University / Organisation Name: | Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), Kolkata, West Bengal |
1. Fellowship Details |
Sanction Date: | 31-03-2016 | |||
Year | 2015-2016 | |||
Fellowship Duration | 3 Years + 1 Year fellowship extension | |||
BTAs: |
1. Livelihood Options and Employment Generation 2. Biodiversity Conservation and Management |
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Project Site/ State/ Districts/ Villages Covered: |
Hemis NP, Jammu & Kashmir GHNP, Himachal Pradesh, Askot WLS, Uttarakhand, DDBR, Arunachal Pradesh Singalila NP, West Bengal,DDBR, Arunachal Pradesh, Hemis National Park, Jammu & Kashmir |
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No of HRAs: | 3 Nos | |||
No of HJRFs: | 10 Nos |
2. Financial Details |
Total Institutional Fellowships: | Rs. 2,39,22,360/- | |||
1st Year Fellowship Grant: | Rs.78,15,720/- | |||
2nd Year Fellowship Grant: | Rs.78,15,720/- | |||
3rd Year Fellowship Grant: | Rs.68,83,208/- |
3. Fellowship Objectives and Deliverables(HRAs) |
Position | Study Area | Proposed Objectives | Deliverables | Achievements (upto 31.03.18) |
HRA001 | Trans, North-West, Himalaya (J&K) | Number of Long-Term Ecological/ Environmental Monitoring (LTEM) sites established/ investigated/ robust datasets generated and scientific evidences generated across key sectors | • Identification of sites for LTEM • Mainstreaming of long-term monitoring and building scientific evidence base across key sectors achieved |
• Initial LTEM identified at HNP (J & K), GHNP (Himachal Pradesh), AWLS (Uttarakhand), SNP/NVNP (West Bengal) and DDBR (Arunachal Pradesh). • Synthesis of secondary information on Himalayan lepidoptera including Apollos. • Historical sites for repeat monitoring identified. • Identification of collected moths. |
HRA002 | Central and East Himalaya (Sikkim and Uttarakhand) | Effectiveness of approaches developed for conservation of species/ habitats/ areas | • Conservation frameworks developed/ strengthened/ implemented • Awareness on biodiversity conservation and sustainable use promoted |
• Species validation from secondary literature. • Reconnaissance survey at SNP/NVNP (West Bengal). • Sample preparation for DNA barcoding. • Identification of collected Lepidoptera. |
HRA003 | Eastern Himalaya (AP) | Molecular Phylogenetic Work through DNA Barcoding to resolve species complexes and responses to changing climate | •A barcode database generation for future molecular and phylogenetic researches on Himalayan Lepidoptera |
• Curation and alignment of generated sequences of Lepidoptera specimens with the representative barcode sequences from global database for similarity search. • The developed sequences were submitted to BOLD database under the project �Lepidoptera of Indian Himalayas� for acquiring the BOLDIDs. |
4. Fellowship Objectives and Deliverables(HJRFs) |
Position | Study Area | Proposed Objectives | Deliverables | Achievements (upto 31.03.18) |
H-JRF001 | Hemis National Park(HNP), J&K |
To investigate the differential processes influencing the distribution pattern of Lepidoptera assemblages (moths and butterflies of HNP)
Generation of robust datasets generated through ecological monitoring at habitat level |
• Generation of scientific evidences in the form of reports on biodiversity of HNP • Robust data sets • Thesis on the subject area |
• Field survey at HNP (J & K). • Processing of collected Lepidoptera from HNP. • Secondary data entry for Apollos for species distribution modelling. • Registration and course work done for Ph.D. programme at Saurashtra University on the topic �Assessing Diversity and Distribution of Lepidoptera focusing on Apollos as Flagship for Biodiversity Conservation in Trans-Himalayan Landscape of Ladakh�. |
H-JRF002 | Great Himalayan National Park (GHNP), Himachal Pradesh |
To investigate the differential processes influencing the Lepidoptera diversity of GHNP
Generation of robust datasets generated through ecological monitoring at habitat level Generation of scientific evidences |
• Generation of scientific evidences in the form of reports on biodiversity of GHNP • Robust data sets • Thesis on the subject area
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• Field survey at GHNP (Himachal Pradesh). • Processing of collected Lepidoptera from GHNP. • Morpho-taxonomy including genitalia dissection of collected Geometrid moths • Species validation from secondary literature. • Registration and course work done for Ph.D. programme at Saurashtra University on the topic �Diversity and Distributional Pattern of Family Geometridae in GHNP Conservation Area�. |
H-JRF003 | Askot Wildlife Sanctuary(AWS), Uttarakhand | To investigate how diverse are the Lepidopteran assemblages in AWS
Generation of robust datasets generated through ecological monitoring at habitat level |
• Generation of scientific evidences in the form of reports on biodiversity of AWS • Robust data sets • Thesis on the subject area
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• Field survey at AWLS (Uttarakhand). • Processing of collected Lepidoptera from AWLS. • Morpho-taxonomy including genitalia dissection of collected Noctuid moths • Preparation of Indian Notodontidae Checklist. • Data entry from secondary literature. • Registration and course work done for Ph.D. programme at Saurashtra University on the topic �Diversity and Distributional Pattern of Moths with Special Emphasis on Family Noctuidae in AWLS, Uttarakhand�. |
H-JRF004 | Kanchendzonga Biosphere Reserve(KBR) | To investigate the differential processes influencing the Lepidoptera diversity of KBR
Generation of robust datasets generated through ecological monitoring at habitat level |
• Generation of scientific evidences in the form of reports on biodiversity of HNP • Robust data sets • Thesis on the subject area
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• Processing of collected Lepidoptera for DNA sequencing. • ESpecies identification of collected samples from Central Himalaya. |
H-JRF005 | Singalila National Park(SNP) | To investigate the differential processes influencing the Lepidoptera diversity of SNP
Generation of robust datasets generated through ecological monitoring at habitat level |
• Generation of scientific evidences in the form of reports on biodiversity of HNP • Robust data sets • Thesis on the subject area
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• Field survey at SNP/NVNP (West Bengal). • Processing of collected Lepidoptera from Central Himalaya. • Species validation and entry from secondary literature. • Species identification of Central Himalaya collections. • Registration and course work done for Ph.D. programme at Saurashtra University on the topic �Moth Assemblages along Altitudinal Gradient in SNP and NVNP- An Ecological and Molecular Approach Emphasizing on Noctuidae� |
H-JRF006 | Dihang-Dibang Biosphere Reserve(DDBR) | To investigate the differential processes influencing the distribution pattern of Lepidoptera assemblages (moths and butterflies)
Generation of robust datasets generated through ecological monitoring at habitat level |
• Generation of scientific evidences in the form of reports on biodiversity of HNP • Robust data sets • Thesis on the subject area |
• Field survey at DDBR (Arunachal Pradesh). • Processing of collected Lepidoptera from Eastern Himalaya. • Compilation of secondary data on Himalayan butterfly. • Validation of Himalayan Pyralidae from Secondary literature. • Ongoing field sampling at DDBR from 22nd March 2017 |
H-JRF007 | Dihang-Dibang Biosphere Reserve(DDBR) | To investigate the differential processes influencing the distribution pattern of Lepidoptera assemblages (moths and butterflies) in DDBR
Generation of robust datasets generated through ecological monitoring at habitat level |
• Generation of scientific evidences in the form of reports on biodiversity of HNP • Robust data sets • Thesis on the subject area
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• Butterfly sampling at Central Himalaya and DDBR (Arunachal Pradesh). • Synthesis of Himalayan butterfly from secondary literature. • Processing of collected Lepidoptera from Eastern Himalaya. • Identification of collected butterfly samples. • Ongoing field sampling at DDBR from 22nd March 2017. |
H-JRF008 | Eastern Himalaya (Arunachal Pradesh) | Study of molecular taxonomy in AP | • Report on status of molecular taxonomy of AP
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• DNA isolation using organic phase extraction method/silica column kit method/and magnetic bead based protocol. • Amplification of isolated DNA samples. • Analysis of forward and reverse chromatograms to obtain the consensus sequences. |
H-JRF009 | Eastern Himalaya (Meghalaya) | Morphology-based taxonomy | • Report on status of molecular taxonomy of AP
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• Field survey at GHNP (Himachal Pradesh). • Morphology based identification of collected moth samples. • Genitalia based identification of Noctuidae, Notodontidae, Geometridae and Erebidae. • Validation of Himalayan Lepidoptera from Secondary literature. • Synthesis of secondary data on Himalayan Lepidoptera. |
H-JRF0010 | Western, Central and Eastern Himalaya | Modelling on GIS-framework and data compilation comparison of robust datasets generated through ecological monitoring |
• Robust database on species/ habitats • Strategy for conservation
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• Boundary demarcation of PAs included in the project. • Preparation of Digital Elevation Map (DEM), Contour and Aspect maps of PAs. • For NDVI, Landsat 8 and MODIS data procured from USGS. • Climatic data downloaded from WorldClim. • Workshop on MAXENT attended at Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata. • Field survey at SNP/NVNP, GHNP, AWLS and DDBR for ground truthing. |
S.No. | Name | Date of Joining | Name of the PI | Qualification | Research Title | Date of Resignation |
1. | Dr. Abesh Kumar Sanyal | 03.06.2016 | Dr. Kailash Chandra | Ph.D. | Lepidoptera (Insecta) as a Potential Indicator Taxa for Tracking Climate Change in the Indian Himalayan Landscape | |
2. | Dr. Arockia Lenin | 13.10.2016 | Dr. Kailash Chandra | Ph.D. | Lepidoptera (Insecta) as a Potential Indicator Taxa for Tracking Climate Change in the Indian Himalayan Landscape | September 2017 |
Mr. Anghsuman Raha | 03-06-2016 | Dr. Kailash Chandra | Ph.D. | Lepidoptera (Insecta) as a Potential Indicator Taxa for Tracking Climate Change in the Indian Himalayan Landscape | ||
3. | Dr. John Caleb | 01-03-2017 | Dr. Kailash Chandra | Ph.D. | Lepidoptera (Insecta) as a Potential Indicator Taxa for Tracking Climate Change in the Indian Himalayan Landscape |
S.No. | Name | Date of Joining | Name of the PI | Qualification | Research Title | Date of Resignation |
1. | Mohd. Ali | 29.09.2016 | Dr. Kailash Chandra | M.Sc. | Assessing Diversity & Distribution of Lepidoptera focusing on Apollos (Papilionidae: Parnassini) as Flagship for Biodiversity Conservation in Trans Himalayan Landscape of Ladakh. | |
2. | Kaushik Mallick | 06.05.2016 | Dr. Kailash Chandra | M.Sc. | Diversity and Distributional Pattern of Family Geometridae in Great Himalayan National Park, Himachal Pradesh | |
3. | Uttaran Bandyopadhyay | 14.06.2016 | Dr. Kailash Chandra | M.Sc. | Diversity and distribution pattern of Moths (Lepidoptera: Heterocera) in special emphasis on family Noctuidae in Askot WLS, Uttarakhand. | |
4. | Rahul Ranjan | 24-02-2017 | Dr. Kailash Chandra | M.Sc. | Lepidoptera (Insecta)as potential Indicator- Taxa for tracking Climate Change in the Indian Himalayan Landscape | |
5. | Kamalika Bhattacharyya | 14.06.2016 | Dr. Kailash Chandra | M.Sc. | Moth (Lepidoptera) assemblages along altitudinal gradient in Singalila and Neora Valley National Park, Central Himalaya, India-An ecological and molecular approach emphasising on Noctuidae | |
6. | Subrata Gayen | 14.06.2016 | Dr. Kailash Chandra | M.Sc. | Lepidoptera (Insecta) as a Potential Indicator Taxa for Tracking Climate Change in the Indian Himalayan Landscape | |
7. | Gaurab Nandi Das | 14.06.2016 | Dr. Kailash Chandra | M.Sc. | Lepidoptera (Insecta) as a Potential Indicator Taxa for Tracking Climate Change in the Indian Himalayan Landscape | |
8. | Sumantika Chatterjee | 03.06.2016 | Dr. Kailash Chandra | M.Sc. | Lepidoptera (Insecta) as potential indicator-Taxa for tracking Climate Change in the Indian Himalayan Landscape | October 2017 |
Rushati Dey | 08.12.2017 | Dr. Kailash Chandra | M.Sc. | Lepidoptera (Insecta) as potential indicator-Taxa for tracking Climate Change in the Indian Himalayan Landscape | ||
9. | Moumita Das | 08.12.2017 | Dr. Kailash Chandra | M.Sc. | Lepidoptera (Insecta) as a Potential Indicator Taxa for Tracking Climate Change in the Indian Himalayan Landscape | |
10. | Rohit Kumar Jaiswal | 15.06.2016 | Dr. Kailash Chandra | M.Sc. | Lepidoptera (Insecta) as a Potential Indicator Taxa for Tracking Climate Change in the Indian Himalayan Landscape | November 2017 |