The major objective of the project proposal is to strengthen the capacity of biosafety regulatory framework, institutions and stakeholder groups in India, for effective implementation of the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety, including the assessment, management and monitoring of LMOs and their potential risks to environment and human health.

Project Details

GEF Project ID
1628
Country
India
Implementing Agencies
The World Bank
Approval FY
2003
Status
Completed
Region
Asia
Executing Agencies
Ministry of Environment and Forests of the Government of India
GEF Period
GEF - 3
Project Type
Medium-size Project
Focal Areas
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund

Financials

USD
Co-financing Total
2,070,000
GEF Project Grant
1,000,000
GEF Agency Fees
146,000

Timeline

Received by GEF
23 Jan 2002
Concept Approved
16 May 2003
Project Approved for Implementation
18 Jun 2003
Project Closed
07 Mar 2008