Aaranyak


Aaranyak is a leading environmental conservation NGO based in Guwahati. It was founded by Bibhab Kumar Talukdar. It is a Scientific, Industrial Research and frontline environmental organization of India. 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.
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.

History

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