Aaranyak
Indian non-governmental organisation
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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]
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| Founded | 1989 |
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| Founder | Bibhab Kumar Talukdar |
| Type | Charitable Trust |
| Focus | Environmentalism, Conservation, Ecology |
| Headquarters | Guwahati, India |
| Location |
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Region served | Eastern Himalayas |
| Method | Education, 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 |
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]
History
Aaranyak was founded on 9 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]