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Annexure-‘J’(Ref: Agenda Note for‘‘Executive Committee Meeting”scheduled for 10-02-2010)DRAFTOPERATIONALGUIDELINESFORConservation, Protection,Regeneration, Development andManagement of Forests, WildlifeHabitats and EnvironmentalServicesUNDERC A M P A(Compensatory Afforestation FundManagement and Planning Authority)

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XXII.XXIII.XXIV.XXV.XXVI.XXVII.Capacity Building Strategies 15 15Payment of Wages 15 15Records to be maintained 16 16Right to Information Act (RTI) and Proactivedisclosure16 17Public Vigilance and Social Audit 17 18Updating of Operational Guidelines 18 18AppendicesI Proforma for utilization certificate 19 19IIProforma for Annual Plan of Operation(APO) of the Project Proposals alongwith20 28seven (7) formsIII & IIIA Proforma for Monthly Progress Report 29 30IV Proforma for Nursery Journal 31 31V Proforma for Plantation Journal 32 32VIForest Department Rate schedule(F.O. No: 91 of 26-09-2005)33 45VII-‘A’ toVII-‘H’Plantation Models with Financial Forecast 46 53I) INTRODUCTIONUnder the provisions of Jammu and Kashmir Forest (Conservation) Act 1997,(FCA,1997) and in compliance of relevant orders of Hon’ble Supreme Courtwhenever any forest land is diverted for non forest use, compensations in terms ofthe Net Present Value (NPV), Compensatory Afforestation (CA), wildlife developmentand other activities are paid by the user agencies. All these monies are beingcollected as CAMPA fund. In order to manage these funds, the Govt. of Jammu andKashmir has constituted State, Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management andPlanning Authority (CAMPA) under SRO 354.To make good the loss of natural resources and environmental servicesincurred due to removal of trees and other vegetation on account of diversion offorest land under FCA, the amount received on account of NPV, CA and othercharges is to be ploughed back through compensatory afforestation, regeneration,wildlife development and other allied activities.II) AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF CAMPACAMPA shall seek to promote:Operational_Guidelines_date_09_FEB___Page_1-193169240145820284844.doc. Page No: 4

a) conservation, protection, regeneration and management of existingnatural forests;b) conservation, protection and management of wildlife and its habitatwithin and outside protected area including the consolidation of theprotected areas;c) compensatory afforestation;d) environmental services, which include:-i. Provision of goods such as wood, non-timber forest products, fuel,fodder and water, and provision of services such as grazing, tourism,wildlife protection and life support.ii. Regulating services such as climate regulation, disease control, floodmoderation, detoxification, carbon sequestration and health of soils, airand water regimes;iii. Non-material benefits obtained from ecosystems, spiritual,recreational, aesthetic, inspirational, educational and symbolic; andiv. Supporting such other services necessary for the production ofecosystem services, biodiversity, nutrient cycling and primaryproduction.Operational_Guidelines_date_09_FEB___Page_1-193169240145820284844.doc. Page No: 5

e) Research, training and capacity building.III) StrategiesApart from this the other objectives will include:-1) Protection and conservation of natural resources through activeparticipation/involvement of people2) Checking land degradation, depreciation and loss of bio-diversity3) Ecological restoration, environmental conservation and ecodevelopment4) Improve quality of life and self sustenance aspect of people in andaround forest areas5) Prevention of land degradation by adoption of appropriate soil andwater conservation measures6) To strengthen the natural resource base of rural livelihood andcreate assets in rural areasThe strategies inter-alia comprise:-a) The highly degraded/degraded areas shall form the priority areas fortaking up afforestation and allied works.b) The areas prone to intense biotic pressure shall get preference.c) The areas nearer the habitations and prone to encroachment shall also begiven priority.d) As far as possible, larger areas shall be taken up for treatment for a fiveyear period of continuous working to ensure judicious use of resourcesand manpower.e) Consolidation of treatment through effective project approach with properchoice of treatment measures will be ensured.f) Emphasis will be laid on sustainability of treatment measures.g) Focus will be to enhance development of wood, non-timber forest produce(NTFP), fodder, water, grazing, tourism, wildlife protection and life supportmeasures.h) Services such as climate regulation, disease control, flood moderation,carbon sequestration shall be promoted along with health of soil, air andwater.i) Due emphasis shall be laid on research, training and capacity building.Operational_Guidelines_date_09_FEB___Page_1-193169240145820284844.doc. Page No: 6

j) All buildings constructed under CAMPA shall have the provision ofrainwater harvesting and incorporation of other green buildingtechnologies.IV) Implementing Agencies1. Divisional Forest Officers (DFOs Territorials) under the administrativeand monitoring control of respective CFs and CCFs2. DFOs Social Forestry under the administrative and monitoring control ofrespective Regional Directors and Director in respect of Social ForestryDepartment3. Wildlife Wardens under the administrative and monitoring control ofrespective CFs Wildlife and Pr. CCF Wildlife/ Chief Wildlife Warden inrespect of protected areas (PA) network4. CCF (FCA) and Nodal Officer, CF-Project Co-ordinator CAMPA,respective CFs and CCFs/Head of the Departments for monitoring,inspection and evaluation5. Work and activities in the field shall be executed through people’sparticipation by forming ‘Vigilance and Monitoring Committees’ (VMCs) atvillage level.V) Project areas, planning and project implementation.1. Areas for execution of work and activities under CAMPA shall be selected inconsonance with contents of Strategies outlined in para III.2. The extent of area and quantum of work shall be taken up by eachimplementing agency as per the ceiling communicated by CAMPA and inaccordance with approved annual plan of operations (APOs).3. Minimum area of a closure shall not be less than 15 Ha in general.However, under specific circumstances such as checking of encroachmentsetc., the area could be less. In all such cases, proper justification would berequired to be incorporated in the APO.VI) Project Period:-In the first instance, the project period shall be 5 years (2010-11 to2014-15) with 2009-10 as “0” year, earmarked for advance work of 2010-11.Extension of the project beyond 2014-2015 shall be accorded by competentauthority based on appraisal of the current project, and the need and justificationfor including new areas.VII) Funding and financial pattern:-Operational_Guidelines_date_09_FEB___Page_1-193169240145820284844.doc. Page No: 7

All monies received on account of NPV and CA in respect of diversion offorest land shall be credited into the account of Central Adhoc CAMPA/State CAMPAand this shall include:-a) Receipt of all money from user agencies towards compensatoryafforestation, additional CA, penal compensatory afforestation, NPV,catchment area treatment plan or any money for compliance of conditionsstipulated by the State Government under the provisions of J&K ForestConservation Act, 1997.b) The unspent CAMPA funds realized from the user agencies and kept in theaccount of Chief Accounts Officer in the office of Pr.CCF.c) Net Present Value (NPV) of the forest land diverted for non-forestry purposes,collected in pursuance of the judgment of the Hon’ble Supreme Court dated 29October 2002 from user agencies.d) Any other grant-in-aid.e) Any loan taken by the CAMPA or any borrowings made by itf) Any other sums received by the Authority by way of benefaction, gift or donations.g) The money deposited with State CAMPA Central Adhoc CAMPA shall be kept ininterest bearing accounts in bank and periodically withdrawn/released for theworks as per the Annual Plan of Operations (APOs) approved by the SteeringCommittee.VIII) Release of Funds:-For implementation of field work and other activities under CAMPA, 100% amountshall be released from CAMPA fund as per approved APOs. Funds will be released to theimplementing agencies only after their APOs are received and scrutinized by CAMPA cell,recommended by Executive Committee and approved by the Steering Committee.IX) Accounting procedure:-Accounting procedure for CAMPA is being evolved in consultation with AccountantGeneral, Jammu and Kashmir in accordance with the provisions of SRO-354. Theaccounting manual such produced will be placed before ‘Steering Committee’ after clearancethereof by the ‘Executive Committee’.X) Project activities and component-wise allocation of fundsComponent-wise allocation of funds is proposed as under:-a)Plantation, soil and water conservation70% of total outlayb)Other works, viz, forest protection, fire protection andmanagement, communication and mobility etc.5% ,, ,,c)Capacity-building, training, workshops, demonstrations forstaff and public, cost of training material etc.2% ,, ,,d)Infrastructure development, 14% ,, ,,Operational_Guidelines_date_09_FEB___Page_1-193169240145820284844.doc. Page No: 8

e)Survey/demarcation/provision of energy saving devices etc. 2% ,, ,,f)Monitoring and evaluation 2% ,, ,,g)Overhead and maintenance 5% ,, ,,Total 100% ,, ,,Note: 1) Representatives of NGOs participating in the meetings/field tours etc. shallbe paid TA @ same rates as for Class-I officers of the State Government.2) Modalities for providing energy saving devices etc. shall be worked out separatelyXI) Project componentsThe project components shall comprise:-1. Aided Natural Regeneration - Appendix VII-‘A’2. Planting with BL Species - Appendices VII-‘B’, VII-‘C’ &VIII-‘D’3. Planting of Conifers - Appendices VII-‘E’ & VII-‘F’4. Sowing Dibbling Model - Appendix VII-‘G’5. Silvi-pasture Development - Appendix VIII-‘H’6. Enhancement of Productivity of fringe forests (Firewood, fodder andsmall wood plantations)7. Incorporating medicinal plants and other NTFP in plantation closures8. Providing forest fringe populations with energy saving devices likesolar appliances, gobar gas plants, CNG/LPG and smokeless chullas etc.(The provision shall exclusively be applicable to the locals where work isexecuted. However, modalities in this regard shall be worked outseparately).9. Awareness activities.XII) Cost Norms:-As prevalent in the Forest Department for various components of work as perFO No: 91 of 2005 date: 26-9-2005 (Enclosed as Annexure) with due provision forincorporating enhancement in the cost corresponding to increase in the labour andmaterial costs.XIII) Preparation and submission of Annual Plan of Operations (APOs):-Operational_Guidelines_date_09_FEB___Page_1-193169240145820284844.doc. Page No: 9

A detailed survey shall be conducted with the following objectives:-XIV) Nurseries:-a) To collect physical data for identifying the treatment measuresb) To identify biological resource endowment and utilities with a view todetermining specific thrust areas.c) To identify critical factors contributing to degradation of naturalresources in project areas.d) To establish benchmark for evaluation of the impact of the projectwith respect to selected parameters. Parameters of benchmark/keyperformance indicators are required to be spelt out in advance alongwiththe mode of baseline data collection for periodical assessments.e) To identify linkages and also infrastructural institutions to promotesocio-economic development of the area.f) The survey must collect data on rainfall, its distribution, intensityand run-off behavior. It is, therefore, suggested that instead of venturinginto individual site specific meteorological data, the data of the nearestestablished met station shall be utilized.g) An inventory of physical resource should be made to identify thegrass, shrub and tree species growing in the area, and of use to the localpeople. This inventory will also identify fodder trees and grass specieswhich can be introduced in the area especially in forest fringe belts.h) An inventory of successful economic activities and correspondingavailability of species shall also be madei) To have uniformity, the APOs shall be prepared in accordance withthe proforma attached as appendix to these operational guidelines.j) The APOs shall be formulated by the implementing agencies for theforthcoming financial year in the month of August and the same afterscrutiny by concerned CF/CCF/HOD shall be forwarded to CAMPA cell by15 th of September. These APOs shall be technically appraised by the CAMPAcell by 15 th of October. CAMPA cell shall put up these APOs duly checkedand technically appraised to the Executive Committee during 1 st fortnight ofNovember. Thereafter, these APOs together with breakup of proposedactivities and estimated cost shall be put up to the Steering Committee forobtaining its approval and concurrence for release of funds. The approval interms of APOs/technical sanction etc. shall be communicated to theimplementing agencies by 31 st December of the preceding year.To cater to the planting needs of afforestation under CAPMA, nurseries shallbe formed in each Division with strategic location as permanent nurseries. Some ofthe existing underutilized nurseries can identified for the purpose. Planting stock inthe nurseries shall be raised as per the planting targets of the Division forOperational_Guidelines_date_09_FEB___Page_1-193169240145820284844.doc. Page No: 10

succeeding year under CAMPA with margin for beating up of casualties (BUC). As faras possible, the improved technologies such as tissue culture, clonal seedlings androot-trainers shall be encouraged. Each Division shall have at least one ModelCentral Nursery with improved technologies.A separate portion in each nursery shall be delineated for raising of conifers, i.e.,Deodar, Kail, Fir, Taxus and Chir species. The type and composition of the species to beraised in this nursery shall correspond to the components of afforestation included in APOsof the forthcoming year. The seed source for nursery should be genuine and certified.XV) Treatment of Forest Lands:-For planting operations in hilly terrain, planting in staggard contour trenchesshall be followed. Apart from this, seed shall be sown on the trench berms.In case of flat areas, pit planting with water harvesting structures shall beundertaken. The soil binder plant species along with grass species shall be preferredin eroded/land-slide areas. Soil conservation works shall be executed wherevernecessary and as dictated by the ground conditions. For soil conservation works, asfar as possible, the local material will be used.Wherever there is significant threat of encroachment and biotic interference,chainlink fencing shall be used and for remaining areas, 4-strand barbed wire fenceshall be preferred which shall be supplemented by brush wood to enhance itsefficacy.Each closure shall be provided with proper wooden country type stair-case forentry of staff and participating villagers and a sign board shall also be installed nearthis stair gate entry, depicting following details:-a) Scheme = CAMPAb) Year of formationc) Location = (Name of nearby village)d) Compartment No =e) Species planted =f) No. of plants planted =g) Type of fencing with (rft) =h) Area of closure = HaThe size of sign board shall be 5’x3’ with two iron legs of 5’ length, of which1½’ shall be embedded/dug in the soil. The signboard shall have yellow backgroundwith dark green letterings. The signboard shall be installed to the right of the staircase as one faces it.Operational_Guidelines_date_09_FEB___Page_1-193169240145820284844.doc. Page No: 11

There shall be a separate plantation journal for each closure treated areastrictly as per the proforma appended to these guidelines. Similarly, there shall be anursery journal for each nursery as per the proforma attached herewith as appendix.Plantation and allied works shall exclusively be executed as per the approvedAPOs and no deviation shall be allowed. However, in case of dire exigency, if there isneed to deviate from the approved APOs, prior sanction shall be obtained from theExecutive Committee.XVI) Institutional Arrangements:-As provided in the SRO 354 dated 11 th November 2009, there shall be following3 Committees to implement APOs and other activities of CAMPA.1. The Governing Body of CAMPA under the chairmanship of Hon’ble ChiefMinister of Jammu and Kashmir State with Secretary (Forests) as MemberSecretary.The Governing Body shall lay down the broad policy framework for thefunctioning of the CAMPA and review its working from time to time.2. The Steering Committee with Chief Secretary as its chairperson and ChiefConservator of Forests (Planning & Projects) as Member Secretary.The Steering Committee shall:i. Lay down and/or approve rules and procedures for thefunctioning of the body and its Executive Committee, subject to theoverarching objectives and core principles of CAMPA;ii.iii.iv.Monitor the progress of the utilization of funds released by theCAMPA;Approve the Annual Plan of Operation (APO) prepared by theCAMPA wing and recommended by the Executive Committee;Approve the annual reports and audited accounts of the CAMPA;v. Meet at least once in six months.3. Executive Committee with Pr.CCF as its chairmanThe Executive Committee shall:-i. Take all steps for giving effect to the CAMPA and overarchingobjectives and core principles, in accordance with rules andprocedures approved by the Steering Committee and the approvedAPO;Operational_Guidelines_date_09_FEB___Page_1-193169240145820284844.doc. Page No: 12

ii.iii.iv.Prepare the APOs of the State for various activities, place thesebefore the Steering Committee before December every year forimplementation of APOs in the forthcoming financial year; andobtain the Steering Committee’s concurrence for release of funds,while giving break-up of the proposed activities and estimated costs;Supervise the works being implemented in the State out of thefunds released from the CAMPABe responsible for proper auditing of both receipt and expenditureof funds;v. Develop the code for maintenance of the account at theimplementing agency level and in CAMPA Cell in headquarters;vi.Prepare Annual Report by end of June for each financial year.4. For technical control, supervision, planning, monitoring and evaluationof the execution of field works, a cell headed by CF/Project Co-ordinatorCAMPA is provided. This shall be called CAMPA Cell. The project coordinatorshall be assisted by two officers of the rank of DeputyConservator of Forests, one each for Kashmir and Jammu regions. EachDCF will be assisted by two Range Officers each for Kashmir and Jammuregions. Each Range Officer shall be assisted by one Forester and twoForest Guard level officials. Apart from this, CAMPA Cell shall have otherminimum ministerial staff and accounts officials.The functions of CAMPA Cell shall include:-a) To ensure that the APOs are received from the implementing agencieswithin the prescribed timeframe. Technically appraise the APOs receivedand get these completed in all respects as per the prescribed guidelinesand proforma. Once the APOs are set in order and technically appraised,the same shall be submitted to the Executive Committee for furtherperusal, appraisal and approval for onward submission of the same tothe state level Steering Committee for final approval.b) CAMPA Cell shall be responsible for supervision of works executed inthe field and shall carry out internal monitoring and evaluation of suchworks.c) Release of funds to implementing agencies through respectiveHODs/CCFs/CFs shall be made in two equal instalments. Firstinstalment shall be released during the month of January so as to takecare of advance work for the next year. After APOs are approved bySteering Committee, 2 nd instalment shall be released after four months,i.e., month of May after the CAMPA Cell submits the report regardingsatisfactory execution of works to the Executive Committee alongwithutility certificates, during 1 st week of May .Operational_Guidelines_date_09_FEB___Page_1-193169240145820284844.doc. Page No: 13

d) To ensure that the utilization certificates (UCs) for the 1 st instalmentare received before the release of 2 nd instalment (The proforma of UC isattached herewith as an appendix).e) To ensure that the monthly accounts are submitted by the respectiveimplementing agencies to the CAMPA Cell by 10 th of every month. Noncomplianceon this account may lead to necessary disciplinary actionagainst the DDO and even seizure of DDO powers of inchargeimplementing agency, as regards CAMPA.f) Receiving the monthly progress report from the implementingagencies by 10 th of every month as per the proforma attached asappendix.g) To oversee that the works in the field are being executed strictly asper the approved APOs and prescribed guidelines both in terms of SRO-354 and operational guidelines of CAMPA.h) The Project Coordinator CAMPA will keep close liaison with hiscounterparts (CFs) of implementing departments for smooth functioning andbetter coordination. He may hold quarterly meetings with concerned CFs.i) Compiling and maintaining funds of CAMPA on monthly basis andget the same audited by AG annualy.j) Maintain separate account for NPV, CA and Wildlife amountsreceived from user agencies.k) Transfer amount of NPV to Central Adhoc CAMPA as per courtorders.l) Convey request for release of funds from NPV account, to the Central AdhocCAMPA.m) Prepare and present annual budget.n) Perform all other duties/works as directed by Steering and ExecutiveCommittees from time to time.o) Receive monthly progress report from implementing agencies,compile and prepare Progress Report for the State.p) Prepare annual report of CAMPA and place before the Steering andExecutive Committees.XVII) Vigilance and Monitoring Committees (VMCs):-For every location of work sanctioned under the scheme, there shall be a localvigilance and monitoring committee (VMC) composed of members of thelocality/village where work is undertaken. The VMC shall monitor the progress andquality of work while in progress. The VMC shall comprise 6 Members, of which atleast 2 shall be female Members and one from SC/ST category. The committee shallhave its President, Secretary and four Members. The concerned Forester inchargeOperational_Guidelines_date_09_FEB___Page_1-193169240145820284844.doc. Page No: 14

shall be the Member-Secretary. The term of the committee shall be 2 years and themembers of the committee including its President and Secretary shall be elected bythe local village community by voice vote in presence of the concerned RangeOfficer/Forester/Staff. The committee shall be involved in the planning and APOformulation process. The implementing agency should apprise the committeeregarding the estimate of works, timeframe and quality parameters. The committeeshall be responsible for ensuring distribution of benefits to the community memberswhich may accrue from time to time out of the afforestation and other field worksbeing executed. In case of distribution of any incentives to the community in term ofenergy devices/ smokeless chullas etc., the committee shall be associated. Thecommittee shall be involved for engaging skilled/unskilled labour, social audit, flowof funds, progress and quality of works.XVIII) Maintenance and Sustainability:-In the 1 st instance, the Project shall be for 5 years duration with provision ofmaintenance for 3 years beyond the project period. For plantations, the maintenance shallinclude beating up of casualties (BUC), pruning, trimming, weeding, repair of fencing andsoil conservation works etc.A provision for BUC for each model is proposed to be kept for threesubsequent years after the year of treatment @ 25%, 15% & 5% respectively for 2nd,3rd & 4th Year of plantation subject to actual requirement.For every 15 Ha closure, one local labourer to be nominated by the VMC shallbe engaged for watch and ward for 5 years duration without any claim/stake forregular service. 10% of the fencing cost shall be provided for repair of Fencing andSC Works during 2 nd , 3 rd , 4 th & 5 th years of plantation.XIX) Monitoring and Evaluation:-An independent system for concurrent Monitoring and Evaluation of the worksimplemented shall be evolved and implemented to ensure effective and properutilization of fundsCAMPA, apart from the Monitoring and Evaluation done by the CAMPA Cell,will also get evaluation of the project done by independent agencies/consultants,every year. The State Level Steering Committee would monitor the implementation ofproject under the scheme. However, the CAMPA Cell shall be responsible for regularmonitoring of the project. Online monitoring must become the feature of the project.The website of the Forest Department shall be updated monthly as regards theprogress reports. The progress of the implementation of the programme shall beOperational_Guidelines_date_09_FEB___Page_1-193169240145820284844.doc. Page No: 15

monitored regularly by CAMPA Cell, and also by Executive and Steering Committees.Periodic field visits by the Members of Executive and Steering Committees wouldalso be undertaken for efficient implementation of the project. Online web-basedmonitoring of the implementation of the programme shall be done regularly byCAMPA Cell. For online web-based monitoring system, the J&K Forest Departmentweb-site jkforest.com shall be utilized. The monthly progress report shall bedisplayed on the website in the standard Progress Report proforma.The VMCs shall be encouraged for effective articulation of their entitlementand their access to the information. The project incharge shall be responsible fortimely and correct payment of wages and grievance redressal.Operational_Guidelines_date_09_FEB___Page_1-193169240145820284844.doc. Page No: 16

The following minimum targets are fixed for internal verification andinspections of the works at field level by the official functionaries:-1. Foresters = 100%2. Range Officer = at least 80%3. Divisional Forest Officer = at least 50%4. Conservator of Forests = at least 20%5. Chief Conservator of Forests = at least 10%6. CAMPA wing = at randomThe percentage/proportion for inspection and verification by ControllingOfficers, i.e., CF and above shall be as percentage of number of units established.The incharge implementation agency, i.e., DFO shall report regularly onmonthly basis the progress of works, online, on the departmental website. Fieldvisits, inspections of sample checks (internally and externally) must be undertakenon regular basis to ensure comprehensive and continuous assessment of thescheme.The inspecting officers should submit their tour notes to the respectiveControlling Officers with a copy to the CAMPA Cell for information of the ‘Executive’& ‘Steering Committees’.XX) Financial Procedures:-1. State CAMPA shall prepare its budget for the each financial year,showing the estimated receipts and expenditure of the state CAMPA.2. CAMPA shall adopt financial regulations and procedures and inparticular the procedure for approval and implementing the APOs.3. CAMPA shall maintain proper accounts and other relevant records andprepare an annual statement of accounts in such forms as may beprescribed in consultation with the Accountant General.4. The accounts of the CAMPA shall be audited by the Accountant Generalat such intervals as may be specified by him and any expenditure incurredin connection with such audit shall be payable by the CAMPA to theAccountant General.5. The Accountant General and any other person appointed by him inconnection with the audit of the accounts of the State CAMPA shall havethe same rights and privileges and authority in connection with the audit ofthe Government accounts and in particular, shall have the right to demandthe production of books, accounts, connected vouchers and otherdocuments and papers and to inspect the office of the CAMPA.Operational_Guidelines_date_09_FEB___Page_1-193169240145820284844.doc. Page No: 17

6. The accounts of the State CAMPA as certified by the Accountant Generalor any other person appointed by him in this behalf together with the auditreport thereon and annual report, shall be forwarded annually to the StateGovernment by the State CAMPA.7. The State Government shall have the power to conduct special audit orperformance audit of the CAMPA.8. The Annual Report shall provide, inter alia, for:-a. The details of various works done and the amount spent;b. The details of the amount received by the State CAMPA from varioussources including Central Adhoc CAMPA andc. The observations made in the audit report.XXI) Functions of CAMPA:-i. Funding, overseeing and promoting Compensatory Afforestation donein lieu of diversion of forest land for non-forestry use under the J&KForest (Conservation) Act. 1997ii. Overseeing forest and wildlife conservation and protection workswithin forest areas undertaken and financed under the programme.iii. Maintaining a separate account in respect of the funds received forconservation and protection of Protected Areas.iv. Creating transparency for the programme and mobilizing citizensupport; andv. Earmarking up to two percent of the funds for monitoring andevaluation.Funds of the State CAMPAThe CAMPA funds other than NPV shall be kept in an account in the office ofthe PrCCF. Amount of NPV will be regularly transferred to Central Adhoc CAMPA asper orders of Hon’ble Supreme Court.1) There shall be credited into the account of State CAMPAi.Amount transferred to it by the Central ad-hoc CAMPA, if any.ii. Receipt of all money from user agencies towards CompensatoryAfforestation, penal Compensatory Afforestation, Catchment AreaTreatment Plan or any money for compliance of conditions stipulatedby the State Government while according approval under theprovisions of the J&K Forest (Conservation) Act, 1997 and the rulesand the guidelines made thereunder; andOperational_Guidelines_date_09_FEB___Page_1-193169240145820284844.doc. Page No: 18

2) The State Government may also credit to the State CAMPAa. Grants or aid received if any;b. Any loan taken by the CAMPA or any borrowings made by it; andc. Any other sums received by the Authority by way of benefaction,gift or donations.3) The money received in the State CAMPA shall be kept in interest-bearingaccount(s) in bank(s) and periodically withdrawn for the works as per theAnnual Plan of Operations (APOs) approved by the Steering Committee.Utilization of the money: the money available with the CAMPA shall be utilized for meeting -a. Expenditure towards the development maintenance andprotection of forests and wildlife management as per the approved APO;b. The non-recurring as well as recurring expenditure for themanagement of the State CAMPA, including the remunerations payable toits employees appointed on contract by utilizing a minor part of the incomefrom interest received on funds invested by State and Central CAMPA, butexcluding income from funds recovered from the user agencies in caseswhere forest land diverted falls within the protected area, that is, areanotified under the J&K Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1978 for undertakingactivities related to protection of biodiversity and wildlife;c. The expenditure incurred on monitoring and evaluation subjectto overall ceiling of 2% of the amount to be sent every year; andd. Disbursement on such other projects related to forestconservation.XXII) Capacity Building Strategies:-Capacity building and training of the officials and VMCs personnel shall beensured. For this purpose, a state level workshop should be held to discuss the newthrust areas and future plan of action for successful implementation of programmes,once a year. This workshop should be conducted preferably during the month ofJune. A workshop one each at regional level should also be conducted on similarlines. At project level, two training workshops for staff and VMCs should beconducted and apart from this, a one day villagers camp should be conductedannually as part of Social audit. Leaflets, pamphlets and other publicity materialsmay be developed and distributed for awareness and publicity purposes. Basictraining on core issues pertaining to the act and guidelines must be arranged for thestaff, including Right to Information Act, 2009.Operational_Guidelines_date_09_FEB___Page_1-193169240145820284844.doc. Page No: 19

XXIII) Payment of Wages:-a) Every person working under the scheme shall be entitled to wages at theminimum wages rate fixed by the State Government (Labour deptt.)b) Equal wages shall be paid to both men and women workers under theprovisions of the Equal Renumeration Act, 1976.c) It is recommended that wages should be paid preferably on a weeklybasis on a pre-specified date.d) It is essential to ensure that wages are paid to the labourers on time andwage rates shall be publicized.XXIV) Records to be maintained:-Proper maintenance of records is one of the success factors of the scheme.Information of critical inputs, process, outputs and outcomes have to bemeticulously recorded. Muster roll registers should be maintained date-wise. Aworks register shall also be maintained which should contain details of works suchas number, date of sanction, completion date and expenditure incurred etc. Anassets register containing details of assets, their cost, location, current actions,benefits derivable and the details of works which have added to the assets. Amaterial purchase register, depicting therein the date of purchase of material, detailsof material purchased, utilized and balance stocks shall be maintained. Apart fromthese, nursery journal and plantation journal shall be maintained. Photo and videographyof the area to be tackled shall be done before the work is started, after everyone year and at the completion of works. This should form as part of project’s officialrecord.The formats for maintenance of these records need to be standardised andprinted at one place for uniform implementation in all areas, which shall follow. Thiswill facilitate proper consolidation and maintenance of records at the CAMPA CentralOffice.The monthly account shall be maintained at Divisional level and alsosubmitted by 10 th of each month to CAMPA Cell, ( presently PrCCF office), as per theprescribed proforma and laid out procedures contained in Accounts Manual ofCAMPA (To be compiled and issued separately).Operational_Guidelines_date_09_FEB___Page_1-193169240145820284844.doc. Page No: 20

XXV) Right to information (RTI) Act, 2009 and proactive disclosure:-a) RTI Act shall be followed both in letter and in spirit in all mattersrelating to CAMPA.b) Public access to key records and key information should be resumed atall levels.c) People should be educated on RTI Act.d) The project implementing agencies shall prepare annual report onimplementation of the Act and a copy of it be sent to CAMPA Cell in themonth of April for onward submission to the Executive/Steering committeeand to the media.The accounts of the CAMPA shall be audited by Accountant General at suchintervals as may be specified by him and any expenditure incurred in connectionwith such audit, shall be payable by the CAMPA to the Accountant General.The Accounts of the State CAMPA as certified by the Accountant General orany other person appointed by him in this behalf together with the audit reportthereon, and an annual report, shall be forwarded annually to the State Governmentby the State CAMPA.CAMPAThe state Government shall have the power to conduct special Audit of theThe annual report shall provide enter-alia:-a) The details of various works done and amount spentb) The details of the amount received by the state CAMPA form varioussourcesc) The observations made in the Audit ReportsXXVI) Public Vigilance and Social Audit:-The basic objective of a social audit is to ensure public accountability in theimplementation of the project and the related terms and policies. One simple form ofsocial audit is a public assembly where all the details of the project are scrutinized.However, Social Audit can also be understood in a broader sense, as a continuousprocess of public vigilance. Social audit will be used here to refer to the periodicassembly convened in respect of locals as part of the process of the social audit.Social Audit shall also include that the beneficiaries and stakeholders of the projectare involved at every stage right from the planning to the implementation,Operational_Guidelines_date_09_FEB___Page_1-193169240145820284844.doc. Page No: 21

monitoring and evaluation. However, in case of CAMPA works the technicalparameters shall not be compromised. The transparency in the process ofadministration and decision making shall be ensured. Consultation and consent ofthe people shall be taken while executing the works.XXVII) Updating of Operational Guidelines:-As implementation of CAMPA activities progresses, need will be felt forclarification, amplification and modification of these guidelines. Such changes will beproposed by the CAMPA Cell and approved by the Executive Committee.Operational_Guidelines_date_09_FEB___Page_1-193169240145820284844.doc. Page No: 22

Appendix-‘I’Utilization Certificate (UC):It is certified that the 1 st instalment of funds received from CAMPA in respectof works programme for the year ____________ and (_____________) released undersanction No ____________ ____________ dated ______________ has been utilized for theimplementation of approved works as per the details annexed.It is further certified that the works executed are upto the mark, bothquantitatively and qualitatively.Sd/-Divisional Forest OfficerCountersigned byS. No. Name Signaturea) CF ___________________________________ ________________b) CCF ___________________________________ ________________c) HOD ___________________________________ ________________Operational_Guidelines_date_09_FEB___Page_1-193169240145820284844.doc. Page No: 23