Centre with Potential for Excellence in Biodiversity

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Head of the Department Prof. Hirendra Nath Sarma Professor Phone: 0360-2277257 Email:

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[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Brief History & Background
Arunachal Pradesh is located between 26º28’to 29º30’ N and 91º30’ to 97º30’ E with 83,743km2 in north-east India. The state is undoubtedly the richest terrestrial biodiversity region in India. The huge (81.37%) forest cover, zoo-geographic location, altitudinal variation, various vegetation, high rainfall, different climate regimes etc., contribute in making Arunachal Pradesh an extremely rich biodiversity region. The biodiversity resources of the state are mostly inaccessible due to rugged mountainous terrain and bottleneck surface communication. Subsequently, biological diversity is remained relatively less explored and studied by scientist. With this backdrop, a mega proposal was prepared to carry out a diversified research on biodiversity of Arunachal Pradesh and the proposal was submitted to University Grant Commission (UGC), New Delhi, in 2002 under the leadership of Prof. K. K. Dwivedi, the then Vice-Chancellor of the Arunachal University ( Now renamed as Rajiv Gandhi University). The proposal was considered by UGC and Rajiv Gandhi University has been recognized as one of the University with Potential for Excellence in (particular area). Under this scheme the Department of Zoology & Botany of this University has been recognized as the “centre with potential for excellence in biodiversity (CPEB)” in the year, 2002, vide UGC DO Letter No. F14-2/99(IUC/UNIV. Excellence, dated 23rd May, 2002.

Consequent upon the establishment of centre, a sum of Rs.300 lakhs was released to Rajiv Gandhi University as a onetime grant as financial assistant (vide UGC D.O. letter No.F-1/15/2002 (NS), dated 29th October, 2003) to undertake the diversified exploration on biodiversity in Arunachal Pradesh. UGC constituted a Research advisory committee drawing experts from various reputed universities of the country with join Secretary, UGC, New Delhi, as it member Secretary, to give proper guidance for carrying out research activities of the centre. The centre undertook the diversified and scientific exploration on biodiversity to generate base line data on the biological diversity in the state. The centre carried out research on the following identified thrust areas:

1. Survey and exploration of Higher Plant diversity.
2. Survey and exploration of Microbial diversity.
3. Survey and exploration of Fish diversity
4. Survey and exploration of insect diversity.

The centre carried out the diversified research satisfactorily and so far able to generate sufficient data on the flora and fauna of the state. Particularly, the baseline data created on higher plant diversity, microbe diversity, Fish diversity and Insect diversity has laid a foundation for further research on the rich biodiversity of Arunachal Pradesh. During the tenure of the programme, the centre also able to developed database on the findings of plant and animal diversity as digitized information system using IT tools RDBMS. Research networking and collaboration in different thrust areas was also established with different reputed National and International institutes. These include State Forest Research Institute (SFRI), Itanagar, North East Regional Institute of Science and Technology (NERIST),Itanagar, Zoological Survey of India, Kolkatta, Botanical Survey of India, Kolkatta , G.B. Pant Institute of Himalayan Environmental Studies, Itanagar, Manipur University, Imphal, Tezpur University, Assam, Jorhat Agricultural University, Assam, Jadav University, West Bengal, National Bureau of Fish Genetic Research, Lucknow, Directorate of Cold Water Fisheries, Bhimtal, Central Institute of Fish and Aquaculture, Bhubaneswar, Uppsala University, Sweden and Hey Herbarium, United Kingdom (UK).

The Expert Committee visited the Centre with potential for Excellence in Biodiversity (CPEB) to review its progress on 3rd – 4th November, 2011. The report was placed before University Grant commission (UGC) on 13th of February, 2012. UGC approved to extend the CPEB for further period of 5 years w.e.f 2011-2012 ( vide UGC DO letter NO. F1-15/2002/2011, dated 20th March, 2011). The UGC recommended Prof. H. N. Sarma as coordinator for the programme in the 2nd phase. In the 2nd phase, new thrust areas was identified, in addition to the already identified thrust areas of the 1st phase. Consequent upon the order, UGC released 700 lakhs for the extended programme of the CPEB (vide UGC DO letter NO. F1-15/2002/2011, dated 20th March, 2011). Subsequently, the 2nd Phase activities started with the 1st Advisory Committee meeting on 18th September, 2012. The Advisory Committee as per UGC recommendation, four research groups were constituted covering the thrust areas identified in the programme. The research groups constituted in the 2nd phase are as follows

1. Phytochemical analysis and its validation( for Reproductive Physiology and others
2. Fish biology and Nutrition Biology
3. Microbiology
4. Wildlife Biology

In the 2nd phase, Advance Post Graduate Diploma in Biodiversity (APGDB) , one year Diploma ( two semesters) has been introduced to develop expertise and manpower resources on Biodiversity and its conservation and sustainable use.
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The highly dedicated faculty members of Life Science (Zoology and Botany department) along devoted research scholars are involved enthusiastically in research activities to generate a comprehensive data on the biodiversity of the state and to build CPEB, Rajiv Gandhi University a reputed and permanent Centre of Excellence in Biodiversity.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Course” tab_id=”1605624063640-d0700560-9de7″][title type=”old” text=”Advance Post Graduate Diploma In Biodiversity”][vc_column_text]

Department	Centre with Potential for Excellence in Biodiversity
Duration	1
Minimum Age Limit	0
Course Price	6650.00
Intake Capacity	Two Semesters Course under CPEB-II
Intake Capacity	28
Entrance Test	Required (RGUCET)
Advance Post Graduate Diploma In Biodiversity Syllabus Semester I – II : APGDB Course Structure and Syllabus	Download

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Series Name :International Seminar

Presenter :Faculty of Life Science

Sponser :RGU

Location :Rajiv Gandhi University,Rono Hills

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON

“Global Biodiversity, Climate Change and Sustainable Development”

             (ICBCS-2016)

Date: 15th-18th October, 2016

Conference Venue: Rajiv Gandhi University, Rono Hills, Doimukh,

Itanagar-791112, Arunachal Pradesh, INDIA

BACKGROUND OF ICBCS 2016

Impending threats which the humanity are facing in 21ST Century is critical which is unlikely to be reversed if

sustainable developmental practices are not put in place. Most vital among the natural resources of our blue

planet is the Biodiversity Wealth. But current UN reports (2010, 2014) revealed that all is not well. There are

global objectives and mandates on biodiversity, climate change and sustainable developments which the member

nations still need to build up capacity for effective implementation at national and regional level. Among the

significant global mandates, Convention on Biological Diversity (1992) and its supplementary agreements such

as World Summits on Sustainable Development (Rio+10 Summit) at Johanesburg-2002; Nagoya Protocol (2010)

on Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) and the Aichi Targets (2010) are among the path breaking global

agreements periodically reviewed in every meeting of Conference of Parties to CBD to which each of the member

nations need to implements in both letter and spirit if current rate of biodiversity loss has to be reversed. The

Aichi Biodiversity Targets 2020 is ten-year framework for action by all countries and stakeholders to save

biodiversity and enhance its benefits for people. UN Inter-Governmental Panel on Climate Change (2014) has

observed changes and causes in Global Climate which calls for urgent mitigation measures.Consensus action

plan is urgently required at regional and global level tocounter climate change impact on biodiversity, ecosystem

and livelihood sectors. As per CBD report (2014), global forest and biodiversity losses are increasing in alarming

rate while there is a drastic lacking in basic taxonomic research and information system on many unknown

biological taxa which need to be strengthened further. There is an urgent need for effective south-south and

north-south cooperation for intensification of systematic biological research on different life forms which are yet

to be catalogued in scientific literatures. Biodiversity baseline studies is expected to help in developing tools for

effective conservation and sustainable utilization of those species living in some of the most critical ecosystem of

earth. The State of Arunachal Pradesh, the proud East Himalayan Indian State being the top 12 Global

Biodiversity Hotspots suitably deserves to host the upcoming mega event at Rajiv Gandhi University, Rono Hills,

Doimukh-791112, Itanagar, wherein the researchers and global think tank working in the area of Biodiversity,

Climate Change and Sustainable Development are cordially invited to present their papers in technical session

and to take active participation in side events.

AIMS OF CONFERENCE

The ICBCS-2016 at RGU aims to bring together all stakeholders in a single plate form to share knowledge, have

academic debate and to highlight the biodiversity research and academic activities taking place around the globe

among the Universities and Research institutes, NGOs and corporate bodies who are currently working towards

addressing the concerns & issues relating to biodiversity research, climate change, sustainable development,

conservation issues and key challenges and way forwards for implementing those shared global conservation

vision and mandates at regional and country level.

CONFERENCE THEME & CALL FOR ABSTRACT/FULL PAPERS

The conference will be focusing on the following main theme and sub-theme under which the academicians,

scientists, research students, and civil societies, government representatives working in the diverse field of

Biodiversity, Climate Change and Sustainable Development may send their abstracts/papers for oral/poster

presentation in the upcoming ICBCS-2016 at RGU, INDIA which is slated on 15th -18th October, 2016.

MAIN THEME:

GLOBAL BIODIVERSITY, CLIMATE CHANGE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Sub-Theme:

1. Biodiversity Research & Documentation –Emerging Approaches & Techniques

2. Taxonomy and Database Development on Biodiversity – Role in Conservation

3. Biodiversity, Food & Energy Security – Fuel wood and Bio-Energy

4. Biodiversity and Climate Change – Impact Research and Mitigation Measures

5. Biodiversity and Sustainable Development – Sustainable Harvesting & Wise Use Practices

6. Biodiversity & Conservation – In-Situ and ex-Situ methods, emerging approaches

7. Biodiversity and Biotechnology – Biosystematics, Pharmaceuticals, Bioinformatics of plants, animals,

Microbes and Transgenic organisms

8. Biodiversity, Drug Discovery and Health Care sector – Reproductive regulation, Medicinal and

Nutraceuticals sources

9. Mountain Biodiversity-Landscapes, Tourism, Community Livelihood & Conservation issues

10. Aquatic Biodiversity – Research, Conservation and Livelihood

11. Biodiversity Laws, Indigenous Knowledge System, Intellectual Property Rights and Bio-piracy

12. Wildlife Research, Conservation and Sustainable Livelihoods

13. Crop-diversity, Agro-ecosystems and Importance of Wetlands

14. Cultural, Spiritual and Linguistic Linkages of Biodiversity – Community Land and Sacred Grooves

15. Impact of Alien and Invasive Weeds on Global/Regional/Local Biodiversity

16. Biodiversity & Ecosystem Services- Economic Valuation and Livelihood

17. Biogeography, Plant, Animal and Microbial Bio resources- Taxonomy, Conservation, Endemism, Scopes

and challenges

18. Himalayan Biodiversity Special– Research, Conservation, Climate Change and Impact Assessment

SIDE EVENTS

1. Biodiversity Conservation Pavilion

2. Photo Gallery: Culture, Flora and Wildlife of East Himalayan Biodiversity Hotspot

3. Literature Stalls

4. Documentary Film: Local Culture, Flora and Wildlife

5. Cultural Evening showcasing local culture

TOP KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

1. Prof. Gerry Bodeker, University of Oxford, UK

(Biodiversity, Traditional Healthcare & Sustainable Livelihood)

2. Dr.Meyer-Rochow, Research Institute of Luminous Organisms, HachijojimaTokyo, Japan

(Biodiversity Research Needs& Sustainable Development)

3. Prof. K. Raja Reddy, Mississippi State University, USA

(Biodiversity, Climate Change & Crop Dynamics)

4. Prof.VasanthaPadmanabhan, University of Michigan, USA

(Biodiversity, Global Medicine& Healthcare)

5. Dr. Magnus L. Liden, Uppsala University, Sweden

(Biodiversity, Taxonomy and Global Research Priorities)

6. Dr. T. Madhan Mohan, Adviser, Department of Biotechnology (DBT), GOI

(Biodiversity, Biotechnology and National Development Needs)

He will also inaugurate the Conference on 15th October 2016 as Chief Guest

7. Prof. Aditya Prasad Dash, Vice Chancellor, Central University of Tamil Nadu, INDIA

(Biodiversity, Tropical Disease and Global Health care)

8. Dr. P.P.Dhyani, Director GBPIHED, KosiKatharmal, Almora, India

(Himalayan Biodiversity, Traditional Knowledge and Sustainable Mountain Development)

9. Dr.Banwari Lal, Director Industrial and Biotechnology Division, TERI, New Delhi, India

(Biodiversity, Biotechnology and Global Business)

IMPORTANT DATELINES ABOUT ICBCS-2016

Early Bird Registration/Abstract Deadline June 30, 2016

Final Registration/Abstract Deadline July 30, 2016

Notification of Finalized Technical Programme July 31, 2016

Arrival of Conference Delegates 13th-14thOctober 2016

Commencement of Conference 15th October 2016

Closing of Conference /Touring/Sightseeing 18th October 2016

HOW TO SUBMIT ABSTRACT/PAPERS:

The abstracts should not exceed 500 words in font Times New Roman with font size 12 typed in MS word file.

The paper/abstract should bear article title, author, author affiliation, pin code/Zip code and mail ID of each

author involved in the papers. Abstract should contain 4-6 key words. The abstract and registration form along

with bank draft should be sent to the Organizing Secretary ICBCS-2016 in the e-mail ID

secretariaticbcs2016@gmail.com

POSTER PRESENTATION:

The paper accepted for Poster Presentation will come up with Poster size of 3 feet wide and 4 feet height. Poster

presenter will be intimated in advance for their self-preparation and printing.

BEST PAPER & POSTER AWARD

Best paper and poster award will be given to those come up with best paper/poster that contain lucid and

integrated information based on research objectives.

REGISTRATION FEE: (A 50% waiver on registration fee shall apply to both foreign and Indian participants. Participants are requested to write for waiver in registration fee well in advance to organizing committee).

STANDARD REGISTRATION FOR FOREIGN DELEGATES

STANDARD REGISTRATION FOR INDIAN DELEGATES

SUBMISSION OF REGISTRATION FORM & REGISTRATION FEE

Hard copy of Registration Form may be duly filled up as instructed and may be submitted through

courier and postal service to the contact address given in this leaflet.

Scanned and soft copy of Registration form and Bank Draft (scanned copy) of Registration Fee may be

sent to the mail ID secretariaticbcs2016@gmail.com (of Organising Secretary ICBCS-2016).

Registration Fee may be deposited directly to the conference account name ICBCS-2016, Account

No. 880201011001687, Vijaya Bank, Arunachal University Branch, Rajiv Gandhi University, Rono

Hills, Doimukh-791112, District Papum Pare, Arunachal Pradesh. IFSC Code: VIJB0008802; Service

Tax Reg No. AAACV4791JST002; Swift Code: VIJBINBBOAC (swift code for foreign participants)

ACCOMMODATION

The conference organizer will ensure accommodation for those who clearly write for need of

accommodation.There are good Hotels available with modest price in the twin Capital City Itanagar

and Naharlagun which is just 7-10 km drive from conference venue RGU campus.

TRAVEL/JOURNEY INSTRUCTIONS

HOW TO REACH ICBCS 2016 VENUE, RONO HILLS, ARUNACHAL PRADESH

The conference Venue Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU), Rono Hills, Doimukh, Arunachal Pradesh is

approachable by air, rail and road.

For the foreign and Indian participants who start their journey from Delhi may take Superfast direct

Train from Delhi to Naharlagun Railway Station. From Naharlagun Railway Station one can take taxi

and reach their respective Hotel and may directly report to help desk at conference venue RGU which

is 10 km away from Railway Station.

Foreign and Indian Nationals travelling via Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai, Bangalore and Hyderabad

may first reach Gawahati city via rail or flight which is gateway to Northeast India. Then from

Gawahati, they may take Night AC Train,Pawan Hans Helicopter Service or Night Shuttle Bus, and

Taxi (Innova, Xylo, Bolero) and fare is minimum and can be shared and negotiated (5-8 hrs journey by

train, Bus or Taxi; 20 minutes journey by flight). Indian Airlines Flight and Private Airlines also fly

from Guwahati to Lilabari Airport, North Lakhimpur. RGU is just 2 hours drive from Lilabari

Airport. Indian Airlines Flight and Private Airlines also fly from Guwahati to Mohanbari Airport,

Dibrugarh, Assam. RGU is just 4 hours drive from Mohanbari Airport.

(Note: Travel/protected area permit, Inner Line Permit and

Accommodation Booking assistance, please contact Mr. Nalong

Mize, Joint Organising Secretary ICBCS 216 (EMAIL:

nalongmize@gmail.com)

ENTRY FORMALITIES FOR ARUNACHAL PRADESH, INDIA

(A) PROTECTED AREA PERMIT (PAP) MUST FOR FOREIGN PARTICIPANTS

On arrival at Delhi, Foreign participants in a single or two or more persons can obtain Protected Area

Permit (PAP) for a period of 30 days from the following office to visit Arunachal Pradesh which is mandatory:

1. Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India, New Delhi

2. Resident Commissioner, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh,Kautilya Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 

Phone: +91-11-230113915/+91-11-23013956/+91-11-26880901

3. Secretary Tourism, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh, Itanagar-791111. Phone: +91-360-2212457

4. The Commissioner (Home), Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh, Itanagar-791111. Phone: +91-360-2212638

Note: The foreign participants may kindly enclosed the conference invitation letter, security clearance

letter issued by MoHA GOI (to be provided by conference organiser), conference brochure of ICBCS2016

along with Foreign Travel Passport documents during submission of application for Protected

Area Permit (PAP) in any of the above mentioned office. Clearance may take 1-2 working days.

Note: Foreign participants are requested to apply Indian visa in advance through Indian Embassy (2-

3 months before the commencement of the conference) for early political clearance to be made by ministry of External Affairs, GOI.

(B) Inner Line Permit for Indian Nationals For Indian Nationals, Inner Line Permit (ILP) will be required to enter Arunachal Pradesh. The ILP can be obtained from the following offices located in India:

1. The Resident Commissioner, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh Kautilya Marg, Chanakyapuri, New

Delhi. Phone: +91-11-230113915/+91-11-23013956/+91-11-26880901

2. Deputy Resident Commissioner, CE-109, Sector 1, Salt Lake City, Kolkata, Phone: +91-33- 23341243/+91-33-23589865

3. Deputy Residential Commissioner, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh, GS Road, Rukminigoan, Opposite ManasaMandir, Dispur, Guwahati-781021. Phone: +91-361-2412859/+91-361-2416720/+91-361- 2412859

4. Deputy Residential Commissioner, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh, Shillong, Meghalaya. Phone: +91-

364-2224247/+91-364-2224476.

5. Deputy Residential Commissioner, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh, Parvati Nagar, Tezpur, Assam.Phone: +91-3712-260173

6. Deputy Residential Commissioner, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh, Mohanbari, Dibrugarh, Assam.Phone: +91-373-2382560/+91-373-2382738.

7. Deputy Residential Commissioner, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh, Lilabari, North Lakhimpur,Assam. Phone: +91-3752-22186.

8. Deputy Residential Commissioner, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh, Jorhat, Assam. Phone: +91-376-2340173.

9. From the all Deputy Commissioner of 18 Districts of Arunachal Pradesh.

10. Temporary ILP are also issued from Office of the Extra Assistant Commissioner (EAC) at every entry gate where there are EAC and Circle Officers.

(NOTE: PARTICIPANTS ARE REQUESTED TO SUBMIT SCANNED COPY OF THEIR

PASSPORT AND ID CARDS TO MR NALONG MIZE, JOINT ORGANIZING

SECRETARY ICBCS 2016 FOR SECURING YOUR PAP AND ILP. YOUR PAP AND ILP

SHALL BE ENSURED IN ADVANCE IF YOU SUBMIT YOURAUTHENTIC ID PROOF 2

MONTHS BEFORE THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE CONFERENCE).

ABOUT HOST INSTITUTION: RAJIV GANDHI UNIVERSITY:

Rajiv Gandhi University (formerly Arunachal University) is the premier institution for higher

education in the state of Arunachal Pradesh which is located in the placid ambience of biocultural

rich Eastern Himalayan region of Republic of India. Late Smt. Indira Gandhi, the then Prime Minister

of India laid the foundation stone of the university on 4th February 1984 at Rono Hills, where the

present campus is located. Ever since its inception, theuniversity has been trying to achieve excellence

and fulfil the objectives as envisaged in the University Act. RGU was accorded status of Central

University by the Act of Parliament in the year 2007 which comes under the direct funding of

Ministry of Human Resource Development, GOI. By virtue of prime location of the University in the

exceptionally biocultural rich region of the globe with potential to excel, the UGC, Govt. of India has

established the Centre with Potential for Excellence in Biodiversity in the year 2003 under the faculty

of Life Sciences. In 31 years of its existence, the University has grown in both diversity and

magnitude, proven itself as one of the leading Universities in India in terms of reliable higher

educational institution, efficient knowledge delivery mechanism intensely focusing towards

harmonising the critical issues related to social and natural environment thereby contributing

towards the sustainable regional and national development. For detail please visit www.rgu.ac.in.

ABOUT ORGANIZERS OF ICBCS – 2016 AT RGU:

1. CENTRE WITH POTENTIAL FOR EXCELLENCE IN

BIODIVERSITY,RAJIV GANDHI UNIVERSITY, ARUNACHAL PRADESH

The Centre with Potential for Excellence in Biodiversity of Rajiv Gandhi University was established

with the sponsorship of University Grant Commission, Govt. of India in the year 2003. The Centre

was established with fundamental aims to promote research and documentation activities in the

diverse areas of biodiversity and culture of one of the World’s Top 12th Biological Hotspots

comprising the Eastern Himalayan Region of India. Currently, the centre has six thrust areas namely

Higher Plant Diversity Unit, Insect and Mammalian Diversity Unit, Fisheries and Aquatic Ecology

Unit, Microbial Diversity Unit, Reproductive Biology Unit and Wildlife Biology Unit which is

functioning through the supervision of dynamic PIs of Faculty of Life Sciences, RGU under whom the

researchers are dedicatedly pursuing both basic and cutting edged applied research on biodiversity

towards achieving the noble vision and mission set forth since the inception of the centre. As of now,

the Centre has been contributing significantly in the area of biodiversity and conservation science,

documentation of traditional bio-cultural knowledge, regional capacity building on nature

conservation and sustainable development in Arunachal Himalayan region of India and would

continue to grow in terms of both magnitude and dimension through effective collaboration with

some of thefamed national and international institutes, local and regional stakeholders.

2. SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT FORUM ARUNACHAL PRADESH

Sustainable Development Forum Arunachal Pradesh (SDFA) is a registered not-for-profit forum

where the civil society, academia, entrepreneurs, legislators, government, youth and the media can

collectively discuss and work in facilitating the state towards a sustainable development pathway.

The SDFA aims to facilitate dialogues; research and sustainable policy keeping in mind the state’s

development challenges, environment and economy.

ABOUT ICBCS-2016 HOST STATE: ARUNACHAL PRADESH

Arunachal Pradesh with 83,743.00 sq.km land area with population density of 17 persons per sq. km

is really a curious territory on the planet Earth. It is 24th State of Republic of India and has diverse

climate and landscapes ranging from tropical foot hill rainforest to snow-clad alpine peaks. The

thunderous Himalayan Peak so little known to majority of humanity of this planet is awesome and

breathtaking. The jungle is so diverse teeming with different life forms some of which the scientists

are yet to catalogue. It is a veritable treasure house of nature which attracts every visitor and known

to be abode of primitive, rare and endemic life forms on the planet Earth. Around 500 major rivers

and rivulets mysteriously originating from the snow peak, lofty hills and mountain slopes of

Arunachal Himalaya finally fused with the Mighty Brahmaputra river in Assam Valley is known to

be the water tower of the world. Ethno-cultural diversity, hospitality of the colourful local tribes is

amazing which enchants every visitor which is why the Arunachal Pradesh is known as Shangri-La

which means a mystical harmonious valley. The region has got the rare ranking of top 4 regions in the

World by the Lonely Planet’s Magazine and one among the top 12th Global Biodiversity Hotspots by

IUCN (2000) which must be really surprising, enchanting and satisfying for those concerned for the

nature and for those who seek ultimate solace amidst diversity. This Eastern Himalayan State of India

is famed for having 36 major forest types, estimated 10,000 species of lower and higher plants, 600

species of Orchids, magnificent endemic mammals, curious fresh water fishes, camouflaging reptiles,

colourful endemic birds, highly competitive non-catalogued insects, loving and hateful microbes and

fearsome amphibian belonging to diverse families found in diverse ecological region. The State has

the distinction of having to receive the highest forest coverage and conservation award from GOI.

The 26 major tribes and 110 sub-tribes living in close association with nature in this “Lost Horizon” or

Land of Dawn-lit Mountain is the real custodian of the nature’s wealth delicately treasured in

different life forms since time immemorial. For a tourist and a researcher, the options are diverse,

each more tempting than the others and even more confusing for those visiting the region for first

time as a researcher. The capital city of Arunachal Pradesh is Itanagar which is located at an altitude

of 200-700 msl. Rajiv Gandhi University is just located at picturesque Rono Hills, which is 20 km drive

from Itanagar and 10 km drive from Naharlagun Railway Station.

PLACES OF TOURISM INTEREST AND BIODIVERSITY HOTSPOTS IN

ARUNACHAL PRADESH:

Biodiversity Hotspots and Nature Reserves

1.Sessa Orchid Sanctuary (West Kameng), 2. Pakke Wildlife Sanctuary & Tiger Reserve (East

Kameng), 3. Eagle Nest Wildlife Sanctuary (West Kameng), 4. Talle Valley Wildlife Sanctuary (Lower

Subansiri), 5. Kane Wildlife Sanctuary (West Siang), 6. DayingEring Memorial Wildlife Sanctuary

(East Siang), 7. Mouling National Park (Upper Siang), 8. Dihing-Dibang Biosphere Reserve (Dibang

Valley), 9. Kamlang Wildlife Sanctuary (Anjaw), Namdhapa National Park (Changlang), 9. Orchid

Research Centre (Balukpong); 10. Itanagar Zoological Park (Papum Pare), 11. Itanagar Wildlife

Sanctuary (Papum Pare), 12. Nameri National Park (Assam), 13. Kaziranga National Park (Assam).

Places of Religious, Historical and Cultural Importance

The Arunachal Pradesh is categorised into different ethnocultural zone known as Tawang and

Kameng Cultural Zone, Subansiri Cultural Zone, Siang Cultural Zone, Dibang-Anjaw Cultural Zone,

LohitCuleftural Zone, Tirap-Changlang-Longding Cultural Zone. Following places are worth visiting:

1.Almost400 years old TawangMonastry, fountain head of spiritual life of Gelukpa sect of Mahayana

School Buddhism (600 km from Itanagar, 300 km from Gauhati) 2. Malinithan (Hindu Shrine), the

part of Abode of Lord Krishna (200 km from Itanagar) 3. Bhismaknagar, named after King Bhismak,

the father of Rukmini (consort of Lord Krishna) 4. Parsuramkund of Lohit River, the place of penance

and austerity for famous Saint Parsuram 5. Chongkam (Lohit District)– the abode, fountain head of

Theravada Buddhism in Arunachal Pradesh 6. ManghaMandir, Upper Subansiri District, the natural

cave temple renowned for mystic Maha Shiva Linga 7. World’s Tallest and Largest Natural Shiva

Linga at Kardo, Hapoli (Ziro) the head quarter of Lower Subansiri District, A.P – 150 km from RGU

Places worth Visiting atCapital Town Itanagar

1. GekarSinyik (Ganga Lake) – 30 km from RGU campus, Itanagar, 2. Itanagar Zoological Park – 25

km from RGU Campus, Itanagar, 3. Historical Itafort, Itanagar – 20 km from RGU campus, 4. JN State

Museum, Itanagar – 19 km from RGU campus, 5. Buddha Vihar (Buddha Temple) – 19 km from RGU

campus, 6. Central NyedarNamlo, Doimukh – 3 km from RGU campus, 7. RGU Botanical Garden – at

RGU Campus, Rono Hills.

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

CHIEF PATRON OF ICBCS-2016

Prof.TamoMibang, Vice-Chancellor, Rajiv Gandhi University, Rono Hills, Doimukh, Itanagar, INDIA.

PATRONS OF ICBCS-2016

Prof.RachobTaba, Registrar, Rajiv Gandhi University, Rono Hills, Doimukh, Itanagar, INDIA.

Fantry Mein Jaiswal, Chairman, Sustainable Development Forum Arunachal (SDFA), Itanagar

CONFERENCE CHAIR

Prof. Arup K. Das, Department of Botany, Rajiv Gandhi University, Rono Hills, Doimukh, Itanagar, INDIA.

CONFERENCE DIRECTOR

Prof. H.N. Sarma, Coordinator of CPEB and Professor in Zoology, Rajiv Gandhi University, Rono Hills,

Doimukh, Itanagar, INDIA.

ORGANISING SECRETARIES ICBCS-2016

Dr. Hui Tag, Deputy Coordinator CPEB, Faculty of Life Sciences, Rajiv Gandhi University, Rono Hills, Doimukh,Itanagar, INDIA.

Dr. Daniel Mize, Department of Zoology, Rajiv Gandhi University, Rono Hills, Doimukh, INDIA.

JOINT ORGANIZING SECRETARY ICBCS-2016

Mr. Nalong Mize, Secretary Sustainable Development Forum Arunachal (SDFA), Itanagar

ASSOCIATE SECRETARIES

Dr.Tenya Rina, Department of Botany, Rajiv Gandhi University, Rono Hills, Doimukh, INDIA. I/c Reception &Registration

Dr. Liza Lomdak, Rajiv Gandhi University, Rono Hills, Doimukh, Itanagar, INDIA. I/c Reception & Registration

Dr. Hiren Gogoi, Department of Zoology, Rajiv Gandhi University, Rono Hills, Doimukh, Itanagar, INDIA. I/c Conference hall arrangement, poster session & Conference logistics

Mr. Moji Riba, Department of Mass Communication, Rajiv Gandhi University, Rono Hills, Doimukh, Itanagar,INDIA. i/cBiodiversity Pavilion , Film & Media outreach

Dr.JumyirBasar, Rajiv Gandhi University, Rono Hills, Doimukh, INDIA. I/c Inaugural & Valedictory programme

and Gala Barbecue)

Dr.TageRupa, Rajiv Gandhi University, Rono Hills, Doimukh, INDIA. I/c Cultural programme

Er. MahenderLodhi, G.B Panth Institute of Himalayan Environment and Development, North East Unit Head

Quarter, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh, INDIA. I/c Conference catering

Dr.GibjiNimachow, Department of Geography, Rajiv Gandhi University, Rono Hills, Doimukh, INDIA. I/c

Travel and Accommodation

MEMBER OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF ICBCS -2016

Prof.JharnaChakravorty, Dean, Faculty of Life Sciences, Rajiv Gandhi University, Rono Hills, Doimukh, Itanagar,

India.

Prof. D.N Das, Department of Zoology, Rajiv Gandhi University, Rono Hills, Doimukh, Itanagar, India.

Prof. Rajiv Kumar Singh, Department of Botany, Rajiv Gandhi University, Rono Hills, Doimukh, Itanagar, India.

Prof.AmitavMitra, Department of Economics, Rajiv Gandhi University, Rono Hills, Doimukh, Itanagar, India.

Prof. K.C. Kapoor, Department of Education, Rajiv Gandhi University, Rono Hills, Doimukh, Itanagar, India.

Prof.TomoRiba, Department of Geography, Rajiv Gandhi University, Rono Hills, Doimukh, Itanagar, India.

Prof. S.K Pathnaik, Department of Geography, Rajiv Gandhi University, Rono Hills, Doimukh, Itanagar, India.

Dr.JumyirBasar, Arunachal Institute of Tribal Studies, Rajiv Gandhi University, Rono Hills, Doimukh, Itanagar,

India.

Mr. Nalong Mize, Secretary Sustainable Development Forum Arunachal (SDFA), Itanagar

Dr.SumpamTangjang, Department of Botany, Rajiv Gandhi University, Rono Hills, Doimukh, Itanagar, India

Dr. A.V. Singh, Department of Botany, Rajiv Gandhi University, Rono Hills, Doimukh, Itanagar, India.

Dr.ManujBharali, Department of Zoology, Rajiv Gandhi University, Rono Hills, Doimukh, Itanagar, India.

Dr. (Ms) Heikim Evelin, Department of Botany, Rajiv Gandhi University, Rono Hills, Doimukh, Itanagar, India.

Dr. Pankaj Kumar, Department of Zoology, Rajiv Gandhi University, Rono Hills, Doimukh, Itanagar, India.

Dr. Amit Tripathi, Department of Zoology, Rajiv Gandhi University, Rono Hills, Doimukh, Itanagar, India.

Dr.Oyi Dai Nimachow, Department of Botany, Rajiv Gandhi University, Rono Hills, Doimukh, Itanagar, India.

Mr. MairembamStelin Singh, Department of Zoology, Rajiv Gandhi University, Rono Hills, Doimukh, Itanagar,

India.

SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMME COMMITTEE

Prof. A.K. Das, Rajiv Gandhi University, Rono Hills, Doimukh, Arunachal Pradesh, India

Prof. J. Chakravorty, Rajiv Gandhi University, Rono Hills, Doimukh, Arunachal Pradesh, India.

Prof. H.N. Sarma, Rajiv Gandhi University, Rono Hills, Doimukh, Arunachal Pradesh, India

Mr. Nalong Mize, Secretary Sustainable Development Forum Arunachal (SDFA), Itanagar

Prof. D.N. Das, Rajiv Gandhi University, Rono Hills, Doimukh, Arunachal Pradesh, India

Prof. R.K. Singh, Rajiv Gandhi University, Rono Hills, Doimukh, Arunachal Pradesh, India.

Prof. S.K. Patnaik, Rajiv Gandhi University, Rono Hills, Doimukh, Arunachal Pradesh, India.

Prof.TomoRiba, Rajiv Gandhi University, Rono Hills, Doimukh, Arunachal Pradesh, India.

Prof. N.C. Roy, Rajiv Gandhi University, Rono Hills, Doimukh, Arunachal Pradesh, India.

Dr.JumyirBasar, Rajiv Gandhi University, Rono Hills, Doimukh, Arunachal Pradesh, India.

Dr. P.K. Samal, GBPIHED, Itanagar,Arunachal Pradesh, India.

Dr. M. Lodhi, GBPIHED, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh, India.

Dr.PallabiKalita Hui, National Institute of Technology, Yupia, Arunachal Pradesh.

Dr.Anantha Atta, National Institute of Technology, Yupia, Arunachal Pradesh.

Dr.KimjollyLhouvum, National Institute of Technology, Yupia, Arunachal Pradesh.

Dr.Saikat Kumar Jana, National Institute of Technology, Yupia, Arunachal Pradesh.

Dr.KarunaShrivastava, NERIST, Nirjuli, Arunachal Pradesh, India

Dr. P. R. Gajurel, NERIST, Nirjuli, Arunachal Pradesh, India Dr.PradipLingfa, NERIST, Nirjuli, Arunachal

Pradesh, India.

Dr. J. Mahanta, Arunachal Pradesh State Council for Science & Technology, Itanagar.

Mr. P. Lombi, Arunachal Pradesh State Council for Science & Technology, Itanagar.

Mr. Rakesh Srivastava, State Institute of Rural development, Itanagar.

LOCAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Prof. J. Chakravorty, Dean Faculty of Life Sciences, Rajiv Gandhi University, Rono Hills, Arunachal Pradesh.

Prof. P.K Das, Director, NERIST, Nirjuli, Arunachal Pradesh.

Prof. C.T Bhunia, Director, NIT, Yupia, Arunachal Pradesh.

PCCF & Principal Secretary, Department of Environment & Forest, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh, Itanagar.

PCCF (P&D), Department of Environment & Forest, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh, Itanagar.

PCCF (WL & B), Department of Environment & Forest, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh, Itanagar.

Director, State Forest Research Institute, Itanagar.

Scientist Incharge, GBPIHED, North East Unit Hq. ,Itanagar.

Member Secretary, State Medicinal Plant Board, Itanagar

Member Secretary, Arunachal Pradesh State Biodiversity Board, Itanagar.

Scientist Incharge, BSI Itanagar

Scientist Incharge, ZSI Itanagar

Scientist Incharge, Ayurvedic Regional Research Centre, Itanagar

Director Department of Tourism, Government of Arunachal Pradesh

Director Department of Agriculture, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh

Director Department of Horticulture, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh

Director Department of Animal Husbandry, Veterinary & Diary Development, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh

Director Department of Fisheries, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh

Director Department of Disaster Management, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh

Director State Institute of Rural Development, Government of Arunachal Pradesh

Director Department of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, Government of Arunachal Pradesh

Director State Council for Science & Technology, Government of Arunachal Pradesh

Director Information, Public Relation and Printing, Government of Arunachal Pradesh

Director Department of Arts & Culture, Government of Arunachal Pradesh

President Arunachal Science Academy, Rono Hills, Arunachal Pradesh

Secretary Sustainable Development Forum Arunachal, Itanagar

INTERNATIONAL AND NATIONAL ADVISORY MEMBERS

Prof. Gerry Bodeker, University of Oxford, UK

Prof.Berit Paulsen, University of Oslo, Finland

Dr.Eklabya Sharma, Director Programme Operation, ICIMOD, Kathmandu, Nepal.

Dr. Rebecca Pradhan, Royal Society for Nature, Thimpu, Bhutan.

Prof. K. Raja Reddy, Mississippi State University, USA

Prof.VasanthaPadmanabhan, University of Michigan, USA

Prof. A.K. Pandey, Department of Botany, University of Delhi, New Delhi, India.

Prof. Swati Sen Mandi, Division of Plant Biology, Bose Institute, Kolkata, India.

Dr. Magnus L. Liden, Uppsala University, Sweden

Dr.Banwari Lal, Director Industrial and Biotechnology Division, TERI, New Delhi, India

Dr.Pratap Kumar Mukhopadyay, Principal Scientist (Retired), ICAR Central Institute of Fresh Water

Aquaculture (CIFA), Bhubaneswar, India.

Dr. Sanjay Jambulkar, Baba Atomic Research Centre, Trombay, India.

Dr. Vijay Veer, Director, Defence Research Laboratory, Tezpur, Assam, India

Dr. P.P. Dhyani, Director, GBPIHED, Almora, Uttarakand, India

Prof.Pulok K. Mukherjee, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, India

Prof. Subhas C. Mandal, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, India

Prof. A.K. Mishra, Department of Botany, BHU, Varanasi, India

Prof. D. Velmurugan, Department of Biophysics and Cystallography, University of Madras, India

Prof. A.P. Das, Department of Botany, North Bengal University, Siliguri, India.

Prof.PratapJyotiHandique, Department of Biotechnology, Guwahati University, Guwahati, India.

Prof.Ashis Kumar Mukherjee, Department of MBBT, Tezpur University, Tezpur, Assam, India.

Dr.Ranjan Das, Department of Crop Physiology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam, India.

Prof. B.K. Tiwari, Department of Environmental Science, NEHU.

Prof.JogenKalita, Department of Zoology, Guwahati University, Assam, India.

Prof. M.C. Kalita, Department of Biotechnology, Guwahati University, Guwahati, India.

Prof.PadmanabDwivedi, Department of Plant Physiology, IAS, BHU, Varanasi, India.

Prof. S.P. Shukla, Central Institute of Fishery Education, Mumbai, India.

Prof. A.K. Shukla, Department of Botany, Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, Amarkantak, Madhya

Pradesh, India.

Prof. R.N.S. Yadav, Department of Life Sciences, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh, Assam, India.

Dr.ManabJyotiBordoloi, Department of Natural Product Chemistry, North East Institute of Science & Technology

(NEIST), Jorhat, Assam, India.

Prof. S.R. Yadav, Department of Botany, Shivaji University, Kolhapur, Maharastra, India.

Dr.Sarnam Singh, Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS), Dehra Dun, India.

Dr. A.A. Mao, Botanical Survey of India, Eastern Circle, Shillong, Meghalaya, India.

Dr. Tariq Hussain, Division of Angiosperm Taxonomy, National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI), Rana

Pratap Marg, Lucknow, India.

Dr.AshamBorang, State Forest Research Institute, Van Vihar, Itanagar, India.

Dr. K. Haridasan, Foundation for Revitalization of Local Health Tradition (FRLHT), Bangalore, India.[/toggle][toggle title=”National Seminar-Gender Performativity and Ideology” faq=”no” open=”no”]

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