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Writeup AP 2011-12 - Punjab State Planning Board

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The ground water reserve of the state is under heavy exploitation for agricultural and<br />

industrial uses. Therefore, it is important that preventive measures are taken to ensure that<br />

the quality of ground water reserve is protected against the man made contamination. It is<br />

proposed that a study be conducted in consultation with Central Ground Water <strong>Board</strong> &<br />

under ground water resources to find out the effect of pollution in selected areas. Besides, to<br />

know the magnitude and extent of soil pollution the <strong>Punjab</strong> Pollution Control <strong>Board</strong> proposes<br />

to carry out an assessment study of the soil pollution in <strong>Punjab</strong>.<br />

9.3.27 An outlay of Rs. 66.00 lac was provided in the Annual Plan 2009-10. No<br />

outlay was provided in Annual Plan 2010-11. An outlay of Rs. 102.50 lac is provided in the<br />

Annual Plan <strong>2011</strong>-<strong>12</strong>.<br />

EE-10 Preparation of Action Plan for Green Budget.<br />

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Outlay – Rs. 10.00 lac<br />

9.3.28 Preparation of Green Budget with the objective of protection of state’s<br />

environment through conservation and wise use of its natural resources is the need of the<br />

hour in view of fast changing scenario of our environment. The important issues requiring<br />

attention include sustainable agriculture, providing clean and sustainable energy, safe<br />

drinking water, proper sanitation, protection of water bodies and ground water sources,<br />

conservation of natural resources, public awareness, etc. <strong>Punjab</strong> <strong>State</strong> Council for Science &<br />

Technology shall prepare an action plan for green budget with inputs from various<br />

departments.<br />

9.3.29 An outlay of Rs. 10.00 lac was provided in the Annual Plan 2009-10. No<br />

outlay was provided in Annual Plan 2010-11. An outlay of Rs. 10.00 lac is provided in the<br />

Annual Plan <strong>2011</strong>-<strong>12</strong>.<br />

New Schemes<br />

EE-11 Demonstrating Model Wetland at Science City, Kapurthala.<br />

Outlay –Rs. 2.00 lac<br />

9.3.30 For creating public/students awareness on wetlands protection, council<br />

proposes to develop a model wetland at science city, Kapurthala. As a large number of<br />

students and general public visit the science city, it will not only educate but also create great<br />

impact on visitors towards protection of wetlands of <strong>Punjab</strong>. Proposed size of wetland would

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