Borjuli in Assam Declared Biodiversity Heritage Site
Jul 02, 2026
The Borjuli site in Assam's Sonitpur district has been notified as a Biodiversity Heritage Site by the National Biodiversity Authority under the National Rainfed Area Authority-funded project on wild rice conservation.
The project, titled "In-situ Conservation and Management of Wild Rice (Oryza rufipogon) in Sonitpur District of Assam," has been under implementation since 2022. It aims to conserve wild rice in its natural habitat and strengthen efforts to protect India's rich genetic diversity.
The initiative is being implemented by the ICAR–National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (NBPGR), New Delhi, in collaboration with the Assam State Biodiversity Board.
According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, the declaration marks a significant milestone in the conservation of wild rice and is expected to support the development of climate-resilient agriculture through the preservation of valuable genetic resources.
