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PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
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MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 11th February, 2025
S.O. 734(E).—The following draft of the notification, which the Central Government proposes to issue in
exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1), read with clause (v) and clause (xiv) of sub-section (2) and sub-
section (3) of Section 3 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (29 of 1986) is hereby published, as required under
sub-rule (3) of Rule 5 of the Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986, for the information of the public likely to be
affected thereby; and notice is hereby given that the said draft notification shall be taken into consideration on or after
the expiry of a period of sixty days from the date on which copies of the Gazette containing this notification are made
available to the public;
Any person interested in making any objections or suggestions on the proposals contained in the draft
notification may forward the same in writing, for consideration of the Central Government within the period so
specified to the Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Indira Paryavaran Bhawan, Jorbagh
Road, Aliganj, New Delhi-110 003, or send it to the e-mail address of the Ministry at [email protected].
DRAFT NOTIFICATION
WHEREAS, the Rupi Bhaba Wildlife Sanctuary is spread over an area of 503 square kilometres and is
located in the Nichar sub-division of Kinnaur district in Himachal Pradesh. It is situated along the Upper Sutlej valley
spreading between 31° 35′ and 31° 45′ N latitudes and between 77° 49′ and 78° 07′ E longitudes. Reckong Peo
(Kalpa), the headquarters of Kinnaur district lies about 40 kilometers on the eastern side of the sanctuary.
AND WHEREAS, the Rupi Bhaba Wildlife Sanctuary is positioned between the Shrikhand mountains of the
Dhauladhar range in the West and North and the Sutlej River in the South. The sanctuary was given the status of a
Wildlife Sanctuary by the Government of Himachal Pradesh vide Notification No. FFE-B-F(6)II/2005-11 dated
07.06.2013.
AND WHEREAS, the Rupi-Bhaba wildlife Sanctuary enjoys the privilege of being situated in the Middle
Himalayas and confirm to Zone 2 B (Western Himalayas) biographic zone. The Rupi-Bhaba Wildlife Sanctuary
together with Great Himalayan National Park and Pin Valley National Park form a continuous and compact block of
Protected area network and is suitable to be constituted into a Western Himalayan Biosphere Reserve.
AND WHEREAS, the Sanctuary is known for its vast alpine pastures and meadows with thick Deodar, Kail
and broad leaved forests (2000 meters and above), Fir-Spruce with bamboo dominating the under growth on higher
attitude (2800 meters & above). The alpine zone starts from above 3500 meters altitude.
AND WHEREAS, the Rupi Bhaba Wildlife Sanctuary provides one of the most beautiful panoramic views
of the Middle Himalayas to the nature lovers and has large members of trekking routes, mountain peaks and high
passes to the delight of adventure seekers. There are more than fifteen peaks within the Sanctuary which are above
5000 meters of altitude. The highest Peak (5914 mtrs.) is on Chikim Dhar on the eastern boundary. The Pandoswar
Peak (5806 mtrs.) is the second highest peak and a very important geographical landmark in Kinnaur District. On the
northern boundary there are three high mountain passes namely Shakarog Khango (5100 mtrs), Nimish Khango (4890
mtrs) and Tari Khango (4865 mtrs), all of which connect Rupi-Bhaba Wildlife Sanctuary with Pin Valley National
Park of Spiti Sub-Division of Lahaul & Spiti District.
AND WHEREAS, The alpine region of the Rupi-Bhaba Wildlife Sanctuary is abundant in medicinal herbs,
and the local communities supplement their income by gathering and selling these plants. The most-important herbs
collected profusely are Karu (Picrorhiza kurooa), Patish (Aconitum heterophyllum) Banafsa (Viola biflora), Kuth
(Sausurea lappa), Mushaqbala (Valeriana wallichii), Reward Chini (Rheum emodii), Bankakri (Sinopodophyllum
hexandrum) etc. For Ayurvedic medicines, all the herbs found in alpine pastures of this Sanctuary are of great
economic value & importance.
AND WHEREAS, the major faunal species found in the sanctuary are musk deer (Moschus moschiferus),
goral (Nemorrhaedus goral), bharal (Pseudois nayar), serow (Capricornis sumatraensis thar), Himalayan thar
(Hemitragus jemlahicus), Himalayan weasel (Mustela siribica), snow leopard (Uncia uncia), common leopard
(Panthera pardus), leopard cat (Felis bengalensis), red fox (Vulpes vulpes), small Kashmir flying squirrel (Hylopetes
fimbriatus), Asiatic Black bear (Urus thibetanus), Western tragopan (Tragopan melanocephalus), cheer pheasant
(Catreus wallichi), Himalayan monal (Lophophorus impejanus), Himalayan griffon (Gyps himalayensis), Woodcock
etc.
AND WHEREAS, the Rupi Bhaba Wildlife Sanctuary harbours key floral species such as brown oak
(Quercus semicarpifolia), spruce (Picea smithiana), fir (Abies pindrow), chilgosa (Pinus gerardiana), maple (Acer
pentapomicum), ash/olive (Fraxinus xanthoxyloides), Alnus nitida, Betula anoides, Buxus wallichiana, Cornus sp.,
pink rhododendron, Berberis sp. Artemisia vulgaris, Lonicera augustifolia, Ephdera gerardiana, Plactranthus sp.
Juniperus indica etc.
AND WHEREAS, it is necessary to conserve and protect the area, extent and boundary which is specified in
paragraph 1 of this notification around the protected area as Eco-sensitive Zone from ecological, environmental and
biodiversity point of view and to prohibit industries or class of industries and their operations and processes in the said
Eco-Sensitive Zone;
NOW THEREFORE, in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section(1) and clauses (v) and (xiv) of sub-
section (2) and sub-section (3) of section 3 of the Environment(Protection) Act1986 (29 of 1986) read with sub-rule
(3) of rule 5 of the Environment (Protection) Rules,1986, the Central Government hereby notifies an area extending
from 0 kilometer to 3.45 kilometers from the boundary of the Rupi Bhaba Wildlife Sanctury in Kinnaur district in the
State of Himachal Pradesh as the Rupi Bhaba Eco-sensitive Zone (hereinafter referred to as the Eco-sensitive Zone)
details of which are as under, namely:-
1. Extent and boundaries of Eco-Sensitive Zone.- (1) The Eco-sensitive Zone extends from 0 kilometer to 3.45
kilometers around the boundary of Rupi Bhaba Wildlife Sanctuary and the area of the Eco-sensitive Zone is
approximately 85.53 square kilometer.
Note: The Rupi-Bhabha Wildlife Sanctuary shares its boundaries on three sides with the Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) of
the Lippa-Asarang Wildlife Sanctuary to the east. To the north, it borders the Eco-Sensitive Zone of the Pin Valley
National Park, as well as the park itself. On the north-western side, the sanctuary adjoins the Great Himalayan
National Park. Therefore, there is no Eco-Sensitive Zone on these three sides of the Rupi-Bhabha Wildlife Sanctuary.
(2) The boundary description of the Eco Sensitive Zone is appended as Annexure-I.
(3) The Maps of the Eco-sensitive Zone around Rupi Bhaba Wildlife Sanctuary is appended as Annexure- II
A, Annexure II B, Annexure II C and Annexure II D.
(4) Geo Coordinates on the boundary of Rupi Bhaba Wildlife Sanctuary and its Eco-sensitive zone are appended
at Annexure -III.
(5) The list of villages falling under the Eco-sensitive Zone are appended as Annexure-IV.
(6) The detailed list of Flora and Fauna present in the area is at Annexure-V.
2. Zonal Master Plan for Eco-Sensitive Zone.-
(1) The State Government shall, for the purposes of the Eco-sensitive Zone prepare a Zonal Master Plan
within a period of two years from the date of publication of this notification in the Official Gazette, in
consultation with local people and adhering to the stipulations given in this notification for approval of the
competent authority in the State Government.
(2) The Zonal Master Plan for the Eco-sensitive Zone shall be prepared by the State Government in such
manner as is specified in this notification and also in consonance with the relevant Central and State laws and
the guidelines issued by the Central Government, if any.
(3) The Zonal Master Plan shall be prepared in consultation with the following Departments of the State
Government, for integrating the ecological and environmental considerations into the said plan:-
i.
Environment;
ii.
Forest and Wildlife;
iii.
Agriculture;
iv.
Revenue;
v.
Urban Development;
vi.
Tourism;
vii.
Rural Development;
viii.
Irrigation and Flood Control;
ix.
Panchayati Raj;
x.
Municipality;
xi.
Himachal Pradesh State Pollution Control Board
(4) The Zonal Master Plan shall not impose any restriction on the approved existing land use, infrastructure
and activities, unless so specified in this notification and the Zonal Master Plan shall factor in improvement
of all infrastructure and activities to be more efficient and eco-friendly.
(5) The Zonal Master Plan shall provide for restoration of denuded areas, conservation of existing water
bodies, management of catchment areas, watershed management, groundwater management, soil and
moisture conservation, needs of local community and such other aspects of the ecology and environment that
need attention.
(6) The Zonal Master Plan shall demarcate all the existing worshipping places, villages and urban
settlements, types and kinds of forests, agricultural areas, green area, such as, parks, horticultural areas,
orchards, lakes and other water bodies with supporting maps giving details of existing and proposed land use
features.
(7) The Zonal Master Plan shall regulate development in Eco-sensitive Zone and adhere to prohibited and
regulated activities listed in the Table in paragraph 4 and also ensure and promote eco-friendly development
for security of local communities’ livelihood.
(8) The Zonal Master Plan shall be co-terminus with the Regional Development Plan.
(9) The Zonal Master Plan so approved shall be the reference document for the Monitoring Committee for
carrying out its functions of monitoring in accordance with the provisions of this notification.
(10) Pending preparation and approval of the Zonal Master Plan, any new developmental activities shall be
governed by provisions specified at sub-para (1) and (2) of paragraph 6.
3. Measures to be taken by the State Government. - The State Government shall take the following measures
for giving effect to the provisions of this notification, namely: -
1. Land use.– (a) Forests, horticulture areas, agricultural areas, parks and open spaces earmarked for
recreational purposes in the Eco-sensitive Zone shall not be used or converted into areas for commercial or
residential or industrial activities:
Provided that the conversion of agricultural and other lands, for the purposes other than that specified
at part (a) above, within the Eco-sensitive Zone may be permitted on the recommendation of the Monitoring
Committee, and with the prior approval of the competent authority under Regional Town Planning Act and
other rules and regulations of the Central Government or the State Government as applicable and vide
provisions of this notification, to meet the residential needs of the local residents and for activities such as-
i.
widening and strengthening of existing roads and construction of new roads;
ii.
construction and renovation of infrastructure and civic amenities;
iii.
small scale industries not causing pollution;
iv.
cottage industries including village industries; convenience stores and local amenities supporting eco-tourism
including home stay; and
v.
promoted activities given in paragraph 4:
Provided further that no use of tribal land shall be permitted for commercial and industrial development
activities without the prior approval of the competent authority under Regional Town Planning Act and other
rules and regulations of the State Government and without compliance of the provisions of article 244 of the
Constitution or the law for the time being in force, including the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional
Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 (2 of 2007):
Provided also that any error appearing in the land records within the Eco-sensitive Zone shall be
corrected by the State Government, after obtaining the views of Monitoring Committee, once in each case
and the correction of said error shall be intimated to the Central Government in the Ministry of Environment,
Forest and Climate Change:
Provided also that the correction of error shall not include change of land use in any case except as
provided under this sub-paragraph;
(b) efforts shall be made to reforest the unused or unproductive agricultural areas with afforestation and
habitat restoration activities.
2. Natural water bodies.-The catchment areas of all natural springs shall be identified and plans for their
conservation and rejuvenation shall be incorporated in the Zonal Master Plan and the guidelines shall be
drawn up by the State Government in such a manner as to prohibit development activities at or near these
areas which are detrimental to such areas.
3. Tourism or eco-tourism.- (a) All new eco-tourism activities or expansion of existing tourism activities
within the Eco-sensitive Zone shall be as per the Tourism Master Plan for the Eco-sensitive Zone;
b. the Tourism Master Plan shall be prepared by the State Department of Tourism in consultation with the State
Departments of Environment and Forests;
c.
the Tourism Master Plan shall form a component of the Zonal Master Plan;
d. the Tourism Master Plan shall be drawn based on the study of carrying capacity of the Eco-sensitive Zone;
e.
the activities of eco-tourism shall be regulated as under, namely:-
i.
new construction of hotels and resorts shall not be allowed within one kilometre from the boundary of the
protected area or upto the extent of the Eco-sensitive Zone, whichever is nearer;
Provided that beyond the distance of one kilometer from the boundary of the protected area till the
extent of the Eco-sensitive Zone, the establishment of new hotels and resorts shall be allowed only
in pre-defined and designated areas for eco-tourism facilities as per Tourism Master Plan;
ii.
all new tourism activities or expansion of existing tourism activities within the Eco-sensitive Zone shall be in
accordance with the guidelines issued by the Central Government and the eco-tourism guidelines issued by
the National Tiger Conservation Authority (as amended from time to time) with emphasis on eco-tourism,
eco-education and eco-development;
iii.
until the Zonal Master Plan is approved, development for tourism and expansion of existing tourism activities
shall be permitted by the concerned regulatory authorities based on the actual site specific scrutiny and
recommendation of the Monitoring Committee and no new hotel, resort or commercial establishment
construction shall be permitted within Eco-sensitive Zone area.
4. Natural heritage.- All sites of valuable natural heritage in the Eco-sensitive Zone, such as the gene pool
reserve areas, rock formations, waterfalls, springs, gorges, groves, caves, points, walks, rides, cliffs, etc. shall
be identified and a heritage conservation plan shall be drawn up for their preservation and conservation as a
part of the Zonal Master Plan.
5. Man-made heritage sites.- Buildings, structures, artefacts, areas and precincts of historical, architectural,
aesthetic, and cultural significance shall be identified in the Eco-sensitive Zone and heritage conservation
plan for their conservation shall be prepared as part of the Zonal Master Plan.
6. Noise pollution. - Prevention and control of noise pollution in the Eco-sensitive Zone shall be carried out in
accordance with the provisions of the Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000 and its
amendments.
7. Air pollution.- Prevention and control of air pollution in the Eco-sensitive Zone shall be carried out in
accordance with the provisions of the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 (14 of 1981) and
Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 and the rules made there under these Acts.
8. Discharge of effluents.- The discharge of treated effluent in Eco-sensitive Zone shall be in accordance with
the provisions of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 (6 of 1974) and Environment
(Protection) Act, 1986 and the rules made there under these Acts.
9. Solid wastes.- Disposal and Management of solid wastes shall be as under:-
a.
the solid waste disposal and management in the Eco-sensitive Zone shall be carried out in accordance with
the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016, published by the Government of India in the Ministry of
Environment, Forest and Climate Change vide notification number S.O. 1357 (E), dated the 8th April, 2016
and as amended from time to time; the inorganic material may be disposed in an environmental acceptable
manner at site identified outside the Eco-sensitive Zone;
(b) Safe and Environmentally Sound Management (ESM) of solid wastes in conformity with the existing
rules and regulations using identified technologies may be allowed within the Eco-Sensitive zone.
10. Bio-Medical Waste.– Bio-Medical Waste Management shall be as under:-
a.
the Bio-Medical Waste disposal in the Eco-sensitive Zone shall be carried out in accordance with the Bio-
Medical Waste Management Rules, 2016, published by the Government of India in the Ministry of
Environment, Forest and Climate Change vide number G.S.R. 343 (E), dated the 28th March, 2016 as
amended from time to time;
b. safe and Environmentally Sound Management of Bio-Medical Wastes in conformity with the existing rules
and regulations using identified technologies may be allowed within the Eco-sensitive Zone.
11. Plastic waste management.- The plastic waste management in the Eco-sensitive Zone shall be carried out as
per the provisions of the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016, published by the Government of India in
the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change vide notification number G.S.R. 340(E), dated the
18th March, 2016, as amended from time to time.
12. Construction and demolition waste management.- The construction and demolition waste management in
the Eco-sensitive Zone shall be carried out as per the provisions of the Construction and Demolition Waste
Management Rules, 2016 published by the Government of India in the Ministry of Environment, Forest and
Climate Change vide notification number G.S.R. 317(E), dated the 29th March, 2016, as amended from time
to time.
13. E-waste.- The e - waste management in the Eco-sensitive Zone shall be carried out as per the provisions of
the E-Waste Management Rules, 2016, published by the Government of India in the Ministry of
Environment, Forest and Climate Change, as amended from time to time.
14. Vehicular traffic.– The vehicular movement of traffic shall be regulated in a habitat friendly manner and
specific provisions in this regard shall be incorporated in the Zonal Master Plan and till such time as the
Zonal Master plan is prepared and approved by the competent authority in the State Government, the
Monitoring Committee shall monitor compliance of vehicular movement under the relevant Acts and the
rules and regulations made thereunder.
15. Vehicular pollution.- Prevention and control of vehicular pollution shall be incompliance with applicable
laws and efforts shall be made for use of cleaner fuels.
16. Industrial units.– (a) On or after the publication of this notification in the Official Gazette, no new polluting
industries shall be permitted to be set up within the Eco-sensitive Zone;
(b) only non-polluting industries shall be allowed within Eco-sensitive Zone as per the classification
of Industries in the guidelines issued by the Central Pollution Control Board in February, 2016, as
amended from time to time, unless so specified in this notification, and in addition, the non-
polluting cottage industries shall be promoted.
17. Protection of hill slopes.- The protection of hill slopes shall be as under:-
a.
the Zonal Master Plan shall indicate areas on hill slopes where no construction shall be permitted;
b. construction on existing steep hill slopes or slopes with a high degree of erosion shall not be permitted.
4. List of activities prohibited or to be regulated within Eco-sensitive Zone-
All activities in the Eco-Sensitive Zone shall be governed by the provisions of the Environment Act and the rules
made there under including the Environmental Impact Assessment Notification, 2006 (or the latest notification)
and other applicable laws including the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 (69 of 1980), the Indian Forest Act, 1927
(16 of 1927), the Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972 (53 of 1972), and amendments made thereto and be regulated in
the manner specified in the Table below, namely:-
TABLE
| S. No. | | Activity | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Prohibited Activities | | | |
| 1. | Commercial mining, stone quarrying and crushing units. | | a. All new and existing mining (minor and major minerals), stone quarrying and crushing units shall be prohibited with immediate effect except for meeting the domestic needs of bona fide local residents including digging of earth for construction or repair of houses within Eco- sensitive Zone; b. The mining operations shall be carried out in accordance with the orders of the Hon’ble Supreme Court, dated the 4th August, 2006 in the matter of T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad Vs. UOI in W.P.(C) No.202 of 1995; dated 21st April, 2014 in the matter of Goa Foundation Vs. UOI in W.P.(C) No.435 of 2012; and dated the 26th and 28th April, 2023 in the matter of T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad Vs. UOI and in W.P.(C) No.202 of 1995. |
| 2. | Setting of industries causing pollution (Water, Air, Soil, Noise, etc.). | | No new or expansion of polluting industries in the Eco- sensitive Zone shall be permitted. |
| 3. | Establishment of major hydroelectric project. | | Prohibited. |
| 4. | Use or production or processing of any hazardous substance. | | a. No hazardous waste treatment facility shall be located within the ESZ. b. All hazardous waste generated inside the ESZ shall be taken outside the ESZ. No hazardous waste generated outside the ESZ will be allowed to be handled, processed or treated inside the ESZ. |
| 5. | Discharge of untreated effluents in natural water bodies or land area. | | Prohibited. |
| 6. | Setting up of new saw mills. | | New or expansion of existing saw mills shall not be permitted within the Eco-sensitive Zone. |
| 7. | Setting up of brick kilns. | | Prohibited. |
| 8. | Use of polythene/plastic bags. | | Prohibited. |
| 9. | Commercial use of firewood. | | Prohibited. |
| 10. | Undertaking other activities related to tourism like over flying over the Eco- sensitive Zone area by hot air balloon, helicopter, drones, Microlites, etc. | | Prohibited. |
| 11. | Fishing by Mechanical means. | | Prohibited. |
| B. Regulated Activities | | | |
| 12. | Commercial establishment of hotels and resorts. | | No new commercial hotels and resorts shall be permitted within one kilometer of the boundary of the Protected Area or upto the extent of Eco-sensitive zone, whichever is nearer, except for small temporary structures for Eco-tourism activities: Provided that, beyond one kilometer from the boundary of the protected Area or upto the extent of Eco-sensitive Zone whichever is nearer, all new tourist activities or expansion of existing activities shall be in conformity with the Tourism Master Plan and guidelines as applicable. |
| 13. | Construction activities. | | a. New commercial construction of any kind shall not be permitted within one kilometer from the boundary of the Protected Area or upto extent of the Eco-sensitive Zone whichever is nearer: |
| | | Provided that, local people shall be permitted to undertake construction in their land for their use including the activities listed in sub-paragraph (1) of paragraph 3 as per building bye-laws to meet the residential needs of the local residents: Provided that the construction activity related to small scale industries not causing pollution shall be regulated and kept at the minimum, with the prior permission from the competent authority as per applicable rules and regulations, if any. b. Beyond one kilometer it shall be regulated as per the Zonal Master Plan. |
|---|---|---|
| 14. | Small scale non-polluting industries. | Non-polluting industries as per classification of industries issued by the Central Pollution Control Board in February, 2016, as amended from time to time, and non-hazardous, small- scale and service industry, agriculture, floriculture, horticulture or agro-based industry producing products from indigenous materials from the Eco-sensitive Zone shall be permitted. |
| 15. | Felling of trees. | a. There shall be no felling of trees in the forest or Government or revenue or private lands without prior permission of the competent authority in the State Government. b. The felling of trees shall be regulated in accordance with the provisions of the concerned Central or State Act and the rules made there under. |
| 16. | Collection of Forest Produce or Non- Timber Forest Produce. | Regulated under applicable laws. |
| 17. | Erection of electrical and communication towers and laying of cables and other infrastructures. | Regulated under applicable laws of underground cabling may be promoted. |
| 18. | Infrastructure including civic amenities. | Taking measures of mitigation, as per applicable laws, rules and regulation and available guidelines. |
| 19. | Widening and strengthening of existing roads and construction of new roads. | Taking measures of mitigation with proper Environment Impact Assessment, as per applicable laws, rules and regulation and available guidelines. |
| 20. | Protection of Hill Slopes and river banks. | Regulated as per the applicable laws. |
| 21. | Movement of vehicular traffic at night. | Regulated as per applicable laws |
| 22. | Ongoing agriculture and horticulture practices by local communities along with dairies, dairy farming, aquaculture and fisheries. | Permitted as per the applicable laws for use of locals. |
| 23. | Establishment of large-scale commercial livestock and poultry farms by firms, corporate and companies. | Regulated as per applicable laws except for meeting local needs. |
| 24. | Open Well, Bore Well, etc. for agriculture or other usage. | Regulated and the activity should be strictly monitored by the appropriate authority. |
| 25. | Discharge of treated waste water/effluents in natural water bodies or land area. | The discharge of treated waste water or effluents shall be avoided to enter into the water bodies and efforts shall be made for recycle and reuse of treated waste water. Otherwise, the discharge of treated waste water/effluent shall be regulated as per the applicable laws. |
| 26. | Eco-tourism. | Regulated as per the applicable laws. |
| 27. | Commercial Sign boards and hoardings. | Regulated as per the applicable laws. |
| 28. | Introduction of exotic species. | Regulated as per the applicable laws. |
| 29. | Water Transportation. | Regulated as per the applicable laws. |
| 30. | Fencing of existing premises and hotel. | | Regulated as per the applicable laws. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31. | Collection of small fodder. | | Regulated as per the applicable laws. |
| 32. | Migratory Grazing. | | Regulated as per the applicable laws. |
| 33. | Fishing. | | Regulated as per the applicable laws. |
| 34. | Construction of Sewerage line. | | Regulated as per the applicable laws. |
| 35. | Grant of Nautor Land. | | Regulated as per the applicable laws. |
| 36. | Traditional Dwellers Rights. | | Regulated as per the applicable laws. |
| 37. | Commercial extraction of surface and ground water. | | Regulated as per the applicable laws. |
| C. Promoted Activities | | | |
| 38. | | Snow and Rain water harvesting. | Shall be actively promoted. |
| 39. | | Organic farming. | Shall be actively promoted. |
| 40. | | Adoption of green technology for all activities. | Shall be actively promoted. |
| 41. | | Cottage industries including village artisans, etc. | Shall be actively promoted. |
| 42. | | Use of renewable energy and fuels. | Bio-gas, solar light etc. shall be actively promoted. |
| 43. | | Agro-Forestry. | Shall be actively promoted. |
| 44. | | Plantation of Horticulture and Herbals. | Shall be actively promoted. |
| 45. | | Use of eco-friendly transport. | Shall be actively promoted. |
| 46. | | Skill Development. | Shall be actively promoted. |
| 47. | | Restoration of Degraded Land/ Forests/ Habitat. | Shall be actively promoted. |
| 48. | | Environmental Awareness. | Shall be actively promoted. |
5. Monitoring Committee. -
For effective monitoring of the provisions of this notification, the Central Government hereby constitutes a
Monitoring Committee, comprising of the following, namely:-
| S.No. | Constituent of the Monitoring Committee | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| (i) | Conservator of Forest, (Territorial), Rampur Forest Circle | Chairman, ex-officio; |
| (ii) | Deputy Conservator of Forest, Kinnaur Forest Division | Member, ex-officio; |
| (iii) | A representative of Non-governmental Organization working in the field of environment (including heritage conservation) to be nominated by the State Government for a period of three years | Member; |
| (iv) | Executive Engineer, Himachal Pradesh Pollution Control Board, having jurisdiction of the area | Member, ex-officio ; |
| (v) | Sub Divisional Magistrate having jurisdiction of the area | Member, ex-officio; |
| (vi) | One expert from tourism Department to be nominated by the State Government | Member, ex-officio; |
| (vii) | One expert in ecology and environment from a reputed State University or Institution to be nominated by the State Government after every three years | Member; |
|---|---|---|
| (viii) | Deputy Conservator of Forests, Wildlife Division, Sarahan | Member-Secretary, ex-officio. |
6. Functions of the Monitoring Committee. –
(1) The Monitoring Committee shall, based on the actual site-specific conditions scrutinise, the activities
covered in the Schedule to the notification of the Government of India in the erstwhile Ministry of
Environment and Forest, vide number S.O. 1533 (E), dated the 14th September, 2006, and are falling in the
Eco-sensitive Zone, except for the prohibited activities as specified in the Table under paragraph 4 thereof, and
referred to the Central Government in the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change or the State
Environment Impact Assessment Authority, as the case maybe, for prior environmental clearances under the
provisions of the said notification.
(2) The activities not covered in the Schedule to the notification of the Government of India in the erstwhile
Ministry of Environment and Forests vide number S.O. 1533 (E), dated the 14th September, 2006 and falling in
the Eco-sensitive Zone, except for the prohibited activities as specified in the Table under paragraph 4 thereof,
shall be scrutinised by the Monitoring Committee based on the actual site-specific conditions and referred to
the concerned Regulatory Authorities.
(3) The Member-Secretary of the Monitoring Committee or the concerned Collector or the concerned Deputy
Conservator of Forests shall be competent to file complaint under section 19 of the Environment (Protection)
Act, 1986 against any person who contravenes the provisions of this notification.
(4) The Monitoring Committee may invite representative or expert from concerned Department, representative
from industry associations or concerned stakeholders to assist in its deliberations depending on the
requirements on case to case basis.
(5) The Monitoring Committee shall submit the annual action taken report of its activities for the period up to
the 31st March of every year by the 30th June of that year to the Chief Wildlife Warden of the State in pro-
forma specified in Annexure-VI, appended to this notification.
(6) The Central Government may give such directions in writing, as it deems fit, to the Monitoring Committee
for effective discharge of its functions.
7. Additional Measures: The Central Government and State Government may specify additional measures, if any,
for giving effect to provisions of this notification.
8. Supreme Court, etc. orders. The provisions of this notification shall be subject to the orders, if any passed or to
be passed by the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India or High Court or the National Green Tribunal.
ANNEXURE-I
A: BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION OF ECO-SENSTIVE ZONE AROUND RUPI BHABA WILDLIFE
SANCTUARY
| S.No. | Direction | Boundary Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | NORTH | The Northern boundary of the proposed Eco-sensitive Zone starts from 77046’45.896’’E 31046’07.388’’N and upto 78004’25.741’’E 310’47’0.491’’N. The Northern boundary of Rupi Bhaba Wildlife Sanctuary has important corridor/connectivity/ ecologically sensitive patches with Great Himalayan National Park and Pin Valley National Park on North and North Western side respectively. |
| 2. | EAST | The Eastern boundary of the proposed Eco-sensitive zone starts from 7806’6.322’’E 31042’46.943’’N upto 7806’34.099’’E 31036’36.953’’N. Eastern sides of ESZ flanked with ESZ of Lippa – Asrang Wildlife Sanctuary and Katgaon Range of Kinnaur Territorial Forest Division. |
| 3. | SOUTH | The Southern boundary of the proposed Eco-sensitive zone starts from 77057’44.039’’E 31034’24.429’’N upto 77052’2.616’’E 31035’16.183’’N. Southern side of ESZ is Nichar Range of Kinnaur Territorial Forest Division. |
|---|---|---|
| 4. | WEST | Starts from 77045’9.77’’E 31044’10.864’’N upto 77049’52.904’E 31035’12.306’’N. Western side of ESZ is aligned with ESZ of Great HimalayanNational Park and Sarahan Range of Rampur Territorial Forest Division |
B. LIST OF FORESTS (UPF) FALLING UNDER PROPOSED ECO-SENSITIVE ZONE
The list of the UPF within area of suitable width of the boundary of Rupi-Bhaba WildLife Sanctuary in the Eco-
sensitive Zone are as follows:
| Sr.No. | Name of Division | Name of Range | Name of Beat | Name of Forest Compt. | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WL Division Sarahan | Katgaon | Katgaon | C-88 | 242.00 ha. |
| | | | | C-89 | 124.65 ha. |
| | | | | C-91 | 400.00 ha. |
| | | | | UF-29 | 300.00 ha. |
| | | | | UF-28 | 200.00 ha. |
| | | | | UF-27 | 200.00 ha. |
| | | | | UF-30 | 150.00 ha. |
| | | | | UF–31 | 420.00 ha. |
| | | | | UF–32 | 220.00 ha. |
| | | | | Un-classified pasture Land Urni Kanda | 259.25 ha. |
| | | | | Un-classified pasture Land Ulla Kanda | 700.00 ha. |
| | | | | Un-classified pasture Land Roghi Beat | 431.00 ha. |
| | | | | Un-classified pasture Land Pangi Beat | 504.00 ha. |
| | | | Kandhar | C-92 | 100.00 ha. |
| | | | | UF-26 | 200.00 ha. |
| | | | Nathpa | Otherland | 600.00 ha. |
| | | | Salaring | OtherLand | 108.45 ha. |
| | | Bhaba nager | Chhota Kamba | UF-16 | 35.00 ha. |
| | | | Barakamba | UF-14 | 50.00 ha. |
| | | | | UF-15 | 90.00 ha. |
| | | | DabblingBeat | C-98 | 27.00 ha. |
| | | | | C-99 | 2.83 ha. |
| | | | | UF-6 | 15.50 ha. |
| | | | Rupi | UF-1 | 50.00 ha. |
| | | | | UF-2 | 17.50 ha. |
| | | | | UF-4 | 15.00 ha. |
| | | Sarahan | Koot | C-129 | 38.88 ha. |
| | | | | C-130 | 135.27 ha. |
| | | | | C-131 | 69.66 ha. |
| | | | | C-132 | 122.31ha. |
| | | | | C-133 | 81.04 ha. |
| | | | | C-134 | 60.34 ha. |
| | | | | C-135 | 42.32 ha. |
| | | | | Unclassified pasture Land koot beat. | 1550.00 ha. |
| | | | | Total:- | 7562 ha. |
Annexure-II A
LOCATION MAP OF RUPI BHABHA WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
Annexure- II B
MAP OF ECO SENSITIVE ZONE AROUND RUPI BHABHA WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
Annexure- II C
LULC MAP OF ECO SENSITIVE ZONE AROUND RUPI BHABHA WILDLIFE
SANCTUARY
Annexure- II D
VILLAGE MAP WITHIN 10 KM RADIUS AROUND RUPI BHABHA WILDLIFE
SANCTUARY AND ITS ECO SENSITIVE ZONE
Annexure-III
TABLE A: GEO COORDINATES OF THE IMPORTANT POINTS ON THE
BOUNDARY AROUND RUPI BHABHA WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
| Point | Longitude | Latitude |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 77044’53.556’’ | 31042’47.406’’ |
| 2 | 77047’31.139’’ | 31040’29.98’’ |
| 3 | 77048’56.01’’ | 31038’41.085’’ |
| 4 | 77050’33.975’’ | 31036’40.018’’ |
| 5 | 77054’11.707’’ | 31035’10.927’’ |
| 6 | 77055’52.753’’ | 31036’7.872’’ |
| 7 | 77057’48.506’’ | 31035’49.483’’ |
| 8 | 77058’19.448’’ | 31039’50.013’’ |
| 9 | 7801’58.181’’ | 31041’49.569’’ |
| 10 | 7803’57.13’’ | 31037’3.902’’ |
| 11 | 7805’50.606’’ | 31040’18.335’’ |
| 12 | 7806’35.167’’ | 31041’15.27’’ |
| 13 | 7806’9.267’’ | 31042’12.088’’ |
| 14 | 7805’44.593’’ | 31044’21.744’’ |
| 15 | 7806’24.466’’ | 31045’5.572’’ |
| 16 | 7805’49.457’’ | 31046’8.237’’ |
| 17 | 7804’33.425’’ | 31047’3.364’’ |
| 18 | 7802’19.694’’ | 31045’44.175’’ |
| 19 | 7800’8.363’’ | 31046’21.237’’ |
| 20 | 77058’25.251’’ | 31046’51.55’’ |
| 21 | 77056’43.099’’ | 31046’44.914’’ |
| 22 | 77056’12.945’’ | 31045’28.032’’ |
| 23 | 77054’23.749’’ | 31045’6.759’’ |
| 24 | 77052’7.467’’ | 31046’57.789’’ |
| 25 | 77051’14.068’’ | 31045’17.07’’ |
| 26 | 77045’50.501’’ | 31045’42.72’’ |
| Point | Longitude | Latitude |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 77048’42.519’’ | 31038’10.601’’ |
| 2 | 77048’34.212’’ | 31035’56.958’’ |
| 3 | 77051’13.91’’ | 31035’14.971’’ |
| 4 | 77052’28.726’’ | 31035’7.925’’ |
| 5 | 77053’34.531’’ | 31034’30.118’’ |
| 6 | 77056’15.277’’ | 31034’44.067’’ |
| 7 | 77058’0.823’’ | 31034’24.992’’ |
| 8 | 77058’43.886’’ | 31035’53.438’’ |
| 9 | 77059’26.349’’ | 31039’31.684’’ |
| 10 | 7801’46.325’’ | 31041’5.884’’ |
| 11 | 7804’50.434’’ | 31036’51.49’’ |
| 12 | 7806’51.257’’ | 31039’27.559’’ |
| 13 | 7807’8.563’’ | 31040’52.091’’ |
Annexure-IV
| S.N. | Village | Tehsil | District | GPS Co-ordinates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kandar | Nichar | Kinnaur | 31°34'28.52"N, 77°59'18.00"E |
| 2. | Kacharang | | | 31°34'38.12"N, 77°56'37.50"E |
| 3. | Nathapa | | | 31°34'25.49"N, 77°58'2.25"E |
| 4. | Rockcharang | | | 31°34'47.32"N, 77°56'0.71"E |
| 5. | Salaring | | | 31°35'49.33"N, 77°55'52.44"E |
| 6. | Gurguri | | | 31°36'28.77"N, 77°50'27.15"E |
| 7. | Majhgaon | | | 31°36'18.64"N, 77°50'17.42"E |
| 8. | Naling | | | 31°36'12.10"N, 77°50'27.46"E |
| 9. | Shigarcha | | | 31°35'55.99"N, 77°50'39.24"E |
| 10. | Huruwa | | | 31°35'36.54"N, 77°50'59.56"E |
| 11. | BadaKhamba | | | 31°34'36.66"N, 77°53'12.88"E |
| 12. | Shorang | | | 31°35'58.38"N, 77°52'30.89"E |
| 13. | Gharashu | | | 31°34'19.04"N, 77°55'9.09"E |
| 14. | ChhotaKhamba | | | 31°34'9.42"N, 77°54'26.52" |
| S.No. | Scientific name | Local name |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Aconitum heterophyllum | Patish, mohra |
| 2. | Agrimonia eupatorium | Kanaula |
| 3. | Asparagus filicinus | Sahasimuli |
| 4. | Cannabis sativa | Bhang |
| 5. | Carum carvi | Zira |
| 6. | Chenopodium album | Dankhar |
| 7. | Datura stramonium | Datura |
| 8. | Delphinium denudatum | Nirvisi |
| 9. | Dipasacus inermis | Tori |
| 10. | Foeniculumvulzare | Saunf |
| 11. | Gentiana kurroo | Karu |
| 12. | Geranium nepalense | Tirrahani |
| 13. | Gerbera lanuginosa | Kopra |
| 14. | Gerardiana heterophylla | Bechhubuti |
| 15. | Halenia elliptica | Pitpara |
| 16. | Jurinea macrocephalla | Dhup |
| 17. | Mentha sylvestris | Podina |
| 18. | Polygonatum verticillatum | Salam mishri |
| 19. | Polygonum alatum | Molora |
| 20. | Primula denticulta | Hanatigoo |
| 21. | Salvia glutinosa | Gwadra |
| 22. | Saussurea lappa | Kuth |
| 23. | Strobilanthus dalhousiams | Mashian |
| 24. | Swerita chirata | Charaita |
| 25. | Tanacetum longifolium | Bhutkesi |
| 26. | Thalictrum prnduculatum | Mamiri |
| 27. | Thalictrum neurocarpum | Barmot |
| 28. | Valeriana haedwickii | Nakh |
| 29. | Valeriana wallichii | Mushkbala |
| 30. | Viola serpens | Banafsha |
Shrub
| S.No. | Scientific name | Local Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Aristemisia roxburghiana | Seski |
| 2. | Berberis chitria | Chutram |
| 3. | Bosiaam herstiana | Khasbar |
| 4. | Colebrookia oppositifolia | Bhamber |
| 5. | Caragana brevispina | Shameh |
| 6. | Coriaria nepalensis | Masuri |
| 7. | Cotoneaster bacillaris | Raonsh |
| 8. | Crataegusoxyacantha | Bat sagli |
| 9. | Dapphne papyracea | Gandiri |
| 10. | Desmodium samuense | Safedkathi |
| 11. | Elsholtzia polystachya | Pothijaunkara |
| 12. | Flemingia fruticulosa | Chopru |
| 13. | Indigofera hebepetala | Kastiarang |
| 14. | Juniperus recurva | Guggal |
|---|---|---|
| 15. | Jasminum humile | Chameli |
| 16. | Loranthus elatus | Banda |
| 17. | Lonicera angustifolia | Pirlu |
| 18. | Plectranthus coesta | Bangra |
| 19. | Rhussemi alara | titar |
| 20. | Rhododendron campanulatum | Sirmang |
| 21. | Salix hastata | Buins |
| 22. | Skimmia laureola | Shuru |
| 23. | Spiraea canescens | Takol |
| 24. | Staphylea emodi | Nag Duan |
| 25. | Woodfordia floribunda | Dhan |
Trees
| S.No. | Scientific Name | Local/Common Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Pinus roxbhurghii | Chir pine |
| 2. | Pinus wallichiana | Blue pine, Kail |
| 3. | Abies pindrow | Silver fir, Tosh |
| 4. | Abies spectabilis | Silver fir, Tosh, sapan |
| 5. | Cedrus deodara | Deodar |
| 6. | Picea smithiana | Spruce, Rai |
| 7. | Taxus baccata | Common Yew, Rakhal |
| 8. | Quercus leucotrichophora | Ban oak |
| 9. | Quercus glauca | Bani oak |
| 10. | Quercus floribunda | Moru oak |
| 11. | Quercus semecarpifolia | Kahrsu oak |
| 12 | Alnus nitida | Alder, Kunees, Kosh |
| 13. | Betula alnoides | Kathbhoj |
| 14. | Betula utilis | Birch, Bhoj |
| 15. | Julglans regia | Walnut, akhrit |
| 16. | Ulmus wallichiana | Maldung |
| 17. | Symplocos paniculata | Lodh |
| 18. | Prunus cerasoides | Panja |
| 19. | Prunus armeniaca | Chulli |
| 20. | Prunus persica | Reg, Baimi |
| 21. | Prunus cornuta | Him. Bird-Cherry, Jamun |
| 22. | Pyrus pashia | Shagal |
| 23. | Acer acuminatum | Manderang, unn |
| 24. | Acer caesium | Him. Maple, Chirandru, Manderang |
|---|---|---|
| 25. | Acer sterculiaceum | Unn, Kanjal |
| 26. | Acer cappadocicum | Unn, Knajal |
| 27. | Aesculus indica | Him. Horse chestnut, JungliKhanor |
| 28. | Rhododendron arboreum | Baras |
Annexure-V
LIST OF FLORA AND FAUNA PRESENT IN THE RUPI BHABHA WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
Herbs
| S.No. | Scientific name | Local name |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Aconitum heterophyllum | Patish, mohra |
| 2. | Agrimonia eupatorium | Kanaula |
| 3. | Asparagus filicinus | Sahasimuli |
| 4. | Cannabis sativa | Bhang |
| 5. | Carum carvi | Zira |
| 6. | Chenopodium album | Dankhar |
| 7. | Datura stramonium | Datura |
| 8. | Delphinium denudatum | Nirvisi |
| 9. | Dipasacus inermis | Tori |
| 10. | Foeniculumvulzare | Saunf |
| 11. | Gentiana kurroo | Karu |
| 12. | Geranium nepalense | Tirrahani |
| 13. | Gerbera lanuginosa | Kopra |
| 14. | Gerardiana heterophylla | Bechhubuti |
| 15. | Halenia elliptica | Pitpara |
| 16. | Jurinea macrocephalla | Dhup |
| 17. | Mentha sylvestris | Podina |
| 18. | Polygonatum verticillatum | Salam mishri |
| 19. | Polygonum alatum | Molora |
| 20. | Primula denticulta | Hanatigoo |
| 21. | Salvia glutinosa | Gwadra |
| 22. | Saussurea lappa | Kuth |
| 23. | Strobilanthus dalhousiams | Mashian |
| 24. | Swerita chirata | Charaita |
| 25. | Tanacetum longifolium | Bhutkesi |
| 26. | Thalictrum prnduculatum | Mamiri |
| 27. | Thalictrum neurocarpum | Barmot |
| 28. | Valeriana haedwickii | Nakh |
| 29. | Valeriana wallichii | Mushkbala |
| 30. | Viola serpens | Banafsha |
Shrub
| S.No. | Scientific name | Local Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Aristemisia roxburghiana | Seski |
| 2. | Berberis chitria | Chutram |
| 3. | Bosiaam herstiana | Khasbar |
| 4. | Colebrookia oppositifolia | Bhamber |
| 5. | Caragana brevispina | Shameh |
| 6. | Coriaria nepalensis | Masuri |
| 7. | Cotoneaster bacillaris | Raonsh |
| 8. | Crataegusoxyacantha | Bat sagli |
| 9. | Dapphne papyracea | Gandiri |
| 10. | Desmodium samuense | Safedkathi |
| 11. | Elsholtzia polystachya | Pothijaunkara |
| 12. | Flemingia fruticulosa | Chopru |
| 13. | Indigofera hebepetala | Kastiarang |
| 14. | Juniperus recurva | Guggal |
| 15. | Jasminum humile | Chameli |
| 16. | Loranthus elatus | Banda |
| 17. | Lonicera angustifolia | Pirlu |
| 18. | Plectranthus coesta | Bangra |
| 19. | Rhussemi alara | titar |
| 20. | Rhododendron campanulatum | Sirmang |
| 21. | Salix hastata | Buins |
| 22. | Skimmia laureola | Shuru |
| 23. | Spiraea canescens | Takol |
| 24. | Staphylea emodi | Nag Duan |
| 25. | Woodfordia floribunda | Dhan |
Trees
| S.No. | Scientific Name | Local/Common Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Pinus roxbhurghii | Chir pine |
| 2. | Pinus wallichiana | Blue pine, Kail |
| 3. | Abies pindrow | Silver fir, Tosh |
| 4. | Abies spectabilis | Silver fir, Tosh, sapan |
| 5. | Cedrus deodara | Deodar |
| 6. | Picea smithiana | Spruce, Rai |
| 7. | Taxus baccata | Common Yew, Rakhal |
| 8. | Quercus leucotrichophora | Ban oak |
| 9. | Quercus glauca | Bani oak |
| 10. | Quercus floribunda | Moru oak |
|---|---|---|
| 11. | Quercus semecarpifolia | Kahrsu oak |
| 12 | Alnus nitida | Alder, Kunees, Kosh |
| 13. | Betula alnoides | Kathbhoj |
| 14. | Betula utilis | Birch, Bhoj |
| 15. | Julglans regia | Walnut, akhrit |
| 16. | Ulmus wallichiana | Maldung |
| 17. | Symplocos paniculata | Lodh |
| 18. | Prunus cerasoides | Panja |
| 19. | Prunus armeniaca | Chulli |
| 20. | Prunus persica | Reg, Baimi |
| 21. | Prunus cornuta | Him. Bird-Cherry, Jamun |
| 22. | Pyrus pashia | Shagal |
| 23. | Acer acuminatum | Manderang, unn |
| 24. | Acer caesium | Him. Maple, Chirandru, Manderang |
| 25. | Acer sterculiaceum | Unn, Kanjal |
| 26. | Acer cappadocicum | Unn, Knajal |
| 27. | Aesculus indica | Him. Horse chestnut, JungliKhanor |
| 28. | Rhododendron arboreum | Baras |
List of Major Fauna in the PA
| S.No | Common Name | Scientific Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Himalayan Water Shrew | Chimarrogale himalayica |
| 2. | Hodgson's Brown-toothed shrew | Soriculus caudatus |
| 3. | Horsfield's Shrew | Crocidura horsfieldii |
| 4. | Greater Horseshoe Bat | Rhinolophus ferrumequinum |
| 5. | Great Himalayan Leaf-nosed Bat | Hipposideros armiger |
| 6. | Hodgson's Bat | Myotis formosus |
| 7. | Rhesus Macaque | Macaca mulatta |
| 8. | Common Langur | Semnopithecus entellus |
| 9. | Common Leopard | Panthera pardus |
| 10. | Snow Leopard | Uncia uncia |
| 11. | Jungle Cat | Felis chaus |
| 12. | Leopard Cat | Prionailurus bengalensis |
| 13. | Himalayan Palm Civet | Paguma larvata |
| 14. | Common Indian Mongoose | Herpestes edwardsii |
| 15. | Stone Marten | Martes foina |
| 16. | Yellow Throated Marten | Martes flavigula |
| 17. | Pale Weasel | Mustela altaica |
| 18. | Himlayan Weasel | Mustela sibirica |
|---|---|---|
| 19. | Yellow -Billied Weasel | Mustela kathiah |
| 20. | Red Fox | Vulpes vulpes |
| 21. | Himlayan Brown Bear | Ursus arctos |
| 22. | Asiatic Black Bear | Ursus thibetanus |
| 23. | Himalayan Musk Deer | Moschus chrysogaster |
| 24. | Ghoral | Naemordedus goral |
| 25. | HimlayanSerow | Naemorhedus thar |
| 26. | Himlayan Tahr | Hemitragus jemlahicus |
| 27. | Asiatic Ibex | Capra ibex |
| 28. | Blue Sheep(Bharal) | Pseudois nayaur |
| 29. | Red Gaint Flying Squirrel | Petaurista petaurista |
| 30. | Small Kashmir Flying Squirrel | Hylopetes fimbriatus |
| 31. | House Rat | Rattus rattus |
| 32. | Turkestan Rat | Rattus turkestanicus |
| 33. | Chest nut Rat | Niviventer fulvescens |
| 34. | White-bellied Rat | Niviventer niviventer |
| 35. | Indian Crested Porcupine | Hystrix indica |
| 36. | Royle'sPika | Ochotona roylei |
| 37. | Large-eared Pika | Ochotona macrotis |
List of Important Birds in the PA (s)
| S. No. | Name of the Bird | Scientific Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Western Tragopan | Tragopan melanocephalus |
| 2 | Koklass Pheasant | Pucrasia macrolopha |
| 3 | Himalayan Monal | Lophophorus impejanus |
| 4 | Kalij Pheasant | Lophura leucomelanos |
| 5 | Chukar partridges | Alectoris chukar |
| 6 | Himalayan Snowcock | Tetraogallus himalayensis |
| 7 | Lammergeier | Gypaetus barbatus |
| 8 | Himalayan Griffon Vulture | Gyps himalayensis |
| 9 | Golden Eagle | Aquila chrysaetos |
| 10 | Eurasian Sparrowhawk | Accipiter nisus |
| 11 | Himalayan Buzzard | Buteore fectus |
| 12 | Common kestrel | Falco tinnunculus |
| 13 | Oriental turtle Dove | Streptopelia orientalis |
| 14 | Snow Pigeon | Columba leuconota |
| 15 | Mountain Scops Owls | Otuss pilocephalus |
| 16 | Asian barred Owlet | Glaucidium cuculoides |
| 17 | Himalayan Switlet | Aerodramus brevirostris |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Himalayan Woodpecker | Dendrocopos himalayensis |
| 19 | Scaly-belled Woodpecker | Picus squamatus |
| 20 | Spotted Nutcracker | Nucifraga caryocatactes |
| 21 | Coal tit | Periparus ater |
| 22 | Black and yellow Grosbeak | Mycero basicterioides |
| 23 | Brownish flanked Bush Warbler | Horornis fortipes |
| 24 | Grey headed canary Flycatcher | Culicic apaceylonensis |
| 25 | Long-billed Thrush | Zoothera monticola |
| 26 | Common Rosefinch | Carpodacus erythrinus |
| 27 | Red headed Bullfinch | Pyrrhula erythrocephala |
| 28 | Fire fronted Serin | Serinus pusillus |
| 29 | Plain Mountain finch | Leucosticte nemoricola |
| 30 | Rock bunting | Emberiza cia |
List of the other important species (Butterfly, insects, reptiles etc) in the PA
Amphibians
1. Himalayan Toad (Duttaphrynus himalayanus)
2. Beautiful torrent frog (Amolops formosus)
3. Stoliczka’s frog (Paa vicina)
Reptiles
1. Kashmir rock Agama (Laudakia tuberculata)
2. Himalayan Ground Skink (Asymblepharus himalayanus)
3. Ice Field Skink (Asymblepharus ladacensis)
4. Himalayan Keelback (Amphiesma platyceps)
5. Himalayan Pit viper (Gloydius himalayanus)
Invertebrates
There is no document or information available on invertebrate fauna of Rupi-Bhabha WLS, and it is presumably
similar to other part of Western Himalayas
List of endemic species
Plants
1. Deodar Cedrus deodara
2. Kail Pinus wallichiana
3. Chir Pine Pinus roxburghii
4. Khanor (Chestnut) Aesculus hippocastranum
5. Rhododendron Rhododrndron sps.
Mammals
1. Himalayan Goral (Naemorhedus goral): The Himalayan Goral is a small ungulate species that inhabits the
mountainous regions of the western Himalayas, including parts of Himachal Pradesh.
2. Himalayan Blue Sheep (Pseudois nayaur): Also known as Bharal or Himalayan Blue Sheep, this species is
endemic to the Himalayan region and can be found in parts of Himachal Pradesh.
Birds
1. Himalayan Snowcock (Tetraogallus himalayensis): This large game bird is endemic to the western
Himalayas and can be found in rocky and alpine habitats, including parts of Himachal Pradesh.
2. Himalayan Quail (Ophrysia superciliosa): This elusive and critically endangered bird species is endemic to
the western Himalayas, including parts of Himachal Pradesh. It prefers dense grasslands and shrubby
habitats.
3. Himalayan Monal (Lophophorus impejanus): The Himalayan Monal is a colorful pheasant species endemic
to the western Himalayas, including parts of Himachal Pradesh. It inhabits forests and alpine meadows
List of RET Species
1. Himalayan Brown Bear (Ursus arctosisabellinus): Vulnerable
2. Himalayan Monal (Lophophorus impejanus): Vulnerable
3. Asiatic Black Bear (Ursus thibetanus): Vulnerable
4. Himalayan Musk Deer (Moschus chrysogaster): Endangered
5. Himalayan Tahr (Hemitragus jemlahicus) : Near Threatened
Annexure-VI
Performa of Action Taken Report
1. Number and date of meetings.
2. Minutes of the meetings: (mention noteworthy points. Attach minutes of the meeting as separate Annexure).
3. Status of preparation of Zonal Master Plan including Tourism Master Plan.
4. Summary of cases dealt with rectification of error apparent on face of land record (Eco-sensitive Zone wise).
Details may be attached as Annexure.
5. Summary of cases scrutinised for activities covered under the Environment Impact Assessment Notification,
2006 (Details may be attached as separate Annexure).
6. Summary of cases scrutinised for activities not covered under the Environment Impact Assessment
Notification, 2006 (Details may be attached as separate Annexure).
7. Summary of complaints lodged under section 19 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
8. Any other matter of importance.
[F. No. 25/194/2015/ESZ-RE]
Dr. S. KERKETTA, Scientist “G”
and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi-110054.
GORAKHA NATH YADAVA
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