This document outlines a plan to replenish the ecology and environment of the Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary in Karnataka over a 5-year period from 2010-2015. It discusses the current environmental issues facing the sanctuary such as pollution, droughts/floods, man-animal conflicts, and deforestation. The plan proposes various projects costing approximately Rs. 40 crores total to address these issues through ecosystem restoration, green technology implementation, water conservation, sustainable livelihood programs, and ecotourism development. The goal is to improve the sanctuary's ecology while providing local benefits like infrastructure, healthcare, education and employment.

1. REPLENISHMENT OF ECOLOGY & ENVIRONMENT LOK ADALAT MYSORE REGION 2010-15 Cauvery Wild Life Sanctuary, Kollegal, Chamrajnagar, karnataka A K Singh IFS DCF WL Kollegal Area 527 Sq Km 6 March 2011 Cauvery Wild Life Sanctuary Kollegal Chamrajnagar

2. Compliance of LokAdalat Action Plan Required Long Term Planning Present Environmental Deficit Ecological Imbalance Defunct Eco System Functioning Scope of Ecology & Environment ( Enormous “Biotic-Potential” ) Indiscriminate Plastic Waste & Pollution of Water Bodies. Droughts & Floods Power Deficit & Energy Deficiency Man Animal Conflict Widespread Theft of Forest & Wild Life Resources Poverty, Disease, Illiteracy & Employment Deficit among Tribals and Traditional Forest Dwellers Revival of Eco-systems, Potential of Ecology & Environment Solid Waste Management Water Harvesting & Conservation Structures Mitigation of Adverse Impact of Climate Change Climate Change Adaptation Energy Efficiency Polyculture /Permaculture Tribal Livelihood Security Infrastructure Development-Primary Health Care, Education, Anganvadi etc Financial Inclusion, Cauvery Wild Life Sanctuary Kollegal Chamrajnagar

3. Revival of Ecology & Environment Action Plan 2010-15 (Rs 40 Cr ) 6 March 2011 Cauvery Wild Life Sanctuary Kollegal Chamrajnagar Revival of Eco-systems ( Watershed Rs 200 Lakhs ) Potential of Ecology & Environment ( Rs 250 Lakhs ) Solid Waste Management ( Rs 20 Lakhs ) Water Harvesting & Conservation Structures ( 500 Lakhs ) Mitigation of Adverse Impact on Climate Change Green Technology ( Rs 500 Lakhs ) Climate Change Adaptation ( Rs 20 Lakhs ) Fire Control ( Rs 100 Lakhs ) Energy Efficiency ( Rs 25 Lakhs ) Polyculture /Permaculture ( 250 Lakhs ) Tribal Livelihood Security ( Rs 500 Lakhs ) Infrastructure Development-Primary Health Care, Education, Anganvadi etc ( 1500 Lakhs )

4. STRENGTHS Approved Management Plan & Prescriptions Information Technology Newly Recruited Foresters & Forest Guards & Forest Watchers Young Energetic, Enthusiastic Forest Force, Newly Employed Tiger Task Force Arms, Ammunition & Weapons Forensic Science Knowledge Eco Development Committee Presidents & Members Jungle Lodges & Resorts, Private Resorts on boundaries Available Scientific Research Study Publications Wild animals Census & Population Density Data, Solar Power, Green Technology NREGS-SMC Works & Lantana removals etc Fringe Area Young Energetic Unemployed Working Force Degraded Forest Lands requiring replenishment Fringe Area Revenue Villages-Afforestation, Fodder Develop 6 March 2011 Cauvery Wild Life Sanctuary Kollegal Chamrajnagar

5. OPPORTUNITY Building Infrastructure –Supporting Staff Qtrs, Forest Guest Houses. RIDF Rural Infrastructure Development Fund Information Technology Wireless, Telecommunication, Information Networking, Intelligence Gathering, Collection of Information GIS, Geographical Information System, GPS Global Positioning System Remote Sensing Satellite Images Raster & Vector Landsat Images, Digital Elevation Modeling, GIS Software –Arc-View, Arc-Info, Arc-GIS ESRI Products. NREGA- Employment for Anti-Crop Depredation, Protection Duty, Protection Camp Development, Soil & Moisture Conservation, Water Harvesting Structure, Nursery Development, Watershed Development 6 March 2011 Cauvery Wild Life Sanctuary Kollegal Chamrajnagar

6. Pressure on Wild Life Sanctuary Hunting & Poaching of wild animals, Tuskers, leopards, tigers Commercial cattle business & Dog Keeping Timber Smuggling of Teak, Honne, Beete across TN borders Fuel Wood & MFP Withdrawal beyond carrying capacity Fire hazards during summer months. Encroachment of Forest lands Almabadi & Dantalli Man and animal conflict in fringe areas Soil Erosion & Need of Water Harvesting Structures Unregulated tourism at Hoganekal TN Borders Huge Pilgrimage Pressure & Tress Pass upto Temples Across the Tamilnadu Border Illegal Entry of Pilgrims 6 March 2011 Cauvery Wild Life Sanctuary KollegalChamrajnagar

7. THREATS 6 March 2011 Cauvery Wild Life Sanctuary Kollegal Chamrajnagar

8. Ecology & Environment 20 New Anti Poaching Sheds under Operation Carriage of sufficient Arms & Ammunition to combat the poachers & hunters. Regular Weapon upkeep and maintenance Weapon Training to the Foresters & Forests Guards Infrastructure development of the Protection Camps Massive Perambulation & Cross Borders co ordination with TN Forests/Police Tele-Communication and Information Networking across the borders Intelligence Gathering and Information Collections from Informants across TN Borders Detection of FOC & Wild Life Crimes from different areas Regular Boundary Perambulation by Forest Guards and Protection Camps along with GPS and GPS Report Plotting on Arc Info Maps. 6 March 2011 Cauvery Wild Life Sanctuary Kollegal Chamrajnagar

9. Green Technology Bio Diesel Machine at Hobli level Bio Fuel Gasifier Solar Photo Voltaic Cells Solar Power, Solar Battery Wind Power, Wind Turbines Water Turbines Mini Hydro Electric Power Stations Electric Cars, Hand Juicers, Electrical Oil Expellers Zero Energy Buildings Solar Cooker, Bio Gas, Smoless Stoves etc. 6 March 2011 Cauvery Wild Life Sanctuary Kollegal Chamrajnagar

10. Water Harvesting 6 March 2011 Cauvery Wild Life Sanctuary Kollegal Chamrajnagar

11. SOLAR BATTERY CHARGERS 6 March 2011 Cauvery Wild Life Sanctuary Kollegal Chamrajnagar

12. Mini Power Plants 6 March 2011 Cauvery Wild Life Sanctuary Kollegal Chamrajnagar

13. Mini Hydro Electric Power Plants 6 March 2011 Cauvery Wild Life Sanctuary Kollegal Chamrajnagar

14. Water Turbines 6 March 2011 Cauvery Wild Life Sanctuary Kollegal Chamrajnagar

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16. Zero Energy Buildings 6 March 2011 Cauvery Wild Life Sanctuary Kollegal Chamrajnagar

17. GREEN MACHINES BIO DIESEL OIL EXTRACTORS 1. Jetrophacurcas 2. Neem 3. Madhucaindia 4. Seemarouba 6 March 2011 Cauvery Wild Life Sanctuary Kollegal Chamrajnagar

18. Solid Waste Recycle Business 6 March 2011 Cauvery Wild Life Sanctuary Kollegal Chamrajnagar Slolid Waste Management

19. Permaculture 6 March 2011 Cauvery Wild Life Sanctuary Kollegal Chamrajnagar

20. Poly Culture 6 March 2011 Cauvery Wild Life Sanctuary Kollegal Chamrajnagar

21. BIO FUEL GASIFIERS 6 March 2011 Cauvery Wild Life Sanctuary Kollegal Chamrajnagar

22. 6 March 2011 Cauvery Wild Life Sanctuary Kollegal Chamrajnagar Crop Diversity & Polyculture

23. Biomass & Bio Fuel 6 March 2011 Cauvery Wild Life Sanctuary Kollegal Chamrajnagar

24. 6 March 2011 Cauvery Wild Life Sanctuary Kollegal Chamrajnagar Carbon Capture

25. 6 March 2011 Cauvery Wild Life Sanctuary Kollegal Chamrajnagar Bio Mass Production, CARBON TRADING

26. Timber, Fuel, Biomass 6 March 2011 Cauvery Wild Life Sanctuary Kollegal Chamrajnagar

27. Long Term Participation & Partnership 6 March 2011 Cauvery Wild Life Sanctuary Kollegal Chamrajnagar

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31. Soil and Moisture Conservation Works

32. Weed eradication, EPT Restoration Works.

33. Augmentation of natural regeneration

34. Planting of native species in the degraded lands

35. Water Harvesting Structure like Check Dams & Gully Checks

36. Desilting of Water Tanks, check dams etc

37. Creation & Maintenance of Water Tanks, Ponds etc.

38. Salt Licks

39. Protection Camps Repairs & Maintenance

40. Telecommunication & Wireless Management

41. Communication and Information Technology 6 March 2011 Cauvery Wild Life Sanctuary Kollegal Chamrajnagar

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47. STEPS FOR MAN ANIMAL CONFLICT MITIGATION Elephant Crop Anti Depredation Camps : 4 Camps 5 Watchers each camp, Crackers, Torch, Fire burning, EPT covering during night 6 PM to 6 AM one gun staff Hanur Wild Life Range :Chikkailur, Ganigmanagala, Kallidoddi, Beerota Cowdaahlli Wild Life Range : 2 Camps at Dantalli, Arabagere, Changadi, Ponachi, Asthur Kanakapura Wild Life Range : Soligere, Madivala, Kolkote MM Hills : Gopinatham, Indignatha-Padsalnatha, Ponachi EPT maintenance and fresh EPT constructions at Padsalnatha Solar Fencing of Indignatha Awareness Camps Elephant Days Celebration Wild Life Week Celebration 6 March 2011 Cauvery Wild Life Sanctuary Kollegal Chamrajnagar

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55. 6 March 2011 Cauvery Wild Life Sanctuary Kollegal Chamrajnagar Education and Awareness

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57. 6 March 2011 Cauvery Wild Life Sanctuary Kollegal Chamrajnagar PARTNERSHIP FOR DEVELOPMENT

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59. Millennium Development Goals 6 March 2011

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65. 30 villages are with in 5kms radius of the Sanctuary.

66. Human population in enclosure and surrounding villages with in 5 kms of radius of the sanctuary is estimated as 35000.

67. cattle population enclosure and surrounding villages. Is estimated 39000.

68. The local population is mainly dependent on agriculture. Hence immense biotic pressure over the sanctuary for small timber and fire wood and for grazing their cattle in the sanctuary.Enclosure villages inside sanctuary 6 March 2011 Cauvery Wild Life Sanctuary Kollegal Chamrajnagar

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75. Communication & Networking 6 March 2011 Cauvery Wild Life Sanctuary Kollegal Chamrajnagar

76. Wind Power 6 March 2011 Cauvery Wild Life Sanctuary Kollegal Chamrajnagar

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79. Developmental Project Approved from Govt Of India Project Cost = Rs 1 Cr 10 Tents = Rs 41 L Dormitory = Rs 8 L Store Room = Rs 4 L GolGhar = Rs 5 L Forest IB = Rs 5 L Reception = Rs 4 L Children Park =Rs 4 L Car Parking =Rs 3 L Kitchen = Rs 5L Articles = Rs 20 L Total Cost = Rs 1 Cr 6 March 2011 Cauvery Wild Life Sanctuary Kollegal Chamrajnagar

80. The Ladybird Beetle Jungle Camps & Mystery Trails Gopinatham 6 March 2011 Cauvery Wild Life Sanctuary Kollegal Chamrajnagar

81. Lady Bird Beetle Camps 6 March 2011 Cauvery Wild Life Sanctuary Kollegal Chamrajnagar

82. Erkam Lake, Gopinatham 6 March 2011 Cauvery Wild Life Sanctuary Kollegal Chamrajnagar

83. Lady Beetle Tent Huts 6 March 2011 Cauvery Wild Life Sanctuary Kollegal Chamrajnagar

84. ANTI SKID PATH 6 March 2011 Cauvery Wild Life Sanctuary Kollegal Chamrajnagar

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86. HOGANEKAL FALLS © 2007 Adventure Products & Services Pvt. Ltd. 6 March 2011 Cauvery Wild Life Sanctuary Kollegal Chamrajnagar

87. BRIDGE PLATEFORM 6 March 2011 Cauvery Wild Life Sanctuary Kollegal Chamrajnagar

88. VISIT OF MP CHAMRAJNAGAR 6 March 2011 Cauvery Wild Life Sanctuary Kollegal Chamrajnagar

89. Footbridge 6 March 2011 Cauvery Wild Life Sanctuary Kollegal Chamrajnagar

90. Foot Bridge 6 March 2011 Cauvery Wild Life Sanctuary Kollegal Chamrajnagar

91. Foot Bridge 6 March 2011 Cauvery Wild Life Sanctuary Kollegal Chamrajnagar

92. HOGANEKAL BORDER ECO-TOURISM 6 March 2011 Cauvery Wild Life Sanctuary Kollegal Chamrajnagar

93. Hoganekal Eco Tourism Karnataka Tamilnadu Cross Border Issue Basic Infrastructure Public Convinience Rs 20 L Toilet, Bathroom, Changing Rooms Drinking Water Facility Parking Stand Rs 5 L Resting Place with chairs Rs 3 L Paragola Resting Place Rs 2 L Canteen Rs 15L Steps & Plateform Rs 10 L Watch Tower Rs 10 L Interpretation Centre Rs 10 L Fencing of Tourism Area Rs 20 L Signage Boards Education/Awareness Rs 3 L Trekking Trails Rs 2 L Total Rs 100 Lakhs 6 March 2011 Cauvery Wild Life Sanctuary Kollegal Chamrajnagar

94. 2 STAIR CASES 6 March 2011 Cauvery Wild Life Sanctuary Kollegal Chamrajnagar

95. FOOT BRIDGE 6 March 2011 Cauvery Wild Life Sanctuary Kollegal Chamrajnagar

96. 2 PARAGOLA SIT OUTS 6 March 2011 Cauvery Wild Life Sanctuary Kollegal Chamrajnagar

97. BATHROOM CUM CHANGING ROOM 6 March 2011 Cauvery Wild Life Sanctuary Kollegal Chamrajnagar

98. OVER-HEAD WATER TANK 6 March 2011 Cauvery Wild Life Sanctuary Kollegal Chamrajnagar

99. UPCOMING PARKING FACILITY 6 March 2011 Cauvery Wild Life Sanctuary Kollegal Chamrajnagar

100. CANTEEN CUM ECO-SHOP 6 March 2011 Cauvery Wild Life Sanctuary Kollegal Chamrajnagar

101. BASIC MINIMUM CIVIC FACILITY TOILET, BATHROOM , HOGANEKAL 6 March 2011 Cauvery Wild Life Sanctuary Kollegal Chamrajnagar

102. MAINTENANCE OF PATROLLING PATHS 6 March 2011 Cauvery Wild Life Sanctuary Kollegal Chamrajnagar

103. Crop Compensation, Human Death Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary. Kollegal, Chamrajnagar, Karnataka 6 March 2011 Cauvery Wild Life Sanctuary Kollegal Chamrajnagar

104. HAKKU PATRA DISTRIBUTION (Recognition of Forest Rights)Act 2006 Cauvery Wild Life Sanctuary Kollegal 2010 6 March 2011 Cauvery Wild Life Sanctuary Kollegal Chamrajnagar

105. Livelihood Security to Tribals & Traditional Forest Dwellers Forest Rights Forest Empowerment Replenishment of Natural Resources Conservation of Forests and Wild Life & Bio Diversity Conservation Health Care Education Poverty Alleviation with Infrastructure Development Ecology & Environment Entrepreneurship School, Community Health Centre, Anganvadi Micro Finance, Micro Enterprises, Employment Generation Small & Medium Scale Social Business Permaculture, Polyculture Eco Tourism & Community Development 6 March 2011 Cauvery Wild Life Sanctuary Kollegal Chamrajnagar