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🌎 World Habitat Day 2025 Celebration

The Department of Botany, Assam Don Bosco University, celebrated World Habitat Day 2025 under the global theme “Urban Crisis Response.” Organized by the Biowizard Club, the event aimed to raise awareness about sustainable urban development and biodiversity conservation. Students and faculty participated in a campus-based plant collection and documentation activity, gaining hands-on experience in herbarium techniques and ecological data recording. The celebration highlighted the importance of connecting academic learning with environmental action, reinforcing the department’s commitment to sustainability and community engagement.

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Hands-on Training Programme on Herbarium Techniques

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The two-day training programme was highly beneficial and achieved its intended objectives. It provided students with practical exposure to herbarium techniques and reinforced their understanding of systematic plant collection and curation. The event encouraged scientific curiosity and enhanced research-oriented skills among the participants, contributing significantly to the academic enrichment of the Department of Botany.

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Swachhata Special Campaign 5.0: Clean-Up Drive at Assam Don Bosco University

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The Department of Botany and Biowizard Club of Assam Don Bosco University organized a clean-up drive under Swachhata Special Campaign 5.0 on October 25, 2025. Faculty and students actively participated in cleaning Blocks 1 and 4, promoting teamwork, sustainability, and the spirit of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. The campaign reflected the university’s continued commitment to sustainability, civic engagement, and social responsibility, encouraging participants to take active steps towards maintaining a clean and green campus in alignment with the Swachh Bharat Mission.

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“Mushroom Spawn Production – Techniques and Emerging Opportunities”

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The Department of Botany, Assam Don Bosco University, through its Biowizard Club, organized a one-day workshop on “Mushroom Spawn Production: Techniques and Emerging Opportunities” to promote skill development and entrepreneurial awareness among students. The event featured hands-on sessions and expert lectures on spawn production, cultivation techniques, and business prospects.

Dr. Toshinungla Ao delivered an in-depth lecture on the prospects of mushroom spawn production as a full-fledged business venture, emphasizing its potential to create sustainable livelihoods and contribute to the bio-economy. The workshop combined scientific understanding with practical training, inspiring participants to explore innovative opportunities in mushroom biotechnology and agripreneurship.

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