Plant Diversity Studies in Shikari Devi Wild Life Sanctuary of Mandi District, Himachal Pradesh for Long Term Ecological Monitoring
Principal Investigator: Dr. R.K. Verma, Scientist-F
Duration: 3 years (April, 2014 - March, 2017)
Total Cost: Rs 5.78 lakhs
Funding Agency: G.B. PANT INSTITUTE OF HIMALAYAN ENVIRONMENT & DEVELOPMENT, ALMORA (UA)

Objectives:
• To study the species 4ichness and community structure
• To demarcate the plant diversity rich area and their status
• To document the species of ethano-botanical importance
• To identify the threatened or abundant species of the sanctuary