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K.T.S.P Mandal's HUTATMA RAJGURU MAHAVIDYALAYA RAJGURUNAGR Dept. of ZOOLOGY Academic Visit Tour Report of F.Y.Bsc 2018-2019
K.T.S.P Mandal’s HUTATMA RAJGURU MAHAVIDYALAYA RAJGURUNAGR Dept. of ZOOLOGY Academic Visit Tour Report of F.Y.Bsc 2018-2019 During academic year 2018-2019 Dept. of Zoology arranged One Day Educational study Tour of F.Y.Bsc The syllabus of Zoology makes aware about important branches of applied zoology. While in this subject the sub revence for self employment potential as its part. During our study tour period we get great experience & important knowledge about nature & Wild life. Our tour organized in month of Feb. During, this period we visited Rajivgandhi Zoo park, Snake park etc. We desire to express my deep sense of gratitude and since thanks to my teachers Prin. Dr. S.B. Patil, Prof. D.N. Birhade, for their valuable guidance & their interest during visit period. We also thankful for our respected Principal Dr. S.B.Patil for granting the permission as per the syllabus of ‘University of Pune’ last but not in list we, Thankful of our parents, friends and non-teaching staff of our department for their guidance and help to complete our tour report. 1 Journey Rout START OF JOURNEY. Rajgurunagar (358) → Bhosari(299) → Katraj RETURN JOURNEY. Katraj (299) → Bhosari (358)→ Rajgurunagar 2 About Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park The Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park popularly known as Rajiv Gandhi Zoo is a famous animal sanctuary located in Katraj district in the heart of Pune City, Maharashtra. The Zoo is spreading over an area of 130 acres and bustling with innumerable species of reptiles, mammals and birds. The Indian Leopard, White tiger, sloth bears and Indian rock python are the major species that predominantly found in the Zoo along with some extinct animals like barking dear, black bucks also visible in the Park. -
CBSG South Asia Activity Report 2014-15
CBSG South Asia Hosted by Zoo Outreach Organization (ZOO) Trust and Wildlife Information Liaison Development (WILD) Society Activity Report 2014-15 Convenors: Sally Walker and Sanjay Molur Training Workshop on Building National Capacity in Research and Monitoring of Small Mammal in Nepal, 10-17th May 2014 A seven-day ‘Training Workshop on Building National Capacity in Research and Monitoring of Small Mammals’ was conducted at the Biodiversity Conservation Center, National Trust for Nature Conservation, Sauraha, Chitwan. Training included theoretical and practical classes in the buffer zone of Chitwan National Park. Trainees were introduced with the general concepts of small mammals of Nepal, viz., bats, rodents, shrews, small cats, small carnivores, pangolins and red panda, and to practical research techniques. Trainees were also made familiar with GIS technology, wildlife photography, data analysis using open software R and first aid. Practical training included bat surveys using mist nets and bat detectors, handling bats in the field, and morphometric measurements needed for identification. ZOO/WILD/CBSG-SA activity; Sponsor: Chester Zoological Garden, UK. Assessment of Freshwater fish and Mayflies, May 2014 The meeting for the freshwater IUCN Red List assessments and re-assessments of freshwater fish and mayflies were conducted between 16-30 May 2014 at Zoo Outreach Organization in collaboration with subject experts from the Freshwater Fish Specialist Group-South Asia, Conservation Research Group, Indian Institute of Science, Education and Research, and other independent experts including Dr. K.G. Sivaramakrishnan (Mayflies expert) and Mr. Nikhil Sood (Aquarium trader and hobbyist) among others. The assessment teams revisited all the freshwater fish status assessments and assessed 60 mayflies of the Western Ghats. -
National Zoo Policy Preamble
National Zoo Policy Preamble 1.1 The growing awareness for nature & wildlife conservation has made zoos a popular institution. Estimates indicate that 10% of the world's population visit zoos every year. There are about 350 animal collections in India, which are visited by more than 50 million people annually. 1.2 While there is a history of scientific interest, conservation and welfare of captive wild animals in the country, many zoos have evolved from menageries and private collections, and most zoos until the last two decades were set up mainly for entertainment and recreation. As wildlife resources were abundant in the past, scientific knowledge about the behavioral and biological requirements of animals did not receive adequate attention, with the result that scientific management of wild animals in captivity has evolved slowly. 1.3 The need for making conservation as one of the main objectives of management of zoos was realized by Government of India soon after independence and the Indian Board of Wildlife made important recommendations in this regard. The Government set up an Expert Committee on Management of Zoos in Noverber,1972 and its recommendations were accepted in June,1973. The recommendations are relevant even now for improving the management of Zoos. The National Wildlife Action Plan of 1983 again emphasized the role of ex- situ conservation in national conservation efforts. However, because of varied ownership patterns and divergent nature of animal collections not much was achieved. 1.4 Today when wildlife habitats are under severe pressure and a large number of species of wild fauna have become endangered, the zoos have not only to sustain their own populations but also augment the depleting populations of endangered species in the wild. -
An Assessment on the Welfare Status of Endangered Terrestrial Mammals at Nepal Central Zoo
AN ASSESSMENT ON THE WELFARE STATUS OF ENDANGERED TERRESTRIAL MAMMALS AT NEPAL CENTRAL ZOO BY RAVEE TANDUKAR In Partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor in Development Studies (BDevS), September 2014 a project work on the title ‘An Assessment on the Welfare Status of Endangered Terrestrial Mammals at Nepal Central Zoo’ has been submitted to Kathmandu University. The research started from the month of June till September, 2014. Summary The conditions at the Central Zoo were found to have improved in the welfare standards for seven endangered terrestrial mammals. Three enclosures failed, namely that of Asian Elephant, One- Horned Rhinoceros, and Striped Hyena. The researcher concludes that immediate improvements of the failed enclosures and translocation of the larger endangered terrestrial mammals to the planned new ‘Open Zoo’ location at Suryabinayak, Bhaktapur, are urgent matters to be addressed. The Central Zoo of Kathmandu is the only place in the country where various native as well as exotic wildlife species can be observed. The Central Zoo is managed by Nepal Trust for Nature Conservation (NTNC) and the only zoo recognized by the Government. Till date no legislation such as Zoo Act or Policy has been established. In the absence of such legislation the zoo has been deprived of clear guidelines and budget allocations to improve its standards. When it comes to captive endangered terrestrial mammals, the need of such legislation is even more pressing. Apart from incidental journalistic write ups in the local media, little research has been conducted into the welfare standards of the animals at the zoo. -
Forestry Institutions.Pdf
•• FFororestest OrganisationsOrganisations •• FFororestest DevDevelopmentelopment CorCorporationsporations •• FFororestrestryy SerServicesvices 7 FORESTRY INSTITUTIONS Forestry Organisations The forestry and related institutions play an important role in efficient management of forest and wildlife resources through capacity building of the personnel and people, and finding solutions to the subject matter problems through research and development. A brief account of important national level organisations is given below: Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy, Dehradun The erstwhile Indian Forest College, Dehradun established in 1938 to train officers of the Superior Forest Service, was upgraded as IGNFA in May 1987 to function as a staff college for the IFS under the administrative control of the MoEF. The IFS officers are appointed to faculty as well as administrative positions on central deputation for fixed tenures by the MoEF under the Central Staffing Scheme. The Academy prepares a cadre of competent forest officers to manage India’s forest resources and serves as an apex institution for capacity building of forestry personnel. The Academy organises forestry professional induction training courses for the IFS probationers, skills-upgradation courses for the promoted IFS officers and a number of regular in-service refresher courses, training workshops and seminars for officers of various levels of seniorities. A number of trainers and trainees from foreign countries have undergone professional courses in the Academy. The Academy is also developing capacity for knowledge management in the forestry sector. Directorate of Forest Education, Dehradun After reorganization of FRI and Colleges and creation of ICFRE in the year 1987, the Directorate of Forest Education now functions under the direct administrative control of the MoEF. -
Draft Initial Environmental Examination Infrastructure Development Investment Program for Tourism (IDIPT)
Draft Initial Environmental Examination Draft Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Document Stage: Draft for Consultation Project Number:PB/ IDIPT/ T3/ 05/04 September 2014 Infrastructure Development Investment Program for Tourism (IDIPT) - Punjab Subproject 5 - Eco-Tourism Development of Wildlife Zoo Prepared by the Department of Tourism, Government of Punjab This IEE is a document of the borrower. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of ADB’s Board of Directors, Management, or staff, and may be preliminary in nature. i CONTENTS I. INTRODUCTION 1 A. Background 1 B. Purpose of the IEE 1 C. Report Structure 2 II. DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT COMPONENTS 3 A. Subproject Proposals 3 B. Subproject Objectives 3 C. Scope of Work 4 D. Implementation Schedule 5 III. POLICY, LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE FRAMEWORK 6 A. ADB Policy 6 B. National and State Laws 6 IV. DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT 9 A. Environmental Profile 9 B. Social Profile 15 V. SCREENING OF POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES 17 A. Assessment of Environmental Impacts 18 B. Anticipated Construction Impacts and Mitigation Measures 22 C. Post-Construction Impacts and Mitigation Measures 29 D. Anticipated Operations and Maintenance Impacts and Mitigation Measures 29 VI. INFORMATION DISCLOSURE, CONSULTATION AND PARTICIPATION 30 A. ADB Disclosure Policy 30 B. Process for Consultation Followed 30 C. Plan for Continued Public Participation 30 VII. GRIEVANCE REDRESS MECHANISM 32 A. Composition and functions of GRC 32 VIII. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN 34 A. Responsibilities for EMP Implementation 34 B. EMP Tables 36 C. Summary of Site- and Activity-Specific Plans as per EMP 59 D. Environmental Monitoring Program 59 E. -
Prakash Javadekar by : INVC Team Published on : 12 Sep, 2014 06:08 PM IST
Online Portal will bring transparency and accountability in the process of recognition of Zoos in the Country : Prakash Javadekar By : INVC Team Published On : 12 Sep, 2014 06:08 PM IST INVC, Delhi, Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Shri Prakash Javadekar here today launched an Online Portal for Grant of Recognition to Zoos and Monitoring of Zoos. Shri Javadekar also launched an E- archival and retrieval Management system for the Central Zoo Authority and a book on “Zoos in India 2014”. The Online Portal for grant of recognition and monitoring of Zoos envisages maintaining and providing real time information about the recognition and evaluation process to the stakeholders. The portal intends to reduce the bottlenecks of manual recognition system and fully automates the recognition process. This would help in saving time and resources, make record keeping communication easy and convenient and reduces the need of human intervention and thus probability of errors and delays. It would increase transparency, efficiency, accountability and also reduces the use of paper. The E-Archival and Retrieval Management System is systematic approach to the management of files which is essential for organizations to protect and preserve files. E-Document Archival & Retrieval Management Information System ensures that information can be easily preserved and maintained for future use. The book “Zoos in India, 2014” - Legislation, Policy, Guidelines and Strategy 2014 is an attempt to help in better management of existing zoos and facilitate creation of better zoos in the country in future and is a useful publication for all the stakeholders. Earlier to the launch function, the 27th meeting of the Central Zoo Authority, a statutory body of the Ministry, was held under the Chairmanship of Shri Javadekar here today. -
Carbon Finance: Solution for Mitigating Human–Wildlife Conflict in and Around Critical Tiger Habitats of India
POLICY BRIEF CARBON FINANCE: SOLUTION FOR MITIGATING HUMAN–WILDLIFE CONFLICT IN AND AROUND CRITICAL TIGER HABITATS OF INDIA Author Yatish Lele Dr J V Sharma Reviewers Dr Rajesh Gopal Dr S P Yadav Sanjay Pathak CARBON FINANCE: SOLUTION FOR MITIGATING HUMAN–WILDLIFE CONFLICT IN AND AROUND CRITICAL TIGER HABITATS OF INDIA i © COPYRIGHT The material in this publication is copyrighted. Content from this discussion paper may be used for non-commercial purposes, provided it is attributed to the source. Enquiries concerning reproduction should be sent to the address: The Energy and Resources Institute, Darbari Seth Block, India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110 003, India Author Yatish Lele, Associate Fellow, Forestry and Biodiversity Division, TERI Dr J V Sharma, Director, Forestry and Biodiversity Division, TERI Reviewers Dr Rajesh Gopal, Secretary General, Global Tiger Forum Dr S P Yadav, Member Secretary, Central Zoo Authority and Former DIG, National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) Sanjay Pathak, Director, Dudhwa Tiger Reserve, Uttar Pradesh Forest Department Cover Photo Credits Yatish Lele ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS This policy brief is part of the project ‘Conservation of Protected Areas through Carbon Finance: Implementing a Pilot Project for Dudhwa Tiger Reserve’ under Framework Agreement between the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) and The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), referred to in short as the Norwegian Framework Agreement (NFA). We would like to thank the Norwegian MFA and Uttar Pradesh Forest Department for their support. SUGGESTED FORMAT FOR CITATION Lele, Yatish and Sharma, J V 2019. Carbon Finance: Solution for Mitigating Human–wildlife Conflict in and Around Critical Tiger Habitats of India, TERI Policy Brief. -
Government of India Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No.77 to Be Answered On
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.77 TO BE ANSWERED ON 21.06.2019 Modernisation of Zoos 77. SHRI RAJESHBHAI CHUDASAMA: Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government has formulated any scheme for providing assistance to the local bodies of the States for developing zoos in their States; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether the Government has taken any steps for modernisation of zoos in Gujarat; and (d) if so the details of thereof and if not, the reasons therefor? ANSWER MINISTER FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE (SHRI PRAKASH JAVADEKAR) (a)&(b) As informed by the Central Zoo Authority, establishment and operation of zoos in the country including development of zoos being operated by local bodies of the States is responsibility of the respective Zoo Operator. However, subject to availability of Grants-in-aid from the Government, the Central Zoo Authority (CZA) provides financial assistance in order to encourage zoos to operate on scientific lines. Financial assistance to zoos is governed by the ‘Guidelines for prioritizing Grants of financial assistance to zoos’. (c)&(d) Yes Sir. The Central Zoo Authority, in fulfilment of functions assigned under Section 38-C of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, contributes towards modernisation of zoos. Subject to availability of Grants-in-aid from the Government, the CZA provided financial assistance to zoos located in the State of Gujarat. Further, drawings pertaining to animals of endangered species, Master (Layout) Plan and Animal Collection Plan of zoos located in Gujarat were approved by the CZA for their long-term development. -
PROTECTED AREA UPDATE News and Information from Protected Areas in India and South Asia
T PROTECTED AREA UPDATE News and Information from protected areas in India and South Asia Vol. XX, No. 2 April 2014 (No. 108) LIST OF CONTENTS Tourism earns over Rs. 1.5 crores for villages EDITORIAL 3 around TATR in the last three years Sansar Chand – The end of an era? MoEF approves ESZ proposal for TATR Odisha 10 NEWS FROM INDIAN STATES Proposal to shrink Satkosia TR; NGO expresses Andhra Pradesh 3 concerns Excess deer population from Hyderabad’s Nehru Crime Branch takes over the investigation of Zoological Park to be moved to the elephant poaching cases in Sambalpur Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam TR No Olive ridley mass nesting at Gahirmatha as of Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam TR may have 75 tigers the first week of March Forest officials cannot adjudicate WLPA Similipal TR expected to record highest number of violations: high court tourists this year Assam 4 Sikkim 12 Anti-poaching camp-cum-office at Kokilamukh in Sikkim to notify ESZs; criticism over the size of Jorhat the ESZs Bihar 5 Tripura 13 Tiger count rises at the Valmiki TR Sepahijhala WLS and Zoo offers animals for Gujarat 5 adoption 83 lion deaths in Gir in last two years Uttarakhand 13 Jharkhand 5 Rajaji National Park needs more elephants for MoEF allows mining in the Singhbhum ER patrolling Karnataka 6 Uttar Pradesh 13 State signs MoU to study the condition of elephant Excess water in rivers washes away nesting sites habitats of turtles and birds Ratel photographed for the first time in the 100 cameras to track tiger movement in UP forests Cauvery WLS Illegal tree felling in the -
Feeds and Feeding of Zoo Animals
Feeds and Feeding of Zoo Animals Dept. of Animal Nutrition, Co. V. Sc. & AH Jabalpur (M.P.) Spotted Deer • Order : Artiodactyla • Family : Cervidae • Genus : Axis • Species : A. axis • Common name : Cheetal • Spotted deer (Axis axis) is the most common deer species of wooded forests, in India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Bangladesh. • Breeding can occur throughout the year. • Sexual maturity attained at 12-14 months of age. • Gestation length is 210-225 days after which a single fawn is born. • Life span is 8-14 years. • Spotted deer are known to feed on more than 160 species of plants. • They are primarily grazers. • Their grazing behavior is also influenced by season and food availability. • In a day, peak feeding times are observed during dawn and dusk. • Chital usually drink water once a day, and more frequently in Summer. Feeding in Captivity • Only limited information regarding the nutrition of this species in captivity is available. • Nutrient requirement is calculated on the basis of requirements of goat. • Dry matter intake (DMI) in spotted deer fed sorghum based diet was 50+1.2 g/ kg BW0.75. • Combination of leguminous and cereal fodder was better source of roughages for spotted deer. • DMI ranged from 2.28-2.41% of BW in spotted deer fed mixed rations. • Irrespective of the diet, digestibility of DM in spotted deer was higher than other cervids and antelopes. Suggested guidelines for feeding • Basal diet of spotted deer should be comprised of good quality green fodder. • Best combination would be a leguminous fodder and a cereal fodder fed in equal proportion. -
Indian National Studbook of Bengal Tiger (Panthera Tigris Tigris)
Indian National Studbook of Bengal Tiger (Panthera tigris tigris) Studbook compiled and analysed by Anupam Srivastav Manjari Malviya P. C. Tyagi Parag Nigam December, 2011 Copyright © WII, Dehradun, and CZA, New Delhi, 2011 Cover Photo: Dr. Parag Nigam This report may be quoted freely but the source must be acknowledged and cited as: Srivastav, A., Malviya, M., Tyagi, P.C. and Nigam, P. (2011). Indian National Studbook of Bengal Tiger (Panthera tigris tigris). Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun and Central Zoo Authority, New. Delhi. TR-2011/006 Published as a Technical Report of the CZA assignment for the compilation and publication of the Indian National Studbooks for selected endangered species of wild animals in Indian Zoos. Acknowledgements This Studbook is a part of the assignment to the Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun assigned by the Central Zoo Authority, New Delhi, for the compilation and publication of studbooks of selected endangered species of wild animals in Indian zoos. The authors wish to thank the Central Zoo Authority for financial support and the opportunity to compile the National Studbook for Royal Bengal Tiger. We are thankful to Shri. P. R. Sinha, Director WII for his guidance and support. We would also like to express our appreciation for the advice and support extended by Dr. V.B. Mathur, Dean Faculty of Wildlife Sciences, WII. The authors also wish to thank Shri. B.S. Bonal, Member Secretary, CZA and all the staff members of the Central Zoo Authority, specially Dr. Brij Kishor Gupta, Evaluation and Monitoring Officer, Dr. Naim Akhtar, Scientific Officer and Shri Vivek Goyal, Data Processing Assistant, for their advice and support.