Purnima Devi Burman receives Whitley Gold Award for Hargila Conservation
Guwahati: Conservation biologist Purnima Devi Barman has been awarded the prestigious Whitley Gold Award 2024, often referred to as the ‘Green Oscar’. This honor highlights the remarkable contribution of a dedicated woman leading community-driven efforts for biodiversity conservation. Burman’s tireless work focuses on preserving the endangered Greater Adjutant Stork, locally called Hargila, in Assam, one … Read more