Narasinha Dutt College, ANTHROPOLOGY Educational Tour 2010

Our professors:-

1. Arpita Mondal (Nandi), M.Sc.
2. Manidipa Dutta Gupta, M.Sc.
3. Dr. Sumahan Bandyopadhyay, M.Sc. , Ph.D. (Gold Medalist), Head of the Dept.
4. Arpita Mistry, M.Sc.
5. Dr. Jayita Roy, M.Sc., Ph.D.
6. Dr. Lipi Das, M.Sc., Ph.D. (Part-time)
7. Binita Basu, M.Sc. (Part-Time)

Tour At Sundarban in 2010:-

                    An Educational Tour to Sundarban, was organised by our Anthropology Dept. with the
3^rd year Bio Science (General) student in last winter, as per syllabus of Anthropology, new regulation B.sc (1+1+1) of Calcutta University. The Team of 39 student was guided by our respected and beloved prof. Arpita Mondal (Nandi), M.Sc. & Dr. Lipi Das, M.Sc., and Ph.D. with support stuff Bimal Das.

Picture of the Tour:-

 

Student With prof.

The Boys of the Educational Team

Prof. in Relaxing mood but their sharp eyes on the Student

A Snap in between the field work

Ku ku ku ku

Student collecting Their field data & taking snap of the village childs

College banner, our pride

Solar Cell, The energy resource of Sundarban

A awsum smile

Boys busy in their study

Girls in the field work

Roots of mangrove

 About Sundarban :- The Sundarbans delta, at the mouth of the Ganges river, is the largest mangrove forest in the world, spreading across parts of Bangladesh and West Bengal, India. The Sundarbans features a complex network of tidal waterways, mudflats and small islands of salt-tolerant mangrove forests. The area is known for its wide range of fauna, with the Royal Bengal tiger being the most famous, but also including many birds, spotted deer, crocodiles and snakes.

River Matla divides Sundarban Reserved Forest into Sundarban Tiger Reserve (on the east) and Reserved Forest of South 24 Parganas Forest Division.

Sundarban

Sundarban, the largest delta in the world, consists of 10,200 sq km of Mangrove Forest , spread over India (4200 sq km of Reserved Forest ) and Bangladesh (6000 sq km approx of Reserved Forest ) and is also the largest Mangrove Forest in the world. Another 5400 sq km of non-forest, inhabited region in India , along the north and north-western fringe of mangrove forest, is also known as Sundarban region in India . Hence, the total area of Sundarban region in India is 9600 sq km which constitutes the Sundarban Biosphere Reserve. Indian Sundarban is bound on the west by river Muriganga and on the east by rivers Harinbhahga and Raimangal. Other major rivers flowing through this eco-system are Saptamukhi, Thakuran, Matla and Goasaba.

Uniqueness of Sundarban Forest

Sundarban Biosphere Reserve was constituted by Government of India (GOI)in 1989 and it received the recognition of UNESCO under its Man and Biosphere (MAB) Programme in November, 2001. Sundarban National Park , forming the core area of Sundarban Tiger Reserve, received recognition as World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1987. It has been nominated by GOI for recognition as Ramsar Site (a wetland of international importance). Sundarban Tiger Reserve was constituted by GOI under Project Tiger scheme, in 1973. Sundarban is the only mangrove forest in the world which is the home of Tiger. Sundarban Tiger Reserve has the highest tiger population in the world.

Importance of Sundarban Ecosystem

Sundarban has extremely rich diversity of aquatic and terrestrial flora and fauna. Sundarban's highly productive ecosystem acts as a natural fish nursery. Sundarban Mangrove reduces the fury of cyclonic storm and prevents erosion due to tidal action. Finally, millions of people depend on Sundarban Ecosystem for their livelihood and sustenance through fishing, collection of honey and fuelwood/timber.

Topography and Soil

Geologically, the Sundarban delta is the largest prograding delta on the globe. The region is covered solely by quaternary sediments carried and deposited by the rivers Ganges , Matla & Bidyadhari.

Climate and Rainfall

Although the region is situated south of the Tropic of Cancer, the temperature is equable due to its proximity to the sea. Average annual maximum temperature is around 35 C . Average annual rainfall is 1920 mm. Average humidity is about 82% which is more or less uniform throughout the year.

The wonderful world wide mangrove

Is there anything that the humble mangrove cannot do? Along with being an important source of food and fuel, mangrove forests provide wood for building houses and ships because of its firmness and resistance to rot. Mangrove forests also make a significant contribution to the
preservation of the environment by preventing coastline erosion caused by waves and currents.
But there’s more. Mangrove forests absorb carbon dioxide and keep it locked away in the soil, and they offer a natural habitat for crabs, shrimps and waterbirds.
From Africa to Asia to Oceania to the Americas to the Middle East, you’ll find mangroves. And two of the 28 Official Finalists in the New7Wonders of Nature place considerable emphasis on their mangrove forests: The Sundarbans and Bu Tinah Island.
The Mangrove Action Project — a non-governmental organization run by a global network with the goal of saving mangroves — works to raise awareness of the trees and their benefits. Part of its mission is to point out that the mangrove is increasingly threatened by coastal development.
Mindful of the role of the mangrove, the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) is promoting the tree as a buffer against extreme weather events and as a nursery to the emirate’s fish stocks. Its most recent mangrove project took place in February this year, when it planted 800,000 trees. Thabit Al Abdessalaam, Director of Biodiversity Management Sector at EAD, said: “The mangrove plays an integral role in the marine ecosystem, providing a habitat for aquatic and terrestrial fauna and flora, as well as offsetting carbon emissions which help reduce the effects of climate change. It is essential that each one of us assume responsibility for the conservation of this species, as it is a treasured part of our natural heritage.”

The Spotted Deer:-

Is the most commonly found member of the deer family in Sundarban. They are mostly seen in large herds of 30 - 50 females with a few stags. They grow to a height of approximately 90 cm at the shoulders and can weigh up to 85 kgs. Their life expectancy ranges from 20 - 30 years. Despite being one of the favourite prey species of predators such as tigers and only giving birth to a single fawn at a time, their population is quite abundant.

Royal Bengal Tiger:-

Is a subspecies of tiger primarily found in Bangladesh, India, and also Nepal, Pakistan, Bhutan, Myanmar and southern Tibet. This is the national animal of Bangladesh.
Male Royal Bengal Tigers measure around 274-290 cm, sometimes up to 310 cm with their tail. The tail of a large male is usually 85-95 cm long. Their weight is normally around 200-220 kg (440-485 pounds).
Females are considerably smaller, measure about 250 cm long, a weight of 100-130 kg (220-287 lbs) and reach seldom more than 160 kg (352 lb).

                                         After one week our team return from The World 7 nominated Sundarban, with a huge knowledge & Rememberance of the nature, where wildlife filled with nature.

NB:-

Now Sundarban is in the Race of world 7 wonders Race, Please vote for our proud, our Sundarban. For vote please visit:- http://www.new7wonders.com & vote by phone:-

Thursday, November 10, 2011