The Central Botanical Laboratory (CBL), Botanical Survey of India, Howrah, organized an inaugural function for the unveiling ceremony of Dr. E.K. Janaki Ammal portrait and an exhibition room in the memory of Dr. Janaki Ammal at CBL on April 12, 2024. On this occasion, Dr. A.A. Mao, Director, Botanical Survey […]
The Central National Herbarium, Botanical survey of India organized a three-day workshop-cum hands-on training on Plant Molecular Systematics from 2nd to 4th April 2024. This workshop had 24 participants from various states across the country. The inauguration of this workshop was graced by Director Dr. A. A. Mao and senior […]
The Wild Edible Fruit Section at the Botanical Survey of India (BSI), located within the AJC Bose Indian Botanic Garden (Division number XXI), Howrah, is a significant milestone, inaugurated by Smt. Nameeta Prasad, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) Govt. of India, on February 16, 2024. […]
The World Wetlands Day 2024 was celebrated by the scientists and staff of Central National Herbarium, Howrah of Botanical Survey of India along with the students of Ananda Bhawan Deaf and Blind School, Jagatpur, Howrah district. Ajay Das, in-charge teacher and secretary of the school welcomed Dr. R. K. Gupta, […]
6 January, 2024: The three-day training workshop organized by the Botanical Survey of India for the Indian Forest Service (IFS) officers on “Plant Identification and Nomenclature,” nominated by the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, Govt. of India, was successfully completed on January 5, 2024, at the Central National […]
3 Jan, 2024: A three days Training Workshop on “Plant Identification and Nomenclature” for the Indian Forest Service (IFS) officers nominated by the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, Govt. of India, New Delhi was organized in Botanical Survey of India w.e.f. 3rd–5th January, 2024 at the Central National […]
The Botanical Survey of India (BSI) has celebrated “Van Mahotsav” at Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden, Howrah, on July 14, 2023. Dr. A. A. Mao, Director, Botanical Survey of India, has graced the occasion as Chief Guest and addressed the gathering regarding the importance of ex-situ conservation of […]
Botanical Survey of India has celebrated its 134th Foundation Day during 13-14 February, 2023 at ‘Bhasha Bhawan’, National Library Campus, Kolkata. To commemorate this important day, a two days International Symposium on Plant Taxonomy, Ethnobotany and Botanic Gardens was organized. Honourable Union Cabinet Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, […]
Sayan Hazra: One of the most anticipated festivals in India, the Hornbill Festival is an annual celebration of Nagaland’s 16 tribes and their rich cultural heritage. The Naga heritage village, Kisama, the festival ground, is situated around 12 KM from the state capital Kohima. Kisama offers a panorama […]
Info Courtesy: Ajim Premji University Image Courtesy: Sayan Hazra ***** What is “Rivers of Life”? Rivers of Life is an initiative of Azim Premji University, the first of a series that aims to depict the splendour of our rivers through the perspectives of students and practitioners, which come together to […]
