Department of Botany and Zoology, NSS Unit in collaboration with IBT, IIC and UNESCO - NER organise International Day of Biodiversity on 22-05-2026 at Digital Classroom from 01.00 pm onwards. A total of 92 students were participated in the program.
Report on International day of biological diversity, 2026
Theme: Acting locally for global impact.
Organized by: Department of Botany and Zoology, NSS unit in collaboration with IBT-Hub and IIC, Namrup College, UNESCO – RC, NER, India.
Date: 22 May 2026
Venue: Smart classroom, Namrup College
Objectives of the program:
To create awareness about the importance of biological diversity.
To acquaint the students, the need to conserve nature for sustainable future.
To spread awareness and encourage positive action towards environmental conservation.
To apprise the audience about Parthenium hysterophorus: an invasive threat to biodiversity and human health.
Program details:
The awareness program commenced at around 1 pm in the smart classroom. Followed by seating of the dignitaries, the principal of Namrup college addressed the gathering and delivered the welcome speech which motivated the students to understand the importance of protecting biodiversity and preserving nature.
Special lecture and quiz by keynote speaker:
Dr. Jayanta Sonowal, IQAC coordinator and HOD, department of Botany delivered a special lecture on the topic, “Parthenium hysterophorus: An Invasive Threat to Biodiversity and Human Health” aimed to create awareness on biodiversity and conservation. He explained the antibiosis of this invasive species and its adverse effect on human health and local biodiversity. Emphasizing on this year’s theme, “Acting locally for global impact”, he motivated the students for their active participation in eradication of the said invasive weed from nearby localities of Namrup college. This noble initiative of annihilation was pioneered last year on this same day and also during Seva-hi-Samarpan: Seva Saptah (17-23 September, 2025). A small quiz was also conducted in between lectures to retain the attention of the students throughout the entire session.
Outcome of the program:
The awareness program successfully fulfilled all the objectives mentioned above. The special lecture and quiz helped the students to understand the detrimental foray of Parthenium hysterophorus and its hostile effects on biodiversity. It also encouraged them to create awareness about this invasive weed among local masses and involve in community participation of eradicati
on of the same.
