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Indo-Burma Biodiversity Hotspot

CALAMARIA GAROENSIS: DISCOVERY OF A NEW REED SNAKE SPECIES

Researchers recently identified Calamaria garoensis, a new species of non-venomous burrowing reed snake in Meghalaya's West Garo Hills. It features unique longitudinal stripes and 13 rows of smooth scales. 

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NINGOL VAN INITIATIVE EMPOWERS WOMEN

The Ningol Van Initiative is an eco-feminist model where women-led SHGs drive forest conservation. By replacing illicit poppy with sustainable plantations via PM Van Dhan Yojana, it tackles ecological degradation while fostering economic resilience and peace-building in Manipur.

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Gitchak Nakana: The Blind Fish Discovered in Assam

The discovery of Gitchak nakana, a blind aquifer fish in Assam’s Indo-Burma hotspot, reveals a fragile subterranean ecosystem. As a bio-indicator of groundwater health, it exposes risks from over-extraction and pollution.  

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