Assam State Biodiversity Board

A State level Stakeholder’s Sensitization workshop on implementation of Biological Diversity Act in Assam was held at NEDFi House, Guwahati on 10th February 2026. The programme was organized by Assam State Biodiversity Board in collaboration with Assam Forest Department and National Biodiversity Authority, Chennai. The main objectives of the programme was to sensitize the members of the Zilla Parishad Biodiversity Management Committee members, Faculties and Students of Educational Institutions on the need to document and update the People’s Biodiversity Registers (PBR) and thestatus of Access and Benefit Sharing Regulations in Assam.

Dignitaries present during the workshop include Sri Anurag Singh, IFS, Addl. PCCF (Biodiversity) & Member Secretary-ASBB, Sri, Kalyan Chakravorty, IAS, Addl. Chief Secretary, PNRD, Dr. S. K. Borthakur, Retd. Professor of Botany and Expert Member-ASBB, Dr. P. K. Saikia, Retd. Professor of Zoology and Expert Member-ASBB, Dr. Chhandashree Bhuyan, Associate Professor, Department of Zoology, Arya Vidyapeeth College and Expert Member-ASBB and Sri Sunnydeo Indradeo Choudhury, IFS, Conservator of Forests, Central Assam Circle.

The following were releleased during the workshop:
1. Kaziranga Mosaic- a coffee table book and a promo video showcasing the rich natural resources deeply embedded in the Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) of communities living on the fringes of Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve.
2. Assam- The Cradle of Rice- a Documentary showcasing the rich rice diversity of Assam.
3. Amphibians and Reptiles of Assam- An Amateurs guide book and
4. Biodiversity of Behali WLS- a booklet showcasing the rich biodiversity of Behali WLS

Around 150 participants gather during the workshop including Board members from line Departments such as Agriculture, PNRD, Fishery, members of Zilla Parishad BMCs of Kamrup M, Kamrup Rural, Jorhat, Hojai, Dhemaji, Nalbari, Golaghat, Dhubri, Faculties and Students from Gauhati University, Cotton University, Royal Global University, North Guwahati College, Pragjyotish College, Arya Vidyapeeth College, Pandu College, Dimoria College, HelpEarth and RGVN NGOs.
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Oinam Sunanda Devi Binita Dahal Jintu Sarma Rupali Barman

The Assam State Biodiversity Board (ASBB) is inviting applications for Project Assistant positions to support biodiversity research and implementation of the Biological Diversity Act in Assam.

🎓 Eligibility:
M.Sc. in Botany / Zoology / Wildlife Sciences / Microbiology / Biotechnology

🕒 Duration: 11 months
💰 Salary: ₹25,000 per month
🗓 Last Date: 18 February 2026 (by 5 PM)
📄 Hard copy applications only

🔗 Details: asbb.gov.in


APFBC-Communicating Conservation Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Government of IndiaNational Biodiversity Authority

Internship Opportunity in Biodiversity 🌱
The Assam State Biodiversity Board invites graduate and post-graduate students from Assam to apply for a one-month internship to assist in updating Gaon Panchayat People’s Biodiversity Registers (PBRs) and strengthen grassroots biodiversity documentation.

For more details visit asbb.gov.in


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Wetlands are nature’s lifelines, supporting biodiversity, purifying water, and protecting communities. Let’s value, protect, and restore these fragile ecosystems for generations to come.

Photo Credits Oinam Sunanda Devi

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Wetlands are more than landscapes; they are lifelines.
The Asian Waterbird Census (AWC) 2026 is being conducted to systematically monitor waterbird populations and assess the ecological health of Assam’s wetlands, especially those lying outside Protected Areas. The data generated through this exercise supports long-term conservation planning and strengthens wetland management efforts at both state and national levels.

This census is being carried out by the Assam State Biodiversity Board in collaboration with the Forest Department, with active involvement of local stakeholders through Biodiversity Management Committees (BMCs), recognising the critical role of communities in monitoring and conserving waterbirds and their habitats, let's join hands as we count, document and celebrate Assam’s rich waterbird diversity across some of its important wetlands falling outside Protected Areas.

Survey Locations & Dates
Maguri – 18th January
Kokilamukh–Jhanjimukh – 19th January
Urpad Beel – 30th January
Tamranga Beel – 31st January

Interested volunteers may register by contacting Dr. Mazedul Islam (Assam State Biodiversity Board) at 9954248197, at least one day prior to the respective survey date.

Together, let us count birds, strengthen community-led conservation, and safeguard Assam’s wetland heritage.

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The Assam State Biodiversity Board (ASBB) Calendar 2026 was released by Shri Sandeep Kumar, IFS, PCCF & HoFF, Assam, at Aranya Bhawan, Panjabari. Dr. Vinay Gupta, PCCF (Wildlife) & CWLW, Assam, Dr. Satyendra Singh, IFS, APCCF and CEO, CAMPA, Shri Hridesh Mishra, APCCF, Social Forestry, and Shri N. Anand, IFS, CCF, REWP, were also present at the ceremony.

The 2026 calendar showcases the rich and diverse plant life of Assam, reflecting the state’s ecological wealth and commitment to biodiversity conservation.

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Assam State Biodiversity Board wishes everyone a very Happy New Year 2026.


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In earlier times, Soklongtar played a vital role in sustaining the people of Dokmoka. Poor farmers would collect small quantities of rice seeds from the hill and plant them in their own fields to ensure a good harvest. Once their crops matured, they would return an equal portion of rice back to the hill. Well-to-do farmers followed the same practice, using the seeds to expand their farming always giving back what they had taken.

This cycle of taking only what was needed and returning with gratitude reflects a powerful system where faith, fairness, and ecology worked together.

Because of this belief, Soklongtar remains deeply sacred. Every harvest season, the community gathers to worship the hill, offering thanks and reaffirming a timeless relationship between nature, belief, and livelihood.

A reminder that for many cultures, landscapes are not just landforms but living partners in survival.
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ASBB Scientific Officer Dr. Oinam Sunanda Devi, along with Project Fellows Mr. Soumyadeep Malakar, Ms. Lavita Baishaya, and Ms. Manglembi Chanu, visited Dimoria College on 11 October 2025 to engage with the Eco-Restoration Department faculty. The team reviewed ongoing student dissertation work and discussed opportunities for student participation in Agrobiodiversity activities. The dialogue also explored potential involvement in PBR updation and contributions to the wider Agrobiodiversity project, strengthening academic–community collaboration for biodiversity conservation.

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