Nagpur: Various forest projects in Vidarbha were allocated a cumulative Rs4.29 crore under the state’s ‘Nature Conservation and Wildlife Management’ programme for the current financial year, with major shares going to activities focussed in Wardha, Chandrapur and Nagpur. A govt resolution issued by the revenue and forest department sanctioned Rs17.5 crore statewide under the scheme. Of this, Rs2 crore was earmarked for the Bramhapuri territorial division, Rs1.10 crore for Wardha, Rs73 lakh for the Pench tiger project in Nagpur district, and Rs46 lakh for Chandrapur.The scheme operates under the Forestry and Wildlife and Wildlife Preservation category and is part of the state plan for the protection, conservation and management of wildlife and natural habitats. Expenditure is to be incurred through the budget distribution system and in accordance with finance department guidelines. The funds are divided under labour and supply and materials heads. Across the state, Rs12 crore was kept for labour-related components and Rs5.50 crore for procurement and materials.The allocations are based on proposals submitted by the additional principal chief conservator of forests (budget, planning and development), Nagpur. The resolution directs that administrative and technical approvals must be in place before expenditure is incurred.
