BSI-ANRC_SriVijayaPuram

We are all set for the official launch of the IBCA Summit 2026 Logo & Website. India is proud to host the first-ever Global Big Cat Summit. Leaders, conservationists, and partners from around the world are coming together with one shared purpose, to protect the world’s magnificent big cats and their habitats. #IBCASummit2026 #BigCatConservation #IBCAforBigCat

The official logo of the IBCA Summit Bharat 2026 captures the spirit of harmony, balance and interconnected ecosystems. Featuring the seven big cat species at its core, it symbolises unity and shared responsibility, encircled by a lotus-inspired design representing the five elements of nature. #IBCASummit2026

The official website of the IBCA Summit 2026 will serve as a dedicated global platform for outreach, engagement and information sharing. It will also host the official Summit logo film and act as the Summit’s digital identity, ensuring consistency, authenticity and clarity in all communications. #IBCASummit2026

Capturing the vision of ‘Save Big Cats, Save Humanity, Save Ecosystem’, the IBCA Summit 2026 highlights the urgency of collective global action for big cat conservation. #IBCASummit2026

Launch of Logo & Website - International Big Cat Alliance Summit 2026 twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Launching the logo and website for the International Big Cat Alliance Summit 2026 twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Symbolising unity and a shared responsibility towards big cat conservation, the International Big Cat Alliance Summit logo: @IBCA_official

On June 1 and 2, under the aegis of International Big Cat Allaince, an initiative spearheaded by PM Shri @narendramodi ji, over 400 global stakeholders will deliberate on ways to bring big cat conservation into the mainstream of national development agendas. 🔗pib.gov.in/PressReleaseDe…

Launched the logo and website for the 1st International Big Cat Alliance Summit 2026 in Delhi today in the presence of several Head of Mission of big cat range countries. Envisioned by PM Shri @narendramodi ji, @IBCA_official reflects India’s belief that conservation challenges must be addressed collectively, through cooperation, knowledge sharing, and mutual support. The upcoming IBCA Summit in June 2026 will be a defining moment. It will bring together Heads of State/Heads of Government, experts, and partners from across the world to deliberate on the future of big cat conservation.

Dr. Singh in his inaugural speech congratulates and appreciated the Scientists and staff for their dedication and hard work.

Regional Head Dr. Lal Ji Singh inaugurated the celebration of 55th Foundation Day of Andaman & Nicobar Regional Center with lightening of lamp followed by watering to Chandan plant -Santalum album L.

Regional Head Dr. Lal Ji Singh briefed about the plant diversity of the Islands and their conservation and significant achievement of regional centre. All members planted endemic species Pyrostria laljii (Rubiaceae), the first representative of the genus from India.

15th RAMC meeting of BSI, MoEF & CC, Govt. of India, at Andaman Nicobar Regional Centre in the gracious presence of Sri. Ved Prakash Mishra, IAS, Joint Secretary, MoEF&CC, Govt. of India & Dr. Kanad Das, Director, BSI, chaired by Prof. C. R. Babu, CEMDE, Delhi University

The 15th Research Advisory & Monitoring Committee (RAMC) meeting of the Botanical Survey of India (BSI) concluded on March 20, 2026, at the Andaman & Nicobar Regional Centre (ANRC) in Sri Vijaya Puram. Under the distinguished Chairmanship of Prof. C. R. Babu, the committee delivered a glowing assessment of the organization’s recent performance. ​ ​The meeting, attended by 11 members and 3 invited observers, featured a comprehensive progress report presented by Dr. S. S. Dash and an overview of regional impact by Dr. Lal Ji Singh. The Director of BSI, Dr. Kanad Das, formally appraised the committee regarding the significant progress made over the last year, showcasing the organization's strategic growth. The committee lauded the BSI team for their tireless dedication, noting that the organization has done an excellent job in its botanical research and conservation missions. A major point of praise was BSI's success in fully implementing every recommendation set forth by the RAMC in the previous year—a testament to the organization's efficiency and responsiveness. The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) was represented by Shri Ved Prakash Mishra, Joint Secretary, who joined the committee in recognizing these milestones. ​ ​The Chairman, Prof. C. R. Babu, expressed high aspirations for the upcoming cycle. Having witnessed the successful completion of past mandates, he voiced his confidence that BSI will successfully complete all future commitments and strategic goals outlined in the newly released roadmap for 2026-27. ​The event also marked the official release of a commemorative booklet on the BSI ANRC, celebrating the unique biodiversity of the region.

Former Regional Head, AZRC, Jodhpur, Dr. Vinod Maina along with three members- Smt. Sharda Meena, Jaipur, Shri Ram Charan Meena, FCI, Rajasthan, Dr. Saurav Meena, Department of Commerce, JNU, New Delhi visited herbarium, museum and garden.

Dr. Singh interacted with the students on Island ecosystem and their diversity. @moefcc

Dr. Lal Ji Singh, Regional Head along with Dr. Pearl Devdas, Principal, Jawaharlal Nehru Rajkeeya Mahavidyalaya (JNRM), Sri Vijaya Puram inaugurated Annual Botanical Fest ‘Floristic -2026’ in the presence of Dr. Dipon Sharmah, HoD at Department of Botany of the college. @moefcc

Regional Head Dr Lal Ji Singh greeted & appreciated women employees during celebration of International Women’s Day 2026. Dr Singh says greatness of women is deep rooted in Indian culture since immemorial time &quoted the philosophy “Yatra naryastu pujyante ramante tatra devata”

Prof. Farooq Ahmad Lone, Professor and Head Division of Environmental Sciences and Prof. Farhat Ahmad Shaheen, IBMPR, SKUAST Kashmir visited herbarium, museum & interacted with Regional Head, Dr. Lal Ji Singh

Google Ex-Silicon Design Engineer, Shri Yash Srivastav along three members visited office & garden. During visit they interacted with Regional Head, Dr. Lal Ji Singh