SlNo.
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Success indicator
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Description
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Definition
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Measurement
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General Comments
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1
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[1.1.1] Seedlings raised in nurseries
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Raising of healthy seedlings is key to success of plantations
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Seedlings to be planted in the field are raised in various nurseries of the Department
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Seedlings raised in various nurseries of the Department would be counted
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Seedlings raised in various nurseries should be healthy and of good quality. Source of data - Principal Chief Conservator of Forests Office
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2
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[1.1.2] Survival rate of seedlings planted
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Survival of the seedlings planted depends on the quality of seedlings,and regular weeding of the plantation
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The seedlings established without dying back or wilting after certain weeks after planting
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The survival rate of the seedlings is how many of them are well established out of the total number of seedlings planted.planted. It is expressed mostly in %
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A good survival rate of seedlings is one important key to a successful plantation. Source of data - Principal Chief Conservator of Forests Office
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3
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[1.2.1] Extent of area afforested
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Area under well stocked forest cover will increase through plantation on wastelands/degraded forests
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New areas to be covered under forest through plantations
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Afforested areas will be surveyed, measured and mapped. Geo-coordinates will be recorded for such areas
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New areas must be selected for afforestation. Source of data - Principal Chief Conservator of Forests Office
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4
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[1.3.1] Extent of existing forest enriched.
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Regular maintenance of older plantations is required for achieving high survival percentage and optimum growth
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Removing unwanted weeds and planting in the vacancy or gap
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Weeding and vacancy filling gets confirmed if plantation is found healthy and fast growing with high survival percentage
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Weeding and vacancy filling must be done at regular intervals. Source of data - Principal Chief Conservator of Forests Office
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5
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[1.4.1] Weeding and vacancy filling
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A new mutually beneficial relationship is established between the forests, the people and the State through VFDCs/EDCs
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Peoples participation in various projects and schemes can be judged by VFDCs/EDCs involvement in forestry works
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Number of VFDCs/EDCs actively participating in forestry activities as well as total members - male and female - in these committees will reflect the extent of people's participation in enrichment, protection and sustainable management of the forests
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VFDCs/EDCs participation and involvement in various forestry works must be encouraged and facilitated. Source of data - Principal Chief Conservator of Forests Office
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6
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[1.5.1] VFDCs/ EDCs involved in afforestation
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People's participation is one important feature of JFM for better management of forests and afforestation programme.
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Local communities in the form of committees such as VFDCs/EDCs are made as stakeholders in forest management mechanism
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How many VFDCs/EDCs are involved in afforestation programme under NAP
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Community involvement is required for better forest management which helps in inculcating a sense of ownership of forests to the public. Source of data - Principal Chief Conservator of Forests Office & Forest Development Agencies
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7
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[1.5.2] Training and other capacity building activity given to various stakeholders under JFM
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Awareness and education on forest management is essential for sensitization of the people as well as efficient functioning of forest staffs
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Sensitization of the public towards different afforestation techniques through training and awareness campaigns
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Training and capacity building programme should be organised as much as possible
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Conservation and management of forests could be satisfactory only when supplemented by the technical skills and public supports. Source of data - Principal Chief Conservator of Forests Office & Forest Development Agencies
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8
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[2.1.1] Extent of the forests covered
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Afforestation of degraded forest by seedling planting and quality of the forests improves substantially by ANR
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The extent of forest covered under AR and enrichment plantation through ANR
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Areas regenerated by planting seedlings through AR and areas enriched through ANR are surveyed, measured and mapped with Geo-coordinates
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Open and degraded forests will improve by this. Source of data - Principal Chief Conservator of Forests Office
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9
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[2.1.2] Weeding and vacancy filling
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Regular maintenance of the forests covered under ANR is required for achieving high survival perecentage and optimum growth in growing stock
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Removing unwanted weeds and planting in the vacancy or gap
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Weeding and vacancy filling gets confirmed if the forest is found well stocked with healthy growth of seedlings planted and existing trees
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Weeding and vacancy filling must be done at regular intervals. Source of data - Principal Chief Conservator of Forests Office
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10
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[2.2.1] Extent of area afforested inside forest area
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Area under under well stocked forest will increase through plantation on degraded forest and enrichment planting to improve the quality of forest
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The degraded forest will be afforested by AR Scheme whereas improvement of quality of forest will be done by ANR
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Area covered by AR and ANR are surveyed, measured and mapped with geo-coordinates
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Open/degraded forest will be improved and at the same time quality of existing forest will be enriched. Source of data - National Bamboo Mission, Office of CF (Central Circle)
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11
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[2.2.2] Extent of older plantation maintained
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Regular maintenance of older plantation is required for acheiveing high survival percentage and optimum growth
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Removing unwanted weeds and planting in the vacancy/gap
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Weeding and vacancy filling get confirmed if the forest/plantation is found healthy and fast growing
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Weeding and vacancy filling must be done at regular interval. Source of data - National Bamboo Mission, Office of CF (Central Circle)
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12
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[2.2.3] Enrichment of bamboo area outside forest
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Quality of bamboo forest improves substantially by enrichment planting
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ANR planting of bamboo seedlings in the existing bamboo forest to improve the quality of stock and is mostly carried out outside notified forest
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Areas enriched through enrichment planting are surveyed measured and mapped with geo-coordinates
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open and degraded bamboo forest mostly used for domestic supply by locals will be improved by this. Source of data - National Bamboo Mission, Office of CF (Central Circle)
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13
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[2.2.4] VFDCs involved in afforestation activity under NBM
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Mutually beneficial relationship is established between the forest, the people and the state through VFDCs/EDCs
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Peoples participation in afforestation scheme under NBM can be judged by VFDCs/EDCs involvement in forestry works
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Numbers of VFDCs actively participating in forestry activities as well as total members - male and female
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VFDCs/EDCs involvement and participation in various forestry works must be encouraged and facilitated. Source of data - National Bamboo Mission, Office of CF (Central Circle)
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14
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[2.3.1] Medicinal plantation maintained
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Regular maintenance of medicinal plantation is required for high survival percentage and optimum growth
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Removal of unwanted weeds and casualty filling in the vacancy or gap
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Weeding and vacancy filling are important activities for maintenance of older plantation
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Weeding and vacancy filling must be done at regular intervals. Source of data - Principal Chief Conservator of Forests Office
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15
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[3.1.1] Length created
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Cleared area or line to break spreading of jungle fire from one place to another
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Fire break created to prevent outbreak of fire
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Approximately 4m wide cleared of vegetation as long as required
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Fire line is an essential man-made intervention for effective protection of forest from fire outbreak. Source of data - Principal Chief Conservator of Forests Office
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16
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[3.2.1] Length maintained
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maintenance of fireline is required for forest/plantation protection
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Total length of firelines created in the plantation or forest
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Length is measured in kilometres with survey equipments
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Creation of firelilne at relevant location is very essential. Source of data - Principal Chief Conservator of Forests Office
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17
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[3.3.1] Labourers engaged
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Fire watchers are engaged to promptly report the incidence of fire and take all measures to extinguished the fire
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Fire watchers to be engaged on daily basis
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Fire watchers a re engaged on a daily basis for a few months of dry season in a year and posted at locations which are fire prone area
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Forest fire is a big problem and it can be tackled in this manner. Source of data - Principal Chief Conservator of Forests Office
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18
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[3.4.1] Ranges covered by Protection Division
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Intensive and regular patrolling in the forest which are vulnerable to biotic interference is required
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Forest ranges patrolled by forest protection staff under different territorial division
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Forest areas in various ranges will be identified for patrolling and if needed assistance of territorial field staff or district police may be taken
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Maximum number of forest ranges will be covered under regular patrolling. Source - Protection Division, Aizawl
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19
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[4.3.2] Training to Local community/VFDC Members
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Capacity building and awareness campaign is given to locals/VFDC members to sensitize them towards the importance of environmental protection
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Educating the locals about different afforestation skills and guidelines of the program
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Total number of training conducted for locals/VFDC members within a year
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Sensitization of local community for forest protection is very much essential. Source of data - Principal Chief Conservator of Forests Office and State Forest Development Agency
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20
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[5.1.1] Divisions to cover
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Focus will be on preparation of working plans for ensuring sustainable management of the forests
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Divisions having approved working plans
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Emphasis will be made to cover maximum numbers of forest divisions under approved working plans
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Approved working plans will help in smooth functioning of the Divisions. Source of data - Working Plan Officer, North & South
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21
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[5.2.1] No of divisions implementing Working Plans
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Focus will be on preparation of working plans for ensuring sustainable management of the forests
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Divisions target for preparing approved working plans
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Emphasis will be made to cover maximum numbers of forest divisions under approved working plan
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Approved working plans will help in smooth functioning of the divisions. Source of data - Working Plan Officer, North & South
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22
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[5.3.1] Setting up and strengthening of value addition center
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Value addition to forest produce will ensure additional income to VFDCs/EDCs
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Establishing centres for value addition to forest produce which will help in employment generation and community development
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Bamboo value addition centre – a centre of excellence – is set up at Lengpui. Strengthening of this centre is to be taken up and more such centres may come up in future
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Value addition centres to be setup after proper resource and market study. Source of data - Planning Cell of PCCF Office
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23
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[6.1.1] Implementation of WL Management/Conservation Plan
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Management of Protected areas has been made as per plan prepared by efficient manager to protect,conserve and develop Sanctuaries or National Parks on scientific lines
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Every management/conservation plan has a prescribed period or time during which the Protected area is to be managed
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Time period of 10/15 0r 20 yrs as the case may be
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Except under circumstances beyond control the manager of Conservation area should not deviate from the Conservation/Management plan without approval of the Chief Wildlife Warden. Source of data - Conservator of Forests (Wildlife) & DCF (Wildlife)
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24
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[6.1.2] Additional Division covered
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Additional Divisions to be covered in addition to Divisions/Sanctuaries/National Parks implementing approved conservation/management plan
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Divisions for which wildlife conservation/management plan is to be prepared
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Number of additional divisions to be covered under such plan
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Wildlife conservation/management plan is required for sustainable management of protected areas. Source of data - Conservator of Forests (Wildlife) & DCF (Wildlife)
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25
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[6.2.1] Seedlings planted
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Plantation of fruit bearing species will attract birds
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Number of seedlings of fruit bearing species planted in protected areas
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Seedlings will be planted at suitable locations in protected areas as per approved management plan
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Plantation of fruit bearing species will contribute to wildlife habitat improvement. Source of data - DCF (Wildlife) & DFOs under Wildlife Divisions
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26
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[6.3.1] No of watch tower constructed
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Watch tower will be constructed to check poaching and to ensure that there is no damage to wildlife and their habitats
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Facility constructed for the protection of wildlife and their habitat
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Such facility will be created as per assessment made in approved management plan/working plans
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Hunting and poaching will be kept in check. Source of data - Conservator of Forests (Wildlife) & DCF (Wildlife)
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27
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[6.3.2] No of check gate constructed
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Check gate will be constructed to check poaching and to ensure that there is no damage to wildlife and their habitats
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Facility constructed for the protection of wildlife and their habitat and to check illegal transit of hunted animals and forest produce
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Such facility will be created as per assessment made in approved management plan/working plans
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Hunting and poaching will be kept in check. Source of data - Conservator of Forests (Wildlife) & DCF (Wildlife)
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28
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[6.4.1] No. of water tanky constructed
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Watch tanky will be constructed to provide water and saltlick to wild animals in the protected areas
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Provision of water through construction of water tanky to wildlife is one important activity of habitat improvement
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Such facility will be constructed as per the approved conservation/management plan
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Habitat improvement is a must for wildlife management under protected areas. Source of data - Conservator of Forests (Wildlife) & DCF (Wildlife)
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29
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[6.5.1] Communities involved
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Each village or locality forms a community. The community may be big or small depending on the size of households or families residing in the village or town.
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Community in Mizoram is a cohesive,united and caste-less one and every individuals are eligible for engagement in the WL conservation
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Community involvement is a key to success for conservation of Wildlife, which has been received from locals,reputed NGOs like Young Mizo Association (YMA),Association for Environment Protection(ASEP) etc
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Community involvement is a key to success for conservation of Wildlife, as the Mizos enjoys close-knit society in which every citizen can partake in wildlife and environmental management. Source of data - DCF (Wildlife) & DFOs under Wildlife Divisions
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30
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[6.5.2] Individuals trained in awareness campaign
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Locals are also to be trained for inculcation of importance of wildlife and forest
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Total number of locals trained under such training and awareness campaigns
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Focus will be on the training of locals
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Awareness campaign is a very important activity for sensitization of the locals to get involved in wildlife management. Source of data - DCF (Wildlife) & DFOs under Wildlife Divisions
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31
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[6.6.1] Wetlands covered
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Wetlands will be developed and maintained for attracting migratory birds and providing habitats to wildlife. Wetlands provide home for flora and fauna including micro organisms, threatened plants and animals
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The extent of two wetlands covered under development and maintenance schemes sanctioned by the Wetland Division in the Ministry of E & F, GOI
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Two wetlands – Tamdil and Palak – are currently being developed and maintained by the department
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Wetlands development and maintenance shall be supplemented by developing ecotourism at these sites. Source of data - CF (Wildlife), DCF (LADC) and DFO, Aizawl
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32
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[8.2.1] Number of externally aided project implement
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The project implemented in the state for which financial support is received from external organisation
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The externally aided project under implementation in the State during the current financial year
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Number of such kind of projects under implementation in the State
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It is very desirable to seek financial support from firms/organisations to resolve probable financial constraint in State Plan/CSS. Source of data - Planning Cell, PCCF Office
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33
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[8.2.2] Number of buildings constructed
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The buildings constructed under externally aided projects for Presidential and office buildings which motivates the staff for better performances
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A number of office and residential buildings constructed under externally aided project
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Requirement of buildings will be assessed properly. Construction will be as per approved plans and estimates
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Buildings will be constructed as per the requirement. Source of data - Planning Cell, PCCF Office
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34
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[9.1.1] Strengthening of GIS Cell
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Setting up of GIS Cell is the utmost importance for generating maps and data based on reliable GPS data
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The extent and location of plantations and other forestry activity could be monitored from the GIS unit
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The assessment/measurement of plantation area, location of RF, PA and other related matters essential for effective forest management could be obtained
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GIS intensifies effective implementation of forestry activities. Source of data - GIS, PCCF Office
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35
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[9.2.1] Range boundaries digitized
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The boundaries of Forest Ranges are to be digitized using GIS
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The digitization of range boundaries helps in locating of important sites and hence in the efficient management of forest
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Number of ranges areas digitized
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This will help in effective and efficient planning and implementation of various schemes/programmes. Source of data - GIS, PCCF Office
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36
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[9.2.2] Digitization of Reserved Forest
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Digitization of RF and other notified forest helps in survey and demarcation of the area
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Digitized RF boundaries is produced from reliable satellite imaginary
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Assessment of area, distance of RF could be easily done from digitized RF boundaries
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Scientific management of Forest could not be achieved without precise and reliable satellite mapping. Source of data - GIS, PCCF Office
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37
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[9.2.3] Digitization of Protected areas
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The boundaries of Protected Areas are to be digitized using GIS
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The boundaries of Protected Areas are to be digitized using GIS. This will help in locating vulnerable sites, fire prone areas etc. within protected areas
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Number of protected areas digitized
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This will help in effective and efficient planning and implementation of various schemes/programmes. Source of data - GIS, PCCF Office
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38
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[9.3.1] Procurement of computers for divisions/ranges
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Computers are to be procured in all the ranges and divisions
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Computers are to be procured in all the ranges and divisions
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Number of computers procured and number of ranges covered
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This will help in efficient functioning of range level administration by utilization of IT. Source of data - General Branch, PCCF Office
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39
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[9.3.2] Supply of GPS handset to Divisions
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GPS set are to be procured in all the ranges and divisions
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GPS set helps in survey and mapping of important locations in forest management
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Number of GPS set procured and number of ranges covered
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This will help in efficient functioning of forest management. Source of data - General Branch, PCCF Office
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40
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[10.1.1] Guidelines for harvest and sale of private bamboo
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The guidelines provides scientific management of bamboo plantation on non forest areas
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It helps in scientific felling of bamboo plantation for private individual
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Private bamboo planters earned livelihood support with sustainable management of bamboo forest
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More technical and effective value addition process is required. Source of data - General Branch, PCCF Office
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41
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[10.2.1] No. of beneficiaries under bamboo trade of NLUP
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The flagship program (New Land Use Policy) - NLUP of the current Ministry in the State is being implemented under Forest Department also
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The beneficiaries opted bamboo plantation trade under E&F Department for which a proper work program is formulated with proper financial target
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Number of beneficiaries under bamboo trade
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Locals are persuade to take up bamboo plantation under NLUP for sustainable economic improvement. Source of data - CF (R&D) & DFO, Forest Resources Division
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42
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[10.2.2] No. of training given to NLUP beneficiaries
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Technical support is to be provided to the beneficiaries under E&F Department
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Technical training is conducted by technical staff of E&F Department to disseminate technical skills for raising, maintenance, harvest and marketing of bamboo plantation
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The number of individuals covered under such training
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Educating locals covered under NLUP is a must for a proper management of bamboo plantation. Source of data - CF (R&D) & DFO, Forest Resources Division
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43
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[10.3.1] Strengthening of bamboo model value addition center
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Value addition to forest produce will ensure additional income to VFDCs/EDCs
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Establishing and strengthening of such centres for value addition to forest produce which will help in employment generation and community development
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Bamboo value addition centre – a centre of excellence – is set up at Lengpui. More such centres may come up in future
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Value addition centres to be setup after proper resource and market study. Source of data - Planning Cell, PCCF Office
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44
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[11.1.1] Number of water monitoring stations
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Monitoring of quality of water is being done regularly by Mizoram Pollution Control Board
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The test of quality of water is to assess how much impurities are present in the water and to plan a solution
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Number of monitoring stations for water quality
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Monitoring of quality of water sample available in the State is important for planning effective measures to improve the same. Source of data - Mizoram Pollution Control Board
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45
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[11.1.2] Frequency of water quality monitored
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Monitoring of quality of water is being done regularly by Mizoram Pollution Control Board
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The test of quality of water is to assess how much impurities are present in the water and to plan a solution
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Frequency of monitoring of water quality
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Monitoring of quality of water sample available in the State is important for planning effective measures to improve the same. Source of data - Mizoram Pollution Control Board
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46
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[11.1.3] Additional water sample test
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Mizoram Pollution Control Board conducted random sample tests for water regularly in addition to each regular water quality monitoring
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Collection of random water sample is being done from water holes/water point in local area. This gives more comprehensive data for monitoring of water quality
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How many water sample are collected randomly for such random test
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Collection of random water sample is being done from water holes/water point in local area. This gives more comprehensive data for monitoring of water quality. Source of data - Mizoram Pollution Control Board
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47
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[11.1.4] Number of air monitoring stations
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Monitoring of quality of air is being done regularly by Mizoram Pollution Control Board
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The test of quality of air is to assess how much impurities are present in the air and to plan a solution
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Number of monitoring stations for air quality
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Monitoring of quality of air sample available in the State is important for planning effective measures to improve the same. Source of data - Mizoram Pollution Control Board
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48
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[11.1.5] Frequency of air quality monitored
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Monitoring of quality of air is being done regularly by Mizoram Pollution Control Board
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The test of quality of air is to assess how much impurities are present in the air and to plan a solution
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Frequency of monitoring of air quality
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Monitoring of quality of air in the State is important for planning effective measures to improve the same. Source of data - Mizoram Pollution Control Board
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49
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[11.2.1] Awareness generation campaigns and programs organised
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Inculcation of responsibility for environmental protection to students and general public is focused
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Sensitization of the public towards the importance of forest and wildlife conservation
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To how much degree the general public could be mobilized for participation in environmental cause by giving awareness
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Awareness campaigns are one of the effective tools for changing the mindset of the public. Source of data - Mizoram Pollution Control Board & Forest Extension Division
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50
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[11.2.2] Educational Institutions covered
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Various schools, colleges and other educational institutes that will be covered
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Various schools, colleges and other educational institutes that will be covered
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Number of schools, colleges and other educational institutes covered under such campaigns
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These actions will leave a strong impact and provide long term gains towards sustainability. Source of data - Mizoram Pollution Control Board & Forest Extension Division
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51
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[11.2.3] Number of Eco CLubs and Environmental NGOS engaged
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Activities of Eco-clubs and NGOs engaged in environmental awareness building and education
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Activities of Eco-clubs and NGOs engaged in environmental awareness building and education
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Number of such activities carried out
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These actions will leave a strong impact and provide long term gains towards sustainability. Source of data - Mizoram Pollution Control Board & Forest Extension Division
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