MANAGEMENT PLAN OF

WADHAVANA WETLAND

PROJECT PERIOD
Five Years

PREPARED BY
Shri D.F.Gadhavi, GFS
Dy. Conservator of Forest,
Wildlife Division, Vadodara

UNDER THE GUIDANCE

Dr. K.Sasikumar, IFS
Conservator of Forest,
Wildlife Circle, Vadodara

UNDER THE DIRECTION

Shri. Shyamal Tikadar, IFS
Pri. Chief Conservator of Forest,
Wildlife, Gujarat State, Gandhinagar.

Department of Forest, Gujarat

September, 2019
 MANAGEMENT ACTION PLAN FOR WADHAVANA WETLAND
VADODARA DISTRICT, GUJARAT STATE

1. DESCRIPTION OF THE SITE

1.1. LOCATION:-
Wadhavana Irrigation Tank is located near Wadhavana village of Dabhoi
Taluka of Vadodara district. It is approx. 45 kms away from Vadodara city on
Vadodara-Dabhoi-Chhotaudepur state highway. The nearest town is Dabhoi on
Vadodara-Rajpipla road. Dabhoi town is approx. 15 kms away from Wadhavana
wetland.

1.2. AREA:-
Wadhavana Irrigation Tank wetland was constructed in the year 1909-10
for irrigation purposes. It is an earthen dam structure of approx. 8.5 kms length
covering an approximate area of 579 ha. Water storage capacity of this wetland
is approx. 500 MCFT at FSL level.

1.3. ALTITUDE:-
Situated in more or less plain area of Vadodara district, the wetland has an
altitude of approx. 160 Mts. above MSL.

1.4. CLIMATIC FEATURES:-

1.4.1 Climate:-
The climate of the region is characterized by a hot summer and general
dryness. The year may be divided into three seasons. The period from March to
mid-June is summer season. South-West monsoon season commences from 15
June to end of September. The winter season starts from December and ends in
February. A detailed account of climatic conditions like temperature, rainfall,
wind and humidity are as follows.

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1.4.2. Temperature:-
Depending upon the seasons, there is very wide variation in maximum
and minimum temperatures. During the hot season, the temperatures rise
gradually from March to May. Thus, May is regarded as the hottest month of the
year with maximum daily temperature rising upto 44oC and even 45oC and
minimum temperature falling down to 20oC. The difference between day and
night temperature is also considerably high. With the advent of monsoon by
June, the temperature begins to fall down and in July-August, the weather
becomes mild. The season starting from December to February experience
winter conditions. During the cold season the minimum temperature falls down
to 7oC and maximum temperature reaches upto 24oC in January. When snow
falls on high hills of Himalayas, the area experience quite chilly conditions.

APPROXIMATE MONTHLY TEMPERATURE DATA

Sr. No. Month Average Temperature (oC)
Maximum Minimum
1 January 24.0 7.0
2 February 29.5 10.5
3 March 31.9 15.0
4 April 34.8 21.9
5 May 38.5 20.2
6 June 40.4 29.4
7 July 39.7 31.0
8 August 32.7 26.8
9 September 31.0 26.8
10 October 34.4 27.4
11 November 36.4 26.2
12 December 33.3 21.10

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1.4.3. Rain fall:-
Almost entire annual rainfall is received from South-West monsoon
during June to September. Only occasional unseasonal a few showers may occur
in winter (November to February) and at times during summer (April-May). In
general, rainfall is erratic and irregular, consisting of few heavy showers
interspersed with long spells of drought. Total rainfall varies widely from year
to year. The monsoon prevails highest in July-August and maximum rainy days
are also recorded in these months. Taking average of last 15 years, average
annual rainfall recorded is 953 mm and average number of rainy days is around
47.

1.4.4. Winds:-
Winds are generally light in the post monsoon and winter season and
increase in intensity during summer and monsoon season. General direction of
wind is from the West or South-West from April to September. During summer
season, hot dry desiccating winds and dust storms blow on many days and the
entire period is uncomfortable. Cyclonic winds occur occasionally during
summer months causing mild damage to trees. Further, the winds are strong
during rains and pre-monsoon period with wind speeds reaching to 20 kms. to
40 kms. per hour during April to August. Pre-monsoon and Post-monsoon gales
are common.

1.4.5. Humidity:-
The climate remains generally dry in most of the period of year. The
relative humidity is high during monsoon and in July-August it reaches upto 70
to 90%. In other seasons the weather is dry with humidity reading below 20% in
the evening and reaching upto 40% in mornings during February to May.

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1.5. LAND USE PATTERN IN THE CATCHMENT:-
Main source of water for Wadhavana wetland was Jojwa head works at
Jojwa village located at approx. 65 kms to the south east of Vadodara city in
Chhotaudepur taluka. Jojwa head works is on Orsang river which as area of
approx. 1150 sq. kms as its catchment spread over Chhotaudepur taluka of
Chhotaudepur district as well as area of western parts of Alirajpur district of M.
P. State. Major parts of the catchment area mainly comprises tribal area of north
east Gujarat and western M.P. State having traditional agriculture and animal
husbandry practices. Estimated land use pattern of the area is 25% agriculture,
40% forest, 15% pasture lands and 20% area as Government wastelands. The
area is comparatively backward in economic as well as industrial growth and
main sources of livelihood of local people are Agriculture and Animal
husbandry augmented by collection of non-timber forest produce.

1.6. SOURCES OF INFLOW AND OUTFLOW OF WATER:-

Main source of water for Wadhavana tank was from Jojwa head works at
Jojwa village which is approx. 20 kms NE from the tank. Total catchment of this
irrigation tank is spread over approx. 1150 sq. kms (approx. 20% of which lie in
M.P. State). It is drained by 5 major outlets (canals) having a total gross
command area of 8815 ha. But, now a days since last 3 to 4 years this source of
inflow is Narmada canal. At any time this source is available on payment base
too.

1.7. FLORA:-
Important plant species identified at Wadhavana wetland with their
scientific name and family as well as remarks for their occurrence, etc. are
annexed here to as Annexure - 1. As listed out in the annexure, as many as 81
species of higher plants and 5 species of algae and diatoms are identified in
Wadhavana wetland.

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1.8. FAUNA:-
Important species of fauna including major animal groups like birds,
reptiles, mammals, invertebrates, etc. are provided as Annexure - 2.

1.9. HUMAN POPULATION DIRECTLY DEPENDENT ON

WADHAVANA WETLAND:-
Wadhavana wetland was basically an irrigation tank fed through Jojwa
head work on Orsang river having a storage capacity of 500 MCFT at FSL level.
Now a day Narmada canal is the main source of water for this irrigation tank. It
is well connected through a good canal. Nature of Sardar Sarovar dam water is
available any time. It is drained by five major outlets for irrigation. It has gross
command area of more than 8800 ha spread over 25 villages which depend on
this wetland for irrigation purposes. Apart from this, people of Wadhavana and
nearby villages practice fishing in this wetland.

1.10. CULTURAL AND INDIGENOUS PRACTICES OF WETLAND

RESOURCE UTILISATION:-
Apart from irrigation and fishing purposes, the Wadhavana tank is being
used by local people for drawing drinking water, for washing clothes, as source
of drinking water for their cattle, etc. No other cultural or indigenous uses are
known for this wetland.

1.11. EXISTING CONSERVATION MEASURES TAKEN:-

The area is patrolled continuously by local staff of forest department to
minimize poaching of birds. Protection needs to be strengthened along with
other conservation measures. Conservation measures/ activities taken up since
last five year are as following.
- Planting
- Ipomea removal

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- Mounds
- Stand Parching
- Census
- Awareness Program
- Upgrading wetland
- Camps
- Training to staff
- Eco Development activities
1.12. RESEARCH NEEDS:-
The Wadhavana wetland is an important wetland representing one of the
richest refuge for migratory as well as local and local migratory birds. Inspite of
its richness and importance, it has not attracted attention of academicians for
carrying out research their-in. Research and monitoring of the area in following
fields is required to be carried out.
1. Biodiversity study of the area.
2. Anthropogenic pressure and its effects on the resource.
3. Monitoring of physical changes such as quality and quantity of
water retained, etc.
4. Monitoring changes in vegetation, its causes and effects.
5. Monitoring changes in wild life populations.
6. Monitoring wildlife health and diseases.
7. Migration patterns, territoriality and home ranges.
8. Changes in wildlife behavior etc.

2. PROBLEMS / THREATS:-

1. The area adjoining the wetland does not have adequate tree cover for
perching, roosting and nesting of the birds.

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 2. During March to May, the wetland dries up. At this time, the upper
portion of wetland becomes totally dry because of which the birds
concentrate in smaller pockets in the lower regions.
3. There are a few instances of poaching of birds.
4. Regulation of fishing activities by specifying the size of fishing nets.
5. Maintaining optimum water levels (4 - 10 ft).
6. Invasion of Ipomea and other obnoxious weeds needs to be controlled.

3. MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES:-
3.1 SHORT TERM OBJECTIVES:-
Short term objectives for Wadhavana wetland are:
(1) Provide protection to birds and other wildlife against poaching and
disturbances.
(2) To prevent further degradation of the wetland due to invasion of
weeds, siltation, etc and to improve it through removal of unwanted
weed growth, silt etc.
(3) To maintain optimum water level suitable for birds and improve the
habitat by tree plating etc measures.
(4) To organize local people through creating awareness for conservation
of this important resource.

3.2 LONG TERM OBJECTIVES:-

(1) Preservation and improvement of this wetland ecosystem to provide
ideal habitat for Avifauna.
(2) To conserve the genetic diversity of the area by improving and
ameliorating the habitat with special emphasis to the rare and
endangered species.
(3) Eco-development works for the rural community living around the
sanctuary and reducing man-wildlife conflicts.

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 (4) To provide and build up scientific database through organization of
research. To develop facilities for specialized studies and research for
naturalists, scientists and research workers in the field of wildlife
biology, ecology, zoology, botany, ornithology, nature conservation and
related subjects.
(5) To inculcate love and reverence for wildlife, bird life and nature
amongst people and especially the younger generation through nature
education, etc.
4. STRATEGIES FOR ACHIEVING THE OBJECTIVES:-

4.1 PROTECTION:-
(1) To improve protection through organizing local people in a society for
preservation and conservation of this wetland.
(2) To provide sufficient manpower to guard for this wetland.
(3) Constructing of eight observation towers (small structures) for the visitors
to use them. The bird watching will be allowed from these eight points
(4) To make conscious efforts to minimize pesticide contamination in water
in the adjoining agriculture fields. In long term the efforts will be to
minimize pesticide contamination in the catchment of this wetland.

4.2 WATER MANAGEMENT, HABITAT RESTORATION AND

IMPROVEMENT MEASURES:-
(1) Removal of Ipomea (Weed) growth from the wetland areas.
(2) Excavation of channels in the upper regions of the wetland and putting
this soil as a mound in the nearby area so that the upper areas will also
have water in the channels and birds may use the habitat throughout the
wetland.
(3) Tree planting in the adjoining areas for more perching, roosting and
nesting sites for the birds.

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(4) Survey of catchments area and planning afforestation wherever needed.
Planting of fruits species on the peripheries of the agriculture fields of the
adjoining villages.
(5) Improvement of the link road from state highway to the wetland and
connecting to observation towers (viewing centers).
(6) To maintain minimum water level in the wetland.
(7) To introduce suitable aquatic plants to attract more number of birds.
(8) To introduce suitable species of fishes useful as food to birds.

4.3 SOCIO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF STAKE HOLDERS:

(1) Training locals for eco-tourism and to develop local expertise in bird
watching so that the educated youth may benefit by the development of
this wetland.
(2) Eco-development of nearby villages.
(3) To have more public awareness for the Wadhavana wetland by attracting
birds lovers to develop as it a eco-tourism center. This will help the local
villagers by generating employment for providing services to the visitors
coming for bird watching in the area. This will help in generating some
income for the local villagers. This will also help in reducing the hunting
of birds by the poachers.
(4) Interaction with fishing community and training them about fishing
methods which are better and safer for the flora and fauna of the wetland.

4.4 RESEARCH, MONITORING AND EVALUATION:-

(1) A continuous monitoring is required. The data available should be

collated with data of neighboring water bodies and with other water
bodies collected during same period. It should be analysed constantly to
evaluate changes, if any.

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(2) Research, monitoring & evaluation for the wetland on following topics.
(a) Biodiversity study of the area.
(b) Anthropogenic pressure and its effects on the resource.
(c) Monitoring physical changes such as quality and quantity of water
retained etc.
(d) Monitoring changes in vegetation, its causes and effects.
(e) Monitoring changes in wild life populations.
(f) Monitoring wildlife health and diseases.
(g) Migration patterns, territoriality and home ranges.
(h) Changes in wildlife behavior etc.

4.5 PUBLIC AWARENESS AND EDUCATION:-

(1) Environment education programme for the people of the adjoining areas.
(2) Interaction with fishing community to educate them about better and safer
methods of fishing.
(3) To organize nature education camps for different target groups at
Wadhavana to educate target groups regarding its importance.
(4) Arranging awareness campaigns periodically to boost perceived value of
this resources.

5. FINANCIAL ESTIMATES:-

Financial estimates for various activities to be undertaken for five year i.e.
from the year 2014-15 to 2018-19 is Rs.510.85 lakh. Details of various
activities, their yearwise phasing and financial requirement for the same are as
per Annexure-3
An amount of Rs.80.25 lakh is proposed for the year 2014-15 for various
activities to be undertaken as per recommendations of wetland committee.

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6. A PROPOSAL FOR THE DECLARATION OF RAMSAR SITE
This Wetland is appropriate for Ramsar Site. A proposal for declaration/
sanction has been sent to the authorities, & the details are as follows.
6.1. PHYSICAL FEATURES OF THE SITE:
Describe, as appropriate, the geology, geomorphology; origins - natural or
artificial; hydrology; soil type; water quality; water depth, water permanence;
fluctuations in water level; tidal variations; downstream area; general climate,
etc.
Origin: Wadhavana Wetland is non-forest area located in biotic province 4B
Gujarat Rajwada in Semi Arid Biogeographical Zone of the country as per the
classification of Pawar & Rogers W II 1988, Dehradun. It is one of the eight
wetland sites of Gujarat declared in 2004.
Geology: The soil of lake is mixed black cotton with clay and abundance of
organic matter and also calcareous kankar sporadically. Partly the area is also
comprising alluvial track.
Water: Depth of the wetland varies from area to area, as the wetland is quite big
and maximum depth is nearly 5.00 m. The water availability is perennial in
nature. The area gets rainwater drained from eastern and western regions
mainly. The irrigation department is filling the water from the Orsang River &
Narmada Canal for irrigation purpose. The water storage capacity of the
Wetland is estimated around 500 MCFT. Physico chemical analysis is shown in
table:4.
Table:4.
Sr. No. Observation Upper Surface Lower Surface
1 PH 7.81 + 0.09 7.8 + 0.09
2 Total Solids (T) 9.83 + 1.42 8.3 + 1.25 ppm
3 Total Suspended Solids (TSS) 5.78 + 0.89 ppm 5.2 + 0.83 ppm
4 Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) 4.1 + 0.63 ppm 2.9 + 0.48 ppm
5 Total Hardness (TH) 171 + 6.85 ppm 144 + 6.26 ppm
6 Alkalinity 574 + 38.53 ppm 522 + 38.59 ppm
7 Acidity 89 + 7.49 ppm 78 + 5.88 ppm
8 Dissolved Oxygen (DO) 12 + 0.37 ppm 12 + 0.39 ppm

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Water permanence: Sometimes, in summer months Wadhavana wetland dries
up partially for a very small period. However, during good rainfall year, water
remains till next season. Water availability is almost perennial in nature.
General Climate: Rainfall of the area ranges from 700 mm. to1200 mm.
approximately, with a temperature range of 8 C to 45 C. Wind velocity is
normal and very conducive for the birds' habitat.. The year is divided into four
seasons. The winter season is short from December to January is followed by
summer from March to July. South Westerly monsoon sets during late June and
lasts till August – September. The period between October to December is the
post-monsoon period, which is a salubrious season. The winter are mild and the
summer is severe. Particularly after October till mid-February the season is light
winter to light summer and that is the reason of birds availability in abundance
in this particularly period. Even the migratory birds from Europe and latin
American countries.

6.2. PHYSICAL FEATURES OF THE CATCHMENT AREA:

As stated above physical features of the wetland's catchment area is quite
wast, receiving rainfall from the eastern and western side mainly.

6.3. HYDROLOGICAL VALUES:

Describe the functions and values of the wetland in groundwater recharge,
flood control, sediment trapping, shoreline stabilization, etc.
It is an irrigation reservoir commanding 8815 ha of vast agriculture land
covering 25 villages. Ground water table is quite high i.e. 100 to 150 ft. and
richly recharged by the wetland water. With its irrigation all the three seasonal
crops like wheat, rice, millet, cajan, mung & other pulses and also good
vegetable production are cultivated.

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6.4. WETLAND TYPES:-
a) Presence:
Circle or underline the applicable codes for the wetland types of the
Ramsar “Classification System for Wetland Type” present in the Ramsar site.
Descriptions of each wetland type code are provided in Annex I of the
Explanatory Notes & Guidelines.
Marine/coastal: A • B • C • D • E • F • G • H • I • J • K • Zk(a)

Inland: L • M • N • O • P • Q • R • Sp • Ss • Tp Ts • U • Va •
Vt • W • Xf • Xp • Y • Zg • Zk(b)

Human-made:1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 • 9 • Zk(c)
b) Dominance:
List the wetland types identified in a) above in order of their dominance (by
area) in the Ramsar site, starting with the wetland type with the largest area.
6>P> Ss
Water storage area> Seasonal/intermittent freshwater lake>Seasonal/intermittent
saline/brackish/alkaline marshes/pool.

6.5. GENERAL ECOLOGICAL FEATURES:

Provide further description, as appropriate, of the main habitats,
vegetation types, plant and animal communities present in the Ramsar site, and
the ecosystem services of the site and the benefits derived from them.
Habitat types:
(i) Deep open water habitat 
(ii) Shallow open water habitat 
(iii) Emergent aquatic vegetation
(iv) Muddy habitat
(v) Bank land 
(vi) Cultivation in surrounding area 
(vii) Fallow land in surrounding area 
(viii) Wood land habitat
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 Vegetation types: As per the survey conducted by M.S.University, Baroda with
association of forest department, important species are shortlisted which are
good habitat for the migratory and local birds. All the three canopy species are
quite distinguishable .

Main Tree species: The surrounding is covered by different type of spp. like
Syzygium crimini (Jamun), Ficus virens, Oxystelma esculentum,
Pithocolobium dulce, Tamarindus indica, Mangifera indica, Tecomella spp.,
Azadiracta indica (Neem), Eucalyptus, Prosopis juliflora, Leucaena
leucocephala (Subabul) etc
i. Middle canopy: Dendrocalamus strictus (Bamboos), Pandanus tectorius

(kevada), Ficus virens (piple), Ficus bengalensis (Vad), Ficus racemosa

(udumbar), Manilkara hexandra (rayan), etc

ii. Ground cover : A good number of grasses, lantana, ipomea etc are plentily

covering the area. The banks and the submergence area is having algaes like

Spirogyra spp, Oscilltoria spp, Nitella spp, Anabena spp, Nitzschia, (diatoms)

and lichens which are the good food for the birds.

iii. Cultivation area: In agricultural area surrounding the wetland, paddy,

wheat, gram and cotton, cajanus are grown. While the surrounding area of

cultivation are also having sufficient tree covering providing good perching

sites.

iv. Faunal Diversity: Faunal diversity particularly of insect variety are quite

rich and abundantly available. The insect diversity are from the Phyllum

arthropoda viz. order-Odonata, Orthoptera which includes grass hoppers &

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 crickets, order-Hemiptera, Coleoptera, Diptera etc. These insects are making

a good source of food for the insectivores.

It is also observed that nearly seven types of fishes are available in the

wetland. The detail information is given in table.5.

Table:5.
Sr. No. Local Name Zoological Name Family
1 Rohu/ Rohi Labio rohita Cyprinidea
2 Katala Catla catla
3 Mringal Cirrhinus cirrhosus Cirrhinus
4 Grass carp Ctenopharyngodon idella Cyprindae
5 Zinga Micro rosenburgy
6 NA Wallago attu
7 NA Mystus shingala

v. Plantation: Eco-development Centre established for the tourist is covered by

Plantation by planting 184 plants of 11 sp. in 2007-08 & 1120 plants of 16
sp. in 2009-10 free space available around the boundary is covered by 7254
plants of 13 sp. in 2009-10. Status of birds in each category as on 2013-14 is
shown in table.6.
Table:6

Sr. No. Catagory No. of Species No. of Birds Percentage

1 2 3 4 5
1 Extinct (EX)
2 Critically Endangered (CR)
3 Endengered (E)
4 Vulnerable (V)
5 Near Threatened (NT) 6 2029 6
6 Data Deficient (DD)
7 Rare/ Accidental (R)
8 Others (O) 93 34559 94
GRAND TOTAL 99 36578 100

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6.6. NOTEWORTHY FLORA:
Provide additional information on particular species and why they are
noteworthy (expanding as necessary on information provided in 14, Justification
for the application of the Criteria) indicating, e.g., which species/communities
are unique, rare, endangered or biogeographically important, etc. Do not include
here taxonomic lists of species present – these may be supplied as
supplementary information to the RIS.
Almost all the representative spps of this area aresufficiently available. As
many as 81 important plant spp are identified around the wetland and 5 spp of
algae and diatoms are recorded and are in abundance.

6.7. NOTEWORTHY FAUNA:

Provide additional information on particular species and why they are
noteworthy (expanding as necessary on information provided in 14. Justification
for the application of the Criteria) indicating, e.g., which species/communities
are unique, rare, endangered or biogeographically important, etc., including
count data. Do not include here taxonomic lists of species present – these may
be supplied as supplementary information to the RIS.
The wetland is enjoying sufficiently large number of avian fauna diversity
of 125 belonging to more than 60 genera and 28 families out of which nearly 33
spp. are migratory in nature and majority 11 spp. are resident migratory. The
mamalians are comprising of hanuman langur (Samnopithicus entilus), monkeys
and fruits bats are in abundance. Reptiles, Lizards, spiders are also available.
Butterflies, Moths and fire flies are imparting charming colours to the wetland.

6.8. SOCIAL AND CULTURAL VALUES:

a) The area is quite rich in agriculture production which are comprising all
the three seasonal crops. Granary, pulses and vegetables are cultivated richly

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and yielding rich earning to the farmers. As the area is well connected by
highways, so the area is modernly developed.
b) Culturally it can be stated that the area does not have any history of
wildlife crimes. Even the surrounding farms are not having any problem with
the birds. In the Nature Education Camps, it is emphasised that birds are the
good natural control of the pests and the insects. Moreover it is experienced that
the villagers are quite convinced about this natural control and not harming the
birds.

6.9. LAND TENURE/OWNERSHIP:

a) within the Ramsar site:
The wetland which is quite big pond, is a revenue land and under the
administration of the Irrigation department. The irrigation department which is
also under the state government having good harmony with the forest
department. But actually, wetland policy at the national level is not binding and
forceful by & large by which other departments particularly irrigation
department owns the responsibility of maintaining or conserving the wetlands.

b) in the surrounding area:

The surrounding area is under revenue department comprising human
habitation, farmlands etc and they are dependent on wetland for getting the
irrigation. Up till now there is no friction with the nearby dwellers with the
forest department which is taking care of conservation measures for the wetland.
6.10. CURRENT LAND (INCLUDING WATER) USE:
a) within the Ramsar site:
The water is supplied through canals for irrigation purposes. After March-
April when the birds are quite few in number, the fishes are harvested by the
fishery department. The fishery department are releasing fingerlings of fishes in
the monsoon season for increasing production of the fish. When the bird season
from Monsoon period - July to March - April, the fishing is not allowed by the
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fishery department as well as by the forest department. So there is no
disturbance for the birds and fishing.
b) in the surroundings/catchment:
The surrounding area is under revenue department comprising human
habitation, farmlands etc. Particularly the farmlands in the surrounding are quite
fertile and yielding good dividends to the farmers which are taking all three
crops round the year as the agriculture area is totally irrigated.

6.11. FACTORS (PAST, PRESENT OR POTENTIAL) ADVERSELY

AFFECTING THE SITE’S ECOLOGICAL CHARACTER, INCLUDING
CHANGES IN LAND (INCLUDING WATER) USE AND
DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS:
a) Within the Ramsar site:
When the pond is partly dried in some portion of the wetland, grasses are
abundantly available on which the nearby domestic cattle graze the area. Though
the pond is perennial source of water, so partly a small portion is having threat
of illegal grazing.
b) in the surrounding area:
Illegal grazing, supplying of water for irrigation, use of pesticide and
chemical fertilities do pose some adverse effect to the ecology of the wetland,
however application of organic farming is suggested as a remedial measure
which is to be motivated and necessary inducement like training, incentives and
financial supports should be provided.
Actually irrigation is not required upto February or so, after the monsoon, so
disturbance due to irrigation supply is much less. Similarly grazing in the pond
is not possible due to water-filled pond, during the period of bird visits i.e. Oct.
to Feb.

6.12. Conservation measures taken:

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a) List national and/or international category and legal status of protected
areas, including boundary relationships with the Ramsar site:
Actually major conservation measures are not required. Except some
minor measures are to be taken for birds habitat improvement and facilitating
the ecotourism.
Mound making in the corner of the pond where water is shallow should be
adopted to meet the semi-terestrial habitat of the birds. The plants which can
withstand water logging condition like jamun, Ficus spp., Accacia nilotica, A.
auriculiformis etc are required to be planted more for improving perching
habitat of birds on the trees. In the surroundings of the pond, a good chunk of
land is available for planting. so nearly 5000 fruit species can be planted.
Removal of the alien plant species is also to be done regularly.

b) If appropriate, list the IUCN (1994) protected areas category/ies which

apply to the site (tick the box or boxes as appropriate):

Ia ; Ib ; II ; III ; IV ; V ; VI 

c) Does an officially approved management plan exist; and is it being

implemented? Yes

Approved Annual Plan of Operation for wetland management

conservation is operative.
d) Describe any other current management practices:
 Implementation of Centrally Sponsored Scheme on Wetlands of National
Importance of (New name of Wetland Project Scheme) National Plan for
Conservation of aquatic Eco-system (NPCA) by Government of India for
the 5 years commencing since 2005-06.

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  Ecotourism activities include maintaining interpretation center, watch
towers, nature trails, signage, board, walks and walking tracks to
minimize negative impacts on birdlife and habitat are already constructed
which are in the use.

 Annual water bird Surveys and census is done by the staff, NGO, M.S.
University students.

 In order to generate mass awareness about the importance of the wetland

ecosystem, Nature Education camps are regularly conducted at
Wadhavana during winter largely involving the school children, NGO’s
and village communities. Eco- Development Committee is already made
which is doing the works like handling cafeterias, guiding etc. and are
earning too.

 Small eco-development works like hand pump installment, guiding for

improving the agriculture etc are implemented. Checkdem making
required for further progress of the area.

 Research and monitoring programs for studying the biodiversity and

chemical analysis of water of the pond is on hand in association with the
M.S. University, Baroda.

6.13. CONSERVATION MEASURES PROPOSED BUT NOT YET

IMPLEMENTED:
e.g. management plan in preparation; official proposal as a legally
protected area, etc.
The wadhavana wetland is basically irrigation pond which supplies water
for irrigation for the crops taken round the year. Irrigation Department is taking
care of filling the pond as well as supply of water through canals, however
protection measures particularly for almost 9 months from June-July to March/
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April to the fallowing year is taken care by forest department. Around the pond
small chunk of the area is taken up under the plantation for the birds habitat
improvement. However a large area which can have around 5000 tree plants of
spp. like Syzygium cummini (Jamun), Ficus virens, Oxystelma esculentum,
Pithocolobium dulce, syzygium cumini (Jamun), Pandanus odoratissimus
(kevada), Cordia wallichii (Gunda), Ficus virens (piple), Ficus bengalensis
(Vad), Ficus racemosa (udumbar), Manilkara hexandra (rayan),
Anthocephalus cadamba (Kadamb), tecomella, Pithocolomn dulce, Ficus
religiosa (Pipal), Zizyphus mauritiana (Bore fruits) species can be planted.
Within the pond certain species for the habitat improvement for the birds

can be planted prior to the monsoon. And also, planting of the fruit species in

the surrounding area can imrove the habitat.

Presently small mounds 5 to 10 in numbers are constructed which attracts

substantial number of birds and fulfil the semi terrestrial habitat requirement of

the birds. Actually big mounds are required to be constructed for the proper

habitat improvement, which will definitely facilitated a good number of birds for

the perching habit. This will also suffice the facility providing proximity with a

safe distance to visitors besides augmenting the ecotones in the wetland.

6.14. CURRENT SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND FACILITIES:

e.g., details of current research projects, including biodiversity monitoring;
existence of a field research station, etc.
M.S.university of Baroda has taken up a biodiversity study research
project for the wetland which narrates about the biodiversity i.e. algae, fungi,
hydrophytes and water chemical analysis of water etc. It is of three years.
However there is no long duration scientific research project for the wetland
which can be thought of subject to long term planned management.

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6.15. CURRENT COMMUNICATIONS, EDUCATION AND PUBLIC
AWARENESS (CEPA) ACTIVITIES RELATED TO OR BENEFITING
THE SITE:
e.g. visitors’ centre, observation hides and nature trails, information
booklets, facilities for school visits, etc.
The Wadhavana wetland has a provisions of eco-tourism centre having
lodging & boarding facilities. Three watchtowers namely, Wadhavana, Simaliya
and Manjrol are available for citing of birds. Small interpretation centre is also
provided for orienting the public towards the awareness generation. Nature
education camps for school students are conducted regularly. Natural trails for
reaching to the birds proximity with a safety distance, are provided along the
banks of the pond. .Small booklet for identification of birds and creating
awareness is available at the eco-tourism centre and also a pamphlet is available
at the ecotourism centre for ready reference to the general information. about
birds. Binaculers and telescope facility are provided to the visitors. Nearly one
lakh visitors are visiting to the site every year. Particularly on holidays. Good
congregation of visitors is witnessed. However limited facilities of the lodging
& boarding for tourist and bird watchers can be augmented and upgraded on the
availability of funds.

6.16. CURRENT RECREATION AND TOURISM:

State if the wetland is used for recreation/tourism; indicate type(s) and
their frequency/intensity.
The Wadhavana Wetland is an important eco-tourism destination in

Gujarat particularly for nearby districts, even it is included in the list of tourism

destination by the district administration and becoming popular at state level. It

is a popular destination for many domestic and foreign birdwatchers.

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Accommodation of 5 furnished rooms with attached toilet facilities are available

for the tourists. The restaurant facility is also available at government rates

which is run by Eco-development committee, comprising of poor people of

Wadhavana village. The clean water facility is also provided round the clock.

Garden is developed with more then 100 trees, shrubs & flowers with small

children play ground, which is additional attraction for the people. Two

cafetarias at the Manjrol tower and Simaliya tower are constructed for providing

light snacks to the tourists. The small interpretation centre is constructed with

details of birds for orienting and imparting knowledge to the people. The

recreation factor is also considered by arranging tradition tribal dance & films

show on demand. The broacher published for providing basic information to the

people is enclosed herewith for reference. The atmosphere of the wetland site is

remarkable with peace & calm. Further intensive planning & upgradation of the

centre is needed as a measure of long term planning depending on availability of

funds, which will be some good help for nature conservation as well as creating

awareness amongst people.

6.17. JURISDICTION:
Include territorial, e.g. state/region, and functional/sectoral, e.g. Dept of
Agriculture/Dept. of Environment, etc.
Department of Forests & Environment, Government of Gujarat, India.

6.18. MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY:

Provide the name and address of the local office(s) of the agency (ies) or
organisation(s) directly responsible for managing the wetland. Wherever

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 possible provide also the title and/or name of the person or persons in this office
with responsibility for the wetland.
Sr. Management Address Phone no. E-mail Address
No. Authority
1 2 3 4 5
1 CF, Wildlife Circle, Office of the
Vadodara Conservator of
(O) 0265-2431679
Forest, Annexe [email protected]
(F) 0265-2425136
building, Raopura,
Vadodara
2 Dy. CF, Wildlife Office of the Dy.
Division, Vadodara Conservator of
(O) 0265-2428940
Forest, Annexe [email protected]
(F) 0265-2425136
building, Raopura,
Vadodara
3 RFO, Shivrajpur Range Forest
(0) 02676- 243697
Office, Wildlife, -
(F) 02676- 243697
Shivrajpur
4 Forester Forester (0) 02676- 243697
-
Wadhavana Wadhavana (F) 02676- 243697
5 Beat Guard, Beat Guard, (0) 02676- 243697
-
Wadhavana Wadhavana (F) 02676- 243697

ANNEXURE: 1
LIST OF PLANTS SPECIES IDENTIFIED AT WADHWANA WETLAND
Sr. Scientific Name Family Remarks
No.
1 2 3 4
1 Acacia nilotica (L) Del. Subsp. MIMOSACEAE Few sparsely distributed
indica (Bth.) Brenan trees
2 Achyranthus aspera L. ACHNTHSECAE
3 Aeschynomene indica L. FABOCEAE
4 Alternanthera paronychodies St. ACANTHACEAE
Hil
5 Alysicarpur monilifer (L.) DC. FABACEAE
6 Ammania baccifera L. CRUCIFERAE Few plants beneath
panandus & Ficus trees
7 Apluda mutica L. POACEAE Several Plants outside lake
8 Aponogetone natans L. APONOGETONACEAE Along with Vallisneria in
waters gregarious in
southeast.

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Sr. Scientific Name Family Remarks
No.
1 2 3 4
9 Azadirachta indica A. Juss MELIACEAE Very few trees planted
sparsely around lake.
10 Bacopa monnieri (L.) Pennell SCROPHULARIACEAE Outside lake beneath
Pandanus.
11 Bergia ammannioides Roxb. ex ELATINACEAE Several scattered on bunds
Roth and on dried lake soils.
12 Blumea bifoliata (L.) DC ASTERACEAE Outside lake few plants.
13 Blumea mollis (D.Don) Merr. ASTERACEAE On dried lake soils and
outside.
14 Boerhavia rependa Willd. NYCAGINACEAE Few on bunds and on
outside of lake.
15 Brachiaria setigera (Retz.) Hubb POACEAE Among grasses outside
lake.
16 Butea monosperma L. FABACEAE Heavily pruned bushy trees
outside lake.
17 Cadaba fruticosa (L.) Druce CAPPARIDACEAE NR agricultural fields.
18 Calotropis gigentia (L) R. Br. ASCLEPADACEAE Very few plants on
roadside.
19 Cassia tora L. CAESALPINIACEAE Few reported on road
(bund)
20 Casuarina equisetifolia L. CASUARINACEAE Few trees previously
planted by Dept. in south.
21 Cenchrus setigerus Vahl. POACEAE
22 Ceratophyllum demersum L. CERATOPHYLLACEAE
23 Chrozophora prostrata Dalz. EUPHORBIACEAE
24 Coldenia procumbens L. BORAGINACEAE
25 Corchorus fascicularis L. TILIACEAE
26 Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers. POACEAE
27 Cyperus arenarius Retz. CYPERACEAE Growing on lake and
around soils.
28 Cyperus exaltatus Retz. CYPERACEAE Growing on outside.
29 Cyperus iria L. CYPERACEAE Growing in and around
lake.
30 Cyprus mischelianus L. CYPERACEAE Seen on lake soils.
31 Cyperus squarrosus L. CYPERACEAE Growing outside lake.
32 Dactyloctenium aegypticum (L.) POACEAE Several found in south,
P. Beauv. outside lake.
33 Dentella repens (L.) Forst. FABACEAE Few among grasses.
34 Desmodium triflorum (L.) DC. FABACEAE Few plants among grasses.
35 Eclipta prostrata (L.) L. ACANTHACEAE At few places.
36 Eleusine indica (L.) Gaertn. POACEAE Several among grasses on
bunds.
37 Enicpstema hyssopifoliym GENTIANACEAE Several, sparsely in an
(Willd.) Verdoon outside of lake on bunds.
38 Eucalyptus globulus Labill. MYRTACEAE Few, sparsely around lake.
39 Euphorbia hirta L. EUPHORBIACEAE Among grasses
40 Evolvulus alsenoides (L.) L. CONVOLUULACEAE Few, sparsely distributed.
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Sr. Scientific Name Family Remarks
No.
1 2 3 4
41 Ficus hispida L.f. MORACEAE Few, sparsely found on
outside.
42 Ficus religiosa L. MORACEAE Single tree in south outside
lake.
43 Ficus virens Ait. MORACEAE Few trees in south of lake.
44 Fimbristylis dichotoma (L.) POACEAE
Vahl.
45 Gramgea maderaspatana (L.) COMPOSITAE
Poir. (ASTERACEAE)
46 Indigofera Sp. FABACEAE
47 Ipomoea aquatica CONVOLVULACEAE Water bodies outside lake
and shank low waters.
48 Ipomoea fistulosa L. CONVOLVULACEAE In and out of lake soil.
49 Ipomoea separia L. CONVOLVULACEAE On dried lake soils.
50 Heliotropium supinum L. BORAGINACEAE Among grasses
51 Hygrohila auriculata R. Br. ACANTHACEAE In water bodies outside
lake.
52 Hygrophila serpyllum (Nees) T. ACANTHACEAE In water bodies outside
Anders. lake.
53 Hydrilla verticellata HYDORCHARITACEAE In water of lake.

54 Launaea procumbens (Roxb). ASTERACEAE

Ram & Raj.
55 Leucena leucophoa R. Br. MIMOSACEAE
56 Lymnophyton optusifolium (L.) ALISMATACEAE In lake waters.
Miq.
57 Mollugo oppositifolius MOLLUGINACEAE
58 Najas minor NAJADACEAE Water plants found in lake.
59 Najas sp. NAJADACEAE Water plants found in lake.
60 Nymphoides indica (L.) O.kuntze MEYANTHACEAE
61 Oxystelma esculentum (L.) R. APOCYNACEAE
Brown ex schutles.
62 Pandanus odoratissimus L. PANDANACEAE Outside lake in south.
63 Phaseohus trilobatum L. FABACEAE
64 Phyla nodiflora L. ASTERACEAE
65 Phyllanthus reticulata L. EVPHORBIACEAE
66 Phyllamothus simplex EUPHORBIACEAE Among grasses very few
seen
67 Prosopis ceneria MIMOSACEAE Planted in south of pond.
68 Prosopis juliflora MIMOSACEAE Bushy, invasion on roads
and field boundaries around
lake.
69 Pithecellobium dulce L. MIMOSACEAE Planted few frees.
70 Rungia pectinata ACANTHACEAE On slope of road.
71 Scripus littoralis CYPERACEAE
72 Sida acuta MALVACEAE On bunds near road and

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Sr. Scientific Name Family Remarks
No.
1 2 3 4
outside
73 Sida coudifolia MALVACEAE On bunds near road and
outside
74 Solanum xanthocarpon SOLANACEAE Few on outside dry lands.
75 Sphaeranthus indicus L. ASTERACEAE
76 Tephrosia purpurea L. FABACEAE Few on outside.
77 Tridex procumbens L. ASTERACEAE Few on outside.

78 Typha angustata L. TYPHACEAE Scattered populations near

ditches, out-lets.
79 Vallisneria spiralis L. HYDROCHARITACEAE In water body abundant.
80 Zizyphus nummularia L. RHAMNACEAE On outlets.
81 Xanthium strumarium L. ASTERACEAE In outlets around lake.

LOWER PLANTS

82 Spirogyra Sp. Algae

83 Oscillatoria Sp. Algae
84 Nitella Sp. Algae
85 Anabena Sp. Algae
86 Nitzschia Sp. Diatom

ANNEXURE - 2
(2.1) LIST OF MAMMALS IDENTIFIED WADHWANA WETLAND

Sr. No. Name Scientific Name

1 Common Indian Mongoose Herpestes dewardsi
2 Five Stripped Palm squirrel Funambukus pennantii
3 Jackal Canis aureus
4 Fox Vulpes bengalensis
5 Small Indian Civet Viverricula indica
6 Hare Lepus nigricollis
7 Hanuman Langoor Presbytis entellus

(2.2) LIST OF INVERTEBRATES IDENTIFIED WADHWANA WETLAND

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Sr. No. Name Scientific Name
Butterflies
1 -Plain tiger Danaus chrysippus
2 -Gram blue Euchrysops cnejus
3 -Zebra blue Syntarucus plinius
4 -Joker Byblia ilithyia
5 -Common crow Euploea core
6 -Common gram yellow
7 Cricket
8 Ground beetle
9 Lady bird beetle Coccinellidae
10 Dung beetle Scarabidae
11 Bombardier beetle
12 Assassin bugs Reduviidae
13 Leaf hopper Cicadellidae
14 Ear Wings
15 Ants (3 types)
16 blow fly Calliphoridae
17 Skelet solitary wasp
18 Bundle bee
19 Honey bee Apis
20 Dragon fly (4 types) Anisoptera
21 Dalsal fly (4 types)
22 Hunting wasp
23 Praying mantis Mantodea
24 Long horned grasshopper Tettigoniidae
25 Short horned grasshopper Acrididae
26 Mole Cricket Gryllotalpidae
27 Forest Cockroach
28 House fly
29 Hawk moth
Small Invertebrates
30 Snail
31 Flat Wheel molluse
32 Slug
33 Centipede Chilopoda
34 Prawns Penaeus monodon
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(2.3) LIST OF REPTILES IDENTIFIED WADHWANA WETLAND
Sr. No. Name Scientific Name
1 Cobra Naja oxiana
2 Russell's Viper Vipera russelli
3 saw scaled Viper Echis carinata
4 Rat snake Ptyas mucosus
5 Red sand Boa Ptyas mucosus
6 Checkered Kell back Sand Boa Xenochrophis piscator
7 Russell's Sand Boa. Eryx johnii

(2.4) Fishes
Sr. No. Local Name Zoological Name Family
1 Rohu/ Rohi Labio rohita Cyprinidea
2 Katala Catla catla
3 Mringal Cirrhinus cirrhosus Cirrhinus
4 Grass carp Ctenopharyngodon idella Cyprindae
5 Zinga Micro rosenburgy
6 NA Wallago attu
7 NA Mystus shingala

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 Annexure : 3
WILDLIFE CIRCLE, VADODARA
Wadhavana Wetland Ta.Dabhoi, Dist.Vadodara
Statement showing birds visited at Wetland

Sr. Name of Bird / Group and Species Local Name

No. Status WLPA Catagory

1 2 3 9 10 11
A GREBES
1 Great Crested Grebe (Podiceps Cristatus) DM8L RM8L,L 0}ASL RM IV
2 Black-necked Grebe (Podiceps nigricollis) lxFIF/] GFGL 0}ASL M IV
3 Little Grebe (Podiceps ruficollis) GFGL 0}ASL R IV
4 Red Necked Grebes lXIF/] DM8L 0]ASL M IV
5 Unidentified grebes O
B PELICANS
6 White or Rosy Pelican (Pelecanus onocrotalus) U],FAL %F[6 RM IV
7 Spot-billed Pelican (P. p Philippensis) 8L,LIF/L RFR 5[6 M IV
8 Dalmatian Pelican (Pelecanus p. crispus) ~5[ZL %F[6 M IV
9 Unidentified pelicans J6 VM/BFI[, %F[6
C CORMORANTS & DARTERS
10 Large Cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo) DM8L SFHLIM R IV
11 Indian Shag (Phalacrocorax fuscicollis) JR[8 SFHLIM R IV
12 Little Cormorant (Phalcrocorax niger) GFGM SFHLIM R IV
13 Darter (Anhinga rufa) ;%F" U|LJ R IV
14 Unidentified cormorants J6VM/BFI[, SFHLIF O
D HERONS & EGRETS
15 Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea) SA]T AU,M R

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Sr. Name of Bird / Group and Species Local Name
No. Status WLPA Catagory

1 2 3 9 10 11
16 Purple Heron (Ardea purpurea) G0L AU,M R
17 Little Heron (Butorides striatus) ,L,L AU,L R
18 Pond Heron (Ardeola grayii) SF6L AU,L R
19 Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis) -MZ AU,M R IV
20 Large Egret (Ardea alba) DM8M WM/M AU,M R IV
21 Smaller Egret (Egretta intermedia) JR[8 WM/M AU,M R IV
22 Little Egret (Egretta grazetta) GFGM WM/M AU,M R IV
23 Reef Egret (Egretta gularis) NlZIF. AU,M R
24 Black-crowned Night Heron (Nycticorax ZFT AU,M R
nycticorax)
25 Little Bittern (lxobrychus minutus) GFGL %FFG AU,L
26 Chestnut Bittern (lxobrychus cinnamomeus) ;]Z\UL %FFG AU,L
27 Yellow Bittern (lxobrychus sinensis) %FL/L %FFG AU,L R IV
28 Black Bittern (lxobrychus flavicollis) SF/L %FFG AU,L IV
29 Bittern (Botaurus stellaris) %FFG AU,L IV
30 Unidentified herons and egrets J6 VM/BFI[,
31 Unidentified cormorants AU,F AU,LVM O
E STORKS
32 Painted Stork (Mycteria leucocephala) %FL/L RF\R -MS R IV
33 Openbill Stork (Anastomus oscitans) OF8L RF\R -MS R IV
34 Whitenecked Stork (Ciconia episcopus) WM/L 0MS -M\S R IV
35 White strok (Ciconia ciconia ciconia) ;O[N -MS M IV
36 Black Stork (Ciconia nigra) SF/M -MS M IV
37 Black-necked Stork (Ephippiorhynchus SF/M S\9 -MS R IV NT
asiaticus)
38 Greater Adjutant stork DM8M HDFNFZ
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Sr. Name of Bird / Group and Species Local Name
No. Status WLPA Catagory

1 2 3 9 10 11
39 Unidentified stroks J6 VM/BFI[, -MS
F IBISES & SPOONBILLS
40 White lbis (Threskiornis aethiopica) ;O[N SF\S6;FZ RM IV NT
41 Indian Black lbis (Psendibis papillosa) SF/L SF\S6;FZ R IV
42 Glossy ibis (Plegadis falcinellus) GFGL SF\S6;FZ RM IV
43 Spoonbill (Pletalea leucorodia) RDRM RM IV
G FLAMINGOS
44 Greater Flamingo (Phoenicopterus roseus) DM8M C\H RM IV
45 Lesser Flamingo (Phoenicopterus minor) (RM) GFGM C\H RM IV NT
46 Unidentified falmingos J6 VM/BFI[, C\H
H GEESE & DUCKS
47 Greylag Goose (Anser anser) UFH C\; M IV
48 Barheaded Goose (Anser indicus) ZFH C\; M IV
49 Lesser Whistling Teal (Dendrocygna javanica) GFGL l;;M8L ATS R IV
50 Ruddy Shelduck (Tadoma ferruginea) EUJL ;]ZBFA M
51 Common Shelduck (Tadorna tadirba) ;O[N ;]ZBFA M
52 Northern Pintail (Anas falcata) l;\U%FZ M NT
53 Common Teal (Anas crecca) GFGL D]Z3FAL M IV
54 Spot-billed Duck (Anas poecilorhyncha) 8L,LIF/L ATS R IV
55 Red Crested Pohard ,F, RFR SFZRLIF M
56 Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) GL, XLZ M
57 Gadwall (Anas strepera) ,]CFZ M
58 Eurasian Wigeon (Anas penelope) l%FIF;6 M
59 Garganey Teal (Anas querquedula) R[TJF M
60 Northeen Shoveller (Anas ciypeata) UI6M M

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Sr. Name of Bird / Group and Species Local Name
No. Status WLPA Catagory

1 2 3 9 10 11
61 Common Pochard (Aythya ferina) ZFBM0L SFZlRIF M
62 Ferruginous Pohard / White-eyed Pochard WM/L VF\B SFZlRIF
(Aythya nyroca) M NT
63 Tufted Duck (Aythya fuligula) SFAZL SFZlRIF M IV
64 Cotton-Pygmy goose (Nettapus luFZHF R IV
coromandelianus)
65 Comb Duck (Sarkidiornis melanotus) GS8M R IV
66 Unidentified ducks J6 VM/BFI[, ATS O
67 Unidentified geese J6 VM/BFI[, C\;
I EAGLES, VULTURES & HARRIERS
68 Greater Spotted Eagle (Aquila clanga) DM8M SF/M h]ddF; R V
69 Palla's Fishing Eagle (Haliaeetus leucoryphus) Dt:I U~0 O V
70 Grey-headed Fish Eagle (lcthyophaga ZFBM0L lxFZ U~0 O
icthyaetus)
71 Peregrine Falcon (F.P. Calidus) DM;DL ;FlCG M I
72 Black Kite ;D0L R
73 Shikra Skri[ R I
74 Tawny Eagle N[XL h]dD; R
75 Red necked falcon T~dDTL R I
76 Short - toed snake eagle ;F5DFZ R
77 Longbilled Vulture (Gyps indicus) ULZGFZL ULW R I
78 White-rumped Vulture (Gyps bengalensis) ULW R I
79 Pallid Harrier (Circus macrourus) pH/L %F8'F. M NT
80 Montagu's Harrier (Circus pygargus) %F8'L %F8'F. M
81 Marsh Harrier (Circus aeruginosus) %FFG %F8'F. M

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Sr. Name of Bird / Group and Species Local Name
No. Status WLPA Catagory

1 2 3 9 10 11
82 Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) Dt:I EMH M I
83 Steppe Eagle 5ZN[XL h]D; R
84 Crested Serpant Eagle RM8,LIM ;F5DFZ R
85 Unidentifed bird of Prey (Shikra size)
86 Unidentifed bird of Prey (Kite size)
J CRANES
87 Common Crane (Grus grus) S]\H M IV
88 Sarus Crane (G.rus antigone) ;FZ; R IV V
89 Demoiselle Crane (Anthropoides virgo) SZSZM M IV
90 Unidentified cranes J6 VM/BFI[, S]\H
K RAILS, CRAKES, GALLINULES & COOTS
91 Water Rail (Rallus aquaticus) IV
92 Bluebreasted Banded Rail (Rallus striatus)
93 Eastern Baillon's Crake (Porzana pusilla) %F}JL"I GFGL ;\TFS]S0L
94 Spotted Crake (Porzana porzana) 8%FSL,L ;\TFS]S0L M
95 Brown Crake (Amaurornis akool) T%FBLZL ;\TFS]S0L R
96 Whitebreasted Waterhen (Amaurornis ;O[N KFTL ;\TFS]S0L R
phoenicurus)
97 Watercock (Gallicrex cinerea) H, D]Z3M R
98 Common Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus) H, D]Z3L RM
99 Purple Swamphen (Porphyrio porphyrio) GL, H, D]Z3M R
100 Coot (Fulica atra) VF0qEUT0] RM IV
L
101 Pheasant-tailed Jacana (Hydrophasinus `J[T %FF\B H,DF\HZ R IV

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 chirurgus)
Sr. Name of Bird / Group and Species Local Name
No. Status WLPA Catagory

1 2 3 9 10 11
102 Bronze-winged Jacana (Metopidius indicus) SF/M H,DF\HZ R IV
M WADERS
103 White-tailed Lapwing (Vanellus leucurus) ;O[N %F]\K 8L8M0L M
104 Red-wattled Lapwing (Vanellus indicus) 8L8M0L R
105 Yellow-wattled Lapwing (Vanellus JU0Mp 8L8M8L R
malabaricus)
106 Ruff & Reeve (Philomachus pugnax) 8L,LIM M
107 Golden Plover (Pluvialis dominica) ;MGLZL AF86 M IV
108 Unidentified O
109 Large Sand Plover (Charadrius leschenaultii) DF8L -M\UL,L M IV
110 Little Ringed Plover (Charadrius dubius) SF9,FJF/L GFGL-M\UL,L RM IV
111 Kentish Plover (Chararius alexandrinus) E],FD6L -M\UL,L RM IV
112 Lesser Sand Plover (Charadrius mongolus) GFGL -MUL,L M IV
113 Whimbrel (Numenius phaeopus) GFGL B,[,L M
114 Eurasian Curlew (Numenius arquata) B,L,L M IV NT
115 Blacktailed Godwit (Limosa limosa) DM8M U0[ZM M NT
116 Bartailed Godwit (Limosa lapponica) GFGM U0[ZM M
117 Spotted Redshank (Tringa erythropus) SM/M ZFTF %FU M
118 Common Redshank (Tringa totanus) ZFTF %FU M
119 Marsh Sandpiper (Tringa stagnatilis) GFGM ,L,F %FU M IV
120 Green shank (Tringa nebularia) ,L,F %FU M
121 Green Sandpiper (Tringa ochropus) ;O[N %F]\K T]TJFZL O IV
122 Spotted Sandpiper (Tringa glareola) M
123 Terek Sandpiper (Tringa terek) NlZIF. T]TJFZL O IV

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124 Wood Sandpiper 85SL,L T]TJFZL M IV
Sr. Name of Bird / Group and Species Local Name
No. Status WLPA Catagory

1 2 3 9 10 11
125 Common Sandpiper (Tringa hypoleucos) GFGL T]TJFZL M IV
126 Tumstone (Arenaria interpres) SFRAZ\UL M
127 Pintail Snipe (Gallinago stenura) ;/L %F]\K UFZBMN M IV
128 Common or Fantail Snipe (Gallinago gallinago) %F\BF%F]\K UFZBMN M IV
129 Jack Snipe (Gallinago minima) GFGL UFZBMN M IV
130 Wood cock (Scolopax rusticola)
131 Sanderling (Calidris alba)
132 Little Stint (Calidris minuta) SF/F %FU lSrF0LVM M
133 Temminck's Stint (Calidris temminckii) pH?FF %FU lSrF0LIM M
134 Dunlin (Calidris alpina) SF/F %F[8 lSrF0LIM M
135 Curlew Sandpiper (Calidris testacea) `J[T 5L9 lSrF0IM M IV
136 Broadbilled Sandpiper (Limicola falcinellus) Ô0L RFR T]TJFZLq
IV
J[TG[6 lSR0LIM
137 Painted Snipe (Rostratula benghalensis) ~%FF/]\ UFZBMNq 5FG,JF R
138 Blackwinged Stilt (Himantopus himantopus) UH5F\p R IV
139 Avocet (Recurvirostra avoserta) p,8L RF\R
140 Litte Pratincole (G. lactea) GFG] T[H5Z R
141 Orienttal Penticole ANFDL T[H5Z RM
O GULLS, TERNS & SKIMMERS
142 Herring Gull (Larus argentatus) GFGM WMD0M RM
143 Lesser Black-backed Gull (Larus fuscus) SF/L %FL9 WMD0M
144 Palla's Gull DM8M WMD0M M
145 Brown-headed Gull (Larus brunnicephalus) ,0FBL WMD0M M
146 Black headed Gull (Larus ridibundus) xiFFD lxFZ WMD0M M

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147 Slenderbilled Gull (Larus genei) JFWMD0L M
Sr. Name of Bird / Group and Species Local Name
No. Status WLPA Catagory

1 2 3 9 10 11
148 Little Gull (Larus minutus) GFGL WMD0M RM Rare
149 Whiskered Tern (Chlidonias hybrida) SFxDLZL JF AU,L M
150 Little Tern (S. albifronos) GFGL JF AU,L R
151 White winged Black tern (Chlidonias `J[T %F\B SF/L JF AU,L O
leucopterus)
152 Gull-billed Tern (Gelchelidon nilotica) WM/L JF AU,L M
153 Gaspran Tern (Hydroprogne caspia) DM8L JF AU,L RM
154 Indian River Tern (Sterna aurantia) S[\RL %F]\K JF AU,L R
155 Common Tern (Sterna hirundo) ,0FBL JF AU,L M
156 Blackbellied Tern (Sterna acuticauda) SF/F %F[8 JF AU,L R
157 Marsh Sandpiper (Tringa stagnatilis) GFGM ,L,F%FU M IV
158 Unidentified gulls J6 VM/BFI[, WMD0F O
159 Unidentified terns J6VM/BFI[, JFAU,L O
P KING FISHERS
160 Indian Pied Kingfisher SFAZM S,S,LIM
(Ceryle rudis leucomelanura) R IV
161 Small Blue kingfisher (Alcedo atthis pallasii) GFGM JFN/L S,S,LIM R IV
162 Storkbilled Kingfisher (Pelargopsis capensis) -M\S RF\R S,S,LIM R IV
163 White Brested Kingfisher (Halcyon smymensis) ;O[N KFTL S,S,LIM R IV

Q SWALLOWS, WARBLERS, PIPITS & WAGTAILS

164 Barn Swallow lXIF/] TFZM/LI] M
165 Eastern Swallow (Hirundo rustica)
166 Wiretailed Swallow (Hirundo smithii filifera) ,F\AL 5]\K TFZM/LI] R
167 Indian Cliff Swallow (Hirundo fulvicola)
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168 Unidentified swallow
Sr. Name of Bird / Group and Species Local Name
No. Status WLPA Catagory

1 2 3 9 10 11
169 Streaked Fantail Warbler (Cistocola juncidis)
170 Clamorous Reed Warbler DM8M %FFG SZSZLIM
(Acrocephalus stentoreus)
171 Eurasian Great Reed Warbler (A. arundinaceus)
172 Blyth's Reed Warbler (Acrocephalus GFGM %FFG SZSZLIM
dumetorum)
173 Paddyfield Warbler (Acrocephanlus agricola) 0F\UZ SZSZLIM
174 Pipit (Anthus sp.) O
175 Grey Wagtail (Motacilla caspica) JG %FL/SLIM M
176 Yellow headed Wagtail (Motacilla flava) %FLT lxFZ %FL/SLIM M
177 Yellow wagtail ZFBM0L lXZ 5L/SLIM M
178 Forest wagtail JG lNJF/L 3M0M M
179 Citrine wagtail 5LT lXZ 5L/SLIM M
180 Larged Pied Wegtail O
181 White Wagtail (Motacilla alba) lNJF/L 3M0M M
182 Unidentified Wegtail O
R OTHERS
183 Unidentifed bird of Prey O
184 Unidentifed Plover O
185 Unidentified shore birds O
186 Red Avadavat ,F, D]GLIF R IV
187 Unidentified Warbeers O
188 Malbar Trogon s&higN R IV
189 Tree pipit K[trFin c)D) M

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190 Common Hoopee G>T) Ti>kNi[ RM
Sr. Name of Bird / Group and Species Local Name
No. Status WLPA Catagory

1 2 3 9 10 11
191 Purple Sunbird SkkrKi[ri[ R
192 Baya Weaver s&gr) R
193 Common Myna kibr R IV
194 Singing bush lark agnc>d&l R IV
195 Black headed Munia Syim(Sr Tp&S)y& R IV
196 Painted francolin tl)yi[t[tr R IV
197 Black drongo SF/LIM SMXL R IV
198 Gray Francolin t[tr R
199 Orange headed thrush nir>g) kAt*ri[ R IV
200 Bay backed shrike pcnk lTi[ri[ R
201 Indian bush lark a(gyi[ c>D&l R IV
202 Crested lark mi[Ti[ c>D&l R IV
203 Stone Curlew R
204 Rose ringed parakeet pi[pT/ s&Di[ R IV
205 Plum headed parakeet t&e R IV
206 Alexanderine parakeet rijp)pLini[ pi[pT R IV
207 Jungle Babbler vnl[l& R IV
208 Brown headed barbet mi[Ti[ l)li[ k>siri[ R IV
209 Indian Roller (Coracias benghalensis) RFQF R IV NT
210 Rufous Treepie B[Z B8ŸM R IV
211 Oriental Magpie Robin N{50 R
212 White browed fentail GFR6q 5\BM R
213 Sykes's Night Jar Z6 NXZYLI]\ O IV

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214 White naped wood peeker lkkDKi[d O IV
Sr. Name of Bird / Group and Species Local Name
No. Status WLPA Catagory

1 2 3 9 10 11
215 Red headed Bunting lil miYini[ g>dm O
216 Jungle Owlet c)br) O IV
217 Rock Pigeon kb&tr O IV
218 White earned Bulbul S&g b&lb&l O IV
219 Copper smith Barbet k>siri[ O IV
220 Greater Coucal h&ki[ O IV
221 Spotted Dove hi[li[ O IV
222 Common Kingfisher ptr>gi[ O IV
223 Rafous treepie K[rKÍi[[ O IV
224 Asian Koel ki[yl O IV
225 House Crow kigDi O IV
226 Green Pigeon hr)yl O IV
227 vigi[L O IV
228 p)pk O IV
229 kpis) O IV
230 l]li O IV
231 livr) O IV
232 ckvi[ O IV
233 Unidentified Sandpiper વણ ઓળખાયેલ તુતવારી
234 Bay backed shrike (Zoothera citrina) પનચક લટોરો
235 Tree pipit (Anthus Trivialis) ખેતર ધાન ચચડી
236 Unidentified Others

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 Annexure : 4
Financial Statement for the Period of 2014-15 to 2018-19
Wildlife Circle, Vadodara
Name of Wetland :- Wadhwana Wetland
Sr. Year
No Item of Works 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19
. Phy. Fin. Phy. Fin. Phy. Fin. Phy. Fin. Phy. Fin.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
C Protection and Monitoring
· Patrolling and 300 ha 2.40 300 ha 2.70 300 ha 3.00 300 ha 3.30 300 ha 3.60
Survelliance
Socio-economic development through community
participation
1 Maintanance and repairs 3 3.00 3 0.75 3 0.75 3 1.00 3 1.00
of observation
center/watch towers.
2 Watch and ward 350 ha 3.00 350 ha 3.50 350 ha 4.00 350 ha 4.50 350 ha 5.00
&
Camps Maintainance 350 ha 3.00 350 ha 3.50 350 ha 4.00 350 ha 4.50 350 ha 5.00
(Filling, Cleaning and 6.00 7.00 8.00 9.00 10.00
weeding)
3 Other Equipment for 5 Motor cycle 4.00 1 Motor cycle 1.00 1 Motor cycle 1.00 1 Motor cycle 1.00 1 Motor cycle 1.00
protection major 10 Binoculers 1.00 2 Binoculers 0.20 2 Binoculers 0.20 2 Binoculers 0.20 2 Binoculers 0.20
5.00 1.20 1.20 1.20 1.20

4 Socio Economic 2 HP Machine 1.20 2 HP Machine 1.00 2 HP Machine 1.00 2 HP Machine - 2 HP Machine -
activities in nearby 1 mandap 0.80 1 mandap 0.80 1 mandap 0.80 1 mandap 0.80 1 mandap
villages (3 villages) Road reparing 1.00 Road reparing 1.00 Road reparing 1.00 Road reparing 1.00 Road reparing
Provision of 1-Hand Checkdam 3.00
Pump and 1 mandap unit 6.00 2.80 2.80 1.80
with vessels

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Sr. Year
No Item of Works 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19
. Phy. Fin. Phy. Fin. Phy. Fin. Phy. Fin. Phy. Fin.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
5 Motor vehicle driving 50 Individuals. 2.50 50 Individuals. 5.00 50 Individuals 5.00 50 Individuals. 5.00 50 Individuals. 5.00
training
6 Medical camps 3 camps 0.90 5 camps 2.00 5 camps 2.00 5 camps 2.00 5 camps 2.00
1/ Village
7 Cattle health camps 3 camps 0.75 5 camps 1.50 5 camps 1.50 5 camps 1.50 5 camps 1.50
8 Development and Garden 1.00 Garden 1.50 Garden 1.75 Garden 2.00 Garden 2.50
Maintenance of tourist Maintenance-1 1.50 Maintenance-1 2.50 Maintenance-1 2.75 Maintenance-1 3.00 Maintenance-1 3.50
facilities Play unit-1 2.50 Play unit-1 4.00 Play unit-1 4.50 Play unit-1 5.00 Play unit-1 6.00

9 Training local youths as 20 3.00 20 4.00 20 5.00 20 6.00 20 6.00

tourist guides
· Formation of advisory 0 0.20 0 0.30 0 0.40 0 0.50 0 0.60
commitees for mid-term
reviews
Sub Total 32.25 31.25 34.15 36.30 36.90
D Restoration Measures
Rehabilitation of Rare, Endangered and Threatened (RET) species
1 Removal of Ipomea and 50 ha. 7.50 50 ha. 10.00 50 ha. 10.00 50 ha. 10.00 50 ha. 10.00
other weeds
2 Tree planting & tending 2500 plant 2.50 2500 plant 2.50 2500 plant 2.50 2500 plant 4.00 2500 plant 4.00
Operation &
Maintainance
3 Perching stands 20 Stand 1.00 30 Stand 1.80 40 Stand 2.80 50 Stand 4.00 60 Stand 5.40

4 MOUND making 3 mounds 5.00 5 mounds 10.00 6 mounds 13.50 7 mounds 17.50 7 mounds 18.00

Sub Total 16.00 24.30 28.80 35.50 37.40

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Sr. Year
No Item of Works 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19
. Phy. Fin. Phy. Fin. Phy. Fin. Phy. Fin. Phy. Fin.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
G Biodiversity Conservation
.¨ Conservation of sensitive species through in situ
and ex-situ methods
1 Details study of 1 2.00
biodiversity of wetland - - - - - - - -
2 Collection of baseline 1.00
date - - - - - - - -
3 Monitoring of Biota
(Study from M.S.
University, Vadodara)
4 Targeted research on
keytone spp.
5 Introduction of plants & 1000 Nos. 2.60 1000 Nos. 3.00 1000 Nos. 3.25 1000 Nos. 3.50 1000 Nos. 3.75
fish-seeds to improve
food availibility for birds 2000 Plant 0.40 2000 Plant 0.50 2000 Plant 0.75 2000 Plant 1.00 2000 Plant 1.25
3.00 3.50 4.00 4.50 5.00

· Identification of RET 0 0
species and Endemic and
Vulnerable (E and V)
species - - - - - - - -
Sub Total 6.00 3.5 4 4.5 5
H Sustainable Resource Development
· Assessment of Current LS 0.50 LS 0.75 LS 1.00 LS 1.25 LS 1.50
resource utilization and
its impacts

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Sr. Year
No Item of Works 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19
. Phy. Fin. Phy. Fin. Phy. Fin. Phy. Fin. Phy. Fin.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
· Enhancement of LS 0.50 LS 0.75 LS 1.00 LS 1.25 LS 1.50
sustainable wetland
resources for
communities
· Studies on carrying LS 0.50 LS 0.75 LS 1.00 LS 1.25 LS 1.50
capacity of Wetlands
Sub Total 1.50 2.25 3.00 3.75 4.50
K Supplementary / Alternate Livelihoods
.¨ Involment of local people in decision-making on alternate/supplementary livelihoods
1 Formation of village 3 - 3 0.75
wetland committee - - 3 0.75 - -
· Encouraging various 4 Units 1.00 5 Units 1.50 6 Units 2.00 6 Units 2.50 6 Units 3.00
activities like piggery,
animal husbandry
duckery, small cottage
industry, mushroom
cultivation, tailoring and
carpet weaving to reduce
pressure on Wetlands for
livelihood options.

Sub Total 1.00 2.25 2.00 3.25 3.00

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Sr. Year
No Item of Works 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19
. Phy. Fin. Phy. Fin. Phy. Fin. Phy. Fin. Phy. Fin.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
L Environmental Education and Awareness
· Launching various LS 1.00 LS 1.50 LS 2.00 LS 2.50 LS 3.00
environmental
awareness campaigns
· Organizing various LS 1.00 LS 1.50 LS 2.00 LS 2.50 LS 3.00
programmes, work
shops, folk dances, street
theatre for creating
environmental awareness
· Using both formal and LS 1.00 LS 1.50 LS 2.00 LS 2.50 LS 3.00
non-formal education
tools for awareness
generation.
.¨ Creation of environmental awarenss through
brochers, training programmes, padayatras and
hoardings.
1 Maintenance & Models-25 2.00 Models-25 2.00 Models-25 2.00 Sound Sys1 1.00 Models-25 2.00
upgradation of Pict.Tiles-100 1.00 Pict.Tiles-100 1.00 Sound Sys-1 1.00 Bird Paintings 2.00 Pict.Tiles-100 1.00
interpretation centre Sound Sys-1 1.00 Sound Sys-1 1.00 Bird Paintings 2.00 3.00 Bird Paintings 2.50
Bird Paintings 1.00 Bird Paintings 1.00 5.00 5.50
5.00 5.00
2 Nature education camps 20 camps 3.00 25 camps 5.00 30 camps 6.00 30 camps 6.00 30 camps 6.00

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Sr. Year
No Item of Works 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19
. Phy. Fin. Phy. Fin. Phy. Fin. Phy. Fin. Phy. Fin.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
3 Training of staff and 5 3.00 LS 3.00 LS 3.00 LS 3.00 LS 3.00
wetland commitee. 15
20

4 Signboards, hoardings No.40 Size 1.00 No.40 Size 1.25 No.40 Size 1.50 No.40 Size 2.00 No.40 Size 2.50
and other literature and 4*3 1.00 4*3 1.25 4*3 1.50 4*3 2.00 4*3 2.50
advertisement material No.20 Size 2.00 No.20 Size 2.25 No.20 Size 2.50 No.20 Size 3.00 No.20 Size 4.00
5*4 4.00 5*4 4.75 5*4 5.50 5*4 7.00 5*4 9.00
No.80 Size No.80 Size No.80 Size No.80 Size No.80 Size
2*3 2*3 2*3 2*3 2*3

5 Administration, 7 1.50 7 2.00 7 2.25 7 2.50 7 3.00

expences, training &
awareness for wetland
committee.
· Developning varoius LS 1.50 LS 2.00 LS 2.50 LS 3.00 LS 3.50
publicity materials on
wetlands
· Use of Media LS 1.50 LS 1.50 LS 2.00 LS 2.00 LS 2.00

Sub Total 22.50 27.75 32.25 34.00 41.00

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Sr. Year
No Item of Works 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19
. Phy. Fin. Phy. Fin. Phy. Fin. Phy. Fin. Phy. Fin.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
M impact Assessment through concurrent and
Terminal Evaluation
· Preparation of baseline LS 0.50 LS 1.00 LS 1.50 LS 2.00 LS 2.50
data for parameters like
extent of silt, quantum of
biomass, quality of
water, groundwater level,
change in biodiversity.
· Evaluation of LS 0.50 LS 1.00 LS 1.50 LS 2.00 LS 2.50
Programmes through
independent
agencies/consortia of
agencies.

Sub Total 1.00 0 1.00 0 1.50 0 2.00 0 2.50

Grand Total 80.25 88.80 101.70 114.80 125.30

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