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Research paper thumbnail of Reproductive Behavior and Inbreeding Depression in Endangered Eremostachys superba Royle ex Benth. (Labiatae) in Dehra Dun Population, India

An assessment of reproductive behavior and inbreeding depression, if any, in critically endangere... more An assessment of reproductive behavior and inbreeding depression, if any, in critically endangered Eremostachys superba Royle ex Benth. (Labiatae) was made to unveil the factors playing vital role in it's reproductive biology and which may be responsible for the loss of fitness, viability and vigor of the species. Breeding experiments portrayed a failure of self-fertilization and a strong tendency towards out-breeding as seed set by xenogamy was highest (44.4%). However, the narrow restricted population of the type locality in Dehra Dun Siwaliks was just a ramet population sustained by clonal propagation of rhizomatous root stock, hence any out-crossing within these homozygous individuals also amounted to inbreeding. Further, there is no other population available within the range of normal seed dispersal mechanism or insect-pollinator-flight-range. The other populations reported are only from geographically distant region of Jammu and Kashmir state of India, which is too far a ...

Research paper thumbnail of Are Pollen Herbaria Redundant Their Utility in Botanical Studies

Current Science, Apr 25, 2014

Objective: To evaluate the diagnostic value for late neonatal sepsis of white blood cell count (W... more Objective: To evaluate the diagnostic value for late neonatal sepsis of white blood cell count (WBC) and assays for C-reactive protein (CRP), interleukin-6 (IL-6) and tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-alpha), in isolation and in conjunction. Methods: This was a diagnostic test validation study. Chemiluminescence was used to assay CRP, IL-6 and TNF-alpha at the time of clinical suspicion and again after 24 and 48 hours, whereas the WBC was performed only once, at the time of suspicion. Patients were classified into three groups based on clinical progress and culture results: confirmed sepsis (CS), probable sepsis (PS), and not infected (NI). Statistical analysis was performed using the Wilcoxon and chi-square tests and Friedman analysis of variance; cutoffs were defined by plotting receiver operator characteristic curves. Results: The total study sample comprised 82 children, 42 of whom were classed as CS, 16 as PS and 24 as NI. At all three test times, the medians for CRP and IL-6 were significantly more elevated in the CS and PS groups, while the medians for TNF-alpha were abnormal only in the CS group. The CRP test had elevated indices of diagnostic utility at all three test times, better accuracy than the WBC and similar accuracy to the first IL-6 and TNF-alpha assays. There was no statistical difference between the cytokines, nor between them and the WBC. Combining tests did not increase diagnostic power, with the exception of the combination of WBC with CRP2 and when the sequential CRP assays were combined. Conclusions: Both CRP and WBC were useful for the diagnosis of late neonatal sepsis and comparable with IL-6 and TNF-alpha. Accuracy increased when CRP and WBC were combined and when sequential CRP assay results were used.

Research paper thumbnail of Taxonomy of the Indian Endemic Herb Solanum Purpureilineatum Sabnis Bhatt Solanaceae

Research paper thumbnail of Toxic Plants of the Nawabgunj Bird Sanctuary, Uttar Pradesh

Journal of Non Timber Forest Products, 2016

Floristic studies of the Nawabgunj Bird Sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh revealed the occurrence of 12 ... more Floristic studies of the Nawabgunj Bird Sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh revealed the occurrence of 12 toxic plants within the Sanctuary with either leaves, seeds, latex, bark and/or whole plants having toxic properties. Clearance of these from the Sanctuary is recommended for maintenance of a healthy ecosystem within.

Research paper thumbnail of Additions to the Flora of West-Bengal from Darjeeling District

Indian Journal of Forestry, 2013

Three taxa viz. Gomphostemma mastersii Benth. ex Hook. f., Phlomis bracteosa Royle ex Benth. and ... more Three taxa viz. Gomphostemma mastersii Benth. ex Hook. f., Phlomis bracteosa Royle ex Benth. and Phlomis tibetica C. Marquand & Airy Shaw are reported as new distributional records for West Bengal flora.

Research paper thumbnail of Scanning electron microscopic investigation of the glandular hairs of Eremostachys superba flowers

Phytomorphology, 2002

Scanning electron microscopic investigation of the secretory glandular hairs occurring on the inn... more Scanning electron microscopic investigation of the secretory glandular hairs occurring on the inner wall of corolla tube of the flower of Eremostachys superba Royle ex Benth. (Labiatae) was carried out. Two main types of glandular hairs were found (a) peltate hairs, with a basal cell, and (b) capitate hairs, with a basal cell, a stalk cell, a neck cell and a globose, unicellular head. Further, based on their structural differences, three kinds of peltate hairs and two kinds of capitate hairs were observed. The frequency of occurrence of the peltate hairs was three times higher than that of the capitate hairs. Cuticle rupture was observed to be the mechanism of discharge of the secretory substances. The findings are discussed in relation to the pollination mechanism operating in the species.

Research paper thumbnail of Nomenclature Priority: About a New Combination of Pedicularis cleilanthifolia var. purpurea

Research paper thumbnail of Ethnomedicinal Plants Used for their Roots in the Nawabgunj Bird Sanctuary, Uttar Pradesh, India

Journal of Non Timber Forest Products, 2016

Floristic and ethnobotanical exploration of Nawabgunj Bird Sanctuary revealed that the roots of 2... more Floristic and ethnobotanical exploration of Nawabgunj Bird Sanctuary revealed that the roots of 25 species of plants under 25 genera and 19 families, were utilized by the local people dwelling in nearby villages of this area for ethno medicinal purposes.

Research paper thumbnail of World's Tenth Largest Banyan Tree at Narora in Upper Ganga Ramsar Site, Uttar Pradesh, India

Current Science, 2016

The king of Ficus species, Ficus benghalensis L. (Moraceae), or the banyan are large evergreen tr... more The king of Ficus species, Ficus benghalensis L. (Moraceae), or the banyan are large evergreen trees distributed throughout India, and also found in Bangladesh, Hawaii, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The species was first described in 1753 (ref. 4) with its specific epithet benghalensis denoting 'Bengal', the abode of the great banyan tree of Acharya Jagdish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden, Howrah, West Bengal, presently occupying 16,531 sq. m area and standing only on nearly 2900 prop roots after having lost its mother trunk, for which it is encrypted in the Guinness World Records.

Research paper thumbnail of Revision of the family Berberidaceae of India - I

Research paper thumbnail of Ambikeshwar Sacred Site in Upper Ganga – A Repository of Primeval Flora and Cultural Wealth

Journal of Non Timber Forest Products, 2017

Floristic surveys of Upper Ganga Ramsar Site in Uttar Pradesh, revealed existence of pristine flo... more Floristic surveys of Upper Ganga Ramsar Site in Uttar Pradesh, revealed existence of pristine floristic constituents and a primeval ‘Gurukul’ conserved as heritage relics of India, within the precincts of Ambikeshwar sacred site. The site also served as a reservoir of rich biomass and a magnificent carbon sink, a potential study site for palaeobotanists.

Research paper thumbnail of Four New Records of Angiosperms for Uttar Pradesh

Indian Journal of Forestry, 2018

Four species of angiosperm viz. Boehmeria penduliflora Wedd. ex D.G.Long, Hewittia malabarica (L.... more Four species of angiosperm viz. Boehmeria penduliflora Wedd. ex D.G.Long, Hewittia malabarica (L.) Suresh., Lantana veronicifolia Hayek and Potentilla gelida C.A. Mey. are reported for the first time from Uttar Pradesh as new records for the state. Their nomenclatural citation, taxonomic description with flowering and fruiting period, distribution, habitat and specimen details are provided.

Research paper thumbnail of The colonial legacy of herbaria

Herbarium collections shape our understanding of the world’s flora and are crucial for addressing... more Herbarium collections shape our understanding of the world’s flora and are crucial for addressing global change and biodiversity conservation. The formation of such natural history collections, however, are not free from sociopolitical issues of immediate relevance. Despite increasing efforts addressing issues of representation and colonialism in natural history collections, herbaria have received comparatively less attention. While it has been noted that the majority of plant specimens are housed in the global North, the extent of this disparity has not been rigorously quantified to date. Here, by analyzing over 85 million specimen records and surveying herbaria across the globe, we assess the colonial legacy of botanical collections and how we may move towards a more inclusive future. We demonstrate that colonial exploitation has contributed to an inverse relationship between where plant biodiversity exists in nature and where it is housed in herbaria. Such disparities persist in ...

Research paper thumbnail of Floristic Diversity of Nawabganj Bird Sanctuary – A Wetland in Upper Gangetic Plains of Uttar Pradesh, India

Indian Journal of Forestry, 2018

This paper reports qualitative and quantitative floristic analysis of composition, diversity and ... more This paper reports qualitative and quantitative floristic analysis of composition, diversity and nature of plant communities occurring in the Nawabganj Bird Sanctuary, Uttar Pradesh (India), based on survey, identification and quantification. The keystone plant resources are Acacia nilotica and Prosopis juliflora located in the three islands of the central pond which act as nest-site resources by the Asian openbill storks, the most dominant and regular migratory birds and integral components for sanctuary sustenance.

Research paper thumbnail of Three New Records of Angiosperms for Madhya Pradesh

Indian Journal of Forestry, 2018

Portulaca tuberosa Roxb., Solanum diphyllum L. and Lippia alba (Mill.) N.E. Br. are reported from... more Portulaca tuberosa Roxb., Solanum diphyllum L. and Lippia alba (Mill.) N.E. Br. are reported from the state of Madhya Pradesh. Detailed description, ecological observations and photographs are provided.

Research paper thumbnail of An insight into Pedicularis cheilanthifolia Schrenk complex (Scrophulariaceae)

The taxonomic complexity of Pedicularis cheilanthifolia Schrenk along with its three varieties vi... more The taxonomic complexity of Pedicularis cheilanthifolia Schrenk along with its three varieties viz. var. cheilanthifolia, var. purpurea (Pennell) A Garg and var. albida (Pennell) Tsoong is elucidated and resolved. Key to varieties, morphology, distribution, phenology and ecology is provided to differentiate the varieties. Diagnostic morphological characters supported the transfer of P. purpurea Pennell Tsoong to P. cheilanthifolia, hence the new combination is made.

Research paper thumbnail of Economically valuable wild plant resources of Nawabgunj Bird Sanctuary, Uttar Pradesh

Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products, 2014

Research paper thumbnail of Curcuma mukhraniae (Zingiberaceae), a new species from Western Ghats, India

Indian Journal of Forestry, 2014

A new species of Zingiberaceae, Curcuma mukhraniae R. Kr. Singh et Arti Garg from Western Ghats, ... more A new species of Zingiberaceae, Curcuma mukhraniae R. Kr. Singh et Arti Garg from Western Ghats, Mookambika Wildlife Sanctuary, Udupi Dist., Karnataka, India is described and illustrated.

Research paper thumbnail of Notes on the identity and taxonomic status of two endemic taxa of Pedicularis L. from India

Indian Journal of Forestry, 2015

Pedicularis pushpangadanii T. Husain & Arti Garg and P. zeylanica Benth. subsp. anamallyensis T. ... more Pedicularis pushpangadanii T. Husain & Arti Garg and P. zeylanica Benth. subsp. anamallyensis T. Husain & Arti Garg have been critically studied along with their closely allied taxa and evaluated for their taxonomic status and circumscription. It is concluded that P. pushpangadanii is conspecific with P. rhinanthoides and P. zeylanica subsp. anamallyensis with P. zeylanica subsp. zeylanica.

Research paper thumbnail of The Exclusion Zone of Narora Atomic Power Station - A Control Hothouse

Current Science, 2016

A nation's development and prosperity goes hand in hand with its capacity to generate renewab... more A nation's development and prosperity goes hand in hand with its capacity to generate renewable sources of energy through power generation, which is crucial to balance the depleting natural resources. However, regions with Nuclear Atomic Power Station (NAPS) are often perceived to be infiltrated with toxic emissions percolating in their water reservoirs and atmosphere, which may be detrimental for all life forms in the vicinity. A botanical trip was conducted to NAPS at Narora (Figure 1) while carrying out survey and plant collection of the Upper Ganga Ramsar Site in Uttar Pradesh, India. This riverine Ramsar Site extends along 85 km stretch of the River Ganga beginning at Brij Ghat in Ghaziabad district and ending at Narora in Bulandshahr district, passing through the Budaun and Moradabad districts.

Research paper thumbnail of Reproductive Behavior and Inbreeding Depression in Endangered Eremostachys superba Royle ex Benth. (Labiatae) in Dehra Dun Population, India

An assessment of reproductive behavior and inbreeding depression, if any, in critically endangere... more An assessment of reproductive behavior and inbreeding depression, if any, in critically endangered Eremostachys superba Royle ex Benth. (Labiatae) was made to unveil the factors playing vital role in it's reproductive biology and which may be responsible for the loss of fitness, viability and vigor of the species. Breeding experiments portrayed a failure of self-fertilization and a strong tendency towards out-breeding as seed set by xenogamy was highest (44.4%). However, the narrow restricted population of the type locality in Dehra Dun Siwaliks was just a ramet population sustained by clonal propagation of rhizomatous root stock, hence any out-crossing within these homozygous individuals also amounted to inbreeding. Further, there is no other population available within the range of normal seed dispersal mechanism or insect-pollinator-flight-range. The other populations reported are only from geographically distant region of Jammu and Kashmir state of India, which is too far a ...

Research paper thumbnail of Are Pollen Herbaria Redundant Their Utility in Botanical Studies

Current Science, Apr 25, 2014

Objective: To evaluate the diagnostic value for late neonatal sepsis of white blood cell count (W... more Objective: To evaluate the diagnostic value for late neonatal sepsis of white blood cell count (WBC) and assays for C-reactive protein (CRP), interleukin-6 (IL-6) and tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-alpha), in isolation and in conjunction. Methods: This was a diagnostic test validation study. Chemiluminescence was used to assay CRP, IL-6 and TNF-alpha at the time of clinical suspicion and again after 24 and 48 hours, whereas the WBC was performed only once, at the time of suspicion. Patients were classified into three groups based on clinical progress and culture results: confirmed sepsis (CS), probable sepsis (PS), and not infected (NI). Statistical analysis was performed using the Wilcoxon and chi-square tests and Friedman analysis of variance; cutoffs were defined by plotting receiver operator characteristic curves. Results: The total study sample comprised 82 children, 42 of whom were classed as CS, 16 as PS and 24 as NI. At all three test times, the medians for CRP and IL-6 were significantly more elevated in the CS and PS groups, while the medians for TNF-alpha were abnormal only in the CS group. The CRP test had elevated indices of diagnostic utility at all three test times, better accuracy than the WBC and similar accuracy to the first IL-6 and TNF-alpha assays. There was no statistical difference between the cytokines, nor between them and the WBC. Combining tests did not increase diagnostic power, with the exception of the combination of WBC with CRP2 and when the sequential CRP assays were combined. Conclusions: Both CRP and WBC were useful for the diagnosis of late neonatal sepsis and comparable with IL-6 and TNF-alpha. Accuracy increased when CRP and WBC were combined and when sequential CRP assay results were used.

Research paper thumbnail of Taxonomy of the Indian Endemic Herb Solanum Purpureilineatum Sabnis Bhatt Solanaceae

Research paper thumbnail of Toxic Plants of the Nawabgunj Bird Sanctuary, Uttar Pradesh

Journal of Non Timber Forest Products, 2016

Floristic studies of the Nawabgunj Bird Sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh revealed the occurrence of 12 ... more Floristic studies of the Nawabgunj Bird Sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh revealed the occurrence of 12 toxic plants within the Sanctuary with either leaves, seeds, latex, bark and/or whole plants having toxic properties. Clearance of these from the Sanctuary is recommended for maintenance of a healthy ecosystem within.

Research paper thumbnail of Additions to the Flora of West-Bengal from Darjeeling District

Indian Journal of Forestry, 2013

Three taxa viz. Gomphostemma mastersii Benth. ex Hook. f., Phlomis bracteosa Royle ex Benth. and ... more Three taxa viz. Gomphostemma mastersii Benth. ex Hook. f., Phlomis bracteosa Royle ex Benth. and Phlomis tibetica C. Marquand & Airy Shaw are reported as new distributional records for West Bengal flora.

Research paper thumbnail of Scanning electron microscopic investigation of the glandular hairs of Eremostachys superba flowers

Phytomorphology, 2002

Scanning electron microscopic investigation of the secretory glandular hairs occurring on the inn... more Scanning electron microscopic investigation of the secretory glandular hairs occurring on the inner wall of corolla tube of the flower of Eremostachys superba Royle ex Benth. (Labiatae) was carried out. Two main types of glandular hairs were found (a) peltate hairs, with a basal cell, and (b) capitate hairs, with a basal cell, a stalk cell, a neck cell and a globose, unicellular head. Further, based on their structural differences, three kinds of peltate hairs and two kinds of capitate hairs were observed. The frequency of occurrence of the peltate hairs was three times higher than that of the capitate hairs. Cuticle rupture was observed to be the mechanism of discharge of the secretory substances. The findings are discussed in relation to the pollination mechanism operating in the species.

Research paper thumbnail of Nomenclature Priority: About a New Combination of Pedicularis cleilanthifolia var. purpurea

Research paper thumbnail of Ethnomedicinal Plants Used for their Roots in the Nawabgunj Bird Sanctuary, Uttar Pradesh, India

Journal of Non Timber Forest Products, 2016

Floristic and ethnobotanical exploration of Nawabgunj Bird Sanctuary revealed that the roots of 2... more Floristic and ethnobotanical exploration of Nawabgunj Bird Sanctuary revealed that the roots of 25 species of plants under 25 genera and 19 families, were utilized by the local people dwelling in nearby villages of this area for ethno medicinal purposes.

Research paper thumbnail of World's Tenth Largest Banyan Tree at Narora in Upper Ganga Ramsar Site, Uttar Pradesh, India

Current Science, 2016

The king of Ficus species, Ficus benghalensis L. (Moraceae), or the banyan are large evergreen tr... more The king of Ficus species, Ficus benghalensis L. (Moraceae), or the banyan are large evergreen trees distributed throughout India, and also found in Bangladesh, Hawaii, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The species was first described in 1753 (ref. 4) with its specific epithet benghalensis denoting 'Bengal', the abode of the great banyan tree of Acharya Jagdish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden, Howrah, West Bengal, presently occupying 16,531 sq. m area and standing only on nearly 2900 prop roots after having lost its mother trunk, for which it is encrypted in the Guinness World Records.

Research paper thumbnail of Revision of the family Berberidaceae of India - I

Research paper thumbnail of Ambikeshwar Sacred Site in Upper Ganga – A Repository of Primeval Flora and Cultural Wealth

Journal of Non Timber Forest Products, 2017

Floristic surveys of Upper Ganga Ramsar Site in Uttar Pradesh, revealed existence of pristine flo... more Floristic surveys of Upper Ganga Ramsar Site in Uttar Pradesh, revealed existence of pristine floristic constituents and a primeval ‘Gurukul’ conserved as heritage relics of India, within the precincts of Ambikeshwar sacred site. The site also served as a reservoir of rich biomass and a magnificent carbon sink, a potential study site for palaeobotanists.

Research paper thumbnail of Four New Records of Angiosperms for Uttar Pradesh

Indian Journal of Forestry, 2018

Four species of angiosperm viz. Boehmeria penduliflora Wedd. ex D.G.Long, Hewittia malabarica (L.... more Four species of angiosperm viz. Boehmeria penduliflora Wedd. ex D.G.Long, Hewittia malabarica (L.) Suresh., Lantana veronicifolia Hayek and Potentilla gelida C.A. Mey. are reported for the first time from Uttar Pradesh as new records for the state. Their nomenclatural citation, taxonomic description with flowering and fruiting period, distribution, habitat and specimen details are provided.

Research paper thumbnail of The colonial legacy of herbaria

Herbarium collections shape our understanding of the world’s flora and are crucial for addressing... more Herbarium collections shape our understanding of the world’s flora and are crucial for addressing global change and biodiversity conservation. The formation of such natural history collections, however, are not free from sociopolitical issues of immediate relevance. Despite increasing efforts addressing issues of representation and colonialism in natural history collections, herbaria have received comparatively less attention. While it has been noted that the majority of plant specimens are housed in the global North, the extent of this disparity has not been rigorously quantified to date. Here, by analyzing over 85 million specimen records and surveying herbaria across the globe, we assess the colonial legacy of botanical collections and how we may move towards a more inclusive future. We demonstrate that colonial exploitation has contributed to an inverse relationship between where plant biodiversity exists in nature and where it is housed in herbaria. Such disparities persist in ...

Research paper thumbnail of Floristic Diversity of Nawabganj Bird Sanctuary – A Wetland in Upper Gangetic Plains of Uttar Pradesh, India

Indian Journal of Forestry, 2018

This paper reports qualitative and quantitative floristic analysis of composition, diversity and ... more This paper reports qualitative and quantitative floristic analysis of composition, diversity and nature of plant communities occurring in the Nawabganj Bird Sanctuary, Uttar Pradesh (India), based on survey, identification and quantification. The keystone plant resources are Acacia nilotica and Prosopis juliflora located in the three islands of the central pond which act as nest-site resources by the Asian openbill storks, the most dominant and regular migratory birds and integral components for sanctuary sustenance.

Research paper thumbnail of Three New Records of Angiosperms for Madhya Pradesh

Indian Journal of Forestry, 2018

Portulaca tuberosa Roxb., Solanum diphyllum L. and Lippia alba (Mill.) N.E. Br. are reported from... more Portulaca tuberosa Roxb., Solanum diphyllum L. and Lippia alba (Mill.) N.E. Br. are reported from the state of Madhya Pradesh. Detailed description, ecological observations and photographs are provided.

Research paper thumbnail of An insight into Pedicularis cheilanthifolia Schrenk complex (Scrophulariaceae)

The taxonomic complexity of Pedicularis cheilanthifolia Schrenk along with its three varieties vi... more The taxonomic complexity of Pedicularis cheilanthifolia Schrenk along with its three varieties viz. var. cheilanthifolia, var. purpurea (Pennell) A Garg and var. albida (Pennell) Tsoong is elucidated and resolved. Key to varieties, morphology, distribution, phenology and ecology is provided to differentiate the varieties. Diagnostic morphological characters supported the transfer of P. purpurea Pennell Tsoong to P. cheilanthifolia, hence the new combination is made.

Research paper thumbnail of Economically valuable wild plant resources of Nawabgunj Bird Sanctuary, Uttar Pradesh

Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products, 2014

Research paper thumbnail of Curcuma mukhraniae (Zingiberaceae), a new species from Western Ghats, India

Indian Journal of Forestry, 2014

A new species of Zingiberaceae, Curcuma mukhraniae R. Kr. Singh et Arti Garg from Western Ghats, ... more A new species of Zingiberaceae, Curcuma mukhraniae R. Kr. Singh et Arti Garg from Western Ghats, Mookambika Wildlife Sanctuary, Udupi Dist., Karnataka, India is described and illustrated.

Research paper thumbnail of Notes on the identity and taxonomic status of two endemic taxa of Pedicularis L. from India

Indian Journal of Forestry, 2015

Pedicularis pushpangadanii T. Husain & Arti Garg and P. zeylanica Benth. subsp. anamallyensis T. ... more Pedicularis pushpangadanii T. Husain & Arti Garg and P. zeylanica Benth. subsp. anamallyensis T. Husain & Arti Garg have been critically studied along with their closely allied taxa and evaluated for their taxonomic status and circumscription. It is concluded that P. pushpangadanii is conspecific with P. rhinanthoides and P. zeylanica subsp. anamallyensis with P. zeylanica subsp. zeylanica.

Research paper thumbnail of The Exclusion Zone of Narora Atomic Power Station - A Control Hothouse

Current Science, 2016

A nation's development and prosperity goes hand in hand with its capacity to generate renewab... more A nation's development and prosperity goes hand in hand with its capacity to generate renewable sources of energy through power generation, which is crucial to balance the depleting natural resources. However, regions with Nuclear Atomic Power Station (NAPS) are often perceived to be infiltrated with toxic emissions percolating in their water reservoirs and atmosphere, which may be detrimental for all life forms in the vicinity. A botanical trip was conducted to NAPS at Narora (Figure 1) while carrying out survey and plant collection of the Upper Ganga Ramsar Site in Uttar Pradesh, India. This riverine Ramsar Site extends along 85 km stretch of the River Ganga beginning at Brij Ghat in Ghaziabad district and ending at Narora in Bulandshahr district, passing through the Budaun and Moradabad districts.