Index

Contents Page No.

Chapter 1: Biodiversity in West Bengal - Management & its Conservation 3
1.01 Protected Areas of West Bengal 5
1.02 Wildlife Conservation and Management in West Bengal 9
1.03 Status of Management Plan / Tiger Conservation Plan (TCP) preparation 17
Chapter 2 : Important Events during 2014-15 21
2.01 Observance of Wildlife Day, 2014 21
2.02 Wildlife Conservation Award, 2014 22
2.03 9th Meeting of the State Board for Wildlife 24
2.04 Poaching of Rhino and Elephant during 2014-15 32
2.05 Setting up of Wildlife Crime Control Cells in North and South Bengal 33
2.06 Proposal for Creation of Wildlife (South) Division in South Bengal 33
2.07 Three elephants killed due to train accident during 2014-15 34
2.08 Teesta Nature Conservancy (Bird Sanctuary) 34
2.09 Tranquilization and rescue of Wild Animal in West Bengal 35
2.10 Death of Radio-collared Tigress at Sundarbans 35
2.11 Visit of dignitaries 36
2.12 Delegation of Power 36
2.13 Sighting and rescue of rare animals in West Bengal during 2014-15 37
2.14 Details of the animals rescued in West Bengal during the year 2014-15 37
Chapter 3 : Conservation Schemes & Projects & Eco-development Activities 39
3.01 Budget 2014-15 of Wildlife Wing 41
3.02 Major Ecodevelopment & other Activities of Wildlife Wing during 2014-15 48
Chapter 4 : Eco-tourism 49
4.01 Eco-tourism 51
Chapter 5 : Zoos in West Bengal 57
5.01 Location of Zoos & Rescue Centres in West Bengal 59
5.02 Recognition Status of Rescue Centres/Deer Park/Zoos in West Bengal 61
5.03 Information on Zoos in West Bengal during 2014-15 63
Chapter 6 : Census of Wild Animal 65
6.01 Population Status of major species in West Bengal 67
Chapter 7: Human-Animal Conflict 75
7.01 Major Man-Animal Conflict Areas in West Bengal 77
7.02 Death of Wild Animals during 2014-15 in West Bengal 79
7.03 Compensation paid for Human-Elephant Conflict in West Bengal during last 5 years 80
7.04 Death of Wild Animals caused by Train accident during 2014-15 80
7.05 Death of Wild Animals caused by Road accident during 2014-15 80

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7.06 Death of elephants caused by electrocution during 2014-15 81
7.07 Death of Departmental Elephants during 2014-15 81
7.08 Person killed /injured by Wild Animals during 2014-15 81
7.09 Forest Staff Killed / Injured by Wild Animal during 2014-15 82
7.10 Straying of Wild Animals during 2014-15 82
7.11 Compensation paid for Wild Animal Depredation during last 5 years in West Bengal 84
7.12 Payment of Ex-gratia Relief for Animal depredation in WB during 2014-15 85
Chapter 8 : Wildlife Offences 87
8.01 Seizure of Wildlife and Wildlife articles in West Bengal 89
Chapter 9 : Training & Awareness Programme 91
9.01 Training and Awareness generation programme on Wildlife 93
Annexures 97
Annexure-1 - Forest and Protected Areas of West Bengal 99
Annexure-2 - Faunal & Floral diversity in West Bengal 101
Annexure-3 - Officer & Staff position in Wildlife Wing 103
Annexure-4 - Year wise record of release of Crocodile Hatching from Crocodile Project, Bhagabatpur 105
Annexure-5 - List of FPC/EDC under the Wildlife Wing, West Bengal 107
Annexure-6 - List of Wireless Sets, Vehicles, Firearms etc. in the Wildlife Wing 111
Annexure-7 - List of Departmental Elephants as on 2015 113
Annexure-8 - Implantation of Microchip in Circus and Zoo Elephants 117
Annexure-9 - Chemical Immobilisation of major Wild Animals in West Bengal during 2014-15 121
Annexure-10 - List of Forest villages under Wildlife Divisions 123
Annexure-11 - List of villages undergoing relocation from Tiger Reserve 125
Annexure-12 - Implementation of the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers 127
(Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006
Annexure-13 - Seminar / Workshop organized on Wildlife Management during 2014-15 129
Annexure-14 - Honey Collection in Sundarban Tiger Reserve & 24-Parganas (South) Division 131
Annexure-15 - Status of Forest Fencing in West Bengal 133
Annexure-16 - Creation, Advance Work, Maintenance of Plantations during 2014-15 135
Annexure-17 - Encroachment and Diversion of forest land in Wildlife Divisions 139
Annexure-18 - Minutes of the Wildlife Research Advisory Committee on 09.01.2015 141
Annexure-19 - Tiger sighting in Sundarban Tiger Reserve during Tiger Monitoring in 2014-15 147

Photo Courtesy :
Sri Kalyan Das, IFS (Pix-3, 4, 7, 9, 10, 15, 16, 23, 26, 27, 28, 33, 46, 47, 48, 49, 51, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 72, 73, 80,
81, 99, 100, 102), Sri Tapas Das, IFS (Pix-1, 2, 5, 13, 22, 25, 36, 39, 44, 61, 62,63, 70, 77, 78, 84, 87, 91), Sri Animesh Bose (HNAF)
(Pix-86), DFO-Gorumara Wildlife Division (Pix-8, 14, 17,95, 96, 97, 98), DFD-Sundarban Tiger Reserve (Pix-45, 90, 93, 94, 95, 103, 104),
Sundarban Biosphere Reserve (Pix-50, 52, 53, 54, 88), DFD-Buxa Tiger Reserve (East) (Pix-41), DFD-Buxa Tiger Reserve (West) (Pix-32),
Dr. S.Kulandaivel, IFS (Pix-11, 18, 31), Sri Anjan Guha (Pix-30), Ms. Niranjita Mitra (Pix-75), Sri S.Pal Chowdhury (Pix-6, 34, 37, 71, 74),
Sri Dhiraj Kami (Pix-69), Ms. Susmita Das (Pix-76), Wildlife (HQ) office records (Pix-12, 19, 20, 21, 24, 29, 35, 38, 40, 42, 43, 55, 79, 82, 83,
85, 89, 92)

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 Chapter 1 :
Biodiversity in West Bengal
Management & its Conservation

Elephants in Hollong Glade

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 Protected Areas of West Bengal
Protected Area Area in Sq. Notification No. & Bio-geographic District Ecologically Important species
Km. Date Zone
National Parks:
1. Singalila N.P. 78.60 9057-For dt. 2.12.92 2C Darjeeling Red Panda (Ailurus fulgens), Clouded
Leopard (Neofelis nebulosa), Kalij
Pheasant (Lophura leucomelanos),
Himalayan Black Bear (Ursus
thibetanus laniger)
2. Neora Valley N.P. 159.8917 103-FR/O/11M-91/12 2C Darjeeling Clouded Leopard (Neofelis nebulosa),
dt. 11.01.13 Serow (Capricornis thar), Gaur (Bos
gourus), Himalayan Black Bear (Ursus
thibetanus laniger)
3. Buxa N.P. 117.10 3403-For dt. 5.12.97 7B Alipurduar Tiger (Panthera tigris tigris), Leopard
(Panthera pardus fusca), Elephant
(Elephas maximus)
4. Gorumara N.P. 79.45 1-For dt. 1.1.98 7B Jalpaiguri Rhino (Rhinoceros unicornis), Leopard
(Panthera pardus fusca), Elephant
(Elephas maximus)
5. Sundarban N.P. 1330.10 2867-For dt. 4.5.84 8B South-24 Parganas Tiger (Panthera tigris tigris),
Estuarine Crocodile (Crocodylus
porosus), Horse-shoe Crab (Limulus
rotundicanda), Mangrove plants like
Nipa fruticans, Avicennia spp., Ceriops
spp., Excoecarria agalocha, etc.
6. Jaldapara N.P. 216.34 975-For dt. 27.4.12 7B Alipurduar Rhino (Rhinoceros unicornis), Gaur
(Bos gaurus), Elephant (Elephas
maximus)
Total 1981.4817
Sanctuaries :
1. Jorepokhri 0.04 1107-For dt. 11.03.85 2C Darjeeling Himalayan Salamander (Tylototriton
Salamander W.L.S. verrucosus)
2. Senchal W.L.S. 38.88 2773-For dt. 19.8.98 2C Darjeeling Serow (Capricornis thar), Goral
(Naemorhaedus goral), Barking Deer
(Muntiacus muntjac), Himalayan
Black Bear (Ursus thibetanus laniger)
3. Chapramari W.L.S. 9.60 2774-For dt. 19.8.98 7B Jalpaiguri Elephant (Elephas maximus), Gaur
(Bos gaurus)
4. Mahananda W.L.S. 158.04 2775-For dt. 19.8.98 7B Darjeeling & partly at Serow (Capricornis thar), Himalayan
Jalpaiguri Black Bear (Ursus thibetanus laniger),
Tiger (Panthera tigris tigris), Leopard
(Panthera pardus fusca)
5. Raiganj W.L.S. 1.30 1901-For dt. 11.4.85 7B North Dinajpur Asian Open Bill Stork (Anastomus
oscitans)
6. Bethuadahari 0.6686 2772-For dt. 19.8.98 7B Nadia Spotted Deer (Axis axis), Jackal
W.L.S. (Canis lupus), Common Langur
(Semnopithecus entellus)
7. Ballavpur W.L.S. 2.021 4655-For dt. 11.7.77 7B Birbhum Barking Deer (Muntiacus muntjac)
8. Ramnabagan 0.145 4345-For dt. 30.9.81 7B Bardhaman Spotted Deer (Axis axis), Barking
W.L.S. Deer (Muntiacus muntjac), Common
Langur (Semnopithecus entellus)
9. Bibhutibhusan 0.64 2776-For dt. 19.8.98 8B North-24 Parganas Spotted Deer (Axis axis), Rhesus
W.L.S. Monkey (Macaca mulatta)
10. Chintamoni Kar 0.07 4300-For dt. 21.10.05 8B South-24 Parganas Large-billed Reed Warbler
Bird Sanctuary (Acrocephalus orinus), various birds,
(old Narendrapur Civet Cat (Viverricula indica), Water
W.L.S.) Monitor Lizard (Varanus salvator),
Jackal (Canis lupus), Mongoose
(Herpestes edwardsii)

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Protected Area Area in Sq. Notification No. & Bio-geographic District Ecologically Important species
Km. Date Zone
11. Sajnakhali W.L.S. 362.40 5396-For dt. 24.6.76 8B South-24 Parganas Tiger (Panthera tigris tigris),
Estuarine Crocodile (Crocodylus
porosus), Horse-shoe Crab (Limulus
rotundicanda), Mangrove plants like
Nipa fruticans, Avicennia spp., Ceriops
spp., Excoecarria agalocha, etc.
12. Haliday Island 5.95 5388-For dt. 24.6.76 8B South-24 Parganas Rhesus Monkeys (Macaca mulatta),
W.L.S. Spotted Deer (Axis axis), Wild Pig
(Sus scrofa)
13. Lothian Island 38.00 2771-For dt. 19.8.98 8B South-24 Parganas Spotted Deer (Axis axis), Wild Pig
W.L.S. (Sus scrofa), Estuarine Crocodile
(Crocodylus porosus), Rhesus
Monkeys (Macaca mulatta)
14. Buxa W.L.S. 314.52 316-For dt. 24.1.86 ; 7B Alipurduar Tiger (Panthera tigris tigris), Leopard
7588-For dt. 6.10.90 (Panthera pardus fusca), Elephant
and 12-For dt. 1.1.91 (Elephas maximus)
15. West Sundarban 556.45 1828-For dt. 11.9.13 8B South-24 Parganas Tiger (Panthera tigris tigris),
W.L.S. Estuarine Crocodile (Crocodylus
porosus), Horse-shoe Crab (Limulus
rotundicanda), Mangrove plants like
Nipa fruticans, Avicennia spp., Ceriops
spp., Excoecarria agalocha, etc.
Total 1488.7246
Tiger Reserves :
1. Buxa Tiger Reserve 7B Alipurduar Tiger (Panthera tigris tigris), Leopard
Core Area 390.5813 3051-For dt. 06.08.09 (Panthera pardus fusca), Elephant
(Elephas maximus)
Buffer Area 370.2886 3050-For dt. 06.08.09
Total 760.8699
2. Sundarban Tiger 8B South-24 Parganas Tiger (Panthera tigris tigris), Estuarine
Reserve & North-24 Parganas Crocodile (Crocodylus porosus), Water
Core Area 1699.62 6028-For dt. 18.12.07 Monitor Lizard (Varanus salvator),
Mangrove plants like Nipa fruticans,
Buffer Area 885.27 615-For dt. 17.02.09 Avicennia spp., Ceriops spp.,
Total 2584.89 Excoecarria agalocha, etc.
* The total area includes NP and Sanctuary areas already mentioned.
Total : 3345.7599
Biosphere Reserve :
Sundarban Biosphere 9630 Govt. of India vide No. South-24 Pgns. Tiger (Panthera tigris tigris), Estuarine
(including STR, 16/6/84-CSC North-24 Pgns. Crocodile (Crocodylus porosus), Water
Sajnakhali, West dt. 19.03.1989 Monitor Lizard (Varanus salvator),
Sundarban, Lothian Mangrove plants like Nipa fruticans,
and Haliday WLSs ) Avicennia spp., Ceriops spp.,
Excoecarria agalocha, etc.
Total 9630
Elephant Reserves :
Eastern Duars ER 3293-For dt. 28.8.2002 7B Jalpaiguri & Elephant (Elephas maximus)
Core 484.00 Alipurduar

Buffer 493.51
Total 977.51
Mayurjharna ER 414.00 3040-For. dt. 24.10.2002 6B West Midnapur, Elephant (Elephas maximus)
Bankura and Purulia
Total 1391.51

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West Bengal has 4692 sq.km. of forests

under protected area network which is
39.50% of the State’s total forest area
and 5.28% of the total geographical
area. After the declaration of West
Sundarban Wildlife Sanctuary as a
new WLS and increase in area of
Neora Valley National Park, now the PA
network includes 1488.7246 sq.km. in
fifteen Sanctuaries, 1981.4817 sq.km.
in six National Parks and the balance
areas are being represented by buffer
areas of the two Tiger Reserves, viz.
Sundarbans Tiger Reserve and Buxa
Tiger Reserve. There are two Elephant
Reserves viz., Mayurjharna Elephant
Reserve with an area of 414.00 Sq.km.
and Eastern Dooars Elephant Reserve Rhino at Gorumara National Park Pix-2
with an area of 977.51 Sq.km.

In addition, one Biosphere Reserve viz. Sundarban Biosphere Reserve with an area of 9630 Sq.km. This includes
the Sundarban Tiger Reserve, the Lothian Island Wildlife Sanctuary, West Sundarban Wildlife Sanctuary and the
Haliday Island Wildlife Sanctuary.

In West Bengal emphasis has been given to conservation and management of sustainable resources in order to
achieve the goal of long-term biodiversity conservation. The over all strategy involves protection of critical habitats
of endangered species. The strategies also focus on improved PA management, development of infrastructure,
habitat improvement programme, reduction of man animal conflict, capacity building and involvement of local
people in management of PA areas.

The most important aspects of the biodiversity conservation in the State are as follows :

1. Protection of Protected Areas and Wildlife Habitats :

Protection of habitat and control of poaching of wild animals are being given top priority through regular
patrolling on foot, elephant back, vehicle and speed boats. The protection measures are further augmented
through improvement of communication
network, supply of improved weapons
to the wildlife guards, wildlife squads,
Intelligence gathering, installation
of watch towers at strategic points
etc. inside the National Parks and
Sanctuaries as well as in the areas
important for wildlife conservation.
Since poaching is always associated
with the inter-state and/or international
smuggling of the wildlife products, a
regular coordination between various
enforcement agencies like BSF,
Railway Police, Customs, Directorate
of Revenue Intelligence, Police etc.
are maintained. The Wildlife Wing is
actively liaisoning with the WCCB office
as an integral part of the Wildlife Crime Patrolling by Forest Staff on elephant back Pix-3
Control Bureau.
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2. Wildlife Management and Habitat Improvement :
Habitat Improvement Programme includes the canopy opening in monoculture teak plantations, followed by
natural or artificial regeneration of grasses and under planting with bamboo and tree fodder species. Development
of water holes and wetland development through soil moisture conservation works have been implemented on
top priority basis. Regular
maintenance of fire lines
are given priority to control
ground fire. Grassland
Management is one of the
major activities in the Terai
and Dooars Forests. To
increase the fodder base
of herbivores, plantation
of indigenous grasses is
regularly undertaken. The
plantation of fodder species
in the Elephant Reserves is
a key towards the elephant
management and is
being done widely for the
improving the fodder base
of the elephants inside the Waterhole Pix-4
forest.

3. Ex-Situ Conservation of threatened wildlife species :

The ex situ conservation is an integral part of wildlife management. Species reintroduction is one of the
important ingredient of the ex situ conservation. In West Bengal, the rehabilitation and restocking of some of the
endangered wild animals have been initiated. The translocation of chital deers in Sundarban Tiger Reserve, some
of the PAs of north Bengal and the forest areas of south Bengal have been successfully undertaken. More than 1700
Chitals have been translocated in these forests till this year. The release of estuarine crocodile and batagur baska
are being done regularly in
the Mangrove ecosystem
of Sunderbans. Till date
we have released 532
crocodiles in various
creeks and rivers of
Sundarbans to augment
the population of this
endangered species. After
release of two Red Pandas
in Singhalila National Park
the Forest Department
is now conducting the
Red Panda Census
based on DNA analysis
of Red Panda in Neora
Valley National Park and
Singhalila National Park to
assess the present status
of Red Panda in the wild
in association with Wildlife
Swamp Deer Reintroduction Programme Pix-5
Institute of India and Zoological in Jaldapara National Park
Survey of India.

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4. Human-Wildlife interface
The following items are included in the activities of the Wildlife Wing related to the social interface of the wildlife
administration.
i) Reduction of Man-Animal conflict :
A. Conflicts usually arise out of straying of wild
animals into human habitations and result into either
killing of the wild animals, or, death/injury of human
beings and loss of crop/cattle/houses.
B. Man-elephant, Man-tiger, Man-leopard, Man-
bison, Man-langur conflict and also conflict with other
wild animals of late, have become more acute due to
shrinkage of habitats, loss of fodder/prey base in the
forests and increased activities around the forests.
Rapid expansion of habitations, agriculture and tea
gardens had not only encroached upon the forests
and grasslands, but also cut off the corridors needed
for migration of wide-ranging animals like elephants.
Moreover, wanton grazing of cattle in the forest fringes
Treatment of wild elephant at Bankura Pix- 6

Langur Pix-7
and other forest areas have created acute pressure on
the fodder of the large herbivores. Reduction of natural
grassland and conversion of natural forests into value-
added plantations of commercial species, until a couple
of decades back, has further restricted the fodder base
of the elephants and other wild animals. Poaching of
deer and other smaller prey-animals has resulted into
Rescue of strayed Leopard Pix-8
reduction in prey-base of big cats like tiger & leopard.

Sun Bird Pix-9 Munia Pix-10

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The following steps are being taken to reduce conflicts and check animal depredation :
1. Eco-restoration of the wildlife
habitats by afforestation of
fodder tree species, indigenous
grasses and bamboos in blank
areas and degraded forests.
2. Identification and mapping
of critical elephant migration
corridors and routes.
3. Enrichment of the natural
habitats through development
of cover, water resources,
salt-licks, soil and water
conservation etc. wherever
necessary. Elephant depredation in South West Bengal Pix-11
4. Close co-ordination with the
neighbouring states, viz. Odissa, Jharkhand etc. to check migration of Elephant herds as far as possible.
5. Direct measures to mitigate man-animal conflict including creation of electric fencing at strategic locations,
driving of elephants from human habitation by elephant depredation control squads, early warning systems,
use of kunkee elephants for driving of elephants etc.
6. Eco-development activities in
the fringe villages to reduce
biotic pressure inside forest
areas.
7. Indirect measures to mitigate
man-animal conflicts through
development of pasture
lands and woodlands on
available community land
and Government land outside
the animal habitats, control
of grazing, establishment
of alternate systems to
meet sustenance need of
forest-dependent human
populations, popularisation
of Non-Conventional Energy
systems, changes in socio-
economic practices which lead
to intensification of conflict
with wildlife and elephant
populations. Mother & Calf at Buxa Tiger Reserve Pix-12

8. Payment of ex-gratia grant to the victims of animal depredation (increased from previous rate) and adoption
of alternative schemes, such as group insurance scheme for villagers.
9. Capture and translocation of problem populations of animal; translocation and/or elimination of established
rogue elephants.
10. Training of captured elephants including establishment of required infrastructure and hold training programmes
for elephant managers and handlers.
11. Strengthening of anti-poaching measures and infrastructure; payment of rewards / incentives.

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12. Radio-collaring, periodic monitoring of
movements of elephant population and
directional driving of elephant herds.
13. Research on various aspects of wildlife
management; compilation and publication
of research material; holding of seminars,
workshops and meetings.
14. Veterinary care for elephants in the wild as
well as in captivity.
15. Increasing awareness among people by
publication of education material, slide
shows, film shows and street plays etc. as
well as campaign through electronic media. Mahout Training by Smt. Parvati Barua, Jaldapara Pix-13

ii) Eco-development activities in and around the Protected Areas :

Management of National Parks and Sanctuaries

has taken new dimensions in the involvement
and meeting the livelihood demands of the local
people inhabiting the fringes of the Protected
Areas. It is well understood that the wildlife
conservation programme will succeed only with
the active involvement and cooperation of the
local people.
To generate cooperation from the fringe area
population, various schemes aimed both at
the community and individual beneficiary are
undertaken with an aim to generate alternate
livelihood avenues, side by side with the
community development of these fringe areas.
Digging of Ring Well Pix-14
Building of schools, roads, community centres,
potable water sources, etc. alongside schemes
related to building of houses for the impoverished individuals, distribution of Sal-leaf plate making machines,
herbal nurseries, eco-tourism projects, etc. are some of these activities undertaken by the Wildlife Wing in these
fringe areas.
Organising the below-poverty like individuals into Self-Help Group for positive livelihood generation in these
communities has been one of the major success of the Forest Department in the forest fringes.

Red Vented Bulbul Pix-15 Cattle Egret Pix-16

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iii) Participatory Protected Area Management :

Since 1991, participatory protected

area management has been
initiated in the fringe villages
bordering Jaldapara National Park,
Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary,
Buxa Tiger Reserve and gradually
the eco-development programme
has been expanded to all the PAs.
Eco-development is a strategy
which aims to conserve biodiversity
by reducing the negative impact
of people on the PA as well as
reducing the negative impact of
PA on local people. The efforts
are to improve the socio-economic
conditions of fringe villages through
some prioritized, site specific and
need based eco-development
activity package, so that their
dependence on forest resources is
gradually reduced. EDC Meeting at Gorumara Pix-17

Total 236 nos. of Joint Forest Management Committees (116 Eco-Development Committees and 120 Forest
Protection Committees) have been formed in the fringe villages of National Parks and Sanctuaries with around
67,347 members who are protecting flora and fauna of the state. The fringe area population around various PAs
are now less dependent on the forest resources to earn their livelihood as alternate employment options have
been created through eco-development programme in majority of these areas. The local communities are not
only coming forward to protect the nearby forests but are also helping the forests staff to apprehend poachers.
This active involvement of local people will make the task of bio-diversity conservation more effective in the long
term.

Elephant Herd in Paddy field at Bankura Pix-18

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iv) Extension of Nature Education and Awareness Generation regarding Wildlife Conservation :

Extension of
Nature Education
and Awareness
Generation has
been achieved
through setting up of
Nature Interpretation
Centres at various
National Parks
and Sanctuaries.
Various awareness
programmes like
Film Shows, Slide
Shows, Workshops,
Nature Camps are
Street Show at Kolkata Pix-19
being organized with
the help of NGOs,
Panchayats and local Organizations and Institutions. Publicity Material like
leaflets, booklets, brochures, posters, stickers etc. is being distributed among
the target groups on the various conservation themes. Emphasis is being
given to raise the awareness through Audio-Visual and Electronic Media.

Publication of booklet on Wildlife

Conservation
Pix-20

5. Research and Monitoring :

Regular census of wild animals is conducted in various
Protected Areas as well as in the reserve forests. An
essential prerequisite for successful wildlife management
is monitoring of investments and evaluation of its effects.
Wild animal census is one such management tool.
Surveillance and monitoring of wildlife in protected areas
across the state is now a regular practice. Population
composition and the dynamics are quite encouraging.
Periodic monitoring of forests of the state is done with
application of remote sensing and GIS technology for
mapping and assessment of bio-resources. Monitoring
changes in biodiversity in different ecosystems is
recorded regularly and accordingly management actions
are implemented to correct the negative impacts.

A priority list of research programme has been prepared

for each protected area of West Bengal and different
scientific institutions, universities and NGOs are involved
to conduct research. Research has been conducted
Callostylis rigida, Blume (Orchid) Pix-21
on various aspects of ecological-biological studies
on different species, habitat requirement and socio-
economic pattern of fringe villages. The scientific survey reports and baseline data on different aspects are included
in the management plan which also is updated from time to time based on scientific findings.

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6. Control of Crimes related to wildlife and the enforcement of wildlife legislations :
Crimes related to wildlife
involve scheduled animals
that are in violation to the
provisions of the Wildlife
Protection Act, 1972, and
are punishable under
the relevant sections of
this act. Poaching, illegal
trade in prohibited plants
and animals, smuggling of
wildlife articles, etc. are the
major offences confronting
the Wildlife Administration
in West Bengal.

Round the clock

surveillance, conduction
Rescued Gecko Pix-22
of time to time raid
programmes, maintenance
of intelligence network,
apprehension of offenders
and their prosecution
in Court, liaisoning with
parallel enforcement
agencies are some of the
activities related to this
aspect of the Wildlife Wing
of the West Bengal Forest
Directorate.

Patrolling on foot Pix-23

Seizure of Mongoose Hair Brush by Wildlife (HQ) Pix-24

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 Status of Management Plan /
Tiger Conservation Plan (TCP) preparation
Name of Protected Area / Tiger Reserve Period Present Status

Sundarban Tiger Reserve Tiger Conservation Plan approved by

2012-13 to 2016-17
(incl. Sundarban NP & Sajnekhali WLS) NTCA

Buxa Tiger Reserve

2013 to 2022 Tiger Conservation Plan Operational
(incl. Buxa NP & Buxa WLS)

Mayurjharna Elephant Reserve 2014-15 to 2018-19 Under consideration for approval

Gorumara National Park 2007-08 to 2017-18 Management Plan Operational

Singhalila National Park 2013-14 to 2022-23 Management Plan Operational

Neora Valley National Park 2011-12 to 2021-22 Management Plan Operational

Jaldapara National Park 2007-08 to 2016-17 Management Plan Operational

Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary 2011-12 to 2021-22 Management Plan Operational

Senchal Wildlife Sanctuary 2012-13 to 2021-22 Management Plan Operational

Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary 2011-12 to 2021-22 Management Plan Operational

Bethuadahari Wildlife Sanctuary 2013-14 to 2022-23 Management Plan Operational

Bibhutibhusan Wildlife Sanctuary 2011-12 to 2020-21 Management Plan Operational

Ballavpur Wildlife Sanctuary 2009-10 to 2019-20 Management Plan Operational

Ramnabagan Wildlife Sanctuary 2012-13 to 2022-23 Under consideration for approval

Raiganj Wildlife Sanctuary 2011-12 to 2020-21 Management Plan Operational

Halliday Island Wildlife Sanctuary 2008-09 to 2017-18 Management Plan Operational

Lothian Island Wildlife Sanctuary 2008-09 to 2017-18 Management Plan Operational

Chintamoni Kar Wildlife Sanctuary 2010-11 to 2014-15 Management Plan Operational

West Sundarban Wildlife Sanctuary — Under preparation

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 Chapter 2 :
Important Events 2014-15

Asian Paradise Flycatcher

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 IMPORTANT EVENTS DURING 2014-15

Observation of Wildlife Day, 2014 :

The Wildlife Day 2014 was
celebrated throughout the State
of West Bengal on 29.11.2014
to generate awareness among
common people on Wildlife
& Biodiversity Conservation.
The state level function
organised at Rajabhatkhawa,
Alipurduar in North Bengal.
Many awareness programs
were undertaken in the different
districts of West Bengal. Among
other programs in the districts,
certificates and mementos
were given to persons who
had shown exemplary courage
and temperament for Wildlife
Protection and Conservation.
State Level Ceremony of Wildlife Day 2014 at Rajabhatkhawa on 29.11.2014
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Street Procession by students and local people on the occasion of Wildlife Day, 2014
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Wildlife Conservation Award, 2014 :
The State Wildlife Conservation
Awards are given for significant
contribution in the field of
wildlife conservation. The
award recognizes outstanding
accomplishment by the Forest
Officers (upto the Rank of
ACF), Forest Staff, NGOs,
Community, Panchayat Samity,
Joint Forest Management
Committees and Villagers and
Individuals currently working
in the field who have displayed
extraordinary courage, dedi-
cation and determination in the
field of wildlife conservation.
The following personnel in the
respective categories awarded
during Wildlife Day 2014. Presentation of Wildlife Conservation Award Pix-28

Sl. Category of Award Name & designation of Awardees Recommended by

No.
1. Protection of Wildlife 1. Smt. Niranjita Mitra, WBFS, AWLW-I DCF / Wildlife
2. Sri Anjan Kumar Mukherjee, WBFS, AWLW-II (Presently Rtd.)
3. Sri Satyabrata Ganguly, FR
4. Sri Sourabh Karmakar, FR
5. Sri Nirmal Dutta, DR/Fr
6. Sri Sankar Dutta, DR/Fr
7. Sri. Samir Kumar Patra, DR/Fr
8. Sri Arun Kumar Hazra, DR/Fr
9. Sri Satyendu Chakroborty, DR/Fr
10. Sri. Sarathi Kumar Roy, HFG
11. Sri Bigu Singh, HFG
12. Sri Sujay Sarkar, FG
13. Sri Dilip Prasad, FG
14. Smt Namita Bhattacharjee, FG
15. Sri. Baren Mondal, FG
16. Sri Tapas Bhadra, FG
17. Sri Paresh Nath Chowdhury, FG
18. Sri Biswanath Gure, FG
19. Sri Subhankar Haldar, FG
20. Sri Biswanath Choudhuri, FG
21. Sri Srikanta Choudhury, BS
22. Sri Sudhir Sarkar, Orderly
23. Sri Biswajit Das, CDL
24. Sri Gangadhar Choudhury, CDL
25. Sri. Ashis Paul, Driver (DL)
26. Sri Ganesh Naskar, Driver (DL)
27. Sri Somnath Gulimajhi, DL
28. Sri Ajoy Biswas, DL
29. Sri Somatu Bhagat, DL
2. Protection of Wildlife 1. Sri Swapan Kr Majhi, FR, APCCF / North Bengal, DFO /
2. Sri Ranjit Kr Kar, DR/Fr. Baikunthapur
3. Sri Sonam Gasto Bhuta,DR/Fr.
4. Sri Subrata Roy, FG
5. Sri Amiya Sarker, BS
6. Sri Tika Prodhan,Driver
7. Sri Kishore Pradhan,DL
8. Sri Lendup Bhutia, constable, 10 ACP
9. Sri Dumber Bahadur Dorjee, Driver

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Sl. Category of Award Name & designation of Awardees Recommended by
No.
3. Protection of Wildlife 1. Sri Anindya Guha Thakurta, FR, Kharagpur Division DFO / Kharagpur
2. Sri Bijoy Kumar Nath, F.R., Jhargram Division
3. Sri Biswajit Das, F.R., Rupnarayan Division
4. Sri Kalyan Singha Mahapatra, DR/Fr., Kharagpur Division
4. Wildlife Conflict Sukna Wildlife Squad DFO / Darjeeling WL
Management
5. Wildlife Conflict Sri Rajesh Chatterjee, DR/Fr, Beat officer Netidhopani FD / STR
Management
6. Conservation Awareness 1. Sri Nilratan Guha, FR JD / SBR
2. Sri Jagabandhu Mandal, BS DFO / 24-Parganas (South)
3. Sri Prasanta Naskar, CDL
4. Sri Monira Bibi, W/O Sahabuddin of Dhara Barjul
5. Sri Amina Bibi, W/o Saukat of Dhara Barjul
6. Sri Kasim Molla, S/o Nurmahammed, of Khargachi
7. Participatory Wildlife 1. Sri Anjan Biswas, Beat Officer, Bakkhali Ranger JD / SBR
Management 2. Sri Amir Chand Mandal, Boatman DFO / 24-Parganas (South)
3. Sri Khudiram Mandal, Boatman
4. Sri Sitaram Bar, CDL
5. Sri Saktipada Dolui, CDL
6. Sri Nandan Dolui CDL
7. Sri Samiran Bhunia, CDL
8. Sk Farid, Patibunia FPC
9. Sukumar Majhi, Villager, Laxmipur
10. Mana Sheikh, Villager, Bijoybati
11. Bablu Maiti, Boatman
12. Dibakar Das, Majhi
8. Rescue of Wild animals 1. Sri Chandrasekhar Das, Inspector In-Charge, JD / SBR
Bongaon Police Station and Staffs of Bongaon Police Station DFO / 24-Parganas (North)
9. Rescue of Wild animals 1. Sri Asitava Chatterjee, WBFS, ADFO, BTR (West) FD / BTR
2. Dr. Deepak Sharma, Veterinary Officer, BTR DFD / BTR(W
3. Sri Bhabendra Nath Rishi, FR, RO, Nimati Range
4. Sri Himadri Debnath, DR/Fr., BO, West Nimati Beat
5. Sri Sankhe Rai, CDL(P)
6. Sri Joseph Burh, CDL(P)
7. Sri Sukumar Dhali, CDL(P)
8. Sri Papa Roy, CDL(P)
10. Rescue of Wild animals Sri Biplab Kumar Bhowmick, DR/Fr., Beat Officer, Sajnekhali, APCCF & Director / SBR
Sundarban Tiger Reserve
11. Rescue of Wild animals Sri Keshav Bagali, Nurpur Village, Birbhum District DFO / Birbhum
12. Special Citation Award Dr. Umasankar Sen, Assistant Director, ARD DFO / Darjeeling WL

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9th Meeting of the State Board for Wildlife
Ninth meeting of the State
Board for Wildlife, West Bengal
was held on 10th February
2015 at 4 pm in the Conference
Hall on the 13th Floor of
NABANNA, Howrah. Because
of preoccupation of the Hon‘ble
Chief Minister, West Bengal &
Chairperson, State Board for
Wildlife, Shri Amit Mitra, Hon‘ble
Finance Minister, West Bengal
presided over the meeting.

The following members of State

Board for Wildlife, West Bengal
were present in the 9th meeting
of State Board for Wildlife, West
Bengal. 9th Meeting of the State Board for Wildlife on 10.02.15 Pix-29

Sl. Name of the Members

1. Sri Amit Mitra, Hon’ble Minister in-Charge, Finance, West Bengal.
2. Sri Binay Krishna Barman, Hon’ble Minister-in-Charge, Forests Department. Vice-Chairperson
3. Sri Chandan Sinha, IAS, Principal Secretary to the Government of West Bengal, Department of Forest, Member
Aranya Bhavan, LA Block, Salt Lake, Kolkata-700 098
4. Azam Zaidi, IFS, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Wildlife & Chief Wildlife Warden, West Bengal. Member Secretary
5. Sri D.P.Roy, MLA, Alipurduar, Elite Paryatak Abash, P.O. Alipurduar, Dist. Alipurduar, Pin-736 121. Member
6. Sri Ananta Deb Adhikary, MLA, Maynaguri, P.O. Maynaguri, Anandanagar, Dist. Jalpaiguri, Pin-735 224. Member
7. Sri Joydip Kundu, N.G.O. Society for Heritage & Ecological Researches (SHER), 7A Principal Khudhiram Member
Bose Road, Kolkata-700 006.
8. Sri Animesh Bose, HNAF, Nivedita Market, Hospital Road, Siliguri, Pin-734 001. Member
9. Sri Biswajit Roy Chowdhury, N.G.O. Nature Environment & Wildlife Society, 10, Chowringhee Terrace, Member
Kolkata-700 020.
10. Sri Biswanath Pahan, C/o Nikhil Sarkar, Power House, Near Venus Kalimandir, P.O.Beltala Park, Member
P.S. Balurghat, Dist. Dakshin Dinajpur.
11. Smt. Juthika Ray Basunia, Adarpara, P.O. Jalpaiguri, Dist. Jalpaiguri, Pin-735 101. Member
12. Smt. Purna Prabha Barman, Advocate, Upendranath Barman Sarani, Natunpara, P.O.Jalpaiguri, Dist. Member
Jalpaiguri, Pin-735 101.
13. Sri Dipak Mitra, 31 Hindustan Park, Kolkata-700 029. Member
14. Sri Sudipt Dutta, 407 Udita Ashtami Udayan, Kolkata-700 075. Member
15. Sri Tapan Kumar Mondal, Professor & Head, West Bengal Animal & Fisheries Sciences, 37, Khudiram Member
Bose Sarani, Kolkata-700 037.
16. Sri Silanjan Bhattacharjee, Professor, West Bengal State University, Barasat, A-63 Purbadiganta, Member
P.O. Santoshpur, Kolkata-700 075.
17. Dr. R.B.Bhujel, Principal, Cluny Womens’ College, Kalimpong, Darjeeling. Member
18. Sri Kalyan Chakraborty, Pahari Para, Kadamtala, P.O. & Dist. Jalpaiguri, Pin-735 101. Member
19. Sri S.S.Majumder, Addl. Secretary to the Government of West Bengal, B.C.W. Department, Administrative Member
Building, 4th Floor, DJ-4, Sector-II, Salt Lake, Kolkata-700 091.
20. Sri Shibaji Ghosh, Addl. Director General of Police, Law & Order, West Bengal, “Nabanna”, Member
325, Sarat Chandra Chatterjee Road, P.O.Shibpur, Howrah, Pin-711 102.
21. Col. Prem Kumar Mishra, Representative of Armed Forces (not below the rank of Brigadier to be Member
nominated by Government of India) , Headquarter-Bengal Area, 246, A.J.C.Bose Road, Kolkata-700 020.
22. Dr. Sandip Kumar Mondal, Director, Department of Fisheries, West Bengal, 37, G.N.Block, Sector-V, Salt Member
Lake City, Kolkata-700 091.

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 Sl. Name of the Members
23. Dr. Subhas Bose, Director, Department of A.R.D., Government of West Bengal, LB-2, Sector-III, 2nd Member
Floor, Salt Lake City, Tank No. 06, Prani Sampad Bhavan, Kolkata-700 098.
24. Dr. P.Lakshminarasimhan, Scientist ‘E’, Representative of Botanical Survey of India, or his representative, Member
CGO Complex, 3rd MSO Building, Block-F (5th & 6th Floor), DF Block, Sector-I, Salt Lake City,
Kolkata-700 064
25. Dr. G.P.Mondal, Scientist ‘D’, Representative of Zoological Survey of India, or his representative, or his Member
representative, Prani Vidyan Bhawan, M Block, New Alipore, Kolkata-700 053.

The following invitees were present in the 9th meeting of State Board for Wildlife, West Bengal held on 10.02.2015
at 4-00 PM in the Conference Hall at “NABANNA”.

Sl. Name of the Invitees

1. Sri Azam Zaidi, IFS, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, General. Invitee
2. Sri R.K.Mahtolia, IFS, Addl. Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, North Bengal. Invitee
3. Dr. B.R.Sharma, IFS, Addl. Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Wildlife, West Bengal. Invitee
4. Dr. B.R.Sharma, IFS, Member Secretary, West Bengal Zoo Authority. Invitee
5. Dr. V.K.Sood, IFS, Chief Conservator of Forests, Wildlife (North). Invitee
6. Sri S. Dasgupta, IFS, Chief Conservator of Forests, & Field Director, Sundarban Tiger Reserve. Invitee
7. Sri S. Sundriyal, IFS, Chief Conservator of Forests, & Field Director, Buxa Tiger Reserve. Invitee
8. Sri S. Chanda, IFS, Chief Conservator of Forests, & Joint Director, Sundarban Biosphere Reserve. Invitee
9. Sri K. Das, IFS, Chief Conservator of Forests, & Conservator of Forests, Wildlife (HQ). Invitee
10. Dr. S. Kulandaivel, IFS, Deputy Conservator of Forests, Wildlife. Invitee
11. Smt. S. Das, WBFS, Assistant Wildlife Warden, Wildlife (HQ). Invitee

Minutes of the 9th Meeting of the State Board for Wildlife held on
10th February, 2015 at 04:00 pm in the Conference Room, NABANNA, Howrah

Agenda Item No. 1 : To confirm the minutes of the 8th Meeting of the State Board for
Wildlife, West Bengal held on 06.02.2012 in the Conference Hall at
Aranya Bhavan, Saltlake, Kolkata.
Minutes of 8th meeting of the State Board for Wildlife, West Bengal held on 06.02.2012 were confirmed after brief
discussion.

Agenda Item No. 2 : Submission of the Action Taken Report (ATR) on the decisions taken
in the 8th meeting of the State Board for Wildlife, West Bengal, held
on 06.02.2012.
Member Secretary, State Board for Wildlife presented the 'Action Taken Report' on the decisions taken in 8th
meeting held on February 6, 2012. The Members present noted the Action Taken Report (ATR).
It was also resolved that —
(i) A Wildlife Squad shall be established at Samuktala under Buxa Tiger Reserve with in March, 2015.
(ii) The Chairman informed that the Hon’ble Chief Minister, West Bengal is very much keen on developing Eco-
tourism in West Bengal. To develop the Eco-tourism in the State, the Hon’ble Chief Minister has constituted
a Eco-tourism Board consisting of three agencies namely a) Forest Department, Govt. of West Bengal,
b) Tourism Department, Govt. of West Bengal & c) Department of Environment, Govt. of West Bengal. It
was resolved that the Member Secretary will issue a letter to all Members of the Board for their concrete
suggestions/ opinions on Eco-tourism Policy for incorporation.
Members raised the issue of large-scale vacancy position in the front level staff in the Forests Department. The
Chairman asked the department to initiate a fresh proposal for filling up of the posts and assured of sympathetic
consideration.

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 Agenda Item No. 3 : To consider and approve the proposal submitted by The Power Grid
Corporation of India Ltd., Jalpaiguri for ‘Construction of 400 KV,
Punatsangchu-I to Alipurduar transmission line (16.39 Ha.)’ through
Buxa Tiger Reserve.
The Board approved the proposal submitted by the Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd., Jalpaiguri for ‘Construction
of 400 KV, Punatsangchu-I to Alipurduar transmission line (16.39 Ha.)’ through Buxa Tiger Reserve after brief
discussion.

Agenda Item No. 4 : To consider and approve the proposal for regularization of 41 acres
of forestland occupied by Indian Army since 1962, which falls within
Jaldapara National Park.
It was resolved in the meeting that the 41 acres of forestland occupied by Indian Army, which falls within Jaldapara
National Park, be transferred to Indian Army in the national interest.
The Members of the Board asked the Member Secretary to approach the Indian army to provide equal measure of
separable military land to the Forest Department in lie of the above said land.

Agenda Item No. 5 : To consider and approve the proposal for construction of new ‘Broad
gauge Railway line by North Frontier Railway from Sevoke in West
Bengal to Rongpo in Sikkim’ passing through Mahananda Wildlife
Sanctuary.
After brief discussion the Board approved the proposal for construction of new ‘Broad gauge Railway line by
North Frontier Railway from Sevoke in West Bengal to Rongpo in Sikkim’ passing through Mahananda Wildlife
Sanctuary,subject to fulfillment of the condition as imposed by National Board for Wildlife i.e. establishment of
Sanctuary under Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, at foreshore of Teesta Barrage Project.

Agenda Item No. 6 : To consider and approve the proposal for setting up of a Sanctuary
(under the provision of Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972) in the lower
Teesta basin.

The Chief Conservator of

Forests, Wildlife (North), West
Bengal informed the Members
that Irrigation Department, Govt.
of West Bengal has submitted
the land schedule of 32 sq. km.
of identified land with maps to
Forest Department, though
NOC is yet to be received.
The Board approved the
proposal for creation of Wildlife
Sanctuary/Conservation
Reserve at Teesta Basin.
Notification for the same shall
be made on transfer of the land
to Department of Forests, Govt.
of West Bengal in pertaining to
the decision made vide Agenda
Item No. 5.
Wild Elephant Pix-30

Agenda Item No. 7 : To consider and approve the proposal for declaration of the District of
Alipurduar as Buxa Biosphere Reserve.
The Board gave its in principal approval to the proposal and asked the Forest Department to organize meetings
involving local people, NGOs, institutions and other stakeholders to discuss and disseminate the concept of
Biosphere Reserve to them.

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Agenda Item No. 8 : To consider and approve the proposal for establishment of a separate
Forest Division as Wildlife (South) Division for Mayurjharna Elephant
Reserve.
Members appreciated and approved the proposal and asked the Member Secretary to move the Forest Department,
Govt. of West Bengal for issuing Notification for its implementation.

Agenda Item No. 9 : To consider and approve the proposal for acclimatization and
acceleration of in-situ breeding of herbivores in Jambu Dwip island
in Sundarban.
The Board approved the proposal for acclimatization and acceleration of in-situ breeding of herbivores in Jambu
Dwip island in Sundarban under the joint collaboration of the West Bengal Zoo Authority with a suggestion to
maintain the number of spotted deer trans located in Jambu Dwip within its carrying capacity. The proposal for
development of the island for ecotourism subsequently was also approved.

Agenda Item No. 10 : To consider and approve the proposal for realignment of the core
zone of the Buxa Tiger Reserve.
The Board approved the proposal of realignment of core/buffer of the Buxa Tiger Reserve. It was resolved that
the shifting of the villages from the core zone of the Buxa Tiger Reserve shall to be done with proper planning and
consultations with stakeholders.

Agenda Item No. 11 : To consider and approve the proposal for Establishment/ upgradation
of regional zoos in each eco-region in the State.
The Board noted and approved the proposal regarding establishment/ up gradation of regional zoos in the
State.

Agenda Item No. 12 : To consider and approve the constitution of Eco-tourism State Level
Committee and other committees with regard to Hon'ble Supreme
Court's Guidelines.
The Board approved the proposal for constitution of Eco-tourism State Level Committee and other committees
for finalization of State Eco-tourism Policy/Strategy for different protected areas in the State. The Committee shall
work in tandem with the State Eco-tourism Board.

Agenda Item No. 13 : To consider and approve the proposal for giving protection to the
Forest Staff under Sec. 197 of CrPC Act, 1973.
The Board approved the proposal of providing protection to all categories of forest staff under Sec. 197 of
CrPC Act, 1973. Member Secretary was asked to initiate action in this regard on immediate basis.The proposal
of engaging prosecutors by the forest divisions for speedy disposal of forests and wildlife cases was also
approved.

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Agenda Item No. 14 : To consider and approve the proposal for Initiation of Wildlife
Research/Survey in major PAs in West Bengal.
The Board approved the proposal for Initiation of Wildlife Research/Survey in major PAs with establishments (as
detailed below) in West Bengal. It was also resolved that fellowship/emoluments of researchers shall be governed
by related rates approved by Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of West Bengal from time to time.

Sl. Name of the Facilities Facilities required/ needed Manpower required Name of the Scheme
No. in the unit (CSS/SP)
1 Wildlife Research Cell, Office of the Researcher’s Chambers, Senior Wildlife Biologist – 1 SP – Nat. Cons.
PCCF, WL & CWLW,WB Computer sets with internet Wildlife Biologist - 1
facility, access to e-journals, Research Attendant- 2
library, etc.

2 Sundarban Research Station, Researcher’s Chambers, Senior Wildlife Biologist – 1 CSS- STR
Canning and Sajnekhali Computer sets with internet Wildlife Biologist - 1
facility, access to e-journals, Research Attendant- 2
library, etc.

3 Buxa Tiger Reserve Research Research Unit (researchers’s Senior Wildlife Biologist –1 CSS- BTR
Station, Damanpur/ Alipurduar (in chambers, computer set with Wildlife Biologist - 1
the office of the FD/BTR) internet facility, access to Research Attendant-2
e-journals, library, etc.

4 Singalila National Park Research Researcher’s Chamber, Wildlife Biologist – 1 CSS- Singalila National
Station, Darjeeling (in the office Computer set with internet Research Attendant- 1 Park and Senchal
of the DFO, Darjeeling Wildlife facility, access to e-journals, Wildlife Sanctuary.
Division. library etc.

5 Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary Researcher’s Chamber, Wildlife Biologist – 1 CSS- Mahananda

Research Station, Sukna. Computer set with internet Research Attendant- 1 Wildlife Sanctuary.
facility, access to e-journals,
library etc.

6 Neora Valley National Park Researcher’s Chamber, Wildlife Biologist – 1 CSS- Neora Valley
Research Station, Lava. Computer set with internet Research Attendant- 1 National Park.
facility, access to e-journals,
library etc.

7 Gorumara National Park Research Researcher’s Chamber, Wildlife Biologist – 1 CSS- Gorumara
Station, Lataguri. Computer set with internet Research Attendant- 1 National Park
facility, access to e-journals, &Chapramari Wildlife
library etc. Sanctuary.

8 Jaldapara National Park Research Researcher’s Chamber, Wildlife Biologist – 1 CSS- Jaldapara
Station, Madarihat. Computer set with internet Research Attendant- 1 National Park.
facility, access to e-journals,
library etc.

Agenda Item No. 15 : To consider and approve the proposal for Establishment of a
specialized elephant healthcare facility at Lataguri in North Bengal.
The Board Member approved the proposal for Establishment of a specialized elephant healthcare facility at a
central location in North Bengal. It was also resolved that post of Elephant Specialist from the Department of
Animal Resource Development to the Department of Forests, Govt. of West Bengal.

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 Agenda Item No. 16 : To consider and approve the proposal for setting up of a Wildlife Crime
Control Unit / Cell at North Bengal and South Bengal.
The Board approved the proposal for setting up of Wildlife Crime Control Unit/Cell (as detailed below) in West
Bengal.

West Bengal Wildlife Crime Control Co-ordination Committee

1. The Principal Chief Conservator of Forests,
Wildlife & Chief Wildlife Warden, West Bengal ……………………………………….… Chairman
2. The Addl. Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, North Bengal …................................… Member
3. The Addl. Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Wildlife, West Bengal ......................… Member-Secretary
4. The Inspector General of Forests ……….................................……………………………... Member
5. The representative of the Customs Department ………................................……………… Member
6. The representative of the Army ………………………...................................………………. Member
7. The representative of the Coast Guard ….…….................................………………………. Member
8. The representative of the Border Security Force …………................................………….. Member
9. The representative of the CISF ………..................................………..……………………... Member
10. The representative of the SSB ………..................................………..……………………… Member
11. The representative of the WCCB ……....................................……….……………………… Member
12. The representative of the Port Trust ………….………..................................……………… Member

West Bengal Wildlife Crime Control Unit – North Bengal

1. The Addl. Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, North Bengal ................................…… Chairman
2. The Dy. Inspector General, CID, State Police ..…………………...............................…….. Member
3. The representative of the Border Security Force ………………...............................……... Member
4. The representative of the SSB ..................................………………..………………………. Member
5. The representative of the CISF ……….................................………..……………….……… Member
6. The representative of the Army ……………..................................………………………….. Member
7. The representative of the Customs Department ...............................……………………… Member
8. The representative of the WCCB …………….…...................................……………………. Member
9. The Chief Conservator of Forests, Wildlife (North) ................................................………. Member-Secretary

West Bengal Wildlife Crime Control Unit – South Bengal

1. The Addl. Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Wildlife ...................................……..… Chairman
2. The Dy. Inspector General, CID, State Police ..................................………………………. Member
3. The representative of the Border Security Force ……................................……………….. Member
4. The representative of the Coast Guard …................................………..……………………. Member
5. The representative of the CISF …………..................................……..……………………… Member
6. The representative of the Army ………..................................……………………………….. Member
7. The representative of the Customs Department ……...............................………………… Member
8. The representative of the WCCB ……………...................................………………………. Member
9. The Chief Conservator of Forests, Wildlife (HQ) …................................................………. Member-Secretary

Man-Elephant Conflict in South West Bengal Pix-31

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 Wildlife Crime Control Cell – North Bengal

APCCF, NB ACF/AWLW, Headquarter Siliguri

Inspector (Police) FR (HQ) FR (APD) Inspector (Police)

DR/Fr,
ASI (P) DR/Fr, Siliguri Old Hasimara/ ASI (P)
Jaigaon

FG, FG, FG, FG, (Vigilance) FG, (Vigilance)

(Vigilance) (Vigilance) (Vigilance) Pashupati/ Kakarvita
Siliguri Raiganj/ Kalimpong Sandakphu
Dalkhola

FG, FG, FG,

(Vigilance) (Vigilance) (Vigilance)
Barobisa Hasimara Banarhat

4 Constables

4 Constables

Wildlife Crime Control Cell – South Bengal

Range Officer, Data DR/Fr.

AWLW, Wildlife Crime Control Unit Management Cell, Saltlake
CCU& DMC

FG

RO, Vigilance Range, RO, Vigilance Range, RO, Vigilance Range, RO, Vigilance Range,
Kolkata (South) Kolkata (North) Kolkata (East) Kolkata (West)

DR/Fr. DR/Fr. DR/Fr. DR/Fr.

FG FG FG FG FG FG FG FG

ASI (P)
Inspector (Police)
4 Constables
ASI (P)

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Agenda Item No. 17 : Any other item/s with the permission of the Chair (Supplementary
Agenda)

Supplementary Agenda No. 1 : To consider and approve the establishment of Wildlife health/
Veterinary care unit/infrastructure in West Bengal.

The State Board for Wildlife approved the proposal (as detailed below) for establishment of Wildlife health/
Veterinary care unit/infrastructure in West Bengal.

Sl. Name of the facility Facility required in the Man power required Status/Remarks
No. unit
1. BTR Wildlife Health Care Well-equipped Vet. Vet. Officer - 1 Existing
Centre, Rajabhatkhawa Hospital & Vet. Assistant - 1
Vet. Van / ambulance
2. JaldaparaNP Veterinary - do - - do - - do -
Health Care Centre,
Madarihat
3. GorumaraVeterinary Health - do - - do - Post of Vet.
Care Centre, Lataguri Elephant Disease
from ARD Deptt. to
be transferred to
Forest Department
for the purpose
4. N B Wild Animals Park Vet. Well-equipped Vet. Vet. Off. (Dy. Dir.) – 1 Under West Bengal
Hospital, Siliguri Hospital, Vet. Assistant – 1 Zoo Authority
Vet. Van / ambulance & Lab. Assistant - 1
Pathological Lab.
5. PN. Him. Zoo Park Vet. Well-equipped Vet. Vet. Officer - 1 Existing under
Hospital, Darjeeling Hospital & Vet. Assistant - 1 West Bengal Zoo
Vet. Van / ambulance Authority
6. Zoological Garden, Vet. Well-equipped Vet. Vet. Off. (Dy. Dir.) – 1 Existing under
Hospital, Alipore, (Kolkata) Hospital, Vet. Officer – 1 West Bengal Zoo
Vet. Van / ambulance & Vet. Assistant – 2 Authority
Pathological Lab. Lab. Assistant - 1

7. STR Wildlife health care Well-equipped Vet. Vet. Officer – 1 Existing

centre, Sajnekali Hospital & Vet. Assistant - 1
Vet. Van / ambulance
8. Sunderban wild animals park, - do - - do - Under West Bengal
Jharkhali Zoo Authority
9. Jhargram Zoo Vet. Hospital, - do - - do - - do -
Jhargram
10. Burdwan Zoo, Burdwan - do - - do - - do -

Supplementary Agenda No. 2 : To consider and approve the proposal for diversion of 38.10
ha.of forest land in favour of the North East Frontier Railway,
Alipurduar under Buxa Tiger Reserve (West) for construction
of New Broad Gauge Railway Line from Hasimara in India to
Toribari in Bhutan.

The Board did not approve the proposal as the proposed construction will disrupt the connectivity/wild animal
corridors and would be detrimental to wildlife and its habitat.

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Additional information :
Shri Joydip Kundu, Member wanted to know the current status of his proposal regarding declaration of Mahananda
Wildlife Sanctuary and Neora Valley National Park as Tiger Reserve.

It was informed that as per the guidelines of the NTCA, areas below 250 sq. km are not preferred for declaration
as Tiger Reserve. Area of the Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary is 158.04 sq. km. and Neora Valley National Park is
159.89 sq. Km. only and have not been proposed to be declared as Tiger Reserve. Hence, the proposal was not
placed before the Members for discussion.

The meeting ended with a vote of thanks to the Chair.

Poaching of Rhino and Elephant during 2014-15 :

A total of 6 (six) Rhinos had been killed by poachers during 2014-15. The following incidents of poaching took
place at the following Protected Areas.

¾ Jaldapara Wildlife Division –

i) On 14.04.2014 : A Male Rhino was Poached at JP-5 Compartment, Jaldapara North Range.
ii) On 11.08.2014: A male Rhino was poached at BD-6 Compartment , Kodalbasti Range.
iii) On 14.08.2014 : A male Rhino was poached at JP-5 Compartment, Jaldapara North Range.
iv) On 21.01.2015 : A male Rhino was poached at Mendabari – 4 Compartment , Chilapata Range.
v) On 07.02.2015 : A female Rhino was poached at JP-5 compartment, Jaldapara West Range.

¾ Gorumara Wildlife Division –

vi) On 16.10.14 : A sub-adult male Rhino was poached at Dhupjhora-1b compt.

Horns were not recovered in any of the above cases.

Three incidents of poaching of elephants had been occurred during this period in West Bengal.

i) 18.12.2014 : A carcass of male tusker was detected at MKT-1 Comptt. of Marakhata Beat under South Rydak
Range under Buxa Tiger Reserve (East). Both the tusks were found missing, trunk was separated from the
body. A bullet was recovered from the area beneath the skull of the carcass. The death was a consequent to
fire arm injury.

ii) 20.03.2015 : A carcass of male tusker

was detected at Nimati-6 Comptt.
under Nimati Range under Buxa Tiger
Reserve (West) Division. It is also
a case of poaching and tusks have
been taken away by the miscreants
by chopping the frontal part of the
head.

iii) 22.03.2015 : A carcass of male tusker

was found at Checko-4 Comptt. under
Checko Beat of East Damanpur
Range under Buxa Tiger Reserve
(West) Division. The elephant died
due to bullet (dart made of iron piece
and bamboo stick) and tusk is pulled
off. So there is no chopping sign at
trunk region. Recovered Bullet from Elephant carcass at
Buxa Tiger Reserve Pix-32

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Setting up of Wildlife Crime Control Cells in North and South Bengal
A proposal was submitted to the Principal
Secretary, Forest Department, Govt. of West
Bengal vide Memo No. 74/WL/2W-601/14
dated 07.01.15 in accordance with the
advise of Wildlife Crime Control Bureau,
MoEF, GOI vide their letter No. 10-27/
WCCB/2014/Part-I/No.5-14/1801 dated
14.11.14 and Forest Department, letter No.
2547-For/FR/O/11M-35/14 dated 18.12.14
respectively in connection with setting up
of “Wildlife Crime Control Unit” in West
Bengal, especially at North Bengal and
South Bengal in order to control poaching
and illicit wildlife trafficking.

In this context, proposal of constitution

of State level Inter-Agency Coordination
Committee on combating wildlife crime
in West Bengal along with formation of Tree-top Watch Tower (TONG) at Bishnupur (Bankura) Pix-33
Wildlife Crime Control Cells in North and
South Bengal was placed before the State
Board for Wildlife for approval.

West Bengal State Board for Wildlife has approved the constitution of Wildlife Crime Control Cells in North and
South Bengal in their 9th meeting on 10th February, 2015.

Proposal for Creation of Wildlife (South) Division in South Bengal

Every year Elephants (around 120–135
at present) migrate in the State of West
Bengal from Dalma forest of Jharkhand.
Normally these elephants enter in our
state from the border of Jharkhand near
Kankrajhore forest in the month of July and
leave this state in the month of February/
March of next year. During their prolonged
stay in this part of the state (more than 9
months) these elephants move around in
the districts of Paschim Medinipur, Purba
Medinipur, Bankura and Purulia.
For scientific management of these
elephants Govt. of West Bengal issued
a Notification Vide No. 3040-For. 11B-
19/2000 dated Kolkata the 24th October,
2002 declaring 414 Sq. Km of forest
area as “Mayurjharna Elephant
Reserve” falling in the districts of Purulia,
Bankura & Paschim Medinipur. Govt. of
India gives assistance under centrally
Musth Makna in Midnapore Forest Pix-34
sponsored scheme – Elephant Project
for management and development of the
Elephant Reserve.

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The high quality forest of Mayurjharna Elephant Reserve needs to be managed by a single Wildlife Division as
against the fragmented current management practice in which three DFOs manage it, thus holistic approach has
been lost. It will improve the quality of forest and will become a better elephant habitat as has been experienced
in North Bengal where many protected areas carrying capacity has improved once they were bought in active
wildlife management. A proposal to this effect had already been moved by Chief Wildlife Warden, West Bengal in
the year 2006.
Now it was felt necessary to create a full-fledged Wildlife Division in South Bengal for managing Mayurjharna
Elephant Reserve and also to deal with the extensive Human-Elephant Conflicts arising in this part of the state.

West Bengal State Board for Wildlife has approved the constitution of Wildlife (South)
Division in their 9th meeting on 10th February, 2015 covering the Mayurjharna Elephant
Reserve.
District Division Forest Area (in Sq. km.)
Purulia Kangsabati (South) 156.12
Paschim Midnapore Jhargram 214.40
Bankura Bankura (South) 83.71
Total 454.23

Three elephants killed due to train accident during 2014-15 :

Elephants are being killed by train
accident reported frequently from across
the country. In West Bengal also three
elephants have been killed by the speeding
train during 2014-15. On 01.07.14, two
elephants died on the spot by the collision
with Army Special Train near Madhu Tea
Garden in between Kalchini and Hasimara
Railway Station, Godamdabri Beat,
Hamiltonganj Range, Buxa Tiger Reserve
(West) Division. One elephant was also
reportedly killed at Tejpal, Bishnupur,
Bishnupur-I Beat, Bishnupur Range under
Panchet Division which was collided with
Goods Train on 23.12.14. During 2013-14,
Wild Elephant Crossing Railway Line Pix-35
thirteen elephants were killed by collision
with the train.

Teesta Nature Conservancy (Bird Sanctuary) :

In consonance with Office Memorandum of
the Ministry of Environment & Forests, Govt.
of India vide Order No.J-12011/20/936-
IA-IA.L dated 09.09.1994 direction had
been given to notify and develop the
foreshore area of Teesta Barrage as a Bird
Sanctuary. Accordingly, the idea to create
Teesta Nature Conservancy was taken up.
An area of 43 sq KM (approx) has been
identified for the purpose of developing the
area as a habitat for migratory birds. The
said matter is treated as an environmental
obligation by Teesta Barrage authorities.
An area of 1408.8979 Hectares will be
considered for declaration of Teesta
Conservation Reserve. Yellow Breasted Bunting in Siliguri Wetland Pix-36

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Tranquilization and rescue of Wild Animal in West Bengal :
Wildlife administration in West
Bengal is actively involved in
rescue and rehabilitation of
wild animals. From the straying
incidences of tigers in the
Sundarbans to the rescuing of
Gangetic porpoises from the
river-banks and relocation of
wild animals from the urban
set-up and returning them to
their original habitat in the
rightful wilderness, all constitute
regular day-to-day activity of
the Wildlife Wing of Forest
Directorate in West Bengal.
To ameliorate the man-animal
conflict in Kolkata, the Wildlife
Wing maintains a rescue squad
in the ‘Transit Facility for the
Rescued Wildlife’ at Salt Lake Treatment of Wild Elephant at Medinipur Pix-37
in Kolkata. Other territorial / wildlife divisions also perform similar functions within their designated jurisdictions.
The rescued animals are temporarily housed at the rescue centres and are subsequently rehabilitated to the wild
after medical treatment.
The Wildlife Wing (HQ) of
Forest Directorate, Govt. of
West Bengal always render
their help to control critical man-
animal conflict situation in other
division when required. Problem
arising from Common Langur
attack sometimes develop mass
agitation in suburban areas. In
several occasions, expert team
from Wildlife (HQ) successfully
captured problem Langur after
tranquilization in Howrah and
North 24-Parganas Division
during 2014-15 and were able
Treatment of Porcupine Pix-38 to subdue the agitation.
Expert from Wildlife (HQ) was also deputed for rescue of abundant elephant calf in Kharagpur Division during end
of February 2015. The elephant calf was successfully tranquilized and rescued and sent to Jhargram Mini Zoo for
necessary treatment and care.
In another incident help of tranquilizing team was short by the Animal Resources Development Department, Govt.
of West Bengal for tranquilizing and capture of two problem Ox (bulls) which attack and injured several people near
Krishnanagar area of Nadia District. Team from the Wildlife (HQ) safely tranquilized those bulls. Sending them to
cattle pound for proper care and saved common people from the terror of attack.

Death of Radio-collared Tigress at Sundarbans :

A tigress which was captured in sick condition on 04.03.13, wilded in sajnekhali & Netidhopani and released on
15.08.14 in the wild after recovery of health condition and radio-collared, was found dead at Pirkhali-7 of SWLS
Range under STR on 17.03.2015 and the same was disposed off at Netidhopani after following the protocols of
the NTCA. The cause of death is generalized septicemia as per Post Mortem report.

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Visit of dignitaries :
Hon’ble Chief Minister Smt.
Mamata Banerjee visited
different protected areas
of West Bengal during
2014-15. His Excellency
Governor of West Bengal
Shri M. K. Narayanan visited
different Protected Areas of
North Bengal during 2014-
15. Hon’ble Minister in-
Charge, Forests and other
Hon’ble MPs and MLAs of
West Bengal also visited
different PAs during 2014-
15. High Level Committee of
Bangladesh National visited
North Bengal during 2014- Hon’ble Chief Minister Smt. Mamata Banerjee at Hollong, Jaldapara National Park
Pix-39
15.
Delegation of Power :
Power delegated to the Forest Officers under Wildlife (Protection) 1972 has been revised for this state and
Notifications published accordingly.

Revised power delegated to the officers

Sl. No. Notification No.
Sec 4 & 5 under WL(D) Act, 1972 (as amended upto date)
2379-For/FR/O/11M-98/13
1 All territorial DCF and DFOs as ex-officio Wildlife Wardens.
dated 25.11.2014
2380-For/FR/O/11M-98/13 Chief Conservator of Forests/ Conservator of Forests as ex-officio
2
dated 25.11.2014 Deputy Chief Wildlife Wardens.
2381-For/FR/O/11M-98/13 Addl. Principal Chief Conservator of Forests as ex-officio Additional
3
dated 25.11.2014 Chief Wildlife Wardens.
2382-For/FR/O/11M-98/13 All territorial ADFOs as ex-officio Assistant Wildlife Wardens and all
4
dated 25.11.2014 territorial Forest Rangers, DR/Fr., Forest Guards.
In this connection, a meeting
of the Wildlife Wardens, West
Bengal, held on 11.05.2015 in
the Conference Hall of Office of
the Principal Chief Conservator
of Forests, Wildlife & Chief
Wildlife Warden, West Bengal,
Bikash Bhawan, 3rd Floor,
Salt Lake, Kolkata. The PCCF,
WL & CWLW mentioned that
the Govt. orders regarding
delegation of powers under the
Wildlife (Protection) Act to the
different level forest officers
having territorial jurisdiction
have been issued. The
CWLW, West Bengal asked
all the Wildlife Wardens to use Workshop on delegation of power under Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 Pix-40
different powers delegated to them with utmost care.

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Sighting and rescue of rare animals in West Bengal during 2014-15 :
On 21.01.15 and 22.03.15 STRIPED HYENA
was sighted at Baguidi monza under Kotshila
Range and Matha Mouza under Matha Range
respectively, under Purulia Division. Sighting
of SLOTH BEAR was reported from Ghante
mouza under Jhalda Range under Purulia
Division. Direct sighting of TIGERS are
reported on 19.10.14 at RTG-5 Comptt., Pana
Range, on 29.10.14 at Pan-1 Comptt., East
Rajabhatkhawa Range and 15.12.14 at Pan-4
Comptt., Pana Range in Buxa Tiger Reserve.
LEOPARD CATS were frequently sighted at
Buxa Tiger Reserve. DOLPHINS and FISHING
CATS are regularly sighted in Sundarbans.

Himalayan Ghoral Pix-41

Details of the animals rescued in West Bengal during the year 2014-15, are as follows :
Sl. No. Species Number Sl. No. Species Number
1 Bird 961 20 Elephant 10
2 Snake 912 21 Rhino 1
3 Turtle 11128 22 Leopard 13
4 Tortoise 1260 23 Tiger 1
5 Monitor Lizard 74 24 Gaur 5
6 Jackal 22 25 Hyena 1
7 Monkey 84 26 Nilgai 2
8 Langur 196 27 Sambar 1
9 Jungle Cat 24 28 Barking Deer 19
10 Fishing Cat 9 29 Spotted Deer 10
11 Leopard Cat 5 30 Hog Deer 6
12 Civet 316 31 Crocodile 4
13 Hedge Hog 1 32 Dolphin 3
14 Porcupine 1 33 Otter 2
15 Pangolin 5 34 Wild Boar 3
16 Chameleon 30 35 Mongoose 9
17 Gecko 49 36 Bengal Fox 1
18 Badger 3 37 Indian Wolf 1
19 Squirrel 1 Total 15173

Rescue of Hawk Pix-42 Rescue of Porcupine Pix-43

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 Chapter 3 :
Conservation Schemes & Projects &
Ecodevelopment Activities in West Bengal

Swamp Deer in Jaldapara National Park

Pix - 44

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 Budget 2014-15 of Wildlife Wing
Scheme Division Target District
Physical Financial Physical Financial
Wildlife (HQ) Construction of RCC Jetty, 11194152.00 Construction of RCC Jetty, 10925285.00
Darjeeling WL anti-poaching Barrack 23344612.00 anti-poaching Barrack 23116340.00
Gorumara WL etc., POL & Hiring charges 7976000.00 etc., POL & Hiring charges 7976000.00
of Vehicle, M.Boat, etc., of Vehicle, M.Boat, etc.,
Jaldapara WL 38915399.00 35911771.00
Sinking of Deep Tubewell, Sinking of Deep Tubewell,
Buxa Tiger Reserve (East) Excavation of Sweet Water 14017188.00 Excavation of Sweet Water 13690296.00
State Plan Buxa Tiger Reserve (West) 10134249.00 9611726.00
Pond, Purchase of Solar Pond, Purchase of Solar
24-Parganas (South) Street Light, Publicity & 24329800.00 Street Light, Publicity & 23275924.00
24-Parganas (North) awareness programme, 1000000.00 awareness programme, 1000000.00
Sundarban Tiger Reserve Supply of feed & Vet. care 7318200.00 Supply of feed & Vet. care 3189313.00
for captive animal, Maint. of for captive animal, Maint. of
Total-SP 138229600.00 128696655.00
Fencing, etc. Fencing, etc.
Wildlife (HQ) 250000.00 150000.00
Darjeeling WL 5191236.00 5131569.00
Gorumara WL 7829100.00 5598100.00
Jaldapara WL 3763400.00 3763400.00
Buxa Tiger Reserve (East) 11932500.00 10910991.00
Buxa Tiger Reserve (West) 11861000.00 10676626.00
Darjeeling Forest Division 10147346.00 1047700.00
Kurseong Division Plantation, Payment of 934700.00 Plantation, Payment of 34700.00
Jalpaiguri Division compensation, Creation 470000.00 compensation, Creation 470000.00
24-Parganas (South) of Protection Camp, 19156189.00 of Protection Camp, 18542662.00
Centrally Sundarban Tiger Reserve Earthen Dam, Search light, 49117250.00 Earthen Dam, Search light, 36135381.00
Sponsored Batteries, fire crackers, etc. Batteries, fire crackers, etc.
Baikunthapur Division 260000.00 260000.00
Schemes & Engagement of skilled & Engagement of skilled
Raiganj Division labourers for elephant 350000.00 labourers for elephant 350000.00
Jhargram Division depredation, operating cost 379000.00 depredation, operating cost 379000.00
Kharagpur Division of wildlife squads 370000.00 of wildlife squads 370000.00
Panchet Division 772400.00 772400.00
Medinipur Division 240000.00 240000.00
Purulia Division 589000.00 589000.00
Nadia-Murshidabad Division 50000.00 50000.00
Bankura (North) Division 510000.00 510000.00
Bankura (South) Division 50000.00 50000.00
Total-CSS 124223121.00 96031529.00
Darjeeling WL Plantation works, Aware- Plantation works, Aware-
ness and active association ness and active association
in protection against in protection against
poaching and illicit felling poaching and illicit felling
19000 19000
FDA of timber, Establishment of timber, Establishment
and management of and management of
decentralised nurseries, decentralised nurseries,
etc. etc.
Total-FDA 19000 19000
Soil & water conservation, 544000.00 Soil & water conservation, 433751.00
Plantations, Organizing Plantations, Organizing
Buxa Tiger Reserve (East) Training programme, Training programme,
RKVY/SFDA 2453630.00 2453680.00
Various eco-development Various eco-development
24-Parganas (South) activities in fringe villages, activities in fringe villages,
etc. etc.
Total-RKVY 2997630.00 2887431.00
Raising seedlings for Raising seedlings for
24-Parganas (South) nursery, Improvement of nursery, Improvement of 16679014.00
16679014.00
stocking of old plantation, stocking of old plantation,
Const. of pond, Const. of Const. of pond, Const. of
MGNREGS
24-Parganas (North) waterhole, Improvement of 1788981.00 waterhole, Improvement of 1622076.00
Road, Const. of sausage Road, Const. of sausage
work, Const. of Pucca work, Const. of Pucca
Total-NREGS Jampoi, etc. 18467995.00 Jampoi, etc. 18301090.00

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 Budget 2014-15 of Wildlife Wing

Scheme Division Target District

Physical Financial Physical Financial

Tiger Buxa Tiger Reserve (East) 15672781.00 13660934.00

Various Development Various Development
Conservation
works in Sundarban and works in Sundarban and
Foundation
24-Parganas (South) Buxa Tiger Reserve 7508419.00 Buxa Tiger Reserve 7360925.00
Trust
Total-TCFT 15672781.00 13660934.00
Afforestation and Afforestation and
Gorumara WL regeneration, habitat 12166470.00 regeneration, habitat 12166470.00
Buxa Tiger Reserve (East) improvement, infra- 3995000.00 improvement, infra- 3884239.00
13th Finance
structure maintenance structure maintenance
Commission Sundarban Tiger Reserve 4796000.00 4796000.00
and development, and development,
reduction of man-animal reduction of man-animal
Total-13thFC conflict, etc. 20957470.00 conflict, etc. 20846709.00
Darjeeling WL 1738900.00 257600.00
24-Parganas (South) Habitat improvement, 613160.00 Habitat improvement, 613160.00
CAMPA
etc. etc.
Total-CAMPA 2352060.00 870760.00
Darjeeling WL 17107000.00
Gorumara WL Watershed development, 12521750.00 Watershed development, 12521429.00
RIDF
Buxa Tiger Reserve (West) Plantation, Nursery, etc. 4092000.00 Plantation, Nursery, etc. 3952736.00
Total-RIDF 33720750.00 16474165.00
Darjeeling WL 20582000.00 18593300.00
Gorumara WL 16800000.00 11802361.00
Jaldapara WL Housing for economically 22200000.00 Housing for economically 13056112.00
Geetanjali
weaker section weaker section
Sundarban Tiger Reserve 36439200.00 33868800.00
Total-Geetanjali 96021200.00 77320573.00
Darjeeling WL 23595.00
Gorumara WL 159250.00 159250.00
IFM Plantation, Nursery, etc. Plantation, Nursery, etc.
Buxa Tiger Reserve (West) 344500.00 344500.00
Total-IFM 527345.00 503750.00

Blue Crab at Sundarban Pix-45

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Major Eco-Development & other activities of Wildlife Wing, during 2014-15

A Plantation
1 Plantation work (Creation)

2 Plantation work (Maintenance)

3 Plantation work (Advance work)

4 Canopy opening

B Road & Bridges

1 Construction of Road
Grass Fodder Plantation at Buxa Pix-46
2 Maintenance of Road

4 Construction of bridge

5 Construction of RCC bridge

6 Improvement of Patrolling Path

7 Vented causeway constructed through hume pipe

8 Repair and maintenance of kuccha road

9 Construction of culvert

C Water & Soil Moisture Conservation Structures

1 Creation & maintenance of Wallow pool

2 Creation & maintenance of Pond

3 Digging of ringwell

4 Construction of Bore well

5 Construction of boulder/sausage
structure for road/embankment
protection

6 Construction of Water drain

7 Construction of water harvesting

structure
Fodder Plantation at Buxa Pix-47
8 Construction of earthen embankment

9 Construction of water storage

10 Creation of waterholes

11 Desilting of waterholes

12 Digging of minor irrigation shallow / dugwell

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D Protection Works
1 Creation of firelines

2 Creation of observation
line

3 Maintenance of
firelines

4 Improvement of
observation point

5 Development of glade

6 Creation of salt lick

7 Supply of micro
nutrient at salt lick

8 Construction of
boundary pillars

9 Improvement of Salt Lick at Jaldapara Pix-48

protection camp

10 Construction of protection wall

11 Erection of Power Fencing

12 Chain link fencing with RCC Pillar

13 Solar panel for anti-poaching Camps &

Barracks

14 Construction of watch tower

15 Cleaning of bushes

16 Construction of Hand
packed wall

17 Construction of
Pallisade wall

18 Making of iron cage for

transportation of wild
animal

19 Maintenance of anti-
straying barricade

20 Hiring of mechanized
boat

21 Purchase of solar lights Power Fencing at Bankura (Barjora) Pix-49

& batteries

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22 Hiring of patrolling
boats

23 Hiring tow launches

24 Purchase of solar
plates for field camp

25 Construction of jetty

26 Repairs of jetties

27 Petty repairs of
accommodation boats

28 Nylon net fencing on

village forest interface

29 Maintenance of nylon
net fencing
Construction of Jetty, Sundarban Pix-50
30 Purchase of launch for patrolling
purpose

31 Establishment of floating check posts

32 Establishment of protection camp

33 Renovation of watch
tower

34 Compound fencing
maintenance

35 Compound fencing
erection

36 Iron rod fencing

37 Construction of Brick
pavement

38 Construction of
Irrigation channel

40 Creation of fire watcher

Watch Tower, Mendabari Pix-51

41 Laying of pugmarks impression pad for
continuous monitoring of tigers & co-
predators and other animals

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E Eco-development Activities

1 Drinking water facilities for EDC

villagers

2 Equipment for cottage

industries under eco-
development activity

3 Providing bee keeping

materials for apiculture
among EDCs

4 Distribution of high
yielding Milch Cows
among EDCs

5 Distribution of cooking
gas to EDC members

6 Supply of horticulture
seedlings to villagers

7 Construction of low Brick Path, Sundarban Pix-52

cost toilet in EDC villages

8 Installation of pump set in fringe villages

9 Supply of sal plate

stitching machines

10 Supply of paddy
thrasher machines

11 Construction of sales
centre for FPC/EDC

12 Construction of training
unit centre

13 Construction of jompoi

14 Sinking of deep tube

wells

15 Renovation of village
schools

16 Construction of Sinking of Deep Tube Well, Sundarban Pix-53

sanitary latrine

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 17 Repair/reconstruction of damaged forest
village huts

18 Construction of
community halls

19 Organising Medical
camp

20 Organising Vaccination
camp

21 Distribution of saline
resistant paddy seeds

22 FPC and SHG training

23 Purchase of Power
tiller

24 Development of Eco
Centre
SHG Meeting, Sundarban Biosphere Reserve Pix-54

F Buildings

1 Construction of building

2 Construction of barrack

3 Petty repairs to
buildings

G Awareness
Programmes

Awareness of general public

through tourism, setting
up hoarding, distribution
of posters and hand bills,
organizing Nature Camps,
street drama, Quiz contest,
Sit & Draw in connection Awareness in Kolkata to Stop illegal trade on Wildlife Pix-55

with Wildlife Day, cartoon contest among

students and cartoon exhibition, display of
publicity material, etc. has been done.

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 Chapter 4 :
Eco-tourism

Nature Trail at Buxa Tiger Reserve

Pix - 56

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 Eco-tourism

List of Forest Rest Houses under Wildlife Wing

Sl. Name of FRH Booking done Contact details

No. by
1 Buxaduar
2 Jainty Annex II
3 Hatipota Buxa Tiger
Reserve East 03564-256005
4 South Rydak Division
Eco-tourism Camping Facility at Nimati Pix-57
5 Silbungalow
6 Kumar gram
7 Rajabhatkhawa Main
8 Leo House, Rvk.
Buxa Tiger
9 Raimatang Reserve West 03564-255129
Division
10 Rangamati
11 Nimati
12 Ban Mayuri Range Officer, 9734115144 /
West Damanpur 9800264388 /
Range 9933675008
13 Sukna FRH
Bichabhanga Pix-58
14 Sukna ANNEX
Darjeeling WL
15 Latpancher FRH 0354-2257314
Division
16 Rambi FRH
17 Sandakphu FRH
18 Gorumara FRH 03561-220017
Gorumara WL
03561-222233
19 Chapramari FRH Division
(Fax)
20 Chilapata FRH
21 Kodalbasti FRH
22 Nilpara FRH
23 Kunjanagar Eco Cottage Jaldapara WL Mendabari Jungle Camp Pix-59
Division
24 Mendabari Jungle Camp
03582-227185
25 South Khairbari Eco-
Cottage
26 Lankapara FRH
27 Hollong Tourist Lodge WBTDC (online)
& Jaldapara WL
Division
28 Parmadan FRH 24-Parganas
033-25520968
(North)
29 Bakkhali FRH
24-Parganas
30 Namkhana FRH 033-24799032
(South)
31 Golghar Bonnie Camp Hollong Tourist Lodge Pix-60

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Gorumara Rhino Camp, Ramsai Pix-61 Forest Rest House in Sandakphu, Pix-62
Singalila National Park

Dhupjhora Pix-63 Festival of Tribal Forest Village Pix-64

Tiger Lodge at Rajabhatkhawa, Buxa Pix-65 Tribal Dance (Rava) Forest Village Pix-66

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Buxa Tiger Reserve (BTR), the only tiger reserve in the whole of Khangchendzonga circuit is an important
biodiversity hotspot situated between Bhutan Himalayas and the riverine plains of Assam surrounded by Tea
Gardens and green villages.

BTR was constituted in the year 1983, and became the 15th Tiger Reserve of the Country. The total area of the
Reserve is 760.87 km2. Jainty is situated on the bank of river Jainty, the scenic view is mind boggling. The place
has a rich variety of flora and fauna. From the colourful migratory birds to the fierce predators, it is the home to a
varied species of animals and unique plants.

Get a glimpse of the Asian Elephant, Tiger, Gaur, Wild Boar, Sambar, Leopard Cat, Leopard, Indian Civet, Palm
Civet, Wild Dogs, Malayan Giant Squirrels, Mongooses, Regal Python, Chinese Pangolin, Hispid Hare, Hog Deer,
Barking Deer, etc. Many of the animals are endangered species while some are endemic to the region.

Buxa Duar – Historical ruins of Buxa Fort is also a major attraction. The fort is about 3 Kms from the nearest road
head. The trekking to fort passes through virgin forested hills and is full of scenic beauty.

Mahakal Cave – This ancient Lord Shiva’s pilgrimage site lies in Bhutan. Every year thousands of pilgrims visit
this place.

Jainty Forest Rest House

The forest rest house, popularly known as

Jainty Forest Bungalow was established in the
British era during 1910. Initially it was a one
room wooden bungalow that provided support
to the forest functionaries. In 1983 the forest
of Buxa was declared as Tiger Reserve and
with this change in the status of Buxa Forest,
the bungalow also underwent a moderate
restructuring into a 2 room FRH during mid
nineties. Subsequently with the pressure of
greater delegation & mobilization of forest
Jainty Forest Rest House Pix-67
personnel it was further converted into a 3 room
FRH during 2009-10. Unfortunately during
2012 the heritage bungalow was destroyed by
an accidental fire due to short circuit. In 2014
the Govt. actively considered for reconstruction
of the rest house at BTR and 4 room Forest
Rest House was rebuilt at the cost of Rs. 60
lakhs. The bungalow overtook the Jainty river,
which is geographical partition between the
Bhutan hills and the Indian mainland, located
in beautiful scenic surrounding. Benefits which
will be generated through eco-tourism, to be
utilised for the development of local community
(JFMC) through Buxa Tiger Conservation
Foundation Trust.
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Tourist visits during 2014-15 :
Name of Eco-tourism site Number of tourists visited during 2013-14 Revenue earned
(PA / Zoo / Eco-Park / NIC, etc.) (in Rs.)
Indian Foreigner
Singhalila National Park 8726 1732 1492320.00
Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary 3983 21 151700.00
Nature Interpretation Centre, Sukna 1033 34 36540.00
Eco-tourism, Senchal Wildlife Sanctuary 968 271278.00
Buxa Tiger Reserve (West) Division 50900 34 4966603.00
South Khairbari Eco-Park 47357 496843.00
Elephant Riding-Jaldapara 9118 277 553065.00
Car Safari+Student-Jaldapara 27123 192 1345281.00
Trolley Line 2807 143082.00
Day visit+Student 5603 1 278941.00
Kunjanagar Eco Park 89098 1754957.00
Kodalbasti Car Safari 671 9 367470.00
Kodalbasti Elephant riding 311 21 965800.00
Chilapata Jungle Safari 6515 18 394500.00
Nilpara Eco Cottage 16 5000.00
Jaldapara National Park 4682 19 284743.00
Lataguri Eco-tourism 37579 324 1583850.00
Kulik Santuary 17297 717080.00
Rasik Beel 18980 94900.00
Rasomati Eco Park 5080 79615.00
Kholta Eco Park 53222 266110.00
Tekonia Eco Park 19400 97000.00
Dhupjhora Elephant Camp 2848 51 389880.00
Kalipur Eco-Village 1661 12 225600.00
Rhino Camp at Gorumara 1234 2 165600.00
Horn Bill Nest 350 43605.00
Panjhora Wilderness Camp 948 98280.00
Murti Cottage 282 286820.00
Mouchuki 317 32370.00
Murti Tent 167 16335.00
Neora Valley National Park (Lower Noera Range). 451 12480.00
Neora Valley National Park (Upper Noera Range) 1867 23 40413.00
Gorumara National Park (Day Visitors) 43573 80 1072422.00
Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary (Day visitors) 10194 4 183636.00
Ramnabagan Mini Zoo, Burdwan 114610 560300.00
NIC, Birbhum 1500 25 286385.00
Bethuadahari Wildlife Sanctuary 69340 693436.00
Jhalda, Matha & Ajodhya 831 2158002.00
Sundarban Tiger Reserve 171962 3711 18287700.00
Raidighi 17546 1688940.00
Ramganga 2229 313710.00
Matla 8636 720830.00
Baruipur 12863 379650.00
AFR, 24-Pgns(S) 668 225920.00
Bhagabatpur 29153 287546.00
Bibhutibhushan Wildlife Sanctuary 17795 1161185.00
Total 921494 6590 45677723.00

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Rates of entry fees, accommodation charges, facilities and other charges:

RATES OF ENTRY FEES, ACCOMMODATION CHARGES ETC. IN ALL PROTECTED AREAS, NATURE PARK AND
ECO-TOURISM SPOTS EFFECTIVE FROM 01/10/2013 IN WEST BENGAL
Sl.
Location Item Rate (Normal) Rate (Online)
No.
1. Entry Fee (Age > 5 yrs .) (Children of Age less than 5 yrs FREE) * Same rates are applicable for foreigners
(a) Adults 60.00 100.00
(b) Student (In group of minimum 20 students with 10.00 -
For All Protected Areas
application form head of the institution)
(c) Foreigner 200.00 300.00
2. Entry Fees for Vehicles (only petrol driven vehicles will be allowed)
For All Centres Light Vehicle/Medium 250.00 -
3. Car Parking (for Picnic spots only)
(a) Two Wheeler 10.00
For All Centres (b) Light Vehicle/Medium 50.00
(c) Heavy Vehicle 250.00
4. Picnic Spot Charge
(a) Picnic Spot & Charge for Infrastructure (Per 5.00
Spot) Incl. Cleaning Services + Drinking Water (per head)
For All Centres Supply
(b) Temporary Shed & Charge for Infrastructure / 200.00
Per Shed
5. Boating Charge (if provided)
For All Centres Boating (20 Minutes/Per head) 50.00
6. Elephant Ride / Bullock Cart Ride
Bullock cart ride - per cart per person 100.00
For All Protected Areas Elephant Ride Per Head 600.00 800.00
For foreigner 1000.00 1500.00
7. Water Craft
Luxury Watercraft (Any craft with AC facilities) (per 5000.00
For Sundarban Biosphere trip) (for more than 30 persons)
Reserve Launch (per trip) 600.00
Bhatbhati / Motor boat 350.00
8. BLC
For Sundarban Biosphere Launch (For BLC Registration) 1000.00
Reserve Motor Boat (For BLC Registration) 450.00
9. Guide Charges
For North Bengal 200.00 350.00 for
certified guide
For Sundarban Biosphere 350.00 500.00 for
Reserve & South Bengal certified guide
Entry fee for vehicle and person 15000.00
shall be charged separately for
dedicated guides retention annual
charges
Elephant Camp visit per person For indian 50.00
For foreigner 200.00
Safari ride Per person 100.00

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ECO-TOURISM SPOTS EFFECTIVE FROM 01/10/2013 IN WEST BENGAL
Sl.
Location Item Rate (Normal) Rate (Online)
No.
10. Fees for Shooting
(a) Fees for entry of vehicles to the protected areas 2000.00
or the Forest Rest Houses and its premises
for Feature Film, shooting Documentary Film
making etc. per Vehicle / day
(b) Camera Charges
(i) Documentary Film per Camera / Day
For All Protected Areas 1. Govt. Sponsored 2000.00
2. Private 10000.00
(ii) Television Serial per Camera / Day / Feature
Film
1. Govt. Sponsored 3000.00
2. Private 25000.00

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Zoos in West Bengal
Torsa River, Steppe Eagles at C.C. Line, Kodalbasti

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 Recognition Status of Rescue Centres /Deer Park / Zoos
in West Bengal
Sl.
Name Division / District Status CZA’s letter no.
No.
1. Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Darjeeling Division Recognized upto 31.07.2015 19-20/92-CZA(325)(Vol. IV)
Zoological Park (M)-186, dt. 13.07.2011
2. North Bengal Wild Animal Park, Jalpaiguri Relocation of Kunjanagar For.Deptt., Govt. of WB’s
Siliguri Eco-Park, Jalpaiguri to North Letter No. 2372-For/O/
Bengal Wild Animal Park, Siliguri N/11-M-71/2013 dt. 21.11.14
approved by the CZA & CZA F.No.22-64/2004-
CZA(461) (AK)/7287, dt.
10.06.2015
3. South Khairbari Leopard Jaldapara Wildlife Recognized upto 30.09.2015 F.No. 22-63/2004-CZA(462)
Safari & Rehabilitation Centre, Division (M)/3635 dt.26.09.2013
Coochbehar
4. Bochamari Gharial Rescue Centre Coochbehar Division Recognized upto 31.10.2014 F.No.22-88/2004-CZA(499)
and Deer Park/ Rasik Beel (M)/2615, dt.12.04.2013
5. Animal Rescue Kangsabati (North) Recognized upto 31.12.2015 F.No.22-71/2004- CZA(457)
Centre, Surulia Division (M)/1959 dt.31.12.2012
6. Adina Deer Park, Adina, Malda Malda Division Recognized upto 31.03.2009 F.No.22-49/04-CZA(489)(M),
dt.21.02.2007
7. Ramnabagan Deer Park Burdwan Division Recognized upto 31.12.2015 F.No. 23-67/2004-CZA(473)
(M)/1961, dt.31.12.2012
8. Kumari Kangsabati Deer Park, Bankura (South) Recognized upto 30.04.2016 F.No.19-224/93-CZA(322)
Bonpakuria, Bankura Division (M)/4612, dt.09.04.2014
9. West Bengal Snake Park & 24-Parganas (North) Recognized upto 31.08.2013 F.No. 19-66/93-CZA (313)(M),
Laboratory, Badu (Private) Division dt.11.08.2008
10. Garchumuk Deer Park Howrah Division Recognized upto 31.12.2015 F.No. 23-3/97-CZA (382)
(M)/2828, dt.16.05.2013
11. Pugmarks – pfa. Santiniketan Birbhum Recognized upto 31.12.2015 F.No.22-2/2005-CZA (494)(M),
Rescue Centre (Private) dt.31.12.2012
12. Alipore Zoological Garden, Kolkata Recognized upto 31.07.2015 F.No.19-45/92-CZA (328) (Vol.
Kolkata IV) (M), dt.23.07.2010
13. Marble Palace Zoo (Private) Kolkata Recognized upto 30.04.2015 19-81/93-CZA(316)(M)/4622,
dt. 09.04.2014
14. Calcutta Snake Park (Private) 24-Parganas (North) Recognized upto 30.04.2013 F.No.19-59/93- CZA(314)(Vol-
III)(M), dt. 13.04.2011
15. Jhargram Mini Zoo Jhargram Division Recognized upto 31.01.2017 F.No.19-204/93-CZA(321)
(Vol.I)(M)/4101 dt. 07.01.2014
16. Nature Park, Taratola Road, Kolkata Recognized upto 30.04.2015 F.No.22-54/2004-CZA(493)
Kolkata (Private) (M)/4621 dt. 09.04.2014
17. Jharkhali Satellite Zoo 24-Parganas (South) Approval of CZA to act as a F.No.19-45/92-CZA(328)(Vol.
Division satellite facility for the Alipore IV)(M) dt. 10.02.2010
zoo
18. Wild Animal Transit facility, Kolkata Does not required recognition F.No. 22-52/2004-CZA(490)
Saltlake, Kolkata from CZA as the Centre is used (M), dt.16.05.2008 & this office
for Transit facility of wild animals No. 1457/WL/2W-266/08 dt.
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 Information on Zoos in West Bengal during 2014-15
Ramnabagan Mini Zoo, Burdwan (Inventory as on 31.03.2015)
Species Male Female Unsexed Total
Rosy Pelican 1 1 - 2
Adjutant Stork 1 - - 1
Spotted Deer 28 36 - 64
Chowsinga 1 - - 1
Pea-fowl 1 5 - 6
Sloth Bear 1 1 - 2
Crocodile 1 - - 1
Rhesus Monkey 2 5 - 7
Bonnet Monkey - 1 - 1
Owl - - 1 1
Bazas - - 6 6
Star Tortoise - - 18 18
Parakeets - - 8 8

Deul Enclosure, Burdwan (Inventory as on 31.03.2015)

Species Male Female Fawn Total
Spotted Deer 20 32 3 55

Kumari Kangsabati Deer Park, Bonpukuria (Inventory as on 31.03.2015)

Sl. No. Species Male Female Unsexed Total
1. Spotted Deer 14 24 12 50

Marble Palace Zoo (Inventory as on 31.03.2015)

Sl. No. Species Male Female Unsexed Total
1 Birds 77 89 2 168
2 Four horned Antelope 4 3 0 7
3 Common Langur 1 1 0 2
4 Rhesus Macaque 1 1 0 2
5 Stump Tailed Macaque 1 1 0 2
6 Bengal Porcupine 1 1 0 2
7 Giant Malabar / Indian Squirrel 2 3 0 5
8 Barking Deer 7 7 0 14
9 Spotted Deer 3 6 0 9
10 Star Tortoise 1 1 0 2

Rasikbeel Mini Zoo (Inventory as on 31.03.2015)

Purpose
Sl. No. Species Age (approx) & Sex Acquired / procured from Display / rescue /
treatment / transit, etc.
1. Peahen-7 Nos. M-3, F-4
2. Leopard-4 Nos. F-4
3. Python-2 Nos. U-2 Various locations within
Rescue/Transit.
4. Gharial-7 Nos. M-2, F-5. Cooch Behar District
5. Spotted Deer-66 Nos. M-33, F33
6. Sambar-6 Nos. M-3, F-3

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Jhargram Mini Zoo (Inventory as on 31.03.2015)
Purpose
Acquired / procured from
Sl. No. Species Sex Display / rescue / treatment /
(Source)
transit, etc.
1 Indian Peacock Male Jhargram Divn. Display
2 Fishing Cat Male Kharagpur Divn. -do-
3 Indian Python Undetected Kharagpur Divn. -do-
4 Monitor Lizard Undetected Kharagpur Divn. -do-
5 Crocodile Undetected Kharagpur Divn. -do-
6 Spectacled Cobra Undetected Kharagpur Divn. -do-
7 Monocellate Cobra Undetected Kharagpur Divn. -do-
8 Russell’s Viper Undetected Jhargram Divn. -do-
9 Tokay Gecko Undetected Kharagpur Divn. -do-
10 Kaleej Pheasant Male-1, Female-1 -do-
11 Golden Pheasant Male -do-
12 Red jungle fowl Female -do-
13 Hawk Female Not known -do-
14 White Rumped Vulture Female Jhargram Divn. -do-
15 Lesser adjutant stork Undetected Haldia Range -do-
16 Red breasted Pheasant Undetected -do-
17 Alexandrine Parakeet Undetected -do-
18 Rose ringed Parakeet Undetected -do-
19 Exotic Parakeet Undetected -do-
20 Hill Myna Undetected Wild animal rescue & -do-
21 Black headed Munia Undetected transit facility centre, Salt -do-
22 Spotted Munia Undetected Lake, Kolkata -do-
23 Finch Undetected -do-
24 Cockatiel Undetected -do-
25 Malabar Pied Hornbill Undetected -do-
26 Spotted Deer Undetected Jhargram Divn. -do-
27 Rhesus macaque Male-4 Female-2 Not known -do-
28 Common langur Male-3 Female-2 -do-
29 Jungle cat Jhargram Divn. -do-
30 Bengal Fox Male-1 Female-1 -do-
31 Indian Porcupine Jhargram Divn. -do-
32 Indian wolf Male-1 Female-3 Jhargram Divn. -do-
33 Striped Hyena Male-1 Female-1 Kharagpur Divn. -do-
34 Common Palm Civet Female -do-
35 Nilgai Female Birbhum Divn. -do-
36 Asian elephant (Calf) Female Kharagpur Divn. -do-
37 Star Tortoise Undetected -do-
Wild animal rescue &
38 Spotted pond turtle Undetected -do-
transit facility centre, Salt
39 Tricarinate Hill Turtle Undetected -do-
Lake, Kolkata
40 Indian soft shell turtle Undetected -do-
41 Sloth bear Female Jhargram Divn. -do-
42 Emu -do-

Jhargram Mini Zoo (Inventory as on 31.03.2015)

Purpose
Acquired / procured from
Sl. No. Species Number Display / rescue / treatment /
(Source)
transit, etc.
1 Spotted Deer 106 Nos. Acquired Display
2 Black Buck 1 No. Acquired -do-
3 Peacock 4 Nos. Acquired -do-
4 Porcupine 2 Nos. Acquired -do-
5 Marsh Crocodile 1 No. Acquired -do-
6 Turtles of different types 983 Nos. Seized / Released -do-

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