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Gujarat Institute of Desert Ecology
MISSION
GUIDE will catalyze the process of ameliorating hardships to human beings in
desert ecosystems of Gujarat, following sound ecological principles and carefully
using scientific knowledge, imaginative technology and capital
MANDATE
Focus on desert, arid and semi-arid ecosystems of Gujarat, with special emphasis
on Kachchh.
Develop benchmark database for ecosystems of Kachchh and thereafter
undertake continuous monitoring and trend-analysis through specific research
activities
Identify problem areas and evolve appropriate solutions and management
strategies with the help of applied research
Formulate and implement relevant projects that would provide models for
emulation
Disseminate ecological information and communicate action plans to suit local
conditions, through extension and other programmes
Provide consultancy and training to NGO's, Government officials, corporate
sectors and other natural resource managers, in the principles of ecology,
integrated management and sustainable development.
Contents
DIRECTOR’S NOTE ................................................................................................................ 1
INFRASTRUCTURE AND FACILITIES ................................................................................ 7
NATIONAL CONFERENCE .................................................................................................. 11
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS ....................................................................................................... 14
PUBLICATIONS ..................................................................................................................... 35
BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF GUIDE ................................................................................ 40
HIIGHLIGHTS OF ACHIEVEMENTS .................................................................................. 45
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GUIDE Annual Report 2012-13 Page 1
Gujarat Institute of Desert Ecology
(GUIDE), stepping into its 18th year,
continues to function as a pioneering
dryland research institute striving to
address the needs of community
through its research agenda. In order
to fulfill its avowed mandate to
achieve a synergy of science and
community in the field of ecology and
environment, GUIDE has made added
progress. The stewardship and
unflinching effort rendered by our
Chairman Shri S. G. Mankad, IAS
(Retd.) and the Board of Governors of
GUIDE are enabling us to function with
vigor and quality over the previous
years.
The contract tenure of Prof. G.
Agoramoorthy as Honorary Director of
GUIDE has come to an end on 2nd
June 2012. The Chairman, Board of
Governors (BoG) of GUIDE has
appointed Shri R. V. Asari, IFS (Retd.) as
Advisor in GUIDE during July 2012 and
later appointed as Director of GUIDE
from 29th September 2012. Further, the
Board of Governors has constituted a
Management Committee for
monitoring the day to day
administrative programmes of GUIDE
under the Chairmanship of Ms.
Vijayalaxmi Sheth.
In yet another attempt to acquire
global eminence and to draw
worldwide attention towards Kachchh
dryland issues, GUIDE had signed a
MoU with STEPS Center of Sussex
University, Brington, UK and initiated a
collaborative research programme on
“Climate Change and Uncertainty
from Below and Above”. As part of this
initiative, Dr. V. Vijay Kumar attended
the inception meeting of the project
partners at Kolkata during the period
between 21st and 26th August 2012.
Another follow-up meeting was
conducted between 25th and 28th
January 2013 at Ahmedabad for
finalizing a common methodology for
the study areas in India. The workshop
was attended by Dr. Lyla Metha, IDS,
Sussex University, UK; Mrs. Uapsona
Ghosh, IMHR, Kolkata; Dr. Alankar,
JNU, Delhi; Shri Shibaji Bose and GUIDE
was represented by Director, Joint
Director and Scientists. A follow-up
field trip to project locations in
DIRECTOR’S NOTE
GUIDE Annual Report 2012-13 Page 2
Kachchh, Gujarat was organized
between 31st January and 4th February
2013. The team consisting of Dr. Lyla
Metha, Director and Joint Director of
GUIDE visited Kanmer village at Rapar
taluka, Jakhau village at Abdasa
taluka and Bhirandiyara village in
Banni in Kachchh in connection with
the project.
To add a feather in the GUIDE’s cap,
Dr. V. Vijay Kumar, Joint Director of
GUIDE participated in the 4th
International Conference on Drylands,
Deserts and Desertification held
between 12th and 15th November, 2012
at Bluastein Institutes for Desert
Research, Sede Boqer Campus of Ben-
Gurion University, Israel.
Hehadpresented a paper on
“Reclamation of the Greater Rann of
Kachchh, Gujarat, India – A pilot
approach” under the theme “Soil and
Land Restoration in Drylands”.
To augment the rigour of the
academic activity of GUIDE, Director
and Joint Director had attended the
meeting of “International Academic
Institutions” held between 9th and 10th
January, 2013 as part of Vibrant
Gujarat. GUIDE had signed MoUs with
Pandit Deenadayal Petroleum
University, Gandhinagar; Gujarat
National Law University, Gandhinagar;
SANDHAN, Gandhinagar and
Knowledge Consortium of Gujarat,
Gandhinagar in areas of research,
technical, training, faculty and
students exchange programme.
GUIDE had also arranged a stall in the
Education Pavilion during the Vibrant
Gujarat 2013 event.
Research and academic
collaboration with Yobe State
University and Desert Research
Monitoring Control Centre (DRMCC),
Nigeria is also afoot. As a follow up, a
team of four members visited GUIDE
during April 2012 under the leadership
of Prof. Musa Alabe, Vice Chancellor,
Yobe State University, Nigeria and
signed an MoU with GUIDE. This MoU
facilitates both the organizations for
faculty exchange, collaborations
between professionals working within
the same field, joint research and
development for controlling
desertification and training of faculties.
As a follow-up of the MoU, Dr. V. Vijay
Kumar had visited DRMCC during the
period between 16th and 26th February
2013 for initiating collaborative
research, academic and training
programmes. Prof. Musa Alabe, Vice
Chancellor, Yobe State University
GUIDE Annual Report 2012-13 Page 3
arranged meetings with high level
officials at DRMCC, Yobe State
University and Government of Nigeria.
During the trip, Dr. V. Vijay Kumar
visited desert areas and Oasis in Yobe,
Abuja and Kano states of Nigeria.
As a part of the collaboration with
CASII, initiatives have been taken to
conduct CoHaB project for Early Stage
Researchers (ESRs) in GUIDE during the
month of November 2013. Another
MoU was signed with Gujarat State
Forest Development Corporation
(GSFDC), GoG, Vadodara for
undertaking NTFP analysis of GSFDC
and APSEZL for characterization of soil,
water, air in APSEZL, Mundra. National
and State level collaborative research
programmes were proposed to NEERI,
Nagpur; GEER Foundation,
Gandhinagar and S.P. University,
Anand on different biological and
ecological aspects.
Dr. V. Vijay Kumar attended the
consultation workshop on “Strategies
for disaster risk reduction of vulnerable
occupations” at Ahmedabad jointly
organized by CEPT University,
Ahmedabad and Kyoto University,
Japan.
In order to strengthen its scientific
manpower and to enhance its
accomplishment, GUIDE has recruited
a team of qualified and experienced
scientists (Dr. G. Thirumaran, Dr. Shalini
Dhayani Dr. Nimisha Tripathi and Dr.
Deepak Dhayani) and researchers
(Ms. Dipa Lalwani, Ms. Bhoomi H.
Bakori, Ms. Anasuya Rawat, Mr. Rajesh
Choudhari and Mr. Mayur Goswami)
with multi-disciplinary background
who will work on different aspects of
diverse ecosystems, biodiversity and
livelihood opportunities in Kachchh
and other places of Gujarat.
Gujarat Institute of Desert Ecology
(GUIDE), Bhuj, ever since its
establishment in May 1995, has been
working steadfastly to address
different ecological issues pertaining
to arid and semi-arid regions of
Gujarat in general and Kachchh in
particular. In continuation of this,
GUIDE organized a national awareness
programme in collaboration with
Gujarat State Biodiversity Board,
Gandhinagar and K.S.K.V Kachchh
University, Bhuj-Kachchh on
“Biodiversity Conservation and
Management with Some Emphasis on
Guggal” on 22nd January 2013 at
K.S.K.V Kachchh University, Bhuj-
Kachchh. The main objective of the
GUIDE Annual Report 2012-13 Page 4
symposium was to bring a
conglomeration of research and
academic institutions, government
and non-government organizations,
policy makers and various
stakeholders dedicated to research,
conservation and restoration of
wetlands with an aim to establish a
nationwide awareness on biodiversity
Act and biodiversity conservation and
its management.
As a part of its recognition by K.S.K.V.
Kachchh University, Bhuj, GUIDE has
jointly undertaken teaching
programme of M. Sc. (Environmental
Science) course and the third batch of
students passed out during May 2012.
A plan to commence integrated
master’s programme with the
Kachchh University is also on the avail.
A proposal for Integrated
Environmental Biology course was
submitted to the K.S.K.V. Kachchh
University for further processing at
Education Department, Gandhinagar.
Apart from teaching, in the areas of
research guidance, GUIDE’s scientists
have guided students from J.S.S
University, Mysore; S.P. University,
Anand; Gujarat Vidyapeeth,
Gandhinagar; Shri Sarvajanik College,
Mahsana and K.S.K.V. Kachchh
University, Bhuj.
Demonstrating their presentation
capability, GUIDE scientists and
researchers have attended several
national and international seminars
and symposia and presented research
papers. Many of the scientific papers
were published in international
journals.
The GUIDE laboratory has been
recognized as “State Air & State Water
Laboratory” by the GPCB,
Gandhinagar on 3rd September 2010
and the recognition is extended up to
2nd September 2013. The laboratory
and infrastructure facilities developed
during the previous year have further
been strengthened by adding
equipments like New Brunswick shaker,
Deep freezer, Millipore ultra pure
water, Geographical Positioning
System, Rotary vacuum Flash
Evaporator (Total Cost Rs. 12
lakhs)from the project grant of DST,
New Delhi. A team of well-trained
analysts is working full time and the
laboratory is now poised to undertake
a broad range of advanced
ecological research envisaging the
lab-to-field approach. Laboratory
facilities, besides serving different
project requirements also meet
analytical requirements of GPCB,
industries, farmers and other NGOs.
Further, GUIDE has signed a MoU with
APSEZL, Mundra for operating an
environmental laboratory at APSEZL.
The laboratory is operational since
July, 2011.
To share their views, distinguished
dignitaries including Prof. V. C. Soni,
Saurashtra University, Rajkot; Shri
Rajeeva, IFS, Chairman, Gujarat State
Biodiversity Board, Gandhinagar; Dr.
Ramakrishna, Ex. Director, Zoological
Survey of India and Prof. Indranil
Gadvi, Bhavnagar University happily
visited GUIDE.
Another significant milestone is the
publication initiatives of “State of
Environment Report on Rann of
GUIDE Annual Report 2012-13 Page 5
Kachchh, Gujarat State” (State of
Environment of Gujarat) through
Gujarat Ecology Commission,
Gandhinagar. In an effort to fortify the
research endeavor of the institute,
many research proposals have also
been framed, including the
international research proposal in
collaboration with BAIF, Pune; Critically
endangered species and Mangrove
proposals to IUCN, and study of
marine and terrestrial biodiversity of
Gujarat to Gujarat State Biodiversity
Board, Gandhinagar.
Moreover, many projects were
successfully completed within
stipulated time. This includes
Ecological and Economic Role of
Forests, Kachchh Circle, Gujarat and
Environmental Assessment of Kandla
Port in collaboration with NIO,
Mumbai. Other important ongoing
projects include Environmental
monitoring study with ESSAR and BoRL,
Jamnagar; Biodiversity study in
Dholera SIR in collaboration with GEER
Foundation, Gandhinagar and
Mangrove monitoring in Dandi and
Kachchh. The new projects initiated
during 2012-13 include; People’s
Biodiversity Register, Study on Guggle
in Gujarat, Forest resources of
Kachchh, Tree Groves of Kachchh and
publication of book on Forests of
Kachchh, Gujarat.
As a matter of pride, GUIDE was
facilitated with a precious accolade
of “Kachchh Ratna” awarded by the
Kutchi Chair of K. S. K. V. Kachchh
University, Bhuj-Kachchh for best
performance in environmental
research activities. The award was
presented on 7th April 2012 in a special
function Chaired by the Honorable
Finance Minister of the Gujarat State –
Shri Vajubhai Vala and Minister for
State – Shri Vasanbhai Gopalbhai Ahir.
The important dignitaries included; the
former Vice Chancellor of K.S.K.V.
Kachchh University – Dr. S. G. Yadav;
the Vice Chancellor of Ambedkar
University – Dr. Manoj Soni; Editor of
Kutchmitra - Shri Kirthibhai Khatri, MLA
of Abdasa Taluka of Kachchh - Shri
Jayanthibhai Bhanushali, Dr.
Dharshanaben Dholakiya, , Dr. B. S.
Patel, Members of Kutchi Chair and
Faculties of K.S.K.V. Kachchh University.
During the year GUIDE has initiated an
e-newsletter on a quarterly basis
mainly to disseminate information on
dryland ecology. E-Newsletters of
GUIDE were circulated to many
institutions, universities, scientific
community and members of the Board
& Society of GUIDE.
GUIDE Annual Report 2012-13 Page 6
RESEARCH & STUDIES
Biodiversity Assessment and Conservation Studies
Desertification and Land Degradation Process
Regional Environmental Assessment and Planning
Socio-Economic Studies for Development Options
Natural Resources Management in Arid and Semi-Arid Zone (Rangeland Ecology, Agro-
Ecology)
Impact of Invasion by Exotic and Introduced Species
Remote Sensing & GIS Applications for Biodiversity Conservation & Environmental Planning
Coastal Biodiversity and Coastal Monitoring
TEACHING
M. Sc. in Environmental Science (In collaboration with K. S. K. V. Kachchh University, Bhuj)
NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Development and Conservation Options in Rann of Kachchh
Watershed Development and Management
Restoration of Degraded Ecosystems including Grassland, Mangroves, Forests, Wetlands, etc.
Development Options for Pastoral Communities
Improving the Management of Protected Area Networks
Ecological Restoration of Mining and Industrial Areas
TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO ACTION PROGRAMMES
Demonstration of Ecological Restoration Programmes
Technical Support to Non-governmental Organizations and Governmental
Agencies/Departments
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
Environmental Management and Planning (EMP)
THRUST AREAS
GUIDE Annual Report 2012-13 Page 7
INFRASTRUCTURE AND FACILITIES
CAMPU S
The Institute is spread over four acres of
land acquired from Government of
Gujarat, where its own complex comprising
well-furnished blocks for academics,
laboratory, library, administration, meeting
hall and hostel for research scholars is
located. In addition, residential blocks for
scientists have also been constructed
within the premises of the institute which
make it possible to devote more time to their
research activities.
HOSTE L ACCOMMODAT ION
The hostel complex has eight rooms of double
occupancy and special double occupancy
rooms to accommodate important visitors. All
the scholars of GUIDE are accommodated in
the hostel. Dining and recreational facilities
are provided in the hostel, which include
television, table tennis and provision for
outdoor games such as volley ball,
badminton and cricket.
COMP UTER FACI L I T I ES
Since, computers and relevant software are
essential and integral part for quality
research, it is constantly endeavored to
procure new software and keep the systems
updated. The institute is equipped with
ample computer facilities for storage and
processing of research data including an
ecological data base.
TEACHI NG AND RESE ARCH
Research activities in different disciplines are in progress since the inception of
institute through its multi-disciplinary team of scientists and research scholars. Apart
from the routine research, GUIDE has also undertaken initiatives in creating
ecological models in grassland restoration, community based mangrove restoration
and saline land reclamation. Further, the Institute has been recognized as Research
and Education Centre by K.S.K.V. Kachchh University, Bhuj and is involved in
conducting M.Sc. Environmental Sciences programme with the university. The institute
has modern teaching aids and field research equipments with appropriate
accessories to operate in-house and field programmes.
GUIDE Annual Report 2012-13 Page 8
ANALYTICAL LABORATORY
The laboratory facilities at GUIDE meet all the requirements of Environmental
Impact Assessment (EIA) of terrestrial and coastal areas. Regular analysis of
environmental samples is being carried out for industrial sectors, local agriculturists
and NGO’s. Analysis of all the types of environmental samples i.e. soil, water (fresh
water and sea), waste water, sludge are being carried out in GUIDE. In addition,
the analysis of on-site air quality is also done using sophisticated air samplers.
All the analysis in this laboratory are carried out through standard methods using
equipment such as Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer, UV-vis
Spectrophotometer, Flame-photometer, etc., several sophisticated instruments
such as; Repairable Dust Samplers, Stack Monitoring Kit, Fine Particulate Sampler,
Spectro-fluorometer and Ion Chromatography have also been added recently.
With eminent scientific supervision and skilled technical staff, the laboratory is
running as a self-sustained unit and is recognised as State Air & State Water
Laboratory (First of its kind in Gujarat) by the Gujarat Pollution Control Board,
GoG, Gandhinagar.
GUIDE Annual Report 2012-13 Page 9
HERBARIUM &MUSEUM
The institute possesses excellent collectionof
plant and animal specimens (especially marine
fauna) of Kachchh in particular and Gujarat in
general. The floral specimens collected are
properly catalogued with phyto-geographical
information.
Extensive specimens of intertidal molluscan shells
from Kachchh and Jamnagar coastal habitats
are preserved and kept as ready reference
materials in the marine laboratory which could
be used by different school and college students.
Speciment of terrestrial animals from Gujarat is
also planned to be preserved and exhibited in
the museum, which will cater the purpose of
reference materials. The development of digital
herbarium is in process which will function as a
reference centre for students and researchers.
L IBRARY & DOCUMENTATION
A library with a wide range of multi-
disciplinary collection viz., arid and semi-arid
ecology, different ecosystems, plant and
animal ecology, biodiversity, management
techniques, environmental economics,
interpretation and education is being actively
build up. In addition to reference works and
text books on these subjects, a massive stock
of monographs and reprints on ecology,
ecosystems etc. is also available. The JSTOR
subscription for a period of five years helps in
accessing over 370 international journals in the
fields of Botany, Environment, Agriculture,
Ecology, Biodiversity etc.
Currently the reference collection comprises of over 1,600 books, monographs,
reports, etc., that are now being computerized for easy review and retrieval. An
important part of the library services is also envisaged through computerized
database and literature search facilities, enabling rapid survey of existing
information on a particular topic. An amount of Rs. 2–2.50 Lakhs is spent every
year on journals and books for the library.
GUIDE Annual Report 2012-13 Page 10
GIS & REMOTE SENSING CELL
GIS & RS facilitates research activities related to biodiversity, land use, soil, and
geo-hydrological regime, Natural Resource Mapping (NRM) and Participatory
Resource Mapping (PRM). The cell is well equipped with GIS software Arc GIS
9.3.1, Cartalinx and Image processing software ERDAS Imagine 9.3. We are also
focusing on Open Source GIS software like QGIS, GRASS, MapWindow and
Multispec. The cell also has database of LANDSAT and IRS Satellite imageries. The
cell has mapped thematic layers of landscape features of Gujarat in general
and Kachchh in particular.
TECHNICAL SERVICES
Institute provides various kinds of technical and analytical facilities on soil, water
and air to the academic and research institutes, industries and NGOs. The various
services include:
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
Marine Environmental Monitoring(MEM)
Environmental Managment and Planning (EMP)
Training programmes on Natural Resource Development and
Management, Biodiversity, etc.
GUIDE Annual Report 2012-13 Page 11
Biological resources are vital and important natural resources to the human being, for their
sustenance and socio-economic development. Biodiversity provide us food, fresh air, cloth,
medicine and many ecological services to mankind and other living creature. At present,
various means of developmental activities cause degradation and fragmentation of habitats
which pose severe threats on biodiversity. Now-a-days, a large number of plants and animal
species of Kachchh region of Gujarat are facing threats due to unfavourable anthropogenic
activities. In view of the above, a one day National workshop on “Biodiversity Conservation
and Management with some emphasis on Guggal”was organized by Gujarat Institute of
Desert Ecology (GUIDE) in collaboration with Department of Chemistry, KSKV Kachchh
University to generate awareness about conservation and management of local biodiversity.
This workshop was funded by Gujarat Biodiversity Board, Gandhinagar.
The major objectives of the workshop was to generate awareness on biodiversity and its
importance for human being and environment, spread awareness amongst participants about
the Biological Diversity Act, 2002 and Biological Diversity Rule, 2004, awareness on
formation of Biodiversity Management Committee (BMC) and People’s Biodiversity Register
(PBR) in villages and municipalities level, to give overview about status and importance of
National Conference
National Awareness Workshop
On
“Biodiversity Conservation and Management with some
emphasis on Guggal”
GUIDE Annual Report 2012-13 Page 12
threatened biodiversity with some emphasis on ‘Guggal’ for its conservation and to strengthen
the link between govt. officials, scientist, NGOs and local communities for conservation of
biodiversity.
The workshop was inaugurated by Shri Rajeeva, IFS, PCCF and Chairman, Gujarat
Biodiversity Board and Guest of honour, Dr. Tushar Hati, I/c. Vice Chancellor, KSKV
Kachchh University, Dr. A. P. Singh, Member Secretary, Gujarat Biodiversity Board, Shri.
R.V. Asari, IFS (Retd) and Director, Gujarat Institute of Desert Ecology, Bhuj, Dr.
Ramakrishna, Ex-Director, Zoological Survey of India, Kolkata and Prof. V. C. Soni,
Department of Bioscience, Saurashtra University, Rajkot. The workshop was attended by
dignitaries including academicians, scientists, researchers, Forest Officials, representative
from NGOs, villages of Kachchh and media from various parts of the Gujarat as well as from
the country.
The keynote address was delivered by Shri Rajeeva highlighting on the importance of
Biological Diversity Act, 2002 for conservation of biodiversity in Indian context followed by
Shri R. V. Asari, IFS (Retd.) Director, Gujarat Institute of Desert Ecology, who emphasized
on the history of biodiversity conservation, its documentation and management relevant to
International and National scenario. Dr. A. P. Singh gave detailed information about the
formation of Biodiversity Management Committee (BMC) at village level. He also
highlighted about the creation of BMCs, structure, function and power of the BMCs and point
out that this act must be implemented at three levels viz. local, state and national.
GUIDE Annual Report 2012-13 Page 13
Dr. Ramakrishna, Ex-Director, Zoological Survey of India, Kolkata delivered a lecture on
“Acts and Conventions in Indian Biodiversity”. In his lecture, he highlighted the important
issues of biodiversity, economic importance of biodiversity, Convention of Biodiversity, etc.
He presented some updated information to the participants on controlling and regulating
factors of hot spots, ecological niches, habitat heterogeneity, mega biodiversity, cultural
diversity, etc.
Prof. V. C. Soni, Saurashtra University, Rajkot pointed out the loss of biodiversity under the
name of development while, Dr. I. R. Gadhvi, Bhavnagar University provided a overview
about the grassland and wetland ecosystems in Kachchh.
The workshop was also addressed by Shri. A. C. Sampat, DCF, Kachchh circle and Dr. Rohit
Patel from GUIDE on Commiphora species in Kachchh.
GUIDE Annual Report 2012-13 Page 14
Funded by Working Plan Circle, Gujarat State Forest Department
Team Dr. Rohit Patel (PI), Dr. Arun Kumar Roy Mahato (Co-PI),
Mr. Mukesh Koladiya and Raushan Kumar
Budget Rs. 15, 12,000 /=
Duration 18 Months
Status Ongoing
Dryland Division
1. Study on the Forest resources Survey in Forest Areas of Kachchh District, Gujarat
Kachchh district covers about 22% of the total geographical area of Gujarat state and
experiences scanty and erratic rainfall. The district always showed higher livestock population
than human, which necessitated considerable fodder demand that needs to be addressed. In
this connection, Working Plan Circle of the Gujarat State Forest Department sponsored a
study to evaluate forest resources in Kachchh district. The field study will be initiated from 1st
April 2013 onwards.
GUIDE Annual Report 2012-13 Page 15
Funded by Working Plan Circle, Gujarat State Forest Department
Team Dr. Rohit Patel (PI), Dr. Arun Kumar Roy Mahato (Co-PI),
Mr. Mukesh Koladiya and Raushan Kumar
Budget Rs. 8, 00,000 /=
Duration 9 Months
Status Ongoing
2. Monitoring of the Commiphora wightii (Guggal) plantation in Kachchh,
Junagadh and Gandhinagar circle of Gujarat state
National Medicinal Plant Board (NMPB)
has sponsored a project on plantation of
Commiphora wightii (Guggal) in the
Gujarat State through the Forest
Department. Under this project, massive
plantation activities were under taken in
Kachchh, Junagadh and Gandhinagar
forest circles between 2006 and
2013covering a total area of 3410 ha.
The present study aimed to generate a
database on the Guggal population in
different Medicinal plant Conservation
Areas (MPCAs) and also to suggest
conservation and management
recommendations for further
improvements. The field study will be
initiated from 1st April 2013 onwards.
GUIDE Annual Report 2012-13 Page 16
3. Collection of Baseline Data Pertaining to Biodiversity and Socio-economic in
Dholera SIR Area, Gujarat: Vegetation components
Government of Gujarat is in the process
of developing the first Special
Investment Region (SIR) of Gujarat in
Dholera, located in Ahmedabad district,
spread over 900 km2
area covering 22
villages. In this connection, the
Government has decided to develop data
base of the region pertaining to air, soil,
water, flora, fauna and socioeconomic
status through Gujarat Infrastructure
Development Board (GIDB). The GIDB
has allotted the biodiversity part of the
study to GEER Foundation and GUIDE.
During the present study, a total of 219 plant species belonging to 64 families have been
recorded from the study area. The final draft report of the study has been submitted to the
GEER foundation, Gandhinagar. Final report of the project will be submitted shortly.
Funded by Gujarat Infrastructure development Board, Gandhinagar
Nodal Agency GEER foundation, Gandhinagar
Team Dr. Rohitkumar Patel (PI), Dr. Arun Kumar Roy Mahato, Dr.
Nimisha Tripathi (Co-PI), Mr. Mukesh H. Koladiya, Mr. Nainesh
Patel, Dr. Mital Kaneria and Mr. Yatin Patel
Budget Rs.18, 97,000/-
Duration June 2011 to May 2012
Status Ongoing
GUIDE Annual Report 2012-13 Page 17
4. Ecological Evaluation of Biota and Provide Conservation and Monitoring
Strategies for 1 km Peripheral Area of 1840ha allotted for Infrastructure
Development-Mundra Port & SEZ Limited, Mundra, Kachchh.
Gujarat State Forest Department has
allotted 1,840 hectare land to Adani
Port SEZ Ltd (APSEZL),near a forest
area known as Bharadimata. Due to
high ecological sensitivity of the area,
APSEZL approached GUIDE to
evaluate the baseline data and status
of 1 km peripheral area of the
Bharadimata and suggest measures for
management and conservation of the
area. The total allotted land area was
divided into three parts, based on
ecological characteristics viz., natural
vegetation including forest, mudflats
and mangroves.
Total 3 field surveys were conducted
for ecological evaluation of the study
area. The preliminary investigations
have recorded 118 plant species
including a rare and endangered plant
Commiphora whightii. Along with
plants, the faunal component includes
6 species of mammal, 2 species of
reptiles and 61 species of birds from
the 1 km peripheral areas of the
Bharadimata. The final draft report of
the study has been submitted. Final
report of the project will be submitted
shortly.
Funded by Adani Port SEZ Ltd., Mundra
Team Dr. Arun Kumar Roy Mahato (PI), Dr. Rohit Patel, Mr. Nikunj
Gajera, Mr. Nainesh Patel, Mr. Mukesh H. Koladiya
Budget Rs.5, 06,000/-
Duration 1 year
Status Ongoing
GUIDE Annual Report 2012-13 Page 18
5. Integrated Grassland Development in Banni
Banni, the largest remnant grassland and
perhaps the only single vast stretch of
grassland in India, is situated on the northern
border of the Bhuj taluka (230 19' to 23
0 52' N
latitude and 680 56' to 70
0 32' E longitude) of
Kachchh district. Covering an area of 2617.72
sq. km.(GUIDE 2007), the grassland forms
the fringes of the Greater Rann.
The project attempts restoration of degraded
grassland and ecological assessment of
grassland biodiversity of Banni Region of
Kachchh District. The project was sanctioned
in May 2007 by the Gujarat Department of
Forest and Environment (GDFE), GoG,
Gandhinagar, however, the project activities
commenced from April 2008.
Total 4 villages namely; Lakhara, Raiyado,
Gorevali and Bhojardo were selected for the
development of grass plots in this year,
covering a total area of 500 ha., which will
be completed in April/May 2013.
Funded by Gujarat Department of Forest and Environment (GDFE)
Team Dr. V. Vijay Kumar (Project Leader), Mr. Prakash M. Patel (PI)
Mr. Mukesh H. Koladiya
Budget Rs. 664 Lakhs
Duration 5 Years (2007 – 2013)
Status Ongoing
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6. Integrated Watershed Management Programme
The watershed project (IWDP -9) was
sanctioned by the DWDU during May, 2011.
The project villages’ include Dhrobana, Mota
Dinara, Nana Dinara and Kuran, covering an
area of 7,188 ha in Pachchham area of Bhuj
taluka of the Kachchh district. These villages
are located along the fringes of the Greater
Rann of Kachchh.
Major problems of the project area includes
degraded lands, climatic constraints, poor soil
fertility, soil erosion, poor vegetative cover,
water crises, soil and water salinity resulting
into land degradation and its productivity. The
integrated project aims at improving the land
status through various soils, water and other
site specific amendments, thereby improving
the socioeconomic status of the villagers. The
project activities were initiated during
June/July, 2011. During the initial ten months
period, the following activities were covered
under the project:
PRA of the project area.
Baseline survey and preparation of
Detailed Project Report.
Formation and registration of village
committees.
Entry Point Activities (Survey, Planning
and Execution).
Work Phase Activities (Survey, Planning
and Execution).
Funded by District Watershed Development Unit (DWDU)
Team Dr. V. Vijay Kumar (Nodal Officer)
Mr. Prakash Patel (Dy. Engineer),
Budget Rs. 1,078 Lakhs
Duration 5 Years (2011- 2016)
Status Ongoing
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Funded by GSFD (Development and Management)
Team Mr. Nikunj B. Gajera (PI), Dr. Arun Kumar Roy Mahato (Co-PI) and
Mr. Mukesh H. Koladiya
Budget Rs. 11, 91,000 /=
Duration 1st May 2011 to Dec. 2012
Status Completed
7. Assessment of Ecological and Economical Impact of Forest, Kachchh Circle
Forests are known to be critically important habitats in terms of the biological diversity they
contain and the ecological functions they serve. It is well known fact that forest ecosystem
provides direct and indirect ecological
benefit and share in the generation of
economy to the society. The measure of
ecological and economic value of the forest
to the society might be conveniently
classified as: Direct use values, indirect use
values and optional values.
The study covered forest areas of Kachchh
circle including Kachchh and Patan districts
of the Gujarat state.
For the assessment, secondary data was collected from IMD, NBSS-LUB, Survey of India,
Gujarat State Forest/Agriculture/Animal Husbandry/Irrigation departments, GWRDC, and
GWSSB. Primary data on soil, socio-economic survey was conducted in forest and
neighboring non-forest areas. A total of 3,163
households were surveyed from forest villages
and 691 households surveyed from non-forest
villages of Kachchh Circle.
The analysis of data collected from primary and
secondary sources was completed and the
results showed positive impacts of forest in
providing ecological and economical services.
The final report was submitted in Dec. 2012.
GUIDE Annual Report 2012-13 Page 21
Funded by Chief Conservator of Forest, GSFD, Kachchh
Team Dr. Arun Kumar Roy Mahato(PI), Mr. Nikunj Gajera (Co-PI),
Dr. Rohitkumar Patel (Co-PI), Mr. Raushan Kumar Raman,
Mr. Mukesh H. Koladiya,
Budget Rs.3, 50,000/-
Duration April 2013-June 2013
Status Ongoing
8. State of Environment of Ranns (SoER) – Part of State of Environment of Gujarat
Gujarat Ecology Commission (GEC),
Gandhinagar has taken initiatives in publishing a
book on “State of Environment of Gujarat”, in
which one topic, State of Environment of Ranns
was allotted to GUIDE. The chapter deals with
Greater and Little Ranns of Kachchh, and its
pressure, state, impact and responses for
conservation, management and sustainable
utilization of the Ranns. The chapter has been
submitted to GEC during Dec. 2012.
9. Preparation of book for Forest & Wildlife of Kachchh district, Gujarat
Kachchh is the largest district of India and falls under Desert Bio-geographic zone of the
country. The district is characterized by scrub and mixed thorn forest with interspersed
grassland with few unique landscapes like saline marshy desert- Ranns, coast, gulf,
mangroves etc. In addition, Kachchh encompasses distinctive geographical, geological,
archeological and cultural diversity.
There are many important wildlife sanctuaries including Narayan Sarovar Sanctuary, Kachchh
Bustard Sanctuary, Desert Wildlife Sanctuary and Asiatic Wild Ass Sanctuary. Apart from
this, the district possesses the 13th
Biosphere Reserve of the country known as Kachchh
Biosphere Reserve, covering an area of 12,754 sq. km. keeping in mind on the importance of
forest and its wildlife, and to bring out a wider publicity, the Gujarat State Forest Department
has initiated to bring out a publication on forest of Kachchh. GUIDE has taken the task of
achieving the same.
Funded by Gujarat Ecology Commission (GEC), Gandhinagar
Team Dr. V. Vijay Kumar, Coordinator,
Dr. Arun Kumar Roy Mahato, Mr. Nainesh Patel
Budget Rs.3, 50,000/-
Duration 6 months
Status Completed
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10. Third party evaluation on impact of CSR activities done by Surkha (N) Project,
GMDC, Bhavnagar
Corporate Social Responsibility has become a worldwide concept whereby organizations
consider the interests of society by taking responsibility for the impact of their activities on
customers, employees, shareholders, communities and the environment in all aspects of their
operations. Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation (GMDC) is engaged in tapping major
mineral resources in many parts of Gujarat. As a part of the CSR activities, GMDC has
carried out various infrastructure developmental, water conservation, education scholarship
and awareness programmes to fulfil the needs of basic amenities and employment generation
for the local stakeholders/villagers.
GMDC has one lignite mine in operation at Surkha (N), Bhavnagar. This mine site
encompasses an area of 4690 Ha between Latitude (N) 210 26’ 43’’ to 21
0 43’ 00’’ and
Longitude (E) 720 07’ 30’’ to 72
0 16’ 30’’. The capacity of this mine is about 500 tons
lignite/day. From the date of inception, GMDC, Surkha (N) Project has been carrying out
many CSR activities around the project site, covering 6 villages during the 1stphase.
The task of carrying out 3rd
party evaluation of the impact of CSR activities done by GMDC,
Bhavnagar has been allotted to GUIDE. A team of scientists and researchers from GUIDE
surveyed the project area to evaluate the impact of CSR activities made by GMDC. The final
report of the project is under completion and to be submitted to GMDC.
Funded by Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation Ltd., Ahmedabad
Team Dr. Arun Kumar Roy Mahato, Dr. Rohit Patel, Mr. Nikunj Gajera,
Mr. Mukesh H. Koladiya, Mr. Nainesh Patel, Mr. Raushan Kumar
Budget Rs.5, 00,000/-
Duration January 2013-July 2013
Status Ongoing
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11. Status, Conservation and Management of Tree groves of forest areas of Kachchh
district, Gujarat
Groves or tree groves are the patches of forests or natural vegetation protected by indigenous
people through religious and cultural practices from time immemorial. Culturally protected
forest patches, the tree groves or sacred groves have been the integral part of many traditional
societies. Studies highlight that, groves support a good number of rare and endemic species,
persist only in favorable niches, and the groves are ideal places for them. The groves can have
a greater role especially in conservation of the threatened endemic biota if they are restored
and appropriately managed. Therefore, it is important to study the groves and take appropriate
measures to create awareness and protection. There is a paucity of documentation of the
biodiversity of groves and its conservation and management aspects are lacking in Kachchh in
particular and Gujarat in general.
Therefore, the present study aims to document the tree and sacred groves in Kachchh district;
assessment of floral and faunal composition of the groves, spatial distribution of rare,
threatened and endemic species and cultural associations of local community with the groves.
Based on the above, strategies for conservation and management of trees and sacred groves
will be proposed.
Funded By Research and Training, GSFD, Gandhinagar
Team Dr. Arun Kumar Roy Mahato (PI), Dr. Rohit Patel (Co-PI), Mr.
Nikunj Gajera (Co-PI) and Mr. Mukesh H. Koladiya
Budget Rs. 13,38,000/-
Duration One Year
Status Ongoing
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12. People’s Biodiversity Register of 10 selected Gram Panchayats of Kachchh
district, Gujarat.
Biological resources are vital to the human well being and for their socio-economic
development. In view of the importance of biodiversity, a Convention on Biological Diversity
(CBD) was initiated and as a follow-up Government of India made an Act namely “Biological
Diversity Act, 2002” and “Biological Diversity Rule, 2004” to conserve the biodiversity and
associated traditional knowledge. According to this Act, every Panchayat, Taluka and District
shall have a Biodiversity Management Committee (BMC) and People’s Biodiversity Register
(PBR) for the documentation, conservation and management of local biodiversity and sharing
of benefit arising out of it.
Based on the above background, Gujarat State Biodiversity Board has given a project to
GUIDE in September 2012 covering 10 Panchayats in 5 Talukas of Kachchh district. The
main objectives of this project are Creation of Biodiversity Management Committee (BMC)
and preparation of People’s Biodiversity Register. The PBR includes wild and domestic flora
and fauna, and associated traditional knowledge of villagers on biodiversity.
Funded By Gujarat Biodiversity Board, Gandhinagar
Project Team Dr. Arun Kumar Roy Mahato, Dr. Rohit Patel, Mr. Nikunj Gajera,
Mr. Mukesh H. Koladiya, Mr. Nainesh Patel, Mr. Jaydeep Chauhan,
Mr. Ajay Gohel
Budget Rs. 4, 37,000/-
Duration One Year
Status Ongoing
GUIDE Annual Report 2012-13 Page 25
13. Climate change and Uncertainty from below and above.
GUIDE has initiated a collaborative research programme on “Climate Change and
Uncertainty from Below and Above” with STEPS centre of Sussex University, UK. The
project aims to bring out the perception on climate change and uncertainty from the local
villagers (below), authorities concerned (above) and others (middle). As part of this
initiative, a workshop was organized between 25th
and 28th
January 2013 at Ahmedabad for
finalizing a common methodology for the study areas in India. After the meeting, a field trip
was arranged to project locations in Kachchh. The field study has been initiated since, January
2013 covering three categories of villages; Bhirandiyara (Grassland-located in central part of
Kachchh), Kanmer (Predominantly agriculture-located in eastern part of Kachchh) and Jakhau
(Coastal belt-located in western part of Kachchh). The field work is in progress.
Funded By STEPS centre of Sussex University, UK
Project Team Dr. V. Vijay Kumar and Shri. R. V. Asari, IFS (Retd.)
Dr. Deepak Dhyani, Mr. Jaydeep Chauhan and Mr. Ajay Gohel
Budget 14620 GBP /-(Rs. 12,32,628/-)
Duration November 2012 to March 2014
Status Ongoing
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Wetland Division
1. Development of Rhizobial consortia for enhancing plant growth in arid and semi-arid
regions of Saline Desert, Kachchh, Gujarat
A large portion of microbial diversity is still undiscovered from desert regions. Thus the
present study envisages investigating the novel plant-associated micro-biota from different
arid, semi-arid and saline soil of the Banni region for generating a knowledgebase. This may
provide an insight in future to rehabilitate the Banni region and other unexplored and barren
lands. The present investigation is based on the hypothesis whether the association of bacteria
present around roots plays a role to promote plant growth aggressively and if it is so then
whether such indigenous plant species along with specific bacteria could be used for
afforestation in arid regions of the saline desert.
The present study will address species from arid and semi-arid regions of the Banni region,
where the microbial flora is expected to be different with respect to ecological interactions. In
addition, its tolerance to hard climates and soil salinity warrant the plant’s consideration as a
possible prime contributor to the development of the arid regions of India. The proposal is
based on hypothesis to bio-prospect bacterial community found in association with roots
found in desert environment, for their capability to survive under inhospitable environment.
Funded by Dept. of Science and Technology, New Delhi, Govt. of India
Team Dr. K. Karthikeyan, (PI - GUIDE), Dr. Asifa Qureshi, (PI - NEERI)
Budget Rs. 58.77 Lakhs
Duration 3 years (2012 - 2015)
Status: Ongoing
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2. Marine Monitoring Studies at Vadinar Oil Terminal and SBM, Jamnagar, Gulf
of Kachchh
Vadinar Oil Terminal Ltd. (VOTL), an ESSAR Group Company located on the Narara Bet on
the southern shore of Gulf of Kachchh (GoK) around 50 km west of Jamnagar has been set up
to import crude oil for the ESSAR Oil Limited and to partially evacuate the products
manufactured in the refinery. The Single Buoy Moorings (SBM) of VOTL is positioned
roughly around 7 km from its berths which enable the authorities to handle super tankers to
download crude oil through pipeline systems to the shore based storage structures.
The berths located in the Pathfinder Inlet
provide all weather berthing facilities for
product tankers for loading petroleum
products. In addition, the refinery draws
seawater for cooling and other uses from the
Pathfinder Inlet and the effluent which is
largely seawater used for cooling and
desalination is released through a marine
outfall in the vicinity of the SBM.
Realizing the sensitivity of the immediate marine ecosystem and the importance to track
ecological changes to maintain the environmental health in their port area, VOTL authorities
have instituted a holistic study through GUIDE. This study monitors the marine ecological
conditions of the port which will enable them
to track environmental changes, if occurring,
in the region due to port activities. As per the
assignment, monthly monitoring studies are
being carried out by GUIDE since November
2011. This ecological study encompasses
water and sediment quality, biological
productivity, intertidal and sub tidal fauna and
planktonology at four stations namely Jetty,
SBM, Jetty intertidal and Pipeline intertidal.
Funded by ESSAR Industries, Jamnagar
Team Dr. K. Karthikeyan (PI), Dr. G.A. Thivakaran (Co-PI)
Dr. Pranav Pandya, Dr. Thirumaran, Ms. Devi Veluswamy and Ms.
R. Leka Meera
Budget Rs. 9, 60,000
Duration Yearly
Status Ongoing
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Funded by Bharat Oman Refineries Limited (BORL), Jamnagar, Gujarat
Team Dr. K. Karthikeyan(PI), Dr. G.A. Thivakaran (Co-PI), Dr. Pranav
Pandya, Dr. Thirumaran, Ms. V. Devi and Ms. Leka Meera.
Budget Rs. 8.4 Lakhs
Duration Yearly
Status Ongoing
3. Marine Monitoring Studies at SBM and COT, Bharat Oman Refineries Limited
(BORL), Vadinar, Jamnagar, Gulf of Kachchh
Bharat Oman Refineries Limited (BORL) is a company promoted by Bharat Petroleum
Corporation Limited (BPCL) with equity participation from Oman Oil Company Limited
(OOCL) to set up a 6 MMTPA grass root refinery at Bina, District Sagar, Madhya Pradesh,
India. BORL located on the Southern shore of Gulf of Kachchh (GoK) around 50 km west of
Jamnagar has been set up to import crude oil. The Single Buoy Mooring (SBM) of BORL
positioned roughly around 7 km from its berths enable to handle super tankers to download
crude oil through pipeline systems to the shore based storage structures.
Realizing the sensitivity of the immediate marine ecosystem and the importance to track
ecological changes to maintain the environmental health in their port area, BORL authorities
has instituted a holistic study to monitor the marine ecological conditions of the port to track
environmental changes occurring in the region. In this connection, monitoring of Marine
environment task has been entrusted to Gujarat Institute of Desert Ecology (GUIDE), Bhuj to
monitor their SBM and One intertidal zone. In this regard, monthly monitoring studies are
being carried out by GUIDE since August 2011. This ecological study encompasses water and
sediment quality, biological quality, intertidal and sub-tidal fauna and planktonology.
GUIDE Annual Report 2012-13 Page 29
Funded by Kandla Port Trust- KPT through National Institute of Oceanography,
Mumbai
Team G.A. Thivakaran, Dr. S. F. Wesley Sunderraj, Dr. K. Karthikeyan,
Mr. Nikunj Gajera, Mr. Mukesh Koladia, Mrs. Munmun Sinha,
Ms. V. Devi and Dr. Sourav Kundu
Budget Rs. 32,000,00
Duration Two years
Status Completed
4. Comprehensive Terrestrial Environmental Impact Assessment Study for the
Proposed Multi-Product Special Economic Zone at Kandla Port, Gandhidham,
Gujarat
Kandla port has several ideal conditions for setting up Special Economic Zone (SEZ). In
order to boost trade and commerce in this region due to these ideal conditions, Kandla Port
Trust (KPT) is planning to promote a multi-purpose special economic zone (MPSEZ) in two
segments, namely Kandla block (Block A) and Tuna Block (Block B). Different kinds of
industries will be accommodated in each block based on their nature and types. A
comprehensive Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) study both on the terrestrial and
marine realm has been planned and the task was assigned by KPT to National Institute of
Oceanography (NIO), Mumbai. National Institute of Oceanography (NIO), in turn, assigned
the task of carrying out the terrestrial EIA studies to Gujarat Institute of Desert Ecology
(GUIDE), Bhuj.
The present EIA study has the following scope
1. Physio-chemical characterization of the impact zone in terms of air, soil, ground and
surface water and biological characterization like fauna, flora and their conservation
status.
2. Feasibility of the location for the proposed development activity in the light of
collected baseline environmental characters.
3. Description of processes and products planned in the proposed SEZ.
4. Adherence to relevant environmental quality standards
5. Anticipation/predicted impact as based on the gathered baseline data and assessment
in the light of proposed activities.
6. Suggestion of appropriate mitigation and abatement measures.
7. Suggestion of a holistic and long-term management plan to ensure sustainability of the
activity.
8. Socio-economic aspects
As per the scope of the project two seasonal data on the components of the study have been
gathered, analyzed and the report has been submitted to NIO-Mumbai in June 2012.
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Funded by Adani Petronet Ltd., Dehej, South Gujarat
Team G.A. Thivakaran, Pranav Pandya and Dr. Thirumaran
Budget 4, 16,875/-
Duration September 2011 to August 2012
Status Completed
5. Mangrove Plantation Monitoring Studies at Dandi, Surat
Adani Petronet located at Surat is handling
coal and other products in its jetty at Surat.
The company has raised mangrove plantation
to the tune of 200 ha at the coastal stretch of
Dandi village near Surat. Gujarat Institute of
Desert Ecology, Bhuj was entrusted to carry
out regular monitoring of the raised
plantation of 200 ha at Dandi through
assessment of different ecological
characteristics. The regular monitoring is
being carried out in a periodic manner at a
time interval of 3 months using standardized
monitoring protocol including different
components of the monitoring activity.
Objectives of this monitoring program are:
Assess the survival and mortality (if any) of the planted mangroves bimonthly through density assessment and find out the cause for mortality.
Assess growth of planted mangroves bimonthly through increment in GBH, Canopy.
Record associated macro-faunal population dynamics as an indicator of the stand health through faunal density and diversity studies.
Study relevant physical and chemical characteristics of soil and water (salinity, nutrients etc.).
Find out natural (algal encrustation, shift in substrate nature) and anthropogenic threats
(cattle grazing, cutting) to the plantation and
suggest measures to ward it off.
Suggest appropriate management plan based on findings to ensure long-term survival of
the planted mangroves and discharge of its
natural ecological services.
Two seasonal studies have been carried out and reports were submitted.
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Funded by Adani Port and Special Economic Zone (APSEZL), Mundra
Team Dr. G.A. Thivakaran, Dr. Sourav Kundu, Dr. Rohit Patel, and
Mr. Nandha gopal,
Budget 4,42,750/-
Duration September 2011 to August 2012
Status Completed
6. Mangrove Plantation Monitoring Studies at Luni, Mundra
Adani Port and Special Economic Zone Ltd. (APSEZL) as a part of its environmental plan,
has developed mangrove plantation in 200 ha at the coastal stretch of Luni village in Mundra
Taluka. Further mangrove plantation efforts
are being planned in a long term manner.
Gujarat Institute of Desert Ecology, Bhuj was
entrusted to carry out regular monitoring of
the raised plantation of 200 ha at Mundra
Taluka through assessment of different
ecological characteristics. The regular
monitoring is carried out in a periodic manner
at a time interval of 3 months using
standardized monitoring protocol including
different components of the monitoring activity.
Objectives of this monitoring program are as follows:
Assess the survival and mortality (if any) of the planted mangroves bimonthly
through density assessment and find out
the cause for mortality.
Assess growth of planted mangroves bimonthly through increment in GBH,
Canopy.
Record associated macro faunal population dynamics as an indicator of
the stand health through faunal density
and diversity studies.
Physio-chemical characterization of soil and water (salinity, nutrients etc).
Find out natural (algal encrustation, shift in substrate nature) and anthropogenic threats (cattle grazing, cutting) to the plantation and suggest measures to ward it off.
Suggest appropriate management plan based on findings to ensure long term survival of the planted mangroves and discharge of its natural ecological services.
GUIDE Annual Report 2012-13 Page 32
Funded by Adani Petronet Ltd., Dehej, South Gujarat
Team Dr. G.A. Thivakaran and Dr. Pranav Pandya.
Budget Rs.1.46 lakhs
Duration October 2012 to September 2013
Status Ongoing
7. Mangrove Plantation Monitoring at Jakhau
Adani Petronet Ltd., located at Dehej, south Gujarat has carried out mangrove plantation to
the extent of 50 ha during the monsoon months of 2011. Availability of suitable site at Jakhau
has enabled Adani Petronet Ltd., to carry out this plantation. This plantation was part of the
ongoing mangrove afforestation program of Adani group of companies. In addition, the
plantation was created to meet the legal stipulation of Ministry of Environment and Forests
(MoEF) and to maintain a viable and ecologically functional mangrove forests in Kachchh.
Plantation was carried out in 50 ha in a single block at Jakhau Bundar (Bubber Island). A.
marina, was the candidate species and a total area covered was 50 ha. Density of 2500 plants/
ha was followed with a gap of 2 × 2 m. An overall survival rate of 67% was estimated in the
present study. Present density in different plantation sites ranged from 1657 to 2435
saplings/ha with an average density of 1910 saplings/ha. As per the survey, saplings have
attained an average height of 60 cm. Gradual succession in macro-benthic community is
observed which will serve as a good indicator of plantation success.
Physico chemical parameters of water and sediment showed a normal nature with salinity
ranging from 39 to 41 ppt. Apart from environmental factors for low survival, pressure from
cattle grazing can be taken as causative of high mortality, low growth and stunted nature of
planted mangroves.
GUIDE Annual Report 2012-13 Page 33
Funded by Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd., Mundra
Team Dr .G.A. Thivakaran, Dr. Pranav Pandya and Dr. G. Thirumaran
Budget 1,30,000/-
Duration September 2012 to August 2013
Status Ongoing
8. Mangrove Plantation Monitoring at Talaja, Bhavnagar
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZL) is India’s largest private multi-
port operator. APSEZ is a part of the Adani Group, a global integrated infrastructure player.
Earlier, the company had only one operational port at Mundra, today it also operates ports at
Dahej and Hazira in Gujarat, India. Adani Petronet has carried out mangrove plantation to
extent of 50 ha during 2011 monsoon at the coastal belt of Talaja in Bhavnagar district during
the monsoonal months of 2011. The plantation activity was performed by the Bhavnagar
division of the forest department. The task of monitoring and assessing the plantation was
assigned to Gujarat Institute of Desert Ecology (GUIDE), Bhuj. As per the project task, the
first quarterly monitoring study was conducted by GUIDE during February, 2013. This Ist
quarterly report highlight the status of the developed mangrove plantation. In the present
monitoring study, survival rate, growth during the last one and half year and mid course
corrections, if any, to improve the survival and enable the plantation to grow into a mature
mangrove formation is suggested.
The density of the planted mangrove in Talaja ranges from 455 to 700 saplings/ha with an
average density of 560 saplings/ha. This represents a survival rate of 16%. A strong tidal
current which uproots the planted saplings seems to be the reason for the poor survival
recorded presently. Physio-chemical characters of soil and pour water (water oozing out from
a pit in the substratum) is normal and conducive for sapling growth. But the oil and grease
contents are abnormal level than that of other plantation site. The coastal environment of
Talaja (Bhavnagar, Gulf of Khambhat) is under constant pressure due to the rapid
industrialization accompanied with increase in pollution. Developmental activities like ship
breaking yard, port, jetties, industries and other subsistence activities have lead to
environmental problem in the plantation site as well as coastal regions.
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Funded by Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd., Mundra
Team Dr. Pranav Pandya, Dr. G. A. Thivakaran, and Dr. G. Thirumaran
Budget 8,16,000/-
Duration September 2011 to August 2012
Status Completed
9. Conservation and Monitoring for a Natural mangrove stand (Area: 1254 ha) at
Mundra
Mundra Port is one of the fastest growing and largest private ports in the country and also a
SEZ (Special Economic Zone). The port in year 2011-12 has handled nearly 64 million tons
of cargo. On the other hand, the area also harbors luxuriant mangrove forests in close consent
to the Port and SEZ area. This economic and ecological combination has made the mangrove
ecosystem crucial and sensitive to be taken care of at priority. In order to balance the
economic growth as well as the ecological security, MoEF has directed industrial giants to
conserve their adjacent ecosystems and have a scientifically derived conservation and
management plan for the mangroves.
Thus, the present study becomes a part of the MoEF directive followed by Mundra Port and
SEZ wherein efforts are being made to assess the mangrove vegetation structure and status at
identified locations, assess the faunal associates and suggest action points to conserve the
Mundra mangroves. High level of erosion, cutting and lopping by fishermen and other
villagers, cattle grazing in some stands and high level of plastic and other litter disposal
within mangrove proper noticed and recorded. Major management suggestions for conserving
Mundra mangrove stands were given.
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Chapter in Book:
Gajera Nikunj, Arun Kumar Roy Mahato and Vijay Kumar V. (2013). Status of
Biodiversity in Man-made Wetlands along Coastal areas of Kachchh district,
Gujarat, India, 86-117. In “Biodiversity of Aquatic Ecosystem-Significance threats
and Conservation” (Eds. Bharti, P.K. and Kaoud, H.A.), Discovery Publishing House
Ltd, New Delhi, ISBN: 978-93-5056-297-0
Thivakaran, G.A and Kundu, S. (2012). Ecology of Macrobenthos in the Coastal Waters of
Gulf of Kachchh, Gujarat. In: Marine Biodiversity: Present Status and Prospects.
(Eds: P. Santhanam and P. Perumal). Narendra Publishing House, New Delhi. Pp
207-225.
Thivakaran, G.A.,(2012). Marine Molluscan Diversity: Where do we stand In: Marine
Biodiversity: Present Status and Prospects. (Eds: P. Santhanam and P. Perumal).
Narendra Publishing House, New Delhi. Pp 119-126.
Nanthakumar, K., Karthikeyan, K.,Suriyanarayanan S and Lakshmanaperumalsamy.P.
(2013). Application of Plackett - Burman Design to Optimize Bioprocess
Variables for Decolorization of Reactive Red 195 by a Termite Associated
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Bacterial Consortium BUTC7. In: Microbiological Research in Agro-ecosystem
Management. Springer Publications. (Accepted)
Paper Publication in Scientific Journal:
A) National
Amol Ashok Sawale and Thivakaran,G.A. (2013). Structural Characteristics of Mangrove
Forest of Kachchh, Gujarat. J. Mar. Biol. Ass. India. Vol. 54 (2).
Gajera Nikunj, Arun Kumar Roy Mahato and Vijay Kumar, V. (2012).Wetland Birds of
Arid Region-A Study on their Diversity and Distribution pattern in Kachchh.
Columban Journal of Life Science Vol. 13 (1&2), pp 44-48.
Arun Kumar Roy Mahato., Vijay Kumar V. and Nainesh Patel.(2012).Indian flying fox in
Hamirsir Lake, Bhuj city needs conservation attention, Current Science, Vol.
103(4), pp 354-355.
Patel, R.M., Vijay Kumar, V. and Ashishkumar (2012). Structure and composition of
woody vegetation in western Kachchh, Gujarat. Journal of Bioscience research, Vol.
3(3) pp 163-174.
Mukesh, H. Koladiya., Arun kumar Roy Mahato and Vijay Kumar, V. (2012). Activity
budgets of sympatric birds in Banni region of Kachchh district, Gujarat, India.
Proc. Zool. Soc. 65(1):52–56. DOI 10.1007/s12595-012-0028-1
Girish Kumar, P., Roy Mahato, A. K. and Yatin Patel.(2012). On a collection of aculeate
Hymenoptera from Bhuj, Gujarat. Bugs ‘R All 19: 10-13.
Shah, J.P. and Thivakaran, G.A. (2012).Status and Distribution of Halophytes in Kachchh
District – A review Current Agriculture,Vol.36: 27- 36
Thivakaran, G. A. and Sawale, A. K. (2013). Mangrove Macrofaunal Diversity and
Community Structure in Mundra and Jakhau, Kachchh, Gujarat. Indian Journal of
Marine Science, (Accepted).
Mukesh H. Koladiya, Arun Kumar Roy Mahato and Manoj Kumar Pardesi (2012). Status
of avi-fauna in Lakhara wetland, Kachchh Biosphere Reserve, Gujarat, India.
PROMMALIA, (Accepted).
B) International
Gajera Nikunj, Arun Kumar Roy Mahato and Vijay Kumar, V. (2013). Status, distribution
and diversity of birds in mining environment of Kachchh, Gujarat, International
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Journal of Biodiversity, Volume 2013, Article ID 471618, 11 pages,
http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/471618
Gajera Nikunj, Arun Kumar Roy Mahato and Vijay Kumar V. (2013). Status, Diversity
and Conservation of Grassland Birds in Arid Region of Kachchh. International
Journal of Recent Scientific Research 4(3) pp 166-170.
Suresh Chovatiya, Gajera Nikunj and Soni V.C. (2013). People’s Perception on Malaria: A
Case Study in Rural areas of Rajkot District, Gujarat-India. Health sciences: An
International Journal, 2(1) pp 1-5.
Gajera Nikunj, Patel Darshana and Nishith Dharaiya (2013). Assessment of Wetland
Status in arid areas of Gujarat using Migratory Birds as a key indicator. In
Proceeding: International Wetland Symposium (IWS)" 7th to 9th November-2012,
Pokhara, Nepal (Prepared and Published by: Conservation and Sustainable Use of
Wetlands in Nepal, 236pp, ISBN: 978-9937-2-5938-5) Pages: 36-41.
Mukesh H. Koladiya, Gajera Nikunj and Vijay Kumar V. (2013). Status, Diversity and
Distribution of Avifauna in Banni Grassland of Kachchh District. International
Journal of Research in Biological Science Vol. 3(1) pp 43-47.
Patel, Y. S., Patel, R. M., Roy Mahato, A. K. and Joshi, P. N. (2013). Status and diversity of
Ethno-medicinal plants of Dhinodhar hill, Kachchh district, Gujarat. International
Journal of Plant, animal and Environmental sciences, Vol. 3(1) pp 265-273.
Mahato, A.K.R., Majumder, S.S., De J.K. and Ramakrishna A. (2013). Activities of Blue
bull, Boselaphus tragocamelus during partial solar eclipse: a case study in
captivity, Ethology Ecology & Evolution, DOI:10.1080/03949370.2013.767860
Nanthakumar, K., Karthikeyan, K., Suriyanarayanan S. and Lakshmanaperumalsamy, P.
(2013). Decolorization of Structurally Dissimilar Dyes by a Termite Derived
Bacterial Consortium BUTC17 in a Cost Effective Nutrient Medium. Adv. Appl. Sci.
Res, 4 (2) pp 276 - 285.
Mukesh H. Koladiya., Mahato Arun Kumar Roy., Shah Jagruti P. and Vijaykumar V.
(2013). Avifauna of “Pena thathh”: A lesser known wetland in Banni grassland of
Kachchh district, Gujarat, India. International Journal of Research in BioSciences
Vol. 2 (1) pp 59-65.
Gajera Nikunj, Arun Kumar Roy Mahato and Vijay Kumar V. (2012). Birds in the arid and
semi-arid forests of Kachchh: its status, diversity and composition. International
Journal of Research in Zoology 2(4) pp 23-27.
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Karthikeyan,K., Nanthakumar,K., Suriyanarayanan S. and Lakshmanaperumalsamy, P.
(2012). Screening of textile dye impacted soils for novel dye decolorizing fungi
employing various nutrient media. Adv. Biol. Res., 6 (1) pp 44-51.
Shah, J.P. and Thivakaran, G.A. (2013). Germination and Growth Performance of
Commiphora wightii and Acacia senegal under different salinity from Arid Coast
of Kachchh, Gujarat (Accepted) at International Journal of Bioscience (IJB).
Thivakaran, G.A. and Murugan, A. (2013). Structural Analysis and Environmental
Parameters of Semi-arid Mangroves of Gulf of Kachchh, India. Paper accepted in
the Springer Journal Wetlands Ecology and Management.
Abstract in Proceedings of conference/seminar/symposium
De, J. K., Roy Mahato, A. K. and Ghosh M. K. (2013). Socio-ecology and Conservation of
Swamp Deer (Cervus duvauceli Cuvier, 1823) in Dudhwa National Park, India.
Proc. 100th Indian Science Congress, Kolkata. Abs. No. ABW O-3 pp 496.
Vijay Kumar, V. and Arun Kumar Roy Mahato (2012).Reclamation of the Greater Rann of
Kachchh, Gujarat, India – a pilot approach.Proc. 4th International Conference
onDrylands, Deserts and Desertification, Israel, pp 91.
Arun Kumar Roy Mahato, Majumder, S. Sen., De, J. K. (2012). Activities of brow-antlered
deer, Rucervus eldii during partial solar eclipse in captivity at Zoological Graden,
Kolkata. Proc. Nat. Sym. Live Organism & their Environment, Kolkata. Abs No. 21,
pp 79.
Arun Kumar Roy Mahato and Sudha Mahato (2012). Living with nature and
biodiversity: a socio-cultural study in Jharkhand. Proc. 2nd Indian Biodiversity
Congress, Bangalore, pp 268.
Arun Kumar Roy Mahato, Ramakrishna and Raziuddin, M. (2012). Pattern of social
interaction in Blackbuck: strategy of group living & survival. Proc. Nat. Sym. Live
Organism & their Environment, Kolkata. Abs. No. Oral-03, pp 23.
Arun Kumar Roy Mahato (2012). Ethno-ecology of Jharkhand: needs renovation for
conserving biodiversity and sustainable environment. Proc. 3rd Nat. Conf. Zoology
on Man and Environment, Ranchi, Abs. No. BD-21, pp 34
Papers presented in seminars /conferences:
Shah J. P. and Soni Bhaumik (2013).Status and Distribution of Associated Avifauna
Diversity in Selected Wetlands of Coastal Kachchh District, Gujarat National
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workshop on Bird habitat and their conservation at Hemchandracharya north
Gujarat University, Patan, Gujarat.(First Prize Winner)
Shah J. P. (2013).The distribution and abundance of prosopis juliflora in coastal talukas
of Kachchh district Workshop on “Prosopis juliflora: Retrospect and Prospects”
26th – 28th February, 2013 at Central Arid Zone Research Institute, Regional
station-Kukma, Bhuj
Arun Kumar Roy Mahato (2012). Paper titled “Ethno-ecology of Jharkhand: needs
renovation for conserving biodiversity and sustainable environment” in the
3rdNational Conference of Zoology on Man and Environment held at Ranchi on
11-12 Dec. 2012
Sinha, M., A. Qureshi, A., K. Karthikeyan, Purohit H. J. and Vijaykumar V. (2012). Prosopis
juliflora: Role in nitrogen fixation and carbon sequestration. Discussion Papers
for NAIP All India Workshop on Utilization of Prosopis juliflora: Challenges and
Opportunities, held on 12-13th March 2012, Organized by Central Arid Zone
Research Institute, Jodhpur under National Agricultural Innovation Project
Component – II.
Shah J.P. and Thivakaran, G.A. (2012). Taxonomic status and Utilization of Halophytes in
Coastal Kachchh District, Gujarat on National Conference on “Research in Plant
Sciences-changing pathways and changing lives“29th &30th October, 2012 at
Talod Science college, Talod Dist. Sabarkantha, Gujarat
Participation in Workshop/Training programme by GUIDE Staff:
National Workshop on “Biodiversity Conservation & Management with emphasis on
Guggal” organized by Gujarat Institute of Desert Ecology, Bhuj on Jan., 22 2013
Expert group Workshop on “Access and Benefit Sharing arise from Biological Resources”
organized by Gujarat Biodiversity Board, Gandhinagar held on 20-21 Feb. 2013
National workshop on “Prosopis juliflora: Retrospect and Prospects” Organized by
CAZRI, Jodhpur and Regional Research Centre, Kukma. 26th-28th Feb., 2013
One Weak Training on Hyperspectral Remote sensing at M.S. University – Vadodara 21st
-25th November – 2012
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BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF GUIDE
Sr. No.
Board of Governors Designation
1. Sh. S. G. Mankad, IAS (Retd.), Former Chief Secretary, Gujarat Chairman
2. Ms. Vijaylaxmi Sheth, Ex. Post Master General, Gujarat Vice Chairman
3. The District Development Officer, Kachchh District Member
4. Dr. R. Parthasarathy, CEPT University, Ahmedabad Member
5. The Vice Chancellor, KSKV Kachchh University, Bhuj Member
6. Prof. Geeta Padate, M. S. University, Ahmedabad Member
7. Sh. Hardik Shah, Member Secretary, GPCB, Gandhinagar Member
8. Sh. Sandeep I. Virmani, Abhiyan, Bhuj Member
9. Dr. V. Vijay Kumar, Joint Director, GUIDE Member
10. Sh. R.V. Asari, IFS (Retd.) Director, GUIDE Member Secretary
THE GUIDE SOCIETY
S. No. GUIDE Society Members
1. Shri S. G. Mankad, IAS (Retd.), Former Chief Secretary, Gujarat
2. Shri Sandeep I. Virmani, Abhiyan, Bhuj
3. Ms. Vijaylaxmi Sheth, Ex. Post Master General, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
4. The District Development Officer, Kachchh District
5. Prof. Geeta Padate, M. S. University, Ahmedabad
6. Sh. Hardik Shah, Member Secretary, GPCB, Gandhinagar
7. The Vice Chancellor, KSKV Kachchh University, Bhuj
8. Head, Regional Station, CAZRI, Kukma, Kachchh,
9. Director, Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute, Jhansi
10. The Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF), GSFD, Gandhinagar
11. Dr. B. N. Desai, Ex. Director, National Institute of Oceanography (NIO), Mumbai
12. Prof. Mahesh Pathak, Vallabh Vidya Nagar, Anand, Gujarat
13. Sh. Kantisen C. Shroff, Chairman, Shrujan, Bhujodi, Bhuj-Kachchh, Gujarat
14. Sh. Asim Chakraborty, Director, Welspun Group, Anjar-Kachchh, Gujarat
15. Sh. Dipak Bhimani, Chairman, Navdeep Chemicals Pvt. Ltd, Mumbai
16. Dr. R. Parthasarathy, CEPT University-Ahmedabad
17. Sh. A. K. Verma, IFS, Member Secretary, GEC, Gandhinagar.
18. Dr. V. Vijay Kumar, Joint Director, GUIDE
19. Sh. R.V. Asari, IFS (Retd.), Director, GUIDE
GUIDE Annual Report 2012-13 Page 41
THE GUIDE TREE(2012-13)
Sr. No.
Officials Designation
1 Sh. R. V. Asari, IFS (Retd.) Director
2 Dr. V. Vijay Kumar M. Sc., Ph. D. Joint Director
3 Dr. G. A. Thivakaran M. Sc., M. Phil., Ph. D. Senior Principal Scientist
4 Dr. Nimisha Tripathy, M. Sc., Ph. D. Senior Scientist
5 Dr. K. Karthikeyan, M. Sc., Ph. D. Scientist
6 Ms. Munmun Sinha, M. Sc., Ph. D Scientist (Till 31st July 2012)
7 Dr. Arun Kumar Roy Mahato, M. Sc., Ph. D Scientist
8 Dr. Pranav Pandya, M. Sc, Ph. D. Scientist
9 Dr. Rohit M. Patel, M. Sc, Ph. D. Project Scientist
10 Dr. G. Thirumaran, M. Sc, Ph. D. Project Scientist
11 Dr. Shalini Dhyani, M. Sc, Ph. D. Project Scientist
12 Dr. Deepak Dhyani, M. Sc, Ph. D. Project Scientist
13 Mr. Nikunj B. Gajera, M. Sc., M. Phil. Ph. D Project Scientist
14 Dr. Jagruti Sanghvi, M. Sc., M. Phil., Ph. D. Women Scientist (DST)
Project Staff
15 Dr. Sourav Kundu, M.Sc., M. Phil, Ph D. Senior Research Associate (Till 31st August 2012)
16 Dr. Mital Kaneria, M. Sc, Ph. D Senior Research Associate (Till 10thOctober 2012)
17 Mr. Dayesh Parmar, M. Sc, PGDRS. Project Officer (GIS & RS)
18 Mr. Mukesh H. Koladiya, M. Sc. Senior Research Fellow
19 Ms. Devi Veluswamy, M. Sc. Senior Research Fellow
20 Ms. R. Leka Meera, M. Sc. M. Phil Senior Research Fellow
21 Mr. Nainesh Patel, M. Sc, Senior Research Fellow
22 Mr. Abhinav M. Mehta, M. Sc Associate Fellow (Till 30th June 2012)
23 Mr. G. Nandhagopal, M. Sc Associate Fellow (Till 30th November 2012)
24 Mr. Sandeep Chad, MSW Agronomist (Till 18th April 2012)
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25 Mr. Sanjay Baldania, MSW Community Mobillzer (Till 22nd May 2012)
26 Ms. Sunita Maheshwari, M. Sc Lab Analyst (Till 31st October 2012)
27 Ms. Dipa Lalwani, M. Sc Environment Analyst
28 Ms. Sudha Kumari, M. Sc Chemist
29 Mr. Rajesh Choudhari, M. Sc Junior Chemist
30 Ms. Bhoomi Bakori, M. Sc Junior Chemist
31 Ms. Anasuya Ravat, M. Sc Junior Chemist
32 Mr. Mayur Goswami, M. Sc Junior Chemist
33 Ms. Druma Vaidya, M. Sc Project JRF / PA Level
34 Mr. Raushankumar Raman, M. Sc. Junior Research Fellow in GIS & Rs Cell
35 Mr. Mukesh Thakor Surveyor
36 Mr. Sahadev Godeshiya, MSW Community Mobillzer
37 Mr. Chetan Sanariya, MSW Agronomist
Supportive Staff
38 Mr. Prakash M. Patel, B. E. Civil Deputy Engineer
39 Mrs. Jenny Furia, B. Com., CA Accounts-In-Charge / Internal Auditing
40 Mrs. Geeta Goswami, B. Com. Junior Accounts Officer
41 Mr. Manish P. Vyas, B.A Junior Administrative Officer
42 Mr. Arvind K. Lakum Driver
43 Mr. Altaf A. Memon Driver
44 Mr. Hameed H. Maniar Peon
45 Mr. Dhyan Singh Bist Cook
Other Supportive Staff 5 Nos.
GUIDE Annual Report 2012-13 Page 43
DISSERTATION STUDENTS IN GUIDE
The following Post-graduate students from various institutions/universities have
completed their dissertation studies at GUIDE during April 2012- March 2013
Sr. No.
Name of the Student Degree
Perusing University/
Institute
Duration in
months Topic
1 Mr. Nithul Lal M.Sc. Env. Sci.
Department of Water and Health, J.S.S.University, Mysore, Karnataka
2.5 “Drinking Water Quality Assessment of Ground Waters of Bhachau Taluka, Kachchh, Gujarat: A Preliminary Investigation with special reference to Fluoride”
2 Mr. Praveesh Vijayan M.Sc. Env. Sci.
Department of Water and Health, J.S.S.University, Mysore, Karnataka
2.5 “A Study on Prevalence of Selected Anions and Cations in the Ground Water Samples of Bhachau Taluka, Kachchh, Gujarat”
3 Ms. Bhavini Ganatra M.Sc. Env. Sci.
Department of Earth and Env. Sci., K.S.K.V. Kachchh University, Bhuj,
3.0 “Preliminary Investigations on Bioprospecting of Marine Microorganisms for Industrial Applications”
4 Ms. Reena. M. Javiya M.Sc., Chemistry
Department of Chemistry, K.S.K.V.Kachchh University, Bhuj,
3.0 “Physico-Chemical and Microbiological Characteristics of Drinking Water Samples of River, Ground Water and RO from selected locations of Bhuj-Kachchh, Gujarat: A Comparative Appraisal”
5 Ms. Kavita Thakur M.Sc. Env. Sci.
S. P. University 3.0 Understanding mangrove-soil-crab association in Kandla mangroves.
6 Ms. Neha Shukla M. Sc Env. Sci.
KSKV Kachchh Univ.
4.0 Ecological assessment of some wetlands in and around Bhuj, Kachchh
7 Mr. Mayur Gaddhe M.Sc., Chemistry
Department of Chemistry, K.S.K.V. Kachchh University, Bhuj,
6.0 Physical-chemical characteristic of saline soil.
8 Mr. Virajsinh P. Thakor
MSW Shri Sarvajanik M.S.W. (Master of Social Work) College, Mehsana
1.0 Documentation of traditional knowledge of Baladiya village
9 Mr. Rahulkumar R. Raval
MSW Shri Sarvajanik M.S.W. (Master of Social Work) College, Mehsana
1.0 Documentation of traditional knowledge of Kodki village
10 Mr. Jaydip Chauhan MRM Gujarat Vidhyapith, Randheja, Gabdhinagar
3.0 Documentation of traditional knowledge of four village of PBR Project
11 Mr. Ajay Gohel MRM Gujarat Vidhyapith, Randheja, Gabdhinagar
3.0 Documentation of traditional knowledge of fou