AAA Felicitates Conservation Workers at Kaziranga Conclave

Fifteen conservation workers were honored by the Architects' Association of Assam at Kaziranga National Park. The event marked the end of a three-day conclave focusing on sustainable architecture. Key speakers called for eco-friendly development to support tourism in the region.

Fifteen workers involved in various fields of conservation at Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve were honored by the Architects' Association of Assam (AAA). An AAA release named Varun Tanti, Vinod Gogoi, Gakul Munda, and others as the recipients of the honors at an event held on Sunday.

On behalf of the conservation workers, Swapan Nath urged Assam's architects to advocate for sustainable construction in Kaziranga to promote tourism. 'Development work in Kaziranga has to take place always considering its environmental impact for the sake of sustainable tourism,' Nath stated.

According to the release, the felicitation program also marked the end of a three-day AAA conclave centered on the theme 'Integrating Nature in Sustainable Architecture.' Council of Architecture President Abhay Vinayak Purohit unveiled a booklet on the architectural history of the North-Eastern region during the inauguration.

AAA President Ranjib Baruah and General Secretary Pankaj Phukan heralded the conclave as one of the most significant gatherings of architects in the North-East. Distinguished architects like COA President Abhay Vinayak Purohit, Charanjit Singh Shah, Utpal Sharma, Anne Feenstra, and Chitra Viswanath shared insights on sustainable architecture.

(With inputs from agencies.)