Project ID293 Eval. Report on Improvement Rehabiltation of

Evaluation Report on Project
IMPROVEMENT / REHABILTATION OF BAHAWALPUR ZOO
BAHAWALPUR.
DIRECTORATE GENERAL MONITORING & EVALUATION
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
GOVERNMENT OF THE PUNJAB
JANUARY 2015
P&D Complex, Punjab Civil Secretariat, Lahore – Pakistan
Tel: (042) 99214489, Fax: (042) 99214491
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Executive Summary
Punjab Wildlife & Parks Department, Government of Punjab is entrusted with
protection, preservation, conservation and management of wildlife resources in the
Province. Bahawalpur Zoo established in 1942 over an area of 25 acres aimed to
conserve wildlife, provide Recreational facilities, Education and develop awareness
about the importance of wildlife among the local, tourist and students from different
institutions visit the zoo.
To cater for captive breeding of endangered species and recreational needs, a project
titled “Improvement & Rehabilitation of Zoo, Bahawalpur “was conceived in June
2009 at the cost of 67.506 million and completed in June 2014 at Rs 49.512 Million.
In order to evaluate the implementation process and objectives of the project, the
project site was visited by evaluation team DGM&E on 14-01-2015 following the
standard evaluation methodology followed by conclusions and recommendations.
The evaluation report portrays the mapping of the project objective of work and actual
achievements.
The major objective of the project, failed to achieve as the animal/birds proposed in
the approved PC- I.
However the civil works like construction of footpaths, museum building, Bird’s
aviary, Boundary wall of Zoo and Monkey house have been completed. Based upon
the evaluation report, it is Recommended that the contribute most of the objective like
procurement of ELEPHANT, MACOW, GRAY Parrots and LOVE birds’ aviary must
be materialized without lapse to make Bahawalpur Zoo , a state of the art Zoo of the
area.
Forest, A&LS Specialist
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................... 1
1.1 PROJECTS BRIEF: .................................................................................................. 2
1.2 PROJECTS OBJECTIVES ........................................................................................ 2
1.3 THE EVALUATION REPORT: PURPOSE & STRUCTURE. ............................ 3
2. METHODOLOGY .................................................................................................... 4
2.1 TEAM FORMATION .............................................................................................. 5
2.2 DOCUMENTS & WEBSITES REVIEW ................................................................. 5
2.3 IDENTIFICATION OF KEY INDICATORS......................................................... 5
2.4 DATA COLLECTION METHODOLOGY ........................................................... 6
2.4.1 IMPROVEMENT,AWARNESS & IMPORTANCE OF WILDLIFE…………6
2.4.2 IMPROVEMENT & REHABILITATION OF EXISTING FACILITIES: ......... 6
2.4.3. NEW FACILITIES OF A ZOO: .......................................................................... 7
2.4.4. AWARENESS & IMPORTANCE OF WILDLIFE:........................................... 7
2.4.5 SOURCE OF THE RESEARCH FOR THE RESEARCHER/STUDENT: ...... 8
2.5 SITE VISIT FOR DATA COLLECTION ............................................................... 8
2.6 INTERVIEWS WITH PROJECT OFFICIALS ....................................................... 8
2.7 VISITS SNAPS/PICTORIAL SURVEY ................................................................. 8
3. PROJECT PHYSICAL & FINANCIAL ASSESSMENT .................................... 8
3.1 PROJECT PHYSICAL ANALYSIS ........................................................................ 9
4. DATA COLLECTION & ANALYSIS: ................................................................ 13
4.1 CIVIL WORK…….…………………………………………………………………………………………………….16
5. PROJECT’S TARGETS, PERFORMANCE & DGME ASSESSMENT: ........ 17
6. OBSERVATIONS: .................................................................................................. 18
7. RECOMMENDATIONS: ...................................................................................... 21
ANNEXTURE A:
ANNEXTURE B:
PICTORIAL SURVET
RECOMMENDED PROJECT POSTS.
1. INTRODUCTION
The project titled “Improvement and Rehabilitation of Bahawalpur Zoo, at Wildlife
Park Bahawalpur” was setup in 1942 by the former AMEER of Bahawalpur in 1955
after the adjacency of the state of Bahawalpur with Pakistan the administration of the
Zoo was entrusted to the department of Agriculture from 1977 to 1982. The Wildlife
Department also takes the Responsibility of Reintroduction / Supplementation of
Wildlife Species Endangered under Natural Range of Distribution. Wildlife plays an
essential role in the ecological and biological processes that are yet again significant
to life. The normal functioning of the biosphere depends on endless interactions
amongst animals, plants, and microorganisms. Bahawalpur Zoo is an important
entity, for ex-situ conservation of wildlife, educational institutions and places for
recreation of wildlife lovers, Ecologists, Zoologists and Research Scholars. For
scientific management of Zoo, Provision of behavioural enrichment in wildlife is pre
requisite along with facilities for the wildlife lovers to be developed in such a way to
watch the wildlife more closely under semi natural conditions. Keeping these
objective in view some improvement in the existing facilities, were made during 199597 and 2004-06. The effort proved inadequate, hence Bahawalpur Zoo at present needs
improvement and rehabilitation on priority basis. Approximately 8000 visitors come
to Zoo for recreation and education in a month. More than 600 animal /birds have
been housed under semi-natural condition. Its location in oriental Zoo geographical
region is favourable for Captive Breeding and Propagation of species of special
concern such as Black Buck (Antilope cerviapra) Chinkara (Gazelle benneti) Nil Gai
(Baselaphus tragocamelus) Lion (FILIS LES) other Cats and Avian fauna. It plays vital
role in conservation and propagation of wildlife species along with other wildlife
parks/Zoo
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1.1
PROJECTS BRIEF:
Table 1: Project Brief.
Project Title
Sponsoring
Ministry/
Agency
Execution Agency (s)
Improvement and Rehabilitation of Bahawalpur Zoo,
Bahawalpur.
Government of Punjab
1. Punjab Communication & Works Department.
2 .Punjab Wildlife & Parks Department.
Agency for O & M
after
Completion
Location of the
Project
1. Punjab Wildlife & Parks Department.
PC-I Original Cost
Rs. 67.506 Million
PC-I Revised Cost
Rs. 73.986 Million
Bahawalpur City
(1st Revision)
PC-I Revised Cost
77.089 Million
(2st Revision)
PC-IV Actual Cost
Rs. 49.512 Million
Planned Start Date
July 01,2009 by DDSC
Planned End Date
June 30, 2014 BY DDSC (Revised)
Actual Start Date
July 01,2009
Actual End Date
June 30, 2014
Beneficiaries
General public
1.2 PROJECTS OBJECTIVES
1. Improvement & Rehabilitation of existing Facilities.
2.
Provision of new Facilities.
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3.
Captive Breeding of Wildlife Species.
4.
Recreation Facilities for General Public/Visitors.
1.3 THE EVALUATION REPORT: PURPOSE &STRUCTURE.
This evaluation report is divided into 7 different parts. The first part starts with
introduction giving details about the project domain and structure of the project
evaluation report. The second part of this report focuses on evaluation methodology,
followed by documents review, selection of performance indicators, project site visit
plan etc. The third part of the report depicts the DGM&E’s assessment pertaining to
the actual status of the project performance against its planned objectives and data
analysis based on project cost. The fourth part of report consists of data collection &
analysis. The fifth part consist of observations regarding the project activities, targets
made by the evaluation team of DGM&E, P&D Department. The sixth part of this
report observations made during field visits.
The seventh and the most critical part reflect recommendations for the effective usage
of the project outcomes and resources. This section addresses the suggestions for
improvement in project planning and execution as well as, identifying matters
requiring follow up actions.
The rationale for the recommendations is clearly
explained and linked with the information collected during the evaluation.
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2. METHODOLOGY
Following criteria has been used to carry out evaluation of the project as
elaborated in flow chart as given in Figure 1;
Figure 1: Flow chart/ Schematic diagram for project evaluation.
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2.1 TEAM FORMATION
In-house meeting was held in Directorate General Monitoring & Evaluation
and the competent authority assigned this project to Mr. Muhammad Sadiq
Munawar (Forest Specialist) having for his expertise in project’s domain such
as data collection methods, data analysis and interpretation.
2.2 DOCUMENTS & WEBSITES REVIEW
Following project documents, evaluation tools and techniques were
consulted.
1. Planning Commission Form-I (PC-I, Original & Revised) of the Project.
2. Planning Commission Form-IV (PC-IV) of the Project.
3. DGM&E approved Evaluation Guidelines.
4. Punjab.gov.pk/Wildlife Importance.
2.3 IDENTIFICATION OF KEY INDICATORS
Project Performance was gauged on basis of following indicators:
Process Indicators;
1) Project’s physical analysis:
•
•
Project’s cost analysis
Planned & actual achievements
•
ii)Project time duration
Objective Indicators;
2) Improvement & Rehabilitation of Existing Facilities.
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Footpath with Tuff Tiles
Re- Construction of boundary Wall.
Rehabilitation of Museum Building.
Boundary fence of Crocodile.
Construction of Monkey House.
Shelter in Birds Aviary.
Construction of store Room
Construction of Visitor Shelter/Gazebo 7nos.
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3) Addition of new Facilities for captivity of Wildlife species.
• Animal for visitors.
• Animal enclosures.
• Boundary grill.
• Museum building.
• Bird’s cage.
• Monkey house.
• Cat house.
• Bird’s aviary.
3) Public awareness about the importance of wildlife.
• Information about zoo animal
• History of animal/birds
• Animal sign boards.
4) A source of research for researcher/student.
• Research paper
• Thesis
• Article
5) Construction
• Work Condition/Status
6) Repairs
• Work Condition/Status
7) Purchase of Utility Vehicles
•
2.4
Registration
DATA COLLECTION METHODOLOGY
Following sampling methodology was used for data collection;
2.4.1 Improvement, Facilities, Awareness & Importance of Wildlife:
So evaluation the major objective of the project like improvement, provision
of facilities and awareness about the importance of wildlife pictorials used as
data collection methodology. The snapshots taken and evaluated in this
respect are Annexure A.
2.4.2 Improvement & Rehabilitation of existing Facilities:
The wildlife conservation could not be done in Bahawalpur Zoo because
Animal/birds were not be procured due to paucity of fund.
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2.4.3. New Facilities at a Zoo:
The improvement of existing facilities and addition of new facilities at
Bahawalpur Zoo has provided a semi natural environment to wild birds and
animal as well as provide recreational facilities to adjoining areas. The number
of visitors enhanced, hence revenue generation increased manifold. The detail
of the income generation is given as under.
YEAR
AMOUNT(M)
2009-10
7.922
2010-11
8.045
2011-12
11.073
2012-13
9.912
2013-14
10.808
AMOUNT(M)
2013-14
23%
2009-10
16%
2010-11
17%
2012-13
21%
2011-12
23%
Fig. No 2.
2.4.4. Awareness & Importance of wildlife:
Awareness has been created about the conservation of biodiversity in
particular and environment in general to the local communities as well as
tourists. Tourist trade has been flourished to have a positive impact on the
socio-economic condition of the local communities.
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2.4.5 Source of the Research for the Researcher/Student:
The project has offered better opportunities to the student of biological and veterinary
science of different educational institutions.
2.5 SITE VISIT FOR DATA COLLECTION
For in-depth analysis of project activities, the Bahawalpur Zoo was visited to
assess and evaluate the specific objectives described in PC-I. The detail of visit
has been given in Table 2.
Table 2: Evaluation Site Visit
SR#
1
LOCATION
Bahawalpur
Zoo.
DATE OF VISITS
TEAM MEMBER
Mr M. Sadiq Munawar
13th to 14st January
,2015
2.6 INTERVIEWS WITH PROJECT OFFICIALS
During project evaluation and field survey, the interviews were conducted
with the following project officials.
Table 3: Detail of the Project Officials interviewed:
SR #
NAME
DESIGNATION
DEPARTMENT
Muhammad
Naveed Tariq
Curator
Bahawalpur
Zoo
2
Dr. Shoail
Azmat
Veterinary
officer Zoo
-do-
03006821080
03336377997
3
Muhammad
Athar Tariq
Supervisor Zoo
-do-
03057908007
4
Javeed Iqbal
Senior clerk
Zoo
-do-
03007835942
1
Wildlife
department
Punjab
CONTACT #
03006784308
2.7 VISITS SNAPS/PICTORIAL SURVEY
Project pictorial is placed at Annexure-A.
3. PROJECT PHYSICAL & FINANCIAL ASSESSMENT
DGM&E assessment vis-à-vis physical & financial activities of the project are
given as following.
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3.1 PROJECT PHYSICAL ANALYSIS
Detail of project planned activities and respective physical achievements as
reported by sponsoring agency and randomly assessed by evaluation team is
given below in Table 4,
Table 4: Project Targets and Actual Achievements (as per PC-IV)
Sr.no
Conservation & works
Unit
Qty
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
Construction of Concrete Pavers Footpath
with TUFF Tiles 60mm thick, 10’, 8’, 6’
Wide.
Re-Construction of boundary Wall 6’ height
9’’ thick with struck Pointing.
Improvement & rehabilitation of museum
building.
Rehabilitation of boundary fence of
crocodile section
Actual
Achieveme
nt
Sft
19796
25798
Rft
3000
3473
Sft
3191
3191
Sft
380
380
Construction of watercourse 2’ wide 1 ½
deep, with 9’’ thick walls
Construction of Monkey House 7200
sft.with rooms, 4 portion cage and railing.
Improvement & rehabilitation of cat house
Rft
2000
2650
Sft
7200
7200
Sft
2491
2491
Construction of shelters in birds aviary
12*15 = 2nos. & construction of water
pond,1500 Sft
Construction of store room with verandah.
Sft
1500
1500
Sft
653
653
Provision of M.S grill with wire gauze in
canteen window.
Improvement and rehabilitation of V.O
residence.
Improvement and rehabilitation of staff
quarters of one room 1*1000 Sft and 2*600
Sft = total 2200Sft
Improvement of rehabilitation of sewerage
system, with sewerage pipe line & manholes
covers
Construction of visitor shelter/gazebo
7nos.240 Sft each
Raising of main gate & gate pillars
Sft
735
735
Sft
1500
1500
Sft
2200
2200
Job
1
1
No
7
7
No
1
1
Sft
650
650
Construction of public toilets for ladies &
gents two block 325 Sft each
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17
Construction of duty post 2 No 100 Sft each.
Sft
200
200
18
Construction of residence for grade 11-14
(1*1360 Sft) and compound wall,136 Rft
Construction of office block for Deputy
Director Wildlife,Bahawalpur,5074 Sft
External development work
Sft
1360
1360
Sft
5074
5074
Job
1
1
Job
1
1
Job
1
1
19
20
21
22
External service connection charges to be
paid to WAPDA & SNGPL
Price variation
It is imperative to mention that the quantities increased from planned quantities were met
from given budget without incurring extra cost.
Table 5: Project Targets and Actual Achievements (as per PC-IV) (Machinery,
Store & Equipment)
Sr.no Machinery, Store & Equipment
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Toyota Single Cabin Pick Up (2400 CC)
Motor Cycle (125 CC)
Electric water cooler for visitor
AC spilt (1-1/2 Ton) for museum
Deep freezer for dead animal/birds
Welding plant with accessories
Dust Bins along with stand & covers
Tree guards L-iron frame with patti and jasti
jalli.
9
Desert cooler
10
Walk through gate
11
Tele-injector gun along with accessories
All item physically inspected and verified by DG.
Unit
Qty
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
01
01
04
04
01
01
50
100
Actual
Achievement
01
01
04
04
01
01
50
100
No
No
No
10
01
01
10
01
01
Table 6: Cost of Establishment.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Director project/director park (BS-18)
Wildlife Supervisor (BS-14)
Hatchery Man (BS-06)
Driver (BS-4)
Plumber (BS-2)
Watcher/Security Guard (BS-5)
Animal keeper (BS-1)
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
01
02
01
01
01
05
05
__
02
__
01
01
05
05
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Table 7: Commodities and Services.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Procurement of Animal/birds(Elephant)
P.O.L charges
Stationary , printing & advertisement
charges
UNIFORM & LIVERIES
Feed & Medicine
Other
Contingent paid staff
Furniture/cost iron wooden benches
Canvass pipe.
No
L.S
L.S
01
L.S
L.S
__
L.S
L.S
L.S
L.S
L.S
L.S
L.S
Rft
L.S
L.S
L.S
L.S
L.S
1000
L.S
L.S
L.S
Appointed
Purchased
Purchased
Table 8: Financial Phasing as per PC-1 & Expenditure.
Approved PC-l
Revised PC-l
PC-l Phasing
Year
ADP Allocation
(Revised)
Total FE/Loan
/Grant
Total
FE/Loan
/Grant
1
2009-2010
2
7.333
3
__
4
8.412
2010-2011
13.973
__
2011-2012
9.417
2012-2013
PC-4
Expenditure
Release
Expenditure
Total
FE/Loan
/Grant
Total
5
__
6
8.412
7
__
8
7.333
FE/Lo
an/Gr
ant
9
__
14.338
__
14.388
__
13.979
__
__
9.842
__
9.842
__
9.417
__
16.880
__
16.880
__
16.880
__
16.483
__
2013-2014
29.480
__
2.310
__
2.310
__
2.300
__
Total
77.089
__
51.782
__
51.782
__
49.512
__
By using MS Excel graphs, the quantitative analysis of the component-wise
targets and their actual achievements is done as given in ensuing paragraph.
Figure 3: Year-wise Expenditures on Releases (Rs.49.512 Million)
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Financial Expenditure
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
2009-2010
2010-2011
2011-2012
Releases
2012-2013
2013-2014
Expenditure
Table 9: Item wise planned & actual expenditure.
SR.
No
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Components
Total
Local
FEC Total
Local
FEC
Purchase of
animals/birds(ELEPHANT)
P.O.L Charges
Stationary, Printing &
advertisement charges
Liveries/Uniform
Feed & Medicine
Other
Contingent Paid Staff
Furniture/cost iron
Wooden Benches
Canvass Pipe 1000Rft
Total
26.500
26.500
_
_
_
_
0.282
0.060
0.282
0.060
_
_
0.282
0.060
0.282
0.060
_
_
0.383
3.008
0.739
0.542
0.620
0.383
3.008
0.739
0.542
0.620
_
_
_
_
_
0.383
3.008
0.739
0.542
0.620
0.383
3.008
0.739
0.542
0.620
_
_
_
_
_
0.100
32.234
0.100
32.234
_
_
0.100
5.770
0.120
5.770
_
_
Grand Total
77.089
77.089
_
49.512
49.512
_
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Table 10: Summary of Cost.
SR. Description
Amount Description
Amount Differenc
#
e
1
Conservation 32.495
Conservation 32.495
No
& Works
& Works
Change
2
Machinery
3.587
Machinery
3.587
No
,Stores ,Tools,
,Stores ,Tools,
Change
Equipment
Equipment
Description
3
Establishment 6.170
Establishment 8.773
(+) 2.603
Establishment 7.660
4
Commodities
& Services
Total
Commodities
& Service
32.234
(+) 0.500
Commodities
& Service
77.089
(+)3.103
31.734
73.986
Conservation 32.495
& Works
Machinery
3.587
,Stores ,Tools,
equipment
5.770
49.512
By using MS Excel graphs, the quantitative analysis of the component-wise
targets and their actual achievements is done as given in ensuing paragraph.
SUMMARY OF COST
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
Amount
Conservation &
Work
Machinery & store
Establishment
Commodities &
Services
Approved PC-I
32.495
3.587
6.17
31.734
Revised PC-ll
32.495
3.587
8.773
32.234
Expenditure PC-4
32.495
3.587
7.66
5.77
Fig 4: summary of cost
4. DATA COLLECTION & ANALYSIS:
The Bahawalpur Zoo was visited from 14.01.2015 to 15.01.2015 for field data collection
in line with the methodology described earlier in heading 2.4.During the visit the
project locations, where work has been done, were visited and data related to all
specific objectives was collected. The improvement of existing facilities and addition
of new facilities at Bahawalpur Zoo has provided a semi natural environment to wild
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birds and animal.it will not only serve the people of Bahawalpur but to the visitors of
adjoining area as well. In addition, all sites of civil works were visited to check the
status/condition of work. The data of project survey was analysed and picture are
presented in Figures 1, 2, 3&4
Fig.no 1 Main entrance of the Zoo
Fig.no 2 Data collection with Zoo staff
Fig.no 3 Footpath with tuff tiles
Fig.no 4 Boundary wall with iron grill
Further, positions were recorded to assess the objective under the project. The tuff
paver in footpath, Boundary wall area existing grill, Rehabilitation of museum,
squeeze cage in animal .Construction of Monkey House, Boundary fence of Crocodile,
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Museum building
Monkey house.
Crocodile cage
Boundary fence of Crocodile
planting Tree guards L-iron frame with iron jalli, Cat House and improvement &
renovation of Veterinary officer residence were visited to gauge the achievements of
objectives.
,
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Tree guards L-iron frame with jasti jalli
Cat House
Renovation of Veterinary officer
Store Room with Verandah.
4.1 CIVIL WORKS
The project was aimed to improvement of Bahawalpur Zoo, addition of new facilities
for visitors, Footpath area with tuff paver ,iron spike on existing boundary grill,
squeeze cage, animal enclosure, Planting with tree Guards L-iron and improvement
& renovation of Veterinary officer residence.
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5. PROJECT’S TARGETS, PERFORMANCE & DGME ASSESSMENT:
Physical Targets
&
Achievements
Unit
Improvement &
Rehabilitation
of Existing
Facilities.
25Acre
Achieved (100%) Partially Achieved (50%)
Not Achieved (<50%)
A PA NA
Quality
Remarks
The existing
Satisfactory Facilities have been
satisfactorily
improved.
√
Provision of
new Facilities
√
25
Acre
Captive
breeding of
Wildlife
Species.
Recreational
facilities for
general
public/visitors.
25
Acre
25
Acre
Not Done
The animal/birds
could not procured
due to short
funding.
Captive breeding of
Satisfactory wildlife Species has
improved and
satisfactory
√
√
satisfactory
The project is
satisfactorily serving
for public/visitors
and tourists have
been provided
satisfactory.
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6. OBSERVATIONS:
The original PC-I was approved at the cost of Rs.67.506 million on August 12, 2009 for
the period of 05 year (2009 to 2014), which was revised on 20.09.2013 at the cost of
Rs.77.089 million. As per PC-IV, the project was commenced with total planned cost
of Rs.49.512 million for the gestation period of sixty months (July 1, 2009 to June 30th,
2014) and completed within its revised gestation period. The actual expenditure
incurred was Rs.49.512 million, which is 64.22 % (financial achievement) of total
project cost.
PROJECT’S PERFORMANCE AND ASSESSMENT AGAINST OBJECTIVES:
The observations recorded pertaining to project’s performance and assessment vis-àvis its objectives are summarised as below;
6.1
Provision of New Facilities:
The Bahawalpur Zoo is spread over 25 Acres land. The major objective, “provision of
new facilities of wild animals in zoo under controlled conditions” was not achieved
because Animals/Birds could not be procured due to non-availability funds.
6.2
Improvement & Rehabilitation of Existing Facilities:
As per PC-IV, The overall observation of civil work was found satisfactory and can be
summarized as below
 Improvement of existing facilities for the visitors of Zoo, construction of
concrete paving footpaths with TUFF PAVER in Zoo area comprising 25798
sft was completed at the cost of Rs.2.212 million. Boundary Wall with iron
spike.
 Improvement of museum building construction of monkey house consisting
of 7200Sft at the cost of 5.479 Million.
 Uprising of existing sewerage pipe line & manholes at the cost of 0.333 million
made operational.
 Habitat development in animal enclosures provided. Animals /Birds cage
and museum construction has been completed.
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 Renovation of Veterinary Officer Residence has also been completed.
 In essence the objective of museum development in Zoo was successfully
done by providing necessary civil infrastructure.
6.3
Public Awareness and Importance of Wildlife:
The objective to create public awareness and importance of wildlife was not achieved
because animals/birds could not be procured due to short funding. Awareness has
not been created in Zoo about the conservation of biodiversity in particular and
environment in general to the local communities as well as tourists.
6.4
Conservancy & works:
Two blocks have been constructed for public toilets spreading over 325sft each but
distinguished by marking with the word “Ladies” & “Gents”. It was observed by
evaluation team DGM&E that Bahawalpur Zoo is spread over a wide area measuring
25 acres but most of the acre that gives a shabby look has no landscaping with grasses
which show very miserable condition.
6.5
Captive Breeding:
Wildlife Park, Bahawalpur may generate some revenue in the form of sale of surplus
stock of wild birds and by introducing the birds Hatchery which is very necessary for
zoo to increase the number of birds in zoo by hatchery. Captive Breeding of
endangered species & its subsequent re-introduction to the natural habitat was also a
primary objective of the zoo, Bahawalpur, but no substantial activities have been
observed in this regard by the department during the execution of this project
including lack of animal clinic for treatment.
6.6
Machinery:
As per approved in PC-I, four (4) electric water coolers have been purchased for the
zoo but only two (2) have been installed and rest went out of order. Only two (2)
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water cooler are insufficient to meet the requirement of drinking water of visitors
especially families visit the zoo in summer.
6.7
Equipment:
A Tranquilizer Gun with accessories has been purchased at a cost of Rs.0.478 million
although the curator of the zoo and veterinary officer are capable to operate the gun
but rest of the zoo staff should also be given training to operate this expensive
equipment in emergency situation. Moreover there was no medicine available in the
park for this gun.
6.8
General:
It was observed that the residence designated for curator of a Zoo was occupied by
unauthorised persons since May 2013.
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7. RECOMMENDATIONS:
Following are the recommendations made upon the basis of observations.
Recorded during evaluation:
1. The major target of the scheme was procurement of animals / birds that could not
be achieved due to short funding therefore Phase-II of the scheme may be initiated
to fulfill the missing parts of objectives.
2. In view of precarious law and order situation and to monitor the activities of the
visitors a CCTV is recommended for Zoo without any delay.
3. Digital database to keep the profile record of the animals / birds needs to be
established for effective management.
4. With reference to observation No 6.5, department should chalk out an annual
captive breeding plan in association with their re-introduction to the natural habitats.
5. Number of animals and birds are not sufficient for making the Zoo more attractive
for visitors. Diversity was also lacking, so that department should introduce the
latest love birds aviary just like African Grey Parrots, Macaw, Cockatoos and other
Local Raw Parrot aviary for the attraction of public that may increase the revenue
of department.
6. Tuff paver work is required in some missing places in the center of Zoo, which is
very necessary for convenience of visitors.
7. There should be an adequate arrangement for construction of a Hatchery Block to
increase the number of birds in Zoo.
8. With reference to observation No. 6.4, a master planning of whole area of 25 acres
is required to be carried out by the department for landscaping of whole area of Zoo.
9. With references to General observation, it is recommended that the residence of
curator of zoo maybe vacated so that present curator of zoo start operations of the zoo
residing there necessary for smooth start operations of the zoo.
10. It is recommended that project may be transferred from development to nondevelopment budget with thirteen (13) project posts as per Annex-B.
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ANNEXTURE A:
Main entrance of the Zoo
Discussing project details with Zoo Curator
Liveries/uniform
Monkey house
Water cooler for visitors
Dead animal in museum
Visitor shelter/gazebo.
Construction of store Room.
Demonstration of Tele-injection Gun by V.O
Tele-injection Gun with accessories
Fish Aquarium
Desert cooler in store
Zoo Museum
Water channel out let
Tree guard L-iron frame
Zoo lawn without grasses
Shelter bird’s aviary inside
Birds aviary
Monkey cage
Miserable condition of Zoo lawn
Footpath without tuff paver
Footpath without tuff paver
Construction of visitor shelter
Lawn without grasses
Deep freezer for dead animal/birds
Front view of museum building
Dead animal freezer
Squeeze cage
Water channel outlet
Toyota signal cabin 2400cc
Motorcycle 125cc
Zoo public toilets
ANNEXURE B: RECOMMENDED PROJECT POSTS
Sr. No.
Cadre
BPS
PC-I Posts
Recommended
Posts
1
Director
project/director park
18
1
_
2
Wildlife Supervisor
14
02
01
3
Hatchery Man
6
01
01
4
Driver
4
1
1
5
Plumber
2
1
1
6
Watcher/Security
Guard
5
5
4
7
Animal Keeper
1
5
5
16
13
TOTAL
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