Didom Daimari, a grassroots conservationist from Angarajuli village in Assam’s Udalguri district, has been invited to attend the President of India’s prestigious Independence Day ‘At Home’ reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan in recognition of his contribution to wildlife conservation, community-led forest protection and sustainable development.
Daimari, who works as a Field Coordinator with conservation organisation Aaranyak, has spent more than a decade working alongside local communities and forest officials to strengthen conservation initiatives in the Bhairabkunda landscape. His efforts have focused on wildlife protection, habitat restoration, environmental awareness, community participation in forest management and reducing human-elephant conflict.
The invitation is being viewed as a significant national recognition of his sustained work in promoting community-based conservation and sustainable development in the region.
Over the years, Daimari has worked closely with the Dhansiri Forest Division under the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) Forest Department. As a member of the Dhansiri-Sikaridanga Joint Forest Management Committee (JFMC), he has played an active role in forest restoration, wildlife conservation, awareness campaigns and community mobilisation. He has also worked to promote eco-tourism and create sustainable livelihood opportunities for local residents.
A certified eco-tourism guide recognised by BTC Tourism and Assam Tourism, Daimari currently serves as the president of the Bhairabkunda Eco-Tourism and Conservation Society. He also heads the Angarajuli Homestay Committee, where he has been promoting responsible tourism while encouraging income-generating opportunities for local communities.
Congratulating Daimari on the honour, Assam Education Minister Ranoj Pegu said, “Heartiest congratulations to Shri Didom Daimari of Angarajuli village in Udalguri district on being invited to the Hon’ble President of India’s Independence Day ‘At Home’ reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan. This recognition honours his dedicated efforts in wildlife conservation, community-led forest protection and sustainable development.”
Aaranyak also described the invitation as a proud moment for the organisation, the Dhansiri Forest Division, the Dhansiri-Sikaridanga Joint Forest Management Committee, the Bhairabkunda Eco-Tourism and Conservation Society, and the people of Angarajuli village. The organisation said the honour recognises the importance of grassroots environmental leadership and community participation in protecting forests and wildlife while advancing sustainable development.