The importance of Wetlands has initially been highlighted mainly on account of their recognition as important waterfowl habitats and a convention in wetlands of International importance (RAMSAR-1971). The Ministry of Environment and Forest (MOEF) of Government of India has recognized the conservation and Management of Wetlands in India and it has taken steps to protect them. A National Wetland management committee has been constituted with a view to advice the Government on the policy and measures to be taken and selection of wetlands for conservation and management. The MOEF has also recognized the Bhoj Wetland as a wetland of national importance and it identified for conservation and management.
A major project " Lakes Bhopal Conservation & Management Project"has been undertaken by Bhoj Wetland Project, Environmental Planning and Coordination Organisation (EPCO) on the behalf of the Housing & Environment Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh with a financial support of JBIC Japan.
Brief Information:
LAKES BHOPAL CONSERVATION
& MANAGEMENT PROJECT
A.
Date of
agreement
-
28
February 1995
B.
Contract
period
-
12 April
2002
C.
Project
implementation period
-
April 1995
to March 2001
(Extended upto March 2002)
D.
Project
Cost
-
247.02
Crore (8300 million yen)
1. Loan
Amount by JBIC ( 85%)
-
7055
million yen
(exchange rate 1 Rs. = 3.36 yen)
2. State
Government Contribution
-
Rs. 370.5
million (1245 million yen)
3.
Expenditure of State Govt. before 01.04.1995
-
Rs. 243.7
million
4. Project
Expenditure from 01.04.1995 to 31.05.2001 (in
Indian Rupees)
-
Rs. 1006.5
million
5. Project
Expenditure from 01.04.1995 to 31.05.2001
(Commitment procedure in yen)
-
Rs. 187.38
million yen
Project Status
SubProject
Status
in%
Dredging & Desilting
On going
97%
Deepening & Widening of Spill Channel
Completed
100%
Restoration of Takia Island
Completed
100%
Catchment Area Treatment - Afforestation
On going
97%
Catchment Area Treatment- check dams/cascades/silt traps
Completed
100%
Prevention of Pollution- Sewerage Scheme & Garland Drain
The importance of Wetlands has initially been highlighted mainly on account of their recognition as important waterfowl habitats and a convention in wetlands of International importance (RAMSAR-1971). The Ministry of Environment and Forest (MOEF) of Government of India has recognized the conservation and Management of Wetlands in India and it has taken steps to protect them. A National Wetland management committee has been constituted with a view to advice the Government on the policy and measures to be taken and selection of wetlands for conservation and management. The MOEF has also recognized the Bhoj Wetland as a wetland of national importance and it identified for conservation and management.
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