UNEP - GEF - MoEF Project

Events

Dates	Events
07,08 Dec 2012	Sikkim Launch & Capacity Building Workshop @ Sikkim
23,24 Apr 2014	Two days State Level Capacity Building Workshop on Economic Valuation of Bio-resources for ABS @ Sikkim
22 May 2014	International Day for Biological Diversity , 2014 @ Sikkim
28 July 2014	One day GPU level Awareness Programme on Biological Diversity Act. 2002 and Role of BMC - Sikkim
28 Aug 2014	Meeting on Identification of Bio-resources for Economic Valuation & ABS Agreement with Line Deptts - sikkim
28 Aug	MEETING HELD AT FOREST COMMITTEE HALL FOR IDENTIFICATION OF 9 {NINE) KEY BIORESOURCES
30 Aug 2014	One Day GPU Level Awareness Programme on Biological Diversity Act, 2002 and the Role of Biodiversity Management Committee (BMC) - Sikkim
30 Aug 2014	Gram sabha Meeting for constitution of BMC as follow up to awareness program - Sikkim
5 Sep 2014	Awareness Programme and Constitution of BMC - Gyaten Karmatar ( Geetang Karmatar) GVK West Sikkim
6 Sep 2014	Awareness Programme and Constitution of BMC - Ribdi Bhareng GVK West Sikkim
11 Sep 2014	Awareness Programme and Constitution of BMC Yoksum-Dubdi, GVK West Sikkim
15-17 Sep 2014	District wise Workshop on PRl Issues and Awareness on rural connect initiatives of Line Depus.-2014 - Chintan Bhawan Gangtok - Sikkim
23 Sep 2014	Awareness Programme and Constitution of BMC Labing-Garethang GVK , West Sikkim
30 Sep 2014	Awareness Programme and Constitution of BMC - Passingthang Saffu GVK, North Sikkim
10 Oct 2014	Minutes of Meeting of Sikkim Biodiversity Board, Sikkim.
6 Nov 2014	Dialogue with Public Representatives on Biological Diversity Act and Biodiversity Management Committee @ Sikkim.
5 Dec 2014	One Day Training Access And Benefit Sharing (ABS) Issues for Biodiversity Management Committees and Village Botanist- Phase 1 @ SIKKIM BIODIVERSITY BOARD, Forest Environment and wildlife Management Department, Government of Sikkim.
31 Jan 2015	One day State Level training for forest Officials & Researchers regarding BD ACT 2002 & associated activity -Sikkim
3-4 Feb 2015	Two days workshop on Consolidating CEBPOL - Sharing of experiences on ABS, organised by NBA, Chennai attended by AD & ACF SBB - NBA Chennai - Sikkim
6 Feb 2015	4th Project Stemming Committee Meeting of UNEP-GEF-MoEF-ABS project was attened by AD & ACF SBB - Godavari Hall, MoEF & CC Programme Schedule, New Delhi - Sikkim
18 Feb 2015	3rd Board meeting of Sikkim Board, Chaired by Hon'ble Chief Minister, attended by Ex-officio members, Board members Chairman of forest Department and other Forest officials - Sikkim
24 Feb 2015	Research & Dev. of Spices in Sikkim under MIDH "Understanding Bioderversity for Sustaining Agriculture" orgainsed by SPICES Board, Ministry of Commerce & Industries, Government of India at Regional Office, DPH Road Gangtok- Sikkim
11 Mar 2015	District level workshop on "Biological diversity Act and its provisions (South District) - Sikkim
12 Mar 2015	District level workshop on "Biological diversity Act and its provisions (West District) - Sikkim
16 Mar 2015	District level workshop on "Biological diversity Act and its provisions (North District) - Sikkim
18 Mar 2015	District level workshop on "Biological diversity Act and its provisions (East District) - Sikkim
23 Mar 2015	Farmers training on Spices under Mission for Integrated Dev of Horticulture by Spices Board - Sikkim
11-17 April 2015	Study Tour on Harvesting & Commercialization Prospect of Yartsa Gunbu in Sikkim, attended by Member Secretary and Scientific & Technical Asst.(SBB) for potential ABS - Sikkim
15 May 2015	Launching of Static Website of Sikkim Biodiversity Board by CM of Sikkim during International Conference on Cultural & Natural values of KNP From 15-16 May 2015 organized by KNP, FEWMD- Sikkim
22-24 May 2015	International Biological Diversity Day Celebration - Sikkim
1-15 June 2015	Constitution of BMCs by West & South District by respective Nodal Officers - Sikkim
1 Aug 2015	Release of 04 LBF viz. A. Toong - Naga BMC, North Sikkim B. Singhik - Sentam BMC , North Sikkim C. Yuksam - Dubdi BMC, West Sikkim D.Labing - Gerethang BMC, West Sikkim
6 Aug 2015	Meeting to discuss Resolution adopted at Forest Minister's meeting and progress of UNEP-GEF-ABS MoEF Project attended by AD, JD, ACF & Scientific Expert (SBB) Chaired by Member Secy.SBB - Sikkim
11 Aug	Meeting to discussion on Model PBR Lingee-Sokpay BMC & other issues under the chairmanship of Member Secy., and attended by AD, JD, ACF, Scientific expert & Dr.Ghanashyam Sharma and Dr.Bhoj Kr.Acharya, Board Members - Sikkim
6 Oct 2015	Submitted the list of threatened species of Sikkim to Chairman NBA, Shri.Hem Pande, IAS by AD SBB - Sikkim
28 Oct 2015	Reconstitution of Sikkim Bidiversity Board Vide No.50/HOME/2015, Dt. 13/10/2015 from the Office of Chief Secretary - Sikkim
6 Nov 2015	Presentation of Large Cardamom Productivity Award organised by Spices Board attended as a special invitee by AD SBB - Sikkim
17-19 Nov 2015	Attended as a Evaluator by AD SBB during INSPIRE Award Programme: Combined District and state level exhibition cum project (D&SLEP) Competition 2015 organised by SSCST - Sikkim
18 Nov 2015	One day Awareness programme on BD Act 2002 for LAG, TSG, BMC Members and Media, Organised by Sikkim Biodiversity Board - Sikkim
20-21 Nov 2015	National Conference on "Value Addition of Ayurvedis=c Herbal Resources through Good Agriculture and Field Collection Practices" by Ayurved Regional Research Institute, Ministry of Ayush, Govt.of India, Tadong - Sikkim
16 Dec 2015	Large Cardamon Aunction Organised by NERAMAC attended by Tech/Scientific Assitant, SBB- Sikkim
28 Dec 2015	Constitution of Dalapchand Biodiversity Management Committee - Sikkim
7 Jan 2016	Awareness programme-cum-Constitution of Hee-Gyathang Biodiversity Management Committee attended by AD(SBB) and Tech/Scientific Assistant(SBB)- Hee-Gyathang Sr.Sec.School,Dzongu- Sikkim
12 Jan 2016	Awareness programme-cum-Constitution of Assam Lingzey Biodiversity Management Committee attended by AD(SBB) and Tech/Scientific Assistant(SBB)- Assam Lingzey - Sikkim
25 Jan 2016	Interaction with Large Cardamom Cultivators for Economic Valuation by Technical/Scientific Assistant, SBB - Regu(Rongli)East - Sikkim
16 Feb 2016	Talk on Biodiversity in sikkim to the Senior students of Takse International school organised by Echo stream and Takse International School - Sikkim
18 Feb 2016	District level Seminar on Topic Biodiversity & Bio-Resource Management in relation to spices cultivation-Hee Gyathang Senior Sec School, Dzongu- Sikkim
24-27 Feb 2016	Workshop on Field Survey Techniques for field level staff and community members attended by Tech and Scientific Assistant SBB-Safo-North Sikkim
04-03- 2016 to 05-03-2016	Talk to 44 School Principals From 8 States On Biodiversity and Conservation Ethics in Sikkim at Chumbi Residency by AD (SBB) cun SPC - Gangtok-Sikkim
14-03- 2016	Tech/Sci Asst. Organized a Meeting On Economic Valuation of Large Cardamom-Hee Gaon- West Sikkim
15-03- 2016	Tech/Sci Asst. Organized a Meeting On Economic Valuation of Large Cardamom-Yuksom- West Sikkim
29-03- 2016 to 30-03-2016	Tech/Sci Asst. Gave Power Point Presentation On the Ethnomedicinal Practices of lepcha and Limbo Tribe of Sikkim On Traditional Knowledge On Use Of Bioresorces at Thimphu, Bhutan Organized Biodiversity Centre, Ministry of Agriculture and Forest, Royal Govt. of Bhutan
March 2016	LBF released for 1.Tumin BMC, 2.Ralong Namlong BMC, 3.Yangang Rangang BMC, 4.Niya Mangzing BMC
02 April 2016	Talk on "Biodiversity and Conservation ethics"at AATI, Deptt. of Personnel, Adm. Reforms &Training Government of Sikkim by AD SBB-Department of Personnel, Sonam, Tshering Marg, Gangtok-Sikkim
05 May 2016	Lecture on Biodiversity of Sikkim, Citizen Science and People Biodiversity Register'by AD SBB Organised by Botany Dept. Sikkim University-Tadong, Gangtok-Sikkim
09 May 2016	Organised one day Awareness Programme on ABS Consultation Meeting on Yartsa gunbu Attended by Member Secy, AD, ACF and Scientific Asstt. SBB.-Mangan-Sikkim
17-18 May 2016	Organised one day Awareness-cum-field Level Training on Economic Valuation of Bio-Resources for Access and Benefit Sharing and Programme for Formation of BMC at Lachen-North Sikkim
25 May 2016	Talk on Biodiversity of Sikkim and its Conservation and activities Under SBB Taken up in Schools across India Organised by CCRT-Chumbi Residency,Gangtok- Sikkim
16 June 2016	Report on "One Day Cross Sectoral Policy & Integration Workshop on Biodiversity Conservation: Common Goals, Shared Responsibilities, Multiple Policies"-Mayfair Hotel,Ranipool,East Sikkim
19 June 2016	Organised One Day Awareness Programme for Formation of BMC and Consultation Meeting on Yartsa Gunbu Attended by AD and Scientific Asstt. SBB.-Sherathang, East Sikkim
28 June 2016	Organised One Day Training on Negotiation Skills, Strengthening BMCs for Sustainable Livelihood Through ABS-Sidkeong Tulku Conference Hall, Deorali-Sikkim
6-12 July 2016	Field Tour for Monitoring of Harvesting of Yartsa Gunbu(Ophicordyceps Sinensis) by Scientific Assistant,SBB-Muguthang,North Sikkim
14 July 2016	Assited in Creation of "Garden of Senses" for National Association for the Blind Sikkim Branch, Gangtok by SPC/SD SBB-Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Institute Boomtar, Namchi-South Sikkim
10 August 2016	Attended One day Workshop on NE-Fresh Online Auction System under the Project Centralized E-Auction Portal for NE States in Collaboration with NERAMAC-Hotel Mt.Siniochu,Gangtok
8 Sep 2016	Workshop "Development of UNDP/GEF Project on Securing Livelihoods,Conservation,Sustainable Use and Restoration of High Range Himalayan Ecosystems" Organised by Government of India-GEF-SECURE-Himalayas Project - Mangan, North Sikkim
16-20 Oct 2016	Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) Nature Camp at Dzongu,Naorth Sikkim with Mr.Isaac Kehimkar,Naturalist and Author of Butterfly Book and Dr.Shubhalaxmi Vaylure,Entomologist.-Dzongu and nearby areas in North Sikkim - Sikkim
25 Oct 2016	ABS Related discussion on Swertia chirata (Medicinal plant cultivated in Dentam, West Sikkim under aegies of RCIBSD)-Tragopan Meeting Room,Forest Secretariat,Gangtok - Sikkim
04 Nov 2016	Live Radio Bridge Programme on topic "North East as an Organic Hub" Participated by AD SBB-All India Radio,Gangtok - Sikkim
16 Nov 2016	XXIV Annual Research Council Meeting 2016 orgainsed by Indian Cardamom Research Institute Regional Research Station Spices Board,Tadong,Gangtok attended by AD SBB-Hotel Mount Siniolchu (Near Enchey Monastery,VIP,Colony Road,Gangtok- Sikkim
19 Nov 2016	All India Radio Gramin Programme to discuss importance of Biodiversity, BD Act and Rules,Sikkim SBB, BMCs, LBF, PBRs, TK & ABS, BHS, Biopiracy, Intellectual Property, etc.-AIR Gangtok- Sikkim
1,2,12 Dec 2016	Three Talks on Biodiversity/ flora & fauna of Sikkim "on the job training" (OJT) for Class 12 students under Tourism Curriculum organized by (TAAS)-TAAS Office- Sikkim
04 Dec 2016	Village Consultation for West Pendam PBR organized by Pendam BMC along with Village Elders and Knowledge Holders, attended by AD-SBB cum SPC, Tech/Scientific Associate, ACF (SBB)-Pendam Village, r/o Mr.Thalaram Sharma- Sikkim
21 Dec 2016	6th PSC Meeting of UNEP-GEF-MoEFCC-ABS Project at MoEFCC at 4pm-MoEFCC- Sikkim
07 Jan 2017	Visited Kitam Bird Sanctuary cum Rescue Centre at Baguwa South Sikkim to check Pheasants: Reeves, Lady Amherst's (adult,sub-default and mature), Silver, Golden, Yellow-Golden and Silver-Golden pheasants, etc. by SPC-cum-AD-SBB-- Baguwa South Sikkim- Sikkim
17-19 Jan 2017	Consultations meet of officials from Union Territories and sharing experience of best practics of Sikkim Biodiversity Board, attended by SPC-cum-AD-SBB-NBA, Chennai- Sikkim
27 Jan 2017	Radio Talks 1)Jaiva vividhata 2)Jaiva swamitwa ko Ullanghan (Biopiracy) Attended by SPC-cum-AD-SBB--AIR,Gangtok-Sikkim
02 Feb 2017	Climate meet of officials from Union Territories in sikkim organised by DST Ministry of Science & Technology, Government f India,attended by SPC-cum-AD-SBB-Hotel Delisso,Abode,Gangtok- Sikkim
10 Feb 2017	Training on BD Profile of Gyaten Karmatar BMC to the members and local people by ACF SBB and Technical Asst.SBB-Gyaten Karmatar BMC Office,West- Sikkim
11 Feb 2017	Training on BD Profile of Singhik, Sentam and Passingdang Saffo BMC to the members and Locals by ACF SBB and Technical Asst.SBB.Mangan,North- Sikkim
16 Feb 2017	Conclave On:Innovation & Progress of Ecotourism in Sikkim, Organized by Directorate of Ecotourism FEWMD Sponsored by JICA Assited SBFP attended by AD SBB-Sidkeong Tulku Forest Conference Hall, Deorall,Gangtok- Sikkim
9-10 Mar 2017	1. Attended National Seminar “Understanding Himalayan Phytodiversity in Changing Climate" organised by BSI, Sikkim Himalayan Region. 2. Delivered Lecture on Access and Benefit Sharing & IPR Issues related to bio-resources of Sikkim 3. Participated as Chief Guest in valedictory session in panel discussion. Seminar attended by AD SBB. @ Chintan Bhawan, Gangtok - Sikkim
10 Mar 2017	Participated on workshop on Organic Farming in connection with 'One World Award (OWA)' organised by Hon'ble CM Office attended by AD SBB @ Hon'ble CM’s Office Samman Bhawan, Gangtok - Sikkim
17 Mar 2017	Delivered lecture by SPC/ADSBB on Biological diversity Act 2002 and Rules 2004 and Sikkim Biological Diversity Rule 2006 and their implication organised by SSCS&T @ Sikkim Govt College, Tadong Gangtok - Sikkim
18 Mar 2017	Delivered a Lecture on “Conservation of Biodiversity off Sikkim” by AD SBB, organised by CCRT. Lecture delivered @ Janta Bhavan, Paljor Stadium Road, Gangtok - Sikkim
05 Apr 2017	Stakeholders Consultation and Capacity Building for Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation in Eastern Indian Himalayas' Organised by IUCN Engagement in India attended by AD SBB @ Tragopan Meeting Room Forest Secretariat Deorall-Sikkim - Sikkim
12 Apr 2017	NMHS Project:A Field Workshop and General Awareness on Popularization of Bhakimlo(Rhus chinensis) and Mel(Docynia indica) Organised by TMI @ Hall of KCC office in Yuksom - West Sikkim - Sikkim
14 Apr 2017	Radio Talk on: What is Biodiversity and Importance of Biodiversity by AD SBB orgainsed by AIR @ AIR Gangtok-Sikkim - Sikkim
18 Apr 2017	NMHS Project:A Field Visit to Sumik-Khamdong by Co-Pl Dr.Bharat Kumar Pradhan and JPF Bindhya Subba along Dr.Ghanshyam Sharma, Dr.Santhosh Sharma from TMI-India-Sikkim - Sikkim
20 Apr 2017	Stakeholders' Final Consulation Workshop for the Preparation of State of Environment Report Sikkim-2016 orgainsed by ENVIS,Forest, Env. & Wildlife Management Dept. attended by AD SBB @ Forest Conference Hall,Deorali-Sikkim - Sikkim
20 May 2017	Meeting for finalization for submission of PBR of Lingee Sokpay (south) kitam Manpur (south) West Pendam (East) and Hee-Gyathang(North) @ SBB Office-Sikkim - Sikkim
22 May 2017	Celebration of IBD 2017 @ Labdang Panchayat Bhawan-WestSikkim - Sikkim
23 May 2017	Meeting with LAG and ABS Committee @ Barbet Hall, D Block Forest Dept-Sikkim - Sikkim
26 May 2017	Celebration of International Biodiversity Day (IBD) 2017.Attended by Additional Director and Scientific/Technical Associate SBB as Resource Person @ Lingee Sokpay-South Sikkim - Sikkim
27 - 30 May 2017	Consulation for PBR attended by Additional Director and Scientific/Technical Associate SBB @ Hee Gyathang-North Sikkim - Sikkim
28 May 2017	Visit to Bird park Rabdentse by Additional Director Sikkim Bioderversity Board @ Rabdentse-West Sikkim - Sikkim
31 May 2017	Celebration of IBD 2017,The Programme was attended by Scientific/Technical Associate SBB as Resource Person @ Dalapchand-East Sikkim
5 June 2017	State level World Environment Day 2017 organised by Forest, Env. & Wildlife Mgmt. Department, attended by AD SBB @ Kaluk, West Sikkim.
6 June 2017	Zero waste and role of Youth volunteers for its Management organised by NSS Unit Sikkim Govt. College Tadong and Stars of Hope in- coordination with ECOSS attended by AD SBB @ Conference Hall, Sikkim Govt. College, Tadong.
10 June 2017	Interaction for PBR documentation and TK documentation of Tumin BMC by JPC and TA SBB @ Tumin BMC Office.
22 June 2017	Consultation meeting cum awareness programme for constitution of BMC from panchayats of Lingdong – Barfok, Lum-Santok-Gor, Tingvong and Lingthem-Lingdem.
6 July 2017	Radio talk on: Importance of Preserving Bio-diversity, attended by AD SBB @ AIR, Gangtok.
15 July 2017	Organised one day awareness programme for Legal Fraternity on Biological Diversity Act 2002 and its ABS Provisions in collaboration with Sikkim Legal Service Authority @ Sidkeong Tulk Conference Hall Deorali.
17 July 2017	Green Skill Development Programme-GSDP attended by AD SBB @ Botanical Survey of India, (BSI), Sikkim Himalayan Regional centre, Gangtok.
22 July 2017	Organised one day awareness programme for BD Act, 2002 and Legal Implications @ Sidkeong Tulku Conference Hall, Deorali.
31 July 2017	Special Gram Sabha for awareness regard-ing formation of BMC (AD and TA SBB) @ Dzongu Lingdong Barfok.
3 Aug 2017	Attended stakeholder meeting on study-Turnaround of NERAMAC by AD SBB @ Conference Hall of Agri.& FS, Krishi Bhawan, Tadong.
5 Aug 2017	Delivered lecture by AD SBB on: 1. Biological Diversity Act, 2002. 2. Scheduled Tribes and other traditional Forest dwellers (recognition of rights) Act, 2006. 3. Environment Protection Act, 1986 Investigation of case under the Forest Laws @ Sikkim Judicial Academy, High court auditorium Gangtok.
10 Aug 2017	Visited Rabdentse Bird Park to consult Dr. Rajat Bhargava and check up on the new birds brought by him for the park @ Rabdentse Bird Park, West Sikkim.
17-18 Aug 2017	Regional Consultation Workshops on National Biodiversity Action Plan, National Biodiversity Targets and Sixth National Report to Convention on Biological Diversity @ Lily Hotel, Guwahati, Assam.
24 Aug 2017	Special Gram Sabha for constitution of BMC Lingthen- Lingdem GPU (AD, ACF and TA SBB) @ Mantam GPK.
28 Aug 2017	Special Gram Sabha at Tingvong, Dzongu for constitution of BMC attended by MS, AD, Shewani Pradhan (DFO) and other forest officials @ Tingvong, Dzongu, North Sikkim.
30 Aug 2017	Special Gram Sabha for constitution of BMC Lum Gor Sangtok BMC attended by AD ACF SBB @ GPK Dzongu, North Sikkim.
14-15 Sep 2017	Training on general BD Profile for Dzumsa and Biodiversity Management Committee members Lachung @ Forest guest house, Lachung, Sikkim.
Oct - Dec 2017	Technical vetting for Tradable bioresources completed and finalized by Dr. Bharat Kumar Pradhan, Scientific Associate.
16-Jan-18	Attended Gram Sabha for reshuffling of Martam Nazitam BMC members @ Martam Nazitam GVK, Sikkim
18-Jan-18	PSC meeting attended at MoEFCC, New Delhi by Dr. Bharat Kr. Pradhan, Scientific Associate SBB @ MoEFCC New Delhi.
Mar-18	Printed copies of report on tradable bio-resources received from the printer, total 20 copies, Sikkim
April-18	Preparation for IBD celebration 2018.
May-18	Preparation and celebration for IBD 2018.
10-17 June 18	Represented India for South Asian Young Talents china's Science, Technology and Innovation trip to china (Shanghai and Kunming by Dr. Bharat Kr.Pradhan, Sci.Associate on the invitation of Director General YASTI (Yunnan Academy of Scientific and technical Information) and CSTTC (China - South Asia Technology Transfer Centre) @ Shanghai and Kunming.)
14 Nov 18	Awareness program on Biological Diversity Act 2002 and Access & Benefit Sharing Mechanism for pharmaceuticals and bio-resources related Industries in collaboration with Commerce and industries department @ Sidkeong Tulku conference Hall Forest Secretariat, Deorali, Sikkim.
16 Nov 18	Training program on negotiable skill and economic valuation for BMCs member of Sikkim @ Sidkong Tulku conference Hall Forest Secretariat, Deorali, Sikkim.
29 Nov 18	2nd Meeting of LAG and ABS Committee @ Tragopan Hall, FEWMD.
3-6 Dec 18	Exposure visit for BMCs to Telangana @ Telangana State.
24 Dec 18	Orientation workshop for Legislator's at Chintan Bhawan @ Chintan Bhawan, Sikkim.
8-9 Jan 19	One day district level Awareness Programme on BD Act 2002 and its ABS provisions for BMCs of West district @ Range Office(WL) in Geyzing, Sikkim.
9 Jan 19	One day district level Awareness Programme on BD Act 2002 and its ABS provisions for BMCs of South district @ Officer's Club of Namchi, Sikkim.
23 Jan 19	Awareness program on Biological Diversity Act 2002 and its ABS mechanism conducted by SBB @ Sidkeong Tulk Hall, Forest Secretariat, Deorali, Sikkim.