2. Introduction
The Ministry of Environment & Forests (MoEF) is the
nodal agency in the administrative structure of the
Central Government for the planning, promotion
and co-ordination
The Ministry also serves as the nodal agency in the
country for the
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP),
South Asia Co-operative Environment Programme
(SACEP),
International Centre for Integrated Mountain
Development (ICIMOD)
3. Objective
Ministry oversees the implementation of India's
environmental and forestry policies and
programmes.
While implementing the policies and
programmes
Ministry is guided by the principle of
sustainable development and enhancement
of human well-being.
4. Sustainable development (SD)
Sustainable development (SD) is the
development that meets the needs of
present without compromising the ability of
future generations to meet their own
needs.
5. Programmes
1.National River Conservation Plan
2.Ecomark Scheme of India (ECOMARK) - Ecomark Labelling
3.National Afforestation Programme: A Participatory Approach to Sustainable
Development of Forests
4.National Action Programme to Combat Desertification
5.Grants-in-aid Scheme for Voluntary Agencies
6. Role
Conservation of the country's natural resources
by implementing policies related to --
Lakes and rivers,
Biodiversity, forests and wildlife,
Welfare of animals,
Prevention of pollution
7. Duties of MoEF
Conservation and survey of flora, fauna, forests and
wildlife
Prevention and control of pollution
Afforestation (the process of planting trees, or
sowing seeds, in a barren land devoid of any trees
to create a forest ) and regeneration of degraded
areas
Protection of the environment and
Ensuring the welfare of animals
8. Introduction
The Administration Division of the Ministry of Environment and Forest consist of following Departments and sections:
Establishment
Personnel-I (P.I)
Personnel-II (P.II)
Personnel-III (P.III)
Public Grievances Cell
Circulars
General Administration
General Administration
Parliamentary matters
Protocol Section
CR Section
General Coordination
Coordination with Division
Internal work study unit (IWSU)
RTI Cell
16. Organization
At the National level, the organization includes
Director General of Forests
Special Secretary to the Government of India
Additional Director General of Forests,
Inspector General of Forests,
Deputy Inspector General of Forests, and Assistant Inspector General of
Forests in the Ministry of Environment & Forests, New Delhi
It is supported by Regional Offices headed by Additional
Principal Chief Conservator of Forests/ Chief Conservator of Forests.