Executive Summary:
The Lieutenant Governor of Delhi has constituted a Wetlands Authority for the conservation and management of wetlands in the Union Territory of Delhi. This action is taken in accordance with Rule 5 and Rule 7 of the Wetlands Conservation Management Rules 2017, as notified by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India. The notification is effective as of April 23, 2019.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Establishment of Wetlands Authority:**
* The Wetlands Authority is established for the conservation and management of wetlands in Delhi.
* **Authority Membership:**
* The authority consists of numerous members, including the Chief Secretary of Delhi (Chairperson), Vice Chairman of DDA, Secretary-in-Charge of the Department of Environment (Vice-Chairperson), and various other secretaries, commissioners, directors, and representatives from different departments and organizations.
* Experts nominated to the authority include: Sh. I.H. Khan (PCCF Retd.), Sh. Manu Bhatnagar (INTACH), Director (DTU), and Director (IARI).
Impact Analysis:
* **Department of Environment, Forests and Wildlife:**
* Impact: Responsible for implementing and overseeing the Wetlands Authority's activities.
* Action Required: Ensure the Wetlands Authority is functional and effective in conserving and managing wetlands.
* **Wetlands Authority Members:**
* Impact: Required to participate in the authority's meetings and contribute to the decision-making process.
* Action Required: Attend meetings, provide expertise, and actively engage in the conservation and management of wetlands.
* **General Public:**
* Impact: Benefits from the conservation and sustainable management of wetlands in Delhi.
* Action Required: Be aware of wetland conservation efforts and support initiatives to protect these ecosystems.
Key Entities Referenced
Wetlands Conservation Management Rules 2017: A set of rules notified by MoEFCC, Govt. of India, related to the conservation and management of wetlands.
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC): The Indian government ministry that notified the Wetlands Conservation Management Rules 2017.
Delhi Wetlands Authority: An authority constituted by the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi for the conservation and management of wetlands in the Union Territory of Delhi.
Delhi Jal Board: A government agency responsible for water supply in Delhi.
Delhi Pollution Control Committee: A committee responsible for the prevention, control and abatement of pollution in Delhi.
Geo Spatial Data Limited (GSDL): A data provider organisation. Managing Director of GSDL is a member of Delhi Wetlands Authority.
Archaeological Survey of India: Indian government agency attached to the Ministry of Culture that is responsible for archaeological research and the conservation and preservation of cultural monuments in the country.
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh: Location of regional office of Ministry of Environment, Forest Climate Change.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FORESTS AND WILDLIFE
NOTIFICATION
Delhi, 23rd, April, 2019
No. F.1(07)/DPGS/C.Case/2017-18/9397-9429.— In exercise of the powers conferred by Rule (5) and
Rule(7) of the Wetlands (Conservation & Management) Rules 2017 notified by MoEF&CC, Govt. of India vide GSR
1203(E) dated 26th September, 2017, the Lt. Governor of Delhi is pleased to constitute Wetlands Authority for the
purpose of the conservation and management of wetland for the Union Territory of Delhi consisting of the following
members:-
i. Chief Secretary, Delhi Chairperson
ii. Vice Chairman, DDA Member, Ex-officio
iii. The Secretary-in-Charge of the Department of Environment Vice-Chairman
iv. Pr. Secretary-in-Charge PWD Member, Ex-officio
v. The Secretary-in-Charge of the Department of Urban Development Member, Ex-officio[PART IV DELHI GAZETTE : EXTRAORDINARY 3
vi. The Commissioner-cum-Secretary-in-Charge of the Department of Development Member, Ex-officio
vii. CEO, Delhi Jal Board Member, Ex-officio
viii. The Secretary-in-Charge of the Department of Fisheries Member, Ex-officio
ix. The Secretary-in-Charge of the Department of Irrigation & Flood Control Member, Ex-officio
x. The Secretary-in-Charge of the Department of Tourism Member, Ex-officio
xi. The Secretary-in-Charge of the Departments of Revenue Member, Ex-officio
xii. Principal Chief Conservator of Forest, Delhi Member, Ex-officio
xiii. Managing Director, Geo Spatial Data Limited (GSDL) Member, Ex-officio
xiv. Member Secretary, Delhi Pollution Control Committee Member, Ex-officio
xv. Member Secretary, Biodiversity Board of UT Member, Ex-officio
xvi. Commissioner of MCD(North, South and East) Member, Ex-officio
xvii. Head of Delhi unit of CGWB Member, Ex-officio
xviii. Secretary, Delhi Cantonment Board Member, Ex-officio
xix. Addl. PCCF of the regional office of Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Member, Ex-officio
Change, Lucknow
xx. Director, Delhi Zoo Member, Ex-officio
xxi. Superintendent, Archaeologist, Archaeological Survey of India Member, Ex-officio
xxii. Director, Environment Member, Ex-officio
xxiii. Conservator of Forest/CEO(DPGS) Member Secretary
The following members are nominated as experts :-
(i) Sh. I.H. Khan, PCCF (Retd.)
(ii) Sh. Manu Bhatnagar, INTACH
(iii) Director, DTU/Representative of DTU
(iv) Director, IARI/Representative of IARI
By Order and in the Name of
Lt. Governor of the National Capital Territory of Delhi,
MADHUP VYAS, Secy. (Env. & Forest)
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