Bandhavgarh - Sanjay National Parks:
Tiger Corridor Protection Program 2001 -2002 Budget:

1. GIS-based Tiger Habitat Analysis ( 1 - 5 years).
Computer Software USD $ 5,000
GIS Training USD $ 5,000
GIS Technician USD $ 5,000
Researcher - communication USD $ 7,000
Satelite imagery, air photo and map-base acquisition USD $25,000
Logistics and Misc. USD $ 5,000
Subtotal USD $ 54,000

Tiger conservation and investigation teams ( x 2): Data collection, field support and public relations

2 Man salary 450 x 12 x 2 USD $ 10,800
2 Motor cycles 3000 x 2 USD $ 6,000
Jeep hire/rental. 250 x 12 USD $ 3,000
Operating cost ( Fuel and Repairs) USD $ 3,000
Lodging cost, camps and supplies USD $ 15,000
Misc. equipment * USD $ 28,600

Subtotal USD $ 66,400

Law-enforcement: Mapping, intelligence gathering, investigations and anti-poaching network

  • Informants and related expenses USD $ 5,000
  • Travel and accommodation USD $ 5,000
  • Undercover investigations USD $ 10,000
  • Subtotal USD $ 20,000

Incidentals

  • Travel USD $ 15,000
  • Documentation USD $ 2,000
  • Training USD $ 5,000
  • Communications USD $ 2,000
  • Project management and supervision USD $ 10,000
  • Report writing and production USD $ 3,000
  • Subtotal USD $ 37,000

Total (1 –4) USD $ 177,400

Contingencies (10%) USD $17,740

Grand Total: USD $195,140


* Equipment list.

1. Camera Trap Kits 8 x 1500 USD $ 12,000
2. Laptop computers 2 x 3000 USD $ 6,000
3. Desk top computers (Set.) 3000 x 1 USD $ 3,000
4. Cameras 2 x $ 900 USD $ 1,800
5. Video camera USD $ 1,500
6. Binoculars 4 x $ 200 USD $ 800
7. Night Scope 2 x $ 300 USD $ 600
8. GPS receivers 4 x $450 USD $ 1,400
9. Field equipment and supplies USD $ 5,000
10. Office supplies and PR materials USD $ 4,500

Total USD $ 28,600


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