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What is the primary purpose of the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Act, 2016?
What is the primary purpose of the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Act, 2016?
How does the Compensatory Afforestation Fund ensure compensation for environmental loss?
How does the Compensatory Afforestation Fund ensure compensation for environmental loss?
What percentage of payments does the National Compensatory Afforestation Fund receive?
What percentage of payments does the National Compensatory Afforestation Fund receive?
What triggered the establishment of the CAMPA fund?
What triggered the establishment of the CAMPA fund?
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Which activities are supported under the objectives of the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Act?
Which activities are supported under the objectives of the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Act?
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What year did the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Act come into force?
What year did the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Act come into force?
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What was a significant finding of the CAG report of 2013 regarding CAMPA funds?
What was a significant finding of the CAG report of 2013 regarding CAMPA funds?
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What is NOT one of the activities supported by the Compensatory Afforestation Fund?
What is NOT one of the activities supported by the Compensatory Afforestation Fund?
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What is the primary purpose of the National Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (NCAFMPA)?
What is the primary purpose of the National Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (NCAFMPA)?
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Which of the following is NOT a source of income for the compensatory afforestation funds?
Which of the following is NOT a source of income for the compensatory afforestation funds?
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What is one of the key responsibilities of State Authorities in managing the funds?
What is one of the key responsibilities of State Authorities in managing the funds?
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How do State Authorities contribute to community involvement in afforestation efforts?
How do State Authorities contribute to community involvement in afforestation efforts?
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Which of the following functions is NOT performed by the National Authority?
Which of the following functions is NOT performed by the National Authority?
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What is one purpose of the annual reports that both National and State Authorities must prepare?
What is one purpose of the annual reports that both National and State Authorities must prepare?
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Which activity is supported by the funds allocated for forest management and infrastructure?
Which activity is supported by the funds allocated for forest management and infrastructure?
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What is the primary goal of the compensatory afforestation projects?
What is the primary goal of the compensatory afforestation projects?
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Study Notes
The Compensatory Afforestation Fund Act, 2016
- Aims to manage funds collected for afforestation, required due to forest land diversion for non-forest purposes
- Forest land diverted for non-forest use (e.g., mining, industry) requires planting trees on an equal area of non-forest land, or double the degraded area if needed
- Aims to compensate environmental loss and support forest conservation, related environmental services
- Activities include treatment of catchment areas, assisted natural regeneration, forest management, wildlife protection, relocation of villages, managing human-wildlife conflict, training, awareness programs, supplying wood-saving devices
History and Establishment
- Supreme Court of India (2002) ordered the creation of a CAMPA fund
- CAMPA (2004) established to manage the Compensatory Afforestation Fund (CAF), acting as the custodian
- CAG report (2013) highlighted unutilized CAMPA funds, leading to the 2016 CAF Act
- CAF Act (2016) came into effect 30th September 2018
- National and State Compensatory Afforestation Funds created under Public Account of India and respective states
- State Funds receive 90% of payments, and National Fund gets the remaining 10%
Objectives of the Act
- Establish National and State Compensatory Afforestation Funds
- Ensure effective fund use for compensatory afforestation, forest management, wildlife protection, and ecological restoration
- Maintain transparency and accountability in fund management for conservation and sustainable forest development
Establishment and Management of Funds
- Establishes National and State Funds under the public account
- Funds hold payments from user agencies when forest land is diverted
- Specifies the income sources: compensatory afforestation payments, Net Present Value (NPV) of diverted land, other forest conservation charges
- Ensures continuous fund inflow for restoration and conservation
National Authority
- Creates National Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (NCAFMPA)
- Oversees fund disbursement, ensures compliance with regulations and formulates policies for compensatory afforestation
- Approves projects, distributes funds to state authorities, monitors implementation of compensatory afforestation and forest management plans
- Ensures accountability and efficiency in fund utilization nationally
State Authorities
- Establishes State Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authorities (SCAFMPAs)
- Responsible for managing funds allocated for compensatory afforestation projects in their specific state/union territory
- Manages and utilizes funds for afforestation, wildlife protection, and ecosystem restoration at the state level
- Ensures community participation and implements projects based on local ecological needs.
Utilization of Funds
- Funds used for compensatory afforestation projects (planting trees, creating forest cover)
- Used for wildlife management (protection and conservation)
- Supports forest management activities (fire control, soil conservation, pest management, infrastructure development)
- Ensures funds are strictly used for forest and environmental conservation, not diverted to other unrelated projects
Transparency and Accountability
- Annual reports are required from National and State authorities, detailing activities, projects undertaken, and fund utilization, submitted to the Central Government
- Accounts of National and State Funds are audited annually by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India
- Audited accounts presented to Parliament and State Legislatures to keep the public and authorities informed about fund usage and project effectiveness
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This quiz delves into the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Act of 2016, which aims to manage funds for afforestation in response to forest land diversion. Discover the history, establishment, and key activities outlined in the Act that support forest conservation and environmental restoration efforts in India.
