One year on: a summary of the Ministrys major initiatives on environment, forests and wildlife in 2009-2010

It has been the continued endeavour of the Ministry of Environment and Forests to strengthen the policy and regulatory frameworks that govern the environment and forests of the country. Over the last one year, various measures, both institutional and legislative, have been initiated or given a renewed impetus. Numerous initiatives have moved from the
conceptual stage to implementation, while many other new concepts have been introduced. In 2009-10, the Ministry started a number of initiatives and gave renewed impetus to several existing programmes. A summary of the key initiatives in 2009-10 is presented in the this report.