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NMHS Progress Report (Period from 01.04.2018 to 31.03.2019) 1. Project Information Project ID: NMHS/2015-16/LG-05 Sanction Date: 31.03.2016 Project Title: Biodiversity Assessment through Long-term Monitoring Plots in Indian Himalayan Landscape BTG: Conservation and Sustainable Use of Biodiversity PIs & Affiliation Dr. Bipin Kumar Sinha (Institutions): Scientist F Botanical Survey of India, Kolkata Dr. Kailash Chandra Director Zoological Survey of India, Kolkata Name & Dr. S.S. Dash Address of the Scientist-D Co-PI, if any: Botanical Survey of India, Kolkata Dr. K.A. Subramanian Scientist-D Zoological Survey of India, Kolkata Dr. Vikas Kumar Scientist-D Zoological Survey of India, Kolkata Structured Botanical Survey of India: Abstract- The research staffs have conducted altogether 11 field trips to all IHR states for detailing the sampling as well as establishment and monitoring of long-term monitoring plots. A total of 1562 plant specimens were collected from different sampling sites, current year which were preserved in Central National Herbarium, Howrah. So far 802 plants progress[ were identified and rests are under process. Sampling areas of 1 km2 (1 X 1 km) Word Limit were identified in each landscape based on vegetation, habitat and threatened 250 words}: status of some selected taxa. Intensive plant sampling was carried out by selecting random plots of 20m X 20m size in each sampling area. Shurbs and herbs along with cryptogams were collected from 5m X 5m size and 1m X 1m size quadrats within the designated plots respectively. A total of 123 monitoring plot were established across the IHR for long term monitoring and base line data collection. Three moss-associated diatom species from Neora Valley National Park (West Bengal) were studied and reported as potential indicator species for long-term monitoring of the locality. Four climber plant species are also recorded as potential indicator species to observe alterations in the impact of climate change in Namdapha National Park, Arunachal Pradesh. 41 plant species from Neora Valley National Park were screened and genotypically characterized for DNA barcoding. The research outputs were published/communicated as 08 research articles in reffered journals and 02 conference abstracts. Zoological Survey of India: Current study regarding the Biodiversity assessment in Indian Himalaya has four objectives for completion. Following are the progress regarding the study objectives: • In completion of the first objective of the project all the base layers have been gathered for the habitat suitability analysis and to model the future climatic scenarios for species distribution in the Indian Himalaya. Total of 10 habitat suitability models and 11 climate envelope models has been generated for 15 different species and further models are under construction. Around 572 DNA sequences have been generated from various vertebrate and invertebrate species collected from Indian Himalaya in the present study and has been uploaded in the online BOLD database. • As for the second objective fourteen monitoring plots have been laid in the study area across Indian Himalaya and have been surveyed. Altogether 1314 species has been identified from the collected specimens during the tenure of the project (2016-2019) from the Indian Himalaya. Selection of species for monitoring in the Indian Himalaya within the monitoring plots and analytical processes has been identified. Analysis is under progress. • As for the third objective a book demonstrating monitoring protocol for the indicator species in Indian Himalaya has been published by Director, Zoological Survey of India in April, 2018. • All the capacity building programs regarding the fourth objective have been completed. The outcomes of the project has been reflected through books (2), Book Chapters (14) and various Research Articles (17) which has been published in several National and International peer-reviewed journals. Furthermore, eight Research Articles are accepted and in press for publication in various National and International peer-reviewed journals. Project Affiliations Role & Responsibilities Partners Partne r 1 Botanical Survey of India (BSI), Floral biodiversity assessment through Kolkata, West Bengal long term monitoring plots in Indian Himalayan Landscape Partner 2 Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), Faunal biodiversity assessment through Kolkata, West Bengal long term monitoring plots in Indian Himalayan Landscape 2. Project Site Details Project Site (1) Great Himalayan National Park (Himachal Pradesh) (2) Valley of Flowers National Park (Uttarakhand) (3) Kyangnosla Alpine Sanctuary (East Sikkim) (4) Dzongri (West Sikkim) - For BSI (5) Gnathang Plateau (East Sikkim) - For ZSI (6) Neora Valley National Park (West Bengal) (7) Tawang district (Arunachal Pradesh) (8) Namdapha National Park (Arunachal Pradesh) 4. Financial and Resource Information Total Grant: Rs 1,58,97,530/- (for 2018-19) Grant Received Date: 01.01.2019 Project Affiliations/ Institution Budget Allocated to Work Done Partner(s) Partner 1 Botanical Survey of India (BSI) Rs. 87,80,611/- Detailed report is enclosed. Partner 2 Zoological Survey of India ZSI) Rs. 71,16,919/- 6. Expenditure Statement and Utilization Allotte d budget for 2018-19 (for BSI and ZSI): Sl. No. Budget Head Amount carried Amount received Total amount forward (2017-18) 3rd Installment received 2018-19 2018-19 1 Salaries/Manpower cost 21,63,213.00 57,82,400.00 79,45,613.00 2 Travel 10,69,224.00 15,00,000.00 25,69,224.00 3 Expendables &Consumables 17,02,671.00 14,00,000.00 31,02,671.00 4 Contingencies 6,99,250.00 7,00,000.00 13,99,250.00 5 Activities & Other Project 2,97,164.00 5,83,608.00 8,80,772.00 6 Institutional Charges 0 0 0 7 Equipments 0 0 0 Total 59,31,522.00 99,66,008.00 1,58,97,530.00 Expenditure Information (for BSI and ZSI): Sl. No. Budget Head Funds Sanctioned Expenditure % of Total cost 1 Salaries/Manpower cost 79,45,613.00 54,73,348.00 68.89 2 Travel 25,69,224.00 8,76,708.00 34.12 3 Expendables &Consumables 31,02,671.00 11,67,107.00 37.62 4 Contingencies 13,99,250.00 9,24,153.00 66.05 5 Activities & Other Project cost 8,80,772.00 6,26,962.00 71.18 6 Institutional Charges 0 0 0.00 7 Equipments 0 0 0.00 Total 1,58,97,530.00 90,68,278.00 57.04 Interest 0 Gra nd 1,58,97,530.00 Period Expenditure Statement Utilization Certificate (UC) Annual Annexure I Annexure II SI. 3rd (2018-2019) (2018-2019) (2017-18) (a) (c) (d) 4. 5. 6. 0,00 8 59,31,522.00 99,66,008.00 1,58,97,530.00 -> 1 1 t £D r. 0 tfDsft.arl. +T14 <r) ft WtrZ cf? f\ NMHS Progress Report (Period from 01.04.2018 to 31.03.2019) 1. Project Information Project ID: NMHS/2015-16/LG-05 Sanction Date: 31.03.2016 Project Title: Biodiversity Assessment through Long-term Monitoring Plots in Indian Himalayan Landscape BTG: Conservation and Sustainable Use of Biodiversity PIs & Affiliation Dr. B.K. Sinha (Institutions): Scientist-F Botanical Survey of India, Kolkata Name & Address Dr. S.S. Dash of the Co-PI, if Scientist-D any: Botanical Survey of India, Kolkata Structured The research staffs have conducted altogether 10 field trips to all IHR states for Abstract- sampling as well as establishment and monitoring of long-term monitoring detailing the plots. A total of 1450 plant specimens were collected from different sampling current year sites, which were preserved in Central National Herbarium, Howrah. So far 664 progress [ Word plants were identified and rests are under process. Sampling areas of 1 km2 (1 X 1 km) were identified in each landscape based on vegetation, habitat and Limit 250 threatened status of some selected taxa. Intensive plant sampling was carried words}: out by selecting random plots of 20m X 20m size in each sampling area. Shurbs and herbs along with cryptogams were collected from 5m X 5m size and 1m X 1m size quadrats within the designated plots respectively. A total of 112 monitoring plot were established across the IHR for long term monitoring and base line data collection. Three moss-associated diatom species from Neora Valley National Park (West Bengal) were studied and reported as potential indicator species for long-term monitoring of the locality. Four climber plant species are also recorded as potential indicator species to observe alterations in the impact of climate change in Namdapha National Park, Arunachal Pradesh. 07 plant species from Neora Valley National Park were screened and genotypically characterized for DNA barcoding. Project Partner Affiliations Role & Responsibilities Name Partner 1 Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), Faunal biodiversity assessment through Kolkata, West Bengal long term monitoring plots in Indian Himalayan Landscape 2. Project Site Details Project Site (1) Great Himalayan National Park (Himachal Pradesh) (2) Valley of Flowers National Park (Uttarakhand) (3) Kyangnosla Alpine Sanctuary (East Sikkim) (4) Dzongri (West Sikkim) (5) Neora Valley National Park (West Bengal) (6) Tawang district (Arunachal Pradesh) (7) Namdapha National Park (Arunachal Pradesh) IHR States Covered Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, West Bengal, Arunachal Pradesh Long. & Lat. Attached as Annexure I Site Maps Attached as Annexure II Site Photographs 3. Project Activities Chart w.r.t. Timeframe [Gantt or PERT] WORK UNDERTAKEN PROJECT ACTIVITIES Year 2018-2019 OUTPUT Qtr 1 Qtr 2 Qtr 3 Qtr 4 A database of Himalayan plants incorporating their distribution and phenological Preparation of features, is under process. Database & GIS GIS maps of the study sites showing established plot locations were prepared. A total of 10 field surveys were conducted in all the Field surveys IHR sites for establishment of plots and their monitoring. A capacity building will Capacity building tentatively be organized in training Programme Feb-Mar, 2019. 7 Himalayan plant species were targeted whose rbcL DNA barcoding of and ITS genes were targeted species sequenced for DNA barcoding.
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