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The meeting reviewed project progress and State Annual Work Plans, with discussions on species monitoring, habitat restoration, capacity building and human–wildlife conflict mitigation. The deliberations helped identify key priorities and activities for the next phase of implementation.
#StakeholderMeeting #UNDP #GTF #WII
@moefcc @wii_india @GobindsagarBha1
@badola_ruchi @UNDP @UNDP_India @wildwithwolves
Two Technical Working Documents were released at WII, Dehradun, under the GoI–UNDP–GEF-7 project, focusing on habitat assessment, conservation, restoration and management priorities for fishing cats in Dudhwa and clouded leopards in the Pakke–Eaglenest landscape.
#StakeholderMeeting #UNDP #GTF #WII
@moefcc @wii_india @GobindsagarBha1
@badola_ruchi @UNDP @UNDP_India @wildwithwolves
The Wildlife Institute of India hosted a Stakeholder Planning Meeting under the GoI–UNDP–GEF-7 project on small wild cats and leopard conservation on 6 November 2026 at WII, Dehradun, bringing together representatives from MoEFCC, UNDP, GTF, and State Forest Departments.
#StakeholderMeeting #UNDP #GTF #WII
@moefcc @wii_india @GobindsagarBha1
@badola_ruchi @UNDP @UNDP_India @wildwithwolves
From pledges to everyday practice 🌱
The EIACP Programme Centre, in collaboration with the Wildlife Institute of India, organised a series of activities during 2–6 November to mark BRICS Sustainable Lifestyle Week 2026, translating Mission LiFE into collective action.
🌳 2 November | A Mission LiFE pledge and plantation drive under “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” were conducted in collaboration with ZSI-Dehradun and Graphic Era University. Both activities witnessed the active participation of 45 people, reinforcing the connection between individual responsibility and environmental conservation.
🌾 4 November | Under the Adopt Sustainable Food Systems theme, millet-based dishes were included in the menus at two guest houses and the hostel mess. An energy conservation drive also encouraged switching off non-essential lights in the Institute’s office and faculty residential sections.
💧 5 November | Water-use points were inspected for leaks and wastage to identify opportunities for water conservation. An e-waste collection drive encouraged responsible disposal and greater awareness of electronic waste management.
♻️ 6 November | A campus cleanliness drive brought together approximately 70 participants for waste collection and segregation, promoting shared responsibility for a cleaner campus and responsible waste management.
Together, these activities demonstrated how practical choices in food, energy, water and waste management can bring sustainable lifestyles into everyday institutional life.
@moefcc @wii_india @GobindsagarBha1 @EIACPIndia @wii_eiacp @CRamesh_WII @amarjeet_kaur10 @RuchiBadola2 @SACONCoimbatore
#MissionLiFE #BRICS #SustainableLifestyles #EkPedMaaKeNaam #CleanCampus
भारतीय वन्यजीव संस्थान, देहरादून में दिनांक 05 नवंबर 2026 को ‘हिंदी पखवाड़ा–2026’ का पुरस्कार वितरण समारोह हर्षोल्लास के साथ आयोजित किया गया। इस अवसर पर संस्थान के निदेशक महोदय ने विभिन्न हिंदी प्रतियोगिताओं के विजेताओं एवं सफल प्रतिभागियों को पुरस्कृत कर सम्मानित किया।
समारोह में ‘सरकारी कामकाज मूल रूप से हिंदी में करने हेतु प्रोत्साहन योजना वर्ष 2025–26’ के संयुक्त प्रथम पुरस्कार विजेता श्री मुथु वीरप्पन एवं श्री प्यार चंद असवाल को भी सम्मानित किया गया।
कार्यक्रम ने संस्थान में राजभाषा हिंदी के प्रचार-प्रसार, रचनात्मक अभिव्यक्ति एवं हिंदी में सरकारी कामकाज को प्रोत्साहित करने की प्रतिबद्धता को और सुदृढ़ किया।
सभी विजेताओं एवं प्रतिभागियों को हार्दिक बधाई एवं शुभकामनाएँ!
#HindiPakhwada2026 #RajbhashaHindi #HindiDiwas #WII #WildlifeInstituteOfIndia #OfficialLanguage
@moefcc @wii_india @GobindsagarBha1 @RuchiBadola2
🎬 MY LiFE ACTION — ONLINE REEL CAMPAIGN
Share your perspective on sustainable living through a short, original reel!
As part of BRICS Sustainable Lifestyle Week 2026, the EIACP Centre at the Wildlife Institute of India invites reels on any one of the seven themes of Mission LiFE:
💡 Save Energy
💧 Save Water
🥗 Adopt Sustainable Food Systems
🌿 Adopt Healthy Lifestyles
🛍️ Say No to Single-use Plastics
🔌 Reduce E-waste
♻️ Reduce Waste
Choose a theme and tell your story in your own way.
🏆 **Prizes for the top three reels**
📜 **Certificates of participation for all participants**
🗓️ **Submission deadline: 7 November 2026**
To participate, post your reel on Instagram, invite **@wii_eiacp ** as a collaborator, and submit your details and reel link through the Google Form.
🔗 Submission form: forms.gle/Zc15RD4YABVNYcgR6
Selected reels may be featured on WII-EIACP platforms with the creator’s permission and credit.
#MissionLiFE #BRICSforLiFE #Proplanetpeople #MyLiFEAction #SustainableLiving
@moefcc @wii_india @GobindsagarBha1 @EIACPIndia @wii_eiacp @CRamesh_WII @amarjeet_kaur10 @RuchiBadola2 @SACONCoimbatore
Lightning gaps: an under explored mangrove aspect!
Mangroves of Andaman are among the most dense and diverse ecosystems in South Asia, yet little is known about how plant communities respond to such natural disturbance.
This MSc dissertation study explored mangrove successional dynamics among the dense mangroves of Andaman Islands: authors.elsevier.com/c/1o2LQ… (Free access until 22 December 2026)
Do give it a read!
DOI: doi.org/10.1016/j.aquabot.20…
#EcologicalSuccession #Andaman #bluecarbon #Mangroves #Ecology #ForestEcology #AquaticBotany #WildlifeInstituteOfIndia #FirstPublication #Restoration #Wetlands
@moefcc @SACONCoimbatore @AndamanForests @The__Peru @AnoopRajSingh23 @nehrutp
🪲 Exploring the world of insects at ZSI, Dehradun!
On 2 November 2026, EIACP–Wildlife Institute of India, along with Dr. V. P. Uniyal( Professor, Graphic Era) and Ms. Vinita Sangela, accompanied students from Graphic Era University on an educational visit to the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), Dehradun.
The programme brought together 35 participants, who explored ZSI’s museums, with a special emphasis on the beetle laboratory.
Dr. Gaurav Sharma Scientist F (ZSI Dehradun)delivered a presentation on biodiversity conservation, highlighting the vital role of often-overlooked insects in maintaining ecosystem balance. Ms. Vinita Sangela, PhD Scholar at WII, shared insights into the ecology and distribution of tiger beetles.
🌱 Putting environmental awareness into practice, we also planted two trees and took the Mission LiFE pledge: a shared commitment to adopting environmentally responsible habits.
@moefcc @wii_india @GobindsagarBha1 @EIACPIndia @wii_eiacp @CRamesh_WII @amarjeet_kaur10 @RuchiBadola2 @SACONCoimbatore
#MissionLiFE #EIACP #WorldTigerBeetleDay #BiodiversityConservation #TigerBeetles
#publicationalert
New elevational limits of Himalayan mammals in eastern Sikkim, India
Our recent study documents 11 notable mammalian records, including five new elevational records and six first photographic records, highlighting the importance of eastern Sikkim as a high-altitude biodiversity hotspot in the Eastern Himalaya.
Read the full publication: doi.org/10.11609/jott.10709.…
@moefcc @wii_india @IndiaDST @rameshpandeyifs @GobindsagarBha1 @sikkimgovt @poojapant131995 , @gauravGone @Anuj_Bio
@iAmMSarswat @Vineet_Climate @SikkimENVISHub @gopigv
18 Participants | 🌍 11 Countries | 4 Weeks of Learning and Collaboration!
The Four-Week Certificate Course in Natural Heritage Management at @WII_C2C has successfully concluded! ✨
From insightful expert lectures and engaging classroom discussions to immersive field visits and cross-cultural exchanges, the course brought together diverse perspectives and experiences in natural heritage conservation.
During the valedictory session, Dr. Gobind Sagar Bhardwaj, Director, WII, and Dr. Ruchi Badola, Dean, WII, emphasised the importance of international collaboration in strengthening natural heritage conservation efforts worldwide. They also highlighted the lasting value of being part of a global alumni network that connects professionals and fosters collaboration across continents.
Four weeks may have come to an end, but the connections, shared knowledge and collaborations will continue beyond borders! 🌏
#NaturalHeritage #ITECCourse #CCNHM #GlobalLearning #CapacityBuilding
@moefcc @wii_india @SACONCoimbatore @MEAIndia @IndianDiplomacy @ITECNetwork @GobindsagarBha1 @sureshwii @nehrutp @UNESCO @ASIGoI @ICCROM @IUCN @ICOMOS
A cleanliness drive was organised across the various sections of Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun from 23/10/2026 to 27/10/2026
@moefcc @wii_india @GobindsagarBha1 @badola_ruchi @lifeofawild
#SwachhataHiSeva2026 #specialcampaign6
@wii_india concluded Wildlife Techniques, Species Recovery and Management Plan Exercises for IFS 2025-2027 Batch Probationers at @PannaTigerResrv , Madhya Pradesh.
Day 13 (30 October 2026): Almost two-weeks long intense exercises and exposures on various aspects of wildlife management enabled the probationers to gain firsthand and practical insights on the above. Though these were only indicative of nature, the Probationers could reflect on the learning and specific takeaway from the exercises. As this learning journey reaches its successful conclusion, heartfelt gratitude was extended by IGNFA Probationers and accompanying faculty members to Team Panna, WII researchers, field personnel and everyone who played an instrumental role in its execution. WII acknowledges IGNFA for its continued confidence and support. Best wishes to all IFS Probationers of the 2025–2027 batch for the remainder of their training and a fulfilling career dedicated to forest and wildlife conservation!.
#PannaTigerReserve #WildlifeConservation #FieldTraining #LandscapeManagement #IFSProbationers #WIIIndia #GreaterPannaLandscape
#PannaTigerReserve #WildlifeConservation #FieldTraining
#LandscapeManagement
@moefcc @IGNFA_GoI @wii_india @SACONCoimbatore @mpforestdept
@GobindsagarBha1 @kramesh95 @skg4wii
WII conducted Technique Tour for MSc Freshwater Ecology & Conservation course at Ramnagar Forest Division, Uttarakhand.
Learning beyond the classroom. Connecting science, rivers, and conservation in the field.
#FreshwaterEcology #Conservation #RiverEcology #RiverGeomorphology #FieldLearning #NaturalHistory #WildlifeConservation #NMCG #MinistryOfJalShakti
@wii_india
@moefcc
@GobindsagarBha1
@jajohny2013
@thegrassyfish
@TanveerA007786
@DoWRRDGR_MoJS
@AcSIR_India
#IntotheWild
Captive-bred Great Indian Bustards
@BustardProgram @moefcc @wii_india @ForestRajasthan @HoubaraFund
#ProjectGIB
#NationalCAMPA
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@wii_india conducts Wildlife Techniques, Species Recovery and Management Plan Exercises for IFS 2025-2027 Batch Probationers at @PannaTigerResrv , Madhya Pradesh.
Day 12 (29 October 2026): The management plan exercise focussed on Human Wildlife Interface activities. The probationers were given inputs on forensic investigation including simulation exercise, exposure to wildlife rescue equipment and captive elephant management. The probationers were then asked to undertake group exercise to develop habitat management and human wildlife interface planning process.
#PannaTigerReserve #WildlifeConservation #FieldTraining #LandscapeManagement #IFSProbationers #WIIIndia #GreaterPannaLandscape
#PannaTigerReserve #WildlifeConservation #FieldTraining
#LandscapeManagement
@moefcc @IGNFA_GoI @wii_india @WWFINDIA @SACONCoimbatore @mpforestdept
@GobindsagarBha1 @kramesh95 @skg4wii
