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Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Head of Forest Force) Annual Report Bengaluru, Karnataka 2019-20 (April 2019-March 2020)
GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA
KARNATAKA FOREST DEPARTMENT
ANNUAL REPORT 2019-20 April 2019 - March 2020 II INDEX
Chapter Page CONTENTS No. No.
1 INTRODUCTION 1-4 2 HUMAN RESOURCES 5-9 3 AWARDS AND SPORTS MEDALS 10 4 SYSTEM OF MANAGEMENT 11 5 METHOD OF EXTRACTION 12 6 DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES 13-20 7 NFAP - BAMBOO MISSION 21-23 8 SOCIAL FORESTRY 24-26 9 PROJECTS 27-29 10 WORKING PLANS, SURVEY AND DEMARCATION 30-37 11 EVALUATION 38-39 12 FOREST RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 40-44 13 FOREST DEVELOPMENT FUND 45 14 WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT 46-57 15 COMPENSATORY PLANTATIONS 58-60 16 FOREST CONSERVATION 61-65 17 LAND RECORDS 66-67 18 FOREST RESEARCH & UTILISATION 68-72 19 FOREST PROTECTION & VIGILANCE 73-76 20 FOREST TRAINING 77-79 21 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY 80-81 22 SAKALA 82--83 23 CENTRAL FOREST LIBRARY 84-86 24 KARNATAKA FOREST DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 87-93 25 KARNATAKA CASHEW DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LIMITED 94-97 26 KARNATAKA STATE FOREST INDUSTRIES CORPORATION LIMITED 98-101 27 KARNATAKA STATE MEDINICAL PLANTS AUTHORITY (KaMPA) 102-105
III TABLES INDEX
Table Page CONTENTS No. No.
1 DISTRICT WISE FOREST AREA IN KARNATAKA STATE 106
2 DISTRICT WISE FOREST AREA BY LEGAL STATUS 107
3 NOTIFICATION NO-16016/01/2004-AIS II A 108 - 110
4 ORGANISATION CHART OF THE DEPARTMENT 111
5 TIMBER AND MAJOR FOREST PRODUCE 112
6 RECORDED MINOR FOREST PRODUCE 113 -114
7 FIREWOOD RELEASED TO THE PUBLIC FOR DOMESTIC AND OTHER USE 115
8 SUPPLY OF BAMBOO TO MEDARS AND OTHERS 116
9 PLANTATIONS RAISED 117
10 PLANTATIONS RAISED FROM 2012-13 TO 2019-20 118
11 PROGRESS UNDER STATE SECTOR SCHEMES 119 - 121
12 PROGRESS UNDER DISTRCIT SCHEMES 122
13 PROGRESS UNDER CENTRALLY SPONSORED SCHEMES 122 - 123
14 PROGRESS REPORT UNDER FOREST DEVELOPMENT FUND 124 - 127
15 FOREST OFFENCE CASES 128 - 131
16 STAFF POSITION 132
17 REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE 132 - 133
18 NO OF VFC'S FORMED UNDER KSFMBC PROJECT 134 - 135
19 PUBLIC GRIEVENCES, RECEIPTS AND DISPOSALS 136
20 NOTIFICATION AND SEC 4 AND SEC 7OF FOREST ACT 137 - 139
21 OFFICERS ON DEPUITATION AND TRAINING DETALS 140
22 DETAILS OF AUDIT REPORT & DETAILS OF LA/LC QUESTIONS DURING 2017-18 141
23 DETAILS OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE 142
24 PAYMENT OF EX GRATIA FOR DEATH OF HUMAN, COMPENSATION FOR CROP 143 AND CATTLE DAMAGE BY WILDLIFE
IV Chapter - 1 : Introduction 1
1. INTRODUCTION
Forests provide the basic life support system to all the living beings of mother earth including mankind. Forest ecosystems provide fresh air, water resources, fertile soil for sustenance of agriculture, bio-diversity, climate change mitigation and numerous other ecosystem services. Vast sections of rural society, including a majority of the tribals, are directly dependent on forests for their livelihood. The Karnataka Forest Department has the primary mandate of protecting the forests and wildlife, conserving the rich biodiversity of the state and ensuring that the ecological balance of the forest eco-systems is maintained. The Department is headed by Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Head of Forest Force(HOFF). The Department presently has a total working strength of around 8951executive personnel including Indian Forest Service Officers and officers/ field staff of various cadres. The total recorded forest area of the State is 41,590.46 sq. km. The State has a network of Protected Areas with 5 National Parks, 33 Wildlife Sanctuaries (including 5 tiger Reserves), 14 Conservation Reserves and 1 Community Reserve.The work carried out by the Department can be broadly classified into the following categories: regulatory, protection, conservation and sustainable management. As part of the regulatory functions, the department enforces provisions of various legislationssuch as Karnataka Forest Act 1963, Wildlife Protection Act 1972, Forest (Conservation) Act 1980, Karnataka Preservation of Trees Act 1976, etc. and corresponding rules. Protection functions include, boundary consolidation, protection of forest areas from encroachment, illicit-felling, mitigation of human-wildlife conflict, undertaking fire prevention and control measures etc. The conservation functions include taking up of plantation works, soil-moisture conservation and watershed development works for water security, conservation of rare, endangered and threatened (RET) species and conducting awareness activities to sensitize all sections of the society on the importance of forests, wildlife and biodiversity.
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Forest area: Karnataka State has a geographical area of 1,91,791 Sq. Km and the reconstituted expert committee-1 formed by Government of Karnataka vide GO NO FEE 270 FGK 2002 has identified 41,590.46 Sq.km is total area of forest in Karnataka. The total forest area includesreservedforests, Protected Forests, Unclassified forests, Village forests and Private forests. This further inclues, Betta, Bane, Jamamalai, forest poramboke, Kan, Kumki, Paisari, Amritmahal Kaval, Assessed waste land, Kharab lands, Inam lands, thickly wooded areas, plantations and other lands as well. Forest area details are given in Table-1 and Table-2.
Objective:
• Protection, conservation and consolidation of forests and protected areas (Consolidation, protection and conservation of forests, biodiversity and wildlife, and habitat improvement.)
• Qualitative and quantitative enhancement of forest cover in the state (Afforestation, reforestation and regeneration of degraded forests, soil and moisture conservation.)
• Sustainable management of forests (Sustainable harvest and livelihood support through people’s participation, capacity building of stakeholders, and effective delivery mechanisms.)
• Expansion of tree cover outside forests (Agro-forestry, farm-forestry, tree improvement, Extension and Publicity)
Mission: The department plans, executes, co-ordinates and monitors implementation of various forestry and wildlife programs to ensure ecological security and environmental balance by sustainable management of forests. It is also engaged in enhancing the forest and tree cover through people’s participation on benefit sharing basis in order to meet the people’s needs and for better realization of ecological goods and services. Chapter - 1 : Introduction 3
Vision: The vision of the Forest department is conservation, management and development of forests and tree growth on sustainable basis, for the present and the future generations. It envisages expansion of the forest and tree cover to one third of the geographical area of the state in consonance with the National Forest Policy, 1988. The focus of the department is on protecting the existing forests, greening all the barren areas of the state, and encouraging people to grow more and more trees in their lands so that the pressure on the natural forests is progressively reduced.
The main functions and responsibilities of the Department:
• The Effective implementation of laws and regulations pertaining to forests and wildlife.
• Consolidation and preservation of forest land and woodlots.
• Habitat development in Protected Areas (P.A.s) and other forest areas including wetlands.
• Afforestation and reforestation of degraded forests.
• Regeneration of forest areas, including soil and moisture conservation works.
• Increasing tree cover outside forest through Farm Forestry, Agro Forestry, Tree Parks, and Urban Woodlots, Roadside / Canal side plantations and School Forestry etc.
• Taking appropriate measures to propagate Sandalwood, medicinal plants and R.E.T. Species.
• Transparent and effective delivery systems for various forest based goods and services.
• Providing bamboo, cane, sandalwood etc. to forest produce dependent sections of the society and artisans to support their livelihood needs.
• Research and extension support for forestry management.
• Providing for adaptation of policies for mitigation of climate change in forestry planning and management.
• Effective mechanism for continuous Monitoring, Evaluation and learning from all departmental activities and programmes.
• Human Resource Development and capacity building of all stakeholders. 4 ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2019-20
• Providing institutional mechanism for dissemination of information and communication for variousstakeholders.
• Strengthening the process of Joint Forest Planning & Management/Revitalization of V.F.C.s & E.D.C.s for meaningful participation of people in Forests & Wildlife development programmes.
Major Regulatory Functions: The main regulatory functions of the department have been broadly classified into the following categories.
i. Regulating the exploitation of Forests for removal of timber, firewood, and other minor forest produce as laid down in the principles of the working plans.
ii. Regulating the movements of forest produce, control of sawing contraventions, wood- distillations.
iii. Regulating tree felling in private lands.
iv. Control of diversion of Forest Lands for non-forestry purposes.
v. Conservation of wildlife, biodiversity and ecosystems
The stated regulatory functions and responsibilities are governed by the following Statutes & Manuals.
a. Karnataka Forest Act, 1963.
b. Karnataka Preservation of Trees Act, 1976 and Rules.
c. Protection of Wildlife Act, 1972 and Rules.
d. Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 and Rules.
e. Karnataka Forest Rules, 1969.
f. Karnataka Forest Code.
g. Karnataka Forest Account Code.
h. Karnataka Forest Manual.
i. Karnataka Land Grant Rules.
j. Environmental Protection Act, 1986
k. Karnataka Biodiversity Act. Chapter - 2 : Human Resources 5
2. HUMAN RESOURCES
Karnataka Forest Department is headed by the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests Head of Forest Force PCCF (HoFF).
For the purpose of territorial administration, the Department is organized into Circles, Divisions, Sub-Divisions, Ranges, Sections and Beats, headed by Chief Conservator of Forests (CCF), Deputy Conservator of Forests (DCF), Assistant Conservator of Forests (ACF), Range Forest Officer (RFO), Deputy Range Forest Officer (DRFO) and Forest Guard (FG), respectively.
Each Revenue district has a Social Forestry division headed by a DCF, attached to the Zilla Panchayat. Social Forestry divisions take up afforestation outside the notified forest areas and promote farm forestry and agro-forestry. Each Social Forestry division has a small establishment comprising ACFs, RFOs, DRFOs and FGs.
Wildlife areas such as Tiger Reserves, National Parks, Wildlife Sanctuaries, Conservation Reserves and Community Reserves are administered by a Wildlife wing comprising CCFs/CFs, DCFs, ACFs, RFOs, DRFOs and FGs who are exclusively in charge of the above wildlife areas, also known as protected areas (PAs). The Wildlife wing is headed by Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Wildlife and Chief Wildlife Warden [PCCF, WL & CWLW].
In addition to the above territorial, wildlife and social forestry units, the Department has a number of functional units such as Working Plan, Research, Training, Evaluation, Vigilance, ICT cell, and Mobile Squads. These units are headed by APCCF’s,CCF’s.
The total staff strength in the Department is 12128 of which 8951 are filled and 3177 are vacant .3285 daily wage staff working under Karnataka Daily Wage Employees Welfare Rules -2013. 6 ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2019-20
Karnataka Forest Department staff position
SI. Sanctioned Designation Filled Vacant No posts
Group A 1 Indian Forest Service Officers* 164 113 51 2 Deputy Conservator of Forests (SFS) * 110 87 23 3 Assistant Conservator of Forests (SFS) 231 179 52 4 Administrative Officers 5 5 0 5 Chief Accounts Officer 1 1 0 TOTAL 511 385 126 Group B 6 Range Forest Officer 765 663 102 7 Administrative Assistant 11 3 8 8 Gazetted Managers 69 56 13 9 Assistant Director(veterinary) 1 0 1 10 Assistant surgeon (Veterinary) 5 0 5 11 Assistant Director(Statistics) 2 1 1 12 Deputy Director, Forest Survey, 1 0 1 Demarcation and Mapping 13 Assistant Director, Forest Survey, 1 0 1 Demarcation and Mapping 14 Public Judge(Junior division) 1 0 1 TOTAL 856 723 133 Group C 15 Special Tahasildhar 1 0 1 16 Forest chemistrist 2 0 2 17 Draughtsman Grade-1 4 4 0 18 Draughtsman Grade-2 27 14 13 19 Deputy Range Forest Officer & Surveyor 2374 1954 420 20 Forest Guard 3994 2937 1057 Chapter - 2 : Human Resources 7
SI. Sanctioned Designation Filled Vacant No posts
21 Assistant Statistical Officer 8 8 0 22 Photographer 2 0 2 23 Junior Engineer 2 0 2 24 Wireless operator 15 0 15 25 Librarian 1 0 1 26 Asst. Librarian 1 1 0 27 Statistical Inspector 7 1 6 28 PT Instructor 2 0 2 29 Senior Driver 49 47 2 30 Driver 196 58 138 31 Police constable 9 0 9 32 Forest Cohaniel officer 3 0 3 33 Superintendent (Forest Survey) 8 0 8 34 Finance Assistant 1 0 1 35 Accounts Superintendent 8 2 6 36 Superintendent 194 137 57 37 First Division Assistant 639 450 189 38 Steno 44 34 10 39 Senior Typist 22 16 6 40 Second Division Assistant 524 339 185 41 Typist 107 27 80 42 Elephant Jamedar 8 8 0 TOTAL 8252 6035 2217 Group D
43 Film projector operator 7 0 7
44 Crane operator 2 0 2
45 Elephant Mahout 132 104 28 8 ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2019-20
SI. Sanctioned Designation Filled Vacant No posts
46 Elephant Kawadi 122 89 33
47 Forest Watcher 1177 717 460 48 Attenders/Daftar Bandh/Jamedar/Lift Attender/ 45 35 10 Pumpset operator/wirelss mechanic 49 Butlers 10 5 5 50 Forest guest house supervisor/tindil/lasker/ 1014 858 156 jaddadmaali/Gardender/coolie/maali/dalayath/ Cleaners/watchaman TOTAL 2509 1808 701 GRAND TOTAL 12128 8951 3177
* The strength and composition of the Karnataka cadre of Indian Forest Service is shown in Table-3.
Karnataka Forest Department- Details of Daily Wage Workers
Notified daily wages SI. Circles/Divisions employees 2019-20 Total No “C” Group “D” Group
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) 1 PCCF, Bangalore 8 2 10
2 PCCF, WL Bangalore + Bannerughatta 11 47 58
3 APCCF, VIG, Bangalore 11 4 15
4 APCCF, PT Mysore + Hunsur 22 95 117
5 APCCF, PT, Shimoga 0 0 0
6 APCCF, R & U Bangalore 21 73 94
7 APCCF, HRD Dharwad 6 6 12
8 APCCF, WP. Bangalore 8 2 10
9 Bangalore Circle 47 312 359 Chapter - 2 : Human Resources 9
Notified daily wages SI. Circles/Divisions employees 2018-19 Total No “C” Group “D” Group
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
10 Bellary Circle 31 294 325
11 Gulburga Circle 5 76 81
12 Belgaum Circle 18 193 211
13 Dharwad Circle 11 183 194
14 Kanara Circle 103 522 625
15 Shimoga Circle 41 211 252
16 Ckm’lore Circle 33 99 132
17 Kodagu Circle 27 89 116
18 Mangalore Circle 15 116 131
19 Hassan Circle 11 202 213
20 Mysore Circle 19 151 170
21 Cham’nagar Circle 23 137 160
TOTAL 471 2814 3285 10 ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2019-20
3. AWARDS & SPORTS MEDALS
Many forest officers and frontline staff of Karnataka Forest Department have been awarded for their exemplary courage, dedication and sacrifice for the cause of forest and wildlife protection. Some of these awards are bestowed by the Central or State Government and some are instituted by private trusts or Non-Governmental Organizations. The Government of Karnataka in the Year 2017 instituted the Chief Minister award for forest officers and staff for recognizing extra-ordinary achievements in the field of Forest protection and development. In addition to this, the major awards received by forest officers/staff include Keerti Chakra Award, Elephant Warrior Award, Indira Priyadarshini Vruksha Mitra Award and Marappa Memorial Trust Award etc.,
SPORTS MEDALS
Forest Officer and field staff need to stay mentally and physically fit to be able to discharge their duties and responsibilities. Hence the Karnataka Forest department encourages its officers and staff to take part in sports activities. At the National level, annual sports meet are being held to inculcate sportmanship and to motivate forest officers and staff to remain physically fit. All the State Forest Department, organisation under MOEF & CC such as Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy (IGNFA), Indian council for Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE), SFS Academy etc., take part in the National Forest Sports Meet. Karnataka has been one of the top performers in National Forest Sports Meet during this year. Karnataka bagged 2nd position by winning 52 Gold, 34 Silver, 42 Bronze Medals. Chapter - 4 : System of Management 11
4. SYSTEM OF MANAGEMENT
Karnataka forests are managed according to the frame work prescribed in the National Forest Policy of India 1988. The main themes of forest management are:
• Sustainable development and management of forest meeting needs of the local people shall be the first priority of forest management.
• Protection and management of degraded forests through Joint Forest Planning and Management by involving local community through village forest committees.
• Bio-diversity conservation and eco-tourism.
The Forest department is no longer adopting the earlier Silvicultural practices of “conversion to uniform” or “clear felling and planting” systems. Such systems have been known to be harmful to the eco system and have a deleterious effect on local fauna and flora. Instead the emphasis is more and more on managing the forests as an eco-system. Timber and firewood production is limited to salvaging the dead and fallen trees of valuable hardwood only. Production of industrial woods is limited to plantationsareas. Extraction of timber, firewood/pulpwood, bamboo & cane is done by way of improvements felling, thinning from plantation and clear felling of fuel wood plantation subject to condition that extracted area must be planted with suitable species. Harvesting of NTFPs is done by LAMPS (Large Scale Adivasi Multipurpose Co-operative Societies) as well as contractor. 12 ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2019-20
5. METHODS OF EXTRACTION OF FOREST PRODUCE & ITS DISPOSAL
Only dead and fallen trees are salvaged. The Karnataka State Forest Industries Corporation, which is a Government undertaking, is entrusted with the logging work. Timber and major forest produce for the year 2018-19 is given in Table(5) and Recorded Minor Forest Produce is given in Table(6). Large Scale Adivasi Multipurpose co-operative Societies (LAMPS): In order to facilitate the forest dwelling tribes to profitably utilize the Non Timber Forest Produce from the forest areas 22 LAMPS have been constituted in the districts of Mysuru, Chamarajanagara, Dakshina Kannada, Chikkmagaluru, Kodagu, Uttara Kannada and Udupi. A nominal fee of Rs.250/- is being collected from the LAMP Societies for allowing them to collect and dispose N.T.F.P.(Non Timber Forest Produce)
METHOD OF DISPOSAL: There are three methods of disposal of timber and other forest produce from the Government Depots. 1. By AuctionSale 2. By RetailSale 3. Allotment i. By Auction Sale:-The timber received in the Depot is arranged into convenient lots according to the quality, girth and length. After arriving at the value of each lot depending upon the past rates obtained, it is exposed for public cauction. Depot sales are held normally twice in a year by the concerned Deputy Conservator of Forests. ii. By Retail Sale:-In this method the timber and other forest produce which are allotted from the Depot are released at the schedule rates fixed from time to time. Deputy Conservator of Forests and higher officers are empowered to sanction retail sale of timber in small quantities at scheduled rates, which is based on the highest rates received in the previous sales.Such releases are only for bonafide use of the public. iii. Allotment:-The Government has powers to sanction timber, sandalwood etc.,at concession rate to institutions and individuals for bonafideuse. Chapter - 6 : Developmental Activities 13
6. DEVELOPMENTAL ACTIVITIES
The primary objective of the Development is to look after the afforestation, reforestation and other developmental works in the State. This includes initiatives taken up by the Forest Department, along with other departments or private institutions/organizations. Key functions of this wing are as follows:- 1. Supervision and monitoring of State Sector Schemes, Viz., Development of Degraded Forests, Sirichandanavana, Raising of Seedlings for Public Distribution, Special Component Plan-Tribal Sub Plan, Maguvigondu Mara Shalegondu Vana, Road side Plantation, Krushi Aranya Protsaha Yojane, K-Ship etc.. 2. To timely allocate the funds to the implementing authorities for taking up planting and other developmental works. 3. To monitor effective and efficient use of the government funds for utilizing against the purpose provided for. Monitoring of timely expenditure and implementation of the sanctioned schemes by the implementing authorities. 4. To monitor implementation of Vanamahotsava – Mass tree planting program. 5. Address issues connected with developmental Programs, afforestation activities including other than forest areas. 6. Preparation of Uniform Model Estimates for various planting models. 7. Over-all monitoring of quality of plantations & nurseries pertaining to the scheme dealt in development wing. 8. To monitor progress as per MPIC (Monthly Programme Implementation Calendar) and KDP (Karnataka Development Program) target.
The following programmes are implemented under the HOA:2406-01-101-Forest Conservation, Development & Regeneration-2-Other Scheme-83-Afforestation on Forest & Non-Forests Area-139-MW. 1. Development of Degraded Forests: Under this scheme, degraded forests are rejuvenated through various measures like planting of seedlings, protection from grazing & fire, promotion of natural regeneration. Plantations are raised depending upon the local conditions and requirement of the local people to cater their needs, such as small timber, fuel wood and fodder. 14 ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2019-20
In the year 2019-20, Rs.1450.756 lakh has been allocated up to end of March- 2020. Out of this Rs. 1426.403 lakh has been spent upto end of March 2020 for the following afforestation activities.
SI. Phy. Fin. ( Rs. In lakhs) Particulars of Works No Target Ach. Target Ach.
1 Advance Works 1955 1955 1450.756 1426.403 2 Maintenance of 1st year plantation (in ha) 4571.99 4571.99 3 Maintenance of 2nd year plantation (in ha) 899 899 4 Maintenance of 3rd year plantation (in ha) 480 480
2. Greening of Urban Areas: The main objective of the scheme is to prevent pollution caused due to high population & vehicles in urban areas by planting trees in Mahanagara Palike, Municipal corporation & Town Panchayath. Block plantations are also being raised in the schools and colleges of Urban Areas. These plantations prevent not only pollution but also enhance the greenery and scenic beauty of the urban areas. In the year 2019-20 initially Rs.2278.765 lakh later in the supplementary budget Rs.262.22 lakh totaling Rs. 2540.985lakh was allocated. Out of this Rs. 2431.39 lakh has been spent upto end of March 2020 for the following afforestation activities.
SI. Phy. Fin. ( Rs. In lakhs) Particulars of Works No Target Ach. Target Ach.
1 Raising of monsoon plantation (in km/ ha.) 338.22 338.22 2 Maintenance plantation Maintenance of 1st year plantation (in km/ ha) 1104.3 1104.3 Maintenance of 1st year plantation 848 848 (KFDF-Flexi fund) (in km/ ha) Maintenance of 2nd year plantation (in km /ha) 942.86 942.86 Maintenance of 3rd year plantation (in km /ha) 2787.75 2787.75 2540.985 2431.390 Maintenance of 4th year plantation (in km/ ha) 2599.54 2599.54 3 Maintenance of seedlings (in lakh) 0.15 0.15 4 Raising of seedlings (in lakh) 3.38 3.26 Chapter - 6 : Developmental Activities 15
3. Raising of Seedlings for Public Distribution Scheme(RSPD): HOA: 2406-01- 101-2-83-AFNFA-139-MW. Under this scheme, seedlings are being raised for public distribution and for implementation of the programme “Krishi Aranya Protsaha Yojane (KAPY)”. a) Raising of Seedlings for Public Distribution: Under this programme, seedlings are being raised for distribution to public, Institutions, Farmers and others at subsidized rates through VFCs to plant in their lands. For this purpose, seedlings of suitable local species are raised in 6"X9" and 8"X12" sized bags. In the year 2019-20 180.62 lakh seedlings have been distributed. In the year 2019-20, Rs.4735.79 lakh has been allocated. Out of this Rs. 4777.917 lakh has been spent upto end of March 2020 for the following afforestation activities.
SI. Phy. Fin. ( Rs. In lakhs) Particulars of Works No Target Ach. Target Ach.
1 Raising of seedlings ( in lakh ) 173.18 158.10
2 Maintenance of seedlings (in lakh) 187.403 187.403
3 Distribution of seedlings ( in lakh ) 187.403 180.62 4735.79 *4777.917
4 Raising of teak beds (in nos.) 4600 4600 *The savings under various programmes have been utiltised to pay the incentive under KAPY in the year end.
b) Krishi Aranya Protsaha Yojane: As per the National Forest Policy of 1988, 33% of the Geographical area must be under forest and tree cover. To achieve this goal, the Department has taken up various afforestation programmes on private & public lands. This has been achieved successfully through involvement of farmers, public and NGOs. Government of Karnataka has launched “KRISHI ARANYA PROTSAHA YOJANE”, programme from the year 2011. A provision has been made in the guidelines of the programme that the farmers, public may obtain the seedlings at subsidized rates from the nearest nurseries of the department. Seedlings so obtained be planted in their land and nurtured. The incentive will be paid to farmers for each survived seedlings from the Government and they are entitled to get returns from such seedlings when it attains maturity. 16 ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2019-20
In the year 2018-19 under Krishi Aranya Prothsaha Yojana pending incentive of Rs. 1256.721 lakh and Rs. 38.737 lakh service charges totaling to Rs. 1295.458 lakh was paid during 2019-20. In addition proposal for incentive for the current year for 33632 beneficiaries amounting to Rs. 1916.212lakh was received for which Rs. 854.131 lakh incentive was paid as per rules upto end of March 2020 based on the funds availability. 4. Cultivation of Sandalwood Plantations: HOA: 2406-01-101-2-83-AFNFA-139-MW. The main object of this scheme is to maintain and protect sandal plantations and natural sandal bearing area in natural forest. The erection of chain link mesh, 24 hours watch and ward, soil working, cultural operation and other protective measures are being undertaken for the plantations raised under this scheme. In the year 2019-20, an allocation of Rs.976.561lakh has been made up to end of March 2020. Out of this Rs.962.230 lakh has been spent for the following afforestation activities.
SI. Phy. Fin. ( Rs. In lakhs) Details of Works No Target Ach. Target Ach.
1 Engaging watchman (in Nos) 47 47 2 maintenance of watchman (in Nos) 47 47 3 maintenance of Dogs (in Nos) 20 20 4 Maintenance of plantation (in Ha.) 613 613 5 Maintenance of 1nd year plantation (in Ha.) 1053.5 1053.5 6 Maintenance of 2nd year plantation (in Ha.) 681 681 7 Maintenance of 3rd year plantation (in Ha.) 100 100 8 Maintenance of 5th year plantation (in Ha.) 186 186 976.561 962.230 9 Advance works (in Ha.) 1464.47 1670 10 Maintenance of seedlings (in lakh.) 11.080 11.040 11 Distribution of seedlings (in lakh) 11.040 10.52 12 Raising of Sandal PB seedlings (in lakhs.) 10.40 11.27 13 Maintenance of Inspection path (in km.) 38.5 38.5 14 Maintenance Fire line (in km.) 138.5 138.5 15 Raising of sandal beds (in Nos) 216 216 Chapter - 6 : Developmental Activities 17
5. Roadside Plantation: HOA: 2406-01-101-2-83-AFNFA-139-MW. Karnataka State has about 4,000 Kms of National Highways, 21,000 kms of State Highways and 38,000 kms of District Roads. After 1980 about 15,000 km of roadside plantations have been raised by the department under various schemes. Since 2000 onwards, quite a number of trees have been cut for the purpose of Road widening. Hence, the raising of road side plantation scheme has been taken from 2011-12. In the year 2019-20, a Budget allocation of Rs.2518.766lakh was provided. Out of this, Rs.2493.72 lakh has been spent upto end of March 2020 for the following works.
SI. Phy. (in km) Fin. (Rs. in lakhs) Particulars of works No Target Ach. Target Ach.
1 Raising of Plantation 66 66
2 Raising of monsoon plantation 207.37 204
3 Maintenance of 1st year plantation 411 405
4 Maintenance of 2nd year plantation 668.75 668.75 2518.766 2493.72
5 Maintenance of 3rd year plantation 1104.11 1104.11
6 Maintenance of 4th year plantation 906 906
7 Maintenance of 5th year plantation 336 336
6. A sapling for each child & A Vana for each school- : HOA: 2406-01-101-2-83- AFNFA-139-MW. The aim is to create awareness about ecology and environment among school children and to encourage them to plant trees voluntarily. Seedlings are being supplied to the public and to the farmers to plant them in the open space of their house premises and in the agricultural lands. With the co-ordination of the education department, students from the level of primary to colleges students all over the state are involved in tree planting programme. 18 ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2019-20
In the year 2019-20, an allocation of Rs.59.607 lakh has been provided under the scheme “Maguvigondu Mara Salegondu Vana”. The progress achieved upto end of March 2020 is as under.
SI. Phy. Fin. ( Rs. In lakhs) Particulars of works No Target Ach. Target Ach.
Maguvigondu Mara Salegondu Vana
1 Raising of seedlings (in lakh) 3.223 3.5
2 Distribution of Seedlings (in lakh) 2.483 2.41
3 Maintenance of Seedlings (in lakh) 2.483 2.483 59.607 56.684
4 Raising of monsoon plantation( in acres) 89.5 89.5
5 Advance works 46 46
7. Special Component Plan: 2406-01-789-0-00-SCP-422 During the year 2019-20 no budget provision is made under this scheme. 8. Tribal Sub Plan :- HOA -2406-01-796-0-00-423 During the year 2019-20 no budget provision is made under this scheme. 9. 2406-01-001-1-06 Unspent SCSP-TSP Amount as per the SCSP-TSP Act-2013-422 In order to organize wildlife exposure camp(8 camps) for the 9th Standard students belonging to SC/ST community studying in Karnataka Residential Educational Institutions Society(KRIES) and hostels a sum of Rs.4.28 lakh has been allocated during 2019-20 and the same has been spent up to end of March 2020. 10. 2406-01-001-1-06 Unspent SCSP-TSP Amount as per the SCSP-TSP Act-2013-423 In order to organize wildlife exposure camp(5 camps) for the 9th Standard students belonging to SC/ST community studying in Karnataka Residential Educational Institutions Society(KRIES) and hostels a sum of Rs.2.68 lakh has been allocated during 2019-20 and the same has been spent up to end of March 2020. Chapter - 6 : Developmental Activities 19
11. “Hasiru Karnataka”HOA: 2406-01-101-2-83-AFNFA-139-MW. In order to give more impetus for development of social forestry action is being taken to plant seedlings suitable to each area in the government lands of small hills, gomals and areas surrounding tanks. By involving students of school, colleges and environmental organization with their active participation.A tree to each house, a groove to each village, a small forest to each taluk, a forest to each district. With this motto a scheme titled Hasiru Karnataka was launched during 2018-19. In the year 2019-20 Rs.1540.738 lakh has been allocated out of which Rs.1494.39 lakh has been utilized upto end of March 2020 for the following works.
SI. Phy. Fin. (Rs. in lakhs) Particulars of works No Target Ach. Target Ach.
1 Raising of seedlings (in lakh) 49.835 46.345
2 Distribution of Seedlings (in lakh) 49.777 49.192
3 Maintenance of Seedlings (in lakh) 51.14 50.30 1540.738 1494.39
4 Raising of plantation 1226 1221
5 Advance works 975 897.91
12. Afforestation in deemed forest: HOA: 2406-01-101-2-83-AFNFA-139-MW. During 2019-20 in the supplementary budget Rs.1131.50 was provided to take up forestry works in deemed forests of dry zone districts and for drip irrigation programme. Out of this Rs.988.89lakh has been spent upto end of march 2020 for the following activities.
SI. Phy. Fin. (Rs. in lakhs) Programme Particulars of works No Target Ach. Target Ach.
1 Deemed Forest Advance works 2805 2805 1142.78 988.89
2 Drip irrigation Raising of plantation 147.50 147.50 20 ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2019-20
13. MGNREGS : In the year 2019-20 to undertake soil and moisture conservation works through territorial divisions under MGNREGA Scheme. Annual Plan of operations has been sanctioned for Rs. 11604.61 lakh for executing the above works including afforestation. Out of this Rs. 2902.60 lakh has been utilized upto March 2020 for executing the works of nalabund, checkdam, gully checks, gully plug, perculation tank etc.
14. Afforestation in other Areas:HOA: 2406-01-101-2-21-AoA-139-MW. In the process of road widening in the state and national highways the trees which are obstructing the works are felled. In order to plant the sapling in place of the cut trees the funds are collected from the user agencies (K-ship, KPTCL, KRDCL and other user Agencies) and remitted to HoA:0406-01-800-0-08-000. In turn the funds are released by the Government under the budget head:2406-01-101-2-21-AOA- 139-M.W. based on the remitted amount by the user agencies according to as and when the works are taken up During 2019-20 Rs.1700.00 lakh was released out of which Rs.1670.46 lakh was spent upto end of March 2020 for the following works.
SI. Phy. Fin. ( Rs. In lakhs) Particulars of Works No Target Ach. Target Ach.
1 Advance Works (in kms/ha.) 85.57 85.57 2 Raising of plantation (in kms/ha.) 621.73 621.73 3 Raising of monsoon plantation (in km/ ha.) 89.50 89.50 4 Maintenance plantation Maintenance of 1st year plantation (in km/ ha) 621.41 621.41 Maintenance of 2nd year plantation (in km /ha) 957.51 957.51 Maintenance of 3rd year plantation (in km /ha) 196.35 196.35 1700.00 1670.46 Maintenance of 4th year plantation (in km/ ha) 400.37 400.37 Maintenance of 5th year plantation (in km/ ha) 99.90 99.90 5 Raising of seedlings 8’’X12’’(in lakh) 0.692 0.692 6 Raising of seedlings 14’’X20’’(in lakh) 0.227 0.227 Chapter - 7 : NFAP- Bamboo Mission 21
7. NFAP- BAMBOO MISSION
The NFAP-Bamboo Mission wing of Karnataka Forest Department is responsible for monitoring implementation of a number of centrally sponsored schemes such as Conservation and Management of Mangrove (MAP), National Afforestation Programme through Forest Development Agencies (NAP-FDA), National Agro-forestry and Bamboo Mission (NABM) Scheme, Green India Mission (GIM). I. Conservation and Management of Mangroves: (MAP) The main objective of the scheme is to check and prevent sea erosion in the coastal region. Under this scheme, activities like raising of mangrove plantations, maintenance of older mangrove plantations in coastal Divisions, besides creating awareness, training and publicity among the local population are being undertaken. The scheme was introduced initially during 2006-07 in Mangalor and Kundapur Divisions of Mangalore Circle and Honnavar and Karwar Divisions of Canara Circle. Budget provision of Rs.90.00 lakh has been made in the State budget for 2019-20. Proposals of Honnavara, Mangalore, Kundapur and Karwar divisions for Rs.535.61 lakh have been submitted to Government of India for approval and to release the funds. Government of India has approved the programme for Rs.207.82 lakh in the ratio 60:40(Central share Rs.124.69 lakh and State share Rs.83.13 lakh). Out of the Central share, Rs.124.69 lakh has been released through Nationalized Bank and proportionate State share of Rs.83.13 lakh through K2 in total Rs.207.82 lakh has been released to the implementing Officers for executing the works as per the approved programme. Out of this, Rs.176.40 lakh has been spent upto end of March-2020.
II. National Afforestation Programme through Forest Development Agency (NAP-FDA): The scheme titled National Afforestation Programme (NAP) has been formulated by merger of four 9th Plan Centrally Sponsored Afforestation schemes of the Ministry of Environment and Forests. The scheme is operated by the National Afforestration and Eco-Development Board (NAEB), Ministry of Environment and Forest (MOEF) as a 100% Central Sector Scheme. The scheme involves two tier set up namely 22 ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2019-20
Forest Development Agency at the division/district level and Joint Forest Management Committees (JFMC’s) at the village level. In Karnataka, NAP is being implemented from 2002-03 under 10th and 11th year plan in 45- FDA’s with the following objectives. 1. Sustainable development and management of Forest resources. 2. Increase and improve forest and tree cover. 3. Rehabilitation of degraded forest and other areas by institutionalizing decentralized participatory forest management and supplementing livelihood improvement process. In the state budget a budget provision for Rs.1000.00 lakh has been provided by the State Government for National Afforestration Programme and Green India Mission under the budget head 2406-02-110-0-53-Green India Mission-139-Major Works. Under National Afforestration Programme, the Government of India has approved the work programme for Rs.915.80 lakh in the sharing pattern of 60:40 for executing only Advance work and released Rs.412.11 lakh to the State Government as 1st installment. Inturn the State Government has released Rs.937.34 lakh to the department including its share of Rs.274.74 lakh and the balance state share of Rs.250.49 lakh of 2018-19. The entire amount has been released to the various implementing officers to execute 6085 ha of Advance work and Up to end of March- 2020 the entire amount has been spent by them.
III. National Bamboo Mission Scheme: (NBM) The Department of Agricultural andCo-Operation, GOI has launched a new Centrally Sponsored Scheme titled National Bamboo Mission with 100% Central assistance from 2007-08 onwards. The main objective of the Scheme is to develop bamboo in forest lands through Forest Development Agencies (FDA’s) with the support of Joint Forest Management Committees (JFMC’s) and in non forest areas through Bamboo Development Agencies (BDA’s). A budget provision of Rs.1895.00 lakh has been made in the State budget for implementing National Bamboo Mission programme under the budget head 2406- 01-101-2-30-National Bamboo Mission-139-Major works . In the year 2019-20 the Government of India has approved the work programme for Rs.2287.91 lakh in the ratio 60:40(Central share Rs.1372.75 and State share of Rs.915.16 lakh) and released Rs.294.11 lakh as 1st installment to the State Government. In turn the Chapter - 7 : NFAP- Bamboo Mission 23
State Government has released Rs.490.14 lakh to the department including its share of Rs.196.03 lakh. the entire amount has been released to the implementing officers for executing the works as per the approved programme. The Government of India has released Rs.480.89 lakh to State Government. Proposal has been submitted to State Government to release Rs.801.47 lakh to department including its share of Rs.320.58 lakh.
IV. Green India Mission : (GIM) Central Scheme titled Green India Mission is being implemented by Ministry of Environment and Climate Change under this scheme environmental amelioration though climate mitigation, food security, water security, biodiversity conservation and livelihood security of forest dependent communities. besides influencing for increasing the tree cover.
The main objective of the scheme 1. To Increase forest/tree cover in forest/non forest lands to an extent of 10 million ha in total. 2. To provide Improve eco-system services including biodiversity, Hydrological services etc., 3. to increase forest based livelihood income of about 3 million households residing in and around forests 4. Sinking of Co2 to an extent of 43 lakh million tonnes by 2020. This scheme is under implementation in 3 forest divisions since 2015-16. In the state budget a budget provision for Rs.1000.00 lakh has been provided by the State Government for National Afforestration Programme and Green India Mission In the year 2019-20. the Government of India has approved the work programme for Rs.396.057 lakh in sharing pattern 60:40(Central share 60% of Rs.217.834 lakh and state share 40% of Rs.145.223 lakh) and released Rs.220.993 lakh which includes Rs.149.422 lakh as 1st installment of 2019-20 and Rs.71.571 lakh as 2nd installment of 2018-19 to the State Government. A proposal has been submitted to the State Government to release Rs.479.65 lakh which includes Rs.147.33 lakh has its share of 2019-20 and Rs.111.33 lakh being pending payment of 2018-19. But the State Government has released Rs.360.65 lakh only to the department. This amount has been released to the the Deputy Conservators of Forests of Sirsi, Kalburgi and Hassan divisions for executing the various works as per the approved programme and the entire amount has been spent by them up to March-2020. 24 ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2019-20
8. SOCIAL FORESTRY
The Social Forestry wing of Karnataka Forest Department comprises 30 Social Forestry divisions which work under the Zilla Panchayaths. These divisions carry out afforestation works aimed at greening of non-forest lands all over the state. Plantations are normally raised on vacant lands such as nala-bunds, river beds, school/college compounds, institutional lands, gomala lands, etc. Through such works, the Social Forestry wing also creates enormous job opportunities for unemployed people, especially in the rural areas. District Sector Scheme:- 1. Budget head: 2406-00-101-0-27-090 General Expenses (Social Forestry) For the year 2019-20 raising of 5270.37 ha plantations, maintenance of 11560.83 ha.older plantations and advance work 2846.90 ha, physical target is proposed. A sum of Rs. 8226.97 lakhs allocation is provided. Out of this upto end of March- 2020, Rs. 8226.97 lakhs have been released, Rs. 8198.23465 lakhs spent for raising 5150.98 ha. Plantations, maintenance of 11560.98 ha. older plantations and advance work 2744.90 ha. and raising 23.7818 lakhs seedlings.
2. Budget head :2406-00-101-0-28-140 (Buildings) Under this scheme, construction of new buildings and residential quarters required for Officers/Staff and repairs/maintenance to the existing buildings are being under taken by ZillaPanchayats through PRED/KRIDL. During 2019-20, Rs. 1162.75 lakhs have been allocated, out of this upto the end of March-2020, Rs. 1162.75 lakhs released, a sum of Rs. 1119.29 lakhs spent for constructing 50 New buildings for the target of 60 buildings and Maintenance of 130 Old Buildings for the target of 132 buildings.
3. Sub-Mission on Agro Forestry (SMAF)139-Major Works, 422- SCP &423-TSP (CSS): HoA-2406-01-102-2-38-139 Agroforestry is known to have the potential to mitigate the climate change effects through microclimate moderation, conservation of natural resources and creation of additional source of livelihood and income opportunities. In order to make agriculture less vulnerable to climatic aberrations, Government of India formulated Chapter - 8 : Social Forestry 25
the National Agroforestry Policy 2014. The aim of the Submission is to expand the tree coverage on farmland in complementary with agricultural crops. SMAF is being implemented on a prevailing funding pattern of assistance i.e. 60% Central Share and 40 % State Share. During 2019-20 out of APO sanctioned of Rs. 700 lakhs, an allocation Rs. 450.00 lakhs have been released being Central Share and out of Rs. 466.67 lakhs, an amount of Rs. 300.00 lakhs have been released being State Share. Out of this released amount, an amount of Rs.748.95 lakhs incurred. An amount of Rs. 416.67 lakhs yet to be released. During 2019-20, 19 Nos. of Small Nurseries, 17 Nos. of Medium Nurseries, 3 Nos. of Hi-tech Nurseries and 4 Nos. of private/individual Nurseries have been developed. 326316 nos. of seedlings under Boundary Plantation component, 2496.21ha.of plantation under Low Density Plantation (100-500) component, 512.966 ha. of plantation under High-Density Plantation (500-1000) component, and 227.069 ha. of plantation under Very High-Density (1000-1200) component have been raised. Total 4852 no. of beneficiaries have been identified. Out of the plantation raised during 2018-19, first year maintenance of 311900 no. of seedlings under Boundary Plantation component, 2201 ha. of plantation under Low Density Plantation (100-500) component, 267 ha. of plantation under High-Density Plantation (500-1000) component, and 264 ha. of plantationsunder Very High-Density (1000-1200) component have been carried out. For the plantations raised during 2017-18, second year maintenance of 306000 no. of seedlings under Boundary Plantation component, 2001 ha. of plantation under Low Density Plantation (100-500) component, 304 ha. of plantation under High- Density Plantation (500-1000) component and 244 ha. of plantations under Very High-Density (1000-1200) component have been carried out.
Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act Under the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005, enhancement of livelihood security in rural households is ensured by providing at least one hundred days of guaranteed wage employment in every financial year to every household whose adult members volunteer to do unskilled manual work. The works in forest department are mostly in rural areas and labour intensive. In the year 2019-20, Rs. 200 Crores RDPR allocation and Rs.20 Crores Departmental financial target is fixed. Out of this Rs. 15841.43481 lakhs spent to raise 2222.72 km., 26 ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2019-20 road Side Plantation, 3390.11 ha. Afforestation, 486134 cum. of SMC works in Forest/ Govt. lands, raising of 82.9194 lakhs seedlings and to distribute 60.62592 lakhs seedlings to 22233 number of beneficiaries under Farm Forestry. In this scheme 39.74136 lakhs man days have been generated. This scheme is being implemented with other departmental schemes under convergence. Out of the total expenditure, Departmental Allotment of Rs.1127.44984 lakhs incurred with Rs. 2555.96135 lakhs of MGNREGA Allotment under convergence.
KFDF During 2019-20, second year maintenance of 2747.31 ha. plantation raised during 2017-18 has been carried out by incurring expenditure of Rs279.43297 lakhs. Chapter - 9 : Projects 27
9. PROJECTS
The Projects wing of Karnataka Forest Department is responsible for implementation and monitoring of a number of afforestation schemes in all territorial divisions of the state. These include the state sector schemes such as Salumarada Thimmakka Vruksha Udyana (Tree Park), Daivivana (Devarakadu), Medicinal Plant Conservation Areas and Medicinal Plant Development Areas (MPCA & MPDA), Samruddha Hasiru Grama Yojane (SHGY), Talukigondu Hasiru Grama Yojane, Revitalisation of Village Forest Committee Yojane, and the centrally sponsored scheme (CSS), namely, Nagara Vana Udyan Yojana. It is also implementing a tree plantation scheme with funds provided by the National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC). I. Budget Head : 2406-01-101-2-83-139 Major Works : 1) Samruddha Hasiru Grama Yojane : Karnataka Forest Department is implementing the state sector scheme “Samruddha Hasiru Grama Yojane” since 2009-2010 in 80 village forest committees under 80 sub-divisions. The main objectives of the scheme are:
• To increase the forest and tree cover in the forest and non-forest areas and to make the villages self reliant in natural resources, especially forest resources.
• To augment the supply of timber, fuel wood, non-timber forest produce (NTFP), fodder, bamboo, cane, etc. to the forest dependent groups, artisans and local people.
• To promote the cultivation of medicinal plants in kitchen gardens and to promote the use of renewable energy resources.
• To recharge and enhance the availability of ground water through soil and moisture conservation (SMC) works. The scheme aims at greening of the village areas in co-operation and consultation with the villagers. The scheme envisages planting of species which while greening the surroundings will also contribute to the common welfare of the people inhabiting the village. The species to be planted under the scheme should be ecologically ideal and economically acceptable to the village community. NTFP species including fruit and oilseed bearing species are given preference in planting programme. 28 ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2019-20
During 2019-20, Rs.19.075 lakhs has been provided. Out of which Rs. Rs.19.075 lakhs has been released under Budget Head of Account 2406-01-101-2-83-139 Major Works for this scheme. Out of this budget, 350 ha. Maintenance of Plantations are being taken up. Rs.18.66495 lakhs expenditure was incurred upto March-2020.
2) Talukigondu Hasiru Grama Yojane : This state sector scheme has been under implementation from 2015-16. The scheme envisages developing model village with green technology in each taluk. It provides for creating plantations in consultation with community and adopting other green technologies. The activities of the scheme are dovetailed into the programs of other line departments including AYUSH, Horticulture along with Watershed and KREDL. The scheme has been implemented on pilot basis through the VFCs of six ed taluks of the districts of Bagalkot, Chickmagalur, Tumkur, Bellary, Dakshina Kannada and Uttara Kannada by ing one village per taluk, preferably in forest fringes. During 2019-20, Rs. 34.71775 lakhs has been provided. out of which Rs. 34.71775 lakhs has been released under Budget Head of Account 2406-01-101-2-83-139 Major Works for this scheme. Under this scheme, 610 ha. Maintenance of Plantation was taken up Rs. 34.23575 lakhs expenditure was incurred upto March-2020.
3) Revitalisation of Village Forest Committees Scheme : With the closure of DFID assisted Western Ghats Forestry and Environment Development Programme and JBIC assisted Eastern Karnataka Afforestation Program, many among the 3,788 VFCs formed under the above schemes became inactive due to non-availability of funds from the Government. Among these VFCs, 1,479 VFCs are covered under National afforestation programme. The state sector scheme “Revitalization of Village Forest Committees” was launched in 2013-14 to initiate revitalization of the inactive VFCs among the balance 2,309 VFCs. Activities under the scheme include maintenance of plantations, raising seedlings for distribution, skill up-gradation training, distribution of solar lights, sarala ole, LPG connections, installation of gobar gas plant, etc.. During 2019-20, Rs.36.84885 lakhs has been provided. out of which Rs. 36.84885 lakhs has been released under Budget Head of Account 2406-01-101-2-83-139 Major Works for this scheme. Out of this budget, 130 ha. Maintenance has been carried out and remuneration to JFPM Facilitators is disbursed. Upto March-2020 Rs.36.84733 lakhs has been spent under this programme. Chapter - 9 : Projects 29
4) Tree Parks (Salumarada Thimmakka Vruksha Udyana) Scheme : In order to create environmental awareness among citizens in Urban areas Tree Parks are being created for publicity and awareness regarding conservation of forests and environment. As per Government Order No.FEE 162 FAP 2015 dtd:24- 09-2015 Tree Parks can be developed in each taluks where the area is of Government and other community areas including forest or non-forest areas which are beneficial to the public. During 2019-20, Rs. 3297.35076 lakhs has been provided and Rs. 3297.35076 lakhs has been released out of which Rs. 3250.54624 lakh was spent up to March- 2020 under Budget Head of Account 2406-01-101-2-83-139 Major Works. In this allocation, 105 Old Tree Parks have been maintained and 11 New Tree Parks are being created. Maintenance of Tree parks, Raising of Plantation and advance works along with raising of seedlings are under implementation.
5) Development and Preservation of Devarakadu (Daivivana) : Devarakadus are meant for religious and biological significant, this project has been initiated to conserve and preserve the decadent deities in each district and save them for the next generation. Devarakadu’s developed close to religious temple and areas convenient to the public to visit. In Devarakadu’s pavitravana, Nakshatravana, Rashivana, Tapovana etc., are developed. Trees on the brink of extinction will also be preserved. This Devarakadu’s is raised and developed nearest to a temple to educate public and children about biodiversity. During 2019-20, Rs. 272.83939 lakhs has been provided and Rs. 272.83939 lakhs was released out of which Rs. 271.48290 Lakhs was spent up to March-2020 under Budget Head of Account 2406-01-101-2-83-139 MW. Works has been carried at 43 existing Devarakadu’s and 14 New Devarakadus’.
6) Maintenance of Medicinal Plant Conservation Areas (MPCAs) and Medicinal Plant Development Areas (MPDAs) Scheme : Under the scheme revitalization of MPCA & MPDA in the forest areas has been takenup. 17 Nos of MPCA & MPDA have been identified, developed and maintained. During 2019-20, Rs. 29.12825 lakhshas been provided and Rs. 29.12825 Lakhs was released out of which Rs. 29.12824 lakhs was spent up to March-2020 for “Rapid Assessement of population of conservation concern species at Medicinal plants conservation area in Karnataka” in relation to the management of 17 Medicinal plant conservation areas and the protection of the endangered Myristica Swamps plant species under Budget Head of Account 2406-01-101-2-83-139 Major Works. 30 ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2019-20
10. WORKING PLANS, SURVEY AND DEMARCATION
The Working Plan wing of Karnataka Forest Department is entrusted with the task of preparing working plans and monitoring implementation of the working plans. It carries out survey and demarcation of forest areas. The process of constitution and declaration of reserved forests (RF) is also initiated by the Working Plan wing. These works are taken up under various plan and non-plan schemes of the Department. A state sector plan scheme, namely, “Working Plan Organization” is exclusively implemented by the Working Plan wing. Working Plan is a document for scientific management of forest. The preparation of a working plan is a technical operation and the document is prepared within a time-frame for a definite period, namely, the working plan period, which is normally ten years. The document is prepared by the working plan officer after considerable survey, inventory and consultations. Every working plan includes area- specific scientific preions for proper management of the forests of a particular forest division. Every working plan is approved by the Central Government in the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC). Survey and Demarcation (S&D) works consist of survey of forest boundaries followed by their demarcation on the ground by means of RF stones, cairns or RCC pillars. Survey and Demarcation (S&D) works of Block and Compartment boundaries are done by fixing galvanized iron (GI) plates usually fixed on trees along the boundaries. Constitution and Declaration of reserved forest (RF): The State Government is empowered to propose any land which is the property of the Government as reserved forest as per Section 4 of the Karnataka Forest Act, 1963. The lands which are notified under Section 4 of the Karnataka Forest Act, 1963 are surveyed as well as mapped by the Working Plan wing and are declared as reserved forest after following due procedure as prescribed in Sections 5 to 18 of the Karnataka Forest Act, 1963. The Working Plan wing is responsible for updating forest records in 28 formats and in 7 categories. It is the custodian of all forest maps of the state. Subjects related to Deemed forest, Forest Settlement, etc. are handled in the Working Plan wing. Chapter - 10 : Working Plans, Survey And Demarcation 31
The activities of the Working Plan wings are as follows:- All 39 Territorial Forest Divisions of the state are expected to carry out works in their areas as per the prescriptions laid down in the Working Plans. So far Working Plan Reports (WPRs) for 39 divisions- namely Bagalakote, Ballari, Balagavi, Bhadravathi, Bengaluru Urban, Bengaluru Rural, Bidar, Chikkaballapura, Chikkamagaluru, Chitradurga, Davanagere, Dharwad, Gadag, Gokak, Haliyal, Hassan, Haveri, Honnavara, Hunsur, Kalburgi, Karwar, Kolar, Koppa, Koppal, Kundapura, Madikeri, Mangaluru, Mandya, Mysuru, Ramanagara, Raichur, Sagara, Sirsi, Shivamogga, Tumkur, Vijayapura, Virajpet, Yadgiri, Yellapura have been approved by MoEF&CC. However, the Working Plan of Koppal division has to be submitted for obtaining sanction of the Govt. of Karnataka.
Survey and Demarcation works:-
• Survey of forest boundaries and their demarcation on the ground by means of RF stones, cairns or RCCpillars
• Survey and demarcation of Forest Block and Compartment Boundaries by fixing Galvanized Iron plates (G.I.Plates). Details of Physical and Financial progress achieved from April2019 to March 2020 are furnished in Annexure.
Constitution and Declaration of Reserved forests:
• The Government is empowered to propose any land which is the property of the State Government as Reserve Forest under Sec-4 of the Karnataka Forest Act- 1963.
• TheabovelandswhicharenotifiedunderSec-4ofKarnatakaForestAct1963are to be declared as Reserve Forest after following due procedure under Sec-17 of Karnataka Forest Act-1963 and Karnataka Forest Rules1969. During 2019-20 Government of Karnataka has issued notifications undersection- 17 of Karnataka Forest Act-1963 for an extent of 9102.11 ha under various notifications in Ballari (9095.53), Dharwad (6.58) divisions 32 ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2019-20 10 348-RCC Pillers 485 RCC Pillers 1096-RCC Pillers Unit Physical Target Achievement - Km 114.30 - 220.85 KM. - 217.00 KM - 308 Sample ------89 Payment Survay & Demarcation Payment Survay & Demarcation Payment Survay & Demarcation Sample Unit Payment Survay & Demarcation - - Datails of Work 7 diture Expen- 6 amount Released 5 Alloted Amount 4 65.10 65.1068.60 65.10 68.60 65.10 68.60128.00 128.00 68.60 128.0020.00 128.00 20.00 20.00120.00 120.00 20.00 120.00 120.00 0.40 0.005.00 0.40 5.00 0.12 5.00 50.00 Annual 2029-20 Report of Working Plan Unit As on 31 3. 2020 Plan Unit Working 3 Plan / Non Name of the scheme 2406-01-005-02-WP- 139-Main Work (scheme Plan) 2406-01-101-2-82- Protectoion & Demarcation-139-- Main Work 2406-01-102-1-KFDF- 03-PLantation 139-- Main Work 2406-01-102-1-KFDF- 03-PLantation 139-- Main Work (Inventory Works) 2406-04-1033-1-04- of Net Present Value Forest Land-059-other Expenses 2406-01-005-0-2-WP (Non plan)-200 Maintenance of Residential Quarterse 2406-01-070-0-01- Roadas, Bridges, 139- Building Management 2 unit Statement showing the details of target and achievements Plan Non-plans Name of the Working Plan Working Plan Unit 1 1 Mysuru Sl. No Chapter - 10 : Working Plans, Survey And Demarcation 33 Forest Surved, 226 RCC Pillers 04- Data Entry Operator & Vehical Drivers Payment Forest Surved, 196 RCC Pillers Surved, with 315 RCC Pillers 23 Km Forest Surved, with RCC Pillers 116 46 Inventory Plots Physical Target Achievement -- - 2.5 K.M - 87.70 K.M - 45 Km Forest 8910 - Survay & Demarcation- - - - Datails of Work 7 diture Expen- 6 amount Released 5 Alloted Amount 4 7.00 7.00414.10 7.00 413.7069.10 414.10 7.00 31.82 458.82 69.10 40.27 72.70 35.36 72.6440.00 35.54 40.00 40.00169.00 40.00 25.00 145.80 25.22 Annual 2029-20 Report of 3 Plan / Non Name of the scheme 2406-01-070-0-05- Maintenance of Residential Quarterse -200-Maintenance 2406-01-055-0-02 Working Plan Organisation-139 Major Works 2406-01-101-2-82- Demarcation and protection of Forest- 139-Major Works 2406-01-102-1-03 Other Plantation- (KFD)-139-Major Works 2 unit Name of the Working Plan Working Plan Unit 1 Sl. No 2 Dharwad 34 ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2019-20 35.00 Km 245 RCC Pillers Forest Survey & Demarcation with 531 RCC Pillers of Residential Quarterse of Residential Quarterse Vahical Sheed & Labrary work and Painting. Physical Target Achievement - Yellapur - Maintenance - Maintenance - ACF, DCF, -- 8910 - - - S & D and fixing of RCC piller works Datails of Work 7 diture Expen- 6 amount Released 5 Alloted Amount 4 30.75 30.00101.00 30.00 61.76 30.00 61.761.60 61.90 1.1010.00 1.60 10.00 10.00 10.00 12.50 10.00 12.50 12.50506.65 12.50 247.5440 443.40 265.43 - - - Annual 2029-20 Report of 3 Plan / Non Name of the scheme 2406-01-102-1-03 Other Plantation- (KFD)- 139-Major Works 2406-04-103-1-04 Net of Present Value Forest Land-059-other Expenses (STATE CAMPA) 2406-01-005-0-02- WPO-200 Maintenance 2406-01-070-0-05- Maintenance of Residential Quarterse -200-Maintenance 2406-01-070-0-01- Roads, Bridges & Buliding Maintatence- 139- Major works 2406-01-101-2-82 Demarcation ptotection of forests- 139 major works (pending Payment for the year 2019-20) 2 unit Name of the Working Plan Working Plan 1 Sl. No 3 Belagavi Chapter - 10 : Working Plans, Survey And Demarcation 35 Physical 910 Target Achievement -- -- 358.7 358.7 15570 15 210 570 210 210 210 30285 30 285 94.75318 94.75 25 318 275 25 275 8 S & D and fixing of RCC piller works Outsource workers payment RF Survey No No Stone Crians No RCC Piller Painting of rcc piller Crians No RCC Piller RF Survey No No Stone Crians No RCC Piller Datails of Work 7 diture Expen- 6 amount Released 5 Alloted Amount 4 5537 - -69.15 - 69.15 - 69.15 - 69.15 - 30.08 30.08 30.08 30.08 68.1 68.1 68.1 68.1 Annual 2029-20 Report of 3 Plan / Non Name of the scheme 2406-01-101-2-82 Demarcation ptotection of forests- 139 major works 2406-01-033-0-01- Working plan Research trining -139 Major works 2406-01-101-2-82- Demarcation and protection of Forest- 139-Major Works 2406-01-101-2-82- Demarcation and protection of Forest- 139-Major Works 2406-01-005-0-02- WPO 139 Major works (Non Olan) 2 unit Name of the Working Plan Working Plan Unit 1 Sl. No 4 Chickmagaluru 36 ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2019-20 Physical 910 Target Achievement 275 275 34558 34 5.52 558 318 5.52 105 318 105 105 105 431.5 4301062 430 710 1062 710 710 710 8 Datails of Work Painting of rcc piller Wages RF Survey No Compartment Km Plate G.I Cairns no RCC Piller Painting of rcc piller RF Survey No Plate G.I Cairns no RCC Piller Painting of rcc piller called Tender for 10 Contract Labour which is in process 7 diture Expen- 6 amount Released 5 Alloted Amount 4 Annual 2029-20 Report of 101 101 101 101 144 144 144 144 4900000.00 - - - 3 Plan / Non Name of the scheme 2406-04-103-1-104 NVP-059- pther expenses (Campa) 2406-01-102-1-KFD- 03- other plantation 2406-01-005-0-02- Working Plan Orgianisation-139 major Works (Non Plan) 2 unit Name of the Working Plan Plan Unit 1 Sl. No 5 Bellary Working Chapter - 10 : Working Plans, Survey And Demarcation 37 81.74 K.M. Survey &573 pillars 38.74 KM Survey & 271 Pillars Engaging Man Power Month 11x12 151.60 K M Survey &1059 Pillars Inveterisation works 123 plots Engaging Man power 1x5 Survey 121.33 K.M & 846 Pillars Physical 910 Target Achievement 90.82 Km/ 636 RCC Pillars 8 Datails of Work Forest Survay & Demarcation. for And Tender RCC Pillers has been called which is in process Survey & Demarcation Survey & Demarcationwork & Engaging Man Power from out source Survey & Demarcationwork & Engaging Man Power from out source Survey & Demarcation 7 diture Expen- 6 5706400 5706400 4980000 4980000 amount Released 5 Alloted Amount 4 Annual 2029-20 Report of 4980000.00 4980000 14600000 14600000 13118500 13118500 10100000 10100000 10100000 10100000 9000000.00 - -6760000.00 6760000 - 3 Plan / Non Name of the scheme 2406-01-101-2-82- Demarcation and protection of Forest- 139-Major Works 2406-01-101-2-82- Demarcation and Protection of Forests- 139 MW 2406-01-005-0-02- WPO-139-MW 2406-01-102-1-03- KFDF-139-MW 2406-04-103-1-04- 059-Campa 2 unit Name of the Working Plan Working Plan Unit 1 Sl. 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11. EVALUATION
Evaluations in Karnataka Forest Department started way back from the year 1993. Since then, every year government order was issued for conducting evaluation. The order specified about the teams formed, schemes and programs which have to be evaluated, evaluation methodology, formats for data collection etc. The GO’s were issued till the year 2004. From 2005-2014, the PCCF/APCCF (EWPRT) issued orders for conducting evaluation every time based on the earlier GOs.
Terms of References for Thematic Evaluation i.e 1. Impact of Rehabilitation and Resettlement of villages from protected areas. 2. Evaluating the performance of Tiger Foundations in KFD. 3. Evaluation of Induction Training Programme for the uniformed caders in KFD. Which were approved in 42 Technical Committee meeting of Karnataka Evaluation Authority were discussed in Departmental Evaluation Committee meeting held on 24/ 01/2020 with scheme implementing officers. As per the discussions, the changes were made in the ToR’s and submitted to KEA on 14/02/2020 for the approval. An OM was issued on 08/05/2019 by Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Head of Forest Force) regarding Internal Evaluation of forestry works carried out in 2018-19. This evaluation is carried out by teams headed by Chief Conservator of Forests. In this evaluation, Plantations, Other works, Nursery works, Forest Conservation Leases, Maafi pass, Seed balls, Fire protection works and Chemical fertilizer were evaluated. Among these evaluations, Plantations, Other works, Nursery works are evaluated using a mobile app was upgraded by Evaluations & ICT wings. A workshop for the usage of this application was organized on 11/06/2019 to 13/06/2019 to the evaluation teams. Another workshop was organized on 25/02/2020 to all Chief Conservator of Forests and their Evaluation teams regarding preparation of the report of this evaluation. A Workshop was conducted to budget case workers of all the divisions regarding uploading of APO’s in web application designed to house the work lists of all the works that has been carried out under various schemes on 05/09/2019 to 06/09/2019. A Third Party Evaluation of Centrally Sponsored Schemes like CAMPA, 13th Finance, NAP-NBM & SCP-TSP schemes are also being conducted through Karnataka Evaluation Authority, using the mobile application developed by evaluation wing. Chapter - 11 : Evaluation 39
Action taken reports of independent Internal evaluation of forestry works 2009-10 to 2014-15 received from the different circles/divisions were consolidated and submitted to Government and KEA on 07/02/2020. A meeting was held on 25/02/2020 with Committee on Research in Forestry and Wildlife and the special invitees had a discussion regarding fixing standards for assessing the success of plantations & other works carried out in the department. 40 ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2019-20
12. FOREST RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
1. Supply of Sandalwood- Sandalwood is a valuable produce of the forest. During recent years, the productionof sandalwood has decreased, and the Govt., has initiated various programmes to plant more sandalwood trees under various afforestation programmes. The Government sandalwood depots at Mysore, Shimoga and Dharwad are supplying Sandal wood subject to availability to public for their bonafide use, KSHSDC for further distribution to the artisans and KSDL. The retail sale rates are fixed by Govt. once in a year based on the average rates obtained in last two auction sale for further distribution to artisans. Before amendment to Karnataka Forest Act 1963 and Rules 1969 in 2002, the sandal grown in private land was disposed through the department only. But now to encourage growing of sandal in private lands, the Karnataka Forest Act and Rules were amended and grower of sandalwood may directly sell at negotiated rates to KSHDCL and KSDL. The details of sandalwood supplied to various consumers at the sanctioned retail rates during the period from April-2019 to March-2020 are given in the table below- (Quantity in Kgs.) (Rs. in lakhs)
Temples/ Name of Auction Religious Individuals KSHDC KSDL KSFIC REVENUE Depot Sale institutions
Shivamoga 6.50 44.25 - 3100 - 373.66
Dharwad 10.100 - - - 3620.42 - 84.51
Mysore 2.00 57.38 - - 53.20 - 468.37
TOTAL 36.60 101.63 - 3100 3763.6 - 896.54 Chapter - 12 : Forest Resource Management 41
2. Allotment of Timber on retail sales- Under Rule 85 of Karnataka Forest Rules 1969 (KFR), forest produce may be allotted on sanctioned retail sale rates from depots for bonafide purpose. The Government also has powers to sanction the timber at 50% of the applicable rates to religious institutions and temples for timber not exceeding Rs. 2.00 lakhs value in each case. However, this concession is not applicable to individuals. Depending on the demand from public, the Teak, Honne and other kinds of woods are being allotted for their bonafide use like construction of house subject to the availability of wood in various depots in the State. The quantity of timber supplied from April-2019 to March-2020 on retail rates to different consumers are as under- (incubic metres) (Rs. in lakhs)
Temples Public Name of the Total Circle Other Total Other revenue Teak Revenue Teak Revenue Revenue kind revenue kind
Bangalore - - - - 1928.85 13.96 - - 13.96
Dahrwada - - - - 126.50 4.51 - - 4.51
Kanara (Sirsi) 4.29 9.25 4.15 2.04 126.14 265.64 66.76 28.07 305.00
Mangalore - - - - 15.32 5.86 - - 5.86
Shivamogga ------0.94 0.25 0.25
Gulbarga ------54.94 16.56 16.56
TOTAL 4.29 9.25 4.15 2.04 2196.81 289.97 122.64 44.88 341.63
The retail sale rates are liable for revision from time to time by the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests( Head of Forest Force) once in two years. The revenue realized out of this sale of timber is Rs.341.63 lakhs. 42 ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2019-20
3. Supply of Firewood:- (incubic metres) (Rs. in lakhs)
Temples and Revenue Circle religious Public Total realised institutions
Kanara 496 4005.95 4501.95 18.13
Mangalore 500 10.24
Shivamogga 2.10 0.04
Gulbarga 259.42 259.42 1.97
Total 996.00 4008.05 4761.37 30.38
4. Supply of Bamboos- Our State has been in the fore front in the production of bamboos and also undervarious developmental schemes bamboo plantations have been taken up.Green bamboos are being supplied to the Medars and Non medarsas per the sanctioned retail sale rates, subject to their availability. In many areas Bamboos have flowered since 2008-09 and dried. Such type of flowered and dried bamboos are allotted to KSFIC for extraction and then supply to M/s. Mysore Paper Mills Ltd. The number of bamboos supplied to the Medars and Non Medarsduring 2019-20 are as under- (Rs. in lakhs)
Sl. No. Name of the Circle Medars (in Nos.) Non Medars (in Nos.) Total revenue
1 Chickmagalore 20685 8.04
2 Kanara (Sirsi) 4605 6476 4.45
3 Mangalore 0 18735 6.42
4 Dharwada - - -
5 Shivamogga - - -
TOTAL 25290 25211 18.91 Chapter - 12 : Forest Resource Management 43
5. Supply of Canes- Forest Department extracts three types of canes viz. 1) Special Size Canes 2) Big Canes and 3) Small Canes. The cane growing areas are confined to Evergreen Forests of Western Ghat Region only. Canes are being supplied to the Artisans/ Institutions as per sanctioned rates subject to their availability. For supersize, big and small canes the present rate is Rs.11.00, Rs.56.00 and Rs.25.00 respectively.
6. CSS Forest Fire Prevention and Management Scheme:- Duringthe year 2019-20under 2406-01-102-2-17 Forest Fire Prevention and Management Scheme an amount of Rs. 425.00 lakhs was allocated, and the APO was approved for Rs.284.90 lakhs on 60:40 cost sharing basis as Central share & state share respectivelyby the Government of India.An amount of Rs.227.91 lakhs has been released out of which Rs.136.75 lakhs being the Central Share and Rs. 91.16 lakhs being the State Share.This amount has been allocated to Dharwad, Kalburgi & Mangalore Circle for Fire Protection Works and Rs. 227.546 lakhs has been spentupto end of 31.03.2020.
7. Forest Protection Natural Re-Generation and Cultural Operations:- During 2019-20 on amount of Rs. 1025.00 lakhs has been allocated and Rs.1024.75 lakhs released under this budget head. Out of this allocation, Rs.150 lakhs has been released to the research wing for collection of seeds and Rs.106.00 lakhs for treatment of logged areas in the dense forest divisions. An amount of Rs. 869 lakhs has been released to all the circles except Dharwad, Kalburgi, & Mangalore Circles for Fire Protection Works and an amount of Rs. 1017.88 lakhs has been spent upto end of 31.03.2020
8. Minor Forest Produce- As per the Government Order No. FEE 10 FDP 2001 dated 20.7.2001, collection of MFP in forests has been leased to the LAMP Societies in 20Divisions at a nominal fee of Rs.100/- per year per Lamp Society. Lamp Societies exist in Mysore, Chamarajanagar, Kodagu, Dakshnakannada, Udupi, Uttarakannada andChikmagalur Districts which are collecting MFP. 44 ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2019-20
In other districts collection of MFP has been done by conducting Tender cum Auction sales. Rs.in lakhs
Name of the Minor Forest Produce Total Revenue Circle
Bengaluru TamarindusIndica, Tupra leaves, Citradora, 30.25 Cashew & Terminaliachebula
Belagavi TamarindusIndica, Gum & Rosha 18.499
Bellary TamarindusIndica, Tupra leaves, Honey & 6.779 Anonasquamosa
Chickmagaluru Honey, Acacia Concine, Cinnamomus Leaves, 17.902 Garciniacambogia, Sapindusemarginatus
Dharwad TamarindusIndica,
Kalburagi Anonasquamosa, Citradora -
Hassan TamarindusIndica,
Kodagu Honey, Acacia Concine, Lichens Lamps societies collect the MFP and utilize the sale amount for the development of the societies.
Kanara (Sirsi) Honey, Cashew, UppageHuli 48.073
Mysuru TamarindusIndica 3065kg, Cashew 1300 kg 1.643
TOTAL 123.1457 Chapter - 13 : Forest Development Fund 45
13. FOREST DEVELOPMENT FUND
With a view to supplement the resources available under the various plans schemes for afforestation programmes of the department, Karnataka Forest Development Fund was created in December 1975. Forest Development Tax (now termed Forest Development Fee) is leviedon the forest produce disposed by the Forest Department, Forest Corporations and any “a body notified by the State Government” explained by Explanation 1 of the Karnataka Forest (Amendment) Act, 2016. The rate of Forest Development Fee is at 12% of the “consideration” defined in the Karnataka Forest (Amendment) Act, 2016. The Forest Development Fee collected is initially credited to the consolidated fund of the State and subsequently transferred to the Karnataka Forest Development Fund(KFDF). The funds credited under Karnataka Forest Development Fund (KFDF) are made available to the department for raising plantations and other allied activities.Progress achieved under the Scheme is shown in Table No.14. 46 ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2019-20
14. WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT
1. ACTIVITIES OF THE WILDLIFE WING: Karnataka Forest Department’s Wildlife wing takes care of protection and management of 5 National Parks and 33 Sanctuaries (including 5 Tiger Reserves), 14 Conservation Reserves and 1 Community Reserve. The wildlife Wing also looks after conservation of all wildlife listed in the schedules of the Wildlife Protection Act 1972 in the State (including wild animals occupying non-forest areas). The Management of National Parks and Sanctuaries is done under the Centrally Sponsored Schemes and State Plan Schemes. The activities taken under the various Schemes are as follows. 1. Habitat improvement of National Parks and Sanctuaries by taking up creation of water holes and fodder development, besides taking up fire protection and vaccination etc., 2. Protection of Forests & Wildlife through Anti Poaching camps and patrolling. 3. Eco-development activities, to reduce cattle / human pressure in the Protected areas by providing alternative resources such as LPG. 4. Reduction of man-animal conflict by taking up barriers such as Elephant Proof Trenches, Rail barricades, Solar powered fences, erecting dry rubble stone walls and creating corridors across areas of Wildlife habitats. 5. Payment of Ex-gratia for death of human, injuries to human, loss of crops, cattle and property due to wild animals. 6. Education, Training and Research activities. 7. Wild animal population estimations like Tigers and Elephant.
2. BUDGET: During the year 2019-20, the Central Government provided financial assistance through Centrally Sponsored Schemes including revalidation of amount unspent during 2018-19. The Government of Karnataka has provided grants as State Share under CSS-Project Tiger, Project Elephant and CSS-Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitat. The budget allocation for financial year 2019-20 is as under: Chapter - 14 : Wildlife Management 47
SI. Amount Name of the Scheme No (Rs. in lakhs)
Centrally Sponsored Schemes
i. CSS- Project Tiger-139-Major Works 5,748.00
CSS- Project Tiger-422-SCP 87.76
CSS- Project Tiger-423-TSP 83.72
ii. CSS-Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitats-139-Major Works 1,329.69
CSS-Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitats-422-SCP 90.00
iii. CSS- Project Elephant 614.18
Total: 7,953.35
Government of Karnataka have provided following allocation under State Sector Schemes.
SI. No State Sector Schemes (Rs. in lakhs)
1 2406-02-110-Wildlife Preservation-0-54-Man-Animal Conflict 300.00 Mitigation Measures-015-Subsidiary Expenses. Chinnara Vana Dharshana 2 2406-02-110-Wildlife Preservation-0-54-Man-Animal Conflict 1.00 Mitigation Measures-034-Contract / Out Source 3 2406-02-110-Wildlife Preservation-0-54-Man-Animal Conflict 72.00 Mitigation Measures-103-Grants-in-Aid-General – Karnataka Eco- tourism Development Board 4 2406-02-110-Wildlife Preservation-0-54-Man-Animal Conflict 25.00 Mitigation Measures-106-Subsidies - 50:50 Subsidy for Solar Power Fencing 5 2406-02-110-Wildlife Preservation-0-54-Man-Animal Conflict 8,492.00 Mitigation Measures-139-Major works Long term measures to address man animal conflict / Eco-tourism Works / Nature Conservation - Wildlife / Newly declared Sanctuaries 6 2406-02-110-Wildlife Preservation-0-55-Rehabilitation & Voluntary 500.00 Acquisition of Land Programme-059-Other Expenses 48 ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2019-20
SI. No State Sector Schemes (Rs. in lakhs)
7 2406-02-110-0-01-Nature Conservation - 139 - Major works 350.00 Eastern Plains Habitat Improvement Programme 200.00 8 2406-02-110-0-46-Protected Area Development Fund-139 - Major works 180.00 9 4406-Capital Outlay on Forestry & Wildlife-01-Forestry-101-Forest 10,000.00 Protection, Regeneration & Cultural Operation-0-01-Railway Barricade to Prevent Man-animal Conflict-132-Capital Expenses 10 2406-01-101-2-85-Protection of Grass Lands-139-Major Works 500.00 Total: 20,620.00
The Central and State Governments have released Financial Assistance for the implementation of the following schemes under Centrally Sponsored Schemes during the year as on 31-03-2020.
Central Share State Share SI. Scheme Amount Amount No (Rs. in lakhs) (Rs. in lakhs) Centrally Sponsored Schemes (Sharing) 1. CSS- Project Tiger-139-Major Works 2,149.45 2,142.04 CSS- Project Tiger-422-SCP 86.76 - CSS- Project Tiger-423-TSP 82.72 - 2. CSS- Project Elephant 366.62 247.56 3. CSS-Integrated Development of 709.89 498.34 Wildlife Habitats-139-Major Works CSS-Integrated Development of Wildlife 89.00 - Habitats-422-SCP TOTAL: 3,484.44 2,887.94
Apart from this, the Government of Karnataka has provided the following allocations under State schemes to meet the expenditures on committed works, for the conservation of Wildlife and its habitat.
State Share Amount SI. No Scheme (Rs. in lakhs) 1. Ex-gratia payment 1,590.82 2. Feed & Fodder 319.00 TOTAL: 1,909.82 Chapter - 14 : Wildlife Management 49
3. WILDLIFE PRESERVATION: In the State, there are 5 National Parks and 33 Sanctuaries, and 14 Conservation Reserves, 1 Community Reserve. The details are shown here under:
SI. National Park / Wildlife Area Circle Division No Sanctuary (Sq.Kms)
1 23 45
1 CCF Bangalore 1. DCF, Bannerghatta 1. Bannerghatta National 260.51 Circle National Park Park
2. DCF, Ramanagara 2. Ramadevara Betta Vulture 3.46 Dvn. Sanctuary
3. DCF, Kolar Dvn. 3. Kamsandra Wildlife 78.62 Sanctuary
2 CCF, Mysore Circle. 4. DCF, WLD, Mysore 4. Adichunchanagiri Peacock 0.84 Wildlife Sanctuary
5. Ranganathittu Bird 0.67 Sanctuary
6. Arabithittu Wildlife 13.50 Sanctuary
7. Melkote Wildlife 49.82 Sanctuary
3 CCF, 5. CF & Director 8. BRT Tiger Reserve 539.52 Chamarajanagar Chamarajanagar Circle, 6. DCF, Cauvery 9. Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary 1027.53 WLD, Kollegal Cauvery Extension Wildlife 53.39 Sanctuary,
7. DCF M.M.Hills 10. Malai Mahadeshwara 906.187 WLD, Kollegal Wildlife Sanctuary
4 CCF, Kodagu Circle 8. DCF, WLD, 11. Pushpagiri Wildlife 102.92 Madikeri Sanctuary 12. Talacauvery Wildlife 105.59 Sanctuary 13. Bramhagiri Wildlife Sanctuary 181.29 50 ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2019-20
SI. National Park / Wildlife Area Circle Division No Sanctuary (Sq.Kms)
12 3 4 5
5 CCF, Mangalore 9. DCF, Kudremukh 14. Kudremukh National Park 600.57 Circle WL Dvn, Karkala 15. Someshwara Wildlife 314.25 Sanctuary
16. Mookambika Wildlife 370.37 Sanctuary
6 CCF Canara Circle 10. CF & Director, 17. Dandeli Tiger Reserve 886.41 Dandeli 18. Anshi Tiger Reserve 417.34
11. DCF, Yellapura (T) 19. Attiveri Bird Sanctuary 2.23
7 CCF, Shimoga Circle 12. DCF, WL Dvn., 20. Shettihalli Wildlife 395.60 Shimoga Sanctuary
21. Sharavathi Valley LTM 930.16 Sanctuary,
22. Gudavi Bird Sanctuary 0.73
8 CCF Chikmgalur 13. CF & Director, 23. Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary 500.16 Circle Bhadra T.R.
9 CCF, Dharwad Circle 14. DCF, Haveri Dn. 24. Ranebennur Blackbuck 119.00 Sanctuary
15. DCF, Gadag Dn. 25. Kappathagudda Wildlife 244.15 Sanctuary
10. CCF, Bellary Circle 16. DCF, Bellary, (T) 26. Daroji Bear Sanctuary 82.72
27. Gudekote Sloth Bear 47.61 Sanctuary
Gudekote Extension Sloth 120.05 Bear Sanctuary
17. DCF, Davanagere (T) 28. Rangayyadurga Four Horned 77.23 Dvn, Davanagere Antelope Wildlife Sanctuary
18. DCF, Chitradurga 29. Jogimatti Wildlife Sanctuary 100.48 Chapter - 14 : Wildlife Management 51
SI. National Park / Wildlife Area Circle Division No Sanctuary (Sq.Kms)
12 3 4 5
11 APCCF Field 19. CF & Director 30. Bandipur Tiger Reserve 872.24 Director Project Bandipur Tiger, Mysore. 31.Nugu Wildlife Sanctuary 30.32 20. CF & Director Hunsur 32. Nagarahole Tiger Reserve 643.39
12 CCF, Belgaum 21. DCF, Belgaum (T) 33. Bhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary 190.42 Circle Dvn, Belgaum
22. DCF, Gokak (T) 34. Ghataprabha Bird 29.78 Dvn, Gokak Sanctuary
23. DCF, Bagalkote (T) 35. Yadahalli Chinkara Wildlife 96.36 Sanctuary
13 CCF, Gulbarga Circle 24. DCF, Gulbarga (T) 36. Chincholi Wildlife Sanctuary 134.88 Dvn. Gulbarga
14 CCF, Hassan Circle 25. DCF, Tumkur (T) 37. Thimlapura Wildlife 50.86 Dvn., Tumkur Sanctuary
38. Bukkapatta Chinkara 136.11 Wildlife Sanctuary
Total Area: 10,717.27
CONSERVATION & COMMUNITY RESERVES:
SI. No Conservation / Community Reserves Area (in Sq.Kms)
1 Bankapura Peacock Conservation Reserve 0.560 2 Mydhanahalli ( Jayamangali) Black Buck Conservation Reserve. 3.230 3 Basur Amruth Mahal Kaval Conservation Reserve 7.360 4 Hornbill Coservation Reserve 52.500 5 Bedthi Coservation Reserve 57.300 6 Shalmala Riparian Eco-system Conservation Reserve 4.890 7 Thungabhdra Otter Conservation Reserve 20.00 8 Puttenahalli Lake Birds Conservation Reserve 0.150 52 ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2019-20
SI. No Conservation / Community Reserves Area (in Sq.Kms)
9 Magadi Kere Conservation Reserve 0.540 10 Melapura Bee Eater Bird Conservation Reserve 0.0318 11 Thimlapura Conservation Reserve 17.38 12 Ankasamudra Birds Conservation Reservation Reserve 0.9876 (Hagari Bommanahalli Tq. Bellary Dist. 13 Ummathur Conservation Reserve (Chamarajnagar Dist.) 6.08 14 Kolara leaf Nosed Bat Conservation Resreve 0.90 15 Kokkare Bellur Community Reserve 3.120 Total: 175.029 G. Total 10,892.299
The following important decisions pertaining to Wildlife Wing has been taken during 12th Meeting of the State Board for Wildlife held under the Chairman- ship of the Hon’ble Chief Minister on 26-09-2019. 1. The Board approved to declare a total of 10088.37 hectares of reserve forest areas in Hirekallugudda-Ramenahalli-Chakankatte-Garudanagiri as “Arasikere Sloth Bear Sanctuary”under section 26 (A) of Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972 2. The Board approved to declare Bonal Lake in Surapura Taluk, Yadagiri District as “Bonal Bird Conservation Reserve” under section 36 (A) of Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972
4. PROJECT TIGER The Project Tiger scheme is being implemented from 1973, the Government of India provides financial assistance of 60% Share and State Government provides 40 % share. The scheme is being implemented in Bandipur Tiger Reserve, Rajiv Gandhi (Nagarahole) Tiger Reserve, Bhadra Tiger Reserve, BRT Tiger Reserve and Anshi-Dandeli Tigers Reserves. The works carried out under this scheme are establishment of Tiger Protection Force, monsoon patrolling squads, construction & maintenance of staff quarters, prevention of poaching by organizing anti-poaching camps, formation & maintenance of roads, maintenance of wireless sets, vehicles, fire protection work, formation of water holes to provide drinking water to the animals, publicity activities, habitat Improvement works and eco-developmental works etc. Chapter - 14 : Wildlife Management 53
State has 5 Tiger Reserves. As per 2017 Tiger estimation, the State is now ranked as number Two Tiger State in the country with an estimated population of 524 Tigers.
5. PROJECT ELEPHANT This scheme envisages protection and development of elephant habitat in National Parks / Sanctuaries. Presently this scheme covering Bangalore Urban, Bangalore Rural, Mandya, Mysore, Hunsur, Chamarajnagr, Kollegal, Madikeri, Virajpet, Hassan, Chikmagalur and Uttarakannada districts of the State. The works envisaged under this scheme are Excavation of new elephant proof trenches, erection of new solar fence & maintenance, Establishment of Rapid Response Teams, anti poaching camps, anti depredation camps and capturing & translocation of problematic elephants. Procuring tranquilization equipments, drugs, training of staff, & veterinary doctors and awareness programmes. State has 25% of the country’s total Elephant population. As per 2017 population estimation, there are 6049 elephants in the State
6. VOLUNTARY RELOCATION & REHABILITATION OF TRIBALS AND VILLAGERS FROM NATIONAL PARKS AND WILDLIFE SANCTUARIES. As per the guidelines of National Tiger Conservation Authority, New Delhi letter F.No. 3-1/2003-PT dated: 21-02-2008 & additional guidelines of National Tiger Conservation Authority, New Delhi letter No.15-4/2010-NTCA(Part-III) dated: 28-11-2011 the voluntary rehabilitation of programes being implemented in Tiger Reserves. The Government of Karnataka has constituted the District Level Implementation Committee for the rehabilitation of tribal/other families in Tiger Reserves areas under the Chairmanship of concerned Deputy Commissioners of the respective districts for monitoring the rehabilitation process.
7. ZOO AUTHORITY OF KARNATAKA: The Zoo Authority of Karnataka is registered under Karnataka Societies Registration Act 1960 and is functioning in the premises of Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens, Mysuru. The following 09 Zoos recognized by the Central Zoo Authority are under the administrative purview of Zoo Authority of Karnataka as per the Govt. orders No. FEE/252/FWL/2000 dated: 20-07-2002 and FEE/61/FPC/2017 Bengaluru dated: 18-09-2017. 54 ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2019-20
1. Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens, Mysuru. 2. Bannerghatta Biological Park, Bengaluru 3. Tiger and Lion Safari, Thyavarekoppa, Shimoga. 4. Sri Atal Bihari Vajapayee Zoological Park, Kamalapura, Hospet, Bellary. 5. Mini Zoo, Kittur Rani Chennamma Nisargadhama, Belgaum. 6. Indira Priyadarshini Pranisangrahalaya, Anagod, Davangere. 7. Children Park-Mini Zoo, Gulbarga 8. Children Park-Mini Zoo, Binkadakatti, Gadag, 9. Adumalleswara Children Park cum Mini Zoo, Chitradurga. Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens, Mysuru., Atal Bihari Vajapayee Zoological Park, Kamalapura, Hospet, Bellary, Tiger Lion Safari, Thyavarekoppa, Shivamogga, are headed by Executive Directors who are deputed officers in the rank of Deputy Conservator of Forests from the Forest Department. Presently, Chief Conservator of Forests has been working as Executive Directors at Bannerghatta Biological Park, Bengaluru. Other Zoos are headed by Executive Director who will be deputed from Forest Dept., of the rank of the Deputy Conservator of Forests of the jurisdictional territorial division of the Forest Dept. will work as ex-officio Executive Directors of these Zoos.
8. Rescue Facilities Animals at Bannerghatta Biological Park, Bengaluru. A Rescue Centre was established at Bannerghatta Biological Park, Bengaluru, for accommodating more than 117 Lions and Tigers rescued from various circuses. As on 31-3-2020, one rescued Lion is been accommodated at Rescue Centre at Bannerghatta Biological Park, Bengaluru. The annual expenditure for the year 2019- 20 was Rs.29.01 Lakhs which is entirely met by grants from Central Zoo Authority, New Delhi. A Bear Rescue Centre by using a part of the existing Bear Safari with the existing rescued animals has been established at Bannerghatta Biological Park, Bengaluru, with the collaboration of Wildlife SOS, New Delhi, for the benefit of the rescued bears from Khalandars, found astray, injured orphaned, trapped & sick etc., and enables to rescue and rehabilitate more such bears. As on 31-3-2020, 76 (29 male & 47 female) Bears rescued, are being accommodated in this rescue centre. The maintenance costs of all these Bears are being directly met by Wildlife SoS, an NGO. Chapter - 14 : Wildlife Management 55
9. PAYMENT OF EX-GRATIA FOR DEATH OF HUMAN, COMPENSATION FOR CROP AND CATTLE DAMAGES BY WILDLIFE: The scale of ex-gratia payments for the damages caused by wild animals are as follows: In case of human death caused by wild animals as per the Govt. order No. FEE 143 FWL 2010 dated: 03-08-2011 the ex-gratia of Rs 5,00,000/- is paid to the legal heir of the deceased person. The Government has enhanced the ex-gratia amount of Rs. 5,00,000/- to 7,50,000/- as per Govt. order No. FEE 66 FWL 2019 dated: 07- 01-2020. For the crop damages the farmers were paid ex-gratia with a minimum Rs 7500/- and a maximum of Rs 50,000/- As per the Govt. order No. FEE109FAP2014 dated 13.09.2014 the maximum amount of ex-gratia payable towards crop damages is enhanced from Rs.50,000/- to Rs. 1,00,000/- The Govt. has enhanced the ex-gratia payment for the cattle kill by wild animals vide Govt. order No. FEE 109 FAP 2014 dated 13.09.2014. In case of death of cow, ox, buffalo and oxen ex-gratia of Rs. 10,000/- is paid to the cattle owners. In case of goat and sheep Rs. 5,000/- is paid to the cattle owners as ex-gratia. As per the existing Govt. order No. FEE 130 FWL 2016 dated 19.09.2016, in case of permanent disability caused by wild animals an ex-gratia of Rs. 5,00,000/- is paid to the disabled person. In case of partial disability an ex-gratia of Rs. 2,50,000/ - is paid to the disabled person. In case of human injury an ex-gratia of Rs. 30,000/- is paid to the injured persons. In case of property losses caused by wild animals an ex-gratia of Rs. 10,000/- is to be paid. A monthly pension of Rs.2,000 for a period of 5 years is given along with the ex- gratia to the family of a person killed by wild animals and permanent disability caused by wild animals as per Govt. Order No. FEE 61 FAP 2019 dated: 07-01-2020. Payment of ex-gratia for death of human, compensation for crop and cattle damaged by wildlife in 2019-20 is given in the Annexure 27. 56 ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2019-20
Statement showing the details of Allotment, Release of funds and Expenditure booked during 2019-20 (up to 31-03-2020) (Rs. in lakhs)
Amount Annual Achievement % of Sl. Released Budget Head Target upto Progress No. upto 2019-20 31-03-2020 w/r release 31-03-2020
A State Plan Schemes
1 2406-02-110-Wildlife Preservation-0-54-Nature Conservation, Wildlife Habitat Management & Man-Animal Conflict Measures
1 -015-Subsidiary Expenses. 300.00 300.00 294.86 98 Chinnara Vana Dharshana 2 -034-Contract / Out Source 1.00 0.98 0.98 98 3 -103-Grants-in-Aid-General - 96.00 72.00 72.00 100 Eco-development Board 4 -106-Subsidies - 50:50 Subsidy 25.00 25.00 24.55 98 for Solar Power Fencing 5 -139-Major works Long term 8,492.00 8,413.67 8,224.76 98 measures to address man animal conflict / Eco-tourism Works / Nature Conservation - Wildlife / Newly declared Sanctuaries 6 2406-02-110-Wildlife 500.00 500.00 500.00 100 Preservation-0-55- Rehabilitation & Voluntary Acquisition of Land Programme-059-Other Expenses 7 2406-02-110-0-01-Nature 550.00 550.00 519.73 94 Conservation - 139 - Major works + Eastern Plains 8 2406-02-110-0-46-Protected 180.00 180.00 173.13 96 Area Development Fund-139 - Major works 9 2406-02-110-0-01- 1,590.82 1,590.82 1,566.63 98 Supplementary Expenditure- 015-Major works (Ex-gratia) Chapter - 14 : Wildlife Management 57
Amount Annual Achievement % of Sl. Released Budget Head Target upto Progress No. upto 2019-20 31-03-2020 w/r release 31-03-2020
10 2406-02-110-0-01- 319.00 319.00 308.34 97 Supplementary Expenditure- 059-Major works (Feed & Fodder)
11 4406-Capital Outlay on 10,000.00 5,000.00 4997.56 100 Forestry & Wildlife-01- Forestry-101-Forest Protection, Regeneration & Cultural Operation-0-01- Railway Barricade to Prevent Man-animal Conflict-132- Capital Expenses
12 2406-01-101-2-85-Protection 500.00 500.00 499.70 100 of Grass Lands-139-Major Works
B Centrally Sponsored Schemes
13 2406-02-110-0-02-CSS for 5748.00 4291.49 4284.38 100 Project Tiger – 139 - Major works
14 2406-02-110-0-02-CSS for 87.76 87.76 86.76 100 Project Tiger – 422 - SCP
15 2406-02-110-0-02-CSS for 83.72 82.72 59.47 72 Project Tiger – 423 - TSP
16 2406-02-110-0-23- Project 773.62 614.18 611.98 100 Elephant - 139 - Major works
17 2406-02-110-0-47-CSS for 1,329.69 1,208.23 913.72 76 Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitats-139-Major works
2406-02-110-0-47-CSS for 90.00 89.00 88.99 100 Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitats – 422 –SCP 58 ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2019-20
15. COMPENSATORY AFFORESTATION FUND MANAGEMENT AND PLANNING AUTHORITY (CAMPA)
Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA) was constituted by the Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change, in 2004 in pursuance of the Hon’ble Supreme Court’s order in I.A.No.566, dt 30.10.2002 in Writ Petition (Civil ) No.202 of 1995. This Authority has been constituted for the purpose of management of money collected from diversion of forest land for non-forestry purpose as per the Forest Conservation Act - 1980. Subsequent to Notification of Compensatory Afforestation Fund Act of 2016 and the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Rules of 2018 framed there in the Government of India has created a National CAMPA at National level and State CAMPA in each State & Union territories by an act of Parliament. Under the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Act the funds accumulated from diverted forest land for non-forestry purposes towards Compensatory Afforestation, Net Present Value and any other money recoverable by the State Government and Union Territory, 90% of the amount will be transferred to State Compensatory Afforestation Fund (SCAF)& 10% will be transferred to National CAMPA. Accordingly, Government of Karnataka has constituted the State Compensatory Afforestation Fund in 2019 and new budget head and sub-heads have been created vide G.O. No.Appajji.156.FAP.2018 dated: 14-03-2019 to utilize the funds available under State Share of CAMPA. State share of Karnataka has already been transferred to State Government by National CAMPA. As provided under CAF-Act, Executive Committee, State Steering Committee have already been constituted in the State. As per the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Act -2016 & Compensatory Afforestation Fund Rules – 2018 the following works are permitted to carry out under State Compensatory Afforestation Fund. 1) Raising of Compensatory afforestation works in forest & non-forest area:Compensatory Afforestation is one of the most important conditions stipulated by the Government of India, while approving diversion of Forest land for non-forestry purpose under Forest (Conservation) Act – 1980. Compensatory Afforestation shall Chapter - 15 : Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA) 59
be done over an equivalent non-forest land or in special cases the compensatory afforestation will be carried out over degraded forest twice in extent to the area being diverted. 2) Project Specific Activities: The Compensatory afforestation works have been taken up in Encroachment evicted area of violation of Forest (Conservation) Act- 1980, Penal Compensatory Afforestation work, Soil & moisture conservation works in the forest, medicinal & dwarf plantation, Protection of plantation and forests, Forest fire prevention and control operations. Assisted natural regeneration. Artificial regeneration etc., 3) Catchment Area Treatment Plan:Under this project, Canal side plantation, Soil & water conservation measures etc., are carried out. 4) Net present value of Forest Land: Under this project, the consolidation of Forest boundaries, protection, Regeneration of Natural Forests, Improvement of Wildlife habitat as provided in the approved wildlife management plan or working plan. Construction, up-gradation and maintenance of forest paths, fire lines, watch towers, check posts and timber depots. Publicity-cum-awareness programmes etc., can be taken up. During 2019-20, under the following Head of Account the Compensatory Afforestation works have been taken up. The physical & financial achievement is as follows: I. Head of Account: Under “ 2406-04-103-1-01-Compensatory Afforestation-059- other expenses” the progress of physical & financial achievement on raising of Compensatory afforestation works in forest & non-forest area & in Project Specific activities etc.
Raising of Compensatory Afforestation:
SI. Achievement Activities No Phy (In ha.) Financial (in lakhs)
1 Raising of plantation 595.36 302.28
2 Advance work 171.69 70.59
3 Maintenance of plantations. 6539.29 373.61 60 ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2019-20
Project Specific activities.
SI. Achievement Activities No Phy (In ha.) Financial (in lakhs)
1 Raising of plantation 19.80 9.66 2 Advance work 16.41 7.24 3 Maintenance of plantations. 3356.79 427.05
II. Head of Account: Under “ 2406-04-103-1-02-Catchment Area Treatment Plan- 059-other expenses” the progress of physical & financial achievement on Canal side plantation, Soil & water conservation measures etc.
SI. Achievement Activities No Phy (In ha.) Financial (in lakhs) 1 Maintenance of plantations. 375.11 60.78
III. Head of Account: Under “ 2406-04-103-1-04-Net present value of Forest Land -059-other expenses” the progress of physical & financial achievement on the consolidation of Forest boundaries, protection, Regeneration of Natural Forests, Improvement of Wildlife habitat etc.
SI. Achievement Activities No Financial Phy (ha./km) (in lakhs)
1 Forest boundary consolidation & protection of forests 1613.92 km. 1871.38 2 Forest conservation and regeneration of forest activities. 20340.25 ha. 5750.31 3 Wildlife protection & management activities 1386.33 4 Other activities. (RMOE, TA etc., ) 155.45 During 2019-20, the Steering Committee of State Compensatory Afforestation Fund has accorded the approval of Annual Plan of Operation for Rs.15075.00 lakhs. However, the National Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority, New Delhi has sanctioned the A.P.O for Rs.14621.70 lakhs. As per CAMPA Account Statement, the saving & interest amount available in the bank during 2019-20 was Rs.2320.86 lakhs. Out of this, as per directions of the Ad-hoc CAMPA, New Delhi an amount of Rs.2258.86 lakhs was released to unit officers. Further, the balance of Rs.9049.00 lakhs was released by the State Compensatory Afforestation Fund for afforestation works & other activities etc., through treasury. Out of Rs.11307.86 lakhs, an amount of Rs.10414.68 lakhs has been spent up to 31-03-2020 for taking up afforestation and other activities as per the approved Annual Plan of Operations. Chapter - 16 : Forest Conservation 61
16. FOREST CONSERVATION
Forest Conservation (FC) wing deals with the subject matter pertaining to the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980. Proposals for the use of forest land for non-forest purposes received from various User Agencies (Central/ State Government Agencies/ Departments, Institutions, Companies and others including private individuals) are scrutinized and processed through the Field Units of the Forest Department and submitted to Government of India through State Government for decision on ing permission under Section 2 of the Forest Conservation Act (FCA), on case to case basis Forest land diverted for non-forestry purpose under Forest Conservation Act, 1980 for the period 01-04-2019 to 31-03-2020 [2019-2020]
Forest area SI. Category of Name of the Project diverted No project (in ha.)
1 Diversion of 1.75Ha of forest land in SyNo.1 of Transmission 1.7500 RampuraKaruvinahatti Village, Karuvinahatti Kaval line Reserved Forest of Kanakapura Range, Ramanagara Division for establishing 765 KV S/c Transmission Line from Dharamapuri (Salem)- Madhugiri (Tumkur) covering the States of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka in favour of the Chief Manager, Power Grid NM Transmission Limited, Singanayakanahalli, Bengalore
2 Renewal of lease for 0.98 ha of forest land in Sy. No 70A Others of Sirsi Village for burial ground and other facilities in favour of Vidya Nagar Rudra Bhumi Development Samithi, Sirsi [since it is a renewal case, area has not been shown in the extent column]
3 Diversion of 2.114 Ha of forest land in Kerwadi and other Others 2.1140 4 village of Haliyal Taluk in Haliyal Forest Division for providing water supply facility (construction of water Treatment Plant and Pipeline) to Alnavar town and 14 en-route villages in favour of the Chief Officer, Town Panchayat, Alnavar. 62 ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2019-20
Forest area SI. Category of Name of the Project diverted No project (in ha.)
4 Renewal of 0.80 in F.Sy.No.323A1 of Kumta Village and Others Taluk, Uttar Kannada District for Idgah and Arabic School in favour of the Secretary, Jamat-Ul-Muslimeeen, Kumta. [since it is a renewal case, area has not been shown in the extent column]
5 Transfer of FC approval from erstwhile lessee M/s.Mysore Mining & allied Minerals Ltd (ML.NO.995) to the Preferred Bidder, viz., M/s. J.S.W Steel Ltd., Ubbalagundi Iron Ore Mine (33.60 Ha). [since it is a transfer case, area has not been shown in the extent column]
6 Diversion of 133.58 ha of forest land (Comprising of Mining & allied 130.53 ha of Iron Ore Mining in erstwhile ML. No. 2365 of M/s Tungabhadra Minerals Private Limited and 3.05 ha for approach road) in Donimalai Block, Sandur Taluk, Ballari District in favour of M/s. J.S.W Steel Ltd., Toranagallu, Ballari District, Karnataka [since it is a renewal case, area has not been shown in the extent column]
7 Diversion of 1.00 ha of forest land in Sy.No.12 of Others 1.0000 Ramteertha Village in Jamakhandi Taluk, Bagalkot District for expansion of existing school premises in favour of the General Secretary, Krishna TeeraRayatSangh, Jamkhandi.
8 Diversion of 1.645 ha. (Revised from 1.7456 Ha) of forest Mining & allied 1.6450 land in S.M block, D.M. block forest Sy. No. 224 Bannihatti Village (Section-4 proposed area) in Bellary District for proposed main pipe conveyor belt corridor from Nandihalli Railway yard to JSW plant in M/s JSM Steel Ltd, Vidhyanagara, Bellary District.
9 Diversion of 32.56 ha (revised from 33.80 ha) of forest Mining & allied land for 'Iron Ore Mining (erstwhile C Category ML No. 2621 of M/s. Rama Rao Poal), allocated through auction Sale M/s. JSW Steel Ltd., Toranagallu in Ramanamalai Chapter - 16 : Forest Conservation 63
Forest area SI. Category of Name of the Project diverted No project (in ha.)
Block Reserved Forest, Sandur North Range, Ramgad Village, Sandur Taluk, Ballari District, Karnataka. [since it is a renewal case, area has not been shown in the extent column]
10 Diversion of 0.1228 hectare of forest land in Sy No. 90 Irrigation 0.1228 of Kuntoji Village of SiddapuraHobli, Gangavathi Taluk and Range, Koppal District for laying of pipeline for implementation of New Lift Irrigation Scheme in favour of the Assistant Executive Engineer, Minor Irrigation Sub- Division, Koppal
11 Diversion of 0.96 hectare of forest land in Sy No. 24 of Road 0.96 Vanaballari village of Koppal Taluk and District for construction of Rural Road from Arasinakeri to Vanaballari in favour of the Executive Engineer, Karnataka Rural Road Development Agency, Project Division, Koppal
12 Diversion of 0.9605 hectare of forest land in Sy No. 38 Other 0.9605 of Lingapura village &Sy No. 155 of Holemudlapura village, Tungabhadra Dam in Koppala Range, Munirabad, Koppala District for construction of Transformer Yard, Pipeline and Transmission line for water supply from Tungabadra Reservoir to Koppala city in favour of the Assistant Executive Engineer, Karnataka Urban Water Supply & Drainage Board (KUWS&DB), Sub Division, Koppal District
13 Diversion of 18.11 hectare of forest land in Sy No. 01 of Railway 18.11 Kadugodi Plantation, Bengaluru East Taluk, Bengaluru for extension of EastWest Metro line from Byappanahally to Whitefield under Phase-II of Bengaluru Metro Rail Project in favour of Managing Director, Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) Bengaluru
14 Diversion of 1.26 hectare of forest land in Sy No. 1 of Transmission 1.26 Chikkamannugudde Reserved Forest, KasabaHobli, line Channapatna Taluk, Ramanagara District & Forest Division for construction of 66 KV SC line for a distance 64 ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2019-20
Forest area SI. Category of Name of the Project diverted No project (in ha.)
of 0.949 km from existing 66 KV Kotipura-Channapatana S/C line to proposed 66/11 KV Vandarguppe Sub-station in Channapatna Taluk in favour of the Executive Engineer (Electrical), Major works Division, Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation limited (KPTCL), Old BM Road, Ramanagara
15 Diversion of 21.79 ha (18.46 ha for mining and 3.33 ha Mining & allied 4.14 for approach road) of fprest land for renewal of Mining Lease No. 2160 in R.M Block, Sandur Range, Bellary Division in favour of M/s VeerabhadrappaSangappa and Company, Sandur, Bellary District [since it is a renewal case, area has not been shown in the extent column; however, fresh / additional area approved is shown in the extent column] Total area approved now 21.79 ha – area approved earlier 17.65 = fresh / additional area now approved 4.14 ha
16 Diversion of 4.25 ha of forest land in Jambunathahalli Mining & allied 4.25 village, Hospet Taluk, Bellary District for renewal of Ml No. 1893 for iron ore mining in favour of Sri Allum Basavaraj
Total 36.3123 Chapter - 16 : Forest Conservation 65
Abstract showing the details of approved projects under FCA, 1980
From 01-04-2019 to Upto 31-03-2019 Total 31-12-2019 Sl. Category No. of No. of No. of No. Extent (In Extent (In Extent (In projects projects projects hectare) hectare) hectare) sanctioned sanctioned sanctioned
1 Irrigation 63 2079.97 1 0.12 64 2080.09
2 Hydel & Wind Power 73 7443.28 0 0 73 7443.28
3 Mining & Quarrying 139 9320.03 6 10.04 145 9330.07
4 Road 60 320.90 1 0.96 61 321.86
5 Railway 10 398.77 1 18.11 11 416.88
6 Transmission Line 112 1366.74 2 3.01 114 1369.75
7 Others 256 8637.26 3 4.07 261 8641.34
Total 713 29566.94 16 36.31 729 29603.25 66 ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2019-20
17. LAND RECORDS
Land Records wing of Karnataka Forest Department is responsible for monitoring the progress of eviction of forest encroachment cases, progress of mutation of forest land in revenue records, maintenance of forest leases, monitoring implementation of the Scheduled Tribes and other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, Rule 2006(2 of 2007) & Rules 2008, and other land-related works of the Forest Department. Land Records Section is discharging the following duties: 1. Eviction of the un-authorized encroachments in the forest lands as per section 64(A) and Rule164(A)of the Karnataka Forest Act,1963. 2. Cancellation of the un-authorized sanction of land by the Government/Revenue Department in the notified forestland. 3. Fixing, claiming or recovery of least rent of forest leases of K.F.D.C., K.C.D.C., K.S.F.I.C.,M.P.M.,other Companies/Corporation and to any individuals including Eksalileases. 4. Land issues per taining to Kumki, Bane, Kane, Betta, Hadi, Kan, Soppinabetta, Jama Malai and Motasthal categories of land. 5. Consolidation of Mutation of the forest lands in the revenue records. 6. Lakes in the Bengaluru city that are under the control of Karnataka Forest Department. 7. Implementation of the Scheduled Tribes and other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, Rule 2006 (2 of 2007) and Rules2008 8. Applications received from the CentralEmpowered Committee pertaining to land issues. 9. Attending toParliamentand Assemblyquestions as well as assurances,audit paras and court cases pertaining to the aboveissues.
During 2019-20 the following budget heads werehandled:- a) “2406-01-101-2-82-Demarcation & Protection of Forests–139-Major works” During 2019-20 financial year, Rs.1,000 Lakhs were allotted for eviction of encroachment of forest land and under Fence protection programme Rs 1,350 Chapter - 17 : Land Records 67
Lakhs were allotted, in total Rs 2,350 lakhs were allotted. From Rs 2,350 lakhs allotment, Rs 1,746.12 lakhs were distributed for pending payment for fencing of Government hilly land for 2018-19 financial year. Remaining Rs 603.89 lakhs were distributed for new works of 2019-20 financial year namely compound wall construction 1.168 Km, chain-link-mesh 15.19 Km, cattle-proof-trench (CPT) 259.92 Km and barbed-wire-fencing 7.5 Km. In total of 4 installments, Rs 2,350 lakhs were released. As on 31.01.2020, Rs 1,604.88 lakhs financial progress has been achieved. Further, these are necessary works to be carried out, and hence for compound wall construction 1.66 Km, chain-link-mesh 10.4332 Km, cattle-proof- trench (CPT) 21 Km, additional Rs 401.69 lakhs were distributed. b) “2406-01-102-1-KFDF-03-Flexi Fund-139-Major works” During 2019-20 financial year, under this budget head, for demarcation of forest boundary and consolidation of forest land, according to field conditions, cases where (a) frequent encroachments are possibly happen, in such cases cattle-proof-trench (CPT) are to be constructed around the boundary of forests neighboring private land, (b) in highly problematic areas, chain-link-mesh are to be erected, (c) only in sensitive areas and very unavoidable areas, compound wall constructions shall be constructed. For these works, in financial year 2019-20, total of Rs 700 lakhs were earmarked for chain-link-mesh 8.22 Km and cattle-proof-trench (CPT) 303.82 Km and distributed to divisions and also released the same fund. As on 31.01.2020, Rs 496.49 lakhs financial progress has been achieved. 68 ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2019-20
18. FOREST RESEARCH AND UTILISATION
There are four(4)Research Circles in the state headed by one(1)Chief Conservator of Forests in Bengaluru and others Conservator of Forests office situated at Dharwad, Madikeri and Ballari.Other than the above,there is one Deputy Conservator of Forests, Social Forestry (Research), Bengaluru and One Assistant Conservator of Forests, Forest Utilisation, Bengaluru. All the above units of Research & Utilisation Wings are headed by Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Research&Utilisation), Bengaluru head quartered at Bengaluru. The Research Wing has taken up various research activities covering the entire State, such as raising of quality seedling from known sources, raising of Seedling Seed Orchards, Clonal Seed Orchards, Germ-Plasm Banks, Clonal Multiplication Areas, Vegetative Multiplication Gardens, Species / Progeny Trials, Identification of Seed Production Area and Collection and Supply of Certified Seeds to various Forest Divisions are the main activities of Research Wing. These works are taken up under various Plan, Non-Plan schemes and JICA assisted KSFMBCProjects. Tree Improvement Activities: 1. Identification and maintenance of Plustrees. 2. IdentificationandmaintenanceofSeedProductionarea(Teak&Non-Teak) 3. Raising of Clonal Seed Orchard/Seedlings Seeds Orchard/SpeciesTrial/Germ- Plasm Bank/CMA/VMG and collection of quality seeds from the known sources. 4. Raising of grafted seedlings like, Honge, Nelli, Tamarind, Jack, Simarubaetc., 5. Taking up Research Studyworks. Other Activities: Species introduction trials, exotic species trials, establishment of medicinal plots/ gardens, nursery research, bio-fertilizers, bio-diversity studies, impact studies, supply of certified seeds, vermi-composting, collaborative research, etc. Extension Activities: 1. “Silvas News Letter” and “My Forest Journal” are being published as an extension programme. 2. The works of the Research wing are taken up under various plan and non-plan schemes of the Department including KFDF. A state sector plan scheme, namely, “Research-Major works” is exclusively implemented by the Research wing. For wide Publicity of the forests work carried out by scientists as well as research Forest officers. Chapter - 18 : Forest Research And Utilisation 69 8 513301 Achievement Physical 12.5 12.5 7 4500 4500 39.0065.00 39.00 65.00 82300 82300 Target Expenditure 610.000 608.128 1444 1444 Achievement Financial (Rs in Lakhs) Target Nos) 610.000 (in mtrs) seeds (in tones) 123.334 123.334 Planting (in Ha) Nos) 703152 703152 (in Ha) 10.5 10.5 Nos) Nos) 513301 3456 Particulars of Works Spill Over Planting / Mansoon Plots Maintenance of LTI Erection of Barbed wire Fencing Installation of Chainlink Mesh (in mtrs)Excavation of Cattle Proof Trench (in Kms)Assistant (in Nos) Engaging Daily WagesLiterate Raising of Seedlings (in 14.45 4011 144 14.45 4011 144 Raising of Seedlings (in Advance works (in Ha) Collection and Supply of Quality Maintenance of Seed Beds (in Nos)Maintenance of Seedlings (in Maintenance of Research Plantations (in Ha)Identification & Maintenance of Plus Trees (in Maintenance of Biodiversity plots (in nos)Maintenance of Ecological plots (in nos)Maintenance of Seed Production area (in Ha) 1501.16 900 1501.16 900 14 4 14 4 Works taken & Expenditure done during 2019-20 up to End of March - 2020. 2 Budget Head FRS 139 MW AFNFA 139 MW AFNFA (FRS P) 1 Sl. No 1 2406-01-004-0-01 2 2406-01-101-2-83 70 ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2019-20 8 20.00 Achievement Physical 7 2000 2000 2000 2000 24.90 24.90 15715 115715 40100 40100 286.20 286.20 309.50 309.50 147705407000 147705 272490 407000 272490 Target Expenditure 145.802 144.801 Achievement Financial (Rs in Lakhs) Target 300.000 300.000 297.820 119.00 119.00 145.802 (in Ha) 33.00 33.00 (in Nos) seeds (in tones) 25.283 25.283 (in Nos) 195137 195137 (in Nos) (in Nos) 350051 350051 (in Nos) 3456 Plantations (in Ha) Plantations (in Ha) Ha) 20.00 Collection and Supply of Quality Advance Works (in Plantations (in Ha) Year Maintenance of III Maintenance of Older Plantations (in Ha)Area Maintenance of Seed Production Seed Beds (in Nos) Teak Creation of Raising of 5x8 Seedlings (in Nos) Raising of 6x9 Seedlings (in Nos) Raising of 8x12 Seedlings Raising of 8x12 Sandal Seedlings (in Nos) 159.00 159.00 1 Maintenance of Teak Seed Beds Teak Maintenance of Maintenance of 5x8 Seedlings Maintenance of 6x9 Seedlings Maintenance of 8x12 Seedlings Collection and Supply of Quality seeds (in tones)Advance Works (in Ha) Raising of Research Plantations (in Ha) Year Maintenance of I 7.621 7.621 295.56 295.56 Maintenance of II Year Year Maintenance of II 2 Budget Head Particulars of Works KFDF 139 MW AFNFA 139 MW AFNFA (RSPD) 1 Sl. No 4 2406-01-102-1-03 3 2406-01-101-2-83 Chapter - 18 : Forest Research And Utilisation 71 8 Achievement Physical 1.421.10 1.42 1.10 7 17.12 117.12 70.00 70.00 19.00 19.00 5000075000 50000 75000 75000 75000 Target Expenditure 55.023 55.023 345.000 344.997 Achievement Financial (Rs in Lakhs) 3.980 1.990 1.990 4 4 73.756 Target 370.256 (in Nos) 7940 7940 (in Ha) (in Ha) 1 seeds (in tones) 67.948 67.948 (in Nos) 205000 205000 (in Nos) (in Nos) (in Nos) 1608 1608 Plantations (in Ha) Seedlings (in Nos) 56000 56000 Seedlings (in Nos) 45000 45000 3456 Plantations (in Ha) Plantations (in Ha) Maintenance of Seed Beds Maintenance of Non Grafted Seedlings Maintenance of III Year Plantations Year Maintenance of III Maintenance of Grafted Collection and Supply of Quality Establishment of VAM (in Nos)Establishment of VAM Maintenance of 5x8 Seedlings Maintenance of 6x9 Seedlings Maintenance of 8x12 Seedlings Maintenance of 8x12 Sandal Seedlings (in Nos) Maintenance of Grafted Raising of Plantations (in Ha) Plantations Year Maintenance of I Year Maintenance of III Year Maintenance of VII 1 1 75.00 75.00 Maintenance of II Year Year Maintenance of II ofuse Scientific & technical for Training Fly ash in raising of Seedlings 2 Budget Head Particulars of Works AFNFA 139 MW AFNFA (DDF) 1 Sl. No 7 2406-01-101-2-83 6 CAMPA STATE 72 ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2019-20 8 Achievement Physical 7 Target Expenditure 30.000 30.000 11 11 20.000 20.000 231.080 31.080 2 1 1
Achievement Financial (Rs in Lakhs) 40.000 Target Nos) 35.000 3456 Maintenance of CF office Buildings (in Nos)Maintenance of RFO office Buildings (in Nos) Maintenance of Seed Processing unit &Lab buildings Maintenance of CF Quarters (in Nos)Maintenance of RFO Quarters (in 3 4 3 1 4 1 Maintenance of Staff Quarters (in Nos)Construction of RFO Quarters (in Nos)Construction of DRFO Quarters (in Nos)Construction of Pillers & Installation Gate(in Nos) Arch (in Nos)Construction of 44.650Construction of Watchmen Shed (in Nos) Installation of Chain link mesh (in mtrs) 21 1 2 21 1 2 1 22.4 1 1 22.4 1 2 Budget Head Particulars of Works RBBM 139 MW MRQ 200 ME 147 Land & Buildings 1 8 2406-01-070-0-01 Sl. No 9 2406-01-070-0-05 10 4406-01-070-0-02 Chapter - 19 : Forest Protection & Vigilance 73
19. FOREST PROTECTION & VIGILANCE
The Vigilance Wing is headed by Addl. Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Vigilance) at the headquarters. There are Eleven Deputy Conservator of Forests of Forest Mobile Squads across the State. Along with Territorial and Wildlife Staff, the Forest Mobile Squads help in detection and prevention of timber smuggling and poaching. The staff of Forest Mobile squads undertake patrolling in their respective jurisdiction during daytime and also during night. There are 04 Forest Check Posts under the control of Forest Mobile Squad, Bangalore to prevent the illegal transport of forest produce. Department has supplied 453 static, 327 mobile and 2544 walkie talkie sets to the field staff for effective communication in hostile terrain. As a preventive measure and as a safeguard against wild animals the staff is provided with arms and ammunition. The weapons that have been supplied are 52 Revolvers, 27 Pistols, 487 Slide Action Guns, 362 Rifles, 1005 Double Barrel Guns and 42 other weapons. The Forest Mobile Squads have 284 pending Forest Offence Cases during 2019-20 as on 31.03.2020. From 01.04.2019 to 31.03.2020, 578 Forest Offence cases were detected. Out of which 550 offence cases were disposed of and Rs.95.27 lakhs revenue was realized by the Forest Mobile Squads.
Objectives of Vigilance wing:- 1. To eradicate corruption in the Forest Department. 2. To investigate the Forest Offence Cases independently. 3. To assist the Territorial, Wildlife and Social Forestry staffs to stop/prevent the Forest Offences. 4. Maintenance of the wireless network in the Karnataka Forest Department. 5. Maintenance of the Arms and Ammunition in the Karnataka Forest Department. 6. To Conduct enquiry if arise on any of the Officers and Staffs of the department.
Works by the Vigilance Wing:- 1. Vigilance Wing has 11 Forest Mobile Squads in Bangalore, Ballari, Belagavi, Kalaburgi, Hassan, Madikeri Mysore, Shivamogga, Mangalore, Chickmangalore and Sirsi. Each Forest Mobile Squad is headed by One Deputy Conservator of Forest. 74 ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2019-20
There are also Assistant Conservator of Forests and Range Forest Officers to assist the Deputy Conservator of Forest. 2. Addl. Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Vigilance) at the headquarters is assisted by One Range Forest Officer. 3. Dog Squad has been established to detect Forest and Wildlife cases. Currently 01 dog has been trained. To receive and register the complaints from the common man throughout the state an IVRS helpline no:1926 has been established on 07.03.2018 in Aranya Bhavan, Bangalore. The vigilance wing has taken up the investigation of the various complaints received by the department through helpline.
Details of the highband and lowband wireless networks/devices working in different circle and divisions are as follows:
SI. Name of No. of No. of No. of No the Circle Static Sets Mobiles Walki Talkie sets
1 Bengaluru 14 12 148 2 Belagavi 22 07 63 3 Ballari 05 - 18 4 Canara 85 57 376 5 Chamarajanagar 48 38 311 6 Chickmagaluru 62 30 277 7 Dharwad 15 07 62 8 FDPT Mysuru 70 55 482 9 Hassan 25 11 113 10 Kodagu 13 11 70 11 Mangaluru 28 21 194 12 Mysuru 12 13 84 13 Shivamogga 47 59 315 Fms Units 07 06 31 Total 453 327 2544 Chapter - 19 : Forest Protection & Vigilance 75
Arms The Arms are distributed to the officers and officials to prevent offence cases. The detail of Arms and Ammunitions is furnished here under as follows.
SI. No Particulars Nos.
1. Slide Action Guns 487 2 DBBL Guns 1005 3 SBBL Guns 18 4 0.315 Rifles 240 5 0.32 Revolvers 42 6 0.32 Pistol 23 7 0.38 Revolvers 10 8 0.410 Musket Guns 4 9 0.303 Rifles 122
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lakhs)
Total
Revenue realised (in realised Revenue 3.79 5.04 5.17 1.21 3.21 2.05
11.94 22.84 18.80 10.36 10.86 95.27
Total 5 4 3
86 21 16 14 27 55 60 21
Others
Wildli
the end of 31.03.2020 of end the
No. of FOC's pending at pending FOC's of No.
Rose wood Rose
Red Sandalwood Red Sandalwood
10 0 119 00 0 2 3 30 2 110 00 1 1 2 30 0 3 8 03 11 10132 00 0 055 00 4 413 00 0 0 3
50 3 6 23 4 22 1 5 17 15 Total
63 62 34 48 22 37 70 34 61 17
102
Others
31.3.2020
Wildli during 01-04-2020 to 01-04-2020 during
No. of cases disposed cases of No. Rose wood Rose
Red Sandalwood Red
Sandalwood
0001 62 0000 62 0000 34 1000 47 0010101 0000 22 0081 28 0000 70 0000 34 0020 59 0000 17 Total
83 39 64 36 64 94 82 20
149 106 125
Others
offence cases offence Wildli
Total Number of forest of Number Total
Rose wood Rose
Red Sandalwood Red
Sandalwood 100181 000237 402157 0021103 300330 1021339 0000125 006472 000020
50 3 6 24 66 22 1 5 17 49 Total
66 58 36 48 96 26 29 41 61 16
101
Others
1.4.2019-31.3.2020
Wildli
detected during detected
No. of Forest Offences Forest of No. Rose wood Rose
Red Sandalwood Red Sandalwood 10 1 4 60 00 0 0 58 00 0 2 34 10 1 1 45 00 0 1 95 00 0 2 24 00 2 0 27 0 0 0 0 101 10 0 4 36 00 0 3 58 00 0 0 16
3 4
Total 83 25 16 10 10 35 24 53 21
Others
31.3.2019 Wildli
Opening Balance as on as Balance Opening
Rose wood Rose
Red Sandalwood Red Sandalwood Total 78 4 38 39 125 284 3 0 417 554 578 81 4 42 56 679 862 1 011 2 536 550 80 4 31 54 143 312 UNIT STATEMENT OF FOREST OFFENCE CASE PROGRESS IN VIGILENCE WING FOR THE YEAR 2019-20 OF FOREST OFFENCE CASE PROGRESS IN VIGILENCE WING FOR THE STATEMENT Sl. No 1 Bengaluru 49 3 5 20 6 2 Belagavi 1 0 0 1 23 3 Ballari4 Chikkamagaluru 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 12 0 3 5 Hassan6 Kalaburgi 0 0 3 0 2 0 0 1 8 6 7 Madikeri 1 0 19 3 12 8 Mangaluru 0 0 0 0 24 9 Mysuru10 Shivamogga 21 0 1 0 5 6 13 1 13 14 11 Sirsi 0 0 0 0 4 Chapter - 20 : Forest Training 77
20. FOREST TRAINING
Forest Department has a well organized system of training in place to copeup with the nature of job. Depending upon the cadre and varied nature of job requirement training is designed for IFS and SFS Officers to undergo 2 years training at Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy and Central Forest Academy (GOI) at Dehradun. Range Forest Officers undergo training at various State Forest Rangers Colleges situated in differentstates-Haldwani (Uttarakhand), Balaghat(Madhyapradesh), Rajpipla(Gujarat), Coimbatore(Tamilnadu) and Burnihat(Assam). During2016,ourown Forest Training Institute at Dharwad was upgraded as Karnataka State Forest Academy, mandated with training Range Forest Officer Trainees. In addition to Karnataka State Forest Academy, the department has following 6other trainingcenters: 1. ForestTechnologyandAdministrativeTrainingInstitute,Kadugodi,Bengaluru 2. Forest Training Centre,Thattihalla. 3. Forest Training Centre,Ilawala 4. Forest Training Centre,Kushalanagar. 5. Forest Training School,Bidar. 6. Forest Training School,Chakra. All these Centers except the one at Chakra are engaged in Induction trainings for Deputy Range Forest Officers, Forest Guards, Forest Watchers, Kawadies and Ministerial staff.In addition Refresher courses in selected fields are also beingorganised. Induction Trainings are imparted as below for various cadres: 1. Range Forest Officers 18months 2. Deputy Range Forest Officers 15months 3. Forest Guards 9months 4. Forest Watchers 6months 5. Kawadies 75days 6. Ministerial staff 3months 78 ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2019-20
During 2019-20 following trainings have been organized invarious training institutes of Karnataka Forest Department. Information on Training to Forest Officials and Others during 2019-20.
SI. Training Centre Training Training Period Trainees Number No
12 34 5 6
1 DCF, KSFA, IV Batch Induction 18 months from RFO’s 43 Dharwad Training 4-2-2019
9th batch Induction 15 months from DRFo’s 111 training 10-6-2019
7th batch Induction 9 months from Forest Guards 31 training 26-6-2019
V batch Induction 18 months from RFO’s 45 Training 5-6-2019
Forest Survey 15 months from DRFO’s 14 26.6.2019
2 DCF, FTC - Induction training Forester 60 Kadugodi 5 days
3 ACF, FTC Induction training 2 months Forester 133 Tattihala Induction training 9 months Forest Guards 107
4 FGTC, Induction training 12 months Foresters 176 Kushalanagar
5 ACF, FGTC Induction training 4 months Forest watchers 43 Bidar
6 ACF, FGTC Basic Induction 12 months Foresters 198 Ilawala training
7 ACF, FGTC Basic Induction 9 months Forest Guards 62 Chakra training
GRAND TOTAL 1023 Chapter - 21 : Information And Communication Technology (ICT) 79
21. INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT)
Vision: The Information Communication Technology Wing of the Department is involved in development, deployment and maintenance of various e-Governance solutions and applications aimed at bringing about process automation through process re- engineering in the various functioning, services and administration of the Department. The ICT wing is mandated with ushering efficiency, transparency and accountability in the department through its initiatives in MIS and GIS domain.
Key activities carried out by the wing during 2019-20 are as below. 1. Development and deployment of new applications/ Enhancements of the existing applications developed for various wings: a. Integrated Transit Permit System for issuance of Integrated Transit Permit of Forest and DMG through a single window system. b. Deployment of Content Management System based Web portal “aranya” c. Deployment of e-Parihara: exgratia processing system for processing of ex- gratia claims for man-animal conflicts. d. Web application for Processing of felling permissions from Private lands. e. Deployment of Android and Web based e-evaluation system for internal and external evaluation of forestry and other works carried out by the Department. f. Development and deployment of Expenditure Monitoring System for department. g. Revamping of e-Nursery module to incorporate a complete workflow from target setting for nursery raising to seedling disposal. h. Development of Geospatial Portal of Karnataka Forest Department, including asset mapping, forest fire alert mechanism and forest land cover change alert system. 2. Support and Maintenance of Software developed by Department/ GoI/GoK. a. Forest Produce Tracking System for mineral movement administration from forest lands. 80 ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2019-20
b. e-Timber for timber sales from Government Timber depots. c. e-Greenwatch for monitoring of Assets created under CAMPA d. Web application for processing of RTI Information. e. Web application for Stipulation Monitoring System for Forest Clearance (FC) Cases f. Web application for processing of Offline FC Proposals 3. Generation of Cadastral level Geospatial database of Forest Lands of Karnataka. a. Project is being implemented in collaboration with RRSC (South), KSRSAC and SSLR department, to generate cadastral level database of Forest lands. b. Web based Geo Spatial Forest Information System (GSFIS) developed for recording the notifications, maps and other records. c. Intermediate product “Aranya soochi” developed and deployed. 4. GIS -based technical services to various wings and field units: a. Technical inputs provided to Forest Conservation Wing and Wildlife wing for Forest Clearance /Wildlife Clearance Proposals on day to day basis. b. Technical inputs for field units for felling proposals and other activities. c. Mapping of administrative boundaries (circle to Beat) 5. Providing Networking and internet connectivity to offices of Aranya Bhavan, Annexe buildings and field units: a. Provisioning and maintaining broad band connectivity and networking at Aranya Bhavan and annex buildings. b. Coordination with CeG and KSWAN team for provisioning KSWAN connectivity to various field offices. c. Co-ordination with Software Technologies Parks of India for revamping of network architecture of Aranya Bhavan, Bengaluru. 6. Implementation of e-Office System in Aranya Bhavan: a. Rolling out e-Office in various offices of Aranya Bhavan. b. Regular Hand holding and Support to offices including EMD management. c. Rolling out e-Office to Circle and Division levels. Chapter - 21 : Information And Communication Technology (ICT) 81
7. Other technical services and support: a. Coordination for CDR requests and analysis. b. Support for SPARROW 8. Procurement of IT infrastructure to the Department: a. Work order issued for supply and installation of 247 All-in-one-desktop Computers after tender process and requisite approvals. b. 625 LaserJet functions devices (Print, Copy & Scan) procured & installed in Karnataka Forest Department offices across the state after tender process and requisite approvals. c. Procurement & Installation of audio conferencing solutions at conference / committee rooms of Aranya Bhavan. 9. Capacity Building a. Trainings to master trainers from each division, on ICT and e-Governance initiatives. b. Training at field units on e-office and other ICT initiatives. c. Trainings to Probationer and OJT RFOS/ACFs/IFS. 82 ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2019-20
22. SAKALA
The Karnataka Sakala Services Act, 2011 and (Amendment) Act, 2014 has been efficitvely implemented in Karnataka Forest Department. Following 10 services are provided under Sakala. 1. Distribution of seedlings to the public - issue of orders 2. Payment of Ex-gratia for crop damages by wild animals 3. Payment of Ex-gratia for cattle killed by wild animals 4. Payment of Ex-gratia for human death or permanent disability caused by wild animals 5. Permission for cutting trees 6. Transit permit 7. License for storage of sandalwood 8. Permission for cutting of Rosewood 9. Permission for cutting of sandalwood tree grown in private lands 10. Renewal of saw mill license. Details of applications received, disposed and pending under Sakala services are as follows.
No. of No. of No. of Sakala Sakala Sakala Pendency Sl. Name of the receipts disposals applications Total as on No. District from from 01-04- as on 31-03-2020 01-04-2019 to 2019 to 31- 31-03-2019 31-03-2020 03-2020
1 Bagalkot 0 60 60 60 0 2 Ballari 4 74 78 74 4 3 Belagavi 0 205 205 153 52 4 Bengaluru 0 0 0 0 0 5 Bengaluru Rural 0 1 1 1 0 6 Bidar 1 0 1 0 1 7 Chamarajanagar 1 736 737 658 79 Chapter - 22 : Sakala 83
No. of No. of No. of Sakala Sakala Sakala Pendency Sl. Name of the receipts disposals applications Total as on No. District from from 01-04- as on 31-03-2020 01-04-2019 to 2019 to 31- 31-03-2019 31-03-2020 03-2020
8 Chikkaballapura 0 0 0 0 0 9 Chikkamagaluru 62 1037 1099 942 157 10 Chitradurga 0 0 0 0 0 11 Dakshina Kannada 18 433 451 431 20 12 Davanagere 4 699 703 696 7 13 Dharwad 0 283 283 9 274 14 Gadag 0 0 0 0 0 15 Hassan 0 1079 1079 1078 1 16 Haveri 45 187 232 180 52 17 Kalaburagi 0 0 0 0 0 18 Kodagu 0 77 77 77 0 19 Kolar 0 0 0 0 0 20 Koppal 0 4 4 4 0 21 Mandya 0 19 19 16 3 22 Mysuru 0 158 158 158 0 23 Raichur 0 0 0 0 0 24 Ramanagara 9 6 15 6 9 25 Shivamogga 22 4924 4946 4886 60 26 Tumakuru 0 0 0 0 0 27 Udupi 0 435 435 427 8 28 Uttara Kannada 0 1101 1101 1089 12 29 Vijayapura 0 444 444 423 21 30 Yadgir 0 263 263 222 41 State Total 166 21293 12391 11590 801 Source: FRM Section. 84 ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2019-20
23. CENTRAL FOREST LIBRARY
Introduction The Central Forest Library was established on 24.4.1984. It is located in the ground floor of Aranya Bhavan, 18th cross, Malleswaram, Bengaluru. It has collection of Forestry wildlife and allied subjects, it is one of the best Library in the State for Books and other reading materials in the Fields of Forest and Research. The library houses a collection of books, rare books, Reports, Technical reports, Working Plans, Lecture notes, Journals and bound volumes of Periodicals, Videotapes, CD ROMs etc.
Different Sections of Central Forest Library Reference, Rare Books, Journals & Magazines, Working plan, Reports, Forestry Books in Kannada Language, General Book’s collection. Law Books, Management Books, Computer Books, fiction and nonfiction of Kannada language, Children section.
Library Users The Central Forest library caters to the needs of its Officers and Officials of Karnataka Forest Department, Schools and Colleges Students and Faculty, Scholars and Environmentalists, Civil Service Examinations Seekers and general Public and including National and International users too. fujii.keiko, College of Bio resource Sciences, Nihon University (JAPAN) during 2019-20. Library Statistics Total Number of Collection - 18,525. 1. Central Forest Library, Aranya Bhavana, Bengaluru. Houses. - 17193. 2. Karnataka Forest Academy, Gungaraghatti, Dharawada. Houses. - 614. 3. Forest Training Institute, Kadugodi, Bengaluru. Houses. - 478. 4. Forest Guard Training Institute, Yelawala Mysure. Houses. - 240. 5. Children’s Library at Hennuru Biodiversity Park, Bengaluru. 6. Daily News paper 14. 7. Number of Journals 18 Magazines & News Letter- 8. 8. E- Collections CDs-84, DVDs-25. 9. More than 45 Organization Visited Central Forest Library during 2019-20 10. Approximately 10000 users citied our library. Chapter - 23 : Central Forest Library 85
Library Services News paper Clipping, Bibliographic search, Reference services, Current Awareness Service (CAS), Selective dissemination of Information (SDI), Recent Additions, Reprographic Service, Circulation, Inter Library Loan, Referral service, Display of Announcements, Recommendations of Documents, OPAC service.(Online public access catalogue). e-Granthalaya is a Digital Platform developed by National Informatics Centre, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India for Government Libraries. Under the platform, NIC provides a complete ICT solution with integrated Library Management Software, Digital Library Module, Cloud hosting environment and a Library Portal (OPAC) with NICSI Roll-out Services support. e-Granthalaya is useful to transform traditional libraries to e-Library with Digital Library Services which includes, automation of in-house activities of libraries, digital library integration, and to provide various online member services using Single Window Access System. Latest version of e-Granthalaya i.e. Ver.4.0 is a ‘Cloud Ready Application’ and provides a Web-based solution in enterprise mode with a centralized database for cluster of libraries. The ICT solution is well compliance with International standards prevalent in Libraries with use of latest ICT technology and Cloud hosting. e-Granthalaya 4.0 uses PostgreSQL - an Open Source DBMS as back-end database solution and is made available in NIC National Cloud (Meghraj) for Government Libraries on request basis with hosting of application and databases for online access. Total 1,741 Libraries in e-Granthalaya, around 94, 98,361 Titles are available in e-Granthalaya OPAC (Online public access catalogue). Central Forest Library e-Granthalaya4.0 OPAC Link.http://eg4.nic.in/AGRI/OPAC/ Default.aspx?LIB_CODE=CFLKFD,
Library Budget 2019-20 3.80 Lakhs has been sanctioned to Central Forest Library under this budget head “2406-01-001-1-01-Principal Chief Conservator of Forests-059-Other Expenses” Expenditure from Central Forest Library 2019
1 Tent Library Programme, Total Amount 1.40 Lakhs Rs Expenditure 1.40 Lakhs Rs 2 National Librarians Day, 40,000 Rs 40,000 Rs 3 Subscription of Journals 1 Lakh Rs Completed 4 Library Printing 1 Lakh Rs Completed Materials & Binding 86 ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2019-20
Central Forest Library Revenue :
SI. No Details Amount (in Rs.)
1 Disposable of old News paper 3,692 .00 2 Overdue charges 150 .00 Total 3,842.00
Activities of Central Forest Library 1. Central Forest Library Celebrated National Librarians day on 13/08/2019 at Hennuru Biodiversity Park Bengaluru. Nearly 25 Academic and research organizational librarians have participated in this programme, 2. Activities of National Librarians day Programme a. Nature walk b. Wildlife Photography Exhibition. c. Nursery Visit. d. Seed ball making. e. Vana Bojana. 3. Tent Library programme at Mysure Dasara 2019, continue education for mahuat and kavadi children’s. 1. Activities of Tent Library Programme a. Environmental awareness programme from Clean Mysure Foundation. b. Awareness about health and personal hygienic Cancer and Brest Cancer from Narayana Hrudyalaya, Bengaluru. c. Eye checkup Camp from Agarwal Eye Hospital, Mysure. d. Drawing, Yoga and Cultural programme in the association of Department of Education, Mysure. e. Distributed Education kits and Jerkins. 2. Distribution of publicity materials to different school and colleges and Public Libraries’ of the State. 3. Participation in the Celebration of Wildlife Week. 4. Associated with departmental activities and extension programmes. Chapter - 24 : Karnataka Forest Development Corporation Ltd, (K.F.D.C.). 87
24. KARNATAKA FOREST DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LTD, (K.F.D.C.).
Karnataka Forest Development Corporation Limited (KFDC) was incorporated as a Company under the Companies Act, 1956 on 25/01/1971. The Company’s Authorized Share Capital and paid-up Share Capital are Rs. 2500 lakhs and Rs. 931.40 lakhs, respectively. The face value of each Share is Rs.1000/-.
Activities of the Corporation : The Corporation’s main activities are to support forest based industries with raw materials from plantations of rubber, pulpwood, teak and bamboo etc, and assist and support Forest Department in reducing biotic pressure on the natural forests to the extent possible through afforestation etc. The Corporation is managing 4443.32 ha of rubber plantations. It has also raised 41,663.33 ha of plantations of pulpwood and other species. The principal products of the Corporation are pulpwood, rubber latex and bamboos. Pulpwood and rubber latex are sold to the industries, bamboos are sold to medars and craftsmen and sticks and props and small timbers are sold to local people through public auctions.
Organization and Management: Karnataka Forest Development Corporation Ltd., has strength of 12 Directors on the Board. During the year under report, the Government has appointed 5 senior officers serving in the Government as Directors on the Board of KFDCL. All appointments to the post of Directors in KFDCL are made by the Government from time to time.
The Company is headed by a Managing Director and Joint Managing Director who are appointed by the Government, working in Head Office at Bangalore. Rubber wing at Mangalore and Pulpwood wing at Shimoga are controlled by the Executive Directors. Divisional Managers report to the respective Executive Director.
In the Rubber wing, there are 3 divisions namely 1) Subrahmanya Rubber Division with headquarters at Puttur; 2) Aivernad Rubber Division with headquarters at Sullia and 3) Sullia Rubber Division with headquarters at Sullia. These divisions are headed 88 ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2019-20 by Divisional Managers. There are 13 plantation units and these units are headed by Plantation Superintendents of the rank of Range Forest Officers. For collection of latex output from the plantations in these units, 76 latex collection centers have been established. Every day, Rubber workers tap rubber trees early in the morning and collect the oozing latex and scrap rubber. The collected oozing latex and scrap rubber will be taken to the collection centers where officials determine D.R.C of the field latex and weight of latex and scrap rubber and record it in registers. The field latex and scrap rubber are then transported to the factories for processing. To accomplish all these tasks, the Plantation Superintendents are assisted by Assistant Plantation Superintendents, Forest Guards and Plantation Watchers.
In the Pulpwood wing, there are 4 Divisions, namely: 1) Shimoga Division with headquarters at Shimoga; 2) Chickmagalur Division with headquarters at Chickmagalur; 3) Dharwad Division with headquarters at Dharwad and 4) Bangalore Division with headquarters at Bangalore. There are 17 plantation units in these four divisions headed by Plantation Superintendents. They are assisted by Assistant Plantation Superintendents and Plantation Watchers for supervision of field works and maintenance of plantations.
Projects of the Corporation : The Projects for raising pulpwood plantations during the years 2019-20 to 2023-24 has been approved by the Government of Karnataka and communicated vide letter No. FEE 93 FPC 2018 Bangalore, dated 26.11.2019.
Pulpwood Wing : Presently, a total area of 41,663.33 Ha of plantations are transferred by the Forest Department to the Corporation, on lease basis. The details of plantations grown in these areas are given below. Such plantations have been established in the districts of Shimoga, Chickmagalur, Hassan, Dharwad, Uttar Kannada, Belagavi, Bangalore and Kolar. Chapter - 24 : Karnataka Forest Development Corporation Ltd, (K.F.D.C.). 89
Projects taken up by KFDC Ltd., Pulpwood Wing in past.
Sl. Project Project Name Extent (ha.) No. duration
1 Pulpwood / Fuelwood plantation (including clonal) 1972 to 2018 38710.73 2 Teak Project 1995 to 1997 924.77 3 Tamarind 1996 to 1997 92.63 4 Marihala Bamboo 1998 to 2004 452.30 5 Big Bamboo 1996 to 1997 422.70 6 Casurina Junganiyana 2017 to 2018 350.60 7 Subabul 2016 to 2018 596.10 8 Hebbevu 2012 to 2018 113.50 Total 41663.33
Rubber wing : In 1981 the Corporation received a transfer of 4,443.32 ha of rubber plantations raised by the Forest Department in Dakshina Kannada District. In subsequent years these rubber plantations have been felled as and when they reached the age of maturity that is, at 35-40 years of age and replanted with high yielding rubber clones. The Rubber Replanting Programme (RRP) has been financed out of its own resources of the Corporation.
Tea plantation project : The KFDC is managing tea plantation to an extent of 55.90 ha. This tea plantation is situated at Galibeedu of Kodagu District. The tea plantation was sub-leased to a private party for maintenance & harvesting since 1992-93, for a period of 15 years on annual payment of license fee. The first rental period ended on 31.03.2007. Currently the tea plantation has been again leased out for maintenance & harvesting to a private party by calling tenders, for an amount of Rs.48.75 lakhs, for a period of 15 years, which will expire in 2023-24. 90 ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2019-20
Karnataka Pulpwood Limited (KPL): The KPL was started as a Joint Venture Company between KFDC and M/s Harihar Polyfibers. The Company had an Authorized Share Capital of Rs. 200 lakhs and paid up Capital of Rs. 125 lakhs. The Company’s operations could not be continued due to legal issues and the Government has issued orders to wind up the operations with effect from 24/10/1991. The equity of M/s Harihar Polyfibers in KPL has been returned. All operations of the Company have been stopped with effect from 1991 as ordered by the Government. The employees of the erstwhile company numbering about 170, were offered voluntary retirement package. Except one, the remaining 169 employees have accepted the VRS package and left. One person who opted not to accept VRS has been terminated from service and given closure compensation as per the Industrial Disputes Act. The management of KFDC has taken up the process of getting the name of the Company (KPL) struck off from the Registrar of Companies under the fast track mode. The management hopes to get the KPL name struck off the records as early as possible.
Plantations raised recently : The Corporation has continued its programmed plantation activities as per approved working plans. Details of plantations raised during 2019-20 are below:
2019 - 20
Type of Target Actual Plantation Amount Amount Area in ha. Area in ha. (Rs. in lakhs) (Rs. in lakhs)
Pulpwood 1070.24 575.69 1027.62 483.99 Rubber - - - - Total 1070.24 575.69 1027.62 483.99
Revenue from operations & other Income: The revenue of the Corporation consists of income from sale of Pulpwood, Rubber trees, Rubber Cenex, Skim crepe, ISNR 20, skim crepe off grade, and bamboos and Chapter - 24 : Karnataka Forest Development Corporation Ltd, (K.F.D.C.). 91 other miscellaneous incomes. The details of revenue realized for the period 01/04/ 2019 to 31/03/2020 are:
Sl. 2019-20 Products Quantity No. (Rs. in lakhs)
1) Rubber 2,503.73 MTs 3153.25 2) Pulpwood 55,036.43 MTs 2812.38 3) Interest on FD 88.44 Crores 798.33 4) Building Rent 18,600.60 (Sq.ft) 127.40 5) Miscellaneous Sale of Firewood, Poles, 151.11 Bamboo, Timber & Other income Total 7042.47
Revenue Capital Wing Total (Rs. In lakhs) Expenditure Expenditure
Pulpwood 3012.01 743.46 3755.47 Rubber 4680.91 451.89 5132.80 Head Office 516.51 2.07 518.58 Total 8209.43 1197.42 9406.85
Method of Sale: Pulpwood Acacia and Eucalyptus plantations are harvested in the 8th year as per the approved working plan. Tenders are invited on e-portal for Extraction & Transportation of pulpwood and delivery to various mills in the State. E-tenders are also invited to determine the purchaser who is ready to give the best intake price and the highest net margin (after deducting harvesting charges) to KFDC. Agreements are subsequently executed between KFDC and the harvesting contractor and between KFDC and the consuming Industry. Rubber KFDC sells the centrifuged latex packed in drums (net quantity of latex in a drum is 194 Kg), ISNR 20 in blocks of 25 kgs and skim crepe in bales of 25 kgs. The selling 92 ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2019-20 price is determined on the basis of spot prices announced by the Rubber Board and Association of latex producers of India, for the day. After averaging and compensating for higher taxes in the State, the KFDC determines its reserve price on the internet and informs by website to all its regular buyers. They are asked to quote their purchase price. Based on their response received through portal, the allotment is made to the party quoting the highest price. If more than one party quotes the same highest price, the quantity available is equally distributed.
Bamboo Bamboo is sold to medars and other artisans at price fixed by the Corporation based on production cost.
Staff Position : The staff strength of KFDC (As on 31.03.2020) is indicated below:- Staff directly recruited by KFDC :
No. of Officers/ Group SC ST Others Employees
A2013 B421218 C 36 13 110 159 D 29 10 62 101 Total 71 25 185 281
Staff on deputation to KFDC from KFD :
No. of Officers/ Group SC ST Others Employees
A30811 B211013 C1168 D0000 Total 6 2 24 32 Chapter - 24 : Karnataka Forest Development Corporation Ltd, (K.F.D.C.). 93
Accounts and Audit: The Corporation is maintaining division wise Accounts in accordance with the mercantile system of accounting. Consolidated accounts are placed before the Board for approval. After Board approval, accounts are forwarded to the Statutory Auditors (appointed by the C & AG) and thereafter submitted to the C & AG for his audit U/s 143(6)(a) of the Companies Act, 2013. After obtaining the final report of the A.G., the audited accounts are placed before the Annual General Meeting of the Corporation for approval and adoption after which it is submitted to the Government for placing on the table of the Legislature of Karnataka. 94 ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2019-20
25. KARNATAKA CASHEW DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LIMITED, MANGALURU
Introduction: Karnataka Cashew Development Corporation Ltd., was incorporated on 14th February 1978 under the Companies Act, 1956 for Scientifically Managing the cashew plantations raised hitherto by Karnataka Forest Department promoting the development of cashew plantations in the State. The authorized share capital of KCDC is Rs.1000 lakhs and the subscribed share capital is Rs.759.03 lakhs, of which Rs.44 lakhs is held by Government of India in the form of 4400 equity shares and the remaining Rs.715.03 lakhs is held by Government of Karnataka in the form of 71503 equity shares. The face value of each share is Rs.1,000/-. The Government of Karnataka has transferred 13000 ha. of Reserved forests with cashew plantations towards this equity share in the years 1979 & 1993. As per G.O.No:FFD/37/FPC 78 dated 3-4-1979 and C¥ÀfÃ/173/J¥s惡/91 Bangalore dated 5-4-1993. The total land holding of the Company as on 31-12-2019 is 25632.62 ha. of which 12724.43 ha. is held as equity and 12908.19 ha. is held on lease. The Corporation is under the control of the Government of Karnataka and its corporate headquarters is at Mangalore.
Activities of the Corporation: The Company continues to be in the business of development of cashew through raising new cashew plantations of high yielding varieties in the lands handed over from the Forest Department as lease and equity and maintenance of its older cashew plantations and by promoting cashew plantations on farm land by producing high yielding variety of grafted cashew seedlings for sale to farmers.
Organisation and Management: Karnataka Cashew Development Corporation Ltd. has a Board of Directors with 9 Directors. During the period under report out of 9 Directors 7 Directors held office of which one Director is serving officer of the Government in an ex-officio capacity. The Karnataka Cashew Development Corporation Ltd had 3 Divisions for ease of work situated at Kumta, Kundapur and Puttur headed by the Divisional Managers of the rank of Dy. Conservator of Forests. There are 10 plantation units attached to this Chapter - 25 : Karnataka Cashew Development Corporation Limited, Mangaluru 95
Divisions headed by Plantation Superintendent of the rank of Range Forest Officers. Fresh planting activities of High Yielding Variety of grafted cashew are being planted and the maintenance work of existing cashew plantations being done in these plantations to accomplish all these tasks the Plantation Superintendent are assisted by Supervisors, Sr. Field Assistants and Plantation Watchers.
Plantation raised and maintained recently: The Corporation has continued its programmed plantation activities as per proposed/ approved budgetary plans. Details of plantations raised and maintained during the period are :
01-04-2019 to 31-03-2020
Particulars Target Actual Scheme
Area in Amount Area in Amount ha. (Rs. in lakhs) ha. (Rs. in lakhs)
Raising of cashew 205 48.17 205 48.17 KCDC plantations (internal resources) 1st year maintenance 500 20.00 500 18.65 - ” - IInd year maintenance 250 10.00 250 9.94 DCCD Rejuvenation of older cashew 2108.37 421.67 1376.37 275.27 RKVY plantations Infrastructure Development in 1.41 - 1.41 RKVY Nurseries Construction of Seed storage 1 no. 25.00 1 no. 20.00 RKVY building at Mangaluru Soil and moisture 20.00 - 20.00 RKVY conservation work Cashew Grafts maintenance 10.77 - 10.77 RKVY Construction of farmers 10.00 - 9.52 RKVY training centre Other related works 6.55 - 5.75 RKVY Rejuvenation older cashew 1000 200.00 475 95.00 NHM plantations Total 773.57 514.48 96 ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2019-20
The Corporation has received a sum of Rs.366 lakhs under RKVY Scheme during 2019-20 and of which 213.45 lakhs were utilized for rejuvenation of older cashew plantations, maintenance and other plantation works. Further during the year rejuvenation works in older cashew plantations, maintenance of cashew grafts and other related works were undertaken out of Rs.129.27 lakhs remained unutilised out of the funds received under RKVY during the year 2018-19. Further an amount of Rs.200 lakhs received under NHM Scheme through Karnataka Horticulture Department for taking up rejuvenation of older cashew plantations in 1000 hectares and of which Rs.95 lakhs spent towards rejuevenation in 475 hectares during the year 2019-20.
Revenue from operations and method of sale: The revenue of the Corporation from operations consists of income from sale of cashew usufructs during the season. The revenue realization process completed for the year 2019-20. The cashew usufructs were sold through e-tender cum e-auction during the period 01-04-2019 to 31-03-2020 through e-platform of the e-Governance Department of Government of Karnataka. A revenue of Rs.586.60 lakhs realized from the sale of cashew usufructs during the year 2019-20.
Staff position : The staff strength of KCDC is indicated below:
Staff directly recruited by KCDC:
No. of Officers/ Group SC ST Others Employees
A--11 B1157 C431320 D1258 Total 6 6 24 36 Chapter - 25 : Karnataka Cashew Development Corporation Limited, Mangaluru 97
Staff on deputation to KCDC from KFD:
No. of Officers/ Group SC ST Others Employees
A--22 B--44 C---- D---- Total 6 6
Accounts and Audit: The Corporation is maintaining divisionwise accounts in accordance with the mercantile system of accounting. Consolidated accounts are placed before the Board for approval. After Board approval, accounts are forwarded to the Statutory Auditors (appointed by C & AG) and thereafter forwarded to the C & AG for their supplementary audit under Section 143(6)(a) of the Companies Act 2013. After obtaining the final report of the A.G., the audited accounts are placed before the Annual General Meeting of the Corporation for adoption after which it is submitted to the Government for placing on the table of the legislature of Karnataka. 98 ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2019-20
26. THE KARNATAKA STATE FOREST INDUSTRIES CORPORATION LIMITED, (K.S.F.I.C.), BENGALURU
The Karnataka State Forest industries Corporation Limited, (KSFIC Ltd) was incorporated in the year 1973. The present authorized share capital is Rs.3.00 Crores (30,000 equity shares of Rs.1000/- each). The capital so far invested by State Government is Rs.266.58 lakhs. KSFIC has following subsidiary Company and invested Rs. 2.94 lakhs in equity shares.
(Rs. in lakhs)
1. Mysore Match Company Limited, Shimoga 2.94
The Karnataka Government has decided for voluntary closure of the Mysore Match Company Limited, vide Government order No.FEE.80. FPC.2001 dated 5th October 2001. The Corporation is mainly taking up the logging activities of Karnataka Forest Department and transporting of Timber, Firewood, Poles etc., to depots. Apart from this supply of Eucalyptus and Acacia pulpwood to Paper Industries is also major activity. The Corporation has got responsibility of wiping out the role of contractors in Forest Areas. Governments vide its order dated: 22.11.2004 and in accordance with the recent proceedings of the Government dated: 13.12.2014 the process of merger of the Corporation with Karnataka Forest Development Corporation is in progress.
Performance progress for 2019-20 I. Industries Complex, Timber yard layout, Mysore Road, Bangalore: Corporation is having modernized wood processing unit in Bengalure and manufactures furniture, doors and Windows, Block Boards, Flush doors, Sandalwood white chips powder and Baloon dust etc, and supplying to the Public and Government Departments. Chapter - 26 : The Karnataka State Forest Industries Corporation Limited, (K.S.F.I.C.), Bengaluru 99
Sl. Production Actual Sale Product No Qty Qty Rs. in lakhs
1 Furniture
Furniture-trading (Nos) 1830 1830 386.53
Furniture (Nos) 4 4 0.26
2 Doors & Windows (Nos) 3798 3812 216.05
3 Block Boards (Sq ft) 5168 6361 8.94
4 Flush Doors (sq ft) 55754.69 56864.78 158.54
5 Sandalwood White Chips Powder, 4.04 1.14 1.58 Baloon Dust in (MT)
Firewood supplies to the public: There are 28 firewood depots, under the control of KSFIC, spread all over the State, through these outlets. Firewood is being supplied to the Public at reasonable rates. The quantity of firewood sold and the amount realized during the period 01.04.2019 to 31.3.2020 are furnished below.
Quantity in MT Value (Rs. in lakhs) Sale of Firewood 19538 665.86
II. Logging Activities: Logging operations of the Forest Department & other Government agencies are under taken by KSFIC with the objectives of economic and scientific exploitation of Forest Resources, besides eliminating middlemen. The operations during the period 01.04.2019 to 31.3.2020 are as follows: 100 ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2019-20
Name of the Timber in Firewood Poles in R.K. Billets Pulpwood KSFIC Unit M3 in M3 Nos in M3 in M.T.
Shimoga 7040 10299 695 481 433.18 Dharwad 672 16992 - - - Sirsi 5968 63963 - - - Mysore 95 350 3360 26 - Mangalore 174 2218 777 - 1147 RMP B’lore 1189 - - - 2511 Total 15138 93822 4832 507 4091.18
III. Staff Position:
Deputation from Karnataka Forest Department Group No. of Officers/ SC ST Total SC/ST Employees
A6--- B---- C---- D---- Total 6 - - -
KSFIC Limited Group No. of Officers/ SC ST Total SC/ST Employees
A---- B2--- C30527 D20516 Total 52 10 3 13 Chapter - 26 : The Karnataka State Forest Industries Corporation Limited, (K.S.F.I.C.), Bengaluru 101
IV. Financial performance of the Corporation (Rupees in Lakhs)
Particulars 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20*
Total Turnover 4438.50 6920.98 5230.99 4341.83 3974.64
Profit/loss for the year 670.36 1454.16 610.83 393.98 208.71
Profit after Taxes 536.99 958.48 430.51 281.77 186.71
Accumulated Profit 2157.12 2986.82 3417.33 3699.10 3885.81
* Subject to Finalization of Audit. 102 ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2019-20
27. KARNATAKA STATE MEDICINAL PLANTS AUTHORITY (KaMPA)
Karnataka State Medicinal Plants Authority(KaMPA) was established in the year 2002 as per the Karnataka Government Order No.FEE 33 FDS 2001 Dated: 27.02.2002. This Authority is functioning under the Forests, Ecology and Environment Department of Government of Karnataka, with governing body headed by the Ministry of Forests, Ecology and Environment as Chairman. The Authority is being run with the financial assistance both from Central and State Governments.
Activities of KaMPA: National Medicinal Plants Board, New Delhi approved Annual Plan of Operation for the year 2019-20 on 01.01.2020 and released Rs.35.24 Lakhs on 10.01.2020. Till the end of February, 2020 some programmes were conducted in this authority. Due to COVID- 19 pandemic out break the planned activities were cancelled. Hence, limited number of activities could be carried out. Further, as per Government Order No FEE 147 FAP 2018, Bangalore, Dated 28.06.2019, Karnataka State Medicinal Plants Authority has been brought under the administrative control of AYUSH Department of Health and Family Welfare, charge is handed over to Commissioner AYUSH on 23.12.2019. I. School awareness programmes -11 Schools: During the programmes live plants were demonstrated and power point presentation on medicinal plants role in primary health care was presented.Books on medicinal plants, charts, broachers etc were handed over to the school authorities for display and for the library. Plants were handed over to the school authorities and guided them to establish herbal garden in their school premises. The programmes were conducted in the following schools; 1. Morarji Desai residential School – 4 Nos. a. Bachahalli Doddaballapura, Bengaluru Rural District– 18.06.2019 b. Kundana, Devanahalli, Chikballapura District – 21.06.2019 c. Hulikatte, Magadi, Ramanagara District – 02.07.2019 d. Anumanahalli, Ramanagara District -10.07.2019 Chapter - 27 : Karnataka State Medicinal Plants Authority (KaMPA) 103
2. Kittur Rani Chennamma Residential School - 2Nos. a. Shivanahalli, Kanakapura Taluk, Ramanagara District – 12.07.2019 b. Tondebhavi, Gowribidnur Taluk, Chikballapura District – 02.08.2019 3. Dr B R Ambedkar Residential School – 2Nos. a. Sompura, Nelamangala, Bengaluru Rural District - 23.07.2019 b. Madigondanahalli, Kudur, Magadi District -26.07.2019 4. Atal Bihari Vajpayee Residential School – 1No. a. Maralur, Gowribidnur, Chikkaballapura District -02.08.2019
II. Home Remedies Programmes – 2 programmes Karnataka State Medicinal Plants Authority had conducted 2- programme entitled ‘Role of medicinal plants in primary Health Care - Home Remedies’ to the General Public/villagers. Medicinal plants suitable for home herbal garden, different primary healthcare issues, method using medicinal plants etc was taught and made them understand the importance of medicinal plants. All the participants expressed their satisfaction.. 1. 29.04.2019 at Bekka Village, Shravanbelgola, Hassan District – 92 participants 2. 22.05.2019 at Bapuji First Grade College, Tumkur District -56 participants
III. Capacity building programmes for Frontline staff of Forest Department – 2 programmes on Identification, uses, Conservation, Nursery Techniques of RET and Important Medicinal Plants. Main objective of the programme was promoting Conservation, Development and Sustainable management of medicinal plant resources in the Forests. Information was provided on region wise occurrence of important, RET and endemic medicinal plants, their part used, medicinal uses, market scenario, sustainable collection and also stressed upon integrated Forest Management. Forest officers were requested to raise medicinal herb, shrub and tree species in forest nurseries for planting in forests and distribution. The programme was successful in providing specific information on medicinal plants for frontline forest staff. 1. Tumkur Forest Division – at Information Centre, Namadachilume, Devarayana Durga, Tumkur District on 13.06.2019 – 23 participants 2. Ramanagara Forest Division - at the Office of the Deputy Conservator Forests, Ramanagara District on 19.07.2019 – 34 participants. 104 ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2019-20
IV. Talk on Medicinal Plants by Medicinal Plants Consultant, KaMPA. 1. Talk on identification, uses and conservation of medicinal plants on 25th Nov 2019 at Ramaiah Institute of Technology (MSRIT)- project supported by DST. 2. Demonstration of medicinal plants grown in the medicinal plants garden at Madiwala Lake, Bengaluru on 3rd Feb, 2020 during the celebration of World Wetland Day – 80 School Children participated. 3. Promoting cultivation of Medicinal Plants to the group of progressive farmers at Sagar, Shimoga District on 19th May, 2019.
V. Participated at Training cum Awareness Programme on Cultivation of Medicinal Plants for the farmers of Chamarajanagar Dist on 09.01.2020 at Bachahalli, Gundalpete Taluk organised by RCFC. Southern RCFC had organized training cum awareness programme on cultivation of medicinal plants for the farmers of Chamarajanagar Dist, Karnataka on 09.01.2020 at Bachahalli village, Gundalpete. Karnataka State Medicinal Plants Authority actively participated and extended full cooperation for conducting farmers awareness programme at Bachahalli
VI. Printing of brochures – cultivation of medicinal plants (20 species) each 1000No. and handout on medicinal plants useful in Home Remedies – 1000No. To create awareness about cultivation of medicinal plants and providing technical guidance to farming community brochures of 20 medicinal plants of commercial importance were printed in Kannada, to create awareness about role of medicinal plants in primary health care medicinal plant chart with 32 medicinal plant, part used and uses have been printed in English and Kannada. These brochures and charts are being distributed during National Horticulture Fair- 2020 and KaMPA visitors. VII. Participated in National Horticulture Fair -2020 organized by ICAR -Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Hessarghatta, Bengaluru from 5th – 7th February, 2020. ICAR-Indian Institute of Horticultural Research in collaboration with Society for Promotion of Horticulture, Bengaluru had organized 3 days National Horticultural Fair-20 from 5th - 7th, February 2020 at IIHR, Hesaraghatta, Bengaluru. As per the directions of NMPB, Karnataka State Medicinal Plants Authority participated in the Chapter - 27 : Karnataka State Medicinal Plants Authority (KaMPA) 105
fair by putting a stall and exhibited Posters, pamphlets, broachers, books, live medicinal plant specimens and the concerned information material. Required information was provided to stall visitors and it attracted large number of public, AYUSH Students, Farmers, Scientists, Folk healers and Scholars. More people are interested in cultivation of medicinal plants and great demand for medicinal plant saplings was observed.
VIII.Information Center KaMPA is regularly collecting the information/data on medicinal plants in the State as well as nationally. KaMPA is providing information regarding identification, usage, cultivation, marketing of medicinal plants to the visitors and telephone callers. Compilation of information on Medicinal plants nurseries, medicinal plants growers, industries, traders etc in the state is under progress. Many telephonic call regarding home remedies, want of herbs for preparing medicine, availability, suitable crop, cultivation practices etc are being received at this Authority and answered by the technical staff.
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TABLE - 1 DISTRICTWISE EXTENT OF FOREST AREA IN KARNATAKA DURING 2019-20 (AREA IN SQUARE KILOMETRES) SI. Percentage of forest area District Geographical Area Forest Area No to Geographical Area
1 Bengaluru- Urban 2196 141.98 6.47 2 Bengaluru- Rural 2298 167.61 7.29 3 Ramnagar 3516 399.87 11.37 4 Belagavi 13433 2063.20 15.36 5 Ballari 8461 1520.48 17.97 6 Bidar 5448 364.12 6.68 7 Vijayapura 10498 23.62 0.22 8 Bagalkote 6552 995.96 15.20 9 Chikkamangaluru 7202 2557.3 35.51 10 Chithradurga 8436 900.49 10.67 11 Davangere 5924 422.75 7.14 12 Dakshina Kannada 4861 1236.98 25.45 13 Udupi 3582 4388.42 122.51 14 Dharwad 4260 493.6 11.59 15 Gadag 4657 323.4 6.94 16 Haveri 4823 484.69 10.05 17 Kalburgi 10954 261.26 2.39 18 Yadgiri 5270 295.1 5.60 19 Hassan 6814 759.52 11.15 20 Kodagu 4102 1961.95 47.83 21 Kolar 3979 410.13 10.31 22 Chikkaballapur 4244 628.76 14.82 23 Mandya 4962 772.02 15.56 24 Mysuru 6307 557.81 8.84 25 Chamrajnagar 5648 3599.29 63.73 26 Raichur 8442 343.26 4.07 27 Koppal 5570 428.71 7.70 28 Shivamogga 8478 5402.53 63.72 29 Tumkuru 10597 1382.23 13.04 30 Uttara Kannada 10277 8303.42 80.80 Total 191791 41590.46 21.69 Source: APCCF (Working Plan) Annexures 107
TABLE - 2 DISTRICT WISE EXTENT OF FOREST AREA BY LEGAL STATUS AS ON 2019-20 (AREA IN SQUARE KILOMETRES) SI. District Reserved Protected Uncalssified Village Private Total No
1 Bengaluru- Urban 39.67 6.91 94.59 0.81 0 141.98 2 Bengaluru- Rural 158.11 8.89 0 0.61 0 167.61 3 Ramnagar 361.72 38.15 0 0 0 399.87 4 Belagavi 1890.97 10.3 159.60 2.33 0 2063.2 5 Ballari 1415.3 0 105.18 0 0 1520.48 6 Bidar 146.09 18.19 199.84 0 0 364.12 7 Vijayapura 23.51 0.11 63..6 0 0 23.62 8 Bagalkote 790.69 0.01 205.26 0 0 995.96 9 Chikkamangaluru 1916.28 197.82 437.13 6.07 0 2557.3 10 Chithradurga 895.45 5.04 0 0 0 900.49 11 Davangere 350.47 58.03 13.85 0.40 0 422.75 12 Dakshina Kannada 1179.85 4.66 0 0 52.47 1236.98 13 Udupi 3370.86 988.24 29.32 0 0 4388.42 14 Dharwad 476.54 0.53 16.53 0 0 493.6 15 Gadag 320.87 2.53 0 0 0 323.4 16 Haveri 438.55 10.69 35.45 0 0 484.69 17 Kalburgi 260.28 0.98 0 0 0 261.26 18 Yadgiri 260.81 0 34.29 0 0 295.1 19 Hassan 540.76 31.69 180.25 6.82 0 759.52 20 Kodagu 1840.19 73.19 48.57 0 0 1961.95 21 Kolar 375.26 29.41 0 5.46 0 410.13 22 Chikkaballapur 483.08 0 142.68 3.00 0 628.76 23 Mandya 327.88 0 443.33 0.81 0 772.02 24 Mysuru 340.00 0 217.81 0 0 557.81 25 Chamrajnagar 3577.40 0 21.89 0 0 3599.29 26 Raichur 230.77 9.82 102.67 0 0 343.26 27 Koppal 205.30 0 223.41 0 0 428.71 28 Shivamogga 2220.47 878.91 2295.6 7.55 0 5402.53 29 Tumkuru 934.35 39.66 380.3 27.92 0 1382.23 30 Uttara Kannada 7744.63 532.18 0.44 26.17 0 8303.42 Total 33116.11 2945.94 5387.99 87.95 52.47 41590.46 Source: APCCF(Working Plan) 108 ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2019-20
TABLE - 3 GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA NO. DPAR 67 SFP 2017 Government of Karnataka Secretariat Vidhana Soudha Bengaluru, Dated 27.04.2019 NOTIFICATION
The Order No.160 16/0/20I7-AIS-II (A), dated Q4tn April 20 S 9 of Government of India. Ministry of Personnel. Public Grievances and Pensions, Department of Personnel and Training. New Delhi is here by re-published.
No. 160 16/01/2017-AIS-II (A) Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Department of Personnel and Training North Block, Central Secretariat. New Delhi, Dated 04th, April. 2019.
NOTIFICATION
G S.R. 288 (E).- ln exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of Section 3 of the All India Service Act. 1951 (61 of 1951), read with sub-rules (1) and (2) of Rule 4 of Indian Forest Service (Cadre) Rules. 1966, the Central Government in consultation with the Government of Karnataka hereby makes the following regulations further to amend the Indian Forest Service (Fixation of Cadre Strength) Regulations. 1966. namely: 1. i) These regulations shall be called the Indian Forest Service (Fixation of Cadre Strength) Amendment Regulations, 2019. ii) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette. 2. In the Indian Forest Service (Fixation of Cadre Strength) Regulations. 1966, in the Schedule, for the heading “Karnataka” and the entries relating thereto, the following shall be substituted, namely: Annexures 109
KARNATAKA
Senior Duty posts under the State Government 100
Principal Chief Conservator of Forests & HoFF 1
Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife) 1
Principal Chief Conservator of Forests 1 (Evaluation, Working Plan, Research, Training & Climate Change)
Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Development) 1
Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Forest Resource Management) 1
Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Administration & Coordination) 1
Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Vigilance) 1
Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Personnel & Recruitment) 1
Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Research 1
Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Forest Conservation) 1
Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Social Forestry & Project) 1
Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife) 1
Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Publicity & ICT) 1
Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Land Records) 1
Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (CAMPA) 1
Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Working Plan) 1
Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests & Secretary (Forests) 1
Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests & Member Secretary, Zoo 1 Authority of Karnataka, Mysuru.
Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Human Resource Development) 1
Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Legal Cell) 1
Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Project Tiger) 1
Chief Conservator of Forests (Territorial ) 13
Chief Conservator of Forests (Working Plan) 6
Conservator of Forests (Research) 4 110 ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2019-20
Conservator of Forests & Director, BRT Reserve, Chamarajanagar 1 Conservator of Forests (Forest Resource Management) 1 Conservator of Forests (Development) 1 Conservator of Forests (Budget & Audit) 1 Director. Rajiv Gandhi National Park 1 Director, Bandipur National Park 1 Field Director, Bhadra Tiger Reserve, Chickamagalur 1 Director, Anshi-Dandeli National Park 1 Deputy Conservator of Forests, Kuduremukh Wild Life Division 1 Conservator of Forests, Bannerghatta National Park 1 Deputy Conservator of Forests, Wild Life Division, Madikeri 1 Deputy Conservator of Forests. Wild Life Division, Shivamogga 1 Deputy Conservator of Forests. Cauverv Wild Life Division. Kollegal 1 Deputy Conservator of Forests (Territorial) 39 Deputy Conservator of Forests, Male Mahadeshwara Wild Life Sanctuary, Kollegal 1 Deputy Conservator of Forests (Training) 2 Deputy Conservator of Forests (Head Quarters) 1 1. Total Senior Duty Posts 100 2. Central Deputation Reserve not exceeding 20% of Item 1 above 20 3. State Deputation Reserve not exceeding 25% of Item I above 25 4. Training Reserve not exceeding 3.5% of item I above 3 5. Leave Reserve and Junior Posts Reserve not exceeding 16.5% of Item I above 16 6. Posts to be filled by promotion under Rule 8 of the Indian Forest Service 49 (Recruitment) Rules 1966 not exceeding 33 1/3% of Item 1.2.3 and 4 above 7. Posts to be filled UP by Direct Recruitment (Item 1+2+3+4+5+6) 115 8. Total Authorised Strength (Item 6+7 above) 164
(No. 160 16/0 /2017-A.IS-I (A) VASANTHI V. BABU, Under Secy. ORGANISATION STRUCTURE OF FOREST DEPARTMENT PRINCIPAL CHIEF CONSERVATOR OF FORESTS (HEAD OFES FORT FORCE)
PCCF APCCF PRINCIPAL CHIEF CONSERVATOR OF FORESTS APCCF PCCF APCCF APCCF (Publicity & ICT) (Development) APCCF APCCF, (Forest Resource (Projects) (Wildlife & CWW) (Working Plan) PCCF (Vigilance) APCCF ( Research & Utilisation) (NFAP & Bamboo Management) APCCF (EWPT)* (HRD) Mission) Statistics Library CCF APCCF CCF (FRM) (Project) (EWPT) CF (Development) 1. CCF APCCF CF (Vigilance) APCCF (Project Tiger) Mysore All CCF(T) on CCF Research, B'lore. (Project Elephant) WL Matters 2. CF Research, Madikeri. (Evaluation) Bengaluru 3. CCF, Research, Dharwar. 1. CF, WP, Mysuru - DCF & TA to CF 4. CF, Research, Ballari 5. DCF, SF (Research) B'lore. 2. CF, WP, Dharwad - DCF & TA to CF 6. ACF Utilisation 3. CCF, WP, Shivamogga - DCF & TA to CF PCCF O ce Establishment CF & Director, CF & Director, CF & Director, CF & Director, CF & 4. CF, WP, Belagavi - DCF & TA to CF Bandipur Tiger Rajiv Gandhi Bhadra Tiger Anshi-Dandeli Director 1. DCF FMS Bengaluru Reserve. National Park, Reserve, Tiger Reserve BRT 2. DCF FMS Ballari 5. CF, WP, Ballari - DCF & TA to CF Chickamagalur. Ch.ngr DCF (WGP Trg.) DCF, FTATI, 3. DCF FMS Belagavi 6. CF, WP, Chikkamagalur - DCF & TA to CF APCCF APCCF APCCF APCCF 4. DCF FMS Sirsi Dharwad Kadugodi APCCF APCCF APCCF APCCF 5. DCF FMS Kalaburgi (Administration (NFAP & BM) (Personnel & (Forest (CAMPA) (Social Forestry) (Legal cell) (Land Records) 6. DCF FMS Hassan & Co-Ordination) Recruitment) Conservation) 7. DCF FMS Madiker 8. DCF FMS Mysuru 9. DCF FMS Shivamogga 10. DCF, FMS, C.nagara CF(HQ) Training Centres 11. DCF,FMS,Mangaluru CF DCF CF CCF (ICT) 1. ACF, FGTC, Bidar (Budget & Audit) (Head Quarters) (Forest 2. ACF, FGTC, Kushalnagar Conservation) 3. ACF, Trg. Centre, Thattihalla. 4. ACF, FGTC, Ilawala, Mysuru CAO Estate O cer 5. ACF Chakra
CCF CCF CCF CCF CCF CCF CCF CCF CCF CCF CCF CCF CCF Chikkamagalur Bengaluru Ballari Belagavi Canara, Sirsi Chamarajanagar Dharwad Kalaburgi Hassan Kodagu, Madikeri Mangaluru Mysuru Shivamogga
1. DCF Sirsi 1. DCF Kalaburgi 1. DCF Ballari 2. DCF Haliyal 1.DCF Chamarajnagar -SF 2. DCF Bidar 1. DCF Madikeri 1. DCF Mysuru 1. DCF Shivamogga 1. DCF B'lore - R 2. DCF Chitradurga 1. DCF Belagavi 3. DCF Yellapur 3. DCF Raichur 1. DCF - Hassan 2. DCF Virajpet 2. DCF Mandya 2.DCF MM -WL 1. DCF Chickamagalur 1. DCF Dharwar 1. DCF Mangaluru 2. DCF Bhadravathi 2. DCF Ramanagara 3. DCF Davanagere 2. DCF Ghataprabha, Gokak 4. DCF Honnavar 3. DCF 4. DCF Yadgir 3. DCF Madikeri -SF 3. DCF Hunsur 2. DCF Koppa 2. DCF Gadag 2. DCF- Tumakuru 2. DCF Kundapur 3. DCF Sagar 3. DCF B'lore - U 4. DCF Koppal 3. DCF Vijapura 5. DCF Kalaburgi -SF 4. DCF WL, Madikeri 4. DCF Mysuru -SF 5. DCF Karwar 3. DCF Haveri 3. DCF - Hassan -SF 3. DCF Mangaluru -SF 4. DCF Shivamogga -SF 4. DCF Kolar 5. DCF Ballari -SF 3. DCF Chickamagalur -SF 6. DCF BidarSF - 5. DCF Mandya -SF 4. DCF Bagalkot 6. DCF Karwar SF 4. DCF Dharwar -SF 4. DCF - Tumakuru -SF 4. DCF Udupi -SF 5. DCF Shivamogga -WL 5. DCF, Chickaballapura 6. DCF Chitradurga -SF Cauvery WL Kollegal 6. DCF Mysuru - WL 5. DCF Belagavi SF 5. DCF Gadag -SF 7. DCF 5. DCF Karkala -WL 6. DCF B'lore - R-SF 7. DCF Sandal Depot 7. DCF Davanagere -SF 6. DCF Vijapura SF 6. DCF Haveri -SF 6. DCF Kudremuk-WL 7. DCF Ramanagara 8. DCF Koppal -SF 7. DCF Bagalkot SF 7. ACF Ranebennur WL 8. DCF B'lore - U-SF 9. DCF ABVZP Raichur -SF 9. DCF Kolar SF 8. DCF Yadgir - SF 10.DCF Chickaballapura SF 11.DCF BNP
PCCF- Prinicpal Chief Consevar tor of Forests, APCCF- Additional Prinicpal Chief Consevar tor of Forests, CWW- Chief Wildlife Warden,CC F- Chief Conservator of Forests, DCF- Deputy Convasertor of Forests, ACF- Assistant Consevartor of Forests,SF- Social Forestry, WL- ilWd life, BNP- Bannerghatta National Park, PE-Project Elephant. NFAP & BM : National A orestation Programme and Bamboo ssMiion, ABVZP : Atal Bihari Vajpayee Zoological Park. *EWPT-Eva luation, Working Plan & Training, FMS- Forest Mobile Sqaud 112 ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2019-20 (Nos) Canes 1905 - 15575 50563 16988 21455 22186 - 56828 72018 (Nos) Bamboo 5.67 - - 29.00 102.85 129 - Sandal 144.890 wood (Kg) 524.53 150.62 162.15 (Cum) 2786.31 5830.35 1589.60 - 45 - 14438.90 - 15393.91 101 - - 18615.31 5256.55 - - 80922.34 5802.11 14816.89 Fire Wood 2616 1004 1627 8496 5052 3640 (Nos) Poles 23556 Round 349.21 (Cum) 3530.99 517 6493.11 - Soft Wood 0.00 0.00 61.24 566.96 Pulp wood (Cum) 4182.99 4447.16 3285.39 0.19 9.50 - - 130.08 4.64 287.50 138.00 - (Cum) 16008.11 TABLE - 5 TABLE Eucalyptus 18.21 13.13 Other 1410.01 1885.12 609.870 15345.23 8921.10 6394.07 1751.13 (Cum) Timber 28889.96 kinds of 1.550 6.170 Sawn 872.82 (Cum) Timber 2.77 - 288.21 6.09 - - 604 4.94 - 34.34 282.81 - - - Teak wood (Cum) TIMBER AND MAJOR FOREST PRODUCE FOR THE YEAR 2019-20 0.19 750.93 - 1.030 8.900 42.60 26.91 12.64 59.90 3.27 - 380.38 216.39 693.72 - - 145.53 408.01 34.01 61 130.94 25.97 374.92 Rose wood (Cum) 2694.37 2451.47 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Circle State Total Source: Circle Reports 1 Sl. No 10 Kodagu11 Mangaluru 12 Mysuru 896.50 22.11 443.53 1 2 Belagavi3 Ballari4 Chamrajnagar5 Chikkamagaluru - - -9 - - Canara - - 1407.68 - 1197.66 -13 Shivamogga ------7 Dharwad 7 Kalaburgi8 Hassan - 1 Bengaluru - - - 1097.52 Annexures 113 Uppi- gehuli Suragi Hoovu huli Vate- patre Rama- 15 16 17 18 19 kai Alae- ew 0.64 Cash- ddi 12.36 - - 2.28 - - - 12.36 9.73 0.60 6.30 19.97 862.61 Halma- Seegekai aga Kas- Kai Saraka Huli Kappe TABLE - 6 TABLE 1.00 114.59 1.00 Nellikai Fruits Wax 2.60 15.00 0.60 0.60 850.00 2.40 0.52 3.30 8.49 4.02 19.97 12.61 10.71 10.95 Recorded Minor Forest produce for the year 2019-20 Honey Ton Ton Ton Ton Ton Ton Ton Ton Ton Ton Ton Ton Ton Ton Ton Ton coal Char- 6.43 - 16.41 0.52 1 6.43 Ton Beedi leaves 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Circle State Total : State Total Source: Circle Reports 1 Sl. No 12 Mysuru13 Shivamgga ------1 Bengaluru 8 Hassan 9 Canara 10 Kodagu11 Mangaluru - - 0.70 ------85.34 - 2 Belagavi 3 Ballari4 Chamrajnagar5 Chikkamagaluru 6 - Dharwad -7 Kalaburgi ------1 ------114 ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2019-20 got Ram- Other Seeds Harada 32 33 34 35 Grass Rosha Gum 30 31 Ton Ton Ton Ton Ton Ton pachi Marada dora Cistra Antu- vala kai darala Dhupa- 26 27 28 29 Ton Ton Ton Ton galu Muru- TABLE - 6 TABLE Amsole 45.82 9.50 2.00 83.30 17.76 0.29 0.50 2.00 0.50 14.52 9.00 0.10 2.00 nahuli Muruga- 1.00 Gana- pe kai Recorded Minor Forest produce for the year 2019-20 Others Ton Ton Ton Ton Ton 15.00 Leaves Dalchinni Ton 35.6113.00 5.002.700 107.00 31.30 2.00 17.76 0.15 43.0094.31 107.00 75.90 1 11.00 0.50 75.00 0.50 0.50 Tamrind 2202122232425 Circle State Total : State Total Source: Circle Reports 1 Sl. No 1 Bengaluru 2 Belagavi 3 Ballari4 Chamrajnagar5 Chikkamagaluru 6 - Dharwad -7 Kalaburgi 8 - - Hassan 9 - - Canara ------10 Kodagu11 Mangaluru12 Mysuru13 Shivamgga - - - 55.90 ------8.05 - - - - 0.29 ------Annexures 115 9 Other Depots (IN CUM.) Quantity Released Cooperative Socities No of Depots 678 67.31 10421.92 Quantity Released Department TABLE - 7 TABLE Depots run by Forest No of Depots 1647.90 7533.28 36 4330.81 1 131.18 0 12530.18 54 15279.86 1 131.18 0 Quantity Released Depots run by KSFIC No of Depots Fire wood released to the Public for domestic and other use during 2019-20 2345 Circle Name of the State TotalState 46 Source: Circle Reports 1 Sl. No 2 Belgavi3 Ballari4 Chamarajnagar5 Chikkamagalur6 Dharwad -7 Kalaburgi -8 Hassan 9 Canara10 Kodagu11 - Mangaluru12 - Mysuru13 24 Shivamogga - 2 - - 4 22 - 5 - . - 3349.00 - - 7 - - - 460 ------1 Bengaluru 116 ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2019-20
TABLE - 8 Supply of Bamboos to Medars and Others during 2019-20
Sl. No. Circle Units Medars Organisation Others Total
1 Bengaluru Nos. 0
2 Belgavi Nos. 0
3 Ballari Nos. 0 0 0 0
4 Chamrajnagar Nos. 0 0 0 0
5 Chikkamagalur Nos. 20685 0 0 20685
6 Dharwad Nos. 0 0 0 0
7 Kalaburgi Nos. 0
8 Hassan Nos. 0
9 Canara Nos. 4605 0 6476 11081
10 Kodagu Nos. 0
11 Mangaluru Nos. 0 0 18735 18735
12 Mysuru Nos. 0
13 Shivamogga Nos. 0 0 0 0
14 Mysuru(TP) Nos. 0
State Total 25290 0 25211 50501
Source: Circle Reports Annexures 117 15 390.98 760.06 382.56 Total 2855.64 4455.44 5443.03 3288.05 1729.74 3295.55 2044.63 7090.41 2270.99 2530.81 2950.00 (IN HECTARES) 197.74 2806.41 2249.38 1329.51 1540.52 1373.00 2240.08 Others Canes 2555.00 18757.65 39487.89 2080.00 4034.83 Bamboos 0.00 0.00 0.00 Fruits & Orchads 47.75 0.00 125.00 0.00 328.80 School Forestry side Canal 115.00 44.00 347.46 540.75 6.00 740.00 1.15 side 776.92 13.00360.39 38.21 0.00 108.00 0.00476.45 0.00 0.00 111.61 0.00 0.00 168.51 0.00 0.00 267.12 12.12 0.00 63.00202.00 0.00 15.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 175.00 175.00 612.71 80.00 272.65 0.00 25.00 0.00 Road TABLE - 9 TABLE Fire 1808.49 2552.54 1766.03 1801.00 1010.00 1075.00 wood 12616.88 371 Sandal Eucalyptus Categorywise Plantation Raised during the year 2019-20 Cashew 0.00 3.00 0.00 210.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 650.00 389.90 0.00 6.27 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.000.00 0.000.00 0.00 0.000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.000.00 0.00 50.000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 65.340.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 32.000.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 920.000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 17.73 0.00 2.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 12.85 608.82 200.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 199.91 250.00 425.00 0.00 325.64 10.00 1 406.29 0.00 0.00 6.75 0.00 25.00 0.00 0.00 125.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 6.00 2.00 50.00 312.56 0.00 0.00 0.00 150.00 Teak 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Circle utilisation State Total Source: Circle reports 1 Sl. No 7 Kalaburgi 2 Belgavi 3 Ballari 4 Chamrajnagar 5 Chikkamagalur 6 Dharwad 8 Hassan 9 Canara 10 Kodagu11 Mangaluru 12 Mysuru 13 0.00 Shivamogga 14 0.00 Research & 0.00 0.00 0.00 3.00 0.00 5.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 752.06 1 Bengaluru 118 ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2019-20
TABLE - 10 Plantation Raised from 2012-13 TO 2019-20 (in hectares)
SI. Details of During During During During During During During During Total No Plantation 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 12 34567891011
1 Teak 2155.00 630.00 53.00 3756.00 169.00 0.00 52.00 0.00 6815
2 Cashew 247.00 134.00 225.00 6.00 105.00 61.00 1.00 3.00 779
3 Eucalyptus - - 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0
4 Firewood 26024.17 30960.00 19282.00 24212.00 24294.00 26922.00 11084.92 12616.88 162779
5 Bamboo 2082.00 3675.00 2300.00 1468.00 2148.00 325.00 1155.00 740.00 13153
6 Canes 683.00 616.00 1750.00 2932.00 1750.00 3422.00 4760.00 2555.00 15913
7 Sandalwood 282.00 35.00 115.00 0.00 25.00 481.00 562.00 210.00 1500
8 Fruits Orchard 362.50 735.00 36.00 2021.00 321.00 367.00 163.00 6.00 4006
9 School Forestry 447.78 573.00 371.00 646.00 541.00 731.00 1293.22 540.75 4603
10 Roadside 5850.01 2910.00 4089.00 4184.00 3927.00 3101.00 4180.37 3711.15 28241
11 Canalside 145.94 219.00 118.00 301.00 287.00 257.00 207.00 347.46 1535
12 Others 43069.61 40975.00 25588.00 26423.00 30810.00 22398.00 21202.04 18757.65 210466
Total 81349.01 81462.00 53927.00 65949.00 64377.00 58065.00 44660.55 39487.89 449789.56
Source: Consolidation from Table 9 Annexures 119
TABLE - 11 PROGRESS UNDER STATE SCHEMES FOR THE YEAR 2019-20 (01-04-2019 TO 31-03-2020) (in lakhs)
Revised Expenditure SI. Name of the Scheme Provision Released as on No 2019-20 March-2020
1 2406-01-001-1-06-Un -spent SCSP-TSP Amount as 4.28 4.28 4.28 per the SCSP-TSP Act-2013-422-Scheduled Caste Sub-Plan 2 2406-01-001-1-06-Un spent SCSP-TSP Amount as 2.68 2.68 2.68 per the SCSP-TSP Act-2013-423-Tribal Sub-Plan 3 2406-01-004-0-01-Research-139-Major Works 610.00 610.00 608.13 4 2406-01-005-0-02-Working Plan organisation-139- 400.00 400.00 399.98 Major Works 5 2406-01-013-0-01-Computerisation of Forest 570.28 570.28 570.25 Department-125-Modernisation 6 2406-01-070-0-01-Roads, Bridges & Buildings 1,200.00 1,200.00 1,177.08 (Maintenance) -139-Major Works 7 2406-01-070-0-05-Maintenance of Residential 1,200.00 1,200.00 1,195.42 Quartres-200-Maintenance Expenditure 8 2406-01-101-2-11-Forest Protection, Regeneration & 1,025.00 1,024.75 1,017.80 Cultural Operation-139-Major Works 9 2406-01-101-2-21-Afforestation in Other Areas 1,700.00 1,700.00 1,670.46 10 2406-01-101-2-82-Demarcation & Protection of Forests- 225.00 225.00 224.90 059-Other Expenses 11 2406-01-101-2-82-Demarcation & Protection of Forests- 2,750.00 2,750.00 2,683.97 139-Major Works 12 2406-01-101-2-83-Afforestation on Forest & Non- 18,954.96 18,954.96 18,577.10 Forest Areas-139-Major Works 13 2406-01-101-2-84-Karnataka River Coservation 700.00 700.00 699.33 Porgramme-059-Other Expenses 14 2406-01-101-2-85-Protection of Grass Lands-139- 500.00 500.00 499.70 Major works 120 ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2019-20
TABLE - 11 PROGRESS UNDER STATE SCHEMES FOR THE YEAR 2019-20 (01-04-2019 TO 31-03-2020) (in lakhs)
Revised Expenditure SI. Name of the Scheme Provision Released as on No 2019-20 March-2020
15 2406-01-102-1-KFDF-03-Flexi Funds -Other Plantation 27,000.00 27,000.00 26,845.41 -139 Major Works
16 2406-01-105-0-01-Timber and Other Forest Pordudce 6,200.00 6,200.00 6,197.93 Removed by Govt. Agency-139-Major Works
17 2406-02-110-Wildlife Preservation-0-01-Nature 550.00 550.00 519.73 Conservation-Wild life-139-Major Works
18 2406-02-110-Wildlife Preservation-0-46-Development 180.00 180.00 173.13 of Protected Areas-139-Major Works
19 2406-02-110-Wildlife Preservation -0-54-Nature 300.00 300.00 294.86 Conservation, Wild life Habitat Management & Man- Animal Conflict Measures-015 Subsidiary Expenses.
20 2406-02-110-Wildlife Preservation -0-54-Nature 25.00 25.00 24.55 Conservation, Wild life Habitat Management & Man- Animal Conflict Measures-106-Subsidies
21 2406-02-110-Wildlife Preservation -0-54-Nature 8,492.00 8,413.67 8,224.76 Conservation, Wild life Habitat Management & Man- Animal Conflict Measures-139-Major Works
22 2406-02-110-Wildlife Preservation-0-55-Rehaibilitation 500.00 500.00 500.00 & Voluntry Acquisition of Land Programme -059-Other Expenses.
23 2406-04- Afforestation & Ecology Development-103- 1,760.00 1,260.00 496.62 State Compensatory Afforestataion Fund (SCAF)-1-- State Compensatory Afforestataion-01-State Compensatory Afforestataion-059-Other Expenses.
24 2406-04- Afforestation & Ecology Development-103- 20.00 20.00 20.00 State Compensatory Afforestataion Fund (SCAF)-1-- State Compensatory Afforestataion-02-Catchment Area Treatment Plan-059-Other Expenses. Annexures 121
TABLE - 11 PROGRESS UNDER STATE SCHEMES FOR THE YEAR 2019-20 (01-04-2019 TO 31-03-2020) (in lakhs)
Revised Expenditure SI. Name of the Scheme Provision Released as on No 2019-20 March-2020
25 2406-04- Afforestation & Ecology Development-103- 900.00 450.00 449.90 State Compensatory Afforestataion Fund (SCAF)-1-- State Compensatory Afforestataion-03-Integrated Wildlife Management Plan- 059-Other Expenses. 26 2406-04- Afforestation & Ecology Development-103- 7,319.00 7,319.00 7,190.90 State Compensatory Afforestataion Fund (SCAF)-1-- State Compensatory Afforestataion-04-Net Present Value of Forest Land- 059-Other Expenses. 27 2406-04- Afforestation & Ecology Development-103- - - State Compensatory Afforestataion Fund (SCAF)-1-- State Compensatory Afforestataion-05-Interest 034- CONTRACT / OUTSOURCE 1.00 - - 041- TRAVEL EXPENSES 1.00 - - 051- GENERAL EXPENSES 1.00 - - 052- TELEPHONE CHARGES 1.00 - - 059- OTHER EXPENSES 75.00 - - 071- BUILDING EXPENSES 1.00 - - 195- TRANSPORT EXPENSES 1.00 - - 28 2406-04- Afforestation & Ecology Development-103- 1.00 - - State Compensatory Afforestataion Fund (SCAF)-1-- State Compensatory Afforestataion-06-Others -059- Other Expenses. 29 4406- Capital Outlay on Forestry & Wildlife-01-Forestry- 1,696.00 1,696.00 1,663.63 070-Communications & Buildings-0-02- Infrastructure Development -147-Land & Bulidings 30 4406- Capital Outlay on Forestry & Wildlife-01-Forestry- 5,000.00 5,000.00 4,997.56 101-Forest Protection, Regeneration & Cultural Operation-0-01- Railway Barricade to Prevent Man- animal Conflict.132-Capital Expenses TOTAL 89,866.20 88,755.62 86,930.06 Source: APCCF (A&C), Bangalore 122 ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2019-20
TABLE - 12 PROGRESS UNDER DISTRICT SECTOR SCHEMES FOR THE YEAR 2019-20 (UPTO 31.12.2019) (in lakhs)
SI. Annual Allocation Achievement Name of the Scheme No as per BE Dec 19
1 Buildings 1162.75 1119.29
2 General Expenses 8226.97 8198.23
Total 9389.72 9317.52
Source: Social Forestry Divsion
TABLE - 13 PROGRESS UNDER CENTRALLY SPONSORED SCHEMES FOR THE YEAR 2019-20 (01-04-2019 TO 31-03-2020) (in lakhs)
Revised Expenditure SI. Name of the Scheme Provision Released as on No 2019-20 March-2020
1 2406-01-101-2-19-Conservation & 90.00 83.128 51.71 Mangement of Mangroves-139-Major Works
2 2406-01-101-2-30-National Bamboo Mission- 980.32 490.140 490.14 139-Major Works
3 2406-01-101-2-30-National Bamboo Mission- 222.24 - 422-SCP
4 2406-01-101-2-30-National Bamboo Mission- 79.28 - - 423-TSP
5 2406-01-102-2-17-CSS-Intensification of 425.00 227.910 227.55 Forest Mangagement Scheme
6 2406-01-102-2-38-Sub Mission on AGRO 956.17 956.17 955.57 Forestry (SMAF)-139-Major works
7 2406-01-102-2-38-Sub Mission on AGRO 212.93 212.93 212.54 Forestry (SMAF)-422-SCP Annexures 123
TABLE - 13 PROGRESS UNDER CENTRALLY SPONSORED SCHEMES FOR THE YEAR 2019-20 (01-04-2019 TO 31-03-2020) (in lakhs)
Revised Expenditure SI. Name of the Scheme Provision Released as on No 2019-20 March-2020
8 2406-01-102-2-38-Sub Mission on AGRO 90.30 90.30 90.24 Forestry (SMAF)-423-TSP
9 2406-02-110-0-02-CSS-Project Tiger-139- 5,748.00 4,291.690 4,284.37 Major Works
10 2406-02-110-0-02-CSS-Project Tiger-422- 87.76 86.760 86.76 SCP
11 2406-02-110-0-02-CSS-Project Tiger-423- 83.72 82.72 59.48 TSP
12 2406-02-110-0-23-CSS-Project Elephant 614.18 614.18 611.98
13 2406-02-110-0-47-CSS-Integrated 1,329.69 1,208.260 913.72 Development of Wildlife Habitats
14 2406-02-110-0-47-CSS-Integrated 90.00 89.000 88.99 Development of Wildlife Habitats
15 2406-02-110-0-47-CSS-Integrated 1.00 - - Development of Wildlife Habitats
16 2406-02-110-0-53-Green India Mission 1,297.99 1,297.99 1,297.99
TOTAL 12,308.58 9,731.178 9,371.04
Source: APCCF (A&C), Bangalore 124 ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2019-20 ACH cont... Dvn) Road side Mangalore maint. (Only model 4th yr. ACH TAR Dvn) TAR 3rd yr. maint. 3rd yr. (Only Mangalore Road side model 34.59 68 68 26 26 ACH II nd year 0.0002,000.000 - - - - TAR 687.0002,687.000 - - - - Maintenance of 4,277.1304,277.130 - - - - 8,944.8008,944.800 - - - - 3,680.2803,680.280 - - - - plantation (in Ha.) 0785.000 785.000 - - - - 02,100.000 2,100.000 - - - - 01,760.000 1,760.000 - - - - ACH plantation 00.00100.00 242.000 242.000 - - - - 750.00750.00 3,450.000 3,450.000 - - - - Maintenance of (in Ha.) I st year TAR 16,246.2 16,246.2 35,534.59 35,5 1,698.00 1,698.001,909.130 1,909.130 68 68 26 26 1,003.20 1,003.20 3,699.250 3,699.250 - - - - TABLE - 14 TABLE ACH (in Ha) Raising of TAR plantations 550.000550.000 375.00 375.0 690.000690.000 900.00 900.002,00 1,253.110 1,253.110 15.00 ------92.17 100.000 100.000 1 941.590 300.000 300.000 568.00 568.00 2, 0,069.20 17,503.56 17,503.56 ,823.700 1,261.000 1,261.000 ,986.480 1,709.000 1,709.000 diture 1,420.24 1,350.000 1,350.000 978.00 978.0 1,083.49 1,620.12 1,971.150 1,971.150 2,068.00 2,068.00 1,048.32 1,020.000 1,020.0006,783.51 5,574.300 375.00 5,574.300 6,200.00 375.0 6,200.00 1,833.67 1,725.000 1,725.000 1,231.00 1,231.00 Expen- PROGRESS REPORT FOR THE MONTH ENDING MARCH-2020 15.000 91.286 ment 597.840 597.84 824.080 823.07 954.500 Allot- Annual 1,462.700 1,090.768 1,629.050 1,054.440 6,783.510 1,899.670 1,826.107 1 2,006.315 1 20,235.266 2 Division/Unit TOTAL OF CIRCLES TOTAL Sl. 1 BENGALURU 2 BALLARI 3 KALABURGI 4 BELAGAVI 5 DHARWAD 6 KANARA 7 SHIVMOGGA 8 CKM'LURU 9 KODAGU 10 MANGALURU 11 HASSAN 12 MYSURU 13 CH'NAGAR No Annexures 125 cont... Dvn) Road side Mangalore maint. (Only model 4th yr. ACH TAR ACH Dvn) TAR 3rd yr. maint. 3rd yr. (Only Mangalore Road side model II nd year TAR ACH Maintenance of 3,056.813,056.81 - - - - plantation (in Ha.) 1,251.3 plantation Maintenance of (in Ha.) I st year TAR ACH 1,251.30 TABLE - 14 TABLE 233.4001,226.400 1,226.400 ------(in Ha) Raising of TAR ACH plantations 33.50 ------700.00763.05 ------279.43 - - - -2,747.310 2,747.310 - - - - 345.00 306.000199.94 295.560 24.900 24.900 - 309.500 309.500 ------diture 6,845.41 19,107.84 19,032.52 17,497.50 17,497.50 38,591.40 38,591.40 68 68 26 26 6,776.21 1,604.28 1,528.96 1,032.003,423.29 1,298.280 1, ------Expen- PROGRESS REPORT FOR THE MONTH ENDING MARCH-2020 33.500 ment 771.859 641.700 282.105 345.000 199.940 Allot- Annual 6,764.734 27,000.00 2 1,032.000 3,458.630 WINGS GRAND TOTAL Division/Unit TOTAL OF OTHER TOTAL (ICT) Source: APCCF (A&C), Bangalore Sl. No 14 APCCF FR&U 15 HRD Dharwad 16 PCCF EWPRT & CC 17 PCCF Devl. 18 APCCF SF 19 APCCF P&R/CCF 20 APCCF Land Record 21 APCCF NFAP-BM 126 ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2019-20 .100 .790 .300 .790 ACH cont... CPT (in km) ACH TAR TAR Beds (in Nos) Maint. of Seed ACH Seedlings Raising of Work Target Work TAR 102.770 102.770 3,460.000 3,460.000 73.300 73 against Advance ACH TAR Advance Works TABLE - 14 TABLE ACH lakh) TAR planting work. Maintenance of to June/July (in Maint from April PB's Rasied for ACH Only) Maint. (Haliyal & Plantation Sirsi Dvns KSFMBC-III PROGRESS REPORT FOR THE MONTH ENDING MARCH-2020 ACH TAR Dvn) (Only ------460 --11.050 - 46011.050 - -2,713.000 - 50.2595.072 2,713.000 50.259 - 11,615.9105.072 -6.083 11,615.910 -1,774.420 -1,774.420 -6.083 2.700 -10.141 -2.70011.344 10.141 -2,456.500 11.344 -2,456.500 -1,458.500 -1,458.50013.389 -10.595 -13.389 - -10.595 - - 12.23732.790 32 12.237 - - -1,795.000 -6.000 -1,795.000 250.000 16.7226.000 250.000 16.722 -1.100 -48.790 -48 1.100 ------20.000 20.000 ------15.000 15.000 ------0.044 -0.044 18.980 -2,915.580 18.9802,915.580 3,330.000 8.375 3,330.000 2.517 8.375 27.520 1,475.000 2.517 27.5201,475.000 13.607 13.607 - - - - - 20.250 20.250 - -10.100 10 - - - - -3.375 3.375 1,110.850 1,110.850 9.206 9.206 - -7.500 7.500 21 21460 460 131.026 131.026 32,535.76 32,535.76 217.566 217.566 3,460 3,460 233.73 233.73 yr. maint. yr. 21 21 - -7.590 7.590 1,641.000 1,641.000 3.916 3.916 - - - - model 5th Road side TAR Mangalore Division/Unit TOTAL OF CIRCLES TOTAL Sl. No 1 BENGALURU 2 BALLARI 3 KALABURGI 4 BELAGAVI 5 DHARWAD 6 KANARA 7 SHIVMOGGA 8 CKM'LURU 9 KODAGU 10 MANGALURU 11 HASSAN 12 MYSURU 13 CH'NAGAR Annexures 127 cont... CPT (in km) 303.82 303.82 537.55 537.55 ACH TAR ACH TAR Beds (in Nos) Maint. of Seed Seedlings Raising of Work Target Work TAR ACH against Advance TAR ACH Advance Works TABLE - 14 TABLE lakh) TAR ACH planting work. Maintenance of to June/July (in Maint from April PB's Rasied for Only) Maint. (Haliyal & Plantation Sirsi Dvns KSFMBC-III PROGRESS REPORT FOR THE MONTH ENDING MARCH-2020 Dvn) (Only ------286.200 - - - 0.510 - - - 286.200 - - -0.510 - - - - 0.750 - 0.750 ------2,008.000 -2,008.000 ------1.260 - - 1.260 - -286.20 -286.20 ------2,008 - -2,008 - - - -303.82 303.82 ------21 21460 460 132.286 132.286 32,821.96 32,821.96 217.566 217.566 5,468 5,468 yr. maint. yr. model 5th Road side TAR ACH TAR ACH Mangalore WINGS GRAND TOTAL Division/Unit TOTAL OF OTHER TOTAL (ICT) Source: APCCF (A&C), Bangalore Sl. No 14 APCCF FR&U 15 HRD Dharwad 16 PCCF EWPRT & CC 17 PCCF Devl. 18 APCCF SF 19 APCCF P&R/CCF 20 APCCF Land Record 21 APCCF NFAP-BM 128 ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2019-20 otal cont... Others T 21 22 23 life Wild- Timber Red sandal Total cases for the year 2019-20 Total Sandal Encro- achment otal 15 16 17 18 19 20 Others T 2 44 56 239 88 0 0 52 504 883 14 life Wild- 13 Timber Red sandal Sandal No of cases registered during the year TABLE - 15 TABLE ach- ment Encro- 1285 0 2 0 0 1 342854 37 5 586 7 561610 0 0 0 4 5 2 10 57 0 618 51 1322 0 75 1125 6 337 29 7 17 80 189 200 114 1158 2929 0 287 288 749 1627 Total 1282 2597 28 111208 2727 0 2 17 2 5 0 67 19 113 7 935 234 54 0 99 699 47 250 145 0 1349 2710 385 230 1262 2826 1874 26111731 13 2407 7 5 0 2 0 0 0 0 53 9 73 53 550 117 69 0 451 113 19 0 71 1927 1 2684 127 1784 2476 Others life Wild- Timber FOREST OFFENCE CASES DURING 2019-20 (As on 31.12.2019) Red Opening Balance sandal 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 232 48 3 301 2979 7813 83 6 0 0 6 63 158 4333 238 48 3 307 3042 7971 Sandal 2891 139 0 38 73 898 4039 1 1 0 0 5 129 136 2892 140 0 38 78 1027 4175 3413 256 0 449 205 2101 6424 75 22 0 22 20 153 292 3488 278 0 471 225 2254 6716 1044 1437619 0 382 0 0 552 99 919 175 2658 754 9029 0 7 5 5 0 0 0 14 4 14 42 37 63 1044 65 150 7624 0 387 0 0 103 566 189 961 2721 791 9094 ach- ment 18409 72 0 155 200 1537 20373 6 14 0 12 12 193 237 18415 86 0 167 212 1730 20610 Encro- 23 Circle Name of the State Total 42344 2476 77 1545 2636 18176 67254 226 112 0 61 111 980 1490 42570 2588 77 1606 2747 19156 68744 1 Sl. 8 Hassan9 Kanara 90711 223 Mangaluru 12 0 Mysuru 45 140 1120 330 29 78 190 1107 10 Kodagu 697 233 0 366 223 7 Kalaburgi 236 81 0 013 50 Shivamogga 46014 827 Mysuru (TP) 3 189 7 110 0 0 287 0 282 742 2 Belagavi 537 110 0 19 71 1 Bengaluru3 4250 Ballari4 Chamrajnagar 5 Chikkamagalur 6 446 111 Dharwad 0 1 586 118 54 0 5 56 584 Source: Col3 to 32 Legal cell and from col 33 65 circle reports No Annexures 129 0.42 9.03 14.9 2.63 cont... lakh) 173.68 ` ` ` ` ` ( recovered Compensation 38 39 2.03 10.06 1.799.28 0 4.4 2.46 3.61 5.69 5.35 lakh) 11.39 42.61 14.49 52.48 24.6 26.47 51.61 145.3 value ` ` ` ` ` ( recovered 4050 otal 1809 2546 Others T 35 36 37 life Wild- 34 466 222 2106 6519 Timber 0 38 78 907 Red sandal 0 0 19 68 Cases pending for disposal Sandal ach- ment Encro- TABLE - 15 TABLE Total Others life Wild- Timber Red FOREST OFFENCE CASES DURING 2019-20 (As on 31.12.2019) sandal 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 Sandal No of cases disposed during the year 0 20 0 1 3 0 5 0 38 0 48 699 29 248 30 0 1125 336 382 29 225 1224 80 2778 200 11.81 1129 2899 00 10 1 00 5 0 00 2 0 0 00 0 0 5 10 81 92 0 0 4 1 93 0 47 0 00 451 56 34 0 1 112 1044 0 5 48 68 149 0 5 1 7624 70 6 0 0 382 9 52 1 586 0 6 0 0 127 64 54 197 239 98 558 213 1692 0 935 0 18414 88 185 224 2383 914 120 0 85 5 0 757 2665 125 0.2 0 57 9046 2892 0 46 162 135 550 144 52 203 1252 1297 498 1533 2646 20397 0.5 877 6.71 4.46 0 0 0 0 0 157 157 4333 238 48 3 307 2885 7814 0 5 0 14 19 152 190 189 109 0 273 269 597 1437 0 0 24 10 7 0 0 3 118 137 540 11 38 3 0 5 3 148 197 3450 275 0 49 43 0 33 52 1258 1434 42521 2545 77 1573 2695 17898 67309 ach- ment Encro- 2 Circle Name of the State Total 1 Source: Col3 to 32 Legal cell and from col 33 65 circle reports Sl. 1 Bengaluru 2 Belagavi 3 Ballari 4 Chamrajnagar 5 Chikkamagalur 6 Dharwad 7 Kalaburgi 8 Hassan 9 Kanara 10 Kodagu 11 Mangaluru 12 Mysuru 13 Shivamogga 14 Mysuru (TP) No 130 ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2019-20 cont... Others Jeep 50 51 52 Acer Cycle Auto Riksha 23 Tractor cart Bullock Details of Vehicles seized Vans/ Pickup TABLE - 15 TABLE Swaraj Tempo/ 34 1 4141 1 1 Cycle Motor 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 Scooter FOREST OFFENCE CASES DURING 2019-20 (As on 31.12.2019) Car 2------19020010000 1430 1 0 0 1 4 2 0 0 1 17 0 4 1 3 2 1 1 24 5 15 9 1 18 1 18 13 645 13 4 4 3 52 1 8 9 15 1 38 5 19 1 30 4 33 Truck Lorry/ 24041 Circle Name of the State Total 1 Sl. 1 Bengaluru 2 Belagavi 3 Ballari 4 Chamrajnagar 5 Chikkamagalur 6 Dharwad 7 Kalaburgi 8 Hassan 9 Kanara 10 Kodagu 11 Mangaluru 12 Mysuru 13 Shivamogga 14 Mysuru (TP) No Source: Col3 to 32 Legal cell and from col 33 65 circle reports Annexures 131 0.03 2.91 1.10 10.13 16.94 164.52 lakh) Value ` ` ` ` ` concld. ( ) 1648 20.16 3 322.14 619.31 132.89 159.26 (M 49339.37 Qty. of Qty. seized timber 0.195.07 2.4 0.47 0.30 44618.00 0.067.24 252.9 1695.198 0.03 6.55 lakh) 90.55 64.99 wood ` ` ` ` ` Apprx. Sandal ( value of 0.00 67 68 69 70 (kg) 12.000 792.37 171.30 3.6 864.85 212.94 seized Q.ty of Sandal 2159.05 3249.48 Jeep Other 0 1 8 9057.08 Boat Cycle Auto Riksha Tractors TABLE - 15 TABLE 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 carts Bullock 3 17.48 1.95 Vans/ Pickup Details of Vehicles Confiscated Tempo/ Swaraj Cycle motor Bus FOREST OFFENCE CASES DURING 2019-20 (As on 31.12.2019) oter Sco- Car 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 8 13 3 2 2 1 8 1 4 57.20 3 0.6 857.00 2 16430913 4 0 0 1 0 - -3 - - 0 1 - 0 - 6 - 5 - 1 - 0 0 - 0 - - 0 - 0 1 - 1 663.41 - - 2.00 0.02 Truck Lorry/ 2 Circle Name of the State Total 1 Sl. 1 Bengaluru 2 Belagavi 3 Ballari 4 Chamrajnagar 5 Chikkamagalur 6 Dharwad 7 Kalaburgi 8 Hassan 9 Kanara 10 Kodagu 11 Mangaluru 12 Mysuru 13 Shivamogga 14 Mysuru (TP) No Source: Col3 to 32 Legal cell and from col 33 65 circle reports 132 ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2019-20
TABLE - 16 STAFF POSITION AS ON 31.3.2020
SI. Sanctioned Filled posts Group SC ST Vacant No posts Male Female 1 Group A 511 360 25 69 23 126 2 Group B 856 581 142 118 53 133 3 Group C 8252 5390 645 962 452 2217 4 Group D 2509 1524 284 258 308 701 Total 12128 7855 1096 1407 836 3177 Source: APCCF (P&R)
TABLE - 17 REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE OF THE FOREST DEPARTMENT FROM 2003-04 TO 2019-20 (In crores)
SI. NoYear Revenue Expenditure
1 2003-04 179.77 332.3
2 2004-05 168.34 288.00
3 2005-06 115.42 253.35
4 2006-07 127.07 326.5
5 2007-08 129.33 373.18
6 2008-09 124.20 448.48
7 2009-10 212.44 518.18
8 2010-11 164.68 555.098
9 2011-12 168.29 665.40
10 2012-13 171.51 852.12
11 2013-14 161.12 1015.66
12 2014-15 174.11 1164.36 Annexures 133
TABLE - 17 REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE OF THE FOREST DEPARTMENT FROM 2003-04 TO 2019-20 (In crores)
SI. NoYear Revenue Expenditure
13 2015-16 155.47 1253.81
14 2016-17 286.81 1391.25
15 2017-18 310.62 1425.31
16 2018-19 306.49 1536.22
17 2019-20 (Tentative) 168.84* 913.76**
Note: Government has changed the budget head of Forest Development Tax (FDT) from 2018-19. Earlier Receipts for FDT was classifed the Major Head of Commercial Tax Dept. From 2018-19 Government had classifed the FDT head of account under 0406--Forestry & Wildlife. In view of ThisReceiptsfromfordevelopmenttaxamountisincludedin2018-19revenucollection.
Source: *REVFRM Section,** Exp Budget Section 134 ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2019-20
TABLE - 18 FORMATION AND MAINTANANCE OF VFCS FORMED UNDER KSFMBC PROJECT
SI. VFCs EDCs Division No 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 Total 2009-10
1 Bagalakote 10 11 7 - 28 -
2 Bangalore (Rural) 9 4 - - 13 -
3 Bangalore (Urban) 3 5 - - 8 -
4 Belgaum 20 12 21 2 55 -
5 Bellary 14 9 8 - 31 -
6 Bhadravathi 9 12 16 - 37 -
7 Bidar 9 17 8 - 34 -
8 Bijapur 3 4 - - 7 -
9 Chamarajanagar 2 1 2 - 5 -
10 Chikkaballapur 14 5 - - 19 -
11 Chikmagalur 15 6 9 - 30 -
12 Chitradurga 17 8 12 - 37 -
13 Davanagere 10 13 10 - 33 -
14 Dharwad 5 11 1 - 17 -
15 Gadaga 10 9 8 - 27 -
16 Gokak 7 12 9 1 29 -
17 Gulbarga 11 17 10 - 38 -
18 Haliyal 14 11 13 2 40 -
19 Hassan 13 20 15 - 48 -
20 Haveri 13 22 14 1 50 -
21 Honnavar 21 13 10 3 47 -
22 Hunasur 10 16 6 - 32 -
23 Karwar 12 17 18 - 47 - Annexures 135
TABLE - 18 FORMATION AND MAINTANANCE OF VFCS FORMED UNDER KSFMBC PROJECT
SI. VFCs EDCs Division No 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 Total 2009-10
24 Kolar 9 6 2 - 17 -
25 Kollegal 11 12 7 1 31 -
26 Koppa 10 12 11 - 33 -
27 Koppala 10 1 8 - 19 -
28 Kundapur 11 16 11 - 38 -
29 Madikeri 6 11 16 - 33 -
30 Mandya 7 11 9 3 30 -
31 Mangalore 10 15 11 - 36 -
32 Mysore 8 6 4 - 18 -
33 Raichur 8 2 - - 10 -
34 Ramanagar 13 3 1 8 25 -
35 Sagar 8 16 13 1 38 -
36 Shivamogga 8 12 7 - 27 -
37 Sirsi 13 14 30 3 60 -
38 Tumkur 23 11 8 - 42 -
39 Virajpet 3 2 1 - 6 -
40 Yellapur 12 18 17 - 47 -
41 Bandipur WL - - - - - 22
42 Shettihalli WL - - - - - 13
43 Sharavathi WL - - - - - 8
44 Daroji Bear Sanctuary - - - - - 20
45 Ranebennur WL - - - - - 10
Total 421 423 353 25 1,222 73
Source: APCCF(Projects) 136 ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2019-20
TABLE - 19 DETAILS OF PUBLIC GRIEVENCES, RECEIPTS AND DISPOSAL FOR THE YEAR 2019-20 (In No’s.)
Receipts of No. of Balance of Public Grievances Public Grievence Balance as SI. Name of the cleared Grievances received Total on No Circle from as on from 31-03-2020 1-4-2019 to 31-03-2019 1-4-2019 to 31-03-2020 31-03-2020
1 Bengaluru 6 11 17 12 5
2 Belagavi 15 12 27 27 0
3 Ballari 18 11 29 21 8
4 Chamrajnagar 0 0 0
5 Chikkamagaluru 674 104 778 19 759
6 Dharwad 2 7 9 5 4
7 Kalaburgi 0 29 29 27 2
8 Hassan 0 35 35 6 29
9 Kanara 108 94 202 180 22
10 Kodagu 2 20 22 9 13
11 Mngaluru 23 45 68 42 26
12 Mysuru 4 7 11 10 1
13 Shivamogga 181 121 302 219 83
14 Mysuru(TP) 17 19 36 34 2
State Total 1050 515 1565 611 954 Source: Circle Reports Annexures 137 5.91 9.92 CONT.. 66.45 81.02 Area in Ha Nos Survey 747579 22.18 23 6.84 22 40.06 21 12.28 110 28.13 0.19 10 5.04 2929 56.66 4140 0.81 37 26.81 10.79 10.52 10.12 Date 13.08.2019 51 02.08.2019 56 02.08.2019 1 8.5 20.08.2019 19 order No. Section-4 Govt. FEE 126 FAF 2006 FEE 126 FAF FEE 3 FAF 2008 FEE 3 FAF FEE 06 FAF 2008 FEE 06 FAF 2008 FEE 38 FAF Village TABLE - 20 TABLE Honnekere Kabashi SalagadiManikoppa Kolagi 109 7.11 33 SEC 4 GAZETTED NOTIFICATIONS OF 2019-20 SEC 4 GAZETTED NOTIFICATIONS Division Circle Shivamogga Shivamogga Shivamogga Shivamogga Shivamogga Shivamogga Katagaru Shivamogga Shivamogga Year 1 2019-20 2 2019-20 3 2019-20 4 2019-20 Sl. No 138 ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2019-20 5.81 CONT.. 62.73 22.66 Area in Ha 189.94 273.31 176.04 Nos Survey 115,138,145, 158,163, 164,174 28, 12, 27, 16, 69, 77, 80, 93, 101, 92 37,72,83, 106,118, 168,7,14, 24,111, 122,88,89 23,28,32, 85,103,105, 18823 24.28 6548 23.59 14.77 6.88 Date 1.07.2019 08.07.2019 02.08.2019 186 08.07.2019 16.08.2019 22 10.07.2019 28 order No. Section-4 Govt. FEE 38 FAF 2019FEE 38 FAF 1 2019 FEE 36 FAF FEE 02 FAF 2008 FEE 02 FAF 2018 FEE 80 FAF FEE 37 FAF 2008 FEE 37 FAF 2019 FEE 39 FAF Village TABLE - 20 TABLE Alehalli Gandagatta ShedagaruBalur 68 24.28 SEC 4 GAZETTED NOTIFICATIONS OF 2019-20 SEC 4 GAZETTED NOTIFICATIONS Division Koppa Koppa Koppa Yadadal Circle Chikkamagaluru Chikkamagaluru Shivamogga Shivamogga Mundavalli Chikkamagaluru Shivamogga Shivamogga Tumbaramane Chikkamagaluru Chikkamagaluru Year 9 2019-20 10 2019-20 5 2019-20 8 2019-20 6 2019-20 7 2019-20 Sl. No Annexures 139 1.70 4.88 CONT.. 47.35 Area Area in Ha in Ha 251.32 259.00 9095.53 Nos Nos Survey Survey 41,43,47, 52,50 6,37,47,62 Date Date 1.07.2019 1.07.2019 163,46,85 1.07.2019 16.07.201926.6.2020 2 0 16.07.2019 6 Order No order No. Section-4 Govt. Section-17 Govt. FEE 30 FAF 2019 FEE 30 FAF FF29 F FEE 29 FAF 2019 FEE 29 FAF FEE 59 FAF 2018FEE 59 FAF 1 FEE 76 FAF 2018FEE 76 FAF 1 FEE 37 FAF 2019FEE 37 FAF 1 Village TABLE - 20 TABLE Village Kuve, Kalemane, Kalignadu Madhugundi TOTAL 1791.30 Dimbavalli TOTAL 9102.11 Dimbavalli SEC 4 GAZETTED NOTIFICATIONS OF 2019-20 SEC 4 GAZETTED NOTIFICATIONS Division Division Koppa Konodi SEC 17 GAZETTED NOTIFICATIONS OF 2019-20 SEC 17 GAZETTED NOTIFICATIONS Circle Circle Ballari Ballari North East Block Dharwad Dharwad Dharwad Dharwad Chikkamagaluru Chikkamagaluru Chikkamagaluru Chikkamagaluru Chikkamagaluru Year Year 2 2019-20 1 2019-20 SOURCE: APCCF(WORKING PLAN) 11 2019-20 12 2019-20 13 2019-20 Sl. No Sl. No 140 ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2019-20
TABLE - 21 OFFICERS ON DEPUTATION
SI. No Designation Nos.
1 Principal Chief Conservator of Forests 3
2 Addl. Principal Chief Conservator of Forests 14
3 Chief Conservator of Forests 11
4 Conservator of Forests 3
5 Deputy Conservator of Forests 23
6 Assistant Conservator of Forests 24
7 Range Forest Officers 48
Total 126
TABLE - 22 TRAINING DETAILS
Nos. SI. No Designation In State Out of State Foreign
1 Chief Conservator of Forests 5 50 -
2 Conservator of Forests 2 20 -
3 Deputy Conservator of Forests (IFS) 4 40 -
3 Deputy Conservator of Forests (SFS) 2 0 -
4 Assistant Conservator of Forests 15 47 -
5 Range Forest Officers - 71 -
Total 28 228 -
Source: APCCF (P & R) Annexures 141
TABLE - 23 DETAILS OF AUDIT REPORT
SI. No year Total Office Total paras Reference No.
1 2019-20 46 497 CR2/2019-20 to CR-54/2019-20
Source: Office of the PCCF(HOFF), Audit section
TABLE - 24 DETAILS OF LEGISLATURE ASSEMBLY /COUNCIL QUESTIONS (In No’s.)
Questions received Replies Submitted to Pendency of replies from Government Government to be furnished SI. No year LA LC LA LC LA LC
1 2019-20 182 102 182 102 0 0
Source:Office of the PCCF(HOFF), A7 Section 142 ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2019-20
TABLE - 25 DETAILS OF REVENUE (Rs in lakh)
Budget Estimates Accounts 2019-20 Revised Estimates 2017-18 (approved by govt)
Forest Forest Forest Revenue Revenue Revenue Development Development Development Fee. Fee. Fee.
123456
38500.00 49415.00 38500.00 49415.00 2000.00 29872.00
Source: FRM Section
TABLE - 26 DETAILS OF EXPENDITURE (Rs in lakh)
Accounts 2017-18 Revised Estimates 2018-19 Budget Estimates 2019-20
Capital Revenue Capital Revenue Capital Revenue
123456
999.46 141531.30 1696.00 159883.75 11696.00 154304.63 Source: Budget section. Annexures 143 47.99 68.89 Amount (in lakh) Total 5065 219.77 2772 233.04 3703 247.25 1053 1298 143.50 1095 1471 130.00 3840 227.94 Cases No. of Amount Disability (Pension) Permanent Human Death/ Cases No. of 14 15 16 17 18 0.92 0 1.46 Amount 0 - 10.30 13 Cases No. of 3.83 48 4.61 0 - 2.09 63 3.67 5 0.86 1.28 0 - 0 - 81361.47 5.70 0 - 0 - 19819.89 Amount Injury Property loss 8 1.46 13 0.64 6 0.96 Cases No. of Amount disability 9101112 Permananent Cases No. of TABLE - 27 TABLE 5.00 0 - 64.09 0 - 0 - 28.00 0 - 42.98 Amount 78 Human death Cases No. of 3.94 422.50 06.97 - 210.00 2 00.60 0 - 7 -2.15 1 00.22 214 -37.31 0 - 36042.48 10.12 0 - 0 - 12 33.48 2 8.00 0 - 15 26.01 8 43.00 2 11.45 30 12.87 13 33.01 735.50 0 - 8 9.26 66 2.52 0 - Amount 56 loss by wildlife during 2019-20 (01-04-2019 to 31-03-2019) Cattle Killed Cases No. of 5.59 60 3.60 1 5.00 0 - 11 1,1232,149 173 37185 4 17122 49203 12 14 4 23,4801,563 38.90 21321.29 029.13 - 21914.02 0 1 - 3.00 7 0 - 6 1.65 0 - 1 0.18 89.46 8835.55 7.38 5 341.88 25.00 0 2 5.10 - 0 - 40.33 0 - 0 - 85437.77 56.52 25 3.27 1 28.69 45 71.67 468 37.35 383 08.51 41 3.71 6 47.65 431 Amount 3598 2 4512 1 2336 1 1349 1246 1 3328 1 1063 Crop damage Cases No. of 20,951 234 circle Name of the Grand Total: Payment of ex-gratia for Crop damages, Cattle killed, Human Death, Permananent desability, Injury and Property Payment of ex-gratia for Crop damages, Cattle killed, Human Death, Permananent desability, 1 8 Gulbarga9 Kanara11 195 Kodagu 10.0512 Mangalore 59313 12 Mysuru 271 23.36 826 80 14 Shimoga 69240.47 504.49 0 - 0 - 20.49 0 - 0 - 74445.45 7 FDPY Mysuru 6 Dharwad 816 10 Hassan 4 Chamarajanagar 5 Chikmagalur 3 Bellary 126 2 Belgaum 1 Bangalore Source: Wild life Division Sl. No
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