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    12/24

    Notice Inviting e-tender No. - WB/FOR/STR/DFD/NIT/11(e)/2024-25(3rd Call)

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    12/24

    Notice Inviting e-tender No. - WB/FOR/STR/DFD/NIT/01(e)/2024-25(3rd Call)

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    11/24

    Notice Inviting e-tender No. - WB/FOR/STR/DFD/NIT/10(e)/2024-25

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    08/24

    NOTICE INVITING e-TENDER No. -WB/FOR/STR/DFD/NIT/02( e )/2024-25

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    07/24

    NOTICE INVITING e-TENDER No.-WBFORISTR/DFDINITI03(e)/2024-25

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    07/24

    NOTICE INVITING e-TENDER No. -WBFORISTR/DFDINITI05(e)/2024-25

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    07/24

    NOTICE INVITING e-TENDER No. -WBFORISTR/DFDINITI04(e)/2024-25

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    07/24

    NOTICE INVITING e-TENDER No.-WBFORISTR/DFDINIT/01(e)/2024-25

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    01/24

    PUBLICATION OF NOTICE INVITING e-TENDER NO. WBFOR/STR/DFD/NIT/26(e)/2023-24 FOR SUPPLY OF TRAP CAMERA IN SUNDARBAN TIGER RESERVE.

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    12/23

    PUBLICATION OF NOTICE INVITING e-TENDER No. – WBFOR/STR/DFD/JICA/NIT/1(e)/2023-24 FOR MAKING POCUPINE STRUCTURES IN SUNDARBAN TIGER RESERVE.

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    12/23

    PUBLICATION OF NOTICE INVITING e-TENDER NO.- WBFOR/STR/DFD/NIT25(e)/2023-24 for installation of Submersible (1000 ft) at kanksa , extension of jetty at Pakhirala, sinking of deep tube well at JFMC areas and other works in sundarban Tiger Reserve.

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    12/23

    Publication of Re-Tender Notice No. WBFOR/STR/ DFD/NIT14(e)/2023-2024 (2nd call) for supply and installation of Speed Boat Engine (OBM)(2nos.) of capacity of 90HP and 150 HP under Sundarban Tiger Reserve.

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    11/23

    Publication of e-Tender Notice No.WBFOR/ STR/DFD/NIT/21(e)/2023-24(2nd Call) for Construction of jetty at chotomollakhali and other works in Sundarban Tiger Reserve.

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    11/23

    Publication of e-Tender Notice No.WBFOR/ STR/DFD/NIT/13(e)/2023-24(2nd Call) for supply of wooden almirah for safe keeping of arms and cot for staffs in Sundarban Tiger Reserve.

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    11/23

    Publishing of e-Tender Notice No. WBFOR/STR/DFD/23(e)/2023-24 for Maintenance of Entrance gate at Sudhanyakhali, Dobanki and Jhingekhali and installation of Diorama for Turtle for different locations under SWLS Range in Sundarban Tiger Reserve.

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    11/23

    Publishing of e-Tender Notice No. WBFOR/STR/DFD/24(e)/2023-24 for Sinking of 1100 ft. deep tube well with raised platform at Santigachi Lahiripur JFMC, Bali JFMC, Gobindapur JFMC and Bruliapara JFMC in Sundarban Tiger Reserve.

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    10/23

    Publication of e-Tender Notice No. WBFOR/STR/DFD/24(e)/2023-24 for Sinking of 1100 ft. deep tube well with raised platform at Santigachi Lahiripur JFMC, Bali JFMC, Gobindapur JFMC and Bruliapara JFMC in Sundarban Tiger Reserve.

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    09/23

    PUBLICATION OF NOTICE INVITING e- TENDER NO.-WBFOR/STR/DFD/NIT23(e)/ 2023-2024 for maintenance of entrance gate at Sudhanyakhali, Dobanki under SWLS Range, at Jhingekhali under Bashirhat Range and other different minor work for installation of Diorama for Turtle at different location under Swls Range in Sundarban Tiger Reserve.

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    09/23

    PUBLICATION OF NOTICE INVITING Re-TENDER NO. - WBFOR/STR/DFD/NIT17(e)/2023-2024 (2nd call) for water treatment plant (1000 LPH) at Lahiripur Santigachi JFMC under SWLS Range in Sundarban Tiger Reserve.

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    08/23

    Publication of notice inviting e-Tender No - WBFOR/STR/DFD/NIT21(e)/2023-24 for construction of Jetty at Khatuajhuri and other works in Sundarban Tiger Reserve.

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    08/23

    Publication of e-Tender No.-WBFOR/STR/DFD/NIT14(e)/2023-24 for supply and installation of OBM(ENGINE) for Departmental Speed Boat in Sundarban Tiger Reserve.

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    08/23

    Publication of e-Tender Notice No. WBFOR/STR/DFD/NIT20(e)/2023-24 for Construction of Jetty at Pakhirala under SWLS Range Sundarban Tiger Reserve.

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    08/23

    Publication of Re-Tender Notice No. WBFOR/STR/DFD//NIT02(e)/2023-24 (2nd Call) for AMC of 5 KVA Solar Power Plant and RT Base Radio and Walkie Talkie in Sundarban Tiger Reserve.

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    08/23

    Publication of Re-Tender Notice No. WBFOR/STR/DFD/NIT09(e)/2023-2024 (2nd Call) for supply of RT Base Set and Walkie Talkie in Sundarban Tiger Reserve.

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    08/23

    Publication of e-Tender Notice No. WBFOR/STR/DFD/NIT19(e)/2023-24 for supply of Quad Copter Drone (02 Nos.) in Sundarban Tiger Reserve.

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    08/23

    Publication of e-Tender Notice No. WBFOR/STR/DFD/NIT10(e)/2023-24 (2nd Call) for Supply of Solar Tubular Battery in Sundarban Tiger Reserve.

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    08/23

    Publication of e-Tender Notice No. WBFOR/STR/DFD/NIT05(e)/2023-24 (2nd Call) for Supplying of Generator set-40 KVA ( 1 Unit) under Sundarban Tiger Reserve 2023-24.

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    07/23

    Publication of e-Tender Notice No. WBFOR/STR/DFD/NIT17(e)/2023-24 for supply, installation and commissioning RO plant of 1000 LPh at Lahiripur, santigachi , under SWLS Range Sundarban Tiger Reserve.

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    07/23

    Publication of e-Tender Notice No. WBFOR/STR/DFD/16(e)/2023-24 for maintenance of chain-link fencing at Rampura,Gosaba,Harikhali,Samsernagar and Chandkhali under Sundarban Tiger Reserve

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    07/23

    Publication of e-Tender Notice No. WBFOR/STR/DFD/15(e)/2023-24 for sinking of deep tube well at Hemnagar,Jamespur and Gobindapur JFMC area and Supply and installation of Street Light at JFMC Villages under Sundarban Tiger Reserve

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    07/23

    Publication of e-Tender Notice No.WBFOR/STR /DFD/NIT/8(e)/2023-24 (2nd Call) for construction of jetty at Duttar River side opposite Tripligheri in Sundarban Tiger Reserve

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    06/23

    Publication of e-Tender Notice No. WBFOR /STR/DFD/NIT10(e)/2023-24 for supply of Solar Tubular Battery in Sundarban Tiger Reserve

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    06/23

    Publication of e- Tender Notice No. WBFOR/STR/DFD/NIT13(e)/2023-24 for supply of Wooden (Mehoguny) Almirah in Sundarban Tiger Reserve

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    06/23

    Publication of e-Tender Notice No. WBFOR/STR/DFD/NIT09(e)/2023-24/ for supply of RT Base Set and Walkie Talkie in sundarban Tiger Reserve

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    06/23

    Publication of Re-Tender Notice No. WBFOR/STR/DFD/NIT04(e)/2023-24(2nd Call) for Supply of Nylon Rope and Bamboo in Sundarban Tiger Reserve

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    05/23

    Publication of e-Tender Notice No.WBFOR/STR /DFD/NIT/7(e)/2023-24 for repairing of Jetty at Kumirmari under Bashirhat Range in Sundarban Tiger Reserve

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    05/23

    Publication of e-Tender Notice No.WBFOR/STR /DFD/NIT/8(e)/2023-24 for construction of jetty in Duttar River opposite Tripligheri in Sundarban Tiger Reserve

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    04/23

    Publication of e-Tender Notice No. WBFOR/STR/DFD/NIT05(e)/2023-24 for supplying of Generator Set-40KV (1 Unit) Under Sundarban Tiger Reserve 2023-24

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    04/23

    Publication of e-Tender Notice No. WBFOR/STR/DFD/NIT02(e)/2023-24 for AMC of 5KVA Solar Power Plant and RT base Radio

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    04/23

    Publication of e-Tender Notice No. WBFOR/STR/DFD/NIT01(e)/2023-24 for AMC of Trap Camera (200 Nos) under Sundarban Tiger Reserve 2023-24

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    04/23

    Publication of e-Tender Notice No. WBFOR/STR/DFD/NIT04(e)/2023-24 for supplying of Nylon Rope and Bamboo in Sundarban Tiger Reserve 2023-24

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    04/23

    Publication of e-tender Notice No. WBFOR/STR/DFD/NIT06(e)/2023-24 for Feed of Batagur Baska in Sundarban Tiger Reserve 2023-24

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    04/23

    Publication of e-Tender Notice No.WBFOR/STR/DFD/NIT03 (e)/2023-24 for hiring of 1/2/4/6 Cylinder Boat and Launch under Sundarban Tiger Reserve 2023-24

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    03/23

    Publication of e-Tender Notice No. WBFOR/STR/DFD/ 27(e)/2022-23(2nd Call) for Construction of Jetty(30.00Mt) at Lahiripur Chargheri under SWLS Range in Sundarban Tiger Reserve

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    03/22

    Publication of e-Tender Notice No. WBFOR/STR/DFD/ 21(e)/2022-23(2nd Call),SL-19, Supply , installation and commissioning of RO plant of 1000 LPH Capacity Water Purification Plant at Lahiripur Santigachi under SWLS Range in Sundarban Tiger Reserve.

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    03/22

    Publication of e-Tender Notice No. WBFOR/STR/DFD/ 28(e)/2022-23 for supply of Hunter Shoes and Back Pack for front line staffs in Sundarban Tiger Reserve.

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    02/23

    Publication of e-Tender Notice No. WBFOR/STR/DFD/ 22(e)/2022-23(2nd Call) for supply of Quad copter Drone for use in Sundarban Tiger Reserve

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    02/23

    Publication of e-Tender Notice No. WBFOR/STR/DFD/ 27(e)/2022-23 for Construction of Jetty(30.00Mt) at Lahiripur Chargheri under SWLS Range in Sundarban Tiger Reserve

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    01/23

    Publication of e-Tender Notice No. WBFOR/STR/DFD/ 26(e)/2022-23 for maintenance of cage shed at Bidya and Sajnekhali in Sundarban Tiger Reserve

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    01/23

    Publication of NIT No. WBFOR/STR/NIT/06(e) /2022-23( 2nd Call) for Maintenance of C. C. Path at Hemnagar under Bashirhat Range in Sundarban Tiger Reserve.

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    01/23

    Publication of NIT No. WBFOR/STR/DFD/NIT/19(e)/2022-23(2nd Call) for Construction of HDPE floating jetty at Sajnekhali and Dobanki in Sundarban Tiger Reserve.

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    01/22

    Publication of NIT No WBFOR/STR/DFD/NIT25(e)/2022-23 for supply of feed for spotted deer at Dobanki under SWLS Range in Sundarban Tiger Reserve.

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    01/23

    Publication of e-Tender Notice No. WBFOR/STR/DFD/ 24(e)/2022-23 for Supply of Solar Tubular Battery (35 Nos.)for use in Sundarban Tiger Reserve

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    01/23

    PUBLICATION OF NOTICE INVITING Re-TENDER No. - WBFOR/STR/DFD/NIT11(e)/2022-23( 3rd Call) FOR SUPPLY OF ICE BLOCK MAKING MACHINE FOR DISTRIBUTION TO JFMC VILLAGERS IN SUNDARBAN TIGER RESERVE

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    12/22

    Publication of e-Tender Notice No. WBFOR/STR/DFD/ 21(e)/2022-23 for installation of water treatment plant at Pakhirla and other seven locations under Sundarban Tiger Reserve

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    12/22

    Publication of e-Tender Notice No-WBFOR/STR/DFD/NIT20(e)/2022-23 for repairing of compound wall at Canning under Head Quarter Range and Sinking of submersible and plumbing work at Champta under NP(E) Range in Sundarban Tiger Reserve.

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    12/22

    Publication of e-Tender Notice No.WBFOR/ STR/ DFD/NIT15(e)/2022-23( 2 nd Call) for Supply of GPS real time tracking system with the backend for data retrieval and analysis in Sundarban Tiger Reserve.

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    12/22

    Publication of e-Tender Notice No- WBFOR/STR/DFD/NIT19(e)/2022-23 for construction of HDPE floating jetty at Sajnekhali and Dobanki under SWLS Range in Sundarban Tiger Reserve.

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    12/22

    Publication of e-Tender Notice No. WBFOR/STR/DFD/ 18(e)/2022-23 for construction of 30mt. RCC Jetty at Sudhanyakhali Camp in Sundarban Tiger Reserve

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    12/22

    Publication of e-Tender Notice No. WBFOR/STR/DFD/ 17(e)/2022-23 for Renovation of sale counter at Sajnekhali under S.W.L.S Range and other works in Sundarban Tiger Reserve

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    11/22

    Publication of e-Tender Notice No.WBFOR/STR/DFD/8(e)/2022-23( 2nd Call) for Construction of Grow out facility for accommodating future hatchling and for controlled environment research at Jhila under Bashirhat Range and other works in Sundarban Tiger Reserve

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    11/22

    Publication of e-Tender Notice No. WBFOR/STR/DFD/ 13(e)/2022-23 for supply of speed boat ( Two number of Aluminum and one FRP Boat) under Sundarban Tiger Reserve

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    11/22

    Publication of e-Tender Notice No. WBFOR/STR/DFD/ 14(e)/2022-23 for installation of water treatment plant at Netidhopani and Bagmara in Sundarban Tiger Reserve

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    11/22

    e-Tender Notice No. WBFOR/STR/ DFD/11(e)/2022-23(2nd Call) for the supply of ice block-making machine for distribution to JFMC Villagers in Sundarban Tiger Reserve

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    11/22

    Publication of e-Tender Notice No. WBFOR/STR/DFD/12(e)/2022-23 for renewal of chain-link fencing at different places and other works under Sundarban Tiger Reserve

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    10/22

    NOTICE INVITING Re-TENDER No. - WBFOR/STR/DFD/NIT10(e)/2022-23

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    7/22

    Publication of e-Tender Notice No.WBFOR/STR/DFD/8(e)/2022-23 for Construction of Grow out facility for accommodating future hatchling and for controlled environment research at Jhila under Bashirhat Range and other works in Sundarban Tiger Reserve.

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    7/22

    Publication of e-Tender Notice No. WBFOR/STR/DFD/09(e)/2022-23 for the supply of 40KVA generator.

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    7/22

    Publication of e-Tender Notice No.WBFOR/STR/DFD/7(e)/2022-23 for Maintenance of Double soling path at Samsernagar and other eleven locations under Sundarban Tiger Reserve

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    7/22

    Publication of e-Tender Notice No. WBFOR/STR/DFD/01(e)/2022-23(2nd Call) for Supply of Nylon Rope in Sundarban Tiger Reserve.

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    7/22

    Publication of e-Tender Notice No. WBFOR/STR/DFD/01(e)/2022-23(2nd Call) for Supply of Bamboo in Sundarban Tiger Reserve.

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    7/22

    Publication of e-Tender Notice No. WBFOR/STR/DFD/5(e)/2022-23 for maintenance of chain-link fencing at different locations under Sundarban Tiger Reserve.

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    7/22

    Publication of e-Tender Notice No. WBFOR/STR/DFD/04(e)/2022-23.

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    6/22

    RE-TENDER NOTICE NO. 2/HIRING OF BOATS/LAUNCHES (1/2/4/6 CYLINDERS) UNDER SUNDARBAN TIGER RESERVE DURING 2022-23

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    5/22

    Publication of Corrigendum Notice

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    5/22

    TENDER NOTICE NO. 1/HIRING OF BOATS/LAUNCHES (1/2/4/6 CYLINDERS) UNDER SUNDARBAN TIGER RESERVE DURING 2022-23

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    5/22

    Publication of e-Tender Notice No. WBFOR/STR/DFD/01(e)/2022-23 for Supply of Bamboo and Nylon Rope in Sundarban Tiger Reserve.

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    2/22

    Publication of e-Tender Notice No.Memo No-58| /FD/2B-34(0-Tender)

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    1/22

    Publication of e-Tender Notice No. WBFOR/STR/DFD/04(e)/2021-22 for establishing RO Plant at Champta, Jhila and Netidhopani and Construction of Veterinary Lab at Champta in Sundarban Tiger Reserve

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    1/22

    E- Tender : Publication of e-Tender Notice No. WBFOR/STR/DFD/08(e)/2021-22 for chain-link fencing at Kendo in Sundarban Tiger Reserve.

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    1/22

    E- Tender : Publication of e-Tender Notice No. WBFOR/STR/DFD/03(e)/2021-22(3rd call) for Maintenance of staff barrack at Kendo in Sundarban Tiger Reserve

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    1/22

    E- Tender : Publication of e-Tender Notice No. WBFOR/STR/DFD/09(e)/2021-22 for making signage for general awareness regarding tiger conservation in and around STR in Sajnekhali Wildlife Sanctuary Range

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    1/22

    E- Tender : Publication of e-Tender Notice No. WBFOR/STR/DFD/07(e)/2021-22 for supply of speed boat in Sundarban Tiger Reserve

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    1/22

    E- Tender : Publication of NIT NO- WBFOR/STR/DFD/NIT06(e)/2021-22 for renovation of staff barrack at Canning and other repairing and renovation works in Sundarban Tiger Reserve

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    12/21

    E- Tender : Publication of E-Tender Notice

    Notice Inviting Tender No. -
    WBFOR/STR/DFD/NITO5(e)/2021-22

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    12/21

    E- Tender : Publication of E-Tender Notice

    Notice Inviting Tender No. -
    WBFOR/STR/DFD/NIT03(e)/2021-22(2nd call)

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    10/21

    E- Tender : Supply of Nylon Rope Type 3Strand IR 4mm Polyolefene rope colour yellow and including carriage loading and unloading up to Canning , South 24 Parganas

    Tender Reference Number: WBFOR/STR/DFD/NIT01(e)/2021-22 (3rd Call)
    Tender ID: 2021_DOFR_344606_1

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    09/21

    GeM : Bid No: GEM/2021/B/1544876

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    Sundarban Tour

    The enchanting beauty of the forest makes tourists ecstatic. People can enjoy the panoramic view of the forest from various watch towers constructed in different remote locations. Waterways are the only means to visit the region. October to March is the best season for Sundarban tour.

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    Only Mangrove Ecoregion

    Ecosystem Of Sundarbans

    The Sundarban is one of the most diverse and productive mangrove ecosystems in the world. The flora, fauna and their interaction are important to sustain a healthy ecosystem. The region is named after a tree, called ‘Sundari’. Pertinent to note that, the cherished interaction between the biotic and abiotic factors is the key attribute of the largest mangrove.

    Ecosystem

    Ecology is all about the interaction between communities. Both biotic and abiotic components are important to sustain an ecosystem. Sundarban is considered as estuarine mangrove in the Gangetic delta. Sundarbans features two ecoregions - 'Sundarbans freshwater swamp forests and 'Sundarbans mangroves'. The seasonally flooded Sundarbans freshwater swamp forests lie inland from the mangrove forests on the coastal fringe. The forest covers approximately 10,000 km2 of which about 6,000 km2 are in Bangladesh. The Indian part of Sundarbans is estimated to be about 4,110 km2, of which about 1,700 km2 is occupied by water bodies in the forms of rivers and creeks of width varying from a few metres to several kilometres. The Sundarban along the Bay of Bengal has evolved over the millennia through natural deposition of upstream sediments accompanied by intertidal segregation. The physiography is dominated by deltaic formations that include numerous drainage lines associated with surface and subaqueous levees, splays and tidal flats.

    Flora

    Mangrove ecosystem is a very specialised environment occurring in between the terrestrial habitat and the sea in the tropical and sub-tropical regions. Sundarban is the largest delta formed by the confluence of the Ganges, Brahmaputra and Meghna rivers in the Bay of Bengal. Tide- dominated funnel-shaped estuary is intersected by mesh-like network of rivers, channels and creeks. The transitional habitat supports a unique variety of plant community, known as ‘mangrove’. The term ‘mangrove’ is derived from a Portuguese word ‘mangue’, which means salt tolerant plants. The Sundarban is one of the prominent examples of mangrove in the world.

    Fauna

    Mangrove ecosystem supports a wide assemblage of animal communities. It is the home of many animals which live entirely within the mangrove, several others visit this zone either foraging or to breed. This unique mangrove ecosystem with its numerous ecological niches is home to over 1586 faunal species, among them 15 mammals, 8 species of birds, 17 species of reptiles are included in Schedule I and II( rare & endangered) of the Wildlife (Protection) Act,1972. 14 species have been listed in Appendix I of CITES.




    Project Tiger

    Project Tiger is a tiger conservation programme launched in 1973 by the Government of India.
    The project aims to safeguard the viable population of Bengal tigers in their natural habitats.

    Background

    Project Tiger is a tiger conservation programme launched in 1973 by the Government of India. The project aims to safeguard the viable population of Bengal tigers in their natural habitats, protecting them from extinction, and preserving areas of biological importance as a natural heritage forever represented as close as possible the diversity of ecosystems across the distribution of tigers in the country.

    Note: Sundarban was considered under Project Tiger in the inauguration year, 1973.

    Objectives
    • Reduce those factors which lead to the depletion of tiger habitats and to mitigate them by suitable management.
    • Ensure a viable tiger population for economic, scientific, cultural, aesthetic and ecological values.
    Prospects
    • The project's task force visualize the tiger reserves as breeding nuclei, surplus animals would migrate to adjacent forests.
    • Funds and commitment are mustered to support the intensive program of habitat protection and rehabilitation under the project.
    • The government has also set up a Tiger Protection Force to combat poachers and funded relocation of villagers to minimize human-tiger conflicts.
    Monitoring and Research
    • The monitoring system M-STrIPES was developed to assist patrol and protect tiger habitats. It is running successfully with several modifications in the Tiger Reserve.
    • Camera trap method is also exercised in the Sundarban Tiger Reserve. The analysis of the flanks of the tigers are assisted by WII-Dehradun.
    Collaboration

    The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) was established in2005, by the recommendation of the Tiger Task Force, headed by the Prime Minister of India.

    Basic aim of NTCA is to Providing statutory authority to Project Tiger and Addressing livelihood interests of local people in areas surrounding Tiger Reserves.

    Recent Status of Tiger Conservation

    Livelihood

    People of Sundarban

    Agrarian economy based employment is mostly observed in the region. The entire communities of Sundarban depend on the forest and waterways for their livelihood. Fishing from rivers; crab collection; honey collection from the forest and
    tourism business are the main source of income here in this place.

    Mangrove Plantation

    The huge damage of the mangroves was caused by the cyclone Amphan last year. The state govt has decided to rebuild the damaged forests by planting mangrove, thereby to protect the ecozone from natural calamities. The Forest Dept has started planting 5 crore mangrove saplings in the Sundarbans. There are 4 main objectives of the work plan, they are -

    Harvesting of Honey

    Honey is a mineral rich carbohydrate food source of high medicinal value produced by the bees. Honey harvesting is one of the major livelihoods of the people of Sundarban.

    Fishing in River

    The govt of West Bengal is set to launch unique fish tourism in Sundarbans to attract domestic as well as international tourists.

    Research

    Research and Conservation Breeding

    Research and conservation breeding programme is one of the key components for any Biosphere Reserve, and Sundarban is not an exception. Captive breeding of endangered species is necessary in context of conservation. It prevents local extinction of a species or a sub-species. Conservation breeding programme along with continuous research and monitoring is running successfully on Northern River Terrapin and Estuarine Crocodile under the effective guidance and supervision of Sundarban Tiger Reserve.

    Batagur baska

    River terrapin is one of the important species of estuarine ecosystem, not only it takes green plants but also it takes rotten food items and clear the water, hence it is called ' water vulture'.

    Saltwater Crocodile

    Saltwater crocodile is one of the important species and the apex predator of estuarine ecosystem, not only it takes fresh fleshy foods but also it takes rotten carcass of the animal and thereby helps to clear the river water.

    Activity

    STR Year Wise Activity

    The officials of Sundarban Tiger Reserveare working on sustainable livelihood in different aspects.
    Several medical camps, awareness programmes,staff training programme,
    seminars etc are organized by the forest department in many remote areas of the delta.