Management Plan

The environment sub-component of the DDP refers to planning for environmental improvement projects and services at the ULB level, viz. projects or services that are either wholly located within a ward or cut-across more than one ward, but are almost entirely located within the ULB boundaries. Environmental projects benefit a large number of citizens within the ULB, typically their benefits extending beyond limited number of colonies / slums or settlements. Environment does not follow any administrative boundaries. Nevertheless projects or services selected in the environment plan are typically confined to the boundaries of the ULBs, and will indicate trans-municipal implications where relevant.

Development objectives set for the ULB for basic municipal services at ULB-wide scale

• Achieving and maintaining quality of drinking water in the ULBs in accordance with the National Standards.
• Monitoring and maintaining soil quality and preventing contamination of soil due to waste disposal.
• Preventing pollution of natural water resources and maintaining water quality in accordance with WBPCB.
• Protecting wetlands from pollution and encroachment.
• Enhancement and extension of green cover in the ULB.
• Disseminating environment education to the community and making them aware of the environmental issues in the ULB.
• Spread awareness about community participation in environmental risk management.
• Conservation and restoration of built heritage and emphasis on improving the cultural environment of a ULB.
• Disaster preparedness to deal with unforeseen calamities and avoid dangerous consequences of a disaster.