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INDIA Integrated Coastal Zone Management Project (P007985) First Implementation Support Mission, June 2011 Activity Current Progress Agreed Next Steps & World Bank Recommendations [1C] Coastal Sediment cell mapping [1D] National Centre for Coastal Zone Management. contracting). SICOM and MSSRF has already prepared a plan of actions over the next 3 years, focusing on composite mangrove, halophytes and related capacity building of communities. These proposals are acceptable to the Bank. 3. Vembanad: MOEF and the State Government have agreed to declare Vembanad in Kerala as an ESA. The actual mapping and the integrated area development plan proposals are yet to be developed. 4. The CRZ Notification 2011 has identified the initial list of 13 ESAs (called Critical Vulnerable Coastal Areas or CVCAs). These are Gulf of Kachchh and Gulf of Khambat (Gujarat), Malvan and Achra-Ratnagiri (in Maharashtra), Karwar and Coondapur (in Karnataka), Vembanad (in Kerala), Gulf of Mannar (in Tamil Nadu), Coringa, East Godavari Delta and Krishna Delta (in Andhra Pradesh), Bhitarkanika (in Odisha), and Sundarban mangrove areas (in West Bengal). Mapping and stakeholder discussions on each are yet to start. 5. No work has yet started on (1) finalizing the comprehensive guidelines for identification, mapping and preparation of integrated plans for the ESAs; (2) a comprehensive analysis of potential ESAs covering the entire coastal and marine areas in India. 1. A 2 day workshop was organized in Bhubaneswar to discuss the specific scope of coastal sediment cell mapping. During the workshop the modalities of mapping was agreed. A preliminary map for major sediment cells was also prepared, and the ways of refining the method was discussed. The workshop also discussed the context of this sediment cell mapping in relation to the coastal process studies, and the issue of forward looking preparation of shoreline management plans. 2. NCSCM has included mapping of sediment cells and sub-cells as one of the priority research work in their program. 1. MOEF and Anna University signed an MOU specifying the roles and responsibilities of either party. Anna University agreed to provide 5 acres of land within the Anna University campus for the NCSCM. 2. The Senate of the Anna University has approved transfer of the land to NCSCM. Further activities for formal transfer of land to NCSCM (and mutation) is under progress. 3. NCSCM has been established as a society under the Tamil Nadu Societies registration Act. The memorandum of agreement and the bye-laws had been agreed by all parties including the MOEF. 4. NCSCM will prepare a plan and schedule for identification, mapping and preparation of integrated plans for all ESAs (in collaboration with National Partner Institutions) by December 2011. 5. To be covered in the NCSCM plan and schedule referred above. NCSCM will prepare a detailed statement on the process and schedule of mapping coastal sediment cells and sub-cells. This detailed statement, showing resource requirements for desk analysis, field investigation and identification of the cause-effect relationships will be prepared by Dec 2011; such that the work can be fully completed by Dec 2012. 1. Nil. 2. NCSCM will ensure that all land registration process is completed by October 2011. 3. Nil. 4. Nil. 5. SICOM will select the interview panels; and explain the detailed selection criteria to ensure highly qualified young professionals are offered a job in NCSCM. 24
INDIA Integrated Coastal Zone Management Project (P007985) First Implementation Support Mission, June 2011 Activity Current Progress Agreed Next Steps & World Bank Recommendations [1E] Centre for Marine Biodiversity 4. The Governing Council of NCSCM has met and agreed on the immediate program and the first batch of recruitment. 5. SICOM for NCSCM had advertised for a first batch of 58 staff. In response it received about 3000 applications. Selection process is underway; and expected to be completed by end August 2011. 6. NCSCM has prepared the design brief for building the buildings, laboratories and facilities for the NCSCM. It is expected that an architectural design competition will be organized by August 2011; and architectural designers will finally be selected by September 2011. 7. Pending the construction of buildings, laboratories and facilities of the NCSCM, Anna University has agreed to allow the NCSCM to function from 3 of its buildings (Dana Bergh hall, a floor in the Institute of Ocean management, and another floor in the Centre for Water Resources Management). NCSCM will need to refurbish these spaces for their use, including some repairs and basic investment in interiors. 8. At a specific direction from MOEF, SICOM has added a new division for “Island Studies” in addition to the 6 divisions already planned. NCSCM has prepared outline of the immediate research program. 9. SICOM/MOEF has set up an Expert Committee, under chairmanship of Dr. A. Muthunayagam, to advise the MOEF about the needs and opportunities to protect critical coastal infrastructure, such as the nuclear power plants from tsunami events. The Expert Committee Report is expected in August 2011. 1. The overall objective of the NCMB has been agreed by SICOM and MOEF. 2. With the idea of attracting private sector finance for the NCMB, MOEF has already identified Reliance Industries and other industries as partners for the NCMB. 3. Alternative sites (at Jamnagar and at Dwaraka) have been identified. A final decision is awaited, but the Dwaraka site appears more attractive from the perspective of the NCMB objectives, and from the advantage that can be gained by developing common infrastructure for the MRCI already proposed under the Gujarat Component of the Project. 4. MOEF/SICOM has set up an Expert Committee, under the chairmanship of the Minister for Environment and Forests to suggest the priority research needs of the country. The Expert Committee Report is expected by September 2011. 5. SICOM will prepare a detailed plan for NCMB with inputs from experts. The plan SICOM and NCSCM discussed the need to provide reimbursement for travel to the shortlisted candidates; and Bank mission concurred. 6. The REOI for architectural competition will be published by SICOM latest by July 15, 2011. To enable a good number of EOI, the design brief will be uploaded in the NCSCM website by the same date. 7. NCSCM will complete such small repair, refurbishment and interior works by October 2011, such that the first batch of staff recruited can start work immediately after joining. 8. NCSCM will prepare a detailed description of 2 or 3 priority research program for each of the 7 divisions of NCSCM; share with the Bank by September 2011, and get it endorsed by their High Powered Research Committee and the Governing Council by October 2011. 9. Nil. 1. The objectives need to be detailed out, including the program and the scope of work of NCMB, by SICOM by September 2011. The objectives, the program and the scope of work, once finalized should be translated in detailed MOA and Byelaws by October 2011. 2. Once the program for NCMB is final, a round of consultation is needed with Reliance Industries and the other industries to agree on the details of investment and structure of this investment. 3. Site at Dwaraka should be confirmed by SICOM and the Government of Gujarat by October 2011. By October 2011, the details of design brief of the NCMB facilities will also be worked out – so that this can be 25
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