Barak Valley is unique with inner line forests : Dr Talukdar

way2barak, September 6: In an effort to encourage students of Barak Valley to contribute towards biodiversity conservation in the region, one of the widely acclaimed conservation leaders and scientist dedicated to protection of biodiversity in the region, Dr Bibhab Kumar Talukdar has delivered a lecture today at Cachar College, Silchar organised by the Department of Zoology on “Opportunities for students and researchers in the field of Wildlife conservation”.

The Principal of Cachar College Dr. Apratim Nag delivered a welcome address before the keynote address by Dr. Bibhab Talukdar. Dr. Talukdar highlighted the research needs to document wildlife of Barak valley and to assess key challenges the wildlife are facing in Barak Valley to find out possible solutions.

He mentioned that landscape of Barak Valley is unique with inner line forests along with Mizoram border and as such students and researchers have unlimited opportunities to opt for applied research so that their research outputs can help management authorities to conserve key landscapes in support of wild flora and fauna. He has mentioned about Aaranyak’s internship and volunteer programmes for kind interest of students. Prof. Parthankar Chowdhury, President of the Governing Body of Cachar College was also present and made concluding remarks encouraging students and researchers to come forward to undertake research to contribute towards wildlife conservation. He has also flagged the current state of elephants in Barak valley.