Completed Projects (2020-2021)

TITLE OF THE PROJECT

NAME OF   PI

OBJECTIVES

FUNDING AGENCY

YEAR OF COMPLETION

Forensic DNA profiling and timber tracing for origin of wood with special reference to Tectona grandis (Teak) and Pterocarpus marsupium (Beeja). Dr. S.K. Tiwari
  1. To establish qualitative DNA extraction protocol from hard and sap wood.
  2. To identify informative DNA markers for species identification.
  3. To identify proper mechanism for controlling illegal felling by establishing forensic DNA profiling and timber tracing for origin of wood.
  4. To demonstrate DNA fingerprinting technique of Teak logs and their stumps.

 

APCCF (R/E and Lok Vaniki), MP. Bhopal. June, 2020
Monitoring and evaluation of tissue culture grown plants of Dendrocalamus asper in different forest divisions of Madhya Pradesh Dr. S.K. Tiwari To collect the growth performance data of tissue culture grown plants of D. asper. Mission Director, M.P. State Bamboo Mission, Bhopal 2021

Sequestered carbon in roadside plantations: an assessment of potential contribution in climate mitigation in Jabalpur Smart City

Dr. Pratibha Bhatnagar

  • To estimate carbon sequestration by different species in roadside plantations and parks and gardens of Jabalpur and Katni.
  • To study variations in rates of carbon sequestration with species and age.
  • To identify suitable tree species for roadside plantations and parks and gardens.
  • To assess the potential contribution of roadside plantations in climate change mitigation.

EPCO, Bhopal, MP

Sept. 2020

Maintenance and enrichment of SFRI Bamboosetum        

Dr. A.K. Sharma

  1. To maintain and introduce new bamboo species in existed Bamboosetum of SFRI.
  2. To exhibit information of each species on bamboo.
  3. To prepare a technical bulletin with documentation of Bamboo species.

M.P. State Bamboo Mission, Bhopal

June 2020

Preparation of Detailed Project Report for wildlife habitat improvement in the adjoining area of Sardar Sarovar Project, Madhya Pradesh. (Revised DPR)

Dr. Anjana Rajput

  • To assess the present status of vegetation and existing wild animals in the study area
  • To identify critical wildlife habitat areas including habitat using by major avian fauna
  • To study the status of abiotic attributes of the area- status of soil availability and distribution of water sources and shelter in the study area
  • To prescribe compensatory conservation measures for the wildlife habitat loss caused by submergence
  • To study the dependence of local communities on the study area for their livelihood needs and to suggest measures for the development of alternative sources.
  • To explore the possibility of eco-tourism in the study area as alternative source of livelihood to local communities.
  • To prescribe the activities for habitat improvement with financial implication.

NVDA, Bhopal (M.P.)

Oct. 2020

(Revised DPR)

Study on agricultural crop damage by wild animals and its management in Hoshangabad Circle of Madhya Pradesh

Dr. Anjana Rajput

  • To estimate the crop damage through direct and indirect method and find out the correlation factor to evaluate the crop damage cost.
  • To assess the effect of treatment of animal repellents to reduce the crop damage.
  • To assess the socio-economic impact of crop damage and to resolve the conflicts of farmers.
  • To suggest the mitigation measures to minimize the crop damage. 

PCCF (R/E & Lok Vaniki) M.P. Bhopal

 

May 2020

 

 

Completed Projects (2019-2020)

TITLE OF THE PROJECT

NAME OF   PI

OBJECTIVES

FUNDING AGENCY

YEAR OF

COMPLETION

Mass multiplication of Medicinal Plants for the development of Quality Planting Material. (50,000 plants)

Dr. Uday Homkar

  • To multiply medicinal plants in large number for farmers and other users.

RCFC, Central Region, SFRI, Jabalpur

July 2019

Production of vegetative propagules and standardization of vegetative propagation protocols of selected medicinal plant species

Dr. Uday Homkar

  • Standardization of vegetative propagation protocols for selected species.
  • To develop plantations of selected species for collection of vegetative material.
  • Production of plants through vegetative propagation (in subsequent years).

RCFC, Central Region, SFRI, Jabalpur

July 2019

Establishment of medicinal and aromatic plants (MAP) seed production areas at SFRI, Jabalpur.

Dr. Uday Homkar

  • To develop seed production area of selected 5 medicinal plant species

RCFC, Central Region, SFRI, Jabalpur

July 2019

Evaluation of germplasm of Safed Musali (Chlorophytum sp.) and Satawar (Asparagus sp.) for bio-active compounds.

Dr. Uday Homkar

  • To collect accessions and samples of Safed Musli (Chlorophytum sp.) and Satawar (Asparagus sp.) from different agro-climatic zone of M.P.
  • To analyze the collected material for their bio-active compounds.

RCFC, Central Region, SFRI, Jabalpur

July 2019

Development of raised mother bed technology and mass multiplication of clonal plants of eucalyptus and some RET species in SFRI, Jabalpur

Dr. Uday Homkar

  • To develop technique for preparing clonal plants of Eucalyptus and some RET species.
  • Preparation of plants of selected species.

SFRI, Jabalpur

Oct. 2019

Studies on photosynthetic efficiency, biomass production and carbon sequestration of bamboo in plantation forests

Dr. Sachin Dixit

  • Estimation of green and dry biomass of bamboo (above and below ground) in age series of plantations of five agroclimatic zones of M.P.
  • Estimation of carbon and carbon pool in age series of plantations.

APCCF (R/E & Lok Vaniki), M.P. Bhopal

Dec. 2019

Study of sal regeneration status in borer affected areas

Dr. Jyoti Singh

  • To study the structure and  composition of sal forest.
  • To study the present status of regeneration in heart wood borer affected forests.
  • To study the impact of canopy gaps on regeneration of affected forests.
  • To support strategies for the establishment of sal regeneration.

APCCF (R/E & Lok-Vaniki), M.P. Bhopal

June, 2019

Genetic diversity assessment using molecular characterization, chemoprofiling, standardization of micropropagation and cryopreservation protocol of four RET species. (Berberis aristata, Swertia angustifolia, Embelia tsjeriam-cottam, Saraca asoka)

Dr. S.K. Tiwari

1. To collect wild germplasm of targeted species.

2. To standardize the chemoprofiling technique using HPLC for the quantitative determination of active alkaloid.

3. To assess the genetic diversity through molecular markers for the identification of genetically diversified populations and genotypes.

4. To multiply chemically rich and genetically diversified population /genotypes for the production of elite planting material.

5. To develop appropriate cryopreservation technique for long term conservation of elite planting material.

6. To prepare the technical manual for the extension of evolve technologies.

NMPB, New Delhi

June 2019

Quantitative determination of bio-active compounds of highly threatened medicinal plant species (Butea superba, Corallocarpus epigeous Alectra chitrakutensis) through chemoprofiling and standardization of propagation techniques using biotechnological interventions for their conservation.

Dr. S.K. Tiwari

1. Collection of germplasm of medicinal plants of 3 categories of viz. critically endangered, endangered and near threat from different forest areas of M.P.

2. Standardization of   HPLC techniques through chemical profiling (chemoprofiling) for quantitative determination, estimation of bioactive compound (alkaloid) and to constitute a chemical fingerprint library.

3. Multiplication of identified germplasm by standardizing micro and macro propagation protocol in order to produce approximately 200 plants of each species.  

4. Standardization of cryopreservation protocol for long term conservation of targeted species.

5. Obtain the patenting for international recognition.

6. Preparation of technical manual for the technology studies on the targeted species.

 

APCCF (R/E and Lok Vaniki), MP. Bhopal.

May 2019

Forensic DNA profiling and timber tracing for origin of wood with special reference to Tectona grandis (Teak) and Pterocarpus marsupium (Beeja).

Dr. S.K. Tiwari

1. To strengthen Forest Genetics Division by establishing forest forensic DNA profiling lab for timber tracing.

2. To identify proper mechanism for controlling illegal fellings of proposed forestry tree species by establishing forensic DNA profiling and timber tracing for origin of wood.

APCCF (R/E and Lok Vaniki), MP. Bhopal.

March 2020

Monitoring and evaluation of tissue culture grown plants of Dendrocalamus asper  in different forest divisions of Madhya Pradesh

Dr. S.K. Tiwari

  • To collect the growth performance data of tissue culture grown plants of Dendrocalamus asper.

Mission Director, M.P. State Bamboo Mission, Bhopal.

Nov. 2019

Production of Dendrocalamus asper through tissue culture technique

Dr. S.K. Tiwari

 

Mission Director, M.P. State Bamboo Mission, Bhopal.

2019

Mobile Soil Testing Van

 

Dr. Pratiksha Chaturvedi

 

CAMPA, Bhopal (M.P.)

May, 2020

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Dr. Pratiksha Chaturvedi

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APCCF (R/E and Lok Vaniki) M.P. Bhopal

Nov 2019

Selection of suitable species on the basis of growth performance of established plantations and development of nursery techniques to increase green cover under Green India Mission (GIM) in western Madhya Pradesh.

Dr. Pratiksha Chaturvedi

 

CAMPA, Bhopal (M.P.)

2020

Study and Comparison of Soil Cultural Practices in existing bamboo (D. strictus) plantations

Dr. Pratiksha Chaturvedi

 

APCCF (R/E and Lok Vaniki) M.P. Bhopal

2020

Standardization of seed and nursery techniques for production of quality planting stock of important indigenous species

Dr. Archana Sharma

  • To standardize seed techniques for enhancing seed germination and seed longevity of seeds for production of quality seedlings
  • To standardize nursery technique through advance and systematic scientific methods for raising quality seedlings of targeted species.
  • To compare the effect of Vermicompost, FYM (Farm Yard Manure), neem cake and other bio-fertilizers on plant growth, survival and biomass production of targeted species.
  • To standardize the poly pot size/root trainers for better seedling growth and highest survival percentage.
  • Find out colour of poly-pot for better growth and survival of seedlings.
  • To prepare a technical brochure of developed techniques to raise the quality plants of targeted species.
  • Extension of the developed technique through published brochure.

PCCF (R/E, Lok Vaniki), M.P. Bhopal

June 2019

Production of quality planting stock of important RET and wild medicinal tree species through application of advanced technology.

Dr. Archana Sharma

  • To promote plantation of rare endangered threatened and wild medicinal tree species for future plantation programme.
  • To enhance the growth and survival rates in the plantation by using quality planting stock.

Internal Funded

June 2019

Cultivation and production of plants of wild medicinal tree species.

Dr. Archana Sharma

  • To promote plantation of rare endangered threatened and wild medicinal tree species for future plantation programme.
  • To enhance the growth and survival rates in the plantation by using quality planting stock.

RCFC, Central Region, SFRI, Jabalpur

July 2019

Assessment of demand and supply and value supply chain of three commercially important         medicinal species .

Dr. Pratibha Bhatnagar

  • Estimation of the demand and supply of Baibidang, Malkangni and Vanjeera.
  • Documentation of collection/harvesting and primary processing techniques used by rural population.
  • Study of value-supply chain of the species. 

RCFC, Central Region, Jabalpur

July 2019

Survey of existing primary processing centres, evaluation of their present status, identification of infrastructure upgradation and training needs.

Dr. Pratibha Bhatnagar

  • To operationalize the established processing centres as profitable units running at optimum besides ensuring sustained availability of raw material and livelihood to dependent local communities and quality of the processed products.

RCFC, Central Region, Jabalpur

July 2019

Database management system for medicinal plants in Madhya Pradesh.

Dr. Pratibha Bhatnagar

  • To identify the major pockets of natural occurrence of medicinal plants and assess the approximate annual collection of commercially important species.
  • To identify the major pockets of cultivation and get details of species cultivated by different farmers.
  • To document traders and the exising ISM industries the names/addresses/contact no. of medicinal plant farmers/traders/processors/ISM industries in M.P.
  • To develop an interactive DBMS of medicinal plants in M.P.
  • To disseminate the relevant information in the quarterly newsletter ‘Van Dhan Vyapar’

RCFC, Central Region, Jabalpur

July, 2019

Capacity building of forest staff and rural communities in sustainable harvesting and primary processing of selected medicinal plants.

Dr. Pratibha Bhatnagar

  • Identification of capacity building needs of gatherers (sustainable harvesting, primary processing, grading and marketing) and front line forest staff of the department.

RCFC, Central Region, Jabalpur

July, 2019

Evaluation of performance of different plus trees of Teak through progeny trial.

 

Dr. A.K. Sharma

  • To study the pattern of variation in growth and other phenotypic characters.
  •  To estimate the selection differential and narrow sense heritability. 
  • To estimate the genetic gain.
  • To evaluate the genetic superiority of plus trees for desirable traits. 

Director, SFRI, Jabalpur

Feb. 2020

Impact of tourism on ecological, economical and social dynamics in and around the Tiger Reserves of Madhya Pradesh

Dr. Anjana Rajput

  • Study the status of tourists after fixing the carrying capacity of the tiger reserves
  • To assess the environmental impact, including impact on existing wildlife corridor function due to mushrooming of resorts
  • To assess the economic benefit of tourism and socio – cultural impact on local communities/ inhabitants
  • To encourage the eco- resort through resort grading based on the eco- friendly criterion
  • To suggest mitigation for minimizing the adverse impact of tourism in tiger reserve. 

PCCF (R/E & Lok Vaniki) M.P. Bhopal

Dec. 2019

Collection of baseline data and impact of airport activities on proposed tiger safari at Dumna Nature Park.

Dr. Anjana Rajput

  • To assess the impact of noise and air quality due to airport activities.
  • To collect the baseline data on presence of wildlife, available water resources and existing vegetation of the area.

Municipal Corporation, Jabalpur (M.P.)

Oct. 2019

Role of management interventions in wildlife habitat improvement on evacuated sites of Satpuda Tiger Reserve, M.P.

Dr. Anjana Rajput

  • To evaluate the role of management interventions in wildlife habitat improvement on evacuated sites.
  • Assessment of species specific habitat suitability mainly for herbivores.

PCCF (CAMPA), M.P. Bhopal

Aug. 2019

Capacity building of forest staff of Madhya Pradesh on wildlife population monitoring techniques

Dr. Anjana Rajput

  • To create a cadre of master trainers on advanced wildlife population monitoring techniques that can further transfer their knowledge.
  • To train all frontline forest staff of tiger bearing beats of this States.

PCCF (Wildlife) & Chief Wildlife Warden, M.P. Bhopal

June 2019

Completed Projects (2018-2019)

NO. TITLE OF THE PROJECT NAME OF PI  OBJECTIVES FUNDING DATE OF COMPLETION
1 Ecological studies on grasslands of Bandhawgarh tiger reserve with special reference to wildlife management. Dr. Jyoti Singh
  • Structural and functional studies of grasslands
  • Identify the governing factors for deterioration of grasslands.
  • Suggest methods for sustainable management of  existing grasslands with reference to wildlife management.
PCCF (Wildlife) Bhopal, Govt. of M.P Aug. 2018
2 Standardization of the population estimation techniques of blue bull (Boselaphus tragocamelus in Van-Vihar National Park                         Dr. Mayank M. Verma   
  • To estimate population of Nilgai using different population estimation techniques in Van Vihar National Park.
  • To estimate defecation rate of Nilgai in enclosure.
  • To compare the efficacy of pellet count method (indirect) and  distance based line transect method (direct) with complete count method
PCCF (Wildlife) Madhya Pradesh, Bhopal     Oct. 2018
3 Ex-situ conservation of medicinally important wild tuberous/ rhizomatic plants and studies on their phenology and growth performance Dr. Uday Homkar      2018-19
4 वनों एवं वन रोपणीयों में लगने वाली कीट व्याधियाॅ एवं उनके निदान पर किये गये कार्यो का सरल भाषा में संकलन: मध्य प्रदेष के संदर्भ में। Dr. Uday Homkar     2018-19

 

Completed Projects (2017-2018)

NO. TITLE OF THE PROJECT NAME OF PI  OBJECTIVES FUNDING DATE OF COMPLETION
1 Development of technology for conservation and sustainable management of wild medicinal plants and NTFPs through community participation in Shahdol forest circle of Madhya Pradesh                       Dr. Jyoti Singh   
  • Ecological studies & inventory of commercially imp. Wild medicinal and other utilizable NTFPs in potentially rich forest ecosystem.
  • Status survey of wild medicinal plants and NTFPs in the selected sites.
  • Develop technology to determine sustainable harvesting limit of commercially important wild medicinal plants which are being collected from natural forest ecosystem with active participation of local dependent community.
  • Determination of SHL of the selected commercially important medicinal plants & NTFPs on priority basis with community participation.
  • Awareness and training programme for the user's communities for sustainable harvesting and In-situ management.
APCCF (R/E and Lok Vaniki), M.P. Forest Deptt. Bhopal  March 2018
2 Up-gradation of Laboratory under EIA/EMP cell for water, air and noise pollution analysis in environmental impact assessment projects Dr. Jyoti Singh
  • To develop outdoor analysis of water, air and noise quality in multi-disciplinary projects.
  • Upgradation of EIA lab for wildlife, EIA, monitoring & evaluation projects

APCCF (Land Management),

M.P. Forest Deptt., Bhopal

March 2018
3 मध्यप्रदेश स्टेट माइनिंग कारपोरेशन लि0 द्वारा विभिन्न जिलों (Hoshangabad, Raisen, Bhind, Datia and Khargone) में रेत खनन क्लस्टर्स के अन्तर्गत प्रस्तावित रेत खदानों का पर्यावरण प्रभाव मुल्यांकन एवं पर्यावरणीय प्रभाव प्रबंधन Dr. Jyoti Singh प्रस्तावित रेत खदानों का पर्यावरण प्रभाव मुल्यांकन एवं पर्यावरणीय प्रभाव प्रबंधन MP. State Mining Corpoation Ltd. Bhopal 2017-18
4 Clonal multiplication of Dendrocalamus asper (Thailand bamboo) through micropropagation technique Dr. S.K. Tiwari
  • To multiply and produce Dendrocalamus asper plants using micropropagation technique.
  • To produce 5000 plants 
M.P. State Bamboo Mission, Bhopal  March 2018
5 Computerization and digitalization of records of sample plots situated in Madhya Pradesh Richa Seth
  • To store the data of the sample plots i.e. height and diameter (DBH) of all periodical measurements since the formation of sample plot.
  • To create an initial database for guidance, reference and comparison.
  • To prepare e-file of the sample plot with the help of existing sample plot file.
APCCF (R/E and Lok Vaniki), M.P. Forest Deptt. Bhopal 2017-18
6 Training & Demonstration programme on Seed Technology, Seed Production Areas and Nursery Management of Field Foresters; under "Knowledge upgradation and skill development of field foresters, forest dependent       communities and resource person through lab to land training modules Dr. Archana Sharma Scientist
  • To store the data of the sample plots i.e. height and diameter (DBH) of all periodical measurements since the formation of sample plot.
  • To create an initial database for guidance, reference and comparison.
 
  • To prepare e-file of the sample plot with the help of existing sample plot file.
APCCF (R/E and Lok Vaniki), M.P. Forest Deptt. Bhopal 2017-18
7 Establishment of Bamboosetum and Bamboo Interpretation Centre at SFRI Jabalpur  Dr. Avdesh Sharma
  • To establish bamboo interpretation centre at SFRI to exhibit information about bamboo and its utilization.
  • To enrich and maintain the existing bamboosetum of SFRI.
M.P. Forest Deptt. 2017-18
8 Phase-IV: Monitoring and evaluation of wildlife and their habitats for sustainable management and development in the protected areas of Madhya Pradesh     Dr. Anjana Rajput
  • To monitor the tigers, co-predators, prey and their habitats in protected areas
  • To strengthen/improve the facilities and equipment services for monitoring and data interpretation
  • To assess the spacio-temporal changes in population dynamics, wildlife habitats, occupational patterns and animal-men conflicts to facilitate managers for sustainable management
  • Develop capacity building of personals of wildlife protected areas
  •  

PCCF (Wildlife) Madhya Pradesh, Bhopal

 
2017-18
9 Evaluation of impact of rehabilitation of Pardhi children in Panna district of Madhya Pradesh with reference to the wildlife conservation Dr. Anjana Rajput
  • To assess the impact of Pardhi children rehabilitation plan on beneficiaries and their parents in the Panna district of Madhya  Pradesh
  • To identify the key indicators of the impact of rehabilitation plan
  • To examine the process of planning, implementation and monitoring and changes occurred over a period of time
  • To suggest policy measures for the overall development of the Pardhis in context to control the wildlife crime
PCCF (Wildlife) Madhya Pradesh, Bhopal 2017-18
10

मध्यप्रदेश में प्रमुख गोंदों के संग्रहण के ऑकड़ों का संकलन एवं प्राथमिक संग्राहकों पर सामाजिक आर्थिक प्रभाव।

डॉ. जी. एस. मिश्रा
  • प्रजातिवार गोंद संग्रहण क्षेत्र एवं मात्रा का ऑकलन।
  • जिलेवार गोंद संग्रहण की प्रचलित विधि, गोद उत्पादन में होने वाली कमी एवं वृद्धि के कारणों का ऑकलन।
  • गोद की विपणन प्रक्रिया, बाजार एवं कीमत निर्धारण प्रकिया का अध्ययन।
  • विभिन्न प्रजाति की खाद्य एवं अखाद्य गोंदो के परम्परागत औषधीय उपयोग का अध्ययन।
  •  
अपर प्रधान मुख्य वन संरक्षक (अनुसंधान एवं विस्तार), भोपाल 2017-18
11 सलई गोंद संग्रहण प्रशिक्षण : मध्यप्रदेश में गोंदों का सतत् विदोहन, प्रसंस्करण, श्रेणीकरण, भण्डारण, पैकेजिंग एवं विपणन की वैज्ञानिक तकनीक। डॉ. जी. एस. मिश्रा
  • सलई गोंद संग्रहण प्रशिक्षण : मध्यप्रदेश में गोंदों का सतत् विदोहन, प्रसंस्करण, श्रेणीकरण, भण्डारण, पैकेजिंग एवं विपणन की वैज्ञानिक तकनीक।
अपर प्रधान मुख्य वन संरक्षक (अनुसंधान एवं विस्तार), भोपाल 2017-18

 

Completed Projects (2016-2017)

S.NO. TITLE OF THE PROJECT NAME OF PI  OBJECTIVES FUNDING YEAR OF COMPLETION
1 Development of nursery techniques and models for plantation of rare, endangered and threatened (RET) species in natural conditions.                                 Dr. Uday Homkar    
  • To develop nursery technique for important R.E.T. species.
  • To find out suitable time and method of collection of seed/planting material for preparation of plants of R.E.T. species.
  • To develop models for plantation of RET species in natural condition.
  • To create awareness among the field staff by disseminating the developed technology.                                
APCCF (R&E and Lok Vaniki),    Bhopal         2016-17
2 Documentation of ethno-botanical information on natural Gum and Resin yielding plants of Madhya Pradesh Dr. S.K. Masih
  • Collection of secondary information from various information centers
  • To make an inventory of gums and resins yielding plants of Madhya Pradesh
  • To prepare a data base of ethno-botanical    information of gums and resins yielding plants of Madhya Pradesh.
MPFD,     (R&E and Lok Vaniki),    Bhopal 2016-17
3 Documentation of traditional knowledge of local tribal and communities of Malwa eco-region of Madhya Pradesh - Neemach and Ratlam districts Dr. S.K. Masih
  • To carryout ethnobotanical survey of local tribe, villagers, communities in Neemach and Ratlam districts of Malwa Eco Region. 
  • To enlist and identify plants species of different habitats, families, groups having traditional knowledge with reference to medicine, food and multipurpose plant categories.
  • Survey of existing local primary weekly markets to catalogue plants, plants parts and their products available during different season.
MPCOST, Bhopal 2016-17
4 Up-gradation and Renovation of Forestry museum SFRI, Jabalpur. Dr. Uday Homkar

To Up-grade and renovate the existing museum of SFRI.

13th finance commission 2016-17
5 Development of cultivation techniques of Van jeera  (Centrantherum anthelminiticum (L) Kantze) Dr. Uday Homkar

Development of cultivation techniques of Van jeera (Centrantherum anthelminiticum (L) Kantze).

MPFD, (R&E and Lok Vaniki)  Bhopal 2016-17
6 ग्लेरीसिडिया सेपियम की कटिंग द्वारा रोपण तकनीक का विकास। Dr. Uday Homkar ग्लेरीसिडिया सेपियम की कटिंग द्वारा रोपण तकनीक  SFRI, Jabalpur 2016-17
7 Preparation of Wildlife Conservation Plan for Jagannathpur OCM of SECL, Bhatgaon Area, Chhattisgarh Dr. R.K. Pandey
  • To assess the impact on flora, fauna and wildlife habitat due to proposed Jagannathpur OCM.
  • To assess the impact on sustained wildlife, corridor values and life requisite parameters within 10 km radius of the project sites.
  • To suggest mitigative measures for conservation/protection of flora, fauna and wildlife and its habitats
Jagannathpur  OCM of SECL, (CG) March 2017
8 Integrated management of diseases of economically important tree species Dhawada, Bija and Achar occurring in forests of M.P Dr. Jyoti Singh
  • Survey of infected areas of forests to identify the intensity of diseases in relation to seasonal variations.
  • Collection, isolation and identification of pathogens found on the affected trees and seedlings.
  • To standardize integrated management practices to control diseases occurring in Dhawada, Bija  and  Achar.
  • Preparation of   working manual to field officers for remedial measures. 
APCCF (R&E, Lokvaniki), Bhopal Dec. 2016
9 Causes and remedial measures of sal mortality (Shorea robusta) in forest areas of M.P. Dr. Jyoti Singh
  • To study the   intensity of diseases in relation to seasonal variation.
  • To study  the impact of microbial flora, edaphic factors, girth at breast height and  coppicing  on sal mortality in natural forests
  • To develop suitable methods for management of diseases and prepare working manual. 
APCCF (R&E, Lokvaniki), Bhopal Dec. 2016
10 Genetic diversity assessment of Boswellia serrata and standardization of micro clonal propagation protocol through biotechnological interventions for the production of elite planting material Dr. S. K. Tiwari
  • To identify the potential pockets of Boswellia serrata from different agroclimatic zones of Madhya Pradesh.
  • To study genetic variations of Boswellia serrata within and between different populations and at individual level. 
  • To identify genetically diversified population and elite genotypes for further studies.
  • To standardize the micro clonal propagation protocols for the production of quality planting material from elite genotypes. 
M.P. State Minor Forest Produce (T & D) Co-op. Fed .Ltd. Bhopal 2016-17
11 Standardization and multiplication of clonal propagation protocol for commercially important forestry species Anogeissus pendula Dr. S. K. Tiwari
  • To identify potentially rich areas of A. pendula and identification of  candidate plus trees from different forest areas of M.P.
  • To standardize clonal propagation protocol through macro and micropropagation technique from known phenotypic resource. 
  • To standardize hardening procedure for higher survival and establishment rate.
  • To prepare field manual of macropropagation techniques to raise the plants by forest department.
APCCF (R&E and Lokvaniki) Bhopal. 2016-17
12 Revised form factors table for important miscellaneous timber tree species of Madhya Pradesh R. Bisen Preparation of Volume tables of various miscellaneous species found in Madhya Pradesh APCCF (R&E and Lokvaniki) Bhopal. 2016-17
13 Documentation and Development of Packages of Seed and Nursery Techniques for Important Indigenous Species. Dr. Archana Sharma
  • To standardize seed and nursery techniques of targeted species to raise quality seedlings.
  • To prepare field manual to raising the plants of targeted species.
  • Production of thousand plants of each species to rectify the protocol for seed and nursery techniques
APCCF (R&E and Lokvaniki) Bhopal. 2016-17
14 Documentation of developed Seed Technology, Nursery and Planting Techniques of Important Forestry tree Species Particularly of Economic, MFP and Medicinal Value Dr. Archana Sharma To prepare a field guide related to seed technology, nursery and planting techniques of various forestry species particularly of economic, MFP and medicinal value SFRI, Jabalpur 2016-17
15 Training and Demonstration Programme on Seed Technology and Management of Seed Production Areas for Field Foresters Dr. Archana Sharma The objective of this training course was to provide a basic understanding on the following topics: 
  • Seed stand 
  • Establishment and maintenance of Seed Production Area (SPA).
  • Knowledge of seed maturity 
  • Seed collection 
  • Seed extraction and cleaning 
APCCF (R&E and Lokvaniki) Bhopal. 2016-17
16 Seed testing and certification of various forestry species Dr. Archana Sharma To improved the capability of the seed lab and functioning properly for testing and certification of seeds SFRI, Jabalpur 2016-17
17 म. प्र. राज्य वन विकास अभिकरण द्वारा विभिन्न वन विकास अभिकरणों में वित्तीय वर्ष 2012-13 के वर्षा ऋतु में हुए वृक्षारोपण कार्यो का अनुश्रवण मूल्याकंन किये जाने के संबंध में। R. Bisen     2016-17
18 Social impact assessment report  for plantations raised by Barghat and Lamta project divisions Dr. Pratibha Bhatnagar
  • To assess the socio-economic impacts of the plantations on the local population
  • To formulate mitigation measures for the identified adverse impacts (if any).
  • To prepare Social Management Plan (SMP) incorporating mitigation measures including CSR
M.P.R.V.V.N. Bhopal 2016-17
19 Strengthening of MIS cell and establishment of five regional market data collection and analysis centres in Madhya Pradesh. Dr. Pratibha Bhatnagar
  • Collect and analyze market information.
  • To assess market demand for medicinal plants.
  • Market promotion.
  • Market research and intelligence.
 MP MFP Federation (Trade & Dev.) Bhopal 2016-17
20 Standardization of primary processing and drying techniques for selected medicinal species and NWFPs Dr. Pratibha Bhatnagar
  • To standardize primary processing and drying techniques of NWFPs including medicinal plants of commercial importance.
  • To find optimal drying conditions
APCCF (R&E) Bhopal 2016-17
21 Science plan for utilization of Automatic Weather Station (AWS) and Agro-meterological Station (AMS) data in Madhya Pradesh. Dr. Sachin Dixit
  • To estimate the litter biomass in different forest types of protected areas.
  • To estimate the herbaceous biomass in different forest types of protected areas.
  • Soil analysis study in different forest areas.
M.P. Forest and SAC, Ahemdabad 2016-17
22 Selection of superior races of Khamer (Gmelina arborea) through clonal propagation. Dr. Sachin Dixit
  • To collect data on height and girth of forest trees in different forest types of protected areas.
  • To identify superior germplasm of Gmelina arborea from natural forests and plantations of M.P. and C.G.
  • To prepared second generation of clonal plants of superior races.
  • To establish clonal plants in the field.
APCCF (R&E) M.P. Forest, Bhopal 2016-17
23 Development of suitable nursery techniques of some important rare and tree species of Madhya Pradesh forest Dr. O.P. Choubey
  • To procure germplasm of important rare and endangered  tree species, namely Kardhai, Tinsa, Garari, Kullu, Dahiman, Kuchla, Ritha, Mundi, Haldu and Rakt Chandan.
  • To know the impact of growth hormone on seed dormancy
APCCF (R&E) M.P. Forest, Bhopal 2016-17
24 Assessment of wildlife around the Dumna Airport, Jabalpur Dr. Anjana Rajput
  • Assessment of wild animal presence in Dumna Airport
  • To suggest the mitigation measures.
  2016-17
25 Status of Wildlife in Dewas Territorial Division- 2016 Dr. Anjana Rajput
  • ·To prepare benchmark data- base of tiger co-predators and prey.
  • ·To suggest management interventions for protecting tigers, co-predators and prey.
  2016-17
26 Status Report : Prey Base in Kuno-Palpur Wildlife Sanctuary 2016 Dr. Anjana Rajput

To study the current status of available prey base in Kuno-Palpur Sanctuary for Lion introduction.

  2016-17
27 DNA Based Monitoring of Tigers Presence and their Movements in Kanha-Pench Corridor of M.P. Mayank M. Verma
  • Non-invasive genetic analysis to establish tiger presence, tiger numbers, sex ratio and distribution. 
  • Assessment of the importance of corridor in maintaining genetic exchange between Kanha and Pench source population.
  • To study on functionality of corridor for genetic exchange.
APCCF (R&E, Lokvaniki), MPFD, Bhopal 2016-17
28 Estimation of carrying capacity of grazing in different forest types and canopy densities in Jabalpur forest division of M.P. Mayank M. Verma
  • To determine the carrying capacity for grazing in different forest type and canopy densities.
  • To prepare an inventory of palatable and non-palatable grass species occurring in the different strata of forest area.
  • To study the effect of grazing and browsing on regeneration.
APCCF (Development) MPFD, Bhopal  2016-17

 

Completed Projects (2015-2016)

LE OF THE PROJECT NAME OF PI OBJECTIVE FUNDING YEAR OF COMPLETION

Impact Assessment of road upgradation of National Highway No. 26 (B) on forest and wildlife habitat in the affected forest area (48.849 ha) of West Chhindwara Forest Division. (Amarwara to Narsinghpur)                                    

Dr. R.K. Pandey

Assessment of impact due to proposed up gradation and widening of road on:

  • Forest ecology and structure
  • Wild life habitat fragmentation, avifauna habitat and wildlife corridor values.
  • To suggest mitigation measures
Project Director, Indian National Highway Authority Unit, Dist, Chhindwar Sept. 2015

Forest Resource assessment survey in four newly identified peoples protected forest areas (PPAs) i.e. Jabalpur, Satna, East Chhindwara, and Anuppur forest divisions of M.P.

Dr. R.K. Pandey
  • Forest resource Assessment survey both qualitative and quantivative with reference to medicinal, aromatic plants and other utilizable NTFPs in various habitat types of newly identified 4 PPAs situated in Jabalpur,Satna, Chhindwara and Anuppur forest divisions respectively.
  • To determine the status and potential of NTFPs and medicinal plants in each PPA.                                                         
  • Organize training/workshop at field level to develop skill and capabilities of user communities for sustainable management of forest resources.
MP MFP Fed. Bhopal July 2015
National Seminar on Recent advances in research and development in medicinal and aromatic plants - a country scenario Dr. S.K. Tiwari     2015-16
Revised form factor tables for important miscellaneous timber tree species of Madhya Pradesh. S.K. Jain     2015-16

Effect of Vermicompost and Neem cake on plant growth of some forestry species.

Dr. Archana Sharma     2015-16
Training and Demonstration Programme on seed technology and management of seed production areas for field foresters Dr. Archana Sharma     2015-16
Documentation and Development of Packages of Seed and Nursery Techniques for Some Important Indigenous Species Dr. Archana Sharma     2015-16

Strengthening of MIS Cell at SFRI and establishment of five regional marketing analysis centres in Madhya Pradesh.

Dr. Pratibha Bhatnagar     2015-16
Standardization of primary processing and drying techniques of NWFPs including medicinal plants. Dr. Pratibha Bhatnagar     2015-16
Selection of superior races of Khamer (Gmelina arborea) through clonal propagation                                                                                                                                     2015-16
                                
         

 

Completed Projects (2014-2015)

TITLE OF THE PROJECT NAME OF PI OBJECTIVE FUNDING YEAR OF COMPLETION
Mass multiplication of Medicinal and Aromatic plants  (View Details) Dr. Uday Homkar
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  • Development of area for mass multiplication of medicinal plant species as well as commercially important fruit bearing medicinal species.
  • To multiply plants in large number.
Horticulture and Medicinal Plant Mission, Bhopal(Madhya Pradesh) November, 2014
Modernization and digitalization of existing forest herbarium of State Forest Research Institute, Jabalpur (M.P.)                     Dr. O.P. Chaubey
 
  • Modernization of existing forest herbarium by extending temperature and humidity controller, computer facilities/lighting/ power points/ fittings and fixtures for e-herbarium
  • Preparation of electronic herbarium database
M.P. Forest department (Land Management) December, 2014
Development and enrichment of existing botanic garden of S.F.R.I., Jabalpur with rare and endemic angiosperm and pteridophytes Dr. O.P. Chaubey
 
  • Strengthening the infrastructure of the garden.
  • Enrichment and multiplication of the garden with fern and fern allies and rare /endemic tree species.
  • Extension programme for biodiversity conservation.
  • Preparation of education materials.
M.P. Forest department (R, E & Lok Vaniki Wing) December, 2014
Non timber Forest Produce (NTFP) Resource Assessment and Development (UP-PFMPAP) under Japan International Corporation Agency. (JICA) Dr. R.K.  Pandey 
  • To carry out situational analysis in three regions viz; (i)Vindhayachal (ii) Bundelkhand  (iii)Terai
  • To develop community based participatory mapping and assessment methodologies.
  • To evolve a package of in-situ/ex-situ conservation, enrichment and propagation practices.
  • To provide technical guidance for cultivation on private lands as pure crops/Agro forestry/farm forestry.
  • To develop training materials/modules to be used for training the DMU/FMU/JFMC/NSO/PNGO staffs and SHG / SHG consortium for the above topics.
  • To give field guidance to DMU / FMU / NSO / PNGO staffs
U.P. Participatory Forest Management and Poverty Alleviation Project(UP-PFMPAP ) September, 2014
Harvesting and post harvesting Technology of Non timber Forest Produce (NTFP) (UP-PFMPAP) under Japan International Corporation Agency. (JICA) Dr. R.K.  Pandey 
  • Development of skill and capabilities of forest dependent communities for sustainable harvesting of NTFPs and MAPs through field training and awareness campaign.
  • Secure sustainable forest management by improving harvesting practices especially implementing sustainable harvesting limits through community institutions and other stakeholders.
U.P. Participatory Forest Management and Poverty Alleviation Project (UP-PFMPAP ) July, 2014
Establishment of an advanced laboratory for molecular characterization and chemoprofiling of Commiphora wightii plant Dr. S.K. Tiwari 
 
  • Collection of germplasm
  • To standardize chemoprofiling techniques through HPLC for active ingredient
  • To assess the genetic diversity of selected species through molecular characterization
M.P. Biotechnology Council, Bhopal October, 2014
Clonal multiplication of  Dendrocalamus asper (Thailand bamboo) through micropropagation technique. Dr. S.K. Tiwari 
 
  • To multiply and produce Dendrocalamus  asper plants using micropropagation technique.
  • To produce 3000 plants per year
Add. PCCF, Research Extension & Lokvaniki Bhopal. December, 2014
Effect of Vermicompost and Neem cake on plant growth of some forestry species. Dr. Archana Sharma
 
  • To compare the effect of Vermicompost, FYM (farm yard manure) and Neem cake on plant growth and biomass production of Aonla, Khamer, and Teak seedlings and also to determine the optimum doses of these fertilizers and Neem cake.
Add. PCCF, Research Extension & Lokvaniki Bhopal April, 2015
Effect of Various Pretreatment on Seed Germination of Fresh and Stored Seeds of Tectona grandis (Teak) Dr. Archana Sharma
 
  • Find out an appropriate seed collection period for better germination.
  • Find out an appropriate time of sowing for better seed germination.
  • Find out the best sowing media for quick and higher germination.
  • Find out the best pretreatment technique to hasten for hastening seed germination of teak seeds.
  • Preparation of field manual.
Add. PCCF, Research Extension & Lokvaniki Bhopal February, 2015
Strengthening of Infrastructure of Collection, Testing, Certification and Storage of Forestry Seeds Dr. Archana Sharma
 
  • To improved the capability of the institute for collection, testing, certification and storage of seeds.
Add. PCCF, Research Extension & Lokvaniki Bhopal March, 2015
म.प्र. राज्य वन विकास अभिकरण द्वारा विभिन्न वन विकास अभिकरणों में वित्तीय वर्ष 2010-11 में प्रारंभ किये गये वनीकरण कार्यों (2011-12 में किये वृक्षारोपण) का अनुश्रवण मूल्यांकन किये जाने के संबंध में। Shri S.K. Jain
 
  • To promote peoples participation in afforestation works and forest management.
  • Checking forest degradation and loss of bio-diversity.
  • Ecological sustainability, environmental conservation and eco-development of project areas.
  • To develop the degraded forest wastelands by appropriate a forestation activity.
  • Assisting natural regeneration in degraded areas with good root stock.
  • Ensuring sustainable use of forest produce obtained from the regenerated areas.
  • To develop water resources through soil and moisture conservation efforts and water harvesting.
  • To develop public awareness for forests as beneficial resource and use of its produce for the maximum benefit.
  • Employment generation for the poor sections of society particularly the women SC/ST and landless labourers inhabiting forest
APCCF (JFM/FDA) MP, Bhopal April, 2015
Sustainable harvesting and primary processing of gums and gum oleo resin in Madhya Pradesh Dr. Pratibha Bhatnagar
 
  • To study and document the present status of sustainable harvesting, processing, utilization and marketing of important gums and gum oleo-resin viz Sterculia urens (gum karaya), Anogeissus latifolia (Dhaora gum), Butea monosperma (Kamarkas gum) and Boswellia serrata (Salai oleo resin) in the state.
  • To standardize methods of sustainable harvesting and primary processing of Dhaora, kullu, kamarkas gum and salai oleo-resin.
  • To evolve proper methods of storage to maintain its properties.
  • Extension of improved harvesting, processing, value addition and storage technologies to model villages through training.
MPMFP (Trade & Dev.) Federation   co-operative, Bhopal September, 2014
Preservation and Digitization of research records of SFRI Dr. Pratibha Bhatnagar
 
  • To digitize old research records of SFRI.
APCCF, R&E Lok Vaniki, MP Bhopal December, 2014
Development of storage system in archive record rooms of State Forest Research Institute Dr. Pratibha Bhatnagar
 
  • Installation of storage systems in archive record rooms of State Forest Research Institute.
13th Finance Commission. M.P. Forest Department  Bhopal June, 2015
Training on technical know how of gum tapping from Butea monosperma in Umaria and Tikamgarh districts to local people and frontline staff of forest department. Dr. Pratibha Bhatnagar
 
  • To impart training on sustainable harvesting, processing and marketing of  Butea monosperma
APCCF, R&E Lok Vaniki, MP Bhopal June, 2015
Valuation of forest resource and its accounting: a case study of south Balaghat Forest Division. Dr. Pratibha Bhatnagar
 
  • To undertake a specific study for forestry valuation and resource accounting of contribution of forests at division level.
  • To suggest a method and framework for adopting an improved Forest Resource Accounting (FRA) System
APCCF (R&E) Bhopal, M.P. June, 2015
Science plan for utilization of Automatic weather station (AWS) and Agro-meteorological station (AMS) data in Madhya Pradesh, India (In collaboration with M P Forest Deptt.) Dr. Sachin Dixit 
  • To collect data on height and girth of forest trees in different forest types of protected areas.
  • To estimate the litter biomass in different forest types of protected areas.
  • To estimate the herbaceous biomass in different forest types of protected areas.
  • Soil analysis study in different forest areas
M.P. Forest Department and SAC, Ahemdabad May, 2015
Establishment of leaf orchard of Tendu Dr. Sachin Dixit 
  • To develop protocol for raising tendu leaf orchard.
  • To develop tendu leaf resources near villages.
  • To demonstrate and train the tendu leaf pluckers. 
MPMFP(T&D) Fed. Bhopal October, 2014
Development of suitable nursery techniques of some important rare species of Madhya Pradesh forests Dr. Sachin Dixit 
  • To procure germplasm of important rare and endangered  tree species, namely Kardhai, Tinsa, Garari, Kullu, Dahiman, Kuchla, Reetha, Mundi, Haldu and Rakt Chandan.
  • To know the impact of growth harmone on seed dormancy
  • To standardize size of polythene bag for optimum growth in nursery.
  • To standardize size of root trainer for optimum growth in nursery.
  • To determine best potting mixture for better growth of targeted species in nursery.
  • To develop a field manual on nursery techniques for targeted species.
  • To supply quality plants of targeted species to forest department to strengthen the germplasm
APCCF, R&E Lok Vaniki, MP Bhopal April, 2015
The study  on top dying of Gmelina arborea and its management Dr. Jyoti Singh
Dr. Sachin Dixit
 
  • To study the  biotic and abiotic factors affecting  top dying  
  • To study  the impact of microbial flora and  edaphic factors on  top dying
  • Survey of study sites to know about the effect of crop composition on top dying
  • To study the mode of infection and conditions favourable for disease development
  • Preparation of check list of organism causing the disease.
  •  To evolve suitable management strategies and its dissemination to users
  • Preparation of working manual to field officers for management of top dying.
APCCF, R&E Lok Vaniki, MP Bhopal March, 2015
Residential training programme on nursery management A. Sarkar
  • Skill development and use of research technologies in nursery management for field staff.
APCCF (Research/ Extension & Lokvaniki) MP Bhopal April, 2014