HT Bureau
GUWAHATI, Dec 20: Aaranyak, one of the country’s leading research-based biodiversity conservation organisations in the non-government sector, has been honoured with the Biju Phukan Recognition Award 2023 in the category of Best NGO. The award recognises Aaranyak’s diverse initiatives for biodiversity conservation and the facilitation of human well-being in the region.
The prestigious award was presented at a glittering function held at Shilpagram on Tuesday evening, attended by an august gathering of Assamese film industry personalities, including acclaimed filmmakers and fans of the late legendary actor Biju Phukan.
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Conferred in memory of Late actor Biju Phukan, the award encompasses various categories, honouring individuals and organisations that have made significant contributions to society, culture, and cinema.
Dr Alolika Sinha, executive member of Aaranyak, and Bobby Nath, senior manager – Administration, received the award on behalf of the organisation, which was established in 1989 as a nature club and has since evolved into one of the country’s leading biodiversity conservation organisations.
The star-studded event was graced by well-known actors from the Assamese film industry, including Pranjal Saikia, Jatin Bora, Kapil Bora, and Nishita Goswami, among other dignitaries from Assamese cinema.
Expressing gratitude, Dr Bibhab Kumar Talukdar, secretary-general and CEO of Aaranyak, stated, “I am really thankful to family members of Late Biju Phukan, who was an iconic actor, social figure of Assam. Aaranyak being conferred with Biju Phukan Award 2023 as a premier environmental NGO is indeed a privilege for all of us. Such recognition further cements our zeal to contribute towards environment and wildlife conservation in the region. I would take this opportunity to appeal to fraternities associated with film and music industry in Assam to promote environment and wildlife conservation through their domain.”
