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🌿Celebrating World Taxonomist Appreciation Day 🌿 On this special occasion, the Botanical Survey of India proudly highlights a significant scientific milestone—the discovery of two new species of Henckelia published in the prestigious journal Taiwania. Through extensive field surveys and rigorous taxonomic analysis, these species—Henckelia clarkei and Henckelia zingnui—have been discovered and described from Arunachal Pradesh, a key region within the Eastern Himalaya and a global biodiversity hotspot. The genus Henckelia (family Gesneriaceae) now comprises ~83 species globally, with 49 species reported from India, largely concentrated in the Himalayan and Northeast regions. 🌿Henckelia clarkei is characterized by its erect habit, anisophyllous opposite leaves, and distinctive urceolate calyx, along with a white corolla tinged with yellow-orange. The species is named to honor distinguished taxonomist & botanist Charles Baron Clarke for his immense contributions to the taxonomy of family Gesneriaceae. 🌱Henckelia zingnui stands out due to its smaller leaves, white corolla with maroon-purple blotches, and unique filament structure, making it easily distinguishable within the “urticifolia group”. This species is named after the Chau Zingnu Namchoom, an eminent youth leader from Namsai district of Arunachal Pradesh. 🌏Notably, both species are currently known only from their type localities with very limited populations (≈12–18 individuals) and are categorized as Data Deficient (DD) under IUCN criteria. 🌏These discoveries reaffirm that Arunachal Pradesh—situated at the confluence of the Himalayan and Indo-Burma biodiversity hotspots—remains a treasure trove of unexplored plant diversity. 🌏This discovery was made by Dr. Krishna Chowlu, Scientitst-D and Head, Arunachal Pradesh Regional Centre (APRC), Itanagar, Dr. S. S. Dash, Scientist-F and in-charge, Technical Section, BSI Headquarters, Kolkata, Mr. Rohan Maity, Senior Preservation Assistant, Central National Herbarium, Howrah and Mr. Akshath Shenoy, Senior Preservation Assistant, BSI-APRC Itanagar. 👏We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the team for their outstanding contribution. Their work exemplifies the importance of taxonomy in understanding, documenting, and conserving our natural heritage. Click for more- doi.org/10.6165/tai.20… #NewDiscovery #ScientificDiscovery #Research #ScienceNews #BreakingScience #NewSpecies #SpeciesDiscovery #BiodiversityDiscovery #ScienceCommunity #InnovationInScience #ExploreNature #EasternHimalaya #ArunachalPradesh #NortheastIndia

The Botanical Survey of India proudly shares exciting news—a new species of #wild_kiwi from India has been discovered! 🥝 After extensive field exploration in the rugged terrains of #ArunachalPradesh and detailed taxonomic investigation, scientists have identified Actinidia indica (Actinidiaceae) from the Eastern Himalaya—one of the world’s richest biodiversity hotspots. 🥝The genus Actinidia comprises now ~56 species globally, but only a handful are reported from India, making this discovery particularly significant. 🥝Actinidia indica is a perennial climbing shrub (2–4 m tall) with densely ferruginous tomentose young branches and large ovate leaves. It bears large white to creamy flowers (4–6 cm across)—notably bigger than its closest relatives. 🥝The species produces globose, olive-green fruits (2.5–4 cm) with a unique reticulate pattern of lenticels, a key distinguishing feature for this species. Found at around 1725 m elevation in Lower Subansiri district, it grows along forest edges in association with diverse sub-tropical flora. 🥝This discovery not only enriches India’s flora but also highlights the immense, still unexplored biodiversity of the #EasternHimalaya. 🥝 This plant was discovered by Dr. S.S. Dash, Scientist-F and in-charge, Technical Section, Headquarters, Kolkata, Dr. Umeshkumar L. Tiwari, Scientist-D, and Mr. Rohan Maity, Senior Preservation Assistant, Central National Herbarium, Howrah. 🥝 The findings have been published in the reputed journal Feddes Repertorium doi.org/10.1002/fedr.7… 👏We congratulate the team for their dedication and scientific excellence. Their work reinforces the importance of taxonomy in uncovering and conserving our rich natural heritage. #NewDiscovery #ScientificDiscovery #Research #ScienceNews #BreakingScience #NewSpecies #SpeciesDiscovery #BiodiversityDiscovery #ScienceCommunity #EasternHimalaya #ArunachalPradesh #NortheastIndia #himalayanbiodiversity

WII conducts 10th wildlife conservation course for enthusiasts 148 participants trained in novel initiative since 2012, giving exposure on wildlife conservation for public @byadavbjp @moefcc @wii_india pib.gov.in/PressReleasePa…

Water conservation begins at home with everyday choices. Adopt LiFE-Actions and become a Jal Rakshak #MissionLiFE #JalMahotsav2026 #HarGharJal

CAQM ETF Reviews Air Pollution Enforcement; Emphasises Stricter Inspections and Compliance in NCR @byadavbjp @moefcc @CAQM_Official @PIB_India 📝 pib.gov.in/PressReleasePa…

पेरियार टाइगर रिज़र्व पश्चिमी घाट के दक्षिणी इलाके में स्थित है। यहाँ भारत में पाए जाने वाले कुछ अद्भुत पेड़, पौधे और जीव मिलते हैं। इस रिज़र्व का नाम पेरियार नदी पर है जिसका उद्गम जंगल के आंतरिक क्षेत्र में है।

On #GlobalRecyclingDay, let’s take a step towards a greener planet by embracing responsible recycling in our daily lives. Every small action counts in building a sustainable future.

A sustainable tomorrow starts with our actions today. On #GlobalRecyclingDay, commit to reducing waste and recycling responsibly to protect our planet for generations to come

♻️🌍 On #GlobalRecyclingDay, let’s transform habits into hope. Every bottle, every bag, every choice matters. Small steps today create the foundation for a cleaner, greener tomorrow. #SustainableFuture

Water conservation begins at home with everyday choices. Adopt LiFE-Actions and become a Jal Rakshak #MissionLiFE #JalMahotsav2026 #HarGharJal

भौगोलिक विशेषताओं ऊँचाई और जलवायु परिस्थितियों के कारण ही हिमालय क्षेत्र में जैवविविधता खास कर पेड़ पौधों का इतना समृद्ध भंडार पाया जाता है।

ग्रेट हिमालयन पहाड़ी श्रृंखला और पीर पंजाल श्रृंखला के बीच, 14 हजार फीट की ऊंचाई पर स्थित है चंद्रताल झील। उपलब्ध नमी, बेहद ठंडे तापमान और बंजर भू-दृश्य के मेल से इस इलाके में एक अनोखी भौगोलिक स्थिति विकसित होती है।

CAQM revokes GRAP Stage-I across Delhi-NCR as AQI improves significantly due to favourable meteorological conditions @byadavbjp @moefcc @CAQM_Official @PIB_India 📝 pib.gov.in/PressReleasePa…

🌿🇮🇳 India reaffirms its commitment to biodiversity! The Seventh National Report (NR-7) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), showcasing progress on all 23 national targets. 📊 Highlights: * 98 Ramsar wetlands, 58 Tiger Reserves, 106 National Parks * 3,682 tigers (70% of global population), 22,446 elephants, 891 Asiatic lions, 718 snow leopards * First-ever river dolphin census: 6,327 dolphins Under the visionary leadership of Hon'ble PM Shri @narendramodi Ji, this milestone reaffirms India’s holistic approach to conservation and aligning with the Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework for 2030. #IndiaForNature #Biodiversity #MissionLiFE #EkPedMaaKeNam @byadavbjp @moefcc

India reaffirms committement to enriching biodiversity 🌳🐘🐊 India submits 1st National Report on Implementation of Nagoya Protocol on access and benefit sharing to Convention on Biological Diversity. The report covers the period from 1 November 2017 to 31 December 2025 and highlights India’s updated National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan. 🔗pib.gov.in/PressReleasePa…

India Submits 1st National Report on Implementation of Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit Sharing to Convention on Biological Diversity @byadavbjp @moefcc 📝 pib.gov.in/PressReleasePa…

India Submits Seventh National Report to Convention on Biological Diversity @byadavbjp @moefcc 📝 pib.gov.in/PressReleasePa…

1 अप्रैल 1973 को भारत सरकार ने बाघों के संरक्षण के लिए ‘प्रोजेक्ट टाइगर’ की शुरुआत की और बाघ को राष्ट्रीय पशु घोषित किया। यह दुनिया में बाघों के संरक्षण के लिए एक अनूठी पहल थी।

भारत बाघों का अंतिम मुख्य गढ़ है। ‘प्रोजेक्ट टाइगर’ के प्रयासों से विश्व का सबसे शक्तिशाली शिकारी बाघ विलुप्त होने के कगार से वापस लौट आया है।

During Jal Mahotsav 2026, Mission LiFE encourages citizens to adopt simple water-saving habits: #JalMahotsav2026 #MissionLiFE