INDIA: Integrated Coastal Zone Management Project

INDIA Integrated Coastal Zone Management Project (P007985)
First Implementation Support Mission, June 2011
Activity Current Progress Agreed Next Steps & World Bank Recommendations
[3C-A1]
Protection of
aquatic wildlife
by the Wildlife
Department
(WD)
procured. The Odisha State Remote Sensing Application Centre
(ORSAC) is providing the secondary data from remote sensing and
satellite images with respect to geomorphological maps, land use maps,
wetland maps, shoreline maps and CRZ maps; and (iii) preparation of a
shoreline management plan through consultants and stakeholder
discussions, which plan will then be an input to the preparation of
ICZM plans in the state.
2. Initial discussion undertaken with NCSCM to hasten the process of
delineation of sediment cells.
3. Terms of reference for primary data collection (by engagement of
consultants) prepared. Depending on the progress of delineation of
sediment cells by NCSCM, this RFP can be quickly used to initiate the
process of procurement of consultants.
1. WD has signed MOU with the SPMU, nominated a senior officer as
the nodal officer for the activities to be undertaken; has opened the
required bank account; delegated technical and financial powers to the
nodal officer; and has installed the financial management and
accounting software.
2. The proposed project staff (project coordinator and 4 accountants) has
been recruited, and have undergone initial round of training.
3. Protection of Olive Ridley Turtles: Procurement of speed boats and
trawler for the purpose of marine patrolling is complete. Procurement
of tube wells and surveillance motorbikes, and equipment such as
DGPS, GPS, Radar, Eco-sounder is progressing. Foundation stone for
the interpretation centre at Gupti has been laid. Architectural design
services consultancy has been awarded for designing Sea Turtle
Interpretation and Research Centre at Gokaharkuda. No specific
progress is there with respect to the other sub-activities: (i) monitoring
centre at Babubali, except that CRZ clearance document has been
prepared; (ii) actual design and operation of the interpretation centre at
Gupti; (iii) setting up of 2 permanent camps (except that CRZ
clearance document has been prepared) and 33 temporary camps and
tube wells (16 in Rajnagar, 8 in Chilika and 9 in Berhampur).
4. Protection of Estuarine Crocodile: No specific progress has been made
on activities such as (i) redesigning and reconstruction of the hatchery
coast of peninsular India should be the priority), SPMU should
prepare a schedule of procurement of consultants.
3. Although the terms of reference for (i) primary data collection for the
regional coastal process study; and (ii) preparation of shoreline
management plan has been prepared in substantial detail, a similar
detailed document needs to be prepared as regards the activities of the
ORSAC. SPMU and ORSAC will together prepare a document which
will describe (a) the process and scope of collection of secondary data;
(b) the process of setting up the GIS which will be able to digitally
process the collected secondary data, and the primary data that will be
collected by consultants; (c) process of modelling and technical
analyses that will need to be undertaken; and (iv) schedule of all
ORSAC activities. SPMU will share such a document or action plan
with the bank by November 2011.
1. Nil.
2. Nil..
3. Protection of Olive Ridley Turtles: A separate detailed action plan
will be prepared by the WD by September 2011, so that the major
activities all can start by December 2011.
4. Protection of Estuarine Crocodile: A separate detailed action plan will
be prepared by the WD by September 2011, so that the major
activities all can start by December 2011.
5. Awareness Camps, field visits and communication: A separate
detailed action plan will be prepared by the WD by September 2011,
so that the major activities all can start by December 2011.
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