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Parks Canada Agency
Annex 1: Update to the 2017‐2020
Departmental Sustainable Development
Strategy
March, 2019
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Section 3: Commitments for Parks Canada Agency (Updated February 2019)
Low-Carbon Government: The Government of Canada leads by example by making its operations low-carbon
Responsible Minister: All ministers
Program(s) in
Low-Carbon Government Contribution by each
FSDS Contributing Starting point(s) / Performance which the
Corresponding departmental action(s) departmental action to the
Action(s) indicator(s) departmental
FSDS target(s) FSDS goal and target
actions will occur
Reduce GHG emissions from Improve the energy Reduce GHG emissions from its facilities and By 2030, Parks Canada actions Starting point(s): Internal Services
federal government buildings and efficiency of our fleet by 2% below 2005 levels, with facilities are intended to reduce GHG
contributing 1.4%. Total Agency GHG emissions from Heritage Places
fleets by 40% below 2005 levels buildings/operations emissions in facilities by 28% facilities and fleet in fiscal year 2005- Establishment
by 2030, with an aspiration to relative to total Agency 2005
Validate its facilities portfolios for GHG 06 (base year): [41.2] ktCO2e
achieve this reduction by 2025 levels. Heritage Places
reporting with regards to fuel, electricity and Total Agency GHG emissions from Conservation
non-energy sources. facilities and fleet in fiscal year 2016-
17: [35.1] ktCO2e Heritage Places
Promote Energy Performance Contracts (EPC) Promotion and Public
for its facilities to include high-performance GHG emissions from facilities in Support
green building standards for new constructions fiscal year 2005-06 (base year):
or major renovations. [29.8] ktCO2e Visitor Experience
GHG emissions from facilities in Heritage Canals,
fiscal year 2016-17: [22.6] ktCO2e Highways and
Townsites
Starting points updated to reflect Management
changes made to GHG reporting
scope.
Performance indicator(s):
Percentage change in total Agency
GHG emissions from facilities and
fleet since 2005 levels.
Percentage change in GHG
emissions from facilities relative to
combined total (facilities and fleet)
Agency 2005 levels.
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Program(s) in
Low-Carbon Government Contribution by each
FSDS Contributing Starting point(s) / Performance which the
Corresponding departmental action(s) departmental action to the
Action(s) indicator(s) departmental
FSDS target(s) FSDS goal and target
actions will occur
Modernize our fleet Reduce GHG emissions from its facilities and By 2030, Parks Canada actions Starting point(s): Internal Services
fleet by 2% below 2005 levels, with the fleet will contribute a reduction in fleet
contributing to a 0.6% reduction. Total Agency GHG emissions from Heritage Places
GHG emissions of 12% relative to facilities and fleet in fiscal year 2005-
total Agency 2005 levels. Establishment
Purchase 75% of its light fleet vehicles from 06 (base year): [41.2] ktCO2e
Heritage Places
more energy efficient vehicles on the Agency’s Total Agency GHG emissions from
Preauthorized Vehicle List (PVL). Conservation
facilities and fleet in fiscal year 2016-
17: [35.1] ktCO2e Heritage Places
Promote the development of 5-year Promotion and Public
replacement plans for heavy-duty fleet vehicles Starting points updated to reflect Support
by moving to vehicles with greater efficiency changes made to GHG reporting
and lower emissions. scope. Visitor Experience
GHG emissions from fleet in fiscal Heritage Canals,
Promote right-size and low-carbon intensity year 2005-06 (base year): Highways and
fleet-vehicles. Townsites
[11.4] ktCO2e
Management
GHG emissions from fleet in fiscal
year 2016-17: [12.4] ktCO2e
Performance indicator(s):
Percentage change in total Agency
GHG emissions from facilities and
fleet relative to 2005 levels.
Percentage change in GHG
emissions from fleet relative to
combined total (facilities and fleet)
Agency 2005 levels.
Support the Integrate sustainability into common-use Green procurement incorporates Starting point(s):
procurement instruments, processes and environmental considerations into Internal Services
transition to a low- Number of key procurement officials
carbon economy controls. purchasing decisions and is that have facilitated green Heritage Places
through green expected to motivate suppliers to procurement through various Establishment
procurement Require key procurement officials to support green their goods, services and activities and/or tools in 2016-17
and promote green procurement. supply chain. GHG emission Heritage Places
(base year): [7]
reductions, recyclable content and Conservation
Provide green procurement awareness and packaging are all areas of Number of procurement decision
Heritage Places
training for staff involved in procurement. consideration in green makers that have completed training
Promotion and Public
procurement. on green procurement in 2016-17
Support
(base year): [35]
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Program(s) in
Low-Carbon Government Contribution by each
FSDS Contributing Starting point(s) / Performance which the
Corresponding departmental action(s) departmental action to the
Action(s) indicator(s) departmental
FSDS target(s) FSDS goal and target
actions will occur
Set Agency targets to reduce the Number of goods and services Visitor Experience
environmental impact of specific goods and categories with specific green
Heritage Canals,
services (e.g. IM/IT equipment, light fleet, procurement targets in 2016-17
Highways and
heavy fleet). (base year): [3]
Townsites
Performance indicator(s): Management
Percentage of key procurement
officials that have facilitated green
procurement through various
activities and/or tools.
Percentage of procurement decision
makers that have completed training
on green procurement.
Percentage change in the number of
goods and services with specific
green procurement targets.
Demonstrate Partner with Canadian environmental Actions that incent, support, or Starting point(s): Internal Services
innovative businesses to test on the Agency’s sites new procure state-of-the-art clean Number of BCIP-funded clean Heritage Places
technologies clean technology developments through the environmental innovative environmental technologies tested Establishment
Build in Canada Innovation Program (BCIP). technologies lower the across Agency facilities in 2016-17
For example, the Agency will use innovative environmental footprint of (base year): [2] Heritage Places
technology to analyse in real time the amount government operations while Conservation
of petroleum contamination in soil samples. contributing to the success of
clean-tech businesses in Canada. Heritage Places
Performance indicator(s): Promotion and Public
Percentage change in the number of Support
BCIP-sponsored clean environmental Visitor Experience
technologies tested.
Heritage Canals,
Highways and
Townsites
Management
Promote Continue to apply its Travel Directive and Actions taken to reduce the Starting point(s): Internal Services
sustainable travel related policies to ensure the most efficient amount of business travel or Number of videoconferencing
practices travel practices are pursued. switch to less GHG intensive Heritage Places
facilities in fiscal year 2016-17 (base
modes of transportation, for both Establishment
year): [72]
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Program(s) in
Low-Carbon Government Contribution by each
FSDS Contributing Starting point(s) / Performance which the
Corresponding departmental action(s) departmental action to the
Action(s) indicator(s) departmental
FSDS target(s) FSDS goal and target
actions will occur
Promote green meeting practices by business travels and commuting, Number of voluntary workplace Heritage Places
increasing videoconferencing facilities by 15% will reduce GHG emissions. Green Teams in fiscal year 2016-17 Conservation
by March 2019 relative to March 2016 level. (base year): [2]
Heritage Places
Promotion and Public
Promote the creation of voluntary workplace
Performance indicator(s): Support
Green Teams that will steward sustainable
commuting and resource use. Percentage change in Visitor Experience
videoconferencing facilities.
Heritage Canals,
Percentage change in the number of Highways and
voluntary workplace Green Teams. Townsites
Management
Understand climate Continue to identify, assess, prioritize and take Parks Canada will integrate Starting point(s): This action will be
change impacts and action to address climate change risks across climate change considerations A draft Climate Change Vulnerability coordinated by
build resilience the Agency’s areas of responsibility. into policy, programs, and Assessment for the Agency has been Heritage Places
operations to adapt to a changing developed to identify climate change Conservation, in
Work with partner organizations and climate, enhance the protection risks. collaboration with all
specialists to refine tools and approaches, of public, assets and resources, other implicated
including an adaptation framework, regional and strengthen planning and Number of PCA heritage sites that Programs
reports and workshops, to better understand decision-making. have been subject to PCA’s site-
and support climate change adaptation in specific climate change adaptation
parks and protected areas in Canada. planning exercise.
Performance indicator(s):
Percent completion of a
comprehensive assessment of
climate change risks and mitigation
measures (target of 100% completion
by Fall 2019).
Percentage of targeted PCA heritage
sites which developed climate
change adaptation plans (Target:
75% by 2020).
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Program(s) in
Low-Carbon Government Contribution by each
FSDS Contributing Starting point(s) / Performance which the
Corresponding departmental action(s) departmental action to the
Action(s) indicator(s) departmental
FSDS target(s) FSDS goal and target
actions will occur
Improve Share annual energy and GHG emissions data N/A N/A Internal Services
transparency and with the Centre for Greening Government
accountability (CGG).
Develop policy for Align its greening operations policy suite with N/A N/A Internal Services
low-carbon the federal Greening Government Framework
government (GGF).
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Healthy Coasts and Oceans: Coasts and oceans support healthy, resilient and productive ecosystems
Responsible Minister: Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard
Healthy Coasts and Oceans Contribution by each Program(s) in which
FSDS Contributing Starting point(s) /
Corresponding departmental action(s) departmental action to the the departmental
FSDS target(s) Action(s) Performance indicator(s)
FSDS goal and target actions will occur
By 2020, 10 % of coastal and Protect and manage marine Conclude an Inuit Impact and Benefit Parks Canada will work to protect Starting point(s): Heritage Places
marine areas are conserved and coastal areas Agreement and complete an interim marine and coastal areas in As of March 31, 2016, the Establishment
through networks of protected management plan for the area, Tallurutiup national marine conservation national marine conservation
areas and other effective area- Imanga National Marine Conservation Area areas as a contribution to the area system was 17 % complete.
based conservation measures (in Lancaster Sound in Nunavut). government’s commitment to The system includes four areas
protect 5 % of the marine representing five of the 29 marine
Launch a feasibility assessment, proposed environment by 2017, and 10 % regions.
national marine conservation area in Arctic by 2020.
Basin, Ellesmere Island in Nunavut - “Last
Ice Area”. Performance indicator(s):
Number of unrepresented regions
Conclude ongoing feasibility assessment, with demonstrable progress
proposed national marine conservation towards establishing national
area reserve in the southern Strait of marine conservation areas.
Georgia, Strait of Georgia in British [Target: 2 (annually)]
Columbia.
Launch a feasibility assessment, proposed
national marine conservation area adjacent
to the Îles de la Madeleine, Southern Gulf
of St. Lawrence.
Launch a feasibility assessment, proposed
national marine conservation area in James
Bay, eastern James Bay.
Advance a feasibility assessment for a new
proposal for a site in western Hudson Bay.
Work on the national Imappivut (Our Water)
initiative regarding oceans management in
northern Labrador within the Labrador Inuit
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Healthy Coasts and Oceans Contribution by each Program(s) in which
FSDS Contributing Starting point(s) /
Corresponding departmental action(s) departmental action to the the departmental
FSDS target(s) Action(s) Performance indicator(s)
FSDS goal and target actions will occur
Settlement Area. This work may offer a
possibility to initiate a proposal for a marine
conservation area offshore of Torngat
Mountains National Park.
Actions updated in accordance with
2019-20 Departmental Plan.
Build our knowledge of Continue to work with other federal Parks Canada will continue efforts Starting point(s): Heritage Places
coastal ecosystems, MPAs departments, Indigenous peoples and to maintain national marine National marine conservation Conservation
and fisheries stakeholders to advance policy and conservation areas and contribute area monitoring plans are being
management tools to ensure the effective to effective area-based implemented to help operating
conservation and management of national conservation measures by sites inform decision making and
marine conservation areas. advancing knowledge of coastal contribute condition assessments
and marine areas. to future State of Canada’s
Continue to implement a pilot monitoring Natural and Historic Places
program enabling the Agency to better Reports.
understand the state of the national marine
conservation area system and more Performance indicator(s):
effectively manage these areas. Number of operating sites that
contribute condition assessments
to the State of Canada’s Natural
and Historic Places Report.
[Target: 4 by March 2021]
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Sustainable Managed Lands and Forests: Lands and forests support biodiversity and provide a variety of ecosystem services for generations to come
Responsible Minister: Minister of Environment and Climate Change; Minister of Natural Resources
Sustainably Managed Lands Program(s) in
Contribution by each
and Forests FSDS Contributing Starting point(s) / which the
Corresponding departmental action(s) departmental action to the
Action(s) Performance indicator(s) departmental
FSDS target(s) FSDS goal and target
actions will occur
By 2020, at least 17 % of Conserve natural spaces Conclude negotiation of land transfer Parks Canada’s will work to Starting point(s): Heritage Places
terrestrial areas and inland water agreement with the Government of the expand the national parks system Establishment
Northwest Territories, establishment Currently, 30 of 39 of Canada’s
are conserved through networks which contributes to the natural regions are represented
of protected areas and other agreement with Łutsël K’e Dene First conservations of lands and inland
Nation, and an Impact and Benefit by 46 national parks and national
effective area-based conservation waters. park reserves.
measures Agreement with the Northwest Territories
Métis Nation, and formally protect the
Thaidene Nëné National Park Reserve Performance indicator(s):
(located in the East Arm of the Great Slave Number of unrepresented regions
Lake of the Northwest Territories) area with demonstrable progress
under the Canada National Parks Act. towards establishing national
parks. [Target: 2 annually]
Updated to correct typographical error
from previous year’s document.
Confirm a final boundary and governance
approach for a national park reserve in the
South Okanagan Similkameen (Interior Dry
Plateau natural region) in collaboration with
the British Columbia government and local
First Nations, followed by negotiation of the
relevant establishment agreement(s).
Continue to play an important role in
advancing the Programme of Work on
Protected Areas under the Convention on
Biological Diversity and the Pathway to
Canada Target 1 initiative.
9Sustainably Managed Lands Program(s) in
Contribution by each
and Forests FSDS Contributing Starting point(s) / which the
Corresponding departmental action(s) departmental action to the
Action(s) Performance indicator(s) departmental
FSDS target(s) FSDS goal and target
actions will occur
Support the recognition and implementation
of a spectrum of Indigenous Protected and
Conserved Areas.
Actions updated in accordance with
2019-20 Departmental Plan.
By March 31, 2023, ecological Conserve natural spaces Reprioritize the Conservation and Parks Canada will support the Starting point(s): Heritage Places
integrity will be maintained or Restoration Program to fund projects that maintenance and improvement of Conservation
will achieve objectives of the Nature Legacy As of March 2016, the condition
improved in 92% of national park the ecological integrity in national of 90% of national park
ecosystems including enhanced integration of the parks through protection,
conservation of species and spaces, ecosystems was maintained or
conservation, restoration or improved from 2011.
Target and date revised in incorporation of Indigenous knowledge, mitigation activities.
accordance with 2019-20 incorporation of ecological connectivity, and Performance indicator(s):
Departmental Plan. planning for climate change adaptation. A
Percentage of national park
science-based ecological integrity
ecosystems where ecological
monitoring program is used to prioritize
integrity is maintained or
ecosystems to restore.
improved. [Target: 92% by March
31, 2023]
Begin implementation of an action plan for
Wood Buffalo National Park in collaboration Target and date revised in
with Indigenous partners, other federal accordance with 2019-20
departments, provincial and territorial Departmental Plan.
governments and key stakeholders. This
unified approach makes use of the best
available science and Indigenous traditional
knowledge―ensuring that Wood Buffalo
National Park World Heritage Site remains
a treasured place with Outstanding
Universal Value for generations to come.
Actions updated in accordance with
2019-20 Departmental Plan.
10Healthy Wildlife Populations: All species have healthy and viable populations
Responsible Minister: Minister of Environment and Climate Change
Healthy Wildlife Populations Contribution by each Program(s) in which
FSDS Contributing Starting point(s) /
Corresponding departmental action(s) departmental action to the the departmental
FSDS target(s) Action(s) Performance indicator(s)
FSDS goal and target actions will occur
By 2020, species that are secure Use legislation and Recover species at risk on a priority basis Parks Canada works to protect Starting point(s): Heritage Places
remain secure, and populations regulations to protect species through the Conservation and Restoration species at risk found in heritage As of 2016, Parks Canada had Conservation
of species at risk listed under at risk and migratory birds Program. places, along with their completed seven multi-species
federal law exhibit trends that are residences and habitat, and also action plans for parks with five or
consistent with recovery Support the development of site-based supports and undertakes recovery
action plans for species at risk in more species at risk. With the
strategies and management activities to maintain or improve completion of that target, the
plans compliance with the Species at Risk Act their conservation status.
and demonstrate federal leadership for land current focus is on parks with
use management and species recovery three or more species at risk.
through an active program of Performance indicator(s):
implementation and restoration.
Number of action plans for Parks
Canada places with 3 or more
species at risk. [Target: 24 by
March 2020]
11Connecting Canadians with Nature: Canadians are informed about the value of nature, experiencing nature first hand, and actively engaged in its stewardship
Responsible Minister: Minister of Environment and Climate Change
Connecting Canadians Contribution by each Program(s) in
with Nature FSDS Contributing departmental action to Starting point(s) / which the
Corresponding departmental action(s)
Action(s) the FSDS goal and Performance indicator(s) departmental
FSDS target(s) target actions will occur
By 2020, maintain or Promote public Reach nationally-identified markets and audiences to In 2017 and beyond, the Starting point (s): Heritage Places
increase the number of participation diversify and build visitation, and to increase public Agency will implement 628,203 visits by new Canadians Promotion and
Canadians that get out into awareness and support including: youth 17 and under, young strategies to ensure and young adults (2016-17) Public Support
nature – for example, by adults, young families, and urban Canadians, as well as targeted audiences,
(10%).
visiting parks and green various niche markets and select international markets. such as youth,
space – and increase newcomers and urban
participation in biodiversity audiences are inspired
Building on the 2018 awareness and pride campaign Performance indicator(s):
conservation activities to visit and connect.
(450 000 km2 of memories), launch a national advertising Percentage of visitors to Parks
relative to a 2010 baseline
campaign to promote visitation, conservation and authentic Canada places that are new
Indigenous experiences that showcases activities rooted in Canadians and young adults.
Indigenous knowledge. [Target: 14% annually]
Count of personal and non-
Enhance public understanding and appreciation of Parks personal contacts obtained
Canada’s work in science and conservation and highlight the through multimedia and outreach
importance of working with Indigenous knowledge holders initiatives. [Target: 100 million
and partnerships through strategic and targeted contacts between April 2019 and
communications, promotion and outreach activities such as March 2020]
media events, social media interactions, media relations, Date revised in accordance
website updates, advertising and promotional activities. with 2019-20 national
advertising campaign.
Integrate promotion, communication, outreach, education,
social media and web content with a focus on content
marketing in a digital first context.
12Connecting Canadians Contribution by each Program(s) in
with Nature FSDS Contributing departmental action to Starting point(s) / which the
Corresponding departmental action(s)
Action(s) the FSDS goal and Performance indicator(s) departmental
FSDS target(s) target actions will occur
Introduce a renewed brand in time for the 2020 operating
season and develop accompanying tools to guide its
implementation.
Renew Parks Canada’s reservation system for 2022,
increasing the types and number of experiences that can be
reserved and purchased and optimizing their availability
across a wider variety of channels and devices.
Renew Parks Canada’s point of sales system so the Agency
continues to have an effective and efficient system to serve
visitors.
Improve the links between the reservation and point of sales
systems, the Parks Canada web site and other systems, to
create a more seamless and convenient user experience,
and to allow for the effective collection of business
intelligence.
Building on the success of 2018 and visitor feedback,
improve online planning tools and reservation capabilities to
support trip planning, including adding new features to the
Parks Canada’s mobile app.
Actions updated in accordance with 2019-20
Departmental Plan.
Enhance programs and Renew interpretive and outreach programming with a focus To fulfill the Starting point(s): Visitor Experience
services for visitors on fostering meaningful connections to nature and history. Government of In 2016, there were 24.7 million
Canada’s priority to visits to Parks Canada
have more Canadians administered places.
Continue to deliver and enhance Learn-to Camp experience and learn
programming and events in urban centres to better equip about the environment
Canadians with the tools to connect to and explore the and their heritage
outdoors and to help low-and middle-income families visit Performance indicator(s):
places, Parks Canada
and enjoy Parks Canada places. will develop and
13Connecting Canadians Contribution by each Program(s) in
with Nature FSDS Contributing departmental action to Starting point(s) / which the
Corresponding departmental action(s)
Action(s) the FSDS goal and Performance indicator(s) departmental
FSDS target(s) target actions will occur
Manage visitation levels so they are sustainable and ensure innovate its programs Maintain or increase the number
quality visitor experiences, including growth where and services. of people that connect with
appropriate, and redistribution of visitation geographically and nature at Parks Canada places.
temporally as necessary. [Target: => 24.7 million annually]
Continue to diversify experiences and interpretive offers to
encourage exploration and learning at heritage places.
Implement the Service Fees Act including a national
consultation with Canadians on value-added experiences and
services.
Plan for visitor experience and making investments in visitor
infrastructure, to maintain access to high quality experiences,
maximize revenues and improve financial sustainability.
Continue to improve the Agency’s ability to work within the
broad spectrum of engagement and collaborative activities
with renewed policy, directives, guidance, tools and
instruments.
Develop innovative partnerships with tourism partners,
national and local stakeholders and Indigenous peoples to
target key audiences and develop visitor experiences.
Implement the Stories of Canada program by working with
Indigenous communities on opportunities for experiences,
interpretation and storytelling, and present Indigenous
values, perspectives and contributions to Canada’s natural
and cultural heritage.
Leverage Government of Canada milestone anniversaries
and special events, such as the commemorations of the
World Wars, and the third annual Canada Historic Places
Day, as a means to attract new audiences and to enhance
14Connecting Canadians Contribution by each Program(s) in
with Nature FSDS Contributing departmental action to Starting point(s) / which the
Corresponding departmental action(s)
Action(s) the FSDS goal and Performance indicator(s) departmental
FSDS target(s) target actions will occur
Canadians’ connections to and understanding of Canada’s
heritage.
Support Canada’s new Tourism Vision to grow Canada’s
revenue through international tourism.
Actions updated in accordance with 2019-20
Departmental Plan.
Safe and Healthy Communities: All Canadians live in clean, sustainable communities that contribute to their health and well-being
Responsible Minister: Minister of Environment and Climate Change; Minister of Health
Program(s) in
Safe and Healthy Communities FSDS Contributing Corresponding departmental Contribution by each departmental Starting point(s) / Performance which the
FSDS target(s) Action(s) action(s) action to the FSDS goal and target indicator(s) departmental
actions will occur
By 2020, address the 4,300 Demonstrate Contribute to the delivery of Phase III Assessment at federal contaminated Starting point(s): Internal Services
substances identified as priorities leadership on of the Federal Contaminated Sites sites reduces uncertainty associated Number of FCSAP-funded sites where Heritage Places
for action under the Chemicals assessing and Action Plan (FCSAP) to reduce with the risk from these sites. assessment activities have been Conservation
Management Plan remediating potential environmental and human Subsequent remedial or risk completed by 2016-17 (base year): [4]
contaminated sites health risks and related financial management actions reduce the
liabilities. associated risk and financial liabilities. It Number of FCSAP-funded high-priority
is anticipated that up to 95% of FCSAP sites where FCSAP-funded risk
Assess 38 FCSAP-funded federal remediation expenditures contribute to reduction activities have been
contaminated sites. reducing financial liability. completed by 2016-17 (base year): [2]
Remediate or risk-manage 49 high-
priority federal contaminated sites.
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Safe and Healthy Communities FSDS Contributing Corresponding departmental Contribution by each departmental Starting point(s) / Performance which the
FSDS target(s) Action(s) action(s) action to the FSDS goal and target indicator(s) departmental
actions will occur
Performance indicator(s):
Number of FCSAP-funded sites where
assessment activities have been
completed in 2019-20
Number of FCSAP-funded high-priority
sites where FCSAP-funded risk
reduction activities have been
completed in 2019-20.
Revised to correct typographical
error in previous year’s
performance indicator.
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