Establishment of gene Pool, propagation and Ex-Situ conservation of

selected sensitive high altitude medicinal and aromatic plant species and

Nature Interpretation Site (NIS) for creating awareness among the

various stakeholders

(Project no. NMHS/MG-2016/004, 31/03/2016)

HALF YEARLY PROGRESS REPORT

(Period from April 2016 to October 2016)

Sponsored by

National Mission on Himalayan Studies (NMHS)

G.B. Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment and Development, Kosi-Katarmal,

Almora, Uttarakhand

Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC),

Govt. of India

At

At High Altitude Plant Physiology Research Centre (HAPPRC)

Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University, Srinagar (Garhwal),

Uttarakhand

Ph. 01346-252172, 253760; Fax: 01346- 252070

National Mission on Himalayan Studies

HALF YEARLY PROGRESS REPORT

(Period from April 2016 to October 2016)

Project Title -: Establishment of gene Pool, propagation and Ex-Situ conservation of selected

sensitive high altitude medicinal and aromatic plant species and Nature Interpretation Site (NIS)

for creating awareness among the various stakeholders.

Sanction No. and date -: NMHS/MG-2016/004, 31/03/2016

Institution Name-: High Altitude Plant Physiology Research Centre (HAPPRC), HN Bahuguna

Garhwal University, Srinagar (Garhwal), Uttarakhand.

Personal Details -:

Name and Address of the PI-:

Prof. M. C. Nautiyal, Senior Professor, High Altitude Plant Physiology Research Centre

(HAPPRC), HN Bahuguna Garhwal University, Srinagar (Garhwal), Uttarakhand -Pin: 246174

Telephone: 01346-252172, 253760; Fax: 252070; E-mail: mcnautiyal@gmail.com;

happrc@gmail.com

Dr. Vijay Kant Purohit, Senior Scientific Officer, High Altitude Plant Physiology Research Centre

(HAPPRC), HN Bahuguna Garhwal University, Srinagar (Garhwal), Uttarakhand-Pin: 246174

Telephone: 01346-252172, 253760; Fax: 252070; E-mail: vijaykantpurohit@rediffmail.com;

happrc@gmail.com

Name and Address of the Co PI-:

Prof. A. R. Nautiyal, Dean, High Altitude Plant Physiology Research Centre (HAPPRC), H.N.

Bahuguna Garhwal University, Srinagar (Garhwal), Uttarakhand-Pin: 246174 Telephone:

01346-252172, 251733; Fax: 252070; E-mail: arnautiyal@gmail.com; happrc@gmail.com

Prof. P. Prasad, Director,High Altitude Plant Physiology Research Centre (HAPPRC), H.N.

Bahuguna Garhwal University, Srinagar (Garhwal), Uttarakhand-Pin: 246174 Telephone:

01346-252172, 251733; Fax: 252070; E-mail: ppratti@gmail.com; happrc@gmail.com

Partner Details-: Not Applicable

Sl. No. Name/ Address Work assigned to

partners

Fund allocated to

partners during the

period

Project Objectives -:

Ensure the Ex-situ maintenance of various listed sensitive plant species (rare,

endangered, threatened and endemic ones) of medicinal and aromatic importance in 2.5

ha of land and establishing site for nature interpretation for long run scientific studies

and for use of various stakeholders.

Development of the site (Alpine Research Station, Tungnath) as educational tourism

spot.

Development of the large scale planting materials (approximate 15 lakh seedlings) to

meet out the growing demand of planting materials by different stakeholders for the

purpose of new investigation and cultivation/plantation.

Observation on baseline climatic information (i.e. minimum and maximum temperature,

humidity, rainfall, snow fall, etc.) of the project site and observation on growth and yield

of selected species under simulated conditions (OTCs).

Transfer of developed information, technology and planting materials (elite one) to

farmer/CBOs for livelihood opportunity through cultivation (approximate 10 h lands) and

marketing as well as ex situ conservation.

Completion in the last six months in % (According to each Deliverables)-:

Sl.

No.

Quantifiable

Deliverables (as per

sanction letter)

Output/

achievements

Performance

in terms of

Monitoring

indicators

Remarks

1. Multiplication of

selected species by

developing 15 lakh

seedlings seedlings/

propagules.

Seeds of 12 selected species, namely Aconitum balfourii, A. hetrophyllum, Dactylorhiza hatagirea, Fertillaria roylei, Nardostachys

Seeds

processing and

sowing work is

going on

(15%).

The development

of 15 lakh seedlings

will be depending

on germination of

seeds collected

from different

grandiflora, Picrorhiza kurrooa, Angelica glauca, Paris polyphylla, Podophyllum hexandrum, Saussurea obvallata, Rheum emodi and Swertia chirayita has been collected from different high altitude areas as well as from Alpine Research Station, Tungnath.

areas.

2. Conversion of 10ha land

into cultivation of

selected high value

species.

Land identification,

selection of villagers

and potential

farmers and

farmer’s

sensitization work is

going on.

Villagers and

potential

farmers have

been identifies

and their

sensitization

work is going

on (15%).

The conversion of

10h land into

cultivation will be

depend on

availability of

planting materials

of selected species

and sensitized

farmers.

3. Development of one

new site for nature

lover and as educational

tourism spot (Nature

interpretation site).

Search for land in

high altitude areas is

going on.

For this

purpose about

5 to 6 sites

were surveyed

and

negotiation

with villagers

and forest

department

going on (5%).

The development

of new site will

depend on

availability of land

in high altitude

area. Most of the

land falls with

different types of

public and forest

related issues.

4. Generation of base line

data on climate and

increased CO2

concentration will help

in identifying the

assumption of climate

change and its effect on

plant growth.

Work on collection

of climatic data is

going on.

Work on

collection of

climatic data is

going on (10%)

The generation of

baseline climatic

information will

depend on timely

establishment of

weather monitoring

system and regular

visit to Alpine

Research Station,

Tungnath. The

administrative

process is very

slow, waiting for

the permission

from the University

administration the

purchasing of

different

equipment’s in

project.

5. Communication

mechanism with

community through

awareness campaigns

and trainings.

Small scale field

level interaction

meetings have been

conducted during

survey work and on

the basis of field

level meetings, the

induction workshop

cum training

programmes has

been proposed in

the month of

February 2017.

Field level

meetings and

primary survey

work has been

completed for

knowing the

current

cultivation

status of

selected

species and

awareness

about

conservation

of medicinal

and aromatic

plants (20%).

The work has been

started and regular

communication

with farmers is

going on through

different sources.

6. Provide planting

materials to different

stakeholders

particularly farmers and

community

organizations for

plantations/ cultivation.

Work on

development/

raising of seedlings

is going on and

some seedlings of

Angelica glauca has

been provided to

farmers of Ushada

Village from old

planting stock

available at the

200 seedlings

of Angelica

glauca has

been provided

to farmers of

Ushada Village

(1%).

Some seedlings of

one selected

species have been

provided to

selected farmers.

The large scale

distribution of

planting materials

to farmers will be

depend on

development/

Centre (HAPPRC). raising/ availability

of seedlings.

Summary of progress -: (with in 200 words)

The project was sanctioned in the month of March, 2016. After completing all the

administrative formalities and receiving the grant from NMHS project office the actual work in the

project could be undertaken in the month of July 2016 after the appointments of project staff.

Considering all the difficulties, the work has been done on survey in different high altitude villages of

district Uttarkashi, Tehri, Rudraprayag, Chamoli, Bageshwar and Pithoragarh for knowing current

cultivation status of selected species and farmer’s awareness about importance of medicinal and

aromatic plants cultivation. Simultaneously, seeds of different selected species have been collected

from different natural populations as well as mother stock available at Alpine Field Research Station,

Tungnath for development of seedlings. The compilation of information collected during survey on

current cultivation status of selected species and farmer’s awareness regarding cultivation of MAPs

going on. For multiplication purpose sowing of seeds of different identified species is continue. The

compiled information and achievements of seedlings development will be submited in annual report

of the project in the month of April 2017. The process of purchasing of sanctioned non-recurring

items in project is also going on and possibly the job will be done shortly. The following work is

under progress in project.

1. Processing of collected seeds.

2. Soil preparation and seeds sowing in seedling trays.

3. Process of purchasing of sanctioned non-recurring items.

4. Searching of lands for development of one new site for nature lover and as educational

tourism spot (NIS).

5. Process on organizing induction workshop cum training programme of selected farmers

in the month of February 2017.

6. Collection of climatic data (minimum and maximum temperature, humidity, rainfall,

snow fall, etc.) from field site at Tungnath.

7. Monitoring of ongoing project work.

Supporting data files/ maps/ tables/ figures of the results to be attached

Table 1. Village surveyed under project for knowing current cultivation status of selected

species and farmer’s awareness about importance and conservation of MAPs.

S.N. Name of Villages Blocks Districts

1. Dharali Bhatwari Uttarkashi

2. Jaspur ,, ,,

3. Barshu ,, ,,

4. Raithal ,, ,,

5. Gangad Mori ,,

6. Dhatmeer ,, ,,

7. Liwari ,, ,,

8. Panwtalla ,, ,,

9. Gangi Bhilangna Tehri Garhwal

10. Indrola ,, ,,

11. Banchauri ,, ,,

12. Thati ,, ,,

13. Kundi ,, ,,

14. Kundiyali ,, ,,

15. Tisriyara ,, ,,

16. Pali (Kotifegul) ,, ,,

17. Luthiyag (Chirbatiya) Jakholi Rudraprayag

18. Toshi Ukhimath ,,

19. Tiryuginarayan ,, ,,

20. Uniyana ,, ,,

21. Ranshi ,, ,,

22. Jaal Talla ,, ,,

23. Jaal Malla ,, ,,

24. Chaomashi ,, ,,

25. Waduk Ghat Chamoli

26. Jokhna ,, ,,

27. Sitel ,, ,,

28. Pranmati, Sarmata and

Badguna

,, ,,

29. Kanol ,, ,,

30. Sutol ,, ,,

31. Pairi Dhar ,, ,,

32. Gairi ,, ,,

33. Pader Ganw ,, ,,

34. Bura ,, ,,

35. Ramni ,, ,,

36. Ghuni ,, ,,

37. Wan Dewal ,,

38. Baland ,, ,,

39. Himani ,, ,,

40. Pinao ,, ,,

41. Ghesh ,, ,,

42. Marcha Dharchaula Pithoragarh

43. Seepu ,, ,,

44. Tidang ,, ,,

45. Nagling ,, ,,

46. Baling ,, ,,

47. Dattu ,, ,,

48. Dugtu ,, ,,

49. Sela ,, ,,

50. Boan ,, ,,

51. Go ,, ,,

52. Filam ,, ,,

53. Chal ,, ,,

54. Bundi ,, ,,

55. Garbiyan ,, ,,

56. Napalchau ,, ,,

57. Nabi ,, ,,

58. Rongkong ,, ,,

59. Kutti ,, ,,

60. Himkhola ,, ,,

61. Sosha ,, ,,

62. Sirdang ,, ,,

63. Ralam Munsyari ,,

64. Panchu goth ,, ,,

65. Tola ,, ,,

66. Lashpa ,, ,,

67. Khilanj ,, ,,

68. Milam ,, ,,

69. Bilju ,, ,,

70. Burfu ,, ,,

71. Mappa ,, ,,

Table 2. Seeds of selected species collected in Ist year (October – November, 2016).

S.N. Name of species Approx. weight

(gm)

Seed collection site

1. Jatamansi (Nardostachys grandiflora) 290.0 Dayara, Bedni, Panwali,

Kilpud, Rudranath,

Madmheshwar and

Tungnath (All above 3300

m asl)

2. Archa (Rheum emodi) 140.0 Tungnath (3600 m asl),

Munsiyari

3. Choru (Angelica glauca) 400.0 Madmheshwar, Manni,

Ghesh, Rudranath and

Munsiyari Tungnath (All

above 2500 m asl)

4. Chirayta (Swertia chirayita) 27.0 Kaphkote

5. Satwa (Paris polyphylla) 23.0 Pothibasa (2200 m asl),

Himni (2510 m asl)

6. Vankakari (Podophyllum hexandrum) 26.0 Kilpud, Munsiyari, Sekhu

Madhutal (All above 2500

m asl)

7. Hatazari (Dactylorhiza hatagirea) 28.0 Bedni, Manni, and

Madhmheshwar (All above

3300 m asl)

8. Brahma Kamal (Saussurea obvallata) 7.0 Bhaguwabasa, Bedni (3600 m asl)

9. Kutki (Picrorhiza kurrooa) 16.0 Pothibasa, Tungnath,

72. Ghangar ,, ,,

73. Ralekot ,, ,,

74. Martoliya ,, ,,

75. Teekh Kapkot Bageshwar

76. Doula ,, ,,

77. Kilpara ,, ,,

78. Badiyakot (kalau) ,, ,,

79. Badiyakot (Danau) ,, ,,

80. Borbalra ,, ,,

81. Sorag ,, ,,

82. Wacham ,, ,,

83. Khati ,, ,,

84. Jhuni ,, ,,

85. Khaljuni ,, ,,

Manni and Panwali (2200

m asl)

10. Atis (Aonitum hetrophyllum) 102.0 Gangi, Tungnath, Ghesh,

Munsiyari, Dayara and

Panwali (All above 2500 m

asl)

11. Kakoli (Fertillaria roylei) 2.0 Manni (3600 m asl)

12. Mitha vish (Aconitum balfourii) 6.0 Dharchula, Sekhu

Madhutal (All above 2500

m asl)

Figure 1. Continue……………..

Figure 1. Photographs of high altitude villages, farmer’s interaction meetings, survey and

ongoing cultivation of some medicinal plants, particularly Atish, Balchad, Kuth and Kutki.

Figure 2. Continue……………..

Figure 2. Continue……………..

Figure 2. Photographs of seeds collection, processing, drying and packing of selected species namely, Aconitum balfourii, A. hetrophyllum, Dactylorhiza hatagirea, Fertillaria roylei, Nardostachys grandiflora, Picrorhiza kurrooa, Angelica glauca, Paris polyphylla, Podophyllum hexandrum, Saussurea obvallata, Rheum emodi and Swertia chirayita in project.

Name of the PI-: Prof. (M.C. Nautiyal)

Signature -:

Date-:

High Altitude Plant Physiology Research Centre ( केन्द्रीय )

(Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal Central University)

Director /HOD No: HAPPRC/HMNS/ Date:

To,

Er. Kireet Kumar, Scientist G & NMHS-Nodal Officer

NMHS, PMU-GBPIHED

G.B. Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment and Development,

Kosi-Katarmal, Almora (Uttarakhand) 263634

Sub.:- Submission of Half-Yearly Progress Report for Updating the HMHS-PMU, GBPNIHESD.

Sir,

Greetings & Good Wishes of New Year 2017! Please find enclosed herewith duly signed and brief

Half-Yearly Progress Report of project entitled “Establishment of Gene Pool, Propagation and Ex-Situ

Conservation of selected sensitive high altitude Medicinal and Aromatic plant species and Nature

Interpretation Site (NIS) for Creating Awareness among the Various Stakeholders” (Project No.

NMHS/MG-2016/004, Dated, 31/3/2016) in format send by NMHS-PMU. Pl. feels free to write, if any

quarries.

Kindly acknowledge the receipt of the same.

Thanking you,

(Director)

Email: happrc@gmail.com

Enclosed: as stated.

Post Box 14, Srinagar-246174, Uttarakhand, India. Phone: 01346-252172, 253760. Gram: UNIGARH. Fax: 01346-252070 E-mail: happrc@gmail.com, Alpine Field Research Station: Tungnath ; Demonstration and Ext. site: Pothibasa