Document Type: Government Resolution (शासन पत्र) / Administrative Circular
Reference Number: MIS 0516/Pr.Kr.96/RAUSHU-1, dated 22 February 2017
Issued By: Government of Maharashtra, Home Department (गृह विभाग), Mantralaya, Mumbai-400 032
Effective Date: 22 February 2017 (From date of publication)
This Government Resolution addresses a 50-crore tree plantation program for the period 2017-2019, to be executed across all departments of Maharashtra State Government, including the State Excise Department (राज्य उत्पादन शुल्क विभाग). The initiative aims to mitigate global warming, climate change, and seasonal variations through large-scale afforestation. The State Excise Department has been assigned specific tree plantation targets and is required to coordinate planning, implementation, monitoring, and maintenance activities. The resolution appoints the Additional Commissioner of State Excise as the Nodal Control Officer and mandates quarterly reporting on tree survival rates (minimum 90%) to senior forest officials.
| Year | Plantation Period | Forest Dept | Other Depts | Gram Panchayats | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 15 June – 7 July 2017 | 2.25 crore | 75 lakh | 1 crore | 4 crore |
| 2018 | 15 June – 7 July 2018 | 7.50 crore | 2.50 crore | 3 crore | 13 crore |
| 2019 | 15 June – 7 July 2019 | 18.75 crore | 6.25 crore | 8 crore | 33 crore |
| Total | 28.50 crore | 9.50 crore | 12 crore | 50 crore |
The State Excise Department (राज्य उत्पादन शुल्क विभाग) has been assigned the following year-wise plantation targets:
| Sl. No. | Department / Office | 2017 Target | 2018 Target | 2019 Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Commissioner, State Excise & office premises | 37,500 trees | 1,25,000 trees | 3,12,500 trees |
| 2 | All Superintendents, State Excise & office premises | (Included above) | (Included above) | (Included above) |
Total State Excise Department allocation: 37,500 + 1,25,000 + 3,12,500 = 4,75,000 trees (0.475 crore)
The following shall be executed per the Government Resolution of Revenue & Forest Department dated 10 October 2016:
Plants must be sourced from:
Nodal Officers for Seedling Coordination: