Outcome Budget 2014-15
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OUTCOME BUDGET 2014-15 Government of Odisha Forest & Environment Department Contents Sl. No. Page No. 1. Executive Summary 1 2. Chapter-I : Introduction 3 3. Chapter-II : Outcome Budget, 2014-15 33 Statement (Plan & Non-Plan) 4. Chapter-III : Reform Measures and Policy Initiatives 62 5. Chapter-IV : Past performance of Programmes 64 and Schemes 6. Chapter-V : Financial Review 92 7. Chapter-VI : Gender and SC/ST Budgeting 99 O U T C O M E B U D G E T 2 0 1 4 - 1 5 Executive Summary The Outcome Budget of F & E Department intends to convert effectively outlay into outcome by planning the expenditure, fixing appropriate targets and quantifying deliverables. It is an exercise to change the mindset of officials to focus on results/outcome of projects/ programmes and to ensure value for money rather than on spending of money. It ensures timely flow of funds for effective utilization for achievement of intended outputs/outcome. The document also highlights the status of ongoing and new schemes implemented through the Department along with physical and financial targets set for the financial year 2012-13 & 2013-14. The Outcome Budget 2014-15 broadly consists of the following chapters: Chapter-I: Brief introductory note on the functions of the Department, organizational setup, planning & policy framework and programmes /schemes being implemented by Department. Chapter-II: Contains a tabular format, indicating the details of financial outlays, projected physical outputs & projected outcomes for 2014-15 under Plan and Non-plan. Chapter-III: Detail reform measures and policy initiatives taken up by the Department. Chapter-IV: The Physical and financial achievements of 2012-13 &2013-14 have been reflected in the outcome budget for 2014-15. Chapter-V: It contains financial review covering overall trends in expenditure vis-à-vis Budget Estimates and Revised Estimates in the previous year, actuals of 2012-13, Budget Estimates of 2013-14, Revised Estimates of 2013-14 and Budget Estimates of 2014-15. Chapter-VI: Highlights of the outlays provided for schemes benefitting Women, ST and SC groups along with the corresponding physical output. Implementation, Monitoring & Evaluation Mechanism: The Forest and Environment Department emphasize on systematic and sustained monitoring of schemes implemented under this Department. A comprehensive physical and financial periodical monitoring of the implementation of the scheme is made at division level by the concerned DFO, at regional level by the Regional Chief Conservator of Forests and at the State level by the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests. The scheme is also audited by Accountant General (Audit) during annual audit of division office. Conventional monitoring mechanism such as field visits, review meetings and periodical report and returns are in place for monitoring of scheme implementation. 1. Monthly Progress Report: The physical and financial achievements under each scheme are collected at the Division level and sent to the State Forest headquarters through respective Regional CCFs. The information compiled is reviewed at Division, Circle and State level. 2. Review meetings: Periodical review meetings are held at Division, Circle and State level by DFOs, RCCFs/ CFs and PCCF respectively. [[ 1 ]] O U T C O M E B U D G E T 2 0 1 4 - 1 5 3. Field visits: The supervisory officers from DFO and above make regular field visits to monitor the progress of work. They discuss problems with field functionaries and issue necessary instructions for smooth implementation of schemes. 4. Monitoring: Inbuilt monitoring mechanism in the guidelines of each scheme ensures that the objectives of the schemes are achieved. 5. Evaluation: Evaluation of schemes is made at State level by Monitoring & Evaluation Cell at Forest headquarters headed by a CCF. In schemes like National Afforastation Programme, there is system of evaluation through an independent agency. Tiger estimation, Elephant census and Dolphin census are also being carried out at regular intervals involving local people, local communities, NGOs, student of different colleges, universities and nature lovers. Public Information System: Brochures on the activities of the Department are published regularly on the occasion of World Forestry Day (March-21), Vana Mohatsov and Wildlife Week (2nd - 9th October) and International day for bio-diversity (May-22). Achievement under schemes like OFSDP is published regularly by the Project Authority. A radio programme BANANI is broadcast every Saturday on the programmes implemented by the Department. The Department has also developed its websites for display of information useful for public. Vana Surakshya Samities are involved in the implementation of schemes of the Department. State Forestry Awards are conferred on the occasion of World Forestry Day, every year for outstanding work in afforestation and plantation activities to Gram Panchyats & Educational Institutions. The Prakruti Bandhu and Prakruti Mitra award are conferred on 5th June of every year to individuals and institutions for their excellent contribution for protection, conservation of environment and creation of environmental awareness among the people. At the State level, Biju Pattnaik Award is given to the individuals for their outstanding contribution in Wildlife Conservation. The State Govt. has instituted Biju Pattnaik Award for forest protection and conservation. This award is given every year during the celebration of Vanamahotsva Week to the V.S.S. adjudged to be the best at the State level and to the V.S.S. adjudged to be the best in every Subdivision. The State level award consists of a certificate with cash award of `2.00 lakh. Subdivision level award consist of a certificate with cash award of `20000.00. [[ 2 ]] O U T C O M E B U D G E T 2 0 1 4 - 1 5 CHAPTER-I Introduction 1. Structure and Function Forest & Environment Department in the State operates through a number of departmental formations and autonomous bodies. The field formations under the forestry set up are organized under the Forest, Wildlife, Kenduleaf and Environment Wings. The field set up of Forest Department is organized into 8 circles and 50 territorial divisions having 281 Ranges. There are 8 Working Plan, 1 Forest Resources and 2 Silviculture Divisions,looking into preparation of working plans, resource inventory & forest research respectively. There are 5 training institutions, viz. 1- Forest Rangers College, at Angul2-Forester Training School at Bhubaneswar and 3- Forest Guard Training Schools at Angul, G. Udayagiri and Champua. The Forest Wing is headed by the Principal CCF who is Head of Forest Force. He is also the Principal Adviser to Government in Forestry matters. The overall administrative control vests with the Principal CCF, Odisha. This Wing looks after administration, forest conservation & development, research, training and preparation and implementation of working plans. The Wildlife Wing is headed by the Principal CCF ((Wildlife) and Chief Wildlife Warden, 13 Divisions are designated as Wildlife Divisions which are administered by the PCCF (Wildlife). One Field Director for Similipal Tiger Reserve and one Director Nandankanan Zoological Park are also covered under the administrative control of the PCCF (Wildlife). The prime activities of wildlife wing include protection of wildlife and its habitat, conservation and management of wildlife in the State with focused attention on wildlife rich areas - Sanctuaries, National Parks, Tiger Reserves, and Biosphere Reserve etc. Besides, there are 3 Circles and 19 Kenduleaf Divisions under the administrative control of the Principal CCF (KL) engaged in collection, processing and storage of kenduleaf. The Odisha Forest Development Corporation (OFDC) Ltd. acts as the commercial wing of the Department and discharges function of marketing of various forest products, viz, Kenduleaf, timber, bamboo. It also supplies timber, bamboo and firewood to the public through over171 depots run by it. It also takes up commercial plantations. The Project Organisation (OFSDP) is headed by an officer of the rank of Principal CCF (Project). This organization is responsible for project formulation and its implementation. Presently, it is implementing a forest development project titled Odisha Forestry Sector Development Project supported by Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). The Environment wing is functioning under the Director Environment-cum-Special Secretary, F & E Department. The autonomous bodies such as Regional Plant Resources Centre (RPRC), Odisha State Pollution Control Board (OSPCB), Chillika Development Authority (CDA), State Appellate Authorities, State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA) and State Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC) are functioning under its administrative control. [[ 3 ]] O U T C O M E B U D G E T 2 0 1 4 - 1 5 II. Administrative Structure PRINCIPAL SECRETARY-FOREST AND ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT Forest & Envn Department Special Secretary Additional Secretary F.A-cum-Addl Secy Joint Secretary Deputy Secretary Under Secretary Other Officers OFSDS DIRECTOR PCCF, PCCF (W.L) PCCF (K.L) OFDC LTD OBB ENVIRONMENT ODISHA ODISHA SMPB 9 RCCFs 3 Regions namely Matters relating to 3 RCCFs Bhubaneswar, RPRC Territorial & Wild life Berhampur and OSPCB functions respectively Sambalpur CDA SAA SEIAA & SEAC 50 Forest Divisions including OWDA 19 22 13 Wild Life Divisions relating Kenduleaf Divisions to Territorial & wild life Divisions functions respectively [[ 4 ]] O U T C O M E B U D G E T