Research Projects

Explore ongoing and completed scientific research projects in Sanjay Gandhi National Park, focused on wildlife conservation, ecosystem monitoring, and biodiversity management.

Research Projects

A detailed overview of research projects conducted at Sanjay Gandhi National Park, highlighting studies, surveys, and initiatives focused on biodiversity, ecology, and environmental conservation.

No.

Researcher Name

Research subject

Research Period

1

Mrs. Janhvi Mane

St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai

Aerobiological survey of Forest area of Sanjay Gandhi National Park,

Borivali, Maharashtra

30th Jan 2023 to 31st Dec 2025

35 months Ongoing

2

Policy Advocacy Research Centre (PARC)

Status of Deer population at Sanjay Gandhi National Park

Borivali, Maharashtra

7th Apr 2025 to 30th Nov 2025

8 months Ongoing

3

Policy Advocacy Research Centre (PARC)

Grassland Regeneration for Biodiversity Enhancement at Sanjay Gandhi National Park

Borivali, Maharashtra

2nd Apr 2025 to 30th Apr 2027

25 months Ongoing

4

Nikit Surve

Wildlife Conservation Society India

Monitoring Leopards in the Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Landscape

Borivali, Maharashtra

2nd Apr 2025 to 30th Apr 2026

13 months Ongoing

Past Research Projects

A detailed overview of research projects conducted at Sanjay Gandhi National Park, highlighting studies, surveys, and initiatives focused on biodiversity, ecology, and environmental conservation.

No.

Researcher

Project Title

Project Duration

1

Dr. Amol Patwardhan

Principal Investigator

Beetles (Insecta: Coleoptera) of Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Borivali.

Borivali, Maharashtra

1st Oct 2013 to 30th Sept 2015

24 months Completed

2

Shri. Shardul S. Bajikar

The Ficus Community and its Ecology in the Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Borivali.

Borivali, Maharashtra

1st Jan 2014 to 31st Dec 2014

12 months Completed

3

Shri. Krishna Tiwari

Documenting Leopards using infrared camera traps in Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Borivali.

Borivali, Maharashtra

May 2014 to May 2015

12 months Completed

4

Mr. Sunetro Ghosal

Coordination for conflict mitigation and outreach for awareness and conflict mitigation (Phase-II).

Borivali, Maharashtra

July 2014 to June 2015

12 months Completed

5

Mrs. Supriya Junjunwala

Measuring and communicating Ecosystem services provided by Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Borivali.

Borivali, Maharashtra

July 2014 to June 2015

12 months Completed

6

Shri. Girish Punjabi and Mayukha Day

Conserving crocodile and their natural habitat.

Borivali, Maharashtra

July 2014 to June 2015

12 months Completed

7

Dr. Shruti Samant

Study of Fungal Biodiversity in Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Borivali.

Borivali, Maharashtra

July 2014 to June 2015

12 months Completed

8

Shri. Nikit S. Surve

Ecology of leopard in Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Maharashtra with special reference to its abundance, prey selection and food habits.

Borivali, Maharashtra

December 2014 to June 2015

7 months Completed

Ecological Research

• Flora & Vegetation Mapping
• Carbon Sequestration Studies
• Soil & Water Quality Monitoring
• Forest Health Assessment
• Eco-restoration Projects

Wildlife Studies

• Leopard Population Monitoring
• Camera Trap Surveys
• Bird Migration Studies
• Reptile & Amphibian Research
• Human-Wildlife Conflict Studies

Conservation & Outreach

• Community Awareness Programs
• School Eco Clubs & Workshops
• Volunteer & Citizen Science Projects
• Interpretation Centre Activities
• Heritage Trail Research