Dr Krishna Chowlu

Scientist @bsi_moefcc,@moefcc
#Arunachal Pradesh @Namsai #APRC @Itanagar @india

[Dr Krishna Chowlu @KChowlu]

Orchids of Namsai District
@KirenRijiju @ZingnuChau @ChownaMeinBJP @MyGovArunachal @bsi_moefcc @byadavbjp @moefcc @mygovindia @NatungMama

[BSI-APRC_Itanagar @BSI_APRC]

World Environment Day 2026 was celebrated with enduring bond between Mother nature & motherhood by planting a tree in honor of our mothers. It was graced by Guest Dr. Basar, Head of office & staff of BSI, APRC, Itanagar.
#Plant4Mother
#EkPedMaaKeNaam
#NowForClimate

[BSI-APRC_Itanagar @BSI_APRC]

A cleanliness drive was conducted on 3rd June 2026 under Swachhta Pakhwada 2026 at the office premises (Green house) of BSI, APRC, Itanagar. Head of Office, staff members and daily workers were actively participated in this event.

[BSI-APRC_Itanagar @BSI_APRC]

As part of World Environment Day 2026 celebrations, a Drawing Competition was organized at Zion School on 02.06.26 to create awareness among students. Head of Office & staff were attended the event.

#InspiredByNature #NowForClimate #Plant4Mother #EkPedMaaKeNaam

[Gajraj Corps - Indian Army @GajrajCorps_IA]

#GajrajCorps hosted a Military-Civil Fusion Seminar at Tezpur, aptly titled Sonitpur SAMVAD (Samanvay, Aatmanirbharta, Mansik Dridhta, Vishwas aur Vikas, Amritkaal ka Lakshya, Dhyeya Sarvopari) with an underlying theme of ‘Samoohik Prayas Se Rashtranirman’ keeping in mind ‘Rashtra Sarvopari’.

The seminar brought together senior representatives from State Administration & key Institutions, including Vice Chancellor, Tezpur Univ, IG SSB & IG Sonitpur Range, DFO, DIG Police, Chairman Bar Council & Municipality, Medical fraternity of Tezpur including management of private hospitals. Principal Skill Development Centre, Mangaldoi, ADC Tezpur & Missamari & other key stakeholders also joined to strengthen the civil-military synergy initiative.

The GOC, #GajrajCorps, addressed the august gathering & highlighted JAI — (Jointness, Aatmanirbharta & Innovation) — as the guiding framework for a secure, resilient & future-ready India towards #ViksitBharat2047. He also elucidated on various areas of synergy & convergence between stake holders to act in a time bound manner with achievable goals.

Furthering civil-military synergy, an MoU was signed between Lokopriya Gopinath Bordoloi Regional Institute of Mental Health & Army hospitals of @GajrajCorps_IA — to enhance holistic mental healthcare through clinical support, training, research & community outreach. A significant step towards mental health.

#SonitourSAMVAD
#NationBuilding
#CivilMilitarySynergy
#ViksitBharat2047

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[BSI-APRC_Itanagar @BSI_APRC]

A programme was organized on 12.05.2026 at BSI, APRC for the final presentation of dissertation work by four https://t.co/dQfa8EJpPG. students from Manipur University upon the successful completion of their 3-month dissertation programme under the supervision of Head of Office.

[BSI-APRC_Itanagar @BSI_APRC]

Hindi Karyashala Programme was conducted at Botanical Survey of India, APRC on 11.05.2026 under the chairmanship of Dr. Krishna Chowlu, Head of Office, and in the presence of Nominated Hindi Officer Dr. Devendra Kumar. The programme emphasized the promotion of official language.

[MoEF&CC @moefcc]

HMEFCC Shri @byadavbjp launched the official logo and website of the IBCA Summit Bharat 2026 today at Indira Paryavaran Bhawan, New Delhi.

The event was graced by Secretary, MoEFCC, Shri Tanmay Kumar, dignitaries from IBCA member countries, and senior MoEFCC officials.

A significant step towards global cooperation for big cat conservation!

#IBCASummit2026

[Bhupender Yadav @byadavbjp]

On June 1 and 2, under the aegis of International Big Cat Allaince, an initiative spearheaded by PM Shri @narendramodi ji, over 400 global stakeholders will deliberate on ways to bring big cat conservation into the mainstream of national development agendas.

🔗https://t.co/W7IjCXwE8t

[Bhupender Yadav @byadavbjp]

Launching the logo and website for the International Big Cat Alliance Summit 2026 https://t.co/FG47qK7tE7

[Bhupender Yadav @byadavbjp]

Symbolising unity and a shared responsibility towards big cat conservation, the International Big Cat Alliance Summit logo:

@IBCA_official

[BSI-APRC_Itanagar @BSI_APRC]

डॉ. अरविंद परिहार, वैज्ञानिक एवं नामित राजभाषा अधिकारी, @BSI_APRC @bsi_moefcc ने 23 मार्च 2026 को भारतीय प्राणी सर्वेक्षण, अरुणाचल प्रदेश क्षेत्रीय केंद्र ईटानगर द्वारा आयोजित एक दिवसीय हिंदी कार्यशाला में अतिथि वक्ता के रूप में व्याख्यान दिया।
#हिंदी #कार्यशाला #राजभाषा

[BSI-APRC_Itanagar @BSI_APRC]

@BSI_APRC celebrated Jal Mahotsav at its office campus with great enthusiasm. On this occasion, a plantation drive was also organized under the inspiring theme “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” 🌱💚
#JalMahotsav2026 #EkPedMaaKeNaam #MissionLiFE #JalArpanDiwas #hargharjal @bsi_moefcc

[BSI-APRC_Itanagar @BSI_APRC]

@BSI_APRC के वैज्ञानिक एवं नामित राजभाषा अधिकारी, डॉ. अरविंद परिहार ने दिनाँक 19.03.2026 को क्षेत्रीय आयुर्वेद अनुसंधान संस्थान, ईटानगर द्वारा एक दिवसीय हिंदी कार्यशाला में अतिथि वक्ता के रूप में व्याख्यान दिया। @bsi_moefcc

[Botanical Survey of India @bsi_moefcc]

🌿Celebrating World Taxonomist Appreciation Day 🌿
On this special occasion, the Botanical Survey of India proudly highlights a significant scientific milestone—the discovery of two new species of Henckelia published in the prestigious journal Taiwania.
Through extensive field surveys and rigorous taxonomic analysis, these species—Henckelia clarkei and Henckelia zingnui—have been discovered and described from Arunachal Pradesh, a key region within the Eastern Himalaya and a global biodiversity hotspot.
The genus Henckelia (family Gesneriaceae) now comprises ~83 species globally, with 49 species reported from India, largely concentrated in the Himalayan and Northeast regions.
🌿Henckelia clarkei is characterized by its erect habit, anisophyllous opposite leaves, and distinctive urceolate calyx, along with a white corolla tinged with yellow-orange. The species is named to honor distinguished taxonomist & botanist Charles Baron Clarke for his immense contributions to the taxonomy of family Gesneriaceae.
🌱Henckelia zingnui stands out due to its smaller leaves, white corolla with maroon-purple blotches, and unique filament structure, making it easily distinguishable within the “urticifolia group”. This species is named after the Chau Zingnu Namchoom, an eminent youth leader from Namsai district of Arunachal Pradesh.
🌏Notably, both species are currently known only from their type localities with very limited populations (≈12–18 individuals) and are categorized as Data Deficient (DD) under IUCN criteria.
🌏These discoveries reaffirm that Arunachal Pradesh—situated at the confluence of the Himalayan and Indo-Burma biodiversity hotspots—remains a treasure trove of unexplored plant diversity.
🌏This discovery was made by Dr. Krishna Chowlu, Scientitst-D and Head, Arunachal Pradesh Regional Centre (APRC), Itanagar, Dr. S. S. Dash, Scientist-F and in-charge, Technical Section, BSI Headquarters, Kolkata, Mr. Rohan Maity, Senior Preservation Assistant, Central National Herbarium, Howrah and Mr. Akshath Shenoy, Senior Preservation Assistant, BSI-APRC Itanagar.
👏We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the team for their outstanding contribution. Their work exemplifies the importance of taxonomy in understanding, documenting, and conserving our natural heritage.
Click for more- https://t.co/DVpTE9qhrR

#NewDiscovery #ScientificDiscovery #Research #ScienceNews #BreakingScience #NewSpecies #SpeciesDiscovery #BiodiversityDiscovery #ScienceCommunity #InnovationInScience #ExploreNature #EasternHimalaya #ArunachalPradesh #NortheastIndia

[BSI-APRC_Itanagar @BSI_APRC]

@BSI_APRC celebrated #InternationalWomensDay at its office premises. Dr. Krishna Chowlu, Scientist D & Head of Office emphasized the vital role of women in society, highlighting their contributions across science, administration & community and particularly in @bsi_moefcc

[BSI-APRC_Itanagar @BSI_APRC]

All the staff members of @BSI_APRC took the Seva Sankalp resolution of citizen centric Nagrik Devo Bhava and a renewed dedication to the national resolve of ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’ to the scientists and staff. @bsi_moefcc #SevaTeerth #SevaSankalp

[BSI-APRC_Itanagar @BSI_APRC]

The Head of Office, @BSI_APRC , met with the Chairman of the State Biodiversity Board, the Director of SFRI, and a team of scientists and forest officials to discuss how best to conserve the state’s rich #biodiversity and promote its sustainable growth on 16.02.2026.

[BSI-APRC_Itanagar @BSI_APRC]

The BSI, APRC celebrated the 77th Republic Day on 26.01.2026 with great enthusiasm. The Head of Office hoisted the National Flag and addressed the gathering. Scientists and other staff members actively participated in the celebrations.

[BSI-APRC_Itanagar @BSI_APRC]

As part of the year-long celebrations commemorating the 150th anniversary of the National Song “Vande Mataram”, the Botanical Survey of India, Arunachal Pradesh Regional Centre (BSI–APRC), organized a drawing competition and tree plantation Programme.

[BSI-APRC_Itanagar @BSI_APRC]

For celebrating Phase–II of the commemoration of 150 years of #Vandemataram @BSI_APRC organized a mass singing of #VandeMataram followed by a Drawing competition at Zion KIds School to highlight the spirit of patriotism and LiFE in among the Kids. @bsi_moefcc