STRENGTHENING THE INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITIES AT VARIOUS LEVELS AND BRING IN BEHAVIORAL CHANGES TO MANAGE NATURAL RESOURCES IN AN INTEGRATED, PARTICIPATORY AND SUSTAINABLE MANNER.

ANNUAL WORK PLAN

Target 1

Institutional capacities of relevant national, state, and local Institutions enhanced for effective implementation of Biological Diversity Act.
	Initiate assessment and review of existing capacities of SBBs and BMCs in M.P. and Jhk to implement the BD Act.
	Meetings and consultations with relevant line ministries and agencies to identify gaps and list actions to be taken.
	Review of existing frameworks and programmes on conservation and sustainable use of biological resources and the role of relevant institutions in decision making.
	Consultation with State Biodiversity Boards and authorities of identified districts to plan and conceptualise a system for capacity building at the state and local levels.

Target 2

Enhanced understanding at national, state and local institutions for conservation (in–situ and ex-situ) of bio resources and ecosystems.
	Training and capacity building for documentation of land races, wild relatives, folk varieties, medicinal plants, breeds of domesticated animals, native fish species, heritage species, habitat, ecosystem and biodiversity heritage sites.
	Training and exchange visits for capacity development of the SBBs and BMCs.

Target 3

Knowledge sharing among national, state and local relevant institutions for effective implementation of BD Act.
	Workshop for network of partners on programme planning including their capacity building and training.
	Development of awareness materials for different stakeholders in English and relevant languages.
	Launching of awareness campaigns on biodiversity conservation and sustainable use and implementation of BD Act to stakeholders at different levels.