Archive · 13 Dec 2025
Assam University and RTU Hojai Collaborate for Wetland Conservation
Assam University and Rabindranath Tagore University (RTU) in Hojai are working together to host Sonbeel Utsav 2.0.
This event will celebrate and raise awareness about the Sonbeel wetland, which is the largest freshwater wetland in Asia.
The universities want to make this event more community-focused and impactful.
They plan to have research, cultural performances, and discussions about how to protect the wetland.
The goal is to involve local communities, academic institutions, and policymakers in preserving this important ecosystem.
The event will take place on February 7, 2026, and aims to promote sustainable tourism and livelihood opportunities around the wetland.
Assam University and RTU Hojai are collaborating to host Sonbeel Utsav 2.0 on February 7, 2026.
The event aims to highlight the ecological, cultural, scientific, and socioeconomic importance of Sonbeel, the largest freshwater wetland in Asia.
Key highlights include research, documentation, awareness campaigns, and community engagement.
The universities plan to involve multiple districts and deepen academic cooperation across Assam.
The event will feature cultural performances, awareness activities, and expert-led discussions on wetland management.
- Who
- Assam University, Silchar, and Rabindranath Tagore University (RTU), Hojai
- What
- Sonbeel Utsav 2.0, a festival highlighting the importance of Sonbeel wetland
- When
- February 7, 2026
- Where
- Assam University, Silchar
- Why
- To promote conservation and sustainable development around the Sonbeel wetland
- Event
- Sonbeel Utsav 2.0
- Date
- February 7, 2026
- Location
- Assam University, Silchar
- Organizers
- Assam University, Rabindranath Tagore University (RTU), Hojai
- Focus Areas
- Ecological, cultural, scientific, and socioeconomic importance of Sonbeel
- Key Highlights
- Research, documentation, awareness campaigns, community engagement
- Expected Impact
- Expanded participation from multiple districts and deeper academic cooperation across Assam