Guwahati, May 15 -- Guwahati-based Aaranyak, a leading biodiversity conservation organization of Assam, has been bestowed with the esteemed 'Mark Shand Award'.

The recognition came from the prominent UK-based charity 'Elephant Family' at their grand 'Wonders of the Wild' event held at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, London, on May 13.

Aaranyak received this distinguished award in recognition of its unwavering dedication and multifaceted approach towards the conservation of Asian elephants in Northeast India. The organization's tireless efforts focus on fostering peaceful coexistence between wild elephant populations and local communities, said a press statement.

The award was presented to Dr. Bibhuti Prasad Lahkar, senior scientist and...