Assam Birding Society ( http://www.assambird.com ) :
India with more than 1250 species of birds, is a paradise for bird
watching. There are over 925 breeding species (~920 residents). The
Indian birds belong to 25 groups called 'Orders', which are further
divided into 'Families', 'Sub-families' and 'Genera'. For birding in
India, 13 bio-geographical regions can be demarcated: Trans Himalayan,
Western Himalayas, Eastern Himalayas, Desert, Semi-arid, Gangetic plain,
Central India, Deccan Plateau, Western Ghats, Eastern Ghats, North
East, Coasts and the Andaman Nicobar Islands. The Blue Peafowl (Pavo
cristatus), also known as the Blue Peacock, is the national bird of
India.
Assam Birding Society strives to conserve birds and their habitats. We
work with people to ensure the sustainable use of natural resources. We
are a registered non-profit, public benefit environmental organization
and a dedicated bird-conservation organisation in Assam, India.
We believe that the conservation of wetlands and forestation programs in
Assam to restore and preserve ecological balance that is so much
essential for preservation birds’ habitats.
The involvement of many nature lovers and bird watchers will definitely
help in organize birding tours, orientation and training programs to
create awareness about birds.
We wish that the upcoming generation inherits a world where nature is in
its full glory with chirping of birds. We strive to create awareness so
that ever expanding population and climate changes does not become a
threat to habitats for birds, both local and migratory.
Motto :
"The promotion of nature conservation and environmental protection as
the foundation for protection, preservation and conservation of extinct
species of birds and to generate awareness for such preservation."
ObjectivesI. Provide a platform to the birding community to share their
experience, knowledge and ideas with the members of the society.
II. Compile articles, trip reports, checklist and other resources about
bird watching, bird photography, birds and their habitats.
III. Organize birding tours, orientation and training program to create
awareness about birds.
IV. To publish books, leaflets, booklets, posters etc on Birds in
particular and wild life in general. And also to develop a library
containing books on environment, nature and wild life.
V. Develop and maintain a website to organize the activities related to
birding.
VI. Promote birding sites of Assam at National and International platforms.
VII. To help the forest department in Survey, Study and Documentation of
birds.
VIII. To take up afforestation programs and to preserve and restore
ecological balance.
IX. To work for the conservation of wetland for preservation birds’
habitats.
X. To work for protection, preservation and conservation of extinct
species of birds and to generate awareness for such preservation.
XI. To work for ringing of the birds under guidance of specialists from
other organizations.
XII. To take all possible measures to promote sustainable tourism and
increase the flow of tourists at National Parks, WLS, IBA and other
birding sites of Assam.
XIII. To take up awareness Campaign amongst the people to motivate them in
protecting the birds and their habitats.
XIV. To organize Festival, Cultural Activities, awareness, educational
programmes and trips in and around birding sites.
XIV. To organize Festival, Cultural Activities, awareness, educational
programmes and trips in and around birding sites.
XVI. To coordinate with State Government, Central Government and other
agencies and to take up various activities for promotion of bird
watching, protection of birds and their habitats.
XVII. To take up programmes on bio-diversity conservation.
XVIII. Enhancing active participation of all sections of society in
nature conservation and environmental protection through environmental
education, awareness raising and capacity building
XIX. Ensuring that environmental principles are integrated into development
planning, policy and practices
XX. Promoting environmental governance through legislation, policy and
advocacy
XXI. To do all such acts, as are conducive for the furtherance of the aims
and object of the ABS.
Founder Members:
Sl No
Name of Person
Address
Occupation
Designation
1
Mr. Homen Borgohain
Guwahati
Editor, Amar Asom, Guwahati, Assam (India)
Advisor
2
Dr. K. K. Dwivedi, IAS
Dibrugarh
Deputy Commissioner, Dibrugarh, Assam (India)
Advisor
3
Mr. Anurag Singh, IFS
Dibrugarh
District Forest Officer, Dibrugarh, Assam (India)
Advisor
4
Dr. Nirmal Kumar Sahewalla
Dibrugarh
Managing Director, Aditya Diagnostics & Hospitals, Dibrugarh, Assam
(India)
President
5
Mr. Nakul Khound
Dibrugarh
Coordinator, IRAB-KIRAB (NGO), Assam (India)
Vice-President
6
Mr. Saurav Duarah
Dibrugarh
Photographer, Dibrugarh, Assam (India)
Secretary
7
Mr. Bipul Bhuyan
Jorhat
Coordinator, KETEKEY (NGO), Jorhat, Assam (India)
Joint Secretary
8
Mr. Asif Hazarika
Dibrugarh
Project Director, B.N.H.S. (Ngo), Dibrugarh, Assam (India)
Member
9
Mr. Sanjay Khaitan
Tinsukia
Lawyer, Bar Association, Tinsukia, Assam (India)
Member
10
Mr. Ranjan Das
Tinsukia
Associate Professor, Deptt. of Geography, Tinsukia College, Tinsukia,
Assam (India)
Member
11
Ms. Sudakshina Das Bordoloi
Dibrugarh
Associate Professor, Deptt. of Zoology, D.H.S.K. College, Dibrugarh, Assam
(India)
Member
12
Mr. Raj Kamal Phukan
Dibrugarh
Dy. Secretary, ABITA, Zone-1, Dibrugarh, Assam (India)
Member
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