Conserve
The Foundation is dedicated to conserving the natural heritage of Northeast India and Central Indian states like Chhattisgarh. By bringing together stakeholders from diverse backgrounds, we aim to foster deliberations, share experiences, and propose viable solutions to the unique environmental challenges faced by these regions.
Promote
The Foundation is dedicated to conserving the natural heritage of Northeast India and Central Indian states like Chhattisgarh. By bringing together stakeholders from diverse backgrounds, we aim to foster deliberations, share experiences, and propose viable solutions to the unique environmental challenges faced by these regions.
Empower
We strive to empower individuals from all strata of society in Northeast India and Central Indian states like Chhattisgarh. By organizing technical sessions, development programs, and awareness campaigns, we aim to enhance knowledge, skills, and awareness across these regions, fostering a more informed and capable community.
About Vibgyor N.E. Foundation
Since 2016, Vibgyor N.E. Foundation has been at the forefront of promoting sustainable development and environmental conservation across Northeast India and Chhattisgarh. We have successfully conducted eight editions of the Northeast Green Summit in collaboration with UN Environment, addressing regional environmental challenges and fostering community empowerment. Initiated at the North Eastern Hill University’s Tura Campus, the Summit has expanded to address a wide range of emerging areas, from climate change to green biotechnology, involving stakeholders from BIMSTEC nations.
Northeast Green Summit
Art, Music, Brainstorming on Environment
In 2016, the Foundation proudly organized the inaugural Northeast Green Summit, marking a significant milestone as the first initiative of its kind in Northeastern India. This Summit was dedicated to fostering sustainable development in the region through an integrated approach, bringing together stakeholders from various sectors to deliberate and collaborate.
Chhattisgarh Green Summit
Vibgyor NE Foundation in association with Chhattisgarh Forest & Climate Change Department, NIT Raipur, Amity University, Chhattisgarh and Prajna Pravah hosted the 1st edition of Chhattisgarh Green Summit at Pt. Deendayal Upadhyay Auditorium, Raipur. The Summit’s theme was “Environment Protection & Promotion in Lok Tradition”.
Established in Hailakandi, Assam, in collaboration with IIT Guwahati, the BRC project aims to develop high-value products from indigenous plants, promoting bio-entrepreneurship, and positively impacting the local economy. Sponsored by the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, the project focuses on producing powder, flake, and liquid products, and providing training to foster entrepreneurship.
INKING SUSTAINABILITY COALITIONS
VIBGYOR NE FOUNDATION has inked MoUs with the Indian Army, the Rain Forest Research Institute, Jorhat and IIT Guwahati amongst others to further its sustainable development agenda.
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between (RFRI), Jorhat, an autonomous body under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India and Vibgyor North East Foundation to jointly conduct various projects of forestry and environment with special emphasis on training and extension activities. The collaboration between the two parties will contribute towards the utilization of forestry resources for sustainable development. Particularly, the Foundation will carry out joint activities with the Extension Division viz, organizing workshop, seminars, conferences, training programmes, etc.
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IITG) and Vibgyor North East Foundation to jointly conduct various projects of rural sectors with special emphasis on training, extension and research activities. This collaboration will contribute towards the Indian rural sector as well as to international research in Appropriate Technology for sustainable development. Particularly, the foundation will carry out joint activities with School of Agro and Rural Technology in organizing workshops, seminars, conferences, training programs and submitting & executing various developmental projects.
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been made between 134 Infantry Battalion Territorial Army (Ecological) Assam and Vibgyor North East Foundation to jointly conduct various projects of afforestation with additional emphasis on watershed management, soil conservation, preservation and conservation of flora & fauna, social forestry, community outreach and mass awareness programmes and propagation of medicinal plants & herbs. The collaboration will boost afforestation efforts as well as bio-diversity and environmental management for sustainable development.
Our Focus Areas
Disaster Management
Regional Value chain for Agri-Horti & Medicinal plants
Sustainable Development Goals
Green Skills
Sustainable Technologies
Bio-Entrepreneurship
Harnessing Economic Potential of Eco Services
Bio-Economy
Energy & Habitat for Future
On Ground
Progress of Vibgyor N.E. Foundation over the years.
EMPOWERING SURRENDERED REBELS
Training session for surrendered rebels and villagers of Garo Hills done by the Foundation in collaboration with North Eastern Regional Agricultural Marketing Corporation Ltd (NERAMAC) under Ministry of Food Processing and Indian Institute of Crop Processing Technology (IICPT).
Awareness and Training Programme on Herbal Medicine at Bosco Reach Out Agri – Training Centre, Joropara – Bajengdoba, Meghalaya.
This was conducted by Vibgyor NE Foundation. During the training programme, there were altogether 30 participants.
Seminar on “Skilling Northeast India’s Tribals: Food processing, Handicrafts, Handlooms and the scope of other Green Activities” was organized by Vibgyor Media Solutions in collaboration with Vibgyor N.E. Foundation to promote and protect various sustainable livelihood options and associated skills for the indigenous people of the region.
A Technical Session on “RESPONSIBLE TOURISM IN NORTHEAST: CHARTING THE FUTURE” was organized as part of the Northeast Green Summit , where the Chair of the session, Rashmi Verma, Former Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, underlined the potential of the tourism sector to contribute to economic growth of the region.
Vibgyor NE Foundation in collaboration with Kokuyo Camlin organized a 3-day waste-to-wealth craft workshop while trying to focus on preservation of biodiversity and environment. Also organised a cultural programme, Rhythm of the Hills, where an indigenous Bodo girls band, Sifung Harimu Afad from Assam‘s Rowmari along with few other indigenous cultural groups staged their performances.
The Foundation along with Eco Vansh, conducted 2-day nature walk in the Inner line Reserve forests in the Dholai Range, where various group of nature enthusiasts from all age groups and discipline took part. The aim of Nature Walk was nature exploration, awareness and conservation of eco system.
IIT GUWAHATI
VIBGYOR NE FOUNDATION in collaboration with IIT Guwahati organized an international seminar on “Challenges & Opportunities of Medicinal Plant Based Industries in BIMSTEC Countries” at IIT Guwahati, Assam from August 26-27, 2022.
SHOWCASING INDIGENOUS CULTURE
Vibgyor N.E. Foundation, in collaboration with the Department of Environment and Forest, Government of Arunachal Pradesh, and supported by United Nations Environment, organized the 8th Northeast Green Summit at the Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly, Itanagar. The Summit focused on “Resetting Earth: Inching Towards Net-Zero Emission Region.”
CHHATTISGARH GREEN SUMMIT
The inaugural edition of the Chhattisgarh Green Summit, organized by Vibgyor N.E. Foundation in association with the Chhattisgarh Forest & Climate Change Department, NIT Raipur, Amity University, Chhattisgarh, and Prajna Pravah, was held at the Pt. Deendayal Upadhyay Auditorium in Raipur. The Summit focused on “Environmental Protection and Promotion in Lok (Indigenous) Tradition.”
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SPEAKERS
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SESSIONS & SUB-SESSIONS
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Northeast Green Summit
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SHRI NAVEEN VERMA, IAS (RTD)
It's a great honour and I felt very privileged to have
participated in the first ever Northeast Green Summit presented by Vibgyor NE Foundation. I must thank the organisers as they have been working very positively since the inception of the idea of this
Summit
PADMASHRI JADAV PAYENG
I am thankful to the organisers for this wonderful initiative - in fact, I am personally associated with this Summit since its inception as our goals are similar.
My forest is one of the biggest houses where all animals can live. If 700 crore people plant one tree each every day, than it will help to change the climate conditions, otherwise we will have to face trouble in
the future.
SHRI PRASHANT SRINIVAS
Northeast Green Summit is doing a yeoman service to sustainable and equitable development of the ecologically sensitive region. The introspection and heightened consciousness which the summit is creating towards a holistic development is truly note worthy.
SHRI ASHWINI KUMAR CHOUBEY
Vibgyor NE Foundation has been able to
generate a sea of knowledge in course of its six editions and it was an educative experience for me to be participating at the Summit.
SHRI A.K.M.HARUNER RASHID
The Northeast Green Summit is a wonderful experience. There is no alternative to preserving the gifts of nature in leading healthy, wealthy & joyful lives. The summit has conveyed the same message to us.
SHRI ATUL BAGAI
Vibgyor NE Foundation initiated the Northeast Green Summit, a few years back, is an initiative that is so very important for a region like Northeast India. It's the largest of its kind in the Northeast and is an example that should be scaled up for the sake of not only Northeast but the whole world.
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