Telangana Biodiversity Board

🪴Panacea 2026 – Natural Products Expo India | Hyderabad

💚The 12th edition of Panacea was held from March 6–8, 2026 at People’s Plaza, Necklace Road, Hyderabad, bringing together innovators and organisations working towards natural, organic and sustainable living.

💚The expo was organised by Seishido Communications with the support of the Telangana Biodiversity Board.

💚The inaugural ceremony was graced by distinguished guests Sri. Kalicharan Khartade, IAS, Member Secretary, Sri. C. Achalender Reddy, IFS Retd, Former Chairperson NBA, Chef Gautham Karingi, Chef Associatio of Telangana & Andhra Pradesh, and J. Sriranga Rao, along with Mini Chakravarty, Founder & CEO of Seishido Communications.

💚The Telangana Biodiversity Board has participated in the expo by setting up a dedicated stall along with four collaborative stalls (Deccan Development Society, Council for Green Revolution, Dhruvanth Organisation, and Millet Bank), highlighting biodiversity conservation, sustainable agriculture, traditional knowledge, and eco-friendly natural products.

💚 With over 100 stall exhibitors, the expo showcased organic foods, millets, herbal and Ayurveda products, health and nutrition innovations, natural cosmetics, and environmentally sustainable solutions etc., encouraging awareness about healthy lifestyles and biodiversity conservation.

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🪴 IYBC 2026

💚Day 4 (Valedictory) Highlights

💚The final day of IYBC 2026 marked the successful culmination of four days of youth-driven learning and collaboration for biodiversity conservation.

💚The day started with a session on New Trends in Biodiversity Conservation with AI Technology by Ms. Pooja Ahire, Researcher, MindLyft AI.

💚A Leadership Keynote by Mr. Srijan Pal Singh, CEO & Co-Founder, Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam Centre, inspired youth toward transformative environmental leadership. The Laureate Address by Sri Chintala Venkat Reddy, Padma Shri Awardee, Organic Farmer & Soil Innovator and Dr. Himmataram Bhambhu Padma Shri Awardee, Environmental Activist “ Tree Man of Rajasthan” , highlighted impactful ecological restoration efforts.

💚The Valedictory Ceremony featured the Welcome Address by Sri Kalicharan S. Khartade, IAS, Secretary, Telangana Biodiversity Board.
The conference concluded with the Special Address by Chief Guest Smt. Konda Surekha Garu and the Vote of Thanks by Dr. Shilpi Sharma, Scientific Officer, Telangana Biodiversity Board, followed by a group photo and certificate & award distribution to delegates and delegate feedback.

💚 IYBC 2026 concluded with the preparation of the YBSAP, and the selected participants were identified for further support and incubation assistance through T-Hub.

🪴 IYBC 2026

🍃Day 3
Highlights

💚 The day began with mentor-led briefings during the field commute by Dr. Srinivasulu, Professor, Osmania University and Dr. Bhargavi, Senior Scientist Zoo outreach Organization, introducing delegates to biodiversity conservation strategies and field ethics.
Participants then engaged in a comprehensive field survey and ecological assessment at Dharmavana Nature Ark, covering exploration of flora, applied entomology, and ornithological surveying with avian observation and followed by a group photo.

💚 The conference concluded with a cultural program featuring tribal dance (Gusadi), delegate performances, a special vocal presentation by Mr. Simha Bhagavatula, reflecting the spirit of unity in diversity.
Day 3 successfully blended science, field practice, and culture—bringing IYBC 2026 to a meaningful and memorable close. 🌍💚

🪴IYBC 2026

🍃Day 2
Highlights

💚The Day commenced with a Field Workshop on Applied Techniques in People’s Biodiversity Register (PBR) Preparation, conducted by Dr. K. P. Raghuram, Technical Officer, National Biodiversity Authority, providing participants with valuable hands-on exposure. National Biodiversity Authority

💚An insightful session on the Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework and Prospects for Green Jobs in India was delivered by Sri C. Achalender Reddy, IFS (Retd.), Former Chairperson, National Biodiversity Authority, highlighting emerging opportunities in the green economy for young professionals.This was followed by a technical session on Agricultural Resilience through Community Seed Banking.

💚 A focused panel discussion on green entrepreneurial opportunities and ABS-compliant practices provided valuable insights into emerging nature-positive enterprises.

💚The afternoon witnessed engaging parallel workshops on green tech incubation and startup support, wildlife photography for conservation advocacy, and the WWF-India ECHO Program Grand Finale.

💚The Women Panel Discussion — “Breaking the Grass Ceiling: Women Leadership in Green Sectors” highlighted the growing role of women in advancing the green economy.

💚The day concluded with youth-led workshops on biodiversity storytelling through art, ethical citizen science practices, and sustainable entrepreneurship in the bamboo sector.

🍃 Day 2 reinforced the conference’s commitment to empowering youth and accelerating collaborative biodiversity action. 🌍💚

🌴International Youth Biodiversity Conference (IYBC) 2026 🌴

🪴 Day 1

🍂 Highlights

Telangana Biodiversity Board (TGBDB) Organized International Youth Biodiversity Conference (IYBC) 2026 held from 20 to 23 February at Kanha Shanti Vanam, Ranga Reddy District, Telangana.

Day 1

🪴 (20th February) of the International Youth Biodiversity Conference (IYBC) 2026 Started with Registration of the Delegates by Sri. Shyam Mukandam, Technical Assistant (TGBDB).
The Inaugural session began with the Welcome Address by Sri Kalicharan S. Khartade, IAS, Secretary, Telangana Biodiversity Board, who underscored the critical role of youth in shaping a sustainable future. The gathering was further enriched by an address from Ms. Snehanjali, Ambassador of National Youth Biodiversity Conference 2025.
Delivering the Keynote Address, Dr. C. Suvarna, IFS, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests & Head of Forest Force, Government of Telangana, highlighted strategic priorities for biodiversity conservation. The session was graced by the Chief Guest, Sri Jayesh Ranjan, IAS, who inspired young participants to take leadership in environmental stewardship. The formal session concluded with the Vote of Thanks by Dr. Shilpi Sharma, Scientific Officer, Telangana Biodiversity Board.
Technical sessions included an expert talk by Dr. Mohamed Abdelraouf on Global Environmental Governance & Green Economy. This was followed by the session on Youth Climate Diplomacy Opportunities and YBSAP Formulation led by Dr. Mohamed Abdelraouf, Mr. Shaik Imran, Mr. Ram Dayal Vaishnav, and Ms. Nibedita Chakraborty, encouraging meaningful youth participation in biodiversity conversation planning.
A focused presentation on PBR Digitization, ABS & DSI was delivered by Dr. K. P. Raghuram, Technical Officer, NBA. The day concluded with the YBSAP Policy Drafting Workshop, with active youth participation.
Day 1 set a strong momentum for youth-led biodiversity action. 🌍💚

🪴The Telangana Biodiversity Board celebrated World Wetlands Day on 2nd February 2026 at Zilla Parishad High School, Ameenpur, Sangareddy District, with the theme “Wetlands and Traditional Knowledge: Celebrating Cultural Heritage.”
🪴 The programme aimed to create awareness about the importance of wetlands and their connection to cultural heritage. Students and participants actively took part in the event, making it informative and meaningful.

🪴 International Youth Biodiversity Conference (IYBC) 2026

Greetings from Telangana Biodiversity Board! Check out this amazing 04-Days Residential Program in Hyderabad. It is a premier platform for Post-Graduate students of all streams to learn about the Green Economy and Skill Innovation.

The Best Part? It's Fully Funded:

🚫 No Registration Fees.

🏠 Free Boarding & Lodging for the 04- Days stay.

🚆 Travel Support (3rd AC Train Fare) provided.

📅 Dates: 20th – 23rd February, 2026

📍 Venue: Kanha Shanti Vanam, Hyderabad.

🔗 Register Here:
https://forms.gle/eGkNeNttCA9D8M9j7

Don't miss out on becoming a Biodiversity Ambassador 🌍🪴

🪴 It was a pleasure to host the Jharkhand Biodiversity Board delegation at our office for a knowledge-sharing visit. The delegation was led by Shri Vishwa Nath Shah, IFS (Chairperson, JBB) and Shri Manish Kumar (Accounts Officer, JBB), …with the aim of learning from each other and sharing best practices for the effective implementation of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002.”

🪴 Under the guidance of our Secretary, Shri Kalicharan S. Khartade, IAS, discussions were held on implementation of the Act, Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS), the role of Biodiversity Management Committees (BMCs), protection of Biodiversity Heritage Sites (BHS), and administrative mechanisms including board functioning and accounts.

🪴 A major highlight was the delegation’s visit to Telangana’s local Biodiversity Management Committees (BMCs) and Heritage Sites (BHS). These field visits gave the team a firsthand look at how our state works with local communities to protect nature. It was a great opportunity to show how conservation works on the ground and how local people play a key role in guarding our natural resources.

🪴 The interaction was simple, productive, and focused on strengthening cooperation between states for effective biodiversity conservation.

🕊️ A Life Lost to Negligence — This Must Stop 🪁

A migrant labourer lost his life after his throat was slit by Chinese / glass-coated manja while riding a bike in Sangareddy.
This tragic incident is not just an accident — it is a man-made disaster caused by the use of banned kite strings.

Every year, illegal Chinese manja claims innocent human lives, injures birds, and damages our biodiversity.
Despite repeated bans and awareness, such negligence continues to cost lives.

🚫 Chinese Manja is BANNED
🕊️ Birds have the right to fly freely
🌿 Human lives matter
🪁 Celebrate festivals responsibly

Let us pledge to:
✔️ Say NO to Chinese / glass-coated manja
✔️ Use safe Sada Manja only
✔️ Protect birds, people, and nature
✔️ Report illegal sale of banned manja

Festivals should spread joy, not grief.

🙏 A humble appeal from Telangana Biodiversity to all citizens —
Your one responsible choice can save many lives.

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