| Sanction Date: | 31-03-2016 | ||||
| Project Category | MG | ||||
| Year | 2015-2016 | ||||
| Project Duration | 3 Years | ||||
| BTA : | Biodiversity Conservation and Management | ||||
| Project Site/ State/ Districts/ Villages Covered: |
Sikkim Project Sites in Elevation (a) High altitude and (b) Low altitude. |
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| Organization/ Implementation Agency: | Department of Botany, Sikkim University, 6th Mile, Samdur, P.O. Tadong- 737102, Gangtok, Sikkim | ||||
| Project Partners: | S.No. | Name | Roles & Responsibilities | ||
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The Mountain Institute of India | Development of propagation technology and technology transfer for Ophiocordyceps sinensis, Hippophae salicifolia, Docynia indica and Rhus chinensis for value addition of products | |||
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State Biodiversity Board, Sikkim | Development of Policy guidelines for the entire value chain by involving relevant government and other associated agencies | |||
| Lead Proponent: | Dr. Dhani Raj Chhetri Sikkim University, Gangtok, Sikkim |
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| Project Brief Description: | Sikkim state a part of Eastern Himalaya is well endowed with wide variety of Non-timber Forest Produce (NTFP) including underutilized medicinal plants. These become a part of local economy thus helping in the sustenance of the local communities. But, anthropogenic activities like cattle grazing, habitat loss and over harvesting have led to decline in the population of the species in their natural habitats. In this context, the present study tries to emphasise on four important medicinal plant species viz., Ophiocordyceps sinensis, Hippophaesalicifolia, Docynia indica and Rhuschinensis. Using geospatial tools, the habitat of this species is mapped along with understanding the effects of climate change on them. Also, modern propagation methods will be employed to conserve the species along with establishment of market chains for equal benefit sharing among the local communities. The current project perfectly fits with the broad thematic group of the National Mission on Himalayan Studies (NMHS), which include : 'Conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity', 'Supplementary livelihood options for local communities' and 'Human capacity building including promotion of microenterprises and green technologies'. The major beneficiaries of the project are the 350 families in various localities of Sikkim who will be well trained through capacity building workshops and trainings. | ||||
| Beneficiaries/ Stakeholders: | • Members of Dzumsa traditional institutions in Lachen and Lahung villages in North Sikkim • IHR farming communities • Research and local community institutions |
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| Activity Chart (For 3 years) | Click Here | ||||
| Total Grants (in Rs.) | Rs.94,19,600/-( Rupees ninety four lakh nineteen thousand six hundred only) | |||
| Project Objectives | Quantifiable Deliverables | Monitoring Indicators |
| Population and habitat assessment, ecological niche modelling and conservation of Ophiocordyceps sinensis, Hippophae salicifolia, Docynia indica and Rhus chinensis in the Sikkim Himalaya (SU); | Ecological Niche Modelling methods developed. | No. of communities benefitted (Nos). |
| Value chain analysis, establishment of forward and backward linkages, and prospects of Access and Benefit Sharing of the selected species (SBB); | Establishment and standardization of protocol for value added product development (Hippophae salicifolia, Docynia indica and Rhus chinensis) communities. | Methods and knowledge products developed and published out of the projects (Nos.) |
| Nutritional analysis, and protocol development of Hippophae salicifolia, Docynia indica and Rhus chinensis for value addition of products (SU) | Standardization of propagation techniques for selected species. | Propagation techniques standardized (species No.) |
| Development of propagation technology and technology transfer for Hippophae salicifolia, Docynia indica and Rhus chinensis to target beneficiaries (TMII) | Establishment and adaptation of mechanism of organic certification in collaboration with the Directorate of Organic Mission of Agriculture and Cash Crop Development Department, Government of Sikkim. | Value chain established (No. of beneficiaries) |
| Development of Policy guidelines for the entire value chain by involving relevant government and other associated agencies (SBB) | Policy guidelines for the entire value chain in collaboration with the relevant government and other marketing agencies. |
| S.No. | Name | Qualification | Designation | Salary |
| 1. | Mr. Aditya Pradhan | M.Sc. | JPF | Rs.16,000/- +HRA |
| 2. | Miss Bindhya Subba | M.Sc. | JPF | Rs.16,000/- +HRA |
| 3. | Dr. Santosh Kumar Chettri | Ph.D | JPF | Rs.16,000/- +HRA |
| S.No. | Name of Equipment (Sanctioned) | Use of Equipment/ Details | Cost (in INR) |
| 1. | Mid level Server for 24*7 connectivity- 1 nos Rs.10 lakh, Laptop- 1 nos , Desktop- 1 nos Rs.1.30 lakh, Networking facilities Rs.7 Lakh, Network Attached Storage (NAS)- 4TB each- 2 nos Rs.1 lakh, Firewall- 1 nos Rs.3.50 lakh, UPS 10 KVA- 1 nos Rs.3.00 Lakh, Workstation- 1 nos Rs. 2.00 lakh, Multi -function Colour photocopy Machine- 1 nos Rs. 3.00 lakh,, A portal Rs.7.00 lakh, renovation for dedicated space for the facility installation Rs. 7.44 lakh , Biometric and CCTV installation Rs.5 lakh, AC- 2 nos Rs.1.00 lakh. | 51,24,000/- |
