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RESEARCH PROJECTS

Ongoing Projects

  ICFRE FUNDED RESEARCH PROJECTS

  1. Assessment of Species Diversity of Heterocera (moths) across the Shiwalik Landscape of Northern India and Development of a Database (FRI-669/FPT-06/2020-2024)-PI: Arun P. Singh, Scientist-G
  2. Bio-ecology and management of Sal seed borer – Dichocrocisleptalis(Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) PI- Dr. Karan Pal Singh, Scientist -F
  3. Genetic modification of Populus deltoides clone(s) against Lepidopteran pest. (ICFRE) Co-PI.- Dr. Arvind Kumar, Scientist- F
  4. Studies on Semichemicals for management of Sal heartwood borer, Hoplo cerambyxspinicornis Newman (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) PI-Ranjeet Singh & Co-PI.-Dr. Arvind Kumar, Scientist- F
  5. Insect pest management of poplar using bio-pesticides. PI-Dr. Arvind Kumar, Scientist- F
  6. Studies on exploration of Biological Control of Ageratina adinophora in Uttarakhand. 2021-2024 PI –Ranjeet Singh & Ranjana Juwantha, Scientist- D

 

  NATIONAL FUNDED RESEARCH PROJECTS (AIRCP-Entomology& Pathology) 

  1. AICRP-2: All India Coordinated Research project on Bamboo.  Component 4b: Management of insect and diseases of bamboo in nursery, plantation and storage. (2019-2024), (CAMPA funded)- CoPI – Dr. Amit Pandey, Scientist G, Dr.                       Vipin Parkash, Scientist- F, Dr. Karan Pal Singh, Scientist -F, Ms. Ranjana Juwantha, Scientist- D (Investigator)
  1. AICRP-11: All India Coordinated Research Project on Dalbergia sissoo (NPC)- Dr. Amit Pandey, Scientist G & Dr. Shailesh Pandey, Scientist- E
  2. AICRP-20: Development of Bio pesticide products/formulations from extracts of tree borne oil seeds and tissues of wild plants for management of insect pests. Dr. Karan Pal Singh, Scientist -F
  3. AICRP-21: Development of Superior Bio-fertilizers for Enhanced Plant Productivity. (April, 2020- March, 2025; CAMPA funded) (PI) – Dr. Vipin Parkash, Scientist- F
  4. AICRP-25: All India Coordinated Research Project on Domestication, genetic characterization, improvement and diversified utilization of poplars Component PI- Management of major insect pests and diseases of native and exotic poplars). Shailesh Pandey, Scientist- E&Dr. Arvind Kumar, Scientist- F
  5. AICRP -28: All India Coordinated Research Project on Dalbergia latifolia(Indian Rosewood) – Population status, collection, conservation, characterization, and evaluation of genetic resources of Indian Rosewood, Dalbergia latifolia (Monitor insect pests and diseases of nurseries and plantations and develop suitable management practices-Dr.Arvind Kumar, Scientist- F& Shailesh Pandey, Scientist- E
  6. AICRP-30: Development of package of practices on Gmelina arborea (Khamer or Gamhar) in selected regions of India – Dr.Karan Pal Singh, Scientist -F
  7. AICRP-31: Study of climate-driven effects on Indian forest through long-term monitoring (Investigator: Disease and Mycology Component Coordinator)- Amit Pandey, Scientist G; Component PI- Dr. Vipin Parkash, Scientist- F; Component CoPI- Dr. Shailesh Pandey, Scientist- E

 

CONSULTANCY PROJECTS         

  1. Assessment, Impact and Mitigation Measures for Chakla Opencast Coal Block Mine (1800ha) in North Karanpura Coal field, Chakla, LateharDistrict, Jharkhand- EM Division, ICFRE (2021-2023)- (Co-PI-Resource Person on fauna)-Dr. Arun Pratap Singh, Scientist-G
  2. Eco-restoration studies of mined out and surrounding areas of Gouthamkhani OC Project under Sustainable Activities inSCCL, Kothagudem, Telangana. EM Division, ICFRE (2022-2023)- (Co-PI Resource Person on fauna) -Dr. Arun Pratap Singh, Scientist-G
  3. EM Division, ICFRE-Ecological studies on flora & fauna in relation to M/s Sandur Manganese & Iron Ore Limited (SMIORE) Mine, Bellary, Karnataka – Dr. Arun Pratap Singh (2022-2023)(Co-PI -Resource person on fauna)- Dr. Arun Pratap Singh, Scientist-G
  4. EM Division, ICFRE-Comprehensive study to Assess the impact of changes in composition of forest flora and fauna, impacted area and the forest fringe communities surrounding diverted forest land for coal transportation road with respect to Jayant Opencast Mine of NCL, Singaruli, Madhya Pradesh. – Dr. Arun Pratap Singh (2023-2024)(Co-PI -Resource person on fauna)- Dr. Arun Pratap Singh, Scientist-G.

Completed Projects

Completed Projects (ICFRE and externally funded, up to year 2015-16)

S.No. Title of Project P.I. Name & Designation Co-P.I. Name & Designation Funding Agency Date of Start Duration in year Project Cost/ Budget(Rs. In Lakhs)
1. Studies on diversity and host range of hymenopteran egg parasitoids from northern India (Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand) Dr. Sudhir Singh,
Scientist-G		 – ICFRE 01/04/2018 2018-2021 20.16
2. Digitization and enrichment of National Forest Insect Collection (NFIC) of Forest Research Institute Phase-II (minute insects) Dr. Sudhir Singh,
Scientist- G		 – ICFRE 01/04/2017 2017 – 2021 30.28
3. Insect pests of Western Himalayan oaks and their control Dr. Arun P. Singh,
Scientist-F		 – ICFRE 01/02/2017 2017-2021 11.26
4. Butterflies associated with different forest types/sub-types in Uttarakhand Dr. Arun P. Singh,
Scientist-F		 – ICFRE 01/02/2017 2017-2021 19.04
5. Screening of poplar clones for tolerance against poplar leaf defoliator, Clostera cupreata But Dr. Arvind Kumar,
Scientist-E		 – ICFRE 01/04/2017 2017-2021 13.06
6. Diversity study of pteromalid parasitoids (Hymenoptera: ptreomalidae) of  Northern India with special emphasis on bio-efficacy of some selected parasitoids Dr. Arvind Kumar,
Scientist-E.		 – ICFRE 01/10/2018 2018-2021 36.72
7. Taxonomic study of Tettigoniidae (Orthoptera) of Inda Dr. Sudhir Singh, Scientist- G – MoEF & CC (GoI) 01/12/2016 2016-2019 09.81
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