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ENHANCING POPULATION MONITORING AND ECOSYSTEM HEALTH FOR GREATER ONE-HORNED RHINO CONSERVATION IN CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK, NEPAL

The purpose of this project is to (1) integrate an ID-based rhino monitoring system with the SMART (Spatial Monitoring and Reporting Tool) patrolling system, DNA sampling, and build institutional capacity for improved monitoring; (2) develop a plan for internal translocation of rhinos from highly concentrated areas to sparsely populated areas of the park; and (3) address the concern about an assessment of water quality in wetlands used by rhinos and provide management guidelines of these wetlands.

Source-reported status: completed. Timeline labels use reported dates and do not verify current activity.

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USD 150K budget·USD 112K disbursed·Department of the Interior reporting organization·chitawan, Bagmati location·Oct 1, 2021 → Mar 31, 2026 timeline

Reported by Department of the Interior

Overview

About this project

The purpose of this project is to (1) integrate an ID-based rhino monitoring system with the SMART (Spatial Monitoring and Reporting Tool) patrolling system, DNA sampling, and build institutional capacity for improved monitoring; (2) develop a plan for internal translocation of rhinos from highly concentrated areas to sparsely populated areas of the park; and (3) address the concern about an assessment of water quality in wetlands used by rhinos and provide management guidelines of these wetlands.

Field coverage

95% complete

1 source feed · 1 evidence version

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Reported disbursement / budget

74.4%

USD 112K reported disbursed against USD 150K reported budget. This financial ratio does not measure implementation or outcomes.

Provenance

Original project evidence

1 distinct source feed across 1 recorded evidence version. These are not independent confirmations. Links below show the latest available version for each source page, up to 50 pages.

  • iati ↗

    https://d-portal.org/ctrack.html?aid=US-GOV-9-F22AP01029

    Retrieved Nov 1, 2026 · Last checked Nov 1, 2026

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