— About Vibgyor
N.E. Foundation
Vibgyor
N.E. Foundation
Vibgyor N.E. Foundation: Our Journey So Far
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.
Key Initiatives:
- Northeast Green Summit: Developed a robust network of academia, practitioners, and entrepreneurs across the region. The Summit’s recommendations have influenced policy formation in the eight states of NER.
- Rural Bioresource Complex (RBC): Established in Hailakandi, Assam, in collaboration with IIT Guwahati, focusing on high-value plant products, promoting bio-entrepreneurship, and positively impacting the local economy.
- Borail Eco Camp: Promoted eco-tourism and indigenous culture in the Borail Wildlife Sanctuary, Assam.
- Chhattisgarh Green Summit: In 2024, we hosted the first edition in association with Chhattisgarh Forest & Climate Change Department, NIT Raipur, Amity University, Chhattisgarh, and Prajna Pravah. The Summit focused on “Environmental Protection and Promotion in Lok Tradition,” honouring six unsung heroes for their contributions to sustainability.
- Knowledge Exchange Platform: Created through international meets on medicinal plants at IIT Guwahati, generating a repository of edible herbs relevant to the Indo-Burma Biodiversity Hot Spot.
- Millet Mission: Initiated in the Barak Valley area of Assam to promote sustainable agriculture.
- Aranyani: The DocuFest: Launched during the 8th Northeast Green Summit, celebrating environmental documentary films and raising awareness about environmental issues.
Our collaboration with academic partners like North Eastern Hill University, IIT Guwahati, Botanical Survey of India, NIT Silchar, NIT Raipur, Rain Forest Research Institute, Amity University Chhattisgarh has resulted in the growth of a think tank supporting environmental protection, climate change and sustainable development. Vibgyor N.E. Foundation continues to unite stakeholders, celebrate cultural heritage, and promote a greener, more sustainable future.
Our Works
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.”