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Final Notification Declaring Eco Sensitive zone S.O. No.2930(E) around Bhagrirathi, Uttarakhand

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TypeNotification
Year1986
JurisdictionCentral
MinistryMinistry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
StatusIn force as published by the source
TextPublished as one document, as the source published it
Subjectsenvironment

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85. <m 1884 150.24 30° 51' 59.4" 78° 39' 7.8"

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88. 3<RR 1290 131.7 30.° 47' 20.4" 78° 26' 46.8" MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 18th December, 2012 S.O. 2930(E).-Whereas, the Gangotri glacier is one of the largest glaciers surrounded by Shivling, 'fhalay Sagar, Meru, Bhagirathi-III peaks. The river Bhagirathi originates from Gangotri glacier below Chaukhamba peak in an area called Gaumukh at an elevation of 3892 meters and flows north-south in the Uttarkashi district ofGarhwal Himalaya in Uttarakhand province before meeting the Alakhnanda river at Devprayag; , AND WHEREAS, the river Bhagirathi is rich in aquatic flora and fauna including migratory speci~s and any hindrance in their migration due to construction of hydropower projects may adversely affect this unique ecosystem; AND WHEREAS, a number of hydro power projects have been commissioned or proposed or under implementation on the river and also continuous and phenomenal increase in the human and cattle population, the anthropogenic pressure on ecosystems and environment has tremendously increased, causing irreparable damage to the fragile mountain ecosystems including flow and character of the river; AND WHEREAS, it has -been decided that for the maintenance of environmental flow and ecology of the river Bhagirathi from Gaumukh to Uttarkashi with a total area of

4179.59 square kilometers covering the entire watershed of about 100km stretch of the , t'li'lll-~ J(jilJ river Bhagirathi shall be declared as an Eco-sensitive Zone from ecological and environmental point of view; AND WHEREAS, a draft notification under sub-section (I) . read with clause (v) and clause (xiv) of sub-section (2) of "~ction 3 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (29 of 1986) was published in the Gazette ofindia, Extraordinary, vide notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Environment and Forests number S.O .. 1499(E), dated the lSI July, 2011, as required under sub-rule (3) of rule 5 of the Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986, inviting objections and suggestions from'a!1 persons likely to be affected thereby within a period of sixty days from the date on which copies of the Gazette containing the said notification were made available to the public; AND WHEREAS, copies of the Gazette containing .the said notification were made availablelo the public on thelSlJuly, 201 I; AND WHEREAS, all objections and suggestions received in response to the draft notification have been duly considered by the Central Government; NOW, THEREFORE, in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (I) read \\ilh dause (v) and clause (xiv) of sub - section (2) of section 3 of the Environment (Protection) Act. 1986 (29 of 1986) and sub-rule (3) of rule 5 of the Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986, the Central Government hereby notifies entire watershed of about 100 kilometers stretch of the river Bhagirathi from Gaumukh to Uttarkashi covering an area .of 4179.59 square kilometers as the Eco-sensitive Zone (herein after called as the Eco-sensitive Zone):-

1. Bo,undaries of Eco-sensitive Zone.- The said Eco-sensitive Zone is the entire ,,,atershed of about I 00 kilometers stretch of the river Bhagirathi" from Gaumukh 23 24 TIlE GAZETIE OF INDIA. EXrRAORQINARY [PART II-SEC. 3(iil) to Uttarkashi covering an area of 4179.59 square kilometers. The Eco-sensitive Zone abets the Indo China border from East to North West.

(a) The Eco-sensitive Zone is bounded by 31°05'46.54"N latitude and 79°25'11.65"E longitude towards east; 79°04'32.21"E longitude and 31°27'23.28"N latitude towards north;. 30051'03.95"N latjtude and 78OZ2'57.78"E longitude towards west arid 300 39'OS.09"N latitude and 78°31 '26.41 "E 10ngituJe towards south.

(b) The map of Eco-sensitive Zone boundary together with sub-basin boundaries, Govind and Gangotri National Parks boundaries, important places, major tributaries of Bhagirathi river, and latitude-longitude of four extremes of the Eco-sensitive Zone boundary is appended with this notification as Annexure I and

(c) The list of the villages falling within the Eco-sensitive Zone is appended as Annexure II. The list of villages given in Annexure-II shaH be further revisited an" confirmed by the State Government while preparing the Zonal Master Plan.

2. Zonal Master Plan for the Eco-sensitive Zone.- (I) For the purpose of the Ecosensitive Zone the State Government shall prepare in consultation with local people particularly women a Zonal MastFr Plan within a period of . two years from the date of publication of this notification in the Official Gazette and the same shall be approved by the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India. ['W1II--1SiU6 3(ii) 1 25

(2) - The Zonal Master Plan shall be prepared with due involvement of all concerned State Departments of Environment, Forest, Urban Development, Tourism, Municipal, Revenue, Public Works Department, Environment Protection and Pollution Control Board, Water Resources, Horticulture, Panchayati Raj, Rural Development etc. for integrating environmental and ecological considerations into it.

(3) The border area development plan and any other plans prepared or to be prepared by the State or Central Government shall be integrated and form part of the Zonal Master Plan ..

(4) 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.

(5) The Zonal Master Plan shall be prepared based on watershed approach. It • shall also ensure that there is no attempt to tamper with the natural boundaries of the river and tributaries through the construction of any kind of structures on the banks of the river and tributaries.

(6) The Zonal Master Plan shall demarcate all the existing village settlements, types and kinds of forests, agricultural areas, fertile lands, green areas, horticultural areas, orchards, lakes and other water bodies.

(7) The construction of various buildings, hotels, resorts in the I;:co-sensitive Zone shall strictly follow the traditional concepts and architecture of the THE GAZETIE OF INDIA: EXTRAORDINARY [PART II-SEC. 3(iill area. Specific guidelines shall be laid down for the same in the Zonal Master Plan.

(8) The Zonal master plan shall regulate the development in the Eco-sensitive Zone so as to meet the requirement of local people without affecting the rights and privileges of the bona-fide residents and also ensure eco friendly development for their livelihood security.

(9) Pending the preparation of the Zonal Master Plan for the Eco-sensitive Zone and approval thereof by the Ministry of Environment and Forests all new constructions and other develgpmental activities shall be referred to the Ministry of Environment and Forests by the Monitoring Committee as per sub-para (4) of paragraph 4 of the notification.

(10) The Zonal master plan sllall encourage development of walking paths for tourism, pilgrimage and local use. (II) The Zonal Master Plan shall be a reference document for the Monitoring Committee for any decision to be taken by them including consideration for relaxation.

(12) No change of land use from green uses such as horticulture areas, agriculture, tea gardens, parks and others like places to non' green uses shall be permitted in the Zonal Master Plan. However, to meet the residentilll needs of the. local residents due to the nlltural growth of existing local population, strictly limited conversion of agricultural lands shall be permitted, with the prior approval of the Central Government on the recommendation of the State Government. ----------- ['WI II-<'J1'5 3(ii)]

(13) All the human habitation areas with population of 5000 and above shall have Area Development Plan and shall be prepared under the guidance of local self Government.

(14) There shall be no consequential reduction in Green area such as forest area, agricultural area, etc.

(15) The Central GovernmelJt and the· State Government shall specify other measures, if it considers necessary, in giving effect to the provisions of this notification.

(16) Development and protection of hill slopes:

(i) the Zonal Master Plan shall indicate areas on hill slopes where development shall not be permitted;

(ii) no development shall be undertaken in areas having a steep slope or areas which fall in fault or hazard zones or areas falling on the spring lines and first order streams or slopes with a high degree of erosion as identified by the State Government on the basis of available scientific evidence;

(iii) no development on existing steep hill slopes or slopes with a high degree of erosion shall be permitted.

(iv) Tourist resorts and commercial complexes shall be located in areas with surplus water and electricity, so as not to affect the rights of existing users without their prior consultation.

(v) The places in the Eco-sensitive Zone where cutting of hills causes ecological damage and slope instability in adjacent areas, such Tl 28 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA: EXTRAORDINARY IPART II----SEC. 3(ii») cuttings shall be undertaken with appropriate measures to avoid such amages. EXp!(/),(/f;on:- In this notification, "steep hill slope" means a hill slope with a gradient of 20 degrees or more

(17) Natural Springs.- the catchment areas of all springs shall be identified and plans for their conservation and rejuvenation of those that have run dry, in their natural setting shall be incorporated in the Zonal Master Plan and the strict guidelines shall be drawn up by the State Government to ban development activities at or near these areas;

(18) Tourism.-

(i) The tourism activities shall be as per the Tourism Master Plan to be prepared by the Department of Tourism of the Uttarakhand State Government.

(ii) The Tourism Master Plan shall also form a component of the Zonal Master Plan and shall be based on a detailed Carrying Capacity Study of the Eco-sensitive Zone, which may be carried out by the State Government.

(iii) All new tourism activities, development for tourism or expansion of existing tourism activities shall be permitted only within the parameters of this Tourism Master Plan.

(iv) The Carrying ~apacity Study shall be carried out based on the existing _ infrastructure and shall not be based on future projections of any project that requires environmental or forest clearance. ['1JlT II-~ 3(ii)] . (v) Till the Zonal Master Plan is approved, development for tourism and expansion of existing tourism activities shall be permitted by the Monitoring Committee only after a detailed examination and shall I;>e subject to the guidelines laid down by the State Government and the Central Government in this regard.

(19) HilI Roads.- following guidelines shall be framed for the construction and maintenance of hill roads and incorporated in the Zonal Master Plan; namely:-

(i) for construction of any road including untarred in the Eco-sensitive Zone of more than 5 km length (including the extension or widening of existing roads);

(ii)provision shall be made in the design of the road for treatment of hill slope instabilit.ies resulting from road cutting cross drainage works and culverts using bio-engineering and other appropriate techniques and by including the cost of such measures in the cost estimate of the proposed road;

(iii) the debris shall not be dumped down the khud or slopes but shall be subsumed in the construction of roads and the provision shall also be made for disposal of unused debris in appropriate manner at suitable and identified locations so as not to affect the ecology of the area adversely and the debris shall be treated and landscaped using bio­ engineering and other appropriate techniques and the cost of such measures shall be included in the cost estimate of the proposed road;

29 .1 'i !l j J i' 30 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA. EXTRAORDINARY [PARl rr-.SEC. 3(ii)]

(iv) all roads shall be provided with adequate number of road side drains and these drains shall be kept free from blockage for runoff disposals and this run off from the road side drainage shall be connected with the natural drainage system in the area;

(v) alignment shall be selected so as to minimise loss of vegetal cover;

(vi) appropriate design standards shall be followed while designing the roads including mass balancing of cut and fill and avoidance of unnecessary cutting.

(vii) Notice shall be given about all fault Zones and land slide zones along the roads indicating the beginning and end of such areas.

(20) Natural Heritage.- The sites of valuable natural heritage in the Ecosensitive Zone shall be identified, particularly scenic beauty, confluence points of river, water falls, pools, springs, gorges, groves, caves, open areas, wooded areas, points, walks, rides, bridle paths etc. and plans for their conservation in their natural setting shall be incorporated in the Zonal Master Plan. All the gene pool reserve areas in the Eco-sensitive Zone shall be preserved. The State Government shall draw up proper plan for their protection and conservation within one year from the date of publication of this Notification. These plans shall form part of the Zonal , Master Plan. Guidelines and regulations shall be drawn up by the State Government to regulate building and other activities around the heritage structures so that the special character and distinct ambience of the heritage site and area are maintained. I - , ['WI I1-1!IUS 3(ii)]

(21) Man-made Heritage.- Buildings, structures, artefacts, temples, streets, areas anll precincts of historical or architectural or aesthetical or cultural or environmental significance shall be indentified and plans for their conservation, shall h~ prepared within one year from. the date of publication of this Notificlltion and incorporated in the Zonal Master Plan. Guidelines and re!lulations shall be drawn up by the State Government to regulate building an!l other activities around the heritage structures or sites so that the special character and distinct ambience of the heritage struCture or 'site and area are maintained.

3. Activities to be prohibited, regulated or permitted within the Eco-sensitive Zone:

(a) Prohibited activities in the Eco-sensitive Zone: The following activities shall be prohibited within the Eco-sensitive Zone:

(i) River Valley projects: Setting up of new hydro-electric power plants (dams, tunneling, and construction of reservoir) and expansion of existing plants on the river Bhagirathi and all its tributaries from Gaumukh to Uttarkashi except micro or mini hydel power projects, which would servl! the energy needs of the local communities, subject to consent of the gram sabha and all other requisite clearances;

(ii) abstraction of river water for any new industrial purposes;

(iii) Mining of Minerals and stone quarrying and crushing: all types of mining (minor and major minerals), stone quarrying and crushing except . for the domestic needs of bona fide local residents. The limited mining, 31 ,-- ; ; ! ,- 32 TIlE GAZETTE OF INDIA: EXTRAORDINARY [PART II-SEC. 3(ii)] stone quarrying and crushing shall be based on site evaluation, provided that such activities are not done on existing steep hill slopes or areas with high degree of erosion, spring lines, ground water recharge areas. The Monitoring Committee shall be the authority to grant such special permission. N~te: bona fide local residents means someone who is residing in that area for an uninterrupted period and who is on the electoral roll as on date of this Notifica!ion, together with his minor children.

(iv) Commercial felling of trees: Commercial felling of trees and setting up of any wood based industry in the Eco-sensitive Zone, except local activities and livelihoods which include wood collection, cottage industry like bamboo basket subject to consent of the gram sabha and all other requisite clearances.

(v) Setting up of saw mills.

(vi) Commercial use of firewood.

(vii) Polluting Industries: Any new highly polluting industries and expansion of existing such industries;

(viii) Sewage and industrial effluents: Discharge of untreated sewage and industrial effluents. However, treated sewage and industrial effluents meeting the water quality standard shall be permitted;

(ix) Use of plastic carry bags: Use of plastic bags in shops, commercial establishments, tourist spots etc. and manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, retailers etc., selling products in'non-biodegradable containers i· [wr 1I-19U6 3(ii)] shall implement a scheme for the buy back· and recycling of their containers and/ or packaging.

(x) Hazardous waste processing units: The industries processing the hazardous waste.as provided in the Hazardous Wastes (Management and Handling) Rules, 1989 as amended from time to time.

(b) Regulated activities in the Eco-sensitive Zone.- The following activities shall be I regulated in the Eco-sensitive Zone as per the prevalent acts and rules.

(i) Water.- (I) the extraction of ground water shall be permitted only for the '. agricultural and domestic consumption of the bona fide occupier of the plot and . the sale of ground water shall not be permitted except with the prior approval of the State Ground Water Board; (2) all· steps, shall be takcm to prevent contamination or pollution of water including from agriculture;

(ii) Trees.- There shall be no felling of trees either on forest, Government, revenue or private lands, without the prior permission of the State Government in case of forest land, and the respective District Collector incase of Government, revenue and private land, granted in such manner as may be laid down by the State Government.

(iii) Defense installations and any other infrastructure development related to national security.

(iv) The plantation of pine trees in the Eco-sensitive Zone.

(v) Introduction of exotic species

(vi) Establishments of hotels and resorts. f

(vii) Erection of electric cables. 33 ,'" 34 'rnE GAZETIE OF INDIA: EXTRAORDINARY JPART II-SEC. 3(ii)]

(viii) Drastic change of agricultural systems,

(ix) Sign boards and hordings,

(x) Noise pollution.- the Environment Department or the State forest Department, ! Uttarakhand shall be the authority to draw up guidelines and regulations for the control of noise pollution in the Eco-sensitive Zone; as per the provisions of the Air (prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981. . (xi) Air Pollution.-The Environment Department or the State Forest Department, Utiarakhand shall be the authority to draw up guidelines and regulations for the control of air' pollution in the Eco-sensitive Zone as per the provisions of the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981.

(xii)Discharge of effluents." the treated effluent shall meet the provisions of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974;

(xiii) Hydro-electric power plants.- The existing hydro-electric power projects shall continue to operate with strict environmental compliance and social audit.

(xiv) Solid Wastes;- (I) the solid waste disposal in Eco-sensitive Zone shall be carried out as per the provisions of the Municipal Solid Waste (Management and Handling) , Rules, 2000 issued by the central Government vide notification number - S,O, 908 (E), dated the' 25th September 2000 and amended from time to time.

(2) The Monitoring Committee shall indentify sites for disposal of solid wastes and its constructions as per the provisions of the Hazardous Wastes (Management and Handling) Ru les, 1989 issued by the Central Goyernment vide Notification No. - S.O, 594(E), dated the 28th July, I 989 and amended from time to time. , " j : ['WI JI--:-"@1J6 3(ii)1

(3) The local authorities shall draw up plans for the segregation of solid wastes into biodegradable and non-biodegradable components;

(4) The biodegradable material may be recycled preferably through composting or vermiculture;

(5) The inorganic material may be disposed off in an environmentally acceptable manner at identified sites;

(xv) Bio!ntedicaC Waste.- the Bio-Medical Waste disposal in the Eco-sensitive Zone shall be carried out as per the provisions of the. Bio-Medical Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 1998 issued by the Central Government vide Notification No. - S.O. . • r - . I 630(E), dat~ the. 20th July, 1998 and amended from tim~ to time.

(xvi) Vehicular Traffic: The vehicular movement of traffic shall be regulated and . specific provisions shall be laid down in the Zonal Master Plan. Pending the preparation of the Zonal master plan and its approval by the Ministry of Environment and Forests, the Monitoring Committee shall have powers to regulate traffic within the Eco-sensitive Zone.

(xvii) Trekking between Gangotri and Gaumukh. ,

(c) Eco-friendly activities in the Eco-sensitive. Zone.- The following activities shall be promoted in the Eco-sensitive Zone:

(i) Rain Water harvesting.

(ii) Organic farming.

(iii) Green technology.

(iv) Walking tourism.

(v) Micro hydel projects for local use. 15

36. TIIEGAZETIE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [!'AlU II-SEc. 3(ii)] . (vi) Solar energy for local use.

(vii) Local bio-resource based industry.

4. Monitoring Committee.-

(1) A committee to be called the Monitoring Committee to monitor the compliance with the provisions of this notification is hereby constituted, in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (3). of section 3 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (29 of 1986) . . (2) The Monitoring Committee shall consist of (a) not more than ten members. (b) the Chairperson of the Monitoring Committee shall be an eminent person with proven managerial or administrative experience and understanding of local issues and the other members shall be:-

(i) a representative of the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government ofIndia;

(ii) two representative~ofNon-Governmental Organizations working in the field of environment (including heritage conservation) to be nominated bY the Government of India;

(iii) Member.Secretary, Environment Protection and Pollution Control Board, Uttarakhand;

(iv) senior Town Planner of the area;

(v) the Chief Conservator ofForests; Garhwal

(vi) the representative of State Irrigation Department;

(vii) one subject expert in the field of environment andeeolog)'; ['1fTT 1I--1§I1J6 3(;1) I 37

(viii) the District Magistrate, Uttarkashi - Member Secretary.

(3) The meeting of the Monitoring Committee shall be convened quarterly.

(4) The activities requiring prior permission 9r environmental clearance shall be referred to the Ministry of Environment and Forests, which shall be the Competent Authority for grant of such clearances as. per the provisions of the Environment Impact Assessment Notification, dated the 14th September 2006 as amended from time to time.

(5) The Monitoring Committee may also invite representatives or experts from concerned Departments or Associations to assist in its deliberations depending on the requirements on issue to issue basis.

(6) For non-complianc.e of the provisions of this notification, the Chairperson or Member Secretary of Monitoring Committee shall be the competent authority to file complaints under section 19 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.

(7). The Monitoring Committee shall submit its annual action taken report by the 31 st March of every year to the Ministry of Environment and Forests and the Ministry shall give its directions from time to time for effective discharge of the functions by the Monitoring Committee.

(8) The powers and functions of the Monitoring Committee shall be restricted to the compliance of the provisions of this notification only. [F. No. 25/3/2010-RE] Dr. G. V SUBRAHMANYAM, Scientist 'G' i ---1 I 1'111', C ;;\I:L T lT O F IN D IA E X T R A O R D IN A R Y A n n exu re I M ap ofE co-sensitive Z one show ing sub-basin boundaries, G ovind and G apgotri N ational P arks boundaries. im portant places, m ajor tributaries o f B hagirathi river, and latitude- ~ 3 1 "2 7 'O "N " ., ~ z~.-v, ~ w z ~ C o ; > ~ ('.,I '.~.j ('t) ~ ' )

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1. Agoda 2428 214.09 30° 51' 13.2" 78° 29' 45.6"

2. Aleth 1785 99.59 30°41'12" 78° 29' 16.2"

3. Bagori 2762 83.98 31° 2' 51.6" 78° 45'7.2"

4. Bagyal Gaon 1558 91.85 30° 44' 30.6" 78° 26' 37.2"

5. Bandrani 1599 61.79 30~ 48' 39" 78° 37' 9"

6. Barsu 2154 144.6 30° 50' 51.6" 78° 36' 45"

7. Bayana 2003· 133.99 30° 44' 13.8" 78° 33' 51"

8. Bhangeli 2016 160.37 JO° 55' 15" 78° 40' 46.8"

9. Bhancoli 2155 213.93 30° 50' 54" 78° 28' 22.8"

10. Bhatwari 1649 327.28 30° 47' 51.6" 78° 37' 9.6" II. Bhela Tipri 1639 63.18 30° 46' 55.8" 78° 37' 19.2"

12. Bhukki 2436 96.52 30° 51' 55.8" 78° 40' -1.2"

13. Bonga 1327 100.05 - 30° 42' 39" 78° 26' 45"

14. Bongari 1694 54.03 30° 42' 35.4" 78° 28' 47.4"

15. Dandalka 2413 92.06 30° 51' 4.2" 78° 29' 2.4"

16. Dansra 2640 68.99 30° 51' 22.2" 78° 28' 34.8"

17. Dhanpur 1833 113.7 30° 41 ' 24.6" 78° 28' 32.4"

18. Dharali 2485 99.98 31° 2' 34.2" 78° 46' 49.8"

19. Dhwari 1799 94.33 30° 47' 49.2" 78° 36' 32.4" .. -

20. Didsari 1555 173.11 30°.44' 51.6" 78° 33' 29.4'"

21. Dovah 1744 - 305.77 30°41'33" 78° 27' 34.2'.'

22. Gajoli 1720 126.67 30° 50' 31.8" 78° 26' 52.2"

23. Gangotri 3008 71.81 30° 59' 41.4" 78° 56' 18"

24. Gawana 1316 131.94 30° 45' 38.4" 78° 28' 10.2"

25. Gorshali 1962 183.29 30° 47' 13.8" 78° 36' 6.6"

26. Gyanja 1997 93.6 30° 45' 21" 78° 25' 10.2"

27. Hinna 1455 256.56 :30° 44' 36.6" - 78° 30' 41.4"

28. Hurri 2453 140.49 30° 54' 4.2" 78°41'19.2"

29. Jadung 4373 72 31° 9' 33.6" 79° 2' 25.8"

30. . Jakhol 1927 101.78 30° 46' 13.2" 78° 34' 36.6"

31. Jarnak 1428 203.4 30° 44' 10.8" 78° 31' 60"

32. Jaspur 2649 134.58 30° 43' 52.8" 78° 27' 21"

33. Jhala 2459 66.05 31°2'2.4" 78° 42' 58.8" . , 40 TIm GAZETrE ~INDIA . EXTRAOlmiNARY

34. lodaw 2224 228.71 30° 45' 10.2" 78° 40' 3.6"

35. lokani 1718 . 54.53 30° 46' 44.4" 78° 35' 59.4"

36. loshiyara 1423 217.91 30° 44' 4.8" 78° 26' 28.2" 37, Kamar 1993 . 85.78 30° 42' 24.6" 78° 32' 25.8"

38. Kanath 1779 130.42 30° 45' 7.8" 78° 32' 23.4"

39. Kankrari 1764 60.91 30° 42' 21" 78° 28' 55,2"

40. Kishanpur 1725 154.5 30° 41 ' 28.2" . 78° 30' 0.6"

41. Kotiya1 Gaon 1454 162.52 30°43' 0.6" 78° 25' 52.2" 42 .. Kuma1ti 1466 77.69 30° 46' 11.4" 78° 35' 58.8"

43. Kunian 2060 14304 30° 51' 27" 78° 38' 22.2"

44. Kuro1i 1804 59.23 30° 42' 48.6" 78° 28' 46.8"

45. Kyark 2007 149.4 30° 49' 25,2" 78° 37' 31.8"

46. Ladari 1111 117,9 30° 43' 27.6" 78° 26' 25,8"

47. Lata • 1536 163.08 30° 46' 34.8" 78° 36' 24"

48. Malla 1727 96.97 30° 47' 24" 78° 36' 42.6"

49. Mando 1220 139.95 30°44'17.4" 78° 27' 31.8"

50. Maneri 1519 95.63 30° 44' 40.8" .78° 32' 25.8"

51. Manpur 1578 167.52 30° 41' 50.4" 78° 29' 1.2"

52. Mastari 1705 83.52 30° 42' 49.8" 78° 27' 57.6"

53. Mukhawa 2925 213.31 .. 31°3'2.4" 78° 47' 25.2" i

54. Naida Urph Bodhhar 1672 290.44 30° 46' 13.8" 78° 27' 51"

55. Natin 2035 72.86 30° 48' 18" 78° 36' 10.8"

56. Naugaon 2075 123,19 30~ 51' 33" 78° 26' 54"

57. Na1ang 4254 67.24 31°5'36" 79° 0' 51"

58. Neta1a 1277 290.7 30° 44' 60" 78° 29' 18"

59. Nirakot 1615 153.97 30° 43' 55.2" 78° 28' 11.4"

60. Nesmor 2253 263 30° 47' 42" 78° 24' 31.8"

61. Ongee 1538 113.55 30° 45' 12.6" 78° 33' 3.6" 62, Pahi 2331 3.88 30° 47' 55.2" 78° 35' 46.2"

63. Pala Maradi 1727 304.37 30° 50' 27" 78° 37' 34.2"

64. Pata I33S 80.93 30° 44' 50.4" 78° 26' 53.4"

65. Pi1ang 2040 122.42 30° 46' 8.4" 78° 40' 2.4"

66. Pura1i 2460 155.Q7 31°2'25.8" 78° 42' 51.6"

67. Raithal 1720 132.34 30° 49' 9.6" 78° 36' 55,2"

68. Said Urph Maja Gaon 1970 118.94 30° 45' 44.4" 78° 2~;' 8.4"

69. Sanj 1579 176.77 30° 46' 1.2" 78° 35' 14.4" 70, Salang 1794 . 158.21 30° 50'36" 78° 38' 15.6"

71. Salu 1864 89.75 . 30° 44' 45" 78° 35' 42"

72. Sangrali 1812 51.26 30° 44' 42" 78° 26' 10.8"

73. Sara 1424 63.82 30° 42' 0,6" 78° 28' 33.6"

74. Sarag 1328 61.68 30° 42' 22.2" 78° 27' 46.2" . -' I ! ['li'i II-l9;1I6 3(ii)]

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88. ~- Sari 1909 72.99 30° 45' 25.2" 7~0 36' 14.4" Saura 1467 150.67 30° 45' 42.6" 78° 35' 45" Seku 1905 217.58 30° 50' 10.8" 78° 27' 45" Silla 1766 111.6 30°46'13.8" 78° 38' 22.8" Silyan , 1509 55.47 30° 43' 37.8" 78° 27' 33" Siror 1363 268.62 30° 44' 49.8" 78° 28'42.6" Sukki 2642 105.98 31° 0' 39" 78° 42' 44.4" Sungar 1993 62.88 30° 53' 43.2" 78° 40' 44.4" Syawa 2145 88.25 30° 43' 58.2" 78° 35' 5.4" Thalan 1481 87.34 30° 42' '13.8" . 78° 28' 7.8" Tehar 1884 150.24 30° 51' 59.4" 78° 39' 7.8" Tiloth 1099 60.4 30° 43' 43.2" 78° 26' 52.2" Vttarkashi 1241 #N/A 30° 44' 00.92" W26'21.41" Vttron 1290 131.7 30° 47' 20.4" 78° 26'46.8" , Printed by the Manager. Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi-l 10064 and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi-llO054.

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