On 1st February 2019 Dept. of Environment & Forests, Minicoy Unit got established at new independent private building at south pandaram within the radius of 1.7 KM of the Deputy Collector Office Minicoy.
Department function with 13 technical staffs and 34 Safai Karmachari in which 1 staff is permanent and remaining 46 staffs on contractual. Department roles include co-ordination and overseeing the implementation of India’s environmental and forestry policies, schemes, programmes, information on projects and rules and regulation related to pollution, environmental protection, and wildlife etc to improve the quality of the environment in the island. As well as coordinating with local government, statutory bodies and research agencies on matters and facilities relating to the protection of the environment and the conservation of natural resource of the island
Aim and Objectives:
Department of Environment & Forest unit Minicoy was established in the Year 2017 .
Protect Marine Wildlife and also to protect the fragile Environment of Lakshadweep.
Conducts seminars, campaign, exhibitions & competitions to schools, general public, NGO’s SHG etc for boosting up scientific temper, environment awareness and attitude among the people.
The Department enforces laws against marine Wildlife offenders.
Social Forestry Scheme.
Coral Reef Monitoring Programme.
Collection, Segregation and Transportation of NBD resource materials to mainland.
Protection and Surveillance in the Minicoy Forest Range.
Lagoon and beach cleaning.
Awareness to local public regarding Environmental issues.
Sanitation and cleaning works on roadside.
Achievements:
Transported around 54.5 Tones of NBD resource materials to mainland.
Filled the vacant posts of Safai Workers.
Recruited Marine Wildlife Protection Force Watchers.
Implementing all the Schemes as per the direction of Head Office.
Conducted Swatch Lakshadweep Utsav-2020.
STAFF DETAILS:
Sl.No
DESIGNATION
No of Posts
1.
Forester
1
2.
Forest Guard
2
3.
Field Man
1
Contract Staff Details
1.
Lakshadweep Marine Wildlife Protection Force Watchers
10
2.
Environment Assistant
1
3.
Office Assistant
1
4.
Office Attendant
1
5.
Coral Monitoring Staff
4
6.
Safai Supervisor
1
7.
Safai Assessor
7
8.
Safai Karmachari
56
Vacant Posts
1.
Environment Assistant
1
2.
Safai Karmachari
3
DEPARTMENT FLAG SHIP PROJECTS
Incinerator – (Under Construction) Aim to “Zero Waste Minicoy” Incorporating the
principles of pollution control.
Swachh Bharat Mission - Aim to fulfill the dream of Clean India
Swachh Lakshadweep Abhiyan - Aim to make island Open Defecation Free
Long Term Coral Reef Monitoring Programme Lakshadweep (ZSI-MBRC Chennai) -
Aim to conserve and protect coral reef and its ecosystem for the sustainable use.
DEPARTMENT SCHEMES AND ACTIVITIES
Department conduct seminars, campaign, exposure tours, exhibitions & competitions to schools, general public, NGOs, self help groups etc for boosting up scientific temper, environment awareness and attitude among the people
Departmental Schemes:
Sanitation Health & Hygiene
Collection and disposal of non bio-degradable waste
Beach & Lagoon Cleaning
Seashore & Road Side Plantation
Activities:
Celebrations On National & International Important Days
These days are celebrated International and Nationwide to create awareness to the youth, women and public by various methods to spread the message of healthy and pollution free environment practices, nature conservation and also prevail relation between the nature and wildlife for human survival.
World Earth Day - April 22
International Bio- Diversity Day - May 22
World Environment Day - June 5
International Ozone Day - September 16
National Wildlife Week - October 2 to October 8
World Environment Month - November 18 to December 18
Scientists Movements
Environment Clearance for shop owners
Natural Effects
Vanmahothsav
Jal Sakhthi
Swachhtha Hi Seva
General Cleaning
Ecosystem Islands Depends On :
Land
Lagoon
Coral Reef
Bar Area
Mangroves
Salt Marsh
Mash Land
Central and State Rules
Environment Protection Act, 1986
Wild life (Protection) Act, 1972
Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 as
The Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Rules, 1975
The Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Cess Act, 1977
The Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Cess Rules,1978
Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 as amended in 1987
The Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Rules, 1982
