International Forest Day Celebration & Invited Lecture

📍 Assam Don Bosco University, Sonapur, Assam
📅 24 March 2026
🏫 Organized by: Biowizard Club, Department of Botany

🌱 Event Overview

The Biowizard Club, Department of Botany, Assam Don Bosco University, successfully organized a special programme on the occasion of International Forest Day on 24 March 2026 at the Auditorium, Academic Block 1.

The event featured an insightful invited lecture titled:

“NTFPs to Carbon Credits: Rethinking the Role of Forests”

The programme aimed to create awareness about the ecological, economic, and social significance of forests, while also introducing emerging concepts such as carbon credits and sustainable forest resource management.

The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from students, faculty members, and research scholars, making it a vibrant academic gathering.

🎤 Inaugural Session Highlights

The programme commenced at 9:00 a.m. and was hosted by Dr. Longjam Malemnganbee Chanu, Programme Coordinator.

Fr. Zacharias George (Registrar) delivered the inaugural address, encouraging active participation and learning.
Dr. Thounaojam Thorny Chanu (Head, Department of Botany) extended a warm welcome and emphasized the relevance of forest conservation in scientific research.
Dr. Raj Kumar Pegu (Director, School of Life Sciences) highlighted the importance of awareness programmes in promoting sustainable environmental practices.

🌍 Invited Lecture

The highlight of the event was the lecture delivered by:

Dr. Kuladip Sarma

Assistant Professor, Department of Zoology, Gauhati University

Dr. Sarma delivered an engaging and informative session focusing on:

🌿 Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) and their role in supporting rural livelihoods
🌏 Carbon Credits and their significance in climate change mitigation
🌳 The concept of forests as both ecological assets and economic resources

His lecture provided valuable insights into sustainable forest utilization and conservation strategies, encouraging students to think beyond traditional perspectives.

💬 Interactive Session

The programme concluded with an interactive session, where students actively engaged with the speaker through questions and discussions. This segment fostered critical thinking and deeper understanding of the topic.

🙏 Conclusion

The event concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Dr. Bikash Kalita, Programme Coordinator, Department of Botany.

Overall, the programme was highly informative, inspiring, and impactful, reinforcing the importance of forest conservation and sustainable practices in today’s world.