Oil India Limited (OIL) inaugurated its major CSR initiative, Bambusitum and Dihing Patkai Eco Discovery Center under their major CSR initiative, OIL Vasundhara in collaboration with the Dibboi Forest Division, Assam Forest Department. The total cost of this project is around Rs 2.29 crore.
Chief guest of inauguration ceremony:
The inauguration was done by Mr. Suren Fukan, Honorable MLA, Dibboi Assembly constituency, present in which:
• Mr. Swapnil Paul, IAS, District Commissioner
• Mr. Rupam Borua, Executive Director (Finance and Administration), Oil
• Shri TC Ranjan Ram, IFS, Divisional Forest Officer, Dibboi Division
• Oil and AFD officials
Ambitious project for environmental protection
An ambitious afforestation project has been launched on 29 April 2022 between Oil and Dibbey Forest Division. Under this project, 100 hectare avanat forest land has been worked on the Bogapani center of Lakshipather range of Dibboi.
• 2,50,000 plants have been planted, especially focusing on the preservation of Holong Trees (State Trees of Assam) and other indigenous tree species.
Bambusitum: A unique initiative for bamboo conservation
The newly installed Bambusitum, which is spread over an area of ​​2 hectares, features about 50 species of bamboo brought from different parts of India. This initiative has been possible with the cooperation of RFRI, Jorhat.
• The purpose of this protection and research center is to promote conservation of indigenous bamboo species, encourage research and education, promote sustainable use, and provide a platform to study ecological and economic importance of bamboo.
Dihing Patkai Eco Discovery Center: Center of Environmental Education
Dihing Patkai Eco Discovery Center, which is located within the dibboi arboratum and bombusitum, is a center of environmental education, conservation and sustainable development.
• This includes interactive exhibitions, displays and information panels on the rainforests of Assam.
• This center provides practical education opportunities for students and conservation workers.
Oil commitment to sustainable development:
Through these efforts, Oil and Dibboi Forest Divisions are strengthening their partnership in the conservation of rich biodiversity of Assam, promoting environmental education and strengthening ecological restoration.
