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1. Introduction 1.1 Vision 1.2 Mission 1. INTRODUCTION The West Bengal Zoo Authority was constituted as a registered society vide Gazette notification no. 382-For; Kolkata, 27th August, 2009 and notification no.10036-For/11M- 27/2002, dt. 23.12.2009 (Annexure-I), as a government controlled registered society under the Department of Forests, Govt. of West Bengal. The Authority became functional during 2012-13 only. The West Bengal Zoo Authority is governed by a 14 member body headed by the Chief Secretary, Govt. of West Bengal as Chairman and Principal Secretary, Department of Forests, Govt. of West Bengal as the Vice-Chairman. The Member Secretary, West Bengal Zoo Authority is responsible for the management of the affairs of the Authority, subject to the overall direction, control and superintendent of the Governing Board. 1.1 VISION Our vision is to become a leading organisation in the country in the field of ex- situ conservation ensuring the rich bio-diversity of the state by supporting in situ conservation with intensive Scientific Zoo Management & Research programme by trained staff and by developing zoos as centre of learning for people and making zoo self-sufficient to accomplish their objectives. 1.2 MISSION Our mission is to provide exemplary care to the zoo's wildlife population in a planned manner to ensure eco-system based naturalistic animal enclosures which will help in conservation breeding of rare and endangered species through best practices of zoo management, veterinary care and inspiring current and future generations to become active citizens in wildlife conservation through nature education and awareness programme. 1 1.3 OBJECTIVE The Authority has been assigned to perform the following functions:- a) To take over the management of the Govt. controlled Zoological Parks/Gardens, Deer Parks, Breeding Centres, Rescue Centres, Safari Parks and other similar establishments/Organisations in West Bengal as may be specifically ordered, from time to time, by the Govt. of WB. b) To co-ordinate with collection and exchange programme and to procure such animals as may be required for the enrichment of the Zoological Gardens/Mini Zoo through exchange from other zoos in India or from abroad. c) To function as the apex technical advisory body for the Zoological Parks/Gardens, Deer Parks, Breeding Centres, Rescue Centres, Safari Parks and other similar establishments/ organisations in West Bengal. d) To promote scientific management of zoos. To undertake Ex-situ conservation of endangered species of animals in captivity. e) To undertake programmes for re-stocking and re-introduction of captive bred animals in the wild. f) To undertake research on habits and breeding of animals and birds in natural habitat as well as in captivity. g) To create awareness about the rich faunal diversity by organising programmes, exhibitions, seminars, etc. and publishing’s journals, bulletins etc. h) To undertake dissemination of zoo education. 2 Our main objectives are as follows: 1) Planning and Development of the zoos in the state The Master Plan is essential for all around development of zoo along with a detailed Layout Plan on the basis of theme adopted by the zoos indicating the locations of animal enclosures, green areas, visitors' facilities, animal health care facilities, research and education centre, conservation breeding areas, rescue centre and administrative units including maintenance departments etc. Formulation of Master Plan and its implementation for proper development of all the Zoos is our prime objective. 2) Conservation Breeding of rare and endangered species One of the prime objective of zoo to carryout coordinate conservation breeding programmes of rare and endangered species in naturalistic environment and rearing & raising animals for rehabilitation and re-stocking in the wild. Our key species for conservation breeding programme in the state are: (a) Red Panda : At Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, Darjeeling (b) Snow Leopard : - Do - (c) Himalayan Goral : - Do - (d) Endemic Pheasants : - Do - & Red Jungle Fowl (e) Salt Water Crocodile : At Bhagwatpur & Sundarban Wild Animals Park, Jharkhali (f) Batagur Baska : - Do - (h) Fishing Cat : - Do - (i) Thamin : Zoological Garden, Alipore (3) Rescue and rehabilitation of orphan animal, stray animal, and animal injured or seized from poachers and traders. 3 (4) Health Care of Wild Animal in Zoo Welfare of the zoo animal is paramount importance and health care facilities are developed with committed veterinary personnels who follow best practices in animal care and well being ensuring appropriate infrastructure and expertise as well as monitoring system by trained staff. (5) Integrated Scientific Research To facilitate and conduct science based research in the field of wildlife conservation and animal health and to publish research papers for potential application in the field of conservation and promote establishment of research centre with data base and resource banks for taking sound scientific decision in the field of wildlife conservation. (6) Nature Education Education is key role of all zoos and the major objectives are to make strategic action plan for education of visitors with the help of trained staff and volunteers and developing network of school and college students as well as public for making significant contribution and influencing the peoples attitude and behaviour regarding zoo animals, wildlife and environmental issues. (7) Capacity Building & Human Resource Development Upgradation of professional skills of Zoo Personnel through training programmes, workshops, seminars and exposure visits to different Zoos is given high priority. Capacity building of Zoo Directors, Veterinarians, Biologist, Zoo Keepers etc. is high on agenda to develop specialists team of professionals for Zoo Planning & Management, Animal Health Care & tranquilisation of animals, Zoo enclosure enrichment and day to day care and well being of Zoo animals. 4 2. SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS HELD During 2017-2018 the meetings of Governing Body and Technical Committee were held as follows: Governing Board Meeting Annual General Meeting & 14th Governing Body Meeting : On 16.05.2017 Technical Committee Meeting 16th Technical Committee Meeting : On 08.03.2018 3. GOVERNING BOARD OF WEST BENGAL ZOO AUTHORITY:- The Governing Body of the Authority by its notification No. 10036-For/11M- 27/2002, dt.23.12.2009 consists of following 14 members. 1. The Chief Secretary to the Govt. of West Bengal Chairman 2. Addl. Chief/Principal Secretary to the Govt. of West Bengal, Dept. of Forests Vice-Chairman 3. Addl. Chief Secretary, Dept of Finance Govt. of West Bengal, Member 4. Principal Chief Conservator of Forests & HOFF, West Bengal Member 5. Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife) and Chief Wildlife Warden, West Bengal Member 6. Member Secretary, Central Zoo Authority, New Delhi Member 7. Addl. PCCF & Member Secretary, West Bengal Zoo Authority Member- Secretary 8. Director, Animal Husbandry & Vet. Services, W.B Member 9. Director, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, Darjeeling Member 10. Director, Zoological Garden, Alipore, Kolkata Member 11. Shri Debasish Paramanik, Raigunj Panchayet Samiti, Uttardinajpur Member 12. Shri Sankar Dhar, People’s for Animals, Alipurduar Member 13. Sk. Johar Ali, President , All Backward Class Relief & Development Mission Member 14. Smt. Debolina Biswas, Councilor, Kolkata Municipal Corporation, Ward No. 74 Member 5 3.1 GOVERNING BOARD MEETINGS The Governing Body of the West Bengal Zoo Authority met one time during the period of 2017-18 under the chairmanship of the Chief Secretary, as Chairman / Addl. Chief Secretary, Deptt. of Forests as Vice- Chairman. 3.2 MAJOR DECISIONS TAKEN The 14th Governing Board Meeting held on 16th May, 2017 in the Conference Room, 13th Floor, NABANNA, Howrah. The meeting was Chaired by Shri Basudev Banerjee, IAS, Chief Secretary, West Bengal and Chairman, West Bengal Zoo Authority (WBZA). The following decisions have been taken in the meeting :- 1. After a brief discussion, the Governing Board (GB) approved the proposed Annual Plan of Operation and Developmental works in WBZA and different Zoos under its control, under Non-Plan, State Plan funds and funds from other sources amounting to Rs.2,292.25 lakh for the year 2017-18. 2. i) The GB approved the Entry Fee of Zoological Garden, Alipore (ZGA) for adult persons on week days and has been fixed at Rs.30/- per head as on week days and holidays with immediate effect. ii) Entry Fee to all Zoos will increase from time to time . iii) Combined Entry permit for visiting Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park (PNHZP), Darjeeling and Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Darjeeling may be introduced with compulsory PNHZP visit and optional visit of Himalayan Mountaineering Institute. 3. Annual Report and Consolidated Audited Accounts of PNHZP, Darjeeling for the year 2015-16 were discussed and approved with a decision to settle long pending issue of advance given to other departments for developmental works in PNHZP, as pointed out by the Statutory Auditor. 4. Annual Report and Consolidated Audited Accounts of WBZA* and all the Zoos under its control for the year 2015-16 were discussed and approved. 6 5. The GB approved the engagement of Consultant for designing and drawing of Sundarban Wild Animals Park (SWAP), Jharkhali. 6. The GB approved the Draft Duties & Responsibilities of Officers and Staff working in Zoos under WBZA. 7. After brief discussion, the GB approved the Draft Service Rules of WBZA with a decision to add clauses, as such, if any dispute arises, it can be dealt with as per provision of West Bengal Service Rules. 8. The GB approved the Draft Financial Manual & Principles of Accounting and its procedure of WBZA with a decision to introduce Double Entry Accounting System instead of Double Entry Mercantile Accounting System without considering depreciation of fixed Assets. 9. The GB approved the engagement of M/s. P Dhar & Associates as Statutory Auditor of WBZA for the year 2016-17. 10. The GB after discussion, decided to refer the matter to Labour Department, Govt. of West Bengal for their opinion. 11. The GB approved the proposal for purchase of 9 (nine) nos.
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