) is a consortium of 28 genome sequencing laboratories of the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Department of Science and Technology (DST), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHF&W), Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Ministry of Education, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)  and  State  Governments.  The  overall  aim  of  the  Indian  SARS-CoV-2  Genomics Consortium is to monitor the genomic variations in the SARS-CoV-2 in India.
- (b) As  per  ICMR  database  there  are  1,88,26,913  individuals  registered  as  Covid-19  positive between 20-12-2020 to 19-07-2021. Since the inception of INSACOG till now the INSACOG has sequenced 57,476 SARS-CoV-2 genomes. Out of these, 44,334 samples have been analyzed and assigned Pangolin lineage classification and submitted to the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) for public health correlation.
- (c) The present sampling strategy does not mandate sequencing 5% of RT-PCR positive samples. The sampling strategy is to sequence 15 samples from every sentinel site in every 15 days from each state so that districts are represented from an epidemiological point of view. This is a more diverse sampling strategy as against a random 5% sample sequencing. Also, this is a dynamic process and quantum of SARS- CoV-2 genome sequencing depends on the positivity rate, which has  currently  decreased.  Efforts  in  terms  of  expansion  of  INSACOG  by  onboarding  more institutes have also been undertaken.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 784 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-23
Subject: Measures for the Prevention of Hepatitis B
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Mohanbhai Kalyanji Kundariya, Anil Firojiya

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 784 TO BE ANSWERED ON 23 RD JULY, 2021

## MEASURES FOR THE PRE VENTION OF HEPATITIS B

## 784. SHRI MOHANBHAI KALYA NJI KUNDARIYA: SHRI ANIL FIROJIYA:

Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WE LFARE be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  taken  any  measures for  the  prevention  of  fatal  disease  like Hepatitis B;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether any effective treatment is available for a person infected with Hepatitis B; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (DR . BHARATI PRAVIN PAW AR )

- (a) & (b):National  Viral  Hepatitis  Control  Program  (NVHCP)  was  launched  in  2018  in alignment with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG). The scope of the program was expanded to include management of Hepatitis B in 2019. In order to prevent Hepatitis B , screening is done during  Ante -Natal  Care  (ANC)  of  pregnant  women  for Hepatitis  B as  well.  It isa  vaccine preventable disease and the program, in coordination with immunization division ,is ensuring Hepatitis B birth dose vaccine and Hepatitis B Immunogl obulin to babies born to Hepatitis B positive mothers. Hepatitis B vaccine is also part of Universal Immunization Programme. The program envisages prevention through awareness generation ,and management of viral hepatitis 'B' by providing free diagnosis a nd drugs across the board .
- (c)& (d): Lifelong treatment of Hepatitis B is available free of cost under NVHCP for those who require the same.
Lok Sabha Question No. 783 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-23
Subject: Environment Conservation
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: Balak Nath

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 783 TO BE ANSWERED ON 23.07.2021

## Environment Conservation

## 783. SHRI BALAK NATH:

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

- (a) the details of the schemes being implemented by the Government for the environment conservation;
- (b) whether  any  subsidy  or  grant  for  opening  nurseries  and  encouraging  plantation  of trees in Rajasthan is being implemented by the Government;
- (c) if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the other steps being taken by the Government for environment conservation?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) The  Government  of  India  through  the  Ministry  of  Environment,  Forest  and  Climate Change  is  implementing  various  schemes  for  environment  conservation  like  National Mission for a Green India; Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitats; Conservation of Natural Resources and Ecosystem; National Plan for Conservation of Aquatic Ecosystems; Biodiversity Conservation; Conservation of Corals and Mangroves; Development and Promotion of Clean Technology and Waste Minimisation Strategies; and National Green Corps Programme. Funds collected towards compensatory levies are also used for various activities aimed at forest and environment conservation.
- (b) and (c) A sum of Rs. 1.40 crore and Rs. 1.95 crore has been released as a central share for undertaking implementation of the National Afforestation Programme in Rajasthan in the year 2017-18 and 2018-19 respectively. Besides, Rs.1748.26 crores have been transferred to State Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA) of Rajasthan as share of State Government from National Authority, CAMPA in  the  year  2019-20  for  carrying  out  various  forest  and  wildlife  conservation  and development activities including afforestation and raising of nurseries.
- (d) Government of India implements several policies/programmes and initiatives for environment conservation like Nagar Van Yojana, National Clean Air Programme (NCAP), Pradhan  Mantri  Ujjwala  Yojna  (PMUY),  National  Solar  Mission,  Smart  Cities  Mission, Green  Highway  Policy,  National  Green  Aviation  Policy,  National  Water  Mission,  Jal Jeevan  Mission,  Jal  Shakti  Abhiyan,  Swachh  Bharat  Mission  and  National  Electric Mobility Mission Plan (NEMMP).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 780 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-23
Subject: Indeminity for International Vaccines
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Balashowry Vallabbhaneni

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 780 TO BE ANSWERED ON 23 RD JULY, 2021

## INDEMINITY FOR INTER NATIONAL VACCINES

## 780. SHRI BALASHOWRY VALLABHANENI:

Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) the present status of the discussion with pharma companies like Pfizer, Moderna over giving them indemnity against the costs of compensation for adverse effects due to vaccination;
- (b) the demands put - forward by above companies and other global vaccine manufacturers before theGovernment and objections raised by the latter in this regard;
- (c)  whether  the  domestic  vaccine  manufacturers  are al o  d manding  for  indemnity  against adverse effects of vaccination;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  extend  the same  facility/protection  to  our  domestic vaccine manufactures also, if so, the details thereof and steps taken in this regard?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (DR . BHARATI PRAVIN PAW AR )

- (a)& (b):Government of India has constituted a team of officials on 11 th June 2021 to deal with various issues related to procurement of COVID -19 vaccine from foreign manufacturers .

This  team  is  in continuous  dialogue  with Pfizer,  Moderna  and  Johnson  &  Johnson  to discuss and address various issues including the issue of indem nity.

- (c)& (d) :No domestic manufacturer of Covid vaccine has demanded indemnity against adverse effects of vaccination .
- (e) : In view of reply at (c) and (d) above, question does not arise .
Lok Sabha Question No. 776 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-23
Subject: Preservation of Trees
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: Sougata Ray

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.776

TO BE ANSWERED ON 23.07.2021

## Preservation of Trees

## 776.  PROF. SOUGATA RAY:

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

- (a) Whether the Government is aware that some state governments have issued permission to cut royal trees from private land;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the steps taken by the Government to preserve trees that belong to notified and preserved categories?

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

- (a) & (b) Permission  to  fell  trees  is  accorded  by  the  Officer  authorized  by  the  State Government/UT  Administration  as  per  the  provisions  of  Rules  or  procedures established  by  the  State  Governments/  UT  Administrations  under  the  respective Act applicable to the area. This Ministry does not notify royal trees.
- (c) Protection and management  of  forest and tree resources is primarily the responsibility  of  State  Governments/Union  Territory  Administration. There  are strong legal frameworks for protection and management of forest resources of the country which include the National Forest Policy 1988, Indian Forest Act 1927, Forest (Conservation) Act 1980, Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972 and State Forest Acts,  Tree  Preservation  Acts,  and  Rules  etc.  The  State  Governments  /UT Administrations take appropriate actions to protect forests and trees in accordance with the provisions made under these Acts/ Rules.

In order to increase the forest cover in the country, afforestation programmes have been  taken  up  under  various  Centrally  Sponsored  Schemes  such  as  National Afforestation Programme (NAP), Green India Mission (GIM), Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS), Integrated Watershed  Management  Programme  (IWMP),  which  from  2015-16  has  been amalgamated as the Watershed Development Component of the 'Pradhan Mantri Krishi  Sinchayee  Yojana  (PMKSY)'  and  under  Compensatory    Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA). Local people are involved in afforestation activities by the State Forest Departments.

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