{"id":301,"date":"2020-01-27T10:35:01","date_gmt":"2020-01-27T10:35:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cnr.edu.bt\/?page_id=301"},"modified":"2024-08-19T03:51:50","modified_gmt":"2024-08-19T03:51:50","slug":"projects","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.cnr.edu.bt\/?page_id=301","title":{"rendered":"Current Research Projects"},"content":{"rendered":"

Research projects<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Centre<\/td>\nTitle<\/td>\nPI<\/td>\nCoPI<\/td>\n<\/td>\nFund<\/td>\n<\/td>\nStart<\/td>\nEnd<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
CSMA<\/td>\nAssessment of Antibiotics Resistance in Jersey Cattle Population under Samtse Dzongkhag in Bhutan<\/td>\nDr. Jigme Tenzin<\/td>\nKarma Wangchuk<\/td>\nCRG<\/td>\nNu<\/td>\n229,312<\/td>\n21-Nov-23<\/td>\n20 Nov. 2024<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
CSMA<\/td>\nUnderstanding relations between sheep farming and its changing environment in transhuman system in Bhutan<\/td>\nDr. Nedup Dorji<\/td>\nNone<\/td>\nCRG<\/td>\nNu<\/td>\n230,812<\/td>\n24 Nov. 2023<\/td>\n30 Sept. 2024<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
CSMA<\/td>\nDevelopment of product prototype of instant Bathup noodles using what, millet, quinoa and buckwheat<\/td>\nKarma Wangchuk<\/td>\nAnooja Nair, Ugyen, Sumba, Kinzang Chophel, Anita Rai, Samten Tshering<\/td>\nCRG<\/td>\nNu<\/td>\n300,000<\/td>\n11-Dec-23<\/td>\n1 Mar. 2024<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
CECR<\/td>\nUnderstanding and preparing in a rapidly changing high-mountain environment – a collaborative scientific effort of two small mountain countries Bhutan and Switzerland<\/td>\nDr. DB Gurung<\/td>\nNone<\/td>\nSwiss National Science Foundation (SNCF), Switzerland<\/td>\nCHF<\/td>\n149,200<\/td>\n15 Dec. 2023<\/td>\n1 Dec. 2027<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
CECR<\/td>\nReimagining Efffective Partnership for Tackling River Pollution and Plastic Waste<\/td>\nUgyen Dorji<\/td>\nnone<\/td>\nBES<\/td>\nNu<\/td>\n324,621<\/td>\n22-May-24<\/td>\n30-Oct-24<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
CECR<\/td>\nWater Quality and Aquatic Ecology Assessments for Dangchhu Hydropower Project in WangduePhodrang<\/td>\nUgyen Dorji<\/td>\nNone<\/td>\nDGPC<\/td>\nNu<\/td>\n817,767.40<\/td>\n01-Jun-24<\/td>\n30-Nov-24<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
CSMA<\/td>\nComparative Efficacy of Different Treatment Regimens for Bovine Papillomatosis<\/td>\nSonam Dorji Layrab<\/td>\nDr. Jigme Tenzin<\/td>\nCRG<\/td>\nNu<\/td>\n300,007<\/td>\n01-Jul-24<\/td>\n30-Jun-25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
CECR<\/td>\nNationwide survey for the project Kigali HFC Implementation Plan at the National level<\/td>\nChogyel Wangmo<\/td>\nDr. Om Katel, Yogeeta Dahal, Dr. Ugyen Thinley, Dr. Sonam Tashi, Sangay Tshering<\/td>\nNOU, DoCCE<\/td>\nUSD<\/td>\n20,000<\/td>\n01-Jul-24<\/td>\n28-Feb-25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
CECR<\/td>\nESIA and ESMP for Feasibility Study of Integrated Multipurpose Hydropower Project in Parochhu Basin<\/td>\nUgyen Dorji<\/td>\n\u00a0None<\/td>\nGyeltshen Consultancy<\/td>\nNu 398,156<\/td>\n398,156<\/td>\n26-Jul-24<\/td>\n30-Nov-24<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
CECR<\/td>\naseline Survey for Aquatic Invertebrates and fishes in Gelephu Mindful City<\/td>\nUgyen Dorji<\/td>\nNone<\/td>\nGelephu Mindful City<\/td>\nNu<\/td>\n420,596<\/td>\n05-Aug-24<\/td>\n30-Nov-24<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
FY 2023-24<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sl. No.<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nCentre<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nRegistration date<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nTopic<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nPI<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nCoPI<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nFund source<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nUnit<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nAmount<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nStart date<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nEnd date<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nStatus<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1<\/td>\nCSMA<\/td>\n02-Jul-23<\/td>\nDocumentation of best sustainable land Management approaches and technologies using WOCAT tools and technologies<\/td>\nOngpo Lepcha<\/td>\nKarma Wangdi, Nima Dolma Tamanag & Tshering Yangzom<\/td>\nNSSC<\/td>\nNu<\/td>\n2,434,978.70<\/td>\n05 Jul 2023<\/td>\n31 Dec 2023<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2<\/td>\nCSMA<\/td>\n01-Jul-23<\/td>\nHydroponic fodder as a climate-smart fodder production<\/td>\nDr. Jigme Tenzin<\/td>\nNone<\/td>\nBTFEC<\/td>\nNu<\/td>\n371,351<\/td>\n01 Jun 2021<\/td>\nJun 23<\/td>\nCompleted.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3<\/td>\nCSMA<\/td>\n21-Nov-23<\/td>\nAssessment of Antibiotics Resistance in Jersey Cattle Population under Samtse Dzongkhag in Bhutan<\/td>\nDr. Jigme Tenzin<\/td>\nKarma Wangchuk<\/td>\nCRG<\/td>\nNu<\/td>\n229,312<\/td>\n21 Nov 2023<\/td>\n20 Nov 2024<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4<\/td>\nCSMA<\/td>\n24-Nov-23<\/td>\nUnderstanding relations between sheep farming and its changing environment in transhuman system in Bhutan<\/td>\nDr. Nedup Dorji<\/td>\nNone<\/td>\nCRG<\/td>\nNu<\/td>\n230,812<\/td>\n24 Nov 2023<\/td>\n30 Sept 2024<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5<\/td>\nCSMA<\/td>\n11-Dec-23<\/td>\nDevelopment of product prototype of instant Bathup noodles using what, millet, quinoa and buckwheat<\/td>\nKarma Wangchuk<\/td>\nAnooja Nair, Ugyen, Sumba, Kinzang Chophel, Anita Rai, Samten Tshering<\/td>\nCRG<\/td>\nNu<\/td>\n300,000<\/td>\n11 Dec 2023<\/td>\n1 Mar 2024<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6<\/td>\nCECR<\/td>\n15-Dec-23<\/td>\nUnderstanding and preparing in a rapidly changing high-mountain environment – a collaborative scientific effort of two small mountain countries Bhutan and Switzerland<\/td>\nDr. DB Gurung<\/td>\nNone<\/td>\nSwiss National Science Foundation (SNCF), Switzerland<\/td>\nCHF<\/td>\n149,200<\/td>\n15 Dec 2023<\/td>\n1 Dec 2027<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
FY 2022-23<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sl. No.<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nCentre<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nRegistration date<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nTopic<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nPI<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nCoPI<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nFund source<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nUnit<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nAmount<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nStart date<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nEnd date<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nStatus<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1<\/td>\nCECR<\/td>\n02-Jul-22<\/td>\nBiodiversity assessment of water flagship project<\/i><\/em><\/td>\nDr. DB Gurung<\/td>\nUgyen Dorji & Karma Sherub<\/td>\nADB<\/td>\nUSD<\/td>\n12,000<\/td>\n15 Jun 2022<\/td>\n30 Aug. 2022<\/td>\nCompleted.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2<\/td>\nCECR<\/td>\n21-Jul-22<\/td>\nBhutanese Knowledge and Indigenous Development (B-KIND)<\/i><\/em><\/td>\nDr. Tulsi Gurung<\/td>\nDr. Sonam Tashi, Dr. Om Kate, Dr. Thubte Sonam<\/td>\nTCSRD, Tarayana<\/td>\nNu.<\/td>\n10,528,043<\/td>\n01 Aug 2021<\/td>\n30 Jul 2025<\/td>\nOngoing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3<\/td>\nCSMA<\/td>\n23-Jul-22<\/td>\nVermicomposting shed construction and climate smart agriculture practice at the College of Natural Resources<\/i><\/em><\/td>\nDr. Sonam Tashi<\/td>\nNone<\/td>\nBTFEC<\/td>\nNu.<\/td>\n351,001<\/td>\n23 Jul 2022<\/td>\n31 Dec 2022<\/td>\nCompleted.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4<\/td>\nCSMA<\/td>\n02-Aug-22<\/td>\nIsolation and characterization of lactic acid bacteria from milk and fermented milk products of Bhutan, and assess their biologic activity<\/i><\/em><\/td>\nMr. Sumba<\/td>\nMr. Karma Wangchuk<\/td>\nAURG & CRG<\/td>\nNU.<\/td>\n4,55,000<\/td>\n02 Aug 2022<\/td>\n25 Aug 2023<\/td>\nOngoing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5<\/td>\nCECR<\/td>\n04-Aug-22<\/td>\nEcosystem Service Valuation<\/i><\/em><\/td>\nDr. Bhagat Suberi<\/td>\nDr. Thubten Sonam & Dr. Om<\/td>\nUNDP<\/td>\nNu<\/td>\n1,468,750<\/td>\n20 Jul 2022<\/td>\n10 Dec 2022<\/td>\nCompleted<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9<\/td>\nCECR<\/td>\n05-Aug-22<\/td>\nWater Quality and Aquatic Ecology Assessment for 26 MW Druk Bindu Hydro-Power Project. <\/i><\/em><\/td>\nUgyen Dorji<\/td>\nLobzang Penjor, Karma Wangchuk, Ugyen Tenzin and Sonam Moktan<\/td>\nDGPC<\/td>\nNu.<\/td>\n5,61,187<\/td>\n05 Aug 2022<\/td>\n31 Dec 2022<\/td>\nCompleted.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11<\/td>\nCSMA<\/td>\n25-Aug-22<\/td>\nIntegrating Geospatial Technologies in Climate-Smart Agriculture Planning and Management in South Asia<\/i><\/em><\/td>\nDr. Sonam Tashi<\/td>\nKarma Sherub<\/td>\nAPN<\/td>\nUSD<\/td>\n69,950<\/td>\n25 Aug 2022<\/td>\n31 Dec 23<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12<\/td>\nCSMA<\/td>\n16 Sept 22<\/td>\nMultidimentional Poverty of Indigenous Groups in South and Southeast Asia<\/i><\/em><\/td>\nDr. Sonam Tashi<\/td>\nNone<\/td>\nADBI<\/td>\nUSD<\/td>\n22,000<\/td>\n01 Oct 2022<\/td>\n31 Feb 2024<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
13<\/td>\nCECR<\/td>\n7 Oct. 22<\/td>\nCritical Habitat Assessment Work for Aquatic Biodiversity<\/i><\/em><\/td>\nDr. DB Gurung<\/td>\nUgyen Dorji & Lobzang Penjor<\/td>\nDGPC<\/td>\nNu<\/td>\n48,550<\/td>\n10 Oct 2022<\/td>\n31 Dec 22<\/td>\nCompleted<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
14<\/td>\nCSMA<\/td>\n27-Oct-22<\/td>\nMulti-indicator household level survey on climate-smart agriculture in Punakha and Wangdue Dzongkhags<\/td>\nTashi Dendup<\/td>\nTshering Yangzom, Nimal Dolma Tamang<\/td>\nBTFEC<\/td>\nNu<\/td>\n370,000<\/td>\n29 Oct 2022<\/td>\n30 Jun 23<\/td>\nCompleted<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
15<\/td>\nCSMA<\/td>\n24-Nov-22<\/td>\nImpact of Bhutan Agro-indutries Ltd on Livelihood of Bhutanese Farmers<\/td>\nTashi Dendup<\/td>\nTandin Gyeltshen, Tenzin Wangchuk, Ugyen Lhaden, Karma Wangmo Sherpa,<\/td>\nBAIL<\/td>\nNu<\/td>\n261,760<\/td>\n01 Nov 2022<\/td>\n31 Dec.2022<\/td>\nCompleted.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
16<\/td>\nCECR<\/td>\n16 Dec 022<\/td>\nStrengthening endogenous capacities of least developed countries to access finance for climate change adaptation<\/td>\nDr. Om Katel<\/td>\nDr. Jigme Tenzin, Mr. Tenzin Wangchuk, Ms Anooja Nair, Yogeeta Dahal, Ms Chogyel Wangmo, Dr. Bhagat Suberi, Dr .Tshering Dorji<\/td>\nUNEP-LUCCC<\/td>\nUSD<\/td>\n12,000<\/td>\n01 Oct 2022<\/td>\nJul 23<\/td>\nOngoing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
17<\/td>\nCECR<\/td>\n23-Dec-22<\/td>\nMappingand analyzing Synergies and Trade-offs of Managing Ramsar Sites in Phobjikha, Wangduephodrang, Bhutan<\/td>\nDr. Om Katel<\/td>\nJigme Tshering (RSPN)<\/td>\nUNEP-SWISS<\/td>\nUSD<\/td>\n4,000<\/td>\n01 Dec 2022<\/td>\nJul 23<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
18<\/td>\nCECR<\/td>\n30-Mar-23<\/td>\n\u00a0Water quality and aquatic ecology assessments for Begana Hydropower Project<\/i><\/em><\/td>\nUgyen Dorji<\/td>\nKarma Wangchuk, Sumba, Sonam Moktan and Ugyen Tenzin<\/td>\nDGCPL<\/td>\nNu<\/td>\n793,584<\/td>\n01 Jan 2023<\/td>\n31 Jul 2023<\/td>\nCompleted<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
19<\/td>\nCSMA<\/td>\n30-Mar-23<\/td>\nValue Chain Analysis of Rice and Potato<\/td>\nWang Gyeltshen<\/td>\nTashi Dendhup, Dr. Sonam Tashi, Mahesh Ghimiray<\/td>\nFAO<\/td>\nNu<\/td>\n2,510,819<\/td>\n01 Apri2023<\/td>\n30 Nov 2023<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
20<\/td>\nCECR<\/td>\n07 Apr. 23<\/td>\nAcquatic Biodiversity Survey of Dorjilung Hydropower project<\/td>\nDr. DB Gurung<\/td>\nUgyen Dorji<\/td>\nDGPC<\/td>\nNu<\/td>\n843,750<\/td>\n28 Mar 2023<\/td>\n28 Jul 2023<\/td>\nCompleted.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
21<\/td>\nCECR<\/td>\n14-Apr-23<\/td>\nDNA Bar coding and phylogenetic analysis of bats in Bumthang district<\/td>\nSangay Tshering<\/td>\nKarma Wangchuk<\/td>\nCRG<\/td>\nNu<\/td>\n494,540<\/td>\n16 Apr 2023<\/td>\n30 Nov 2023<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

2021-2022<\/strong><\/p>\n

    \n
  1. Mapping Hydrogeological Recharge Areas in Southwestern Bhutan and Assessing the Water Quality of Critical Dry Springs and Lakes\n
      \n
    1. PI: Mr. Jambay.<\/li>\n
    2. Funding Source: Tarayana Foundation)<\/li>\n
    3. Funding Amount: Nu.1270500 \/-<\/li>\n
    4. Start Date: 09\/06\/2021 End Date: 09\/06\/2022<\/li>\n
    5. Status: Completed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      <\/p>\n

        \n
      1. Documentation of Mosses of Northwestern Bhutan & Production of Pictorial Guide Book as a Learning Material for CNR Students\n
          \n
        1. PI: Mr. Karma Shearab.<\/li>\n
        2. Funding Source: CRG(College Research Grant)<\/li>\n
        3. Funding Amount: Nu.120000\/-<\/li>\n
        4. Start Date: 01\/02\/2022 End Date: 03\/08\/2022<\/li>\n
        5. Status: Expected to complete by 30 August, 2022.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          <\/p>\n

            \n
          1. Documentation of Mosses of Northwestern Bhutan & Production of Pictorial Guide Book as a Learning Material for CNR Students\n
              \n
            1. PI: Mr. Karma Shearab.<\/li>\n
            2. Funding Source: AURG (Annual University Research Grant)<\/li>\n
            3. Funding Amount: Nu.80000\/-<\/li>\n
            4. Start Date: 01\/06\/2022 End Date: 30\/06\/2022<\/li>\n
            5. Status: Completed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
                \n
              1. Terrestrial Biodiversity Assessment in Phuentsholing Township Development Project funded by Asian Development Bank and is sub-contracted by AFCONS Infrastructure Limited\n
                  \n
                1. PI: Dr.Om Katel,<\/li>\n
                2. Funding Source: ADB (Asian Development Bank) Project<\/li>\n
                3. Funding Amount: Nu. 350000\/-<\/li>\n
                4. Start Date: 01\/11\/2021 End Date: 16\/12\/2021<\/li>\n
                5. Status: Completed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
                    \n
                  1. Mapping and sustainable management of wetland ecosystems in Phobjikha, Bhutan, supported by Royal Society for the Protection of Nature, Bhutan.\n
                      \n
                    1. PI:Dr.Om Katel,\u00a0 CO-PI: Ms.Chogyal Wangmo,Mr. Ugyen Dorji & Mr. Cheten Dorji<\/li>\n
                    2. Funding Source: RSPN(Royal Society for Protection of Nature)<\/li>\n
                    3. Funding Amount: Nu. 355000\/-<\/li>\n
                    4. Start Date: 01\/04\/2021\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0End Date:01\/06\/2022<\/li>\n
                    5. Status: Completed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
                        \n
                      1. Exploring the invertebrate diversity of the last virgin rivers of Bhutan, the Eastern Himalayan\n
                          \n
                        1. PI:Dr.Om Katel,\u00a0 CO-PI: Mr. Cheten Dorji<\/li>\n
                        2. Funding Source: NSG (National Geographic Society)<\/li>\n
                        3. Funding Amount: USD$ 34700<\/li>\n
                        4. Start Date:01\/05\/2021\u00a0 End Date:01\/05\/2022<\/li>\n
                        5. Status: Expected to be Completed by December, 2022.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
                            \n
                          1. KAP Study on Small holder Farmers\u2019 Adaption to Climate Variability and Change in Punakha\n
                              \n
                            1. PI:Mr.Pema Rinzin\u00a0 CO-PI: Mr.Tashi Dendup & Purna Prasad Chagpagai Cheten Dorji<\/li>\n
                            2. Funding Source: CRG (College Research Grant)<\/li>\n
                            3. Funding Amount:Nu.156400\/-<\/li>\n
                            4. Start Date:05\/02\/2021\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 End Date:05\/02\/2022<\/li>\n
                            5. Status: Expected to extend project till May 2022.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
                                \n
                              1. Baseline Data for fresh water biodiversity conservation in the face of climate change in Punatshangchuu basin in Bhutan.\n
                                  \n
                                1. PI:Dr. Tshering Dorji<\/li>\n
                                2. Funding Source:PEER (USAID Grant NO.BH035 )<\/li>\n
                                3. Funding Amount:USD$69850\/-<\/li>\n
                                4. Start Date:01\/04\/2022 End Date:30\/05\/2023<\/li>\n
                                5. Status: Expected to extend project till Nov 2024.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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                                  1. Enhancing food security of smallholder farmers in Bhutan through building capacity in climate-smart agriculture.\n
                                      \n
                                    1. PI: Dr. Rekha Chhetri\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 CO-PI:Dr.Sonam Tashi, Mr.Tashi Dendup,
                                      \nMs.Ugyen Yangchen & Dr. Sarah Halvorson\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 (US partner-Montana University)<\/li>\n
                                    2. Funding Source: PEER, Bhutan (USAID)<\/li>\n
                                    3. Funding Amount: USD$69,999\/-<\/li>\n
                                    4. Start Date: 01\/04\/2022\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0End Date: 31\/03\/2023<\/li>\n
                                    5. Status: Expected to complete by end of March 2023.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
                                        \n
                                      1. Exploring integration of the SEPLS approach into management of the Buli watershed.\n
                                          \n
                                        1. PI:Dr. Tshering Dorji CO-PI: Dr. Om Katel & Ms.Yogeeta Dhahal<\/li>\n
                                        2. Funding Source: Satoyama development Mechanism thorough the
                                          \nInstitute for Global Environmental Strategies<\/li>\n
                                        3. Funding Amount:USD$9924\/-<\/li>\n
                                        4. Start Date:01\/01\/2022 End Date:31\/12\/2022<\/li>\n
                                        5. Status: Expected to Complete project by 31 December,2022.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
                                            \n
                                          1. Macroinvertebrate diversity in headwater streams of Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park:
                                            \nTowards building comprehensive reference data for monitoring climate change impact on freshwater
                                            \nbiodiversity.<\/p>\n
                                              \n
                                            1. PI: Dr.Tshering Dorji\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0CO-PI: Mr. Ugyen Dorji<\/li>\n
                                            2. Funding Source: AURG (Annual University Research Grant)<\/li>\n
                                            3. Funding Amount:Nu.150000\/-<\/li>\n
                                            4. Start Date:01\/07\/2021\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0End Date:30\/06\/2022<\/li>\n
                                            5. Status: Extended & expected to Complete project by 31 December,
                                              \n2022.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
                                                \n
                                              1. Molecular Characterization of Rice: Landraces Varieties of Bhutan.\n
                                                  \n
                                                1. PI:Ms. Nima Dolma Tamang CO-PI: Mr. Karma Wangchuk & Ms.Tshering
                                                  \nYangzom<\/li>\n
                                                2. Funding Source: College Research Grant(CRG)<\/li>\n
                                                3. Funding Amount:Nu.305000\/-<\/li>\n
                                                4. Start Date: 01\/01\/2022 End Date: 31\/12\/2022<\/li>\n
                                                5. Status: Expected to completed by end of December, 2022.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
                                                    \n
                                                  1. DNA barcoding, Osteological Study and Developing Illustrations of the Fresh water Fishes of Bhutan: Materials for a book on Fresh water Fishes of Bhutan.\n
                                                      \n
                                                    1. PI: Dr.D B Gurung\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0CO-PI: Mr. Karma Wnagchuk, Mr. Ugyen Dorji & Mr. Pema Rinzin<\/li>\n
                                                    2. Funding Source: College Research Grant (CRG)<\/li>\n
                                                    3. Funding Amount:Nu.665000\/-<\/li>\n
                                                    4. Start Date:01\/03\/2021 End Date:15\/06\/2023<\/li>\n
                                                    5. Status: Expected to Complete project by 15 June, 2022.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
                                                        \n
                                                      1. Water Quality and Aquatic Ecology Assessments for 48 MW Burgangchhu HPP, Zhemgang and 14 MW Suchhu HPP, Haa.\n
                                                          \n
                                                        1. PI: Mr.Ugyen Dorji CO-PI: Mr. Lobzang Penjor, Mr. Karma Wangchuk, Mr. Sonam Moktan & Mr. Ugyen Tenzin<\/li>\n
                                                        2. Funding Source: Druk Green Power Co-operation(DGPC)<\/li>\n
                                                        3. Funding Amount:Nu.987150\/-<\/li>\n
                                                        4. Start Date:01\/03\/2021 End Date: 07\/11\/2021<\/li>\n
                                                        5. Status: Completed<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
                                                            \n
                                                          1. Ecosystem Services and Community based Forestry in Hindu Kush Region\n
                                                              \n
                                                            1. PI: Mr. Ugyen Dorji\u00a0 \u00a0 CO-PI: Dr. DB Gurung & Ms. Chogyal Wangmo<\/li>\n
                                                            2. Funding Source: APPEAR, Austria<\/li>\n
                                                            3. Funding Amount:Nu.12,37,372.76<\/li>\n
                                                            4. Start Date: 15\/01\/2022 End Date:30\/05\/2022<\/li>\n
                                                            5. Status: Completed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                              2019-2020<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                                                              1. Assessment of nutrient from Partheniumhystephorus<\/em> compost using different inoculants.\n
                                                                  \n
                                                                1. PI: Ms Ugyen Yangchen, CO-PI: Tenzin Wangchuk.<\/li>\n
                                                                2. Funding Source: AURG<\/li>\n
                                                                3. Funding Amount: Nu. 130530\/-<\/li>\n
                                                                4. Status: Completed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
                                                                    \n
                                                                  1. Rainfall Pattern and Water Poverty and their Implication to Local Livelihoods in the Context of Changing Climate in Bhutan\n
                                                                      \n
                                                                    1. PI: Dr. Om Katel, CO-PI: Mr.TashiDorji, Ms ChogyelWangmo, Ms.Anooja Nair.<\/li>\n
                                                                    2. Funding Source: AURG<\/li>\n
                                                                    3. Funding Amount: Nu. 150000\/-<\/li>\n
                                                                    4. Status: Completed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
                                                                        \n
                                                                      1. Livelihood Vulnerability Approach to Assessing Farmers Vulnerability to Climate Change in central Bhutan.\n
                                                                          \n
                                                                        1. PI: Dr.ThubtenSonam. CO-PI: PemaRinzin<\/li>\n
                                                                        2. Funding Source: AURG<\/li>\n
                                                                        3. Funding Amount: Nu. 150000\/-<\/li>\n
                                                                        4. Status: Completed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
                                                                            \n
                                                                          1. Quality assessment of Datsi (home-made cottage cheese)\n
                                                                              \n
                                                                            1. PI: Ms.Anooja Nair<\/li>\n
                                                                            2. Funding Source: AURG<\/li>\n
                                                                            3. Funding Amount: Nu. 60000\/-<\/li>\n
                                                                            4. Status: completed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
                                                                                \n
                                                                              1. Diversity and richness of Bats in eastern Himalaya\n
                                                                                  \n
                                                                                1. PI: Mr.Sangay Tshering<\/li>\n
                                                                                2. Funding Source: IFS<\/li>\n
                                                                                3. Funding Amount: USD. 12000\/-<\/li>\n
                                                                                4. Status: Completed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
                                                                                    \n
                                                                                  1. Determination of listeria monocytogenous in cheese\n
                                                                                      \n
                                                                                    1. PI: Ms.Anooja Nair<\/li>\n
                                                                                    2. Funding Source: IFS<\/li>\n
                                                                                    3. Funding Amount: USD. 12000\/-<\/li>\n
                                                                                    4. Status: Completed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
                                                                                        \n
                                                                                      1. Is Bhutan ready for Organic Agriculture?\n
                                                                                          \n
                                                                                        1. PI: Ms.UgyenYangchen, CO-PI: D. TulsiGurung<\/li>\n
                                                                                        2. Funding Source: IFS<\/li>\n
                                                                                        3. Funding Amount: USD. 12000\/-<\/li>\n
                                                                                        4. Status: Completed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
                                                                                            \n
                                                                                          1. Tick control using Xanthoxylum collar<\/em>\n
                                                                                              \n
                                                                                            1. PI: Dr.Penjor, CO-PI: Dr.Shekhar<\/li>\n
                                                                                            2. Funding Source: AURG<\/li>\n
                                                                                            3. Funding Amount: Nu. 45000\/-<\/li>\n
                                                                                            4. Status: Completed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
                                                                                                \n
                                                                                              1. Organic farming and use of FY manure\n
                                                                                                  \n
                                                                                                1. PI: Ms.SonamGaki, CO-PI: Dr.PhubDorji<\/li>\n
                                                                                                2. Funding Source: CRG<\/li>\n
                                                                                                3. Funding Amount: Nu. 145000\/-<\/li>\n
                                                                                                4. Status: Completed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
                                                                                                    \n
                                                                                                  1. Molecular characterization of Chilly\n
                                                                                                      \n
                                                                                                    1. PI: Dr.TulsiGurung<\/li>\n
                                                                                                    2. Funding Source: CRG<\/li>\n
                                                                                                    3. Funding Amount: Nu. 400000\/-<\/li>\n
                                                                                                    4. Status: Completed<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
                                                                                                        \n
                                                                                                      1. Ecological Study and oil property analysis of Sandalwood at Three plantation sites in Bhutan\n
                                                                                                          \n
                                                                                                        1. PI: Mr.Jambay; CO-PI: Dr. D. B. Gurung<\/li>\n
                                                                                                        2. Funding Source: CRG<\/li>\n
                                                                                                        3. Funding Amount: Nu. 400000\/-<\/li>\n
                                                                                                        4. Status: Completed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
                                                                                                            \n
                                                                                                          1. In Vitro culture of Acquilariamalaccensis<\/em>for agar wood production\n
                                                                                                              \n
                                                                                                            1. PI: Dr. D. B. Gurung, CO-PI: Mr.Jambay<\/li>\n
                                                                                                            2. Funding Source: CRG<\/li>\n
                                                                                                            3. Funding Amount: Nu. 400000\/-<\/li>\n
                                                                                                            4. Status: Completed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
                                                                                                                \n
                                                                                                              1. Transformative Water Management Adaptation\n
                                                                                                                  \n
                                                                                                                1. PI: Dr.BhagatSuberi, CO-PI: Mr.LobzangPenjor<\/li>\n
                                                                                                                2. Funding Source: (WRI)USA<\/li>\n
                                                                                                                3. Funding Amount: Nu. 371234\/-<\/li>\n
                                                                                                                4. Status: completed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
                                                                                                                    \n
                                                                                                                  1. Spring water revival project\n
                                                                                                                      \n
                                                                                                                    1. PI: Mr.Jambay<\/li>\n
                                                                                                                    2. Funding Source: KURITA, Japan<\/li>\n
                                                                                                                    3. Funding Amount: Nu. 258954\/-<\/li>\n
                                                                                                                    4. Status: Completed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
                                                                                                                        \n
                                                                                                                      1. TROSA project: Mapping Saralbhanga river basin in Assam and Bhutan\n
                                                                                                                          \n
                                                                                                                        1. PI: Dr. Om Katel, CO-PI: Dr.BhagatSuberi, Dr. D. B. Gurung. Ms TahiLhamo, Ms.YogeetaDahal.<\/li>\n
                                                                                                                        2. Funding Source: ICIMOD, Nepal<\/li>\n
                                                                                                                        3. Funding Amount: USD: 20000\/-<\/li>\n
                                                                                                                        4. Status: Completed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
                                                                                                                            \n
                                                                                                                          1. Organic farming\n
                                                                                                                              \n
                                                                                                                            1. PI: Dr.Jigme Tenzin, CO-PI:<\/li>\n
                                                                                                                            2. Funding Source: BTFEC, Bhutan<\/li>\n
                                                                                                                            3. Funding Amount: Nu. 400000\/-<\/li>\n
                                                                                                                            4. Status: Ongoing.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
                                                                                                                                \n
                                                                                                                              1. Is Dapa production reaching the poor in Tashiyangtse\n
                                                                                                                                  \n
                                                                                                                                1. PI: Mr.TashiDendup, CO-PI: Ms SerkiWangmo.<\/li>\n
                                                                                                                                2. Funding Source: CRG<\/li>\n
                                                                                                                                3. Funding Amount: Nu. 292124\/-<\/li>\n
                                                                                                                                4. Status: Completed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                                                                                  2018-2019<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                    \n
                                                                                                                                  1. Rapid assessment of roadside bird diversity in Punakha District, Bhutan.\n
                                                                                                                                      \n
                                                                                                                                    1. PI: Mr. Karma Sherub, CO-PI: Mr.YontenDorji, Mr.Jambay, and Dr.TsheringGyelpo<\/li>\n
                                                                                                                                    2. Funding Source: AURG<\/li>\n
                                                                                                                                    3. Funding Amount: Nu. 60000-<\/li>\n
                                                                                                                                    4. Status: completed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
                                                                                                                                        \n
                                                                                                                                      1. Coccinellidae diversity of Bhutan (Insecta: Coleoptera); Final compilation from unexplored dzongkhags.\n
                                                                                                                                          \n
                                                                                                                                        1. PI: Mr.ChetenDorji, CO-PI: Mr.YontenDorji, Ms.SushilaRai, Ms.TashiLhamo<\/li>\n
                                                                                                                                        2. Funding Source: AURG<\/li>\n
                                                                                                                                        3. Funding Amount: Nu. 144480\/-<\/li>\n
                                                                                                                                        4. Status: completed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
                                                                                                                                            \n
                                                                                                                                          1. Assessment of nutrient from Partheniumhystephorus<\/em> compost using different inoculants\n
                                                                                                                                              \n
                                                                                                                                            1. PI: Mr.ChetenDorji, CO-PI: Mr.YontenDorji, Ms.SushilaRai, Ms.TashiLhamo<\/li>\n
                                                                                                                                            2. Funding Source: AURG<\/li>\n
                                                                                                                                            3. Funding Amount: Nu. 144480\/-<\/li>\n
                                                                                                                                            4. Status: completed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                                                                                              2017 – 2018<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                \n
                                                                                                                                              1. Documentation of delicacies of Paro, Thimphu, Punakha, Gasa, Wangdi and Zhemgang\n
                                                                                                                                                  \n
                                                                                                                                                1. PI: Ms.PhuntshoChoden, CO-PI: Ms.SerkiWangmo, Ms.DechenChoden, Ms.TashiLhamo<\/li>\n
                                                                                                                                                2. Funding Source: CRG<\/li>\n
                                                                                                                                                3. Funding Amount: Nu. 148000\/-<\/li>\n
                                                                                                                                                4. Status: completed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
                                                                                                                                                    \n
                                                                                                                                                  1. Assessment of Biomass, Carbon Stock and Climate Change Mitigation Potentials of Balcooa Bamboo (Bambusabalcooa<\/em>) in western Bhutan\n
                                                                                                                                                      \n
                                                                                                                                                    1. PI: Mr.Jambay, Mr.YongtenDorji, Dr.BhagatSuberi<\/li>\n
                                                                                                                                                    2. Funding Source: AURG<\/li>\n
                                                                                                                                                    3. Funding Amount: Nu. 92500\/-<\/li>\n
                                                                                                                                                    4. Status: completed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
                                                                                                                                                        \n
                                                                                                                                                      1. Distributional patterns and habitat preferences of aquatic flora across water bodies in WangduePhodrang and Punakha Districts.\n
                                                                                                                                                          \n
                                                                                                                                                        1. PI: Dr. D. B. Gurung, Mr.UgyenDorji, Mr.LobzangPenjor<\/li>\n
                                                                                                                                                        2. Funding Source: AURG-CRG<\/li>\n
                                                                                                                                                        3. Funding Amount: Nu. 195970\/-<\/li>\n
                                                                                                                                                        4. Status: completed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
                                                                                                                                                            \n
                                                                                                                                                          1. Watershed area delineation for run off determination and its relation to soil erosion and land degradation in Punatsangchu and Dagachu sub-river basin.\n
                                                                                                                                                              \n
                                                                                                                                                            1. PI: Dr.OmKatel, Ms.ChogyelWangmo<\/li>\n
                                                                                                                                                            2. Funding Source: CRG<\/li>\n
                                                                                                                                                            3. Funding Amount: Nu. 153320\/-<\/li>\n
                                                                                                                                                            4. Status: completed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
                                                                                                                                                                \n
                                                                                                                                                              1. Techniques of Food Preservation methods in Tsirang and Dagana and its Implication to Food Safety and Security\n
                                                                                                                                                                  \n
                                                                                                                                                                1. PI: Ms Anooja Nair, Ms DechenChoden and Dr. Om Katel<\/li>\n
                                                                                                                                                                2. Funding Source: CRG<\/li>\n
                                                                                                                                                                3. Funding Amount: Nu. 168280\/-<\/li>\n
                                                                                                                                                                4. Status: completed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
                                                                                                                                                                    \n
                                                                                                                                                                  1. Molecular analysis of Golden Mahaseer and its sympatric species in the warm water regions of Bhutan\n
                                                                                                                                                                      \n
                                                                                                                                                                    1. PI: Dr. D. B. Gurung, Mr.UgyenDorji, Mr.LobzangPenjor<\/li>\n
                                                                                                                                                                    2. Funding Source: CRG<\/li>\n
                                                                                                                                                                    3. Funding Amount: Nu. 150000\/-<\/li>\n
                                                                                                                                                                    4. Status: completed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                                                                                                                      2016-2017<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                                                                                                                                        \n
                                                                                                                                                                      1. Nutrition and Environment Contribution of Livestock to Livelihood and its Impact on Environment\n
                                                                                                                                                                          \n
                                                                                                                                                                        1. PI: Dr.TsheringGyeltshen, CO-PI: Dr.Penjor, Dr.ThubtenSonam, Dr.Jigme Tenzin and Ms ChogyelWangmo.<\/li>\n
                                                                                                                                                                        2. Funding Source: Bhutan Foundation<\/li>\n
                                                                                                                                                                        3. Funding Amount: USD 5000\/-<\/li>\n
                                                                                                                                                                        4. Status: completed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
                                                                                                                                                                            \n
                                                                                                                                                                          1. Effect of high fiber diet in non-feed withdrawal moult programmes for commecial laying hens under deep litter system.\n
                                                                                                                                                                              \n
                                                                                                                                                                            1. PI: Mr.NeedupDorji, CO-PI: Dr.TsheringGyeltshen.<\/li>\n
                                                                                                                                                                            2. Funding Source: CRG<\/li>\n
                                                                                                                                                                            3. Funding Amount: Nu. 77450\/-<\/li>\n
                                                                                                                                                                            4. Status: completed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
                                                                                                                                                                                \n
                                                                                                                                                                              1. Documenting success stories in agro-based enterprises\n
                                                                                                                                                                                  \n
                                                                                                                                                                                1. PI: Dr.PhubDorji, CO-PI: Mr.TashiDendup, and Ms SerkiWangmo.<\/li>\n
                                                                                                                                                                                2. Funding Source: CRG<\/li>\n
                                                                                                                                                                                3. Funding Amount: Nu. 205000\/-<\/li>\n
                                                                                                                                                                                4. Status: completed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
                                                                                                                                                                                    \n
                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Reproduction and production of F1 Belochem (crested head) chickens under different management conditions\n
                                                                                                                                                                                      \n
                                                                                                                                                                                    1. PI: Dr.TsheringGyeltshen, CO-PI: Dr.Penjor, Dr.PhubDorji.<\/li>\n
                                                                                                                                                                                    2. Funding Source: AURG<\/li>\n
                                                                                                                                                                                    3. Funding Amount: Nu. 188000\/-<\/li>\n
                                                                                                                                                                                    4. Status: completed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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