Durgi Bhumij Foundation

Projects

Our Projects

Creating Lasting Impact Through Community Development and Conservation

At Durgi Bhumij Foundation, we believe that sustainable development can only be achieved when communities are empowered and natural resources are protected. Our projects focus on education, biodiversity conservation, environmental awareness, ecotourism promotion, livelihood enhancement, and community welfare across Bodoland and Northeast India.

Through collaboration with local communities, government agencies, educational institutions, and conservation organizations, we implement projects that create meaningful and long-term social and environmental impact.

Wildlife Conservation

Human-Elephant Conflict Mitigation Programme

Human-elephant conflict remains one of the major conservation challenges in the Bodoland region. To reduce conflict and improve community safety, Durgi Bhumij Foundation implements awareness programmes and practical mitigation measures in collaboration with partner organizations.

Key Activities

  • Distribution of Long-Range Torch Lights
  • Community Awareness Programmes
  • Human-Elephant Conflict Monitoring
  • Capacity Building of Local Communities
  • Promotion of Coexistence Strategies

Impact

  • Improved community preparedness
  • Reduced risks during elephant movement
  • Increased awareness on wildlife conservation

Butterfly Conservation

Northeast Butterfly Meet (NEBM)

Durgi Bhumij Foundation actively supports and organizes the Northeast Butterfly Meet, one of the largest butterfly conservation and citizen science events in Northeast India. The programme brings together researchers, students, photographers, naturalists, conservationists, and nature enthusiasts.

Key Activities

  • Butterfly Documentation
  • Citizen Science Initiatives
  • Scientific Conferences
  • Research Paper Presentations
  • Conservation Awareness Campaigns
  • Nature Walks and Field Surveys
  • Publication of Proceedings and Educational Materials

Objectives

  • Promote butterfly research and conservation
  • Build public awareness about biodiversity
  • Encourage participation in citizen science

Ecotourism Development

Promoting Sustainable Tourism in Bodoland

We work to develop responsible and community-based tourism models that create livelihood opportunities while conserving natural and cultural heritage.

Focus Areas

  • Ecotourism
  • Wildlife Tourism
  • Adventure Tourism
  • Village Tourism
  • Tea Tourism
  • Farm Tourism
  • Cultural Tourism

Priority Landscapes

  • Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR)
  • Manas Landscape
  • Ultapani
  • Sikhna Jwhwlao National Park
  • Community-Based Tourism Destinations

Expected Outcomes

  • Employment generation
  • Community participation in tourism
  • Conservation-linked economic development

Community Development

Empowering Communities for Sustainable Growth

Our community development initiatives aim to strengthen local capacities, improve livelihoods, and promote social inclusion.

Key Activities

  • Skill Development Training
  • Entrepreneurship Promotion
  • Self-Employment Support
  • Awareness Campaigns
  • Youth Leadership Development
  • Community Mobilization Programmes

Focus Groups

  • Rural Communities
  • Women
  • Youth
  • Marginalized and Vulnerable Households

Education Initiatives

Millennium Academy

Durgi Bhumij Foundation manages Millennium Academy, an Assamese-medium educational institution committed to providing quality education to children from underserved communities.

Highlights

  • Classes from Ankur to Class X
  • More than 400 Students Enrolled
  • Affordable and Inclusive Education
  • Dedicated Teaching Staff
  • New Campus Under Construction
  • Planned Digital Classrooms
  • Science Laboratory and Library Facilities

Our Goal

To ensure that every child has access to quality education and opportunities for a brighter future.

Environmental Awareness & Plantation Programmes

We regularly organize environmental awareness campaigns and plantation drives to encourage community participation in biodiversity conservation and climate action.

Activities

  • Tree Plantation Programmes
  • Habitat Restoration
  • School Awareness Campaigns
  • World Environment Day Celebrations
  • Nature Education Programmes
  • Climate Change Awareness Initiatives

Impact

  • Increased environmental awareness
  • Improved local green cover
  • Enhanced community participation in conservation

Join Our Mission

Together, we can create stronger communities, protect biodiversity, and build a sustainable future for generations to come.

Support our projects by volunteering, partnering with us, or making a donation today.

Organizing Team

Eventure is curated by a small team of designers, researchers, and ecologists who believe that technology must serve the planet — not the other way around. Working between Milan, Nairobi, and São Paulo, the team brings together local knowledge and global collaboration to shape a gathering rooted in care, creativity, and systems thinking.
We don’t just program talks — we curate experiences, relationships, and ideas that grow long after the event ends.

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