Announcement
FOR SALE – AARANYAK BOAT
A well-maintained and fully operational boat currently used for Dolphin Research and riverine field operations is available for sale at a price of Rs. 35,00,000/- (Rupees Thirty Five Lakh) and above.
The vessel has been professionally used for Dolphin research and conservation activities and is in good condition. It is suitable for research activities, riverine operations, eco-tourism, survey work, rescue operations and transport services.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Holds a valid Certificate of Registration of Inland Mechanically Propelled Vessel under the Inland Vessel Act 2021.
- Strong and durable hull and machinery
- Spacious interior
- Permissible passenger carriage capacity: 40 persons
- All required safety equipment (LSA/FFA) available on the vessel
DESCRIPTION OF VESSEL/ BOAT
Type of Vessel: SB-Single Boat
Registration No: AIWTRA/GC/475
Place of Registry: Guwahati circle
No. of Engine: 1
Gross Registered Tons (In MT): 8
Certificate of Survey No: GC/475
Date of Issue: 20/11/2025
Date of Expiry: 20/11/2026
Insurance valid up to: 30/08/2026
20 person’s unnamed Group Personal Accidental Insurance valid up to: 05/09/2026
Length (In meter) : 22.70, Breadth (In meter) : 4.86
Depth (In meter): 1.20 Draft (In meter): 0.75
Interested parties may contact:
Aaranyak Administration
Contact Number: 0361-2230250 / WhatsApp 8811074394 (M)
Email: admin@aaranyak.org
Photographs of the vessel/boat
Outer view of the boat
Front view of the boat
Wheel and Gear
Boat engine
Cabin
An alternate angle view
Upper shaded meeting area
Washroom
Wildlife Genetics Laboratory of Aaranyak to host training on Wildlife Genetics and DNA Forensics
Wildlife Genetics Laboratory (WGL) of Aaranyak, a Govt. of Assam Notified Laboratory for wildlife genetics & forensics under Section 329 (4) of the BNSS, 2023, is organising an 8-days training titled “Hands-on Training on Applications of DNA Technology in Wildlife Genetics and Forensics”, from April 22 to 29, 2026.
WGL has an outstanding record of eighteen years of working across three countries, extensively in seven states of Eastern India, and nearly two dozen major research projects. It is the sole facility in the northeast of India that is dedicated to conservation genetic research and wildlife forensic investigations. The lab has made a substantial contribution to the region’s wildlife crime abatement efforts by successfully resolving over 180 wildlife forensic cases.
In this training, broad topics such as genetic sampling techniques, DNA extraction from different types of biological samples, selection of DNA markers and primer designing, PCR and electrophoresis techniques, DNA sequence and microsatellite allelic data generation and analysis, forensic species identification, individual identification and matching, parentage analysis, reconstruction of phylogeny using DNA sequence data, analysis of genetic diversity and population genetic structure etc. will be covered.
The venue for the training will be the Laboratory situated at Aarnayak Research office, HN 12, Kanaklata Path, Survey, Beltola, Guwahati – 781028.
WGL is now inviting applications from the interested participants. The training has limited 8 number of seats only and is open for Faculty, Researchers and Masters Students in relevant disciplines of biological sciences including Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Zoology, Botany, Wildlife Sciences etc. Only Indian nationals are eligible to apply.
The application process involves filling of an online form (https://bit.ly/wgl-training-26) followed by shortlisting of applicants. An registration fees of Rs. 25,000 need to be paid only after shortlisting of the applicants for the training. Meals during the training hours and any travel as part of the training objectives will be covered by the training fees. Applicants sponsored by their host institution need to produce declaration letter on fund availability forwarded by Department/ Laboratory Head or the Institution Head. Director & Head, Wildlife Genetics Division of Aaranyak reserves the right to reject an application, citing no reasons.
The last date of application is 15th March 2026, 5:00 PM (GMT+5:30). For further information, interested applicants may write to wgl@aaranyak.org or call at 9435728717/ 9864477597.
World Pangolin Day 2026 online contest announcement
Cartoon/Comic Storytelling for Conservation
To mark World Pangolin Day 2026 on 21 February, Aaranyak’s Legal and Advocacy Division (LAD) is pleased to announce a nationwide online Cartoon/Comic Storytelling contest aimed at raising awareness about pangolin conservation and the urgent need to protect one of the world’s most trafficked mammals.
Pangolins play a vital role in maintaining ecological balance, yet they face severe threats from illegal wildlife trade and habitat loss. Through this creative initiative, Aaranyak seeks to inspire individuals across India to use the power of visual storytelling to highlight the importance of pangolin conservation, wildlife protection laws and community responsibility.
Contest Theme
Participants are invited to create original cartoon/comic stories that reflect:
- The importance of pangolin conservation
- Challenges faced by pangolins in the wild
- Trafficking of pangolins
- The role of communities and law enforcement in protecting pangolins
The storytelling may be humorous, emotional, informative or thought-provoking, but should carry a strong conservation message.
Prizes and Recognition
- Winner: Rs 2000
- Runner-up: Rs 1000
- Certificates: Digital participation certificates will be awarded to all participants
Eligibility
- Participation age: Open to all age groups
- Geographic eligibility: Open to participants across India
- Entries must be original and unpublished.
- Comics may be single-panel or multi-panel (up to 5 pages).
- Copyright will remain with the creator; Aaranyak will acknowledge authorship in all uses.
- Language : English, Hindi and Assamese.
Last date of submission: February 17, 2026
Submission Guidelines:
- Participants may submit their entries in either traditional or digital format by emailing them to prcc@aaranyak.org as scanned, high-resolution files.
- Only one entry is allowed per participant.
Use of Selected Entries
Selected creatives will be featured:
- Across Aaranyak’s social media platforms for awareness outreach
- In Aaranyak publications and communication materials
This initiative aims not only to celebrate creativity but also to amplify voices advocating for wildlife conservation and legal protection of threatened species like the pangolin.
Let your creativity speak for conservation – join us in celebrating World Pangolin Day 2026 through art and storytelling, and be a voice for the voiceless.
All-Assam State Level Short Story Writing Competition
Organized by Environmental Education & Capacity Building Division (EECBD), Aaranyak
Theme: “Preserve the knowledge of our Koka-Aaita”
Share a story. Save the legacy. Build a sustainable future.
Assamese folktales carry generations of wisdom about nature, agriculture, and climate change. Elders’ experiences reveal how people have adapted to changing environments over time. Today’s climate crisis needs both scientific solutions and traditional knowledge. Let’s refreshes memories, connect elderly and collect stories that teach resilience, sustainability, and care for nature.
Eligibility: Students from Classes VI to XII
Language: Assamese or English
Submission Deadline: 30th November 2025
Maximum Word Limit: 2,500 words
Awards:
- 1st Prize – ₹4,000
- 2nd Prize – ₹3,000
- 3rd Prize – ₹2,000
- Certificate of Appreciation for all participants
Submission Guidelines
- The story must be original and based on real narratives shared by the participant’s grandparents.
- A photograph capturing the storytelling moment must be submitted along with the story.
- Submit entries as a PDF/Word file to:
✉️ tikendrajit@aaranyak.org / ee@aaranyak.org
Result Announcement: Last week of December 2025
For More Information
📞 +91 98591 54132
Environmental Education & Capacity Building Division (EECBD), Aaranyak
Caption Making Contest
Background
Vultures play a crucial role in maintaining ecological balance by acting as nature’s cleanup crew. They prevent the spread of diseases by efficiently disposing of animal carcasses, thereby safeguarding both wildlife and human health. However, vulture populations in India have declined alarmingly over the past few decades due to threats like poisoning, habitat loss and many human induced causes.
To raise awareness about the importance of vultures and promote conservation efforts, a “Vulture Caption Making Contest” is being organised. This creative initiative aims to engage people, especially youth in expressing their thoughts and emotions towards vulture conservation through powerful and inspiring captions.
Objective
- To increase awareness about the ecological importance of vultures.
- To encourage creative expression and community engagement in conservation.
- To inspire positive attitudes and behavioural changes towards the protection of vultures.
Theme
“Save Vultures, Save Nature’s Clean-up Crew”
(Participants can create captions aligned with vulture conservation, their ecological role, threats they face, or the importance of protecting them.)
Eligibility
The contest is open to:
- Students (schools, colleges, universities)
- Nature enthusiasts and general public
Rules & Guidelines
- Each participant may submit only one original caption.
- The caption should be short, catchy and meaningful.
- Entries can be in English, Assamese or Hindi.
- Submissions must reflect the theme of vulture conservation.
- Plagiarized or copied entries will be disqualified.
Submission Details
- Mode of submission: Please email to savevulture@aaranyak.org
- Deadline: Submit by October 31, 2025.
- Format: Caption text with participant’s name, age, institution and contact details.
Judging Criteria
- Creativity and originality
- Relevance to theme
- Clarity and impact
- Brevity and appeal
Awards & Recognition
- Winning certificates
- Participation certificates
- Opportunity to get featured on Aaranyak’s social media
- Relevant captions may be featured in awareness materials, posters and campaigns.
Organized by
Aaranyak
Conclusion
This contest provides a unique platform for individuals to creatively voice their concern for vultures and contribute to spreading awareness about their conservation. By engaging communities through words, we can strengthen the collective effort to protect these vital scavengers of nature.
Professional Conservation Biology Course : 2025-2026
Four-months long, Hands-on, Intensive, and Field Based Course
Aaranyak, a leading conservation organization in India is organizing a full time, four-months long, intensive and field based hands-on Professional Conservation Biology Course followed by its second successful course in 2025. The third course starting December 2025 is being imparted by the experienced team of Aaranyak with support from experts from other institutions. The course will provide basic theory and intensive field exposure to the select trainees who will be part of field-based research and conservation activities of Aaranyak. The course will intake four aspiring wildlife biologists and young conservation professionals who will get maximum exposure to the application of different conservation and biodiversity study methods, data management, analysis and interpretation. The course will also prepare the trainees to face difficult challenges and ground experiences and make them ready for conservation research and actions. Trainees will receive a monthly stipend of INR10000 and a course completion certificate. Further, Aaranyak may absorb the best performing trainees as full-time biologists.
Training highlights:
- Field Methods for wildlife ecology and population study.
- Research planning and design.
- Natural Resource Management.
- Eco-restoration.
- Conservation Action Research.
- Community and Conservation.
- GIS for wildlife research and conservation.
- Scientific equipment and their field use.
- Extensive field surveys for data collation.
- Data management, visualization, analysis and interpretation.
- Technical Report writing.
- Evaluation of trainees.
Important Dates:
- Duration: Four months, Fulltime, December 2025 to March 2026.
- Application Deadline: 25 September 2025.
- Interview and Selection by: 20 October 2025
- Confirmation: 22 October 2025.
- Registration: 30 October 2025.
- # of spot: 04 (four).
Eligibility:
- Open for Indian citizens only. Any Science Graduate or Master in any field (preferably biology, wildlife or life sciences), aspiring wildlife biologists, young conservation professional from any field.
Course Fee:
- Course Fee: Non-refundable. Before last date INR 40,000. After the last date INR 50,000.
- Fees include registration, tuition, study materials, food, lodging, and transportation in the field. Highly deserving but economically challenged candidates may be awarded 50-100% scholarships on appropriate recommendation and verification.
Stipend: The inducted trainees will receive a stipend of INR 10000/month.
Logistics:
All travel, accommodation and food are covered by Aaranyak except those in Guwahati (during induction and other in-house activities, app. 15 days).
How to apply?
Email Cover letter and CV along with a note describing in max 200 words about your exposure, experience in research and conservation along with expectations from the course.
Email: hr@aaranyak.org with CC to Dr Dipankar Lahkar dipankar@aaranyak.org. Use the subject line as Professional Conservation Biology Course.
Nationwide Online Illustration Competition
On the Occasion of World Rhino Day, 2025
Aaranyak invites entries for a National-level Online Illustration Competition to celebrate World Rhino Day 2025 and raise awareness about rhino conservation.
This is your chance to showcase your creativity and contribute to protecting and conserve one of India’s most iconic species – the Greater One-Horned Rhinoceros.
Themes (Choose Any One)
1. Breaking Myths, Saving Rhinos. (Illustrate ideas around busting myths about rhino horns, ending poaching, highlighting coexistence, and protecting rhinos in the wild.)
2. Rhino: The Pride of Assam’s Culture and Heritage. (Showcase how rhinos are deeply connected to Assam’s identity, culture, folklore, and traditions, symbolizing pride and protection.)
3. Rhinos for Tomorrow: Conservation and Community Prosperity. (Highlight how rhino protection supports tourism, sustains local livelihoods, and contributes to Assam’s economy, making conservation beneficial for both people and wildlife.)
Rewards
Winner: ₹ 5,000/-
Runner-up: ₹ 3,000/-
All participants will receive a certificate of participation from Aaranyak.
Judging Criteria
• Creativity
• Artistic Skill
• Originality
Guidelines
1. Open to participants from across India of any age group.
2. Only one entry per participant.
3. Illustration must be original & hand-drawn.
4. File format: JPEG / PNG (high resolution preferred).
5. AI-generated or plagiarized entries will be disqualified.
6. Winners must submit the original illustration, duly attested by a guardian/teacher.
How to Submit
Send your illustration along with:
• Full Name
• Age
• Institution (if any)
• Contact Details
To: saverhino@aaranyak.org
By: 15th September, 2025, 12 o clock midnight.
Let’s join hands to break the myths and save the pride of Assam – the Greater One-Horned Rhino.
For queries, contact: saverhino@aaranyak.org
Announcement on selected Fellows for Aaranyak’s Media Fellowship
On behalf of Aaranyak’s Media Fellowship on ‘Nature, people, and way of life’, we are delighted to announce you that the Fellowship Selection Panel comprising a group of eminent media professionals, has selected following eight (8) media persons from among the applications received for the fellowship programme:-
Sl. No. | Name | District | Employment Type | Media House |
1. | Sarim Tisso | Karbi Anglong | Working in media house | Northeast Live Tv |
2. | Swadeep Hasam | Dima Hasao | Working in media house | Hills Live TV |
3. | Smriti Rekha Lahon | Jorhat | Working in media house | Dainandin Barta (Print) /Khabar24x7Assam (digital) |
4. | Rahul Kumar Hazarika | Kamrup (M) | Working in media house | Pratidin Media Network |
5. | Imran Ali | Nagaon | Working in media house | Prag News |
6. | Palash Jyoti Gogoi | Kamrup Metro | Working in media house | DA News Plus |
7. | Ajay Moshahary | Tamulpur | Working in media house | Hayenni Radab, A Bodo News Daily |
8. | Preety Boro | Baksa | Freelancer | N/A |
While congratulating all the selected fellows and wishing them a wonderful journey ahead, we also take this opportunity to express our gratitude to all the media professionals who have applied for the fellowship this year.
Aaranyak’s Media Fellowship on ‘Nature, people and way of life’
Aaranyak is offering a media fellowship for young media professionals to gain experience in reporting the environment, life and livelihoods of rural indigenous communities living in forest or forest fringe villages. The purpose of the fellowship is that the fellows understand the human-nature relationship, natural resource management, sustainable livelihoods, and community-based ecocultural tourism, leading to creative stories covering sustainable development and biodiversity conservation that promote living tradition and coexistence with nature.
Who can apply?
- Young media professionals working for print media, digital media, broadcast media, and magazines in Bodo, Karbi, Assamese, English, Bengali and other languages. Freelance media professionals are also eligible to apply.
- Age between 25 to 35 years.
- Must be a resident of Assam.
- Must have keen interest in environmental journalism, desire to explore positive grassroots stories by living with the local
- Must demonstrate creative writing with stories published in different media.
- Media professional working in the sixth schedule areas of Assam and strongly encouraged.
- Applicants belonging to 6th Schedule areas and Indigenous Communities will get relaxation of 5 years on higher age limit.
- Working media persons need to apply through proper channels.
- All applicants need to provide two referee statements from senior professionals who know his/her work.
- Women applicants are highly encouraged to apply for the fellowship.
Period for fellowship
- Total three months. Mandatory to spend 10 days or more for fieldwork and complete deskwork and publish stories during the rest of the 50 days.
Proposed Spatial focus
- Kohora and Diring area in Rongmongve Block in Karbi Anglong district, Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council, Assam.
- Fringe villages of Bhuyanpara Range, Manas National Park and Daodhora Reserve Forest in Baksa district of BTR, Assam.
Proposed Spatial focus
- Forest and natural resource dependency of fringe villagers.
- Traditional Knowledge base practices on management of natural resource and biodiversity.
- Cultural ethos and ethics of biodiversity conservation.
- Sustainable Livelihood Practices.
- Community collective action for conservation and coexistence.
- Women lead activities of sustainable livelihood and NRM
- Invisible natural resources and their visible impacts on life and livelihoods.
- Village institution and biodiversity conservation
- Youth for biodiversity conservation and entrepreneurship.
- Conservation Communication and community engagement
- Ecocultural tourism as sustainable livelihoods
- Frugality, biodiversity conservation and development
Number of fellows and Benefits
- Total fellows 8 (eight).
- Fellowship amount is INR 40000 each.
- All fellows will receive an orientation and crafted mentorship from senior media professionals.
- Field work will be facilitated through local guides.
Send hard copy applications here : Aaranyak, 12 Kanaklata Path, Bye Lane 3, Ajanta Path, Beltola survey, Guwahati, India- 781028
Hard Copy application to send only when applicant has inaccessibility to internet and google form.
Last date of application: May 25, 2025
To know more write to pr@aaranyak.org
or
call : +91-9476692003
Aaranyak’s ‘Grassroot Conservation Award’, 2025
The Award aims to recognise notable individual and group belong to the nature conservation and social development field and representative of indigenous communities from North East India who have made evidence-based contribution in conservation of our natural resources, promoting sustainability and inspiring positive transformation among communities. The award will be conferred to three individuals and a group working in Northeast India. The detailed criteria of the awards are attached herewith for your ready reference.
Award details:
Group Category: Late Bipul Das memorial Grassroot Conservation Award
Individual Category :
i) In memory of Late Meherun Nessa (Age group- above 50 years)
ii) In memory of Late Ananta Borah (Age group- 40-50 years)
iii)In memory of Late Salina Sultana (Age group- 30-40 years)
Categories of Contribution:
- Naturalist
- Community leader
- Working on citizen Science
- Rescue and rehabilitation (wildlife)
- Species and habitat
- Tourism
- Art and culture
- Media personnel promoting green reporting
- Researcher working on action research
- Farmer
- Voluntarily assisting conservation organisation
Professional Conservation Biology Course – 2025
Four-months long, Hands-on, Intensive, and Field Based Course
Aaranyak, a leading conservation organization in India is organizing a full time, four-months long, intensive and field based hands-on Professional Conservation Biology Course followed by its first successful course in 2024. The second course starting January 2025 is being imparted by the experienced team of Aaranyak with support from experts from other institutions. The course will provide basic theory and intensive field exposure to the select trainees who will be part of field-based research and conservation activities of Aaranyak. The course will intake four aspiring wildlife biologists and young conservation professionals who will get maximum exposure to the application of different conservation and biodiversity study methods, data management, analysis and interpretation. The course will also prepare the trainees to face difficult challenges and ground experiences and make them ready for conservation research and actions. Trainees will receive a monthly stipend of INR10000 and a course completion certificate. Further, Aaranyak may absorb the best performing trainees as full-time biologists.
Training highlights:
- Field Methods for wildlife ecology and population study.
- Landscape ecology.
- Research planning and design.
- Natural Resource Management.
- Eco-restoration.
- Conservation Action Research.
- Community and Conservation.
- GIS for wildlife research and conservation.
- Scientific equipment and their field use.
- Extensive field surveys for data collation.
- Data management, visualization, analysis and interpretation.
- Technical Report writing.
- Evaluation of trainees.
Important Dates:
- Duration: Four months, Fulltime, January 2025 to April 2025.
- Application Deadline: 15 November 2024.
- Interview and Selection by: 30 November 2024.
- Confirmation: 30 November 2024.
- Registration: 05 December 2024.
- # of spot: 04 (four).
Eligibility:
- Open for Indian citizens only. Any Science Graduate or Master in any field (preferably biology, wildlife or life sciences), aspiring wildlife biologists, young conservation professional from any field.
Course Fee:
- Course Fee: Non-refundable. Before last date INR 40000. After the last date INR50000.
- Fees include registration, tuition, study materials, food, lodging, and transportation in the field. Highly deserving but economically challenged candidates may be awarded 50-100% scholarships on appropriate recommendation and verification.
Stipend: The inducted trainees will receive a stipend of INR10000/month.
Logistics:
All travel, accommodation and food is covered by Aaranyak except those in Guwahati (during induction and other in-house activities, app. 15 days).
How to apply?
Email Cover letter and CV along with a note describing in max 200 words about your exposure, experience in research and conservation along with expectations from the course to <hr@aaranyak.org> with CC to Dr Dipankar Lahkar <dipankar@aaranyak.org>. Use the subject line as ‘Professional Conservation Biology Course’.
Photography Contest on the occasion of Van Mahotsava 2024
Theme: “Symbiosis of Forest, Wildlife and Water”
On the occasion of Van Mahotsava 2024, celebrated in the first week of July, Aaranyak is delighted to organise a photography contest celebrating the harmonious relationship of life forms in forests and aquatic ecosystem. This contest aims to highlight the beauty and importance of these natural ecosystems through creative and original photography.
Contest Details: Participation is free of charge
Submission dates: July 2 to July 7, 2024 (Deadline: 12 PM)
Eligibility: Participants from India
Entry: One entry per participant
Theme: Capture scenes where forests, water bodies and wildlife coexist, such as rivers flowing through forests, lakes surrounded by trees, or waterfalls and wildlife within forested areas.
Submission Requirements: High-resolution photos in JPEG format in 3*2 ratio. The file size should be within 2MB-10MB.
Usage of Photos: Aaranyak may use submitted photos for educational and awareness purposes, with proper attribution to the photographer.
Judging Criteria: Creativity and Originality
Prizes:
Winner: Token of INR 2500 and eCertificate
Runner-up: Token of INR 1500 and eCertificate
Participation: eCertificates for all participants.
Submission Instructions:
Participants must provide name, age, address, profession and contact number.
– Email entries to: pr@aaranyak.org
Participation is free of charge, and we encourage all eligible photographers to showcase their talent in capturing the essence of “Life in Forest and Aquatic ecosystem.”
COURSE ANNOUNCEMENT—Brief
INTERNATIONAL COURSE IN CONSERVATION BIOLOGY AND WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT (CBWM)
Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS), Satpuda Foundation (India), Aaranyak Assam, SGB Amravati University, Amravati, the Wildlife Department of Maharashtra and Nature Conservation Society, Amravati (NCSA) will hold a three-week course in Amravati, India 10th November 2024—November 29, 2024. An important objective of this program is to train wildlife biologists, resource managers and environmental educators in the conservation of biological diversity.
The CBWM courses include an orientation to introduce the participants to various biodiversity conservation and sustainable development issues. They are also trained in scientific reporting, proposal writing and the use of various field equipment and computer software that are important for data collection and management. The orientation is followed by a series of classroom lectures, seminars and workshops on several topics including biodiversity inventory and monitoring, conservation biology, protected areas management, wildlife management and animal ecology and behavior. The participants after learning this background will be asked to conduct research projects, either alone or in small groups, and gain hands-on experience in using various techniques and collecting data.
Subsequent classroom sessions train participants in statistical methods of analyzing their data and interpreting the results for decision-making purposes. Ultimately, the participants use their training in scientific reporting to develop project reports with the assistance of the course instructors. Thus, the participants are guided through all stages of conducting a field project and trained at every stage of their research experience.
SGB Amravati University will host the course with field assignments in two Project Tiger reserves in central India. For more information, email to satpuda2001@gmail.com, conservation@bnhs.org.
To know more, visit : https://www.bnhs.org/news_listing
Poster making contest celebrating International Day for Biological Diversity 2023
International Day for Biological Diversity is a crucial occasion that reminds us of the incredible richness and variety of life on our planet. Celebrated on May 22nd each year, it serves as a global call to action to protect and conserve the extraordinary diversity of plants, animals, and ecosystems. Biodiversity is vital for the health of our planet and the well-being of humanity. It provides us with clean air, water, food, and numerous medicinal resources. However, human activities such as deforestation, pollution, and habitat destruction pose significant threats to biodiversity. On this day, let us recommit ourselves to preserving biodiversity, promoting sustainable practices, and fostering a harmonious coexistence with the natural world.
To celebrate the day, participate in our exciting poster making contest to show off your creativity. Interested individuals between 18 to 30 years of age can participate. Participants will be awarded with eCertificates and the top three posters will be featured on our social media and in various publications with credit.
Theme of contest – From Agreement to Action : Build Back Biodiversity
Send your entry in digital format (image file) at <pr@aaranyak.org> by May 20, 2023. Participants can send one entry each. The event is open to participants from India.
Aaranyak is pleased to announce the three-day customized training on “Supervised Image Classification Using Model Builder” on 26, 27 and 28 September, 2022. Please check the brochure below for detailed information.
The Geo-Spatial Technology & Application Division (GTAD), Aaranyak is taking the first batch of year 2022 for the One month personalized participative online certificate course on Basics of Remote Sensing & GIS using Open Source software. The course is intended for one-to-one training mode with step-by-step practical demonstrations, interactions & doubt clearance. Certificates will be issued to the participants after successful completion of the course. For Class hours and Fee related information about the course please write to the e-mail id – gtad@aaranyak.org.
On the occasion of World Wetlands Day, 2022 on 2nd February, Aaranyak hosted an essay competition for young students to encourage them to become familiar with local wetlands, their current status, local issues, and conservation measures as well as sustainable solutions.
We are very pleased to announce the results, after receiving an encouraging number of participants and with successful evaluation by an expert panel. For more information, please refer to the poster-
We are glad to announce the result of the first round of the competition on ‘Documentation of Degraded Rivers of Assam’ which was organised by the WATCH division of Aaranyak. A total of 87 abstracts were received from across the state. Of which, 20 groups have been selected for the documentation. Detail information and guidelines for the documentation will be intimated to the selected groups through email very soon.
The Geo-Spatial Technology & Application Division, Aaranyak is opening a One month personalized participative online certificate course on basics of Remote Sensing & GIS using open sources. The course is intended for one-to-one training mode with step-by-step practical demonstrations, interactions & doubt clearance. Certificates will be issued to the participants after successful completion of the course. For more information about the course please write to the e-mail id in the e-brochure.
We are organising a competitive programme on “Documenting Degraded Rivers of Assam” for creating knowledgebase and exploring options for sustainable rejuvenation and management. Please find details in the following link below:
https://aaranyak.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/ToR_River_Documentation_Competition.doc
Aaranyak brings you this on world environment day.
Ten reasons why humans should conserve nature
The Environment Education and Capacity Building Division of Aaranyak is calling for short films/videos and articles on nature-based survival strategies of people.
Please note that this is not a competition. As such, no cash/in-kind prizes will be provided. The participants will receive certificate of appreciation. The best materials will be selected and published in our social media outlets.
Aaranyak calls for an essay competition among school students across Assam. Please check the posters for more details-
During this global crisis with the outbreak of COVID-19, we hope for your good health and safety.
Stay at home, Stay informed, Stay safe. Please find the pdf below on how to deal with the crisis.
https://aaranyak.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Covid-19-Aaranyak_JKP_FINAL1-2.pdf
In view of the present situation that has occurred throughout the world for COVID-19, the management of Aaranyak has decided to restrict visitors from outside to ensure the health and safety of its employees for next two weeks with effect from 21st March, 2020. No visitors (foreign and Indian National) shall be entertained at the office complexes of Aaranyak until situation improves. If required, please feel free to communicate with us at info@aaranyak.org and we will revert back.
Hope for your kind cooperation.
Thank you
Aaranyak Management
Invited proposal for Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC) of Computer & accessories solution
Aaranyak, a Scientific & Industrial Research Organization working for biodiversity conservation invites proposal from reputed agency/firm for Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC) of Computer & accessories solution. The party must have an IT expert who will visit our organization regularly for solving the issues relating to Email, Dropbox, Google drive etc .
Last Date: 26th April 2020.
Send proposal to: applications.aaranyak@gmail.com
2nd Short Term Professional Training on Population Monitoring Techniques for Terrestrial Mammals Using Camera Traps
For more details please click here
In dialogue: Nature, Heritage & NE India- an interactive talk series
In dialogue: Nature, Heritage & NE India- an initiative of Aaranyak and Directorate of Museums, Government of Assam. The purpose of this programme is conserving the natural heritage of Northeast India through sensitizing public and inculcating research as well as conservation interest among different stakeholders of this region.
We are organising an interaction from 2:00 to 4:00 pm on 28th January 2020. Noted herpetologists Dr. Saibal Sengupta and Dr. Jayanta Kumar Roy will be the resource persons. Amphibians will be our focus for this programme. The diversity, conservation policy, research potentiality of amphibians of Northeast India shall be talked about at length.
Interested people may send an email at eecbd.aaranyak@gmail.com or whatsapp at 098643-20915 / 075760-29280 on or before 27th January 2020 as seats are limited. The programme is free of cost to attend.
For more details please click here
https://aaranyak.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/schedule.pdf
Opportunity for our Members
Aaranyak announces its “Winter Camp cum Field Training on Nature Studies and Conservation”. We are organizing this programme for our members from 15-17 February 2020 at the Maibong Resort, Burha Mayong, Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary.
The purpose of organinsing this camp is capacity building and giving exposure to the members of Aaranyak. We encourage our members to participate in the event. Please hurry-up. We have limited seats!
Please contact Mr. Pranab Goswami, Organising Officer, Aaranyak at 9435206466 or at pranab.aaranyak@gmail.com for further details.
PHOTNTEST ALERT: An exciting opportunity to showcase your photography
The 25th training on “Application of Remote Sensing, GIS & GPS in various fields’
Dates of training: 20th January to 25th January 2020
Last date for from submission: 14th Dec 2019
Send the fiiledup application form to gtadaaranyak@gmail.com
10th Annual Field Course in Conservation Biology & Global Health
