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GANDHIGIRI
Community Policing as Scouting for BMCs – PBRs
MODEF/E/2023/0003194

WHITE PAPER

DOAHD/E/2023/0000384: MOEAF/E/2023/0001356: GOVGJ/E/2023/0009607

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To, June 3, 2023

1. The District Collector of Ahmedabad.
2. The District Collector of Gndhinagar.
3. All Represented elected bodies of Panchayati Raj and Local Bodies.
4. All MP / MLA / Councillors and others elected persons.
5. All BMCs via Gujarat State Biodiversity Board.
6. All CEO of Smart Cities.
7. PCCF Gujarat.
8. Gujarat AWB.
Subject: Establishment and functioning of Biodiversity Management
Committee’s with in jurisdiction of Cantonments area, preparing People's
Biodiversity Register (PBR), within jurisdiction of Smart Cities. WHITE PAPER.
References:
1. Biological Diversity Rules, 2004.
2. Guidelines on Access to Biological Resources and Associated
Knowledge and Benefits Sharing Regulations, 2014.
3. Smart Cities in Gujarat - Swachh Bharat Mission.
Greetings,
On the eve of 1st death anniversary of great visionary Chaudhary Om Prakash
Kadyan, Chief Scout of the Scout and Guides for Animals and Birds, it is humbly
submitted, that:
1. Minor Viyana Berwal is a 16 months old female child and to teach her
fundamental duties, as defined under article 51 A of Indian
Constitution, I was compelled to introduce this petition as WHITE
PAPER, on her behalf, being grandparents, without gain and profit.
2. Minor Viyana Berwal is nominated as a Brand Ambassador for a cause.
Legal obligations of a public servants, as onwards 1-7-2004 till date:
The Biological Diversity Act, 2002:
1. CHAPTER IX: DUTIES OF THE CENTRAL AND THE STATE
GOVERNMENTS –
Section 36: Central Government to develop National strategies, plans,
etc., for conservation, etc., of biological diversity.
Section 37: Biodiversity heritage sites.
Section 38: Power of Central Government to notify threatened species.
Section 39: Power of Central Government to designate repositories.
Section 40: Power of Central Government to exempt certain biological
resources
2. CHAPTER X - Section 41: Constitutions of Biodiversity Management
Committees.
3. CHAPTER XI - Section 45: Annual report of Biodiversity Management
Committees.
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4. Section 46: Audit of accounts of Biodiversity Management Committees.

5. Section 47: Annual report, etc., of Biodiversity Management Committee to
be submitted to District Magistrate.
6. Gujarat Biological Diversity Rules, 2010.
7. Nomination of the Gujarat State Level PBR Quality Monitoring Committee.
8. Species of Plants and animals which are on the verge of extinction in the
state of Gujarat, under section 38 of Biological Diversity Act, 2002.
Ahmedabad Cantonment is situated between Ahmedabad City and Gandhinagar
in the capital of Gujarat State. It serves as a military base and residential
establishment. The site of Cantonment was chosen by Sir J.Malcolm in 1830. It
may be remarked that the limits of the Ahmedabad Cantonment were practically
first settled in year 1833 and hence was established in year 1833. The
Cantonment maintains its own infrastructure of water supply, roads, building
and sewerage system in Cantonment area. As per figure of 2011 census the
population of Ahmedabad Cantonment is 14345 and its overall literacy rate is
81%. This is a class II category Cantonment Board. Cantonment has historical
buildings such as Camp Hanuman Temple, St. George’s Church, Ahmedabad
Gymkhana. Sabarmati River passes alongside boundary of Cantonment. Fort
area in Cantonment is witness to brutality of British regime and inspires Indians
about long freedom struggle. Today Ahmedabad Domestic Airport is part of
Cantonment. Cantonment still remains green part in concrete city.
The Duties of the Chief Executive Officer are as follows:
(a) exercise all the powers and perform all the duties conferred or
imposed upon him by or under this Act or any other law for the time
being in force; (b) subject to any restrictions, limitations and
conditions imposed by this Act, to exercise executive power to ensure
that the administration of the Board is carried out in accordance with
provisions of this Act;
(c) prescribe the duties of, and exercise supervision and control over
the acts and proceedings of all, officers and employees of the Board;
(d) be responsible for the custody of all records of the Board;
(e) arrange for the performance of such duties relative to the
proceedings of the Board or of any Committee of the Board or of any
Committee of Arbitration constituted under this Act, as those bodies
may respectively impose on him; and
(f) comply with every requisition of the Board on any matter pertaining
to the administration of the cantonment.
The Chief Executive Officer is an officer of Indian Defence Estates Service cadre
of Civil Services and works under the administrative control of Director General,
Defence Estates, Govt. of India, Ministry of Defence. Shri Gokul Mahajan, IDES,
is the Chief Executive Officer of Ahmedabad Cantonment at present.
The core infrastructure elements in a Smart City would include: -
i. Adequate water supply,
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ii. Assured electricity supply,

iii. Sanitation, including solid waste management,
iv. Efficient urban mobility and public transport,
v. Affordable housing, especially for the poor,
vi. Robust IT connectivity and Digitalization,
vii. Good Governance, especially e Governance and citizen
participation,
viii. Sustainable environment,
ix. Safety and security of citizens, particularly women, children
and the elderly, and
x. Health and education.
Prayers:
1. Chief Executive Officer of Ahmedabad Cantonment, may be directed to
perform and deliver, his fundamental and official duties, as stated above.
2. CEO of Smart Cities, also may be directed to perform and deliver, his
fundamental and official duties, as stated above. They may be asking, to
place agenda and approved, as stated above.
3. All BMCs may be directed to perform, to place agenda and approved, as
stated above.
4. All DSPCA may be ask to perform, to place agenda and approved, as
stated above, with similar action to Gujarat AWB and Gauseva and
Gauchar Vikas Board and Gujarat live Stock Development Board.
5. Ahmedabad Cantonment Board, may be directed to perform, to place
agenda and approved, as stated above.
6. To remove public nuisance, including stray animals, restoring their 5
freedoms, being judicial advisory and suggestions.

Minor Viyana Berwal through her grandpa Naresh Kadyan, Senior Citizen.
Distributions:
1. SDM at Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar.
2. Ahmedabad Cantonment Board.
3. All Members of National Advisory Committee for
Animal Husbandry and Dairying sector.
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 NARESH KADYAN
Retired Commissioner (Headquarter),
Bharat Scouts and Guides, Haryana.
Founder Chairman, PFA Haryana.
Convener, Animal Welfare Party,
1st Political wings in India, restoring five
freedoms for animals, preventing to treat them
as goods, food, political and publicity tool

Being an active part of Community Policing as

man of many achievements and distinctions:
Voice for voiceless: Fighter by spirit: Jat by
birth: Philanthropist by profession: Activist by
mission: Cobbler by qualification: Scouting by
passion: Humanitarian by choice: Gandhian by
vision and action, habitual khadi wearers and
speaking truth, performing fundamental duties, COMMUNITY POLICING
as social reformer, compassionate citizen, and
AS SCOUTING,
unpaid labour for flora and fauna: kadyan.ipfa
C O O R D I N A T9813010595
ION
1. Retired as Commissioner (Headquarter), @gmail.com
Bharat Scouts and Guides, Haryana. Among Society as per laws of
2. Lifetime as Chief National Commissioner, the land
Scouts and Guides for Animal and Birds.
3. Lifetime as National Authority for Animal
Welfare, OIPA: Indian People for Animals. @nareshkadyan @nareshkadyan
4. Had been CPCSEA nominee, for many
establishments, including NDRI.
5. Nodal Inspecting Authority for Haryana
and adjoining Rajasthan, for Animal
Welfare Division (Govt. of India).
6. Inspecting Authority for Animal Welfare
Board of India, for Haryana and Punjab,
as per item No. 3 of 39th AGM of AWBI,
keeping in view the recommendations of
Screening Committee of AWBI.
7. Had been volunteers of Wildlife Crime
Control Bureau: WCCB.
8. Non-official Member, State Committee for
Slaughter Houses, Department of Urban
and Local Bodies (Govt. of Haryana).
 9. Since 1998 up to 2018, Founder Chairman,
People for Animals - PFA Haryana.
10. Since 2008 up to 2021, Representative of
OIPA in India, affiliated with UN.
11. Elected Member, Clothing and Footwear
Institute, London as 8-11-1988.
Date of Birth: October 10, 1961.
Educational qualifications:
1. Master of Arts in Mass Communication
and Journalism.
2. Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and
Mass Communication
3. Diploma in Footwear Technology
4. Advance Course in Footwear Technology
5. Master Trainer in Animal Welfare - Govt. of
India, November 15-29, 2000.
Outstanding performance:
40 years’ rich experience in Gandhian
Ethics, Ideology, and Philosophy,
including 18 years as District Khadi and
Village Industries Officer, besides Duty
Magistrate during prohibition policy in
Haryana.
Voluntary Retirement as Supreme sacrifice, at
the time of promotion, before 5 years:
August 5, 2014
Publication:
Two Books compiled for legislations
related to Animal Welfare and Biodiversity
International Union for Conservation of Nature:
IUCN - 2021-2025:
1. Member, Commission on Education and
Communication.
2. Member, CEC Nature for all Network
3. Member, CEC Reimagine Conservation
Network
4. Member, CEC Nature Education for
Sustainability Network
5. Member, CEC Youth Engagement and
Intergenerational Partnerships Network
Voter: Village Siwana, Beri Constituency.
Property: Valid License for 2 Arms, all over India.

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Gandhian ethics and values refer to the moral and philosophical principles espoused by
Mahatma Gandhi, a prominent Indian freedom fighter, and social reformer. Gandhi's
philosophy was based on the idea of non-violence, truth, and selfless service to others. Some
of the key elements of Gandhian ethics and values include:
1. Satya (Truth):
Gandhi believed that truth is the foundation of all morality and the highest form of
devotion. He advocated speaking the truth at all times and rejecting falsehood,
deception, and hypocrisy.
2. Ahimsa (Non-violence):
Gandhi was a staunch believer in non-violence or ahimsa. He believed that violence
only begets more violence and that true strength lies in peaceful resistance to
oppression and injustice.
3. Sarvodaya (Welfare of All):
Gandhi's philosophy was centered around the idea of sarvodaya, which means the
welfare of all. He believed that every individual, regardless of caste, creed, or social
status, should be given equal opportunities to live a dignified life.
4. Swaraj (Self-rule):
Gandhi believed that India's independence from British rule could only be achieved
through self-rule or swaraj. He advocated for economic self-sufficiency and self-
reliance, along with political independence.
5. Satyagraha (Soul force):
Satyagraha refers to the use of non-violent resistance to achieve social or political
change. Gandhi believed that the power of truth and non-violence could overcome
even the most entrenched systems of oppression.
Overall, Gandhian ethics and values emphasize the importance of compassion, selflessness,
and service to others, along with a commitment to truth, non-violence, and social justice.
These principles continue to be influential in contemporary India and around the world.
Mahatma Gandhi was a staunch believer in non-violence and advocated for the use of
peaceful means to achieve social and political change. Therefore, he was opposed to the use
of firearms, ammunition, projectiles, explosives, and fireworks.
Gandhi believed that the use of violence, including the use of firearms and explosives, was
not only immoral but also ineffective in achieving lasting change. He saw violence as a self-
defeating means to an end and believed that it would only perpetuate a cycle of violence and
hatred.
Gandhi also believed that the use of fireworks and other explosive devices was wasteful and
served no real purpose beyond entertainment. He believed that such activities diverted
resources and attention away from more pressing social issues and contributed to
environmental degradation.
Instead of using violence or fireworks, Gandhi advocated for the use of non-violent
resistance and civil disobedience to achieve social and political change. He believed that
non-violent resistance could be a powerful tool for effecting change, as it demonstrated the
strength of conviction and commitment to a cause.
Overall, Gandhi's philosophy on firearms, ammunition, projectiles, explosives, and fireworks
can be summed up by his strong commitment to non-violence and his belief in the power of
peaceful resistance to bring about lasting change.

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 Mahatma Gandhi was a strong opponent of exploitation in all its forms, including economic,
social, and political exploitation. He believed that exploitation was a fundamental injustice
that violated the dignity and rights of individuals and communities.
Gandhi saw economic exploitation as a particularly pernicious form of oppression, as it often
involved the exploitation of the poor and vulnerable by the rich and powerful. He believed
that the root cause of economic exploitation was the concentration of wealth and power in
the hands of a few, and he advocated for the redistribution of wealth and resources to
promote greater economic equality and justice.
Gandhi also opposed social and political exploitation, particularly the exploitation of
marginalized and oppressed communities such as women, Dalits, and indigenous peoples.
He believed that these communities had been systematically excluded from the benefits of
social and economic development and were often subject to discrimination and violence.
To combat exploitation, Gandhi advocated for a range of strategies, including nonviolent
resistance, civil disobedience, and peaceful protests. He also believed in the importance of
education and empowerment, particularly for marginalized communities, as a means of
challenging unjust power structures and promoting greater social and economic equality.
Overall, Gandhi saw exploitation as a profound injustice that needed to be addressed
through a combination of social, economic, and political reforms, as well as a commitment to
nonviolence and social justice.
Mahatma Gandhi was a staunch advocate for animal rights and believed that all living beings,
including animals, deserved to be treated with respect and compassion. He viewed animals
as sentient beings with their own rights and needs, and believed that humans had a moral
obligation to protect and care for them.
Gandhi was a vegetarian and believed that the consumption of meat was not only cruel to
animals but also harmful to human health and the environment. He saw vegetarianism as a
way of promoting nonviolence and reducing suffering in the world.
Gandhi also spoke out against animal cruelty and advocated for the humane treatment of
animals in agriculture, transportation, and other areas where they were used for human
purposes. He believed that animals should not be subjected to unnecessary suffering or
exploitation and that humans had a responsibility to ensure their welfare.
In addition to his advocacy for animal rights, Gandhi also saw the interconnectedness of all
living beings and believed that humans had a responsibility to protect the environment and
its biodiversity. He believed that humans should live in harmony with nature and not exploit
it for their own purposes.
Overall, Gandhi's views on animals reflected his deep commitment to nonviolence and his
belief in the interconnectedness of all living beings. He saw the humane treatment of animals
as an essential component of a just and compassionate society, and believed that humans
had a moral obligation to protect and care for all living beings.

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 Resolutions:
With the blessings of great visionary late Chaudhary Om Parkash Kadyan, Retired
BDPO with Smt. Prem Kaur Dhankar, founder of People for Animals – PFA Haryana
We the people of India, holding berth in the Scouts and Guides for Animals and Birds,
tirelessly working on the following issues, without gain and profit, and resolved that to
perform fundamental duties:
51A. Fundamental duties:
It shall be the duty of every citizen of India:
(a) to abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals and institutions, the National
Flag and the National Anthem.
(b) to cherish and follow the noble ideals which inspired our national struggle for
freedom.
(c) to uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India.
(d) to defend the country and render national service when called upon to do so.
(e) to promote harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood amongst all the people
of India transcending religious, linguistic and regional or sectional diversities; to
renounce practices derogatory to the dignity of women.
(f) to value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture.
(g) to protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers and
wild life, and to have compassion for living creatures.
(h) to develop the scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform.
(i) to safeguard public property and to abjure violence.
(j) to strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity so
that the nation constantly rises to higher levels of endeavour and achievement.
(k) who is a parent or guardian to provide opportunities for education to his child or,
as the case may be, ward between the age of six and fourteen years.
1. Decisions adopted by the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological
Diversity at its Eleventh Meeting, as NATURE PROTECTS IF SHE IS PROTECTED,
endorsed by the Scouts and Guides for Animals and Birds.
2. International Day of Non - Violence, adopted by the United Nations, endorsed by Scouts
and Guides for Animals and Birds, along with OIPA: Indian People for Animals.
3. The Nice Classification (NCL), established by the Nice Agreement (1957), is an
international classification of goods and services applied for the registration of marks.
Intellectual property (IP) refers to creations of the mind, such as inventions; literary
and artistic works; designs; and symbols, names and images used in commerce.
4. Contradiction, treating animals as goods, vehicle, commodity, food and agricultural
product, introducing proper vehicle to transport, restoring their 5 freedoms.
5. Cow as National Cattle of India and Honey Bee as National Insects of India, with
protection under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, introducing Honey Bee Act.
6. Animal Welfare Board of India, be replaced with the National Commission on Animal
Welfare with judicial powers.
7. Camel Transportation Rules, regulating Force and Police animals with rank and
rehabilitation policy after retirement.
8. Man animal conflict and their co-existence, preventing exploitation of honey bee.
9. Flora and fauna, publication and training for awareness, along with conducting
research on Cow – veal urine, dung and beef about their medicinal properties.

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Trade Mark Objectionable activities, against Negative list Objections: Gandhian values
Class 1 Agriculture, horticulture and forestry Negative list of KVIC
Class 5 Preparation for destroying vermin Violence: Gandhian values
Class 13 Firearms, ammunition and projectiles, explosives Violence: Gandhian values
Class 18 Whips: whereas Catapult was ban by KVIC Violence: Gandhian values
Class 20 Ivory, whalebone, shell, amber Criminal offense against wildlife
Class 28 Decorations for Christmas trees Discrimination
Class 29 Meat, fish, poultry, eggs Negative list of KVIC
Class 31 Live animals Negative list of KVIC
Class 33 Alcoholic beverages Negative list of KVIC
Class 34 Tobacco, smokers articles Negative list of KVIC

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 Reconstitution of Gujarat Biodiversity Board

Government of Gujarat
Forest & Environment Department
No. VPS/1012/338/W
Sachivalaya, Gandhinagar
Date: -26/04/2022

Read: -
Forest & Environment Department's ...
(1) Notification No. GVN/2006/8/WLP /2003/1777 /Gl, Dt. 11/05/2006
(2) Notification No. GVN/2007 /28/WLP /2003/1777/Gl, Dt. 14/05/2007
(3) Notification No. GVN/2007 /30/WLP /2003/1777 /Gl, Dt. 25/06/2007
(4) Notification No. GVN/2008/39 /WLP /2003/1777 /W, Dt. 02/08/2008
(5) Corrigendum No. VPS/1012/338/W, Dt. 10/07/2015
(6) Notification No. WLP /2003/1777 /W, Dt. 14/08/2015
(7) Corrigendum No. VPS/1012/338/W, Dt. 24/08/2015
(8) Corrigendum No. VPS/1012/338/W, Dt. 07/09/2018
(9) Member Secretary, Gujarat Bio Diversity Board's letter No. GBB/T-
3b/1204/2021-22, Dt. 04/08/2021

Corrigendum

The State Biodiversity Board has been constituted and the term of
non-official members was decided as three years vide this department's
notification No. GVN/2006/8/WLP /2003/1777/Gl, Dt.11/05/2006
referred at Sr. No (1) above Thereafter some changes were made in the
list of members vide this department's notification referred at Sr. No. (2),
(3), (4) and (6). Then the Gujarat Biodiversity Board has been
reconstituted vide this department's corrigendum dated 10/07/2015,
24/08/2015 and 07/09/2018 referred at Sr. No. (5), (7) and (8) above. As
the terms of the non-official/invitee members of the Board ended on
Dt.06/09/2021, Member Secretary, Gujarat Bio Diversity Board proposed
to reconstitute the Board vide his letter dated 04/08/2021 referred at Sr.
 2. Now after careful consideration, Gujarat Biodiversity Board is reconstituted
as under: -
Sr.No Name Designation
1 Principal Chief Conservator of Forest Chairman
2 Principal Chief Conservator of Forest (HoFF) OR Member
his representative, Gujarat State, Gandhinagar
3 Secretary, Animal Husbandry, Fisheries, Cow Member
breeding and co-operation, Department of
Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Co-operation
Department OR his representative
4 Additional/ Joint/Deputy Secretary (Wildlife), Member
Forest & Environment Department, Gandhinagar.
5 Additional/ Joint/ Deputy Secretary, Tribal Member
Development Department, Gandhinagar.
6 Chief Conservator of Forest Member
Secretary
7 Member Secretary, Gujarat Ecology Commission,
Member
Government of Gujarat
8 Vice chancellor, Gujarat National Law University Member
or Representative dealing with IPR and / or
Biodiversity related statutes.
9 Vice Chancellor, Junagadh Agriculture University, Member
Junagadh
10 Director AYUSH, Health and Family Welfare Member
Department, Government of Gujarat
11 Head of Department, Department of Social Member
Anthropology/ Sociology, Gujarat Vidyapith,
Ahmedabad

3. The Board is authorized to invite among the following as a Special Invitee for
the Board meeting as and when required.
• Secretary, Department of Science & Technology or his representative,
Gujarat State.
• Representative from National Biodiversity Authority, Chennai.
• Representative from MoEF & CC, New Delhi
• Secretary, Department of Climate Change or his representative, Gujarat
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/;: :)\~::;ri~P~t~n of Biological Science of any Government Universities.
;. :: ;J> I:>{i'~ctor, Animal Husbandry, Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Co-
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· "- · _.~¢ration Department or his representative, Gujarat State

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4. As per section-23 of Biological Diversity Act, 2002 the functions of the
Board shall be to:
(1) Advice the State Government, Subject to any guidelines issued by the
Central Government, on matters relating to the conservation of
biodiversity, sustainable use of its components and equitable sharing of
the benefits arising out of the utilization of biological resources;
(2) Regulate by granting of approvals or otherwise requests for commercial
utilization or bio-survey and bio-utilization of any biological resource
by Indians;
(3) Perform by other functions as may be necessary to carry out the
provisions of this act and as may be prescribed by the State Government.

5. The terms of the non-official members shall be of 3 years from date of

this Corrigendum; however, the ·State Government may remove any non-
official member at any time without assigning any reason.

6. The non-official members of the Board shall be entitled for TA/DA as

admissible to Class-I officers of the State Government as per instructions of the
Finance Department from time to time.

By Order and in the name of the Governor of Gujarat.

r.:
(SJ Pandit)
Additional Secretary
Forest & Environment Department
To,
1. The P.S. to Hon'ble Chief Minister, Gujarat, Gandhinagar.
2. The P.S. to Hon'ble Minister (Forest & Environment), Gandhinagar.
3. The P. S. to Hon'ble Minister of State (Forest & Environment), Gandhinagar.
4. The Joint Secretary to Chief Secretary, Government of Gujarat,
Sachivalaya, Gandhinagar.
5. The Secretary, Ministry of Environment & Forests, Government of India,
CGO Complex, Paryavaran Bhavan, New Delhi.
6. The Member Secretary, National Biodiversity Authority, 475, 901 South
Cross Street Kapaleeswar Nagar, Neelankari, Chennai.
7. Addl. Chief Secretary, Forest & Environment Department, Sachivalaya,
Gandhinagar.
8. Secretary, Tribal Development Department, Sachivalaya, Gandhinagar.
9. Secretary, Animal Husbandry, Fisheries, Cow breeding and co-
operation, Department of Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Co-
operation Department.
10. Chairman, Gujarat Biodiversity Board, Gandhinagar.
11. The Principal Chief Conservator of Forests & HOFF, Gandhinagar.
12. The Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife), Gandhinagar.
13. Additional Secretary (Wildlife), Forests & Environment Departments,
Sachivalaya, Gandhinagar.
14. Member Secretary, Gujarat Ecology Commission, Gandhinagar.
15. Vice chancellor, Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar.
16. Vice Chancellor, Junagadh Agriculture University, Junagadh
17. Director AYUSH, Health and Family Welfare Department, Government
of Gujarat, Block No. 5, Dr. Jivraj Mehta Bhawan, Gandhinagar.
18. Head of Department, Department of Social Anthropology / Sociology,
Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad
19. The Member Secretary, Gujarat Biodiversity Board, Gandhinagar.
20. The System Manager, Forests & Environment Department, Sachivalaya
for uploading this Corrigendum on Website.
21. Select file