The centre has established an ex-situ conservation/Herbal at the 'Surya-Kunj' with an aim to: (i) ensure availability of base material for in-depth research on the phytochemical and genetic attributes of these MPs, (ii) develop reproducible propagation protocols for developing elite planting material, (iii) cater to the need of locals for promotion of medicinal plant cultivation, and (iv) impart knowledge and build capacity of diverse stakeholder on conservation and sustainable utilization of MPs.
Centre for Biodiversity Conservation & Management
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About the Centre
The centre attempts to address the environmental issues of the Indian Himalayan region with the utmost focus on biodiversity conservation and management, while factoring the ecological and economic considerations to promote sustainable utilization for improved livelihoods of the communities. For this the centre uses state-of-art methodology to undertake collaborative and multidisciplinary research across different dimensions of biodiversity viz. assessment, monitoring, bioprospecting, biotechnologies applications, etc., to generate evidence based information/datasets and transform them into knowledge that supports policy and practice.
Collaborative Institutions
Institution
International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD)
Board
National Medicinal Plant Board (NMPB)
Authority
National Biodiversity Authority (NBA)
Institution
Forest Research Institute (FRI)
Institution
Botanical Survey of India (BSI)
Institution
Zoological Survey of India (ZSI)
Council
Uttarakhand Council for Science & Technology (UCS&T)
Council
Uttarakhand Council for Biotechnology (UCB)
Council
Quality Council of India (QCI), New Delhi
Institution
Herbal Research and Development Institute (HRDI), Uttarakhand
Institution
Human India, Srinagar, Uttarakhand
Institution
Surkunda Jadi Buti Samuh, Bageshwar, Uttarakhand
Institution
Bhesaj Sangh, Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand.
Focal areas of activities
- Collaborative and multidisciplinary research on biodiversity (i.e. long-term ecological research sites; database; landscape level studies), Ecosystem Service, and Biotechnological applications.
Objectives
- Mainstreaming of Himalaya biodiversity knowledge in conservation decision-making at the local/state/national level
- Establishing representative long-term ecological monitoring sites/plots so that LTEM data become part of a regional synthesis and long-term predictions
- Promoting partnership and collaboration for knowledge networking and capacity improvement to address issues of biodiversity conservation at local to the sub-national level
- Standardizing protocols/approaches for sustainable utilization of bioresources (i.e., harvesting, nutritional and therapeutic potential assessment, propagation and cultivation packages, etc.)
Facilities
High altitude medicinal plant demonstration site
A nursery cum demonstration site of high value medicinal plants at Sri Narayan Ashram, Pithoragarh
Molecular biology laboratory
Dedicated to the conservation and genetic enhancement of medicinal plants utilizing genomic and transcriptomic methodologies.
Ex-Situ conservation site/ Herbal Garden
Considering the ecological and economic importance of MPs, the centre has established an ex-situ conservation/Herbal at the 'Surya-Kunj'
Glass House
A state-of-the-art greenhouse nursery facility employs controlled environments for year-round cultivation of medicinal plants, ensuring optimal conditions for growth by regulating temperature etc.
Plant Tissue Culture
Plant propagation’s “Tissue culture” facility which is being utilized for micro-propagation of different plant species
Analytical Laboratory
Proficiently equipped for the extraction and quantification of active constituents from various medicinal and aromatic plant species
Soil Analytical Laboratory
Being utilize to determine of primary nutrition’s (Nitrogen, potassium, phosphorous, organic carbon, pH & etc)
Hydroponics System
Progressing Hydroponic facility which is utilised for the soilless farming of different highly-valued medicinal & aromatic plant species of IHR
Nature Interpretation & Learning Centre (NILC)
Established with an aim to promote conservation awareness and education among different stakeholder groups, especially, students, teachers, farmers, government and non-government officials, citizen scientist and other visitors
Amphitheatre & Eco-trails
Open-air facility at "Surya Kunj" has a multipurpose performing stage with sitting space of 50 persons for organising nature interpretation and learning programs and performing arts such as theatre performances, discussions
Faculties
Scientist G
Dr. I.D. Bhatt
Designation: Scientist G
Discipline: Plant Physiology ; Phytochemistry ;
Email Id: bhatt_id@rediffmail.com
Scientist E
Dr. S.C. Arya
Scientist-E
Dr. K. S. Kanwal
Designation: Scientist-E
Discipline: Biodiversity Conservation and Management ;
Email Id: kskanwal03@gmail.com
Scientist C
Dr. Aseesh Pandey
Sr. Technical Officer (II)
Dr. Subodh Airi
Designation: Sr. Technical Officer (II)
Discipline: Forest Ecology ; Biotechnology ;
Email Id: airisubodh@gmail.com
Researchers
Senior Consultant
Dr. Ravindra Kumar Joshi
Designation: Senior Consultant
Discipline: Life sciences, Ecology, Biodiversity Conservation and management Read more
Email Id: rhinoraboo@gmail.com
Research Associate
Dr. Amit Bahukhandi
Designation: Research Associate
Discipline: Phytochemistry, Biodiversity Conservation, Medicinal Plants Propagation, Forest Ecology Read more
Email Id: amit.bahukhandi@gmail.com
Research Associate
Dr. Kuldeep Joshi
Designation: Research Associate
Discipline: Biotechnology, Agro technology development, Biodiversity Conservation, Super critical fluid extraction, Spray drying and herbal formulation Read more
Email Id: kjbiotech1@gmail.com
Research Associate
Dr. Laxman Singh
Designation: Research Associate
Discipline: Medicinal & Aromatic plants, Plant Secondary Metabolism, Bioprocesses Design and Extraction Optimization, Biodiversity and Conservation Biology Read more
Email Id: laxmansingh@kunainital.ac.in
Research Associate
Dr. Diksha Tiwari
Designation: Research Associate
Discipline: GIS & Remote Sensing Applications in Urban Studies, Environment Monitoring and Disaster Studies; Hazard-Risk and Resilience; Climate Change & Extreme Events; Geospatial Data Analysis Read more
Email Id: diksha25geo@gmail.com
Senior Project Associate
Dr. Pushpa Kewlani
Designation: Senior Project Associate
Discipline: Biotechnology
Email Id: pkewlani0@gmail.com
Senior Project Associate
Mr. Vibhash Dhyani
Designation: Senior Project Associate
Discipline: Plant Tissue Culture, In vitro Plant Secondary Metabolite Production, Stress Physiology, Hydroponic farming Read more
Email Id: vibhashdhyani@gmail.com
Senior Project Associate
Mr. Deep Chandra Tiwari
Designation: Senior Project Associate
Discipline: Forest ecology, Plant functional trait Read more
Email Id: tiwarideep037@gmail.com
Field Coordinator
Mr. Narendra Singh Parihar
Designation: Field Coordinator
Discipline: Biotechnology(Medicinal Plants Conservation & Cultivation) Read more
Email Id: naruparihar123@gmail.com
Research Officer -ESG
Mr. Sachin Uniyal
Designation: Research Officer -ESG
Discipline: Technology, Society and development.
Email Id: uniyalchamba.eesd@gmail.com
Project Associate
Mr. Basant Singh
Designation: Project Associate
Discipline: Natural Product Chemistry, Extraction Process Optimization, Adsorption-Desorption Kinetics Read more
Email Id: basantsingh481@gmail.com
Senior Project Associate
Mr. Biswarup Bhattacharya
Designation: Senior Project Associate
Discipline: Remote Sensing and GIS, Carbon Dynamics and Pollution Read more
Email Id: biswarupdhmk@gmail.com
Senior Project Associate
Dr. Sheetal Rana
Designation: Senior Project Associate
Discipline: Environmental Science
Email Id: sheetalrana4@gmail.com
Junior Project Fellow
Ms. Pooja Negi
Designation: Junior Project Fellow
Discipline: Botany
Email Id: negipoojaalm98@gmail.com
Project Associate
Mr. Prakash Singh
Designation: Project Associate
Discipline: Botany (Life Sciences), Plant Tissue Culture Read more
Email Id: prakash.bisht1010@gmail.com
Junior Research Fellow
Mr. Anil Sharma
Designation: Junior Research Fellow
Discipline: Environmental Science
Email Id: sharmaanil2192@gmail.com
Project Associate
Ms. Anshu Rana
Designation: Project Associate
Discipline: Remote Sensing and GIS
Email Id: anshurana457@gmail.com
Project Associate
Dr. Bhawna Negi
Designation: Project Associate
Discipline: Botany
Email Id: negibhawna20@gmail.com
Project Associate
Mr. Saurabh Pandey
Designation: Project Associate
Discipline: Environmental Science & GIS
Email Id: pandeysaurbh223344@gmail.com
Junior Project Fellow
Ms. Haripriya
Designation: Junior Project Fellow
Discipline: Forestry
Email Id: haripriya021998@gmail.com
Project Associate
Ms. Kalpana Rautela
Designation: Project Associate
Discipline: Botany
Email Id: kalpnarautela@gmail.com
Junior Research Fellow
Ms. Priyanka Goswami
Designation: Junior Research Fellow
Discipline: Environmental Science
Email Id: priyankagoswami9627@gmail.com
Junior Project Fellow
Ms. Prashasti Sah
Designation: Junior Project Fellow
Discipline: Remote Sensing & GIS
Email Id: prashastigeomatics@gmail.com
Junior Project Fellow
Ms. Jyotshna Negi
Designation: Junior Project Fellow
Discipline: Forestry
Email Id: cosmicnebulae01@gmail.com
Junior Project Fellow
Mr. Abhinav Karma
Designation: Junior Project Fellow
Discipline: Zoology
Email Id: kaparwalabhinav21@gmail.com
Junior Research Fellow
Mr. Jitender Singh
Designation: Junior Research Fellow
Discipline: Forestry
Email Id: sjsinghjitender@gmail.com
Junior Research Fellow
Ms. Parnika Gupta
Designation: Junior Research Fellow
Discipline: Environment Management
Email Id: parnikagupta26@gmail.com
Junior Project Fellow
Ms. Kanishka Rautela
Designation: Junior Project Fellow
Discipline: Environmental Science
Email Id: kanishkarautela18@gmail.com
Junior Project Fellow
Ms. Kavita Bisht
Designation: Junior Project Fellow
Discipline: Botany
Email Id: kavitakabbubisht12@gmail.com
Junior Project Fellow
Mr. Yogendra Yadav
Designation: Junior Project Fellow
Discipline: Environment Science (Env. Technology)
Email Id: yogendraenviro@gmail.com
Junior Project Fellow
Ms. Nisha Bisht
Designation: Junior Project Fellow
Discipline: Environment Science
Email Id: nisha.bisht986@gmail.com
Junior Project Fellow
Mr. Kailash Chandra Joshi
Designation: Junior Project Fellow
Discipline: Forestry
Email Id: joshikc2308@gmail.com
Junior Project Fellow
Mr. Ashutosh Kumar
Designation: Junior Project Fellow
Discipline: Forest Ecology and Environment
Email Id: ashutoshfri07@gmail.com
Project Associate
Ms. Gunjan Bhakuni
Designation: Project Associate
Discipline: Zoology
Email Id: bhakunigunjan122@gmail.com
Project Associate
Mr. Rakshat Bonyal
Designation: Project Associate
Discipline: Forest Ecology and Environment
Email Id: underofficerrakshat@gmail.com
Young Professional
Mrs. Manisha Bisht
Designation: Young Professional
Discipline: Forestry
Email Id: bisht.manisha2001@gmail.com
Project Associate
Mr. Kamal Singh Rawat
Designation: Project Associate
Discipline: Botany
Email Id: rawatkamal757@gmail.com
Junior Research Fellow
Ms. Shriya Adhikari
Designation: Junior Research Fellow
Discipline: Forest Biotechnology
Email Id: adhikari.shriya@gmail.com
Technical Assistant
Ms. Lovely Sharma
Designation: Technical Assistant
Discipline: Botany
Email Id: lovely745605@gmail.com
Data Entry Operator
Mr. Manoj Singh Mehta
Designation: Data Entry Operator
Discipline: Graduation
Email Id: mehtamanu007@gmail.com
Data Entry Operator
Mr. Saurav Mehra
Designation: Data Entry Operator
Discipline: Graduation
Email Id: sauravmehra33@gmail.com
Data Entry Operator
Ms. Neeta Bhandari
Designation: Data Entry Operator
Discipline: Office management
Email Id: neetabhandarialmora@gmail.com
Data Entry Operator
Mr. Deepak Negi
Designation: Data Entry Operator
Discipline: M.Com
Email Id: singnegi2018@gmail.com
Lab/Field Assistant
Mr. Bhuwanesh Kandpal
Designation: Lab/Field Assistant
Discipline: MBA
Email Id: bhuwaneshkandpal@gmail.com
Lab/Field Assistant
Mr. Mamun Miah
Designation: Lab/Field Assistant
Discipline: Botany
Email Id: aslammamun623@gmail.com
Lab/Field Assistant
Mr. Narendra Singh Bisht
Designation: Lab/Field Assistant
Discipline: Diploma in Electronics
Email Id: nakulbisht643@gmail.com
Lab/Field Assistant
Mr. Lalit Tiwari
Designation: Lab/Field Assistant
Discipline: M.Com
Email Id: lalittiwari859@gmail.com
Lab/Field Assistant
Mr. Munna Ram
Designation: Lab/Field Assistant
Discipline: B.A.
Email Id: munnatamta92@gmail.com
Lab/Field Assistant
Mr. Kamal Singh Bisht
Designation: Lab/Field Assistant
Discipline: Intermediate
Email Id: kamalbisht522001@gmail.com
Field Assistant
Ms. Nikita Mehta
Designation: Field Assistant
Discipline: Diploma in CS
Email Id: mehtanikita182@gmail.com
Services
Medicinal plant nursery and herbal garden "Surya-Kunj" Nursery
Ph.D guidance/Internship/Dissertation
Faculty of CBCM provide guidance to young researchers for Ph.D. work and also mentor post graduate/graduate students for internship/dissertation
Tissue Culture Lab
Centre has a one of plant propagation’s “Tissue culture” facility which is being utilized for mass propagation of threatened and important plant is being carried out for raising quality medicinal plants.
Laboratory
Provide three laboratory access (Nodal Networking facilites lab, Analytical laboratory,Soil laboratory, Plant assesment laboratory) free to local students and researchers from partner organizations/ local stakeholders.
Advisory Services
Advisory services are provided to local partner organizations/ stakeholders on various environmental aspects.
Nature Interpretation & Learning Centre (NILC)
Nature Interpretation and Learning Centre (NILC) have been established with an aim to promote conservation awareness and education among different stakeholder groups, especially, students, teachers, farmers, government and non-government officials, citizen scientist and other visitors.
Major Achievements
Conservation of Biodiversity & Livelihood Enhancement
Conservation of threatened and high value medicinal plants is one of the major initiatives undertaken by the Institute for promoting their cultivation and harnessing potential in right perspectives. A cluster based approach is initiated for cultivation of medicinal plants in the Jyoli, Bamnigad, Khoont, Dhamas villages of Almora district, and Chaudas valley Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand. Under this initiative, the Institute is succeeded in motivating 200 farmers' families for cultivation of different multipurpose and threatened medicinal plant species in 150 nali land. Institute also initiate the certification of cultivated MAPs produced under the VCSMPP scheme of the Quality Council of India, New Delhi, and establishing buyback arrangements with Government/Non-Government agencies to sell the produce at a better price. Synergy also developed with the government agencies to help the inhabitants incorporate medicinal plant cultivation into the ongoing schemes and take advantage of it for improving their livelihood.
Propagation Packages of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (MAPs)
Standardization and development of propagation packages (Plant Tissue Culture, Vegetative Propagation Technique, and Seed germination) of about 78 high value Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (MAPs).
Establishment of High-Altitude Germplasm repositories
Total 15 high-value Himalayan species maintained at Sri Narayan Ashram, Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand.
Projects
Ongoing
Promoting medicinal plant cultivation for conservation and livelihood upliftment of rural people in Hawalbagh and Takula Blocks of District Almora, Uttarakhand
Strengthening the agri-horticulture systems for the socio-economic development of the rural communities in the Western Himalaya
Proposal for Preparation of Chapter IV of India's Biennial Transparency Report-1 and Chapter III of Fourth National Communication to UNFCCC : "Impacts, Vulnerability and Adaption for the Himalayan Ecosystem focusing on plant biodiversity"
Ecosystem functioning and services of Himalayan temperate forest under Anthropogenic Change : A Plant functional trait based evaluation
Creation of an Integrated Database of the Himalayan Biodiversity for Mainstreaming in Policy to meet National Commitments
Promoting Restoration Programmes on Degraded Lands through Medicinally Important Species – A Participatory Approac
‘Forest Resources and Plant Biodiversity’ Task force-3 (phase-II) under National Mission for Sustaining the Himalayan Ecosystem (NMSHE)
Development and Implementation of Working Frameworks for Climate Resilient Village; An Approach for Integrated Sustainable Rural Development
Completed
Timberline on Altitudinal Gradient Ecology of Himalayas, and Human Use Sustenance in a Warming Climate.
Creating a Genomics Plat from for Apple Research in India-Phase-II.
Mainstreaming landscape approach for Biodiversity Conservation Livelihood and Ecosystem Health in Indian part of Kailas sacred Landscape
Promoting Conservation of threat med plant species in west Himalayan region-A Participatory approach
Hyper spectral Imaging for sharper definitions of Himalayan Ecosystems and its high value plant species under climate uncertainties
Secure Himalaya Project (Under UNDP)
Assessing Climate change Impacts on Floristic Diversity of alpine Regions in West Himalaya.
Ex-situ conservation and development of gene bank of commercially important threatened medicinal plants in the high altitude areas, Himachal Pradesh.”
Returning Taxus to the Forests and the People: a study in Shimla and Kullu Districts of the Indian Himalaya Region
Breeding and genetic improvement of Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) for industrial and medicinal purposes
Up gradation and renovation of existing NLC at GBPINIHED and Arboretum at Sikkim regional centre
Assessing Climate Change Impacts of Floristic Diversity of Alpine Regions in West Himalaya”
Breeding and genetic improvement of Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) for industrial and medicinal purpose
NMHS-Himalaya Alpine Biodiversity Characterization and information System-Network
Journal Publications
Hydroponic culture improves growth and secondary metabolite production in Rheum tibeticum, a near threatened species from the Ladakh Trans-Himalayan region of India
Plant Biosystem, 2025
Morphological, physiological and phytochemical variability in Cinnamomum tamala cultivated in two different community lands in Almora district, uttarakhand, India
Discover Plants, 2025
Assessment of Morphology, Ecology, and Distribution Pattern of Malaxis muscifera (Lindl.) Kuntze in Western Himalaya
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 2025
Ethno-medicinal uses, ecology, phytochemistry, biological activities, and conservation approaches for Himalayan Rhubarb species
Natural Product Research, 2025
Exploring the nutraceutical potential of soybean genotypes of Uttarakhand: implications for the mainstreaming of wild soybean
Sustainable Food Systems, 2024
Enhancing tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) yield and nutrition quality through hydroponic cultivation with treated wastewater
Food Chemistry, 2024
Nutritional attributes of traditional and commercial apple cultivars growing in West Himalaya, India
Journal of Food Science and Technology, 2024
Deciphering the morphological, phytochemical, genetic diversity, and niche distribution of Allium stracheyi Baker (Amaryllidaceae): An economically important culinary herb of Western Himalaya, India
South African Journal of Botany, 2024
Diversity, distribution and need of urgent conservation of endemic plants in Himalaya
Biodiversity and Conservation, 2024
Genetic diversity assessment in medicinal herb Swertia Speciosa (Wall.Ex.D.Don) of higher himalayan region
Vegetos , 2024
Distribution, Chemical Constituents and Biological Properties of Genus Malaxis
Chemistry & Biodiversity, 2024
Effect of different extraction solvents on bioactive phenolics and antioxidant potential of Illicium griffithii fruit
Journal of Applied Research on Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, 2024
Elevation gradients alter vegetation attributes in mountain ecosystems of eastern Himalaya, India
Frontiers in Forests and Global Change, 2024
Elevation determines the productivity of large cardamom (Amomum subulatum Roxb.) cultivars in Sikkim Himalaya
Scientific Reports, 2023
Elicitor-induced phytochemicals production in Berberis lycium Royle
Industrial Crops and Products, 2023
Comparative assessment of morphological, physiological and phytochemical attributes of cultivated Valeriana jatamansi Jones in Uttarakhand, West Himalaya
Plant Physiology and Biochemistry , 2023
Morphological, Nutritional, Chemical and Antioxidant Potential of Mahonia Jaunsarensis Ahrendt Fruit: A Narrow Endemic Wild Edible Species of Western Himalaya
International Journal of Fruit Science, 2023
Antioxidant Properties and Polyphenolics of Berberis Lycium: An Unexplored Wild Edible Fruit Species of Himalaya
National Academy Science Letters , 2023
Pharmacological and phytochemical potential of Rubus ellipticus : a wild edible with multiple health benefits
Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 2022
Land restoration in the Himalayan Region: Steps towards biosphere integrity
Land Use Policy, 2022
Conservation Priority Index of species, communities, and habitats for biodiversity conservation and their management planning: A case study in Gulmarg Wildlife Sanctuary, Kashmir Himalaya
Frontiers in Forests and Global Change, 2022
Scientific research in the Himalaya: Current state of knowledge, funding paradigm and policy implications
Environmental Science & Policy, 2022
Assessment of genetic diversity, population structure and phytochemical variations in Polygonatum cirrhifolium (Wall.) Royle: an endangered medicinal herb
Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution, 2022
Genetic variations and population level admixture assessment for conservation planning of endangered Zanthoxylum armatum DC. in Western Himalaya
Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution, 2022
Maling bamboo (Yushania maling) overdominance alters forest structure and composition in Khangchendzonga landscape, Eastern Himalaya
Scientific Reports, 2022
Mammalian Research, Diversity and Conservation in the Far Eastern Himalayan Landscape: A Review
Global Ecology and Conservation, 2022
Key roles for the freezing line and disturbance in driving the low plant species richness of temperate regions
Global Ecology and Biogeography, 2021
Process optimization and bioactive compounds quantification from Dactylorhiza hatagirea tuber for alleviating glycemic and oxidative stress
Journal of Applied Research on Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, 2021
Tree biomass and carbon stock assessment of subtropical and temperate forests in the Central Himalaya, India
Trees, Forests and People, 2021
Optimized extraction of polyphenolic antioxidants from the leaves of Himalayan Oak species
PLOS ONE, 2021
Influence of environmental factors on tree species diversity and composition in the Indian western Himalaya
Forest Ecology and Management, 2021
Temporal changes in Oak forests over last three decades in western Himalaya, India
Trees, Forests and People, 2021
Morphological, phytochemical and genetic diversity of threatened Polygonatum verticillatum (L.) All. populations of different altitudes and habitat types in Himalayan region
Physiology and Molecular Biology of Plants, 2021
Predicting the distributional range shifts of Rhizocarpon geographicum (L.) DC. in Indian Himalayan Region under future climate scenarios
Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2021
Predicting the current and future suitable habitat distribution of the medicinal tree Oroxylum indicum (L.) Kurz in India
Journal of Applied Research on Medicinal and Aromatic Plants , 2021
A Review of Two Decades of Conservation Efforts on Tigers, Co-Predators and Prey at the Junction of Three Global Biodiversity Hotspots in the Transboundary Far-Eastern Himalayan Landscape
Animals, 2021
Ageratina adenophora and Lantana camara in Kailash Sacred Landscape, India: Current distribution and future climatic scenarios through modeling
PLOS ONE, 2021
Scoping the Need of Mainstreaming Indigenous Knowledge for Sustainable Use of Bioresources in the Indian Himalayan Region
Environmental Management, 2021
Spatial forest vulnerability profile of major forest types in Indian Western Himalaya
Forest Ecology and Management, 2021
Ecological condition and management status of Community Forests in Indian western Himalaya
Elsevier , 2021
Changing Outlook on Harnessing Biodiversity Values – A Special Focus on Indian Himalaya
Journal of Graphic Era University, 2021
Population status, threats, and conservation options of the orchid Dactylorhiza hatagirea in Indian Western Himalaya
Regional Environmental Change, 2021
Soil nutrients concentration along altitudinal gradients in Indian Western Himalaya
Scandinavian Journal of Forest Research, 2021
Phytosociological and niche distribution study of Paris polyphylla smith, an important medicinal herb of Indian Himalayan region
Tropical Ecology, 2021
Climate Change Observations of Indigenous Communities in the Indian Himalaya
Weather, Climate, and Society, 2021
200 Years of Research on Himalayan Biodiversity: Trends, Gaps, and Policy Implications
Frontiers in Ecology & Evolution, 2021
Optimized microwave assisted extraction (MAE) of alkaloids and polyphenols from Berberis roots using multiple-component analysis
Scientific Reports, 2020
Essential oil composition, phenolics and antioxidant activities of Valeriana jatamansi at different phenological stages
Plant Biosystems, 2020
Diabetes and plant-derived natural products: From ethnopharmacological approaches to their potential for modern drug discovery and development
Phytotherapy Research, 2020
Activities
Visit
Dr. Sanjeev Bucher (Senior Intervention Manager – Springs, ICIMOD, Nepal) visited the Institute's Head Quarter (Almora) and the project pilot site at Bisra village(Almora) to review and evaluate the activities under the ICIMOD's HIREAP Project. Read more ( 28th Aug 2025 -29th Aug 2025)
Plantation
A plantation drive was undertaken in Bisra village (Almora) with the active involvement of local villagers, as part of the HI-REAP (ICIMOD) Project on Springshed Management. Read more ( 16th Jul 2025)
International Day for Biological Diversity-2025
To commemorate the International Day for Biological Diversity 2025, Centre for Biodiversity Conservation and Management of Institute organized a daylong program under the current year theme: 'Harmony with Nature and Sustainable Development' Read more ( 22nd May 2025)
Visit
Visit of Shri Pankaj Yadav, Chief General Manager, NABARD to review the NABARD-funded project for promoting the cultivation of medicinal plants in Almora's Hawalbagh Block. Read more ( 17th Dec 2024)
वन्यजीव सप्ताह
संस्थान द्वारा वन्यजीव सप्ताह (2 - 8 Oct 2024) के अंतर्गत बिनसर वन्य जीव अभ्यारण्य तथा धौलछीना में किया गया प्रकृति भ्रमण एवं जागरूकता कार्यक्रम Read more ( 5th Oct 2024)
Consultation Workshop
In collaboration with ICIMOD, Institute organized a Consultation Workshop on Economic Valuation of Spring-shed Management in Indian Himalayan Region: Assessing effectiveness for restoration and enhancing climate resilience Read more ( 6th Aug 2024 -8th Aug 2024)
International Day for Biodiversity 2024
Centre for Biodiversity Conservation and Management (CBCM) of the Institute organized exposure visits, interactive sessions and several competitions to celebrate International Day for Biodiversity 2024 Read more ( 22nd May 2024)
Seminar
संस्थान द्वारा राष्ट्रीय महिला आयोग द्वारा अनुसंधानित एवं दर्पण समिति अल्मोड़ा के सहयोग से "मोटे अनाज के माध्यम से महिलाओं के स्वास्थ्य को सशक्त बनाना: पोषण से संबंधित लाभ और सतत समाधान की खोज" पर एक-दिवसीय सेमिनार आयोजन किया गया Read more ( 6th Dec 2023)
Workshop
Centre for Biodiversity Conservation and Management of the Institute organized a Workshop on Forest-based Resources and Livelihood Options ( 3rd Nov 2022)
Wildlife Week
On the occasion of 68th National Wildlife Week, Institute organized a series of events among students & teachers at Jyoli, SSJ University (Almora), Gangolihaat, Digtoli (Pithoragarh) Read more ( 2nd Oct 2022 -8th Oct 2022)
Lecture
Institute organized 1st Popular Lecture to honour the contribution of Dr. Uppeandra Dhar, Former Director, GBPNIHE ( 3rd Aug 2022)
Workshop
Centre for Biodiversity Conservation & Management of the Institute organized a programme on Water quality- health consequence and Entrepreneurship Development at Pithoragarh Read more ( 25th May 2022 -26th May 2022)
IBD-2022
Celebration of International Biodiversity day with students of Baram Inter College at Pithoragarh ( 23rd May 2022)
Training
Organization of Three Months Technician Development Programme for Entry Level Jobs in Technical Cadre Under Skill Vigyan Program ( 10th Jan 2022 -31st Mar 2022)
Webinar
Webinar on Identification of potential Himalayan plants for value chain development ( 30th Jun 2021)
Webinar
Webinar on Promoting conservation education : Birds and Butterflies ( 30th Jun 2021)
Webinar
Webinar on Himalayan Biodiversity and Future Solutions as a celebration of International Day for Biological Diversity 2021 ( 22nd May 2021)
Webinar
3 Day Webinar on Reorienting resource persons for promoting conservation education in Indian Himalayan region by Centre for Biodiversity Conservation and Management of the Institute Read more ( 23rd Mar 2021 -25th Mar 2021)
Webinar
Institute in collaboration with Rung Kalyan Sanstha and ICIMOD(Nepal) organized a webinar on on "Cultural Heritage of KSL-India with special focus on Rung community" Read more ( 6th Feb 2021)
Webinar
In collaboration with ICIMOD(Nepal), Institute organized a webinar on "Trans-boundary forum on Biodiversity Management" ( 29th Dec 2020)
Contact Us
Dr. I.D. Bhatt
Centre of Biodiversity Conservation & Management
G.B. Pant National Institute of Himalayan Environment
Kosi-Katarmal, Almora-263 643, Uttarakhand, India
(Code: +91-5962) 241041, 241154
bhatt_id@rediffmail.com
Garhwal Regional Centre
Upper Bhaktiyana, Srinagar, Garhwal-246 174
Uttarakhand, India
Himachal Regional Centre
Mohal, Kullu - 175126
Himachal Pradesh, India
Sikkim Regional Centre
Post Box: 24, Gangtok, East Sikkim - 737 101
Sikkim, India
North-East Regional Centre
Chandranagar (Near Neni Hyundai Service), Itanagar - 791113
Arunachal Pradesh, India
Mountain Divison
MoEF&CC, Indira Paryavaran Bhavan, Jor Bagh Road, New Delhi - 110 003
India
Ladakh Regional Centre
Ruthpa House, Near Islamia Public School, Dihar Road - Leh 194101
Ladakh(UT), India