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1. POLLAVARAM DAM
Unstarred Question 2483
24/11/2010
(a) whether the State Government of Andhra Pradesh is constructing the
Polavaram Dam in violation of Environmental and Forest Clearance such as
without taking mandatory public hearing etc;
(b) if so, the details thereof and reasons therefor;
(c) whether the Government has assessed the impact of dam on mangrove
forest of Godavari river and Coringa Bird Sanctuary;
(d) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken to protect the
mangrove forest and bird sanctuary;
(e) whether some other State Governments such as Orissa and Chattisgarh
have also voiced against construction of dam; and
(f) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken by the Government to
resolve the issue?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (SHRI
JAIRAM RAMESH)
(a)& (b) Environmental Clearance to the Polavaram Multipurpose project
was accorded on 25.10.2005, after following all the procedures in
accordance with Environment Impact Assessment Notification, 1994. The
Ministry has also issued the approval for diversion of forest land on
28.7.2010, subject to certain stipulations.
The Government of Andhra Pradesh has thereafter proposed the
construction of embankments on river Sileru and Saberi in Chattisgarh
and Orissa to avoid submergence in these States, which were not
considered during grant of Environmental Clearance in 2005. This issue
was considered by Expert Appraisal Committee in its meeting held in
February, 2009. While the Expert Appraisal Committee noted the Technical
feasibility in respect of construction of bunds/embankments on Sileru
and Saberi rivers, they also recommended requirement of public hearing
under the provisions of the Environment Impact Assessment Notification,
2006 in Orissa and Chattisgarh. Public hearing has not been conducted in
the States of Orissa and Chattisgarh as on date.
(c) &(d) As per the then Guidelines for grant of environmental
clearance, the impact assessment study was to be done covering seven
kilometers from the periphery of the project area. As mangrove forest
and Coringa Sanctuary are beyond seven kilometers, these were not
included in the environment impact study
(e) & (f) The Governments of Orissa and Chattisgarh have objected to the
construction of the Polavaram project as some areas in both the States
are coming under submergence and no public hearing were undertaken in
these States. While the matter is before Hon’ble Supreme Court of India,
the state governments could mutually settle it through negotiations.
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2. AGREEMENT ON CARBON EMISSION:
Unstarred Question 3186
9/12/2009
(a) whether the Government has held any discussion and signed any
agreement on carbon emission norms and Green Partnership with some of
the countries including United States of America in the recent past;
(b) if so, the details and the outcome thereof, country-wise;
(c) the benefits likely to accrue as a result of signing of these
agreements;
(d) whether India has asked the developed countries to transfer clean
technology to developing countries including India at affordable
cost;and
(e) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the developed
Countries thereto?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF THE STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF
ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (SHRI JAIRAM RAMESH)
(a)&(b) India has signed Memorandum of Understanding (Moll) on climate
change with Governments of Italy, Canada, Denmark, Norway and China
regarding cooperation on climate change including clean development
mechanism projects. No MoUs on climate change have been signed so far
with the United States of America, Sweden and European Union. While the
MoUs signed with Italy, Canada, Denmark and Norway are intended to
stimulate development and bilateral cooperation in the field of clean
development mechanism (CDM), the Agreement signed with China focuses on
promotion of mutual understanding and coordination of each other`s
position on climate change related issues including international
negotiations and bilateral cooperation in areas relating to energy
efficiency, renewable, power, clean coal and other sectors of mutual
interest.
(c) The Molls will help build confidence between India and partner
countries and promote development and implementation of COM projects as
well as coordination, mutual understanding and joint strategies on
climate change related issues.
(d)&(e) In pursuance of the Article 4.3 of the United Nations Framework
Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), India has been advocating
compliance of the provisions of Convention which enjoins upon the
developed countries to UNFCCC to provide finance and transfer of
technology to developing countries to enable them to respond to climate
change. The current negotiations are aimed, inter alia, at deciding
institutional arrangements for development and transfer of clean
technologies through technology cooperation and provision of financial
resources to developing countries to enable them to adapt to and
mitigate climate change. Parties are currently engaged in negotiations
under the UNFCCC and Kyoto Protocol in order to reach agreed outcomes at
the 15th Conference of Parties scheduled in Copenhagen in December 2009.
3. INTEGRATED COASTAL AREA DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
Unstarred Question 2117
2/12/2009
(a)Whether the Government has any proposal to implement the integrated
coastal area development programme in the State of Orissa;
(b)If so, the amount earmarked for the purpose;
(c)Whether the State Government of Orissa has sought additional funds
for implementing the said programme; and
(d)If so, the steps taken by the Government to provide the funds as
demanded by the State Government?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS(SHRI
JAIRAM RAMESH)
(a) & (b):The Project Preparation Facility component of the World Bank
assisted Integrated Coastal Zone Management project includes the
preparation of Integrated Coastal Zone Management Plan for the stretches
of Paradip-Dhamra and Gopalpur- Chilika and capacity building projects
in the area of coastal management in the State of Orissa. Under this
component an amount of Rs.40,40,000 has been earmarked for the State of
Orissa.
(c) & (d): The State Government of Orissa has not sought for any
additional fund for the project referred at para (a) and (b) above. |