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Annual Report 2011-12
ANNUAL REPORT 2011-12 (http://moef.gov.in) Ministry of Environment & Forests Government of India CONTENTS Sl. Chapter Page No. No. Role and Mandate of the Ministry v 1. Natural Resources - Survey and Exploration 1 2. Conservation 37 3. Environmental Impact Assessment 99 4. Abatement of Pollution 109 5 Conservation of Water Bodies 153 6. Regeneration and Eco-development 167 7. Research 177 8. Education and Awareness 201 9. Centres of Excellence 237 10. Fellowships and Awards 255 11. Environmental Information 263 12. Legislation and Institutional Support 275 13. Sustainable Development and Climate Change 279 14. International Cooperation 299 15. Administration and Civil Construction 315 16. Plan Coordination and Budget 325 Annexures 328 Ministry of Environment & Forests Role and Mandate of the Ministry Pacific (ESCAP) and South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) on matters Role of the Ministry pertaining to environment. The Ministry of Environment & Forests The broad objectives of the Ministry are: (MoEF) is the nodal agency in the Central Government for overseeing the implementation ● Conservation and survey of flora, fauna, of India's environment and forest policies forests and wildlife, and programmes relating to conservation of ● Prevention and control of pollution, the country's natural resources including lakes ● Afforestation and regeneration of and rivers, its biodiversity, forests and wildlife, degraded areas, ensuring the welfare of animals and prevention ● Protection of the environment, and and abatement of pollution. While ● Ensuring the welfare of animals. implementing these policies and programmes, the Ministry is guided by the principle of These objectives are well supported by sustainable development. a set of legislative and regulatory measures, aimed at the preservation, conservation and The Ministry is also the nodal agency for protection of the environment. -
Mountain Biking- Manali to Leh (Ladakh) Across the Roof Top of the World
Kedar Gogte 112/3, Amrut Apartment, Prabhat Road, Pune-411004 Maharashtra, India 9850896145/020-25430505 MOUNTAIN BIKING- MANALI TO LEH (LADAKH) ACROSS THE ROOF TOP OF THE WORLD This scenic and picturesque landscape of Ladakh is among the most breathtaking in the World. Your bike tour starts among the lush green and alpine meadows of the Kullu valley and then crosses the Main Himalayan Ranges to the fabled lands of Lahoul and Ladakh. Over the next few days you will ride through breathtaking high altitude desert plateaus; High Mountain passes; remote mountain villages and visit splendid Buddhist monasteries. You will see camping grounds of Tibetan nomads, the Changpas and migrating herds of Kiangs (wild ass). As a climax to the entire trip, you will touch the famous Khardung La pass, which is the highest motorable road in the world at 18,380 feet. DURATION: - 14 Days. ACTUAL BIKING: - 10 Days. DATES: - 25 August to 7 September. SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: - Personal biking equipment HIGHEST ALTITUDE: - Khardung -La 18,380 ft. ITINERARY: 25 Aug Day 01 Reach Delhi by 4 pm > Volvo to Manali 26 Aug Day 02 Reach Manali. Acclimatization ride 27 Aug Day 03 Manali / Kothi - Marrhi (3,281m/10,827 ft.) on bike 38 km Today’s biking is on picturesque upper Manali valley on nice road and solid climbing the entire way. Easy road till village Palchan, 4 km from Solang. From Palchan the climb towards Rohtang Pass begins. We camp at Marrhi, from which Rohtang Pass is only 12 km. 28 Aug Day 04 Marhi- Sisu/ Gondla (3,102 m. -
Existing Tourism Infrastructure and Services in Lahaul Valley of Himachal Pradesh: a Case Study of Hotels / Guest Houses, Home Stays and Travel Agencies
Amity Research Journal of Tourism, Aviation and Hospitality Vol. 01, issue 01, January-June 2016 Existing Tourism Infrastructure and Services in Lahaul Valley of Himachal Pradesh: A Case Study of Hotels / Guest Houses, Home Stays and Travel Agencies Dr. Arvind Kumar Project Fellow-UGC-SAP DRS Level-I (Tourism), Institute of Vocational (Tourism) Studies, Himachal Pradesh University, Summer Hill, Shimla (H.P.) PIN-171005, E-mail: [email protected] Abstract The district has occupied an area of Lahaul valley of Himachal Pradesh is one of approximately 3979 metres. The district has the geographically restricted valleys of India. been divided into two division i.e. Lahaul and It remains blocked by Rohtang pass (approx. Spiti. The Lahaul valley is popular among 3979 metres) during winters for almost six adventure tourists during summers and months. During remaining six months tourists monsoon season in India. Geographically, it is make their passage to different tourist places one of the beautiful valleys of the country. It is in Lahaul up to Leh in Jammu and Kashmir. home to numerous tourist attractions like Their passage is assisted by tourist Chnadra and Bhaga rivers, their collision at a infrastructure and services available within the place namely Tandi, Udaipur, Miyar village, valley. The research study has utilized Trilokinath village, Keylong, Guru Ghantal secondary information obtained from office of Monastery, Jispa, Zanskar Sumdo, Shingola deputy director of tourism and civil aviation, pass, Patseo, Baralacha pass, Sarchu, Sissu, Kullu at Manali to assess the existing tourism Koksar and Lady of Keylong glacier etc. Due infrastructure and services within the valley. -
E Booklet -20 Reforms in 2020
DEFENCE REFORMS Reforms in TRANSFORMATION TODAY FOR A BETTER TOMORROW Shramena Sarvam Sadhyam Our country has been debating for MoD “ long about reforms in Armed Forces and many commissions and their reports underline the same. To further sharpen coordination between the forces, India will have Chief of Defence Staff, CDS, which will “ make the forces even more effective. Shri Narendra Modi PM Shri Narendra Modi's address to Prime Minister of India the nation - 15th August 2019 Our Government’s priorities in Defence Sector are very clear. Our Armed Forces, “along with other uniformed forces are the backbone of security architecture of the Nation – both Internal Security as well as security on the borders. To meet the requirements of the changing technology, there is a constant effort to equip our Armed forces with the MoD latest weapons to meet challenges emanating from the land, air and the sea; and by bringing about jointness and modernization through reforms such as appointment of Chief of Defence Staff, and other necessary reforms in the Armed Forces. Strengthening border infrastructure not only improves the logistics of our armed forces but also contributes to the local economy. Under the decisive leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the government is fully geared up to face any “ security challenge. Shri Rajnath Singh Defence Minister of India MoD 20 Reforms 2020 Across the Defence sector, through policy changes, innovation and digital transformation LANDMARK ACHIEVEMENT India gets its first Chief of Defence Staff To increase efficiency and coordination, while reducing duplication, a new position was introduced that would usher greater jointness in the Armed Forces – making him the chief military adviser to the Government of India and the Ministry of Defence. -
1 Negi R, Baig S, Chandra A, Verma PK, Naithani HB, Verma R & Kumar A. Checklist of Family Poaceae in Lahaul and Spiti Distr
1 Negi R, Baig S, Chandra A, Verma PK, Naithani HB, Verma R & Kumar A. Checklist of family Poaceae in Lahaul and Spiti district (Cold Desert), Himachal Pradesh, India. Plant Science Today 2019;6(2):270-274. https://doi.org/10.14719/pst.2019.6.2.500 Supplementary Table 1. List of Poaceae species found in Lahaul-Spiti SUBFAMILY: PANICOIDEAE S.No. SPECIES Annual or OCCURANCE LOCALITY VOUCHER perennial SPECIMEN NO. Tribe- Andropogoneae 1. Arthraxon prionodes (Steud.) Perennial Common Trilokinath BSD 45386 Dandy 2. Bothriochloa ischaemum (L.) Perennial Common Keylong, Gondla, Kailing- DD 85472 Keng ka-Jot 3. B. pertusa (L.) A. Camus Perennial Common Pin Valley BSD100754 4. Chrysopogon gryllus subsp. Perennial Common Madgram DD 85320 echinulatus (Nees) Cope 5. Cymbopogon jwarancusa subsp. Perennial Common Kamri BSD 45377 olivieri (Boiss.) Soenarko 6. Phacelurus speciosus (Steud.) Perennial Common Gondhla, Lahaul, Keylong DD 99908 C.E.Hubb. 7. Saccharum ravennae (L.) L. Perennial Common Trilokinath BSD 45958 Tribe- Paniceae 1. Digitaria ciliaris (Retz.) Koel Annual - Pin Valley C. Sekar (loc. cit.) 2. D. cruciata (Nees) A.Camus Annual Common Pattan Valley DD 172693 3. Echinochloa crus-galli (L.) Annual Rare Keylong DD 85186 P.Beauv. 4. Pennisetum flaccidum Griseb. Perennial Common Sissoo, Sanao, Khote, DD 85530 Gojina, Gondla, Koksar 5. P. glaucum (L.) R.Br. Annual Common Lahaul DD 85417 6. P. lanatum Klotzsch Perennial Common Sissu, Keylong, Khoksar DD 99862 7. P. orientale Rich. Perennial Common Pin Valley BSD 100775 8. Setaria pumila (Poir.) Roem. & Annual Common Pin valley BSD 100763 Schult. 9. S. viridis (L.) P.Beauv. Annual Common Kardang, Baralacha, DD 85415 Gondhla, Keylong SUBFAMILY: POOIDEAE Tribe- Agrostideae 1. -
Couple Special Himachal Tour by King Hills Travels Couple Special “ Kuch Pyaar Ka Ehsaas” - Its a Tour to Discover the Beauty of Himalayas with King Hills
Couple Special Himachal Tour By King Hills Travels Couple Special “ Kuch Pyaar ka Ehsaas” - its a tour to discover the beauty of Himalayas with King Hills Our Offices Ahmedabad Office 25 Pancham Mall, Jivan vadi, Nikol gam road, Ahmedabad +91-8128303044 Dates December 10 Ahmedabad To Ahmedabad January 21 19 October 08 & 22 February 18 November 02 & 23 March Package Price Per Couple Ahmedabad To Ahmedabad Category Standard Special Double Sharing 23,999 31,999 Basis Hotels In Package Category Standard Special Shimla Byke Nature Villas Hill Crest/Manla Homes Manali Snow Bloom / Woodbine/ La Serene Valley Resort / Kapoor Resort Nature Villa & Spa Summary Day 6 Day 4 Day 2 Manali Jogini waterfall Shimla-Kullu-Manali Day 8 Delhi- Shimla Delhi-Ahmedabad Tour Timeline Day 5 Day 7 Day 9 Day 1 Day 3 Ahmedabad-Delhi Snow Point + Solang Manali Local Ahmedabad Shimla +Kufri Sightseeing -Delhi Day 1 ● Train from Ahmedabad to Delhi ● Overnight Journey Day 2 ● Reach at Delhi ● Morning Departure from Delhi to Shimla ● Evening reach at Shimla . Check in & Rest in Leisure ● Dinner & Overnight stay at Hotel Day 3 ● Breakfast ● Morning 9 AM proceed to visit sightseeing ● Naldhera , Kufri , Green Valley , Fagu Valley ● Visit Mall Road , St. Christ Church , The Ridge , Scandal Point & Jakhoo Temple ● Dinner ● Overnight Stay at Hotel Day 4 ● Breakfast ● Morning 9 AM check out and proceed to Manali ● Enroute Visit Kullu Rafting Point , Pandoh Dam ● Reach Manali , check in and rest in leisure ● Dinner ● Overnight Stay at Hotel Day 5 ● Breakfast ● At 8 AM proceed to Solang Valley , Atal Tunnel(if open) ● Snow Point ● Have Dinner with Bonfire & Enjoy Music Party ● Overnight stay at Manali Day 6 ● Breakfast ● Proceed to Adventurous trekk of Jogini Waterfall , Vashisht Temple & Hot Spring ● Hot Spring is based on natural sulphuric water and beneficial for Skin and Hair. -
Sub- State Site Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (Lahaul & Spiti and Kinnaur)
FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY SUB- STATE SITE BIODIVERSITY STRATEGY AND ACTION PLAN (LAHAUL & SPITI AND KINNAUR) MAY-2002 SUBMITTED TO: TPCG (NBSAP), MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT & FOREST,GOI, NEW DELHI, TRIBAL DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, H.P. SECRETARIAT, SHIMLA-2 & STATE COUNCIL FOR SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT, 34 SDA COMPLEX, KASUMPTI, SHIMLA –9 CONTENTS S. No. Chapter Pages 1. Introduction 1-6 2. Profile of Area 7-16 3. Current Range and Status of Biodiversity 17-35 4. Statement of the problems relating to 36-38 biodiversity 5. Major Actors and their current roles relevant 39-40 to biodiversity 6. Ongoing biodiversity- related initiatives 41-46 (including assessment of their efficacy) 7. Gap Analysis 47-48 8. Major strategies to fill these gaps and to 49-51 enhance/strengthen ongoing measures 9. Required actions to fill gaps, and 52-61 enhance/strengthen ongoing measures 10. Proposed Projects for Implementation of 62-74 Action Plan 11. Comprehensive Note 75-81 12. Public Hearing 82-86 13. Synthesis of the Issues/problems 87-96 14. Bibliography 97-99 Annexures CHAPTER- 1 INTRODUCTION Biodiversity or Biological Diversity is the variability within and between all microorganisms, plants and animals and the ecological system, which they inhabit. It starts with genes and manifests itself as organisms, populations, species and communities, which give life to ecosystems, landscapes and ultimately the biosphere (Swaminathan, 1997). India in general and Himalayas in particular are the reservoir of genetic wealth ranging from tropical, sub-tropical, sub temperate including dry temperate and cold desert culminating into alpine (both dry and moist) flora and fauna. -
Adventure Leisure Happiness LEH LADAKH VIA NH 3;THE GRAND TOUR
LEH LADAKH THE GRAND TOUR ₹ 34800 Per person 10 NIGHTS 11 DAYS 21st July 2021 to 31st July 2021 Adventure Leisure Happiness LEH LADAKH VIA NH 3;THE GRAND TOUR PLACES COVERED Manali This 11 Days Trip to Ladakh is designed to cover the all the Rohtang beautiful places of Ladakh with mesmerizing journey via the Jispa Manali – Leh Highway. We have Zingzingbar been consistently doing group tours to Ladakh since last 6 Surajtaal years, in this journey we have main focus on factors like Sarchu quality, comfort, acclimatization, exposure to all the best places, Tanglangla budget friendly and suitable for every type of traveler. Leh-Ladakh Zanskar Khardungla Nubra Valley Hunder Diskit Changla Pangong Lake Spangmik ITINERARY Overview Day 1 _ Mumbai to Delhi Flight, Delhi to Manali Day 2 _ Manali Arrival, Hadimba Sightseeing Day 3 _ Manali to Jispa, Spiti via Rohtang Pass Day 4 _ Jispa to Leh, Via Manali Leh Highway Day 5 _ Leh Sightseeing, Zanskar Valley Excursion Day 6 _ Leh to Pangong Lake, via Changla Pass Day 7 _ Pangong Lake to Leh, via Shey Day 8 _ Leh to Nubra Valley, via Khardungla Pass Day 9 _ Nubra Valley to Leh, via Diskit Day 10 _ Leh at Leisure Day 11 _ Flight Leh to Mumbai DETAILED TRIP ITINERARY DATE 21st JULY 2021 DAY 1 MUMBAI – DELHI/CHANDIGARH FLIGHT (2.30 hrs) DELHI/CHANDIGARH - MANALI BUS 570kms (14-15 HRS Overnight Journey) No meals this day • You will be informed to Arrive at Mumbai Airport 2.30 hrs prior to the flight departure time. -
GK Update 25Th Dec 2019
F NATIONAL UPDATES: 1. Petroleum Minister unveils India’s first long distance CNG bus: Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Dharmendra Pradhan unveiled India's first long-distance Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) bus fitted with CNG cylinders at a function in New Delhi. It can travel around one thousand kilometers in a single fill. The first long-range interstate CNG bus will play from Delhi to Dehradun. Mahindra & Mahindra along with Agility Fuel Solutions of USA have partnered with IGL for introducing the new concept of lightweight Type IV composite cylinders in buses. Note: The project has been executed by Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) and has been achieved through the design of Type IV Composite Cylinders in buses, replacing traditional very heavy Type-I Carbon Steel cylinders. 2. Rohtang tunnel in Himachal Pradesh named as Atal tunnel: Prime Minister Narendra Modi named Rohtang passageway in Himachal Pradesh as Atal Tunnel to mark the 95th birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. The tunnel has been named as a tribute to the former Prime Minister who took the historic decision of constructing this strategic tunnel. The strategic Atal tunnel will change the fortunes of this region and will help in promoting tourism in the region. The 8.8-kilometre-long tunnel is the world's longest tunnel above an altitude of 3,000 metres. After completion of the tunnel, it will provide all-weather connectivity to remote areas of Lahaul and Spiti Valley and reduce the distance between Manali and Leh by 46 Kilometres. It is a 10.5-metre wide single tube bi-lane tunnel with a fire-proof emergency tunnel built into the main tunnel itself. -
समाचार पत्र से चियत अंश Newspapers Clippings
Jan 2021 समाचार पत्र से चियत अंश Newspapers Clippings A Daily service to keep DRDO Fraternity abreast with DRDO Technologies, Defence Technologies, Defence Policies, International Relations and Science & Technology खंड : 46 अंक : 08 12 जनवरी 2021 Vol. : 46 Issue : 08 12 January 2021 रक्षा िवज्ञान पुतकालय Defence Science Library रक्षा वैरक्षाज्ञािनक िवज्ञान सूचना एवपुतकालयं प्रलेखन क द्र Defence ScientificDefence Information Science & Documentation Library Centre मेरक्षाटकॉफ वैज्ञािनक हाउस ,स िदलीूचना एव - ं 110प्रलेखन 054 क द्र Defence ScientificMetcalfe Information House, Delhi & ‐ Documentation110 054 Centre मेटकॉफ हाउस, िदली - 110 054 Metcalfe House, Delhi‐ 110 054 CONTENTS S. No. TITLE Page No. DRDO News 1-7 DRDO Technology News 1-7 1. Indian Army soft-pedals light tank of DRDO-L&T for China border 1 2. DRDO offers new heating devices to Indian Army soldiers deployed in eastern 2 ladakh 3. India’s DRDO delivers landing gear systems for Tapas and SWiFT UAVs 3 4. DRDO hands over 18 types of filters for P-75 submarines to Indian Navy 4 5. Indian Air Marshal explains why India needs to urgently & aggressively invest in 5 unmanned technology Defence News 8-19 Defence Strategic National/International 8-19 6. Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh Inaugurates Webinar on Atal Tunnel; Says 8 spirit of national pride is of paramount importance for building such great structures 7. 9 रा मंी ी राजनाथ सहं ने अटल सुरंग पर वेबनार का उघाटन करते हुए कहा क ऐसी महान संरचनाओं के नमाण के लए राय गौरव क भावना सबसे अधक महवपूण है 8. -
Leh Ladakh Manali
2020 SUMMER LEH LADAKH WITH MANALI ROAD TRIP | 14 D/ 13N | EX-AHMEDABAD / SURAT / MUMBAI / DELHI WWW.COMPASSHOLIDAYS.CO.IN ESCAPE THE CITY LIFE WITH US L E T ' S B A C K P A C K & E X P L O R E L A D A K H ABOUT DESTINATION Leh Ladakh : The Land of Endless Journey Julley...!!!! We really don't think one can explain What you Will experience in Ladakh. Nope, it can't be told, you just have to go there and witness it. But as a business venture, we must share some info about what we offer you for the best 14 days of your life. So, here's a failed attempt... Main City/Village High Passes & Lakes Manali Rohtang Pass Jispa Baralacha Pass & Nakee La Pass Sarchu Lachung La Pass & Tanglang La Pass Pang Gata Loops Keylong Khardung La (World's Highest Motor able Road) Leh Chang La (World's Third Highest Motor able Road) Hunder Nubra Valley & Pangong Tso BRIEF ITINERARY Day 01 Departure Departure from Ahmedabad/Surat/Mumbai/Delhi by Train in Sleeper/3AC Class as per your Package. Overnight Journey Day 02 Pathankot / Delhi Arrival at Pathankot/Delhi,Departure from Pathankot by Tempo Traveler/ Winger/Bus Departure from Delhi by AC Semi Sleeper Volvo (Delhi to Delhi Package) Overnight Journey towards Manali Day 03 Manali Arrival at Manali in the Morning, Free Day for Acclimatization, Dinner and Night Stay at Manali in Hotel. Day 04 Jispa Wake up Early Morning, Freshen up and Breakfast, Departure for Jispa via Rohtang Pass. -
After a Decade, Rohtang Tunnel Ready for Opening Next Month
8/27/2020 After a decade, Rohtang Tunnel ready for opening next month After a decade, Rohtang Tunnel ready for opening next month CNBC-TV18 • August 27, 2020 05:34 PM IST By PTI The Rs 4,000-crore Rohtang Tunnel, the world's longest motorable roadway at an altitude of over 3,000 metres, is ready for opening next month following the completion of civil works that began a decade ago. The tunnel will be opened by Prime Minister Narendra Modi by mid- September, Satish Paretkar, Director of Hydro & Underground business unit at Afcons told PTI. A joint venture of Shapoorji Pallonji Group-run Afcons and Strabag of Austria won the Engineering Procurement & Construction (EPC) tender for Rs 1,458 crore from Border Road Organisation in 2009. https://www.cnbctv18.com/infrastructure/after-a-decade-rohtang-tunnel-ready-for-opening-next-month-6753911.htm/amp 1/4 8/27/2020 After a decade, Rohtang Tunnel ready for opening next month The cost of the project has crossed Rs 2,500 crore now, he said. The civil works started in 2009 and was to be completed within 6.5 years. Paretkar said the exact date of opening of the tunnel is yet to be nalised. The 9.02 kilometres-long Atal Tunnel, named after former Prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, passes under the Rohtang Pass in the eastern Pir Panjal range on the Leh-Manali highway at an altitude of 3,060 metres at the lowest and 3,078 metres at the peak. The tunnel is 10.5 metres wide and has a height of 5.52 metres and a car can zip through at 80 kmph.