Dr.

DEIVA OSWIN STANLEY

Integrated Ecosystems Management Specialist & Mangrove Ecologist 21 years of experience in the field of Coastal & Mangrove Ecosystems Consultant to FAO-UN

CONTACT:
C 10, Dhanlaxmi Complex, Near Samta Shopping Subhanpura 390 023, Vadodara, Gujarat, India Mobile: +91-94263 34634, Fax: +91 265-6641205 Email: oswinstanley@gmail.com; oswinbaby@yahoo.com Website: oswinstanley.com

EDUCATION:
Post Doctoral Fellow (University of Malaya, Malaysia); Coastal Engineering and Mangrove Management PhD, Botany - Mangrove Eco-physiology & Environment Impact Assessment M. Phil, Marine Biology and Oceanography - Mangrove Physiology M.Sc, Botany - Marine Botany Specialization

Post Graduate Diploma in Co-operative Management PGDCM Post Graduate Diploma in Tourism Management - PGDTM Bachelor in Education - B. Ed

KEY AREAS OF COMPETENCE:

21 years of field experience in monitoring and evaluation, integrated management of Marine, Coastal and Terrestrial ecosystems; implementing community based erosion mitigation schemes, disaster relief and community based rehabilitation activities, forestry programs and beautifying landscapes at Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Orissa, Andamans and Gujarat-India, Srilanka, Malaysia, Myanmar and Bangladesh Proficient in Ecology, Biodiversity and Habitats (Terrestrial, Coastal and Marine) Assessment Mangrove and Coastal Habitat Restoration, Dry land, grassland, desert & Saline Wasteland Development Climate change resilience management Environmental Impact Assessment Disaster Mitigation through Biological Management Training and Organizing Awareness Programs on Natural Resource Conservation Community Based Projects implementation Extensive conceptual and practical knowledge of ICZM systems and practices

BOOKS PUBLISHED:
FAO-UN, Myanmar Publication:

1. Win Myint and Deiva Oswin Stanley, 2011, Mangrove Vegetation Diversity of Wunbaik Reserved
Forest, Myanmar, Food and agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Myanmar, Publication 04/2011, TCP/MYA/3204 (2009-2011)

2. Khim Maung Soe and Deiva Oswin Stanley, 2011, Fishery Resources of Wunbaik Reserved
Mangrove Forest, Myanmar, Food and agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Myanmar 04/2011, Publication TCP/MYA/3204 (2009-2011)

3. Deiva Oswin Stanley, Jeremy S. Broadhead and Aung Aung Myint, 2011, The Atlas and
Guidelines for Mangrove Management in Wunbaik Reserved Forest, Food and agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Myanmar 12/2011, Publication TCP/MYA/3204 (2009-2011)

4. Deiva Oswin Stanley and Jeremy S. Broadhead, 2011. Integrated Mangrove Management Plan
for Wunbaik Reserved Forest, Forest Department, Myanmar assisted by FAO project on Sustainable

Community-based Mangrove Management in Wunbaik Forest Reserve (TCP/MYA/3204), Yangon, December 2011

CHAPTERS CONTRIBUTED: 1. Oswin D. Stanley, 2010. Chapter 12: Mangrove diversity and prospects of Restoration and
management in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Recent Trends in Biodiversity of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, 161-171 Editors: Ramakrishna, Raghunathan, C. and Sivaperuman, C. 2010. 542p. Zoological Survey of India, Kolkata

2. Oswin D. Stanley, 2011. Chapter 12: Mangrove Biodiversity Conservation Strategies, Recent
Advances in Biodiversity of India, 103-101, 2011 Editors: Ramakrishna, Raghunathan, C. and Sivaperuman, C. 2010. 542p. Zoological Survey of India, Kolkata

EDITORIAL: 1. Ben Brown, 2006. Five Steps to Successful Ecological Restoration of Mangroves,
Editors: R.R. Lewis, Alfredo Quarto, Jim Enright, Elaine Corets, Jurgenne Primavera, PhD. T. Ravishankar, PhD. Oswin Deiva Stanley, PhD. Rignolda Djamaluddin; published by Mangrove Action Project /Yayasan Akar Rumput Laut April 2006 - Yogyakarta, Indonesia

PhD EXAMINATION PANEL MEMBER: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Manonmaniam Sunderanar University, Tiirunelveli, India Alagappa University, Karaikudi, India CAS in Marine Biology, Porto Nova, Annamalai University, India Pondicherry University, India Sri Ramachandra University, India

SKILLS:

Communicates Effectively Interpersonal and interorganisational skills, Builds Rapport and Community Mobilization Analyses and Diagnoses Problems with Depth and Insight Provides Creativity and innovation; take risks within context of overall strategy Research, Teaching and Managerial; Coordinating Research Teams and Groups, PRA & RRA Organizing Training programs and Symposium Nature/Conservation/Technology related Training to gamut of audience from general public to technocrats Organizational Management, Manages and monitors budgets Efficient in developing funding proposals Able to work effectively in development/humanitarian context, outside of own culture. Able to deliver work effectively within the context of an agreed programme framework Able to work with and build the capacity of local partner organisations Able to travel unaccompanied overseas ; Adapts easily to change

COMPUTER AQUAINTANCE:

MS Word, Microsoft Excel, Coral Draw, Power Point, Lotus Notes, Software-HR Team Plus, Internet access and utilization

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Tamil: Read, Write and Speak (Mother Tongue) - Competent English: Read, Write and SpeakCompetent

Malayalam: Speak Hindi: Speak Gujarati: Speak

AWARDS OBTAINED:
RASHTRIYA UDYOG RATTAN Award for the for individual achievement in the field of Mangroves and Integrated Coastal Management by Indian Achievers Forum on March 30, 2011
1.

GEM of INDIA award for individual achievement in the field of Mangroves and Coastal Zone Management by All India Achievers Conference on December 27, 2010
2.

UM Research, Invention and Innovation, Expo 2009. Date: 13-15 January, 2009. GOLD MEDAL - Institut Sains Samudera & Bumi, IPPP
3.

Modified L-Block Breakwater for Mangrove Rehabilitation Projects Prof. Madya Dr. Roslan Bin Hashim Dr. Noraini Binti Mohd Tamin Dr. Rozainah Binti Mohamad Zakaria Dr. Deiva Oswin Stanley Babak Kamali

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

MEMBERSHIP:
IUCN Commission Member and Coastal Ecosystem Management (CEM) Thematic group member of 3 groups viz., Coastal Ecosystems, Ecosystems and Privtae Sectors and Ecosystem Restoration WCPA - Member of the World Commission on Protected Areas Associated with Government Bodies, NGO's & Churches and have vast experience in working with disaster victims and related human and environment development projects (Orissa Super Cyclone 2000, Gujarat Killer Quake 2001 and Tsunami 2004) such as: Rehabilitation of Abandoned Shrimp Farms; Vulnerability Reduction through Mangrove Regeneration; Mangrove Planting in Pulicat Lake, Andhra Pradesh Disaster Mitigation through Mangrove Regeneration; Livelihood Reconstruction through Social Forestry; Cyclone-2000 Rehabilitation Social Forestry schemes in 15 Villages, Puri dist;Mangrove Regeneration Project in Two villages; Fisheries Schemes in 15 Cyclone Affected Villages, Orissa A Rapid Impact Assessment Of Gujarat Earthquake- 2001; Rapid Site Survey for mangrove restoration in Gujarat (after Earthquake 2001) Tsunami 2004 Relief Management in Kanyakumari and Kadiapatnam, January-March 2005 Site surveys for Coastal development and mangrove restoration projects along east coast Tamil Nadu-Marakkanam, Pondichhery and Karaikal-after Tsunami 2004) Shore cleaning project in Kanyakumari and Kadiapatnam after Tsunami 2004 with Salvation Army, Concern World Wide and PREPARE

OTHER RELEVENT INFORMATION:

Countries visited
Thailand, February 2000. Attend Workshop on Mangrove Biodiversity and Conservation, MAP and Aquaculture 2000 Srilanka, October 2003 As a Resource Person and Mangrove Ecology Trainer February 1-19, 2007: As a Co trainer for EMR training-Sewalanka, Srilanka Singapore, February 2005 Personal Malaysia, August 08 to July 09 Post Doctoral Fellow with University of Malaysia Myanmar, November 2009 to Dec 2011 TCDC Consultant to Food and Agriculture organization of United Nations (FAO) &

 Mangrove Management Specialist International Consultant (FAO) Bangladesh, April 2012 Natural Resource Management Specialist International Consultant (ADB-KfW)

PROFESSIONAL TRAININGS:

UNU-UNESCO Training Course on Biodiversity in Mangrove Ecosystems, CAS in Marine Biology, Porto Novo, March 10-24, 2003. STORMCUP (Short Training on Research in Marine Cyanobacterial Utilization Programme) involving modern and analytical techniques in Cyanobacterial Physiology, Bio Chemistry and Molecular Biology. National Facility for Marine Cyanobacteria, Bharathidasan University, Trichirapalli, February 1996 Short Courses on low cost Tissue Culture, Hydroponics and Modern Nursery Techniques, CASTFORD, Pune, April 1995.

Radio / TV Program / PRESS

Talk in Tamil on Saduppu Nila Thavarangal, 13.01.1996. (All India Radio) Biodiversity of Mangroves, November 18, 1997. (All India Radio) RUPAVAHINI (Sri Lankan Television Interview)-2003 DOORDHARSHAN Gujarati documentation programs-2004 Mangroves help to shrimp farmers Indian Express, July 12,1997 Thuglak (Regional - Tamil - Magazine), April 2003 Burmese News Paper Article Regional - Tamil - Magazine: Aval Vikadan article entitled Intho Oru Pasumai Thai Mother of Green Forests (Regional - Tamil - Magazine), dt. Nov 22, 2010 & Ladies Special Sep 2011 edition; Pasumai Vikadan 25.03.2012; Saadhanai Arasikal 08.01.2012 book by Thennamai Lakshmanan & Many articles in Indian Express and Gujarat Samachar

CAREER HISTORY
Summary:

Dr. DEIVA OSWIN STANLEY is an environmentalist, marine scientist, and ecologist with more than 21 years of professional experience in various coastal habitats and projects Holds a Ph D in Botany from the Bharathidasan University in Tamil Nadu, India and M.Phil degree in Marine Biology and Oceanography from the Center of Advanced Study in Marine Biology During the Post Doctorate tenure with University of Malaya experienced Coastal Zone Management options using Eco Engineering in Malaysian coastline Possess vast experience in disaster relief and community based rehabilitation activities during the major natural disasters such as Orissa Super Cyclone 1999, Gujarat Earthquake in 2001 and Tsunami 2004 Affiliate of Mangrove Action Project, MAP, USA; since 2000, has been a mangrove restoration trainer, working with various stakeholders (government, academe, research institutes, NGOs, and communities) in an effort to mitigate coastal erosion and coastal and marine habitat destruction Through various projects with the Gujarat Ecology Commission, the Gujarat Institute of Desert Ecology (GUIDE), and PREPARE, Chennai, and National Biodiversity Board Chennai, Shell Gas, ESSAR Steels, CIDCO, ADB, Kfw has been involved in initiatives for the improvement of coastal and marine ecology through appropriate shoreline management strategies and climate change resilience Directs a proprietorship Consultancy based in Vadodara, Gujarat, India With Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO-UN) as an International Mangrove Management Specialist and Technical Coordination for Developing Countries (TCDC Consultant); developed an Integrated Mangrove Management Plan for the Mangrove Reserved Forests in Rakhine State, Myanmar and Co Management Plan for mangrove based fisheries in the cyclone prone Irawady deltaic areas, Myanmar; published three books on the biodiversity and management of mangroves in Myanmar Technical Representative in India to Lewis Environmental Services, Inc., Salt Springs, Florida, USA for Navi Mumbai International Airport Mangrove Mitigation Project, City and Industrial Development Corporation of Maharashtra Limited, India

Her most relevant work experiences are described below:

PRESENT ASSIGNMENT May, 2011 till date: Technical Representative in India to Lewis Environmental Services, Inc., Salt Springs, Florida, USA for Navi Mumbai International Airport Mangrove Mitigation Project, City and Industrial Development Corporation of Maharashtra Limited, India Presently in the process of writing A Manual for Ecological Mangrove Restoration (EMR) - Version 2 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENTS\ April 2012 July 31, 2012 Name of the project: Asian Development Bank ADB funded - Climate Resilient Infrastructure Improvement in Coastal Zone Project and co funded by KfW project: Climate Change Adaptation through Flood Protection Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh Position held: Natural Resources Management Consultant Roles and Responsibilities: Identifying and screening specific sub-projects which capitalise on / optimise the use of local natural resources (e.g. river delta habitat with continuous supply of new fertile sediment, presence of mangroves and other littoral forests, fresh, salt and brackish water zones) to improve the climate resilience of three coastal districts ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------June, 2011 August 2011: Consultant to ESSAR Steels, Hazira, Gujarat 20 ha mangrove island restoration ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Duration: October 2011 December 2011; December 01, 2010 to March 30, 2011; Nov 19, 2009 to March 20, 2010 (11 months) Name of the project: Sustainable Community-Based Mangrove Management in Wunbaik Forest Reserve, TCP/MYA/3204, FAO, Myanmar Location: Yangon, Myanmar Organization: Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO-UN) Position held: TCDC Consultant - (Integrated Mangrove Management), (Technical Coordination for Developing Countries Consultant) Roles and Responsibilities: 1. Carry out an analysis of degraded forest that is or will be managed under the Integrated Mangrove Management Plan in Wunbaik Reserved Forest. 2. Describe the natural regeneration process in degraded forest of the Wunbaik Reserved Forest in terms of species composition and productivity, wood and non-wood products and value. 3. Identify tree species for the rehabilitation of mangrove and other forest land in the reserve. 4. Developed an Integrated Management Plan and implemented few aspects in pilot phases Duration: April 05-May 06, 2011; August 20-September 30, 2010; June 06 to July 05, 2010 (3 months) Position & Organization: International Mangrove Management Consultant to FAO-UN Name of the project: Sustainable small-scale fisheries and aquaculture livelihoods in coastal mangrove ecosystems GCP/MYA/010/ITA Location: Yangon, Myanmar Duration: September 3, 2009 - September 30, 2009 (1 month)

Name of the project: UNEP/GEF project on Strengthening the implementation of Biological Diversity Act and Rules with focus on its Access and Benefit Sharing Provisions Location: National Biodiversity Authority, Chennai Position held: Biodiversity Specialist Roles and Responsibilities: Collate data for the Preparation of a proposal to be submitted to the GEF for strengthening the implementation of the Biological Diversity Act and Rules with focus on its Access and Benefit Sharing Provisions. Duration: August 2008 July 2009 (1 year) Name of the project: 'Mangrove and Coastal Vegetation Establishment for Protection and Economic Enhancement' at Sg.Hj. Dorani, Kuala Selangor Location: University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Position: Post Doctoral Research Fellow; Institute of Ocean and Earth Sciences, University of Malaya Main Project Features: Coastal Zone Management using Eco Engineering options -To establish mangroves and suitable coastal species as coastal buffers; To stabilize wave-impacted coastal habitats with hard structures eg. L-Block and geo-structures; To protect eroding coastline, habitats and communities; To enhance economic resources and livelihoods of local communities but introducing income generating activities within the coastal zones; To establish seaweed, sea-grass and other economic species via natural selection Roles and Responsibilities: Researching the mangroves of Sg. Hj. Dorani to conserve the coastline from erosion, visiting the site with post graduate students and with project personals, supporting the post graduate students in research, assessment of environment, analyzing data, writing papers and assisting staff in teaching. Teaching: Management of Coastal Resources Course to Post Graduates Teaching Evaluation Points scored: 5.07 out of 6 July 2004 Present (7 years) Consultant - Marine and Terrestrial Environment Eco Balance Consultancy (Own Venture)

Major Clients Army (EME School, Faculty of Engineering Technology and Hospital) Shell Gas, Hazira (Developed 150 ha of mangroves) Indian Petrochemical Corporation Ltd., Dahej-Gandhar Complex Gujarat Ecology Commission, Vadodara Srinath Elevators, Vadodara Fairdeal Engineers, Vadodara PREPARE- Chennai ARP-COPDANET, Chennai PhD India, Kanyakumari Salvation Army, Nagercoil CCD, Madurai Gujarat Life Sciences, Vadodara The Science Ashram, Vadodara IGCAR, Kalpakkam ESSAR Steels, Hazira, Surat, Gujarat,India (20 ha Mangrove Island Restoration Project) City and Industrial Development Corporation of Maharashtra Limited, India (370ha Vagavalli island mangrove mitigation project) Lewis Environmental Services, Inc., Salt Springs, Florida, USA

Mangrove Action Project (America)-Ecological Mangrove Restoration Trainer HR Management Consultant with Rangam Consultants, Vadodara (July Dec 2007) Bio-Shield Project in Atomic Energy Research Station, Kalpakkam with Gujarat Life Sciences and Science Ashram (From February 2008 onwards)

Duration: 2000 Present (10 years and 6 months) Name of Project: MANGROVE ACTION PROJECT, INDIA, SRI LANKA, AND MALAYSIA (Affiliate of the organization as Co Facilitator since 2000, whenever the program is being organized we as a team operate) Location: India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia Main Project Features: The Project involves planning and implementation of various interventions intended to restore the integrity of mangrove ecosystems in three countries in Asia. Position Held: Mangrove Restoration Trainer-Consultant Activities Performed:

Provides ecological mangrove restoration (EMR) training to NGOs, technocrats, and other stakeholders. Demonstrates and teaches EMR technology to government agencies, university personnel, and coastal communities. Established a regional mangrove restoration team well-versed in ecological restoration in India. Trained and set up teams of restoration ecologists and helps establish working restoration projects in nations that can be linked up with other such restoration teams in other regions.

Duration: Jan 2005 Present (6 yrs and 6 months) Name of Project: DISASTER MITIGATION PROGRAMS, INDIA Location: Tamil Nadu-Marakkanam, Pondichhery, and Karaikal, Chennai, India Client: PREPARE Main Project Features: The Project focuses on coastline management and development programs involving coastal communities. Project components include mangrove plantation projects, fisheries, saline waste land development, and coastal forestry. Position Held: Consultant Activities Performed:

Conducted a preliminary assessment of the health of coastal systems interlinked with livelihood sustenance along the Indian east coast after the tsunami in 2004. Implemented project activities related to mangrove plantations, fisheries, and coastal forestry Worked with disaster victims. Prepares regular reports.

Duration: July 2004 Aug 2006 (2 yrs) Name of Project: DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT TO COMMUNITIES UNDERTAKING COASTAL ECOSYSTEM

Location: Hazira, Gujarat, India Client: Shell Gas Main Project Features: The Project dealt with the socioeconomic development of the coastal Olpad district. Position Held: Consultant Activities Performed: Provided support to communities for the regeneration of 150 ha of mangrove forest. Conducted community mobilization, rapport building, training courses on mangrove ecology and plantation models and techniques, site surveys, biodiversity documentation, trainers training, participatory rapid appraisal (PRA) and rapid rural appraisal (RRA), and mangrove restoration training for the community, NGOs, and other stakeholders. Prepared technical reports. Duration: 2005 (7 months) Name of Project: MANGROVE PLANTING PROJECT, INDIA Location: Jetty-Dahej Gandhar Complex, India Client: Indian Petrochemical Limited

Main Project Features: The Project aimed to address the problem of coastal erosion in the jetty area through planting mangroves. Position Held: Consultant Activities Performed: Conducted coastal area surveys. Assessed effect of mangroves on coastal erosion. Developed a mangrove nursery and planting. Shared findings with the stakeholders. Prepared reports.

Duration: January - March 2005 (3 months) Name of Project: TSUNAMI (2004) RELIEF MANAGEMENT, INDIA Location: Kanyakumari and Kadiapatnam, India Client: PREPARE, Salvation Army and World Wide Concern Main Project Features: The Project focused on tsunami relief management, relief material distribution, survey of damages, and shore cleaning activities. Position Held: Consultant Activities Performed: Conducted surveys to assess the damage and losses in the coastal habitats as a result of the tsunami. Assisted in the shore and residence cleaning activities. Recommended protection measures against future incidents through mangrove reforestation. Prepared a feasibility report on coastal and marine area development vis--vis livelihood opportunities of coastal communities. Duration: 2004 (3 months) Name of Project: MANGROVE RESOURCE CENTER DEVELOPMENT, INDIA Location: Andaman Islands, India Client: ARP and COPDANET Fisher Federation, Chennai, India Main Project Features: The Project involved the establishment of a Mangrove Resource Center in the Andaman Islands, India. Position Held: Consultant Activities Performed:

Studied the scope for a Mangrove Resource Centre in Andaman Islands. Conducted surveys of areas suitable for a resource centre. Carried out biodiversity studies and conducted mangrove restoration training for NGOs.

Duration: 2004-2006 (2 yrs) Name of Project: ARMY AREA BEUTIFICATION Location: Vadodara Client: ARMY-EME School and Medical Hospital-ARMY Main Project Features: Landscaping-Beautification Position Held: Consultant Activities Performed:

Planning, design and Landscaping of EME Dhakshinamurthy Temple and MH, Coordinated with All levels of Army Officers, Gardeners and laborers. Excellence Award for the garden

Duration: July 2002 June 2004 (2 yrs) Name of Assignment: TECHNICAL MANAGER (MANGROVES), GUJARAT ECOLOGY COMMISSION, INDIA

Location: Vadodara, India Main Project Features: The Gujarat Ecology Commission (GEC) was established by the Government of Gujarat in 1992 with the following mandate: (i) to provide an organization that plans and works for restoration of ecologically degraded areas; (ii) to arouse ecological consciousness among the people of Gujarat and to develop a conservation ethos in the state; (iii) to undertake on its own or with the support of other agencies, restoration of disturbed ecosystems of the State, with special emphasis on degraded lands; (iv) to create institutions and organizations necessary for achieving the objectives of GEC; and (v) to act as the State's single umbrella for accreditation of various NGOs eligible for funding for activities aimed at ecological restoration of degraded ecosystems, and allocation of funds to various non-government agencies for ecological restoration programs. Position Held: Technical Manager (Mangroves) Activities Performed:

Coordinated research teams and groups for PRA and RRA. Organized training programs and symposiums. Participated in workshops and discussions with relevant officials from Government agencies and other stakeholders to develop, strengthen, and refine the objectives, scope, and implementation arrangements of ecological restoration programs. Conducted baseline surveys, site selection, and project implementation activities involving strategies for restoration, mangrove/coastal area rehabilitation through nursery development of mangrove and saline species. Supervised the conservation and restoration of mangroves in a 5,000-ha area in the Gulfs of Kachchh and Khambhat, India. Identified and documented rare and endangered floral and faunal species. Conducted surveys of potential sites for mangrove restoration in Gujarat. Identified, designed, implemented, maintained, and monitored appropriate measures for marine and estuarine ecological restoration. Prepared reports. Disseminated information through all possible mass media outlets.

Duration: November 2000 June 2002 (1 yr and 8 months) Name of Assignment: RESEARCH ASSOCIATE, GUJARAT INSTITUTE OF DESERT ECOLOGY (GUIDE), INDIA Location: Bhuj, India Main Project Features: GUIDE was established in May 1995 to (i) develop benchmark database for ecosystems of Kachchh and thereafter undertake continuous monitoring and trend-analysis through specific research activities; (ii) identify problem areas and evolve appropriate solutions and management strategies, with the help of applied research; (iii) formulate and implement relevant projects that would provide models for emulation; (iv) disseminate ecological information and communicate action plans to suit local conditions; and (v) provide consultancy and training to NGOs, Government officials, corporate sectors and other natural resources managers, in the principles of ecology, integrated management, and sustainable development. Position Held: Research Associate Activities Performed: 1. Worked as biodiversity specialist and mangrove ecologist in the Environment Impact Assessment projects of: Gujarat Adani Port Ltd, Kachchh Jakhau salts Co. Kandla Port Trust Sanghi Cements Ltd 2. Gujarat Earthquake Emergency Relief Project Environmentally Sound Management of Rubble and Debris and Water Audits: Sources, Uses and Challenges. (Worked as the Team Lead for 3 districts) 3. Regional Environmental Assessment in Western Parts (Lakhpat, Abdasa and Nakhatrana Talukas) of Kachchh District, Gujarat. (Worked as a subject specialist) 4. State Environmental Action Plan Biodiversity Conservation, Wetland Conservation & Ranns & Desertification (A World Bank aided project) (Worked as a subject specialist) 5. Assessment of floral and faunal status and provide expertise for greenbelt development and mangrove plantation, proposed Dholera port project area, Gujarat. (Worked as a subject specialist)

6. Biodiversity Studies at Dholera Port. Funded by Adani Infrastructure Ltd, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
(Worked as a subject specialist) 7. Conservation of Rare and Endangered Biodiversity of Gujarat (CREB); (Worked as a subject specialist) 8. Drought Proofing Project: Micro level Action Plan for 35 Villages - Kachchh District, Gujarat. Prime Minister Relief Fund Govt. of India, New Delhi. ); (Worked as a subject specialist) 9. Ecological Study on the Great Indian Bustard Sanctuary, Kachchh, Gujarat: A Management Perspective ); (Worked as a subject specialist) 10. Watershed Development Project in Mundra, Anjar and Bhuj Talukas, Kachchh, Gujarat. Funded By: District Rural Development Agency (DRDA), Bhuj, Kachchh ); (Worked as a subject specialist)

Duration: September 1998 September 2000 (2 yrs and 1 month) Name of Assignment: REGIONAL PROGRAM OFFICER, PREPARE Location: Chennai, India Main Project Features: PREPARE - NGO working in coastal resource management, fisheries, aquaculture, environmental protection. Position Held: Regional Program Officer Activities Performed: Disaster relief and community based rehabilitation activities during Orissa Super Cyclone 1999 Worked towards the conservation of natural resources and restoration of degraded habitats with the involvement of different stakeholders in Andhra Pradesh and Orissa, India. Implemented livelihood projects for the forestry and fisheries sectors in India such as the following: In Andhra Pradesh: Rehabilitation of Abandoned Shrimp Farms, Vulnerability Reduction through Mangrove Regeneration and Mangrove Plantation in Pulicat Lake (Prepared reports. Disseminated information,) In Orissa: Disaster Mitigation through Mangrove Regeneration, Livelihood Reconstruction through Social Forestry,Orissa, Cyclone Rehabilitation Social Forestry schemes in 15 Villages, Puri dist, Mangrove Regeneration Project in Two villages, and Fisheries Schemes in 15 Cyclone Affected Villages, Worked with and built the capacity of local partner organizations. Prepared regular reports. Name of Assignment: Integration of mangroves in shrimp farming Duration: January 1994 February 2012 Location: BISMI Prawn Farms, Perunthottam, Sirkali, Nagapattinam District, Tamil Nadu, India Position Held: Consultant Activities Performed: Worked since 1994 towards integration of mangroves in Shrimp farming as a pioneer model in India; More than 1, 00,000 mangrove trees from 7 species were integrated; In February 2012 carried out documentation of 17 years old mangroves integrated in BISMI prawn farm. ------------------------------------

PERSONAL DETAIL
Date of Birth Nationality Gender Marital Status : : : : April 15, 1968 Indian Female Never Married

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:

Singing Drawing and Painting Swimming and Snorkelling Trekking

Badminton Carom Chess National Service Scheme

On the social front want to leverage recouping livelihood of the oppressed and orphans