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Chapter 2Policy, Legislation and Regulationthe state. A major project was launched during 2008-09 for the implementation through aconvergence approach. In order to further support the project by exploiting the regionalpotential during 2009-10 it is proposed to support location specific sub projects. A detailedproject report has to be prepared for approval of the State Planning Board. The ongoingschemes on Rice Development, support from macromangement, national food security mission,vegetable development, interest subsidy and other food security related projects including liftirrigation would be linked with the project. A separate provision for the rehabilitation of liftirrigation schemes for irrigating paddy has been provided under irrigation. The additionalsupport is provided to fill the critical gaps. The project has to be integrated with food securityprojects under Animal husbandry, Dairy development and Fisheries. Appropriate mechanismswould be introduced to link with the schemes of local governments in food security.2.3.3.2. Malinya Mukta Kerala Action PlanThe “Malinya Mukta Keralam” (Waste-free Kerala) Campaign was launched on Gandhi Jayanthiday in 2006. The important activities taken up under the Campaign include: -Intensive cleaning of public institutions like schools, hospitals and anganwadis, publicplaces like colonies, markets etc, removal of stagnant water, awareness building amongSelf-Help Groups, students and elected local government representatives etc.Extensive surveys on waste generation from different sources in all the 999 Panchayats.Compilation of village sanitation vision document in meetings of key stakeholders, about150 to 250 persons, for preparation of an Approach Papers on Sanitation.Special Grama Sabhas to discuss the Approach Paper on sanitation and adopt them It isestimated that 1.6 million people took part in these special Grama Sabhas on sanitation.Formation of Technical Support Groups (TSGs) in all the fourteen districts to guide theLocal Governments to move on from the Approach Paper to an Action Pl an. Altogether 420experts are functioning, with each district having a team of 20 to 35 members.Health Promotion Teams (HPTs) in each of the Village Panchayats drawing one male andone female volunteer from each ward, capable of working as barefoot sanitation experts.Popular committees are being set up in every ward of the Village Panchayats and also atthe level of the Village Panchayat.Elaborate capacity building effort.Ban on plastic carry bags up to 50 microns in thickness which was made effective forarticles with thickness up to 30 microns, based on a High Court direction.Elaborate consultations with all stakeholders and Local Government leaders to make theban effective.Priority to solid waste management and sewerage in mega projects under the ADB assistedKerala Sustainable Urban Development Project and the Government of India assistedJNNURM and UIDSSMT.Projects under Total Sanitation Campaign (TSG) have been restructured to include a solidwaste management component.Malinya Mukta Keralam Campaign has succeeded in creating the right environment for a Missionmode Action Plan to achieve the goal of Clean Kerala, which was launched on 1st November2007. The activities outlined in this Action Plan as part of Suchitwa Mission include
Environmental Assessment ReportKerala Local Government Strengthening Projectimplementation of programmes for solid waste management, liguid waste management,provision of Sanitation facilities in pubic places and social amenities and awareness campaigns.The objective of the action plan are:o Sanitary toilets in all houses, schools, anganwadieso Setting up and upgradation of solid waste management facilityo Remediation for solid waste processing & disposal facilityo Incorporating waste management measures for slaughter houseso Mitigation of special waste management issueso Establishment of Regional Engineered Land Fillo Liquid waste management systems for institutionso Liquid waste management systems for colonieso Public sanitation facilitieso Incentives for local governments and institutions for improved performance in santiationo Awareness campaigns2.2.3.3. Animal HusbandaryCommercial Dairy and Milkshed Development Programme: The Eleventh Plan target of milkproduction is set at 35 lakh tonnes, compared to the achievement of 2005-06, a 70 per centincrease in milk production is targeted in Eleventh Plan. A transition from subsistence dairyfarming to viable commercial diary farming, with technology support is imperative forenhancing production and productivity. Support of technological and marketing interventionswill be given focus in Eleventh Plan. The scheme was one of the components of the State FoodSecurity Project launched during 2007-08, the first year of the Eleventh Plan. This outlay for2009-10 will be utilized for extending the promotion of commercial dairy units to moreselected milk shed and other potential areas. A portion of the outlay is set apart for providingmilking machines to dairy farmers.2.3.3.4. Plantation DevelopmentImproving productivity of plantations: The objective of the scheme is to enhance theproductivity of existing plantations, to promote forest activities and practices by combiningwith agriculture, so that the pressure on forest eco-system due to the increased social needs isgradually reduced. About 2.20 lakh ha of forests are under plantations of various species, themain species being teak cover an extent of approximately 75000 ha. It is proposed to cultivateindigenous pulpwood species with multiple uses utilising certified seeds, clonal technology,root trainer technology and following appropriate silviculture techniques to ensure optimumproductivity.Hardwood Plantation: This component is for raising and maintaining long durationhardwood species like rose wood, kambakam, vellakil and other hardwood plantations. It isproposed to raise 100 ha new plantations and maintenance of 900 ha plantations. Theexpenditure on re-plantation of teak would be met from the teak revolving fund. Theoutlay will be used for the replantation and maintenance of other hardwood species.Industrial raw material Plantation: The harvested areas of eucalyptus, acacia, manjium andother forest growing species which supply industrial raw materials will be replanted andmaintained under the programme. The provision is for raising and maintenance of 1200 haof pulpwood plantations and for raising other industrial raw material species. The outlay76
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