Development and Promotion of Non-POPs alternatives to DDT
Project Summary
To introduce bio- and botanical pesticides and other locally appropriate cost-effective and sustainable alternatives to DDT as first step for reduction and eventual elimination of dependency on DDT, ensuring food safety, enhancing livelihood and protecting human health and the environment.
Project Details
| GEF Project ID | 4612 |
| Project Type | Full-size Project |
| Status | Project Approved |
| Country | India |
| Region | |
| Focal Areas | |
| Funding Source | GEF Trust Fund |
| Implementing Agencies | United Nations Industrial Development Organization |
| Executing Agencies | MoEF, MHF&W, MoCF, WHO and other relevant national partners |
| GEF Period: | GEF - 5 |
| Approval Fiscal Year: | 2012 |
Financials
| Project Preparation Grant Amount | 300,000 USD |
| GEF Project Grant | 10,000,000 USD |
| Co-financing Total | 43,147,167 USD |
| GEF Agency Fees | 1,000,000 USD |
| Total Cost | 53,447,167.00 USD |
Project Timeline
Received by GEF
29 Aug 2011
Preparation Grant Approved
30 Nov 2012
Concept Approved
01 Feb 2012
Project Approved for Implementation
09 Apr 2015
Project closed