Para 3.19.10 — MSO (Audit)

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3.19.10 The scope of Audit would extend to an in-depth review and evaluation of several policy initiatives and action programmes undertaken by the Ministry for the conservation and sustainable use of natural resources, including forestry and wild life.
- A. Forestry

What This Means

The scope of Environment Audit extends to a thorough review of policy initiatives and action programmes undertaken by the Ministry of Environment and Forests for conservation and sustainable use of natural resources. This includes forestry and wildlife conservation programmes, where auditors evaluate whether these initiatives are achieving their intended objectives effectively.

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Key Points

1Audit covers policy initiatives for conservation and sustainable use of natural resources
2Includes in-depth review of forestry programmes
3Extends to wildlife conservation action programmes
4Evaluates whether programmes achieve intended objectives
5Covers initiatives by the Ministry of Environment and Forests

Practical Example

An audit team reviews the National Afforestation Programme, examining whether the Ministry's target of planting 2 million hectares of degraded forest land was met. They find that while budgets were fully utilized, only 60% of the target area was actually planted, and survival rates of planted saplings were below 40%, indicating poor programme effectiveness.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural resources are covered under this audit scope?▼

The scope covers all natural resources including forests, wildlife, water bodies, biodiversity, and ecosystems that fall under the Ministry of Environment and Forests' jurisdiction.

Does the audit only check spending or also outcomes?▼

The audit goes beyond spending to evaluate actual outcomes — whether conservation goals were met, whether sustainable use practices are in place, and whether policy initiatives translated into tangible environmental benefits.

How does audit assess 'sustainable use' of natural resources?▼

Auditors examine whether resource extraction rates are within permissible limits, whether replenishment programmes are in place, and whether the resource base is being maintained for future use.

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Para 3.19.10 — MSO (Audit)

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