Aaranyak

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Aaranyak
Formation1989
Founder Bibhab Kumar Talukdar
Type Charitable Trust
Focus Environmentalism, Conservation, Ecology
HeadquartersGuwahati
Location
Area served
Eastern Himalayas
MethodEducation, lobbying, research, consultancy
Executive Director
Dr. Bibhab Kumar Talukdar
Key people
 Dr. Bibhab Kumar Talukdar, Dr. Bibhuti Prasad Lahkar, Dr. Purnima Devi Barman, Dr. Partha Jyoti Das, Dr. M. Firoz Ahmed, Dr. Dilip Chetry, Mr. Jimut Prasad Sarma, Dr. Abdul Wakid, Mr. Udayan Borthakur, Dr. Parag Jyoti Deka
Website www.aaranyak.org

Aaranyak is a leading environmental conservation NGO [1] based in Guwahati. [2] It was founded by Bibhab Kumar Talukdar. It is a Scientific, Industrial Research and frontline environmental organization of India. [3] [4] It works all over the eastern Himalayan region on nature conservation, natural resources management, climate change, disaster management and livelihood enhancement of marginalized communities through research, education and advocacy. [5]

Contents

The group says its mission is to foster conservation of biodiversity in Northeast India through research, environmental education, capacity building and advocacy for legal and policy reform to usher a new era of ecological security. [6]

A drone-captured group photograph from an Aaranyak staff meet in its early years Aaranyak group photograph.jpg
A drone-captured group photograph from an Aaranyak staff meet in its early years

History

A decades old photograph from an awareness event in Orang, led by Aaranyak's founder Dr. Bibhab Kumar Talukdar. A photograph from an awareness programme in Orang, led by Aaranyak's founder Dr. Bibhab Kumar Talukdar.jpg
A decades old photograph from an awareness event in Orang, led by Aaranyak’s founder Dr. Bibhab Kumar Talukdar.

Aaranyak was founded on 9th September 1989 in Guwahati.[ citation needed ] Aaranyak has broadened its scope to include applied research, conservation action, environmental education, and capacity building for forest-dependent communities to promote sustainable livelihoods.[ citation needed ]

Books from Aaranyak

Name of bookLanguage
Amphibians and Reptiles of Northeast India- A Photographic Guide [7] Assamese, English
Indian Rhinos in Protected Areas of AssamEnglish
Role of Policy and Institutions in Local Adaptation to Climate ChangeEnglish

References

  1. ↑ "Villagers hang leopard after killing three people, rescued by Aaranyak". tribune.com. Archived from the original on 10 February 2013.
  2. ↑ "Assam: Aaranyak concerned over draft EIA Notification 2020". Northeast Now.
  3. ↑ "Aaranyak demands OIL to restore environment, compensate people affected by Baghjan fire". The Shillong Times. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
  4. ↑ "Aaranyak urges Assam CM to set up police station, hospital in Kaziranga National Park". Northeast Now. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
  5. ↑ "About Aaranyak in India Water Portal". India Water Portal. Archived from the original on 15 April 2013. Retrieved 8 February 2013.
  6. ↑ "Aaranyak A Scientific & Industrial Research". aaranyak.org. Archived from the original on 18 March 2013. Retrieved 7 March 2013.
  7. ↑ "Book from Aaranyak". swb.co.in. Archived from the original on 12 April 2013. Retrieved 7 March 2013.
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